The 10 Most Common Home Defects: For Real Estate Professionals
Presented By:
Andrew Nightingale

Focused Property Inspections
February 3, 2026
10:00 AM Eastern Time
York Library
15 Long Sands Rd
York, ME 03909
3.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): ME
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The home inspection is one of the most crucial parts of the home buying process. Many issues identified during the home inspection, if left untreated, can lead to significant costly repairs later, or even unsafe and hazardous living conditions. Offers are finalized or revoked as a result of a home inspector’s report. A home inspection can be a source of anxiety for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. However, real estate agents can ease some of their clients’ anxieties by helping them to be better educated and prepared for the home inspection process. This course will identify the most common problematic areas in a home inspection and provide real estate agents with tools and strategies they can use to allay their clients’ concerns. 

Course Details
Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

•       Better equip the buyer for the home inspection

•       Advise and prepare the seller

•       Assist their clients in understanding issues of concern raised by the home inspector

•       Anticipate frequently asked questions regarding the home inspection process

About The Instructor
Andrew Nightingale is a Certified Master Inspector with over 10 years of experience in the inspection industry. As an inspector, he has become a trusted name for expertise when it comes to residential and commercial properties. Earning the respect of others by offering a solid sound assessment of properties whether it be your first home purchase or your largest commercial property investment, Andrew is well aware of the importance of providing you with the best information to buy or sell your property.

Andrew has a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Maine and worked for many years in the construction industry building bridges, schools and many other projects. He is also a veteran of the United States Army.
Education Credits
Real Estate Continuing Education (Maine) 
3.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Price: FREE (No Fee)

This program has been approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission for 3 clock hours toward fulfillment of the educational requirements for activation or renewal of a real estate license. Course Number CN850C012LE. The Commission is interested in the quality and delivery of educational programs which are offered to licensees and, therefore, welcomes and encourages comments regarding program subject matter and quality of delivery of the program.
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Education Provider

Preferred Systems, Inc.
1001 State Street, Suite 1400
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 888.455.7437
info@preferrededucation.com
www.preferrededucation.com
Instructor

Andrew Nightingale
Focused Property Inspections
347 Main St Unit 1B
Gorham, ME 04038
Phone: 207.839.6595
fpi@fpi-web.com
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