TREC Real Estate Inspections Flashcards
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Who regulates real estate inspectors in Texas?
Answer: Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)
TREC licenses and regulates real estate inspectors in Texas, including establishing inspection standards and enforcing disciplinary rules.
What is the TREC-required report format that inspectors must use in Texas?
Answer: TREC Promulgated Property Inspection Report form
Texas inspectors must use the TREC-promulgated Property Inspection Report form, which standardizes what must be inspected and how findings are reported.
Under TREC inspector licensing rules, what does a 'Real Estate Inspector' license allow compared to a 'Professional Real Estate Inspector'?
Answer: A Real Estate Inspector must work under the supervision of a Professional Real Estate Inspector
A Real Estate Inspector holds a provisional license and must conduct inspections under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Real Estate Inspector.
Which of the following is NOT typically required to be inspected under TREC's Standards of Practice?
Answer: Personal property contents inside the home
TREC's Standards of Practice require inspection of structural and mechanical components but do not require inspectors to evaluate personal property inside the home.
A TREC-licensed inspector who also holds a real estate license may:
Answer: Not receive any compensation other than the inspection fee
TREC rules prohibit inspectors from accepting referral fees or kickbacks from agents, ensuring the inspector's objectivity and independence.
How many continuing education hours must a Texas Professional Real Estate Inspector complete per renewal cycle?
Answer: 24 hours
Professional Real Estate Inspectors in Texas must complete 24 hours of continuing education per two-year license renewal cycle.