TREC TREC Real Estate Inspections 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a TREC-approved inspector specialization?

Accepted Answer

Pest and termite inspection

Answer

Mold remediation services

Answer

Structural engineering certification

Answer

Elevator and escalator inspection

Question 2

When may a TREC inspector accept additional compensation from a party other than their client?

Accepted Answer

Only with written consent from all parties to the transaction

Answer

With verbal permission from the client

Answer

Never — any additional compensation is prohibited

Answer

Only if the amount does not exceed the inspection fee

Question 3

What is the minimum experience requirement before a Real Estate Inspector may apply for a Professional Real Estate Inspector license in Texas?

Accepted Answer

1 year and 250 inspections

Answer

6 months and 25 inspections

Answer

2 years and 100 inspections

Answer

6 months and 10 inspections

Question 4

Under TREC rules, how must an inspector handle a situation where a deficiency is concealed and cannot be fully evaluated?

Accepted Answer

Report the limitation and indicate that further investigation may be needed

Answer

Assume the concealed area is defect-free

Answer

Skip reporting that component entirely

Answer

Require the seller to remove the obstruction before proceeding

Question 5

A Texas real estate inspector is prohibited from:

Accepted Answer

Accepting compensation contingent on the sale of the property

Answer

Inspecting properties they personally own

Answer

Performing inspections on newly constructed homes

Answer

Recommending that the buyer negotiate repairs

Question 6

What report designation does a TREC inspector use to identify an item that poses an immediate safety hazard?

Accepted Answer

Deficient (D)

Answer

Not Inspected (NI)

Answer

Safety Hazard (SH)

Answer

Not Present (NP)