TREC TREC Real Estate Inspections

Question 1

Who regulates real estate inspectors in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)

Answer

Texas Department of Insurance

Answer

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Question 2

What is the TREC-required report format that inspectors must use in Texas?

Accepted Answer

TREC Promulgated Property Inspection Report form

Answer

Free-form narrative report

Answer

Standard HUD inspection form

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ASHI inspection checklist

Question 3

Under TREC inspector licensing rules, what does a 'Real Estate Inspector' license allow compared to a 'Professional Real Estate Inspector'?

Accepted Answer

A Real Estate Inspector must work under the supervision of a Professional Real Estate Inspector

Answer

They have identical authority

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A Professional Inspector cannot perform residential inspections

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A Real Estate Inspector may only inspect commercial properties

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT typically required to be inspected under TREC's Standards of Practice?

Accepted Answer

Personal property contents inside the home

Answer

Electrical system

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Roof covering materials

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Swimming pool equipment

Question 5

A TREC-licensed inspector who also holds a real estate license may:

Accepted Answer

Not receive any compensation other than the inspection fee

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Receive a referral fee from the agent who referred the client

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Represent the buyer in the transaction after inspecting the property

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Perform the inspection and then list the property

Question 6

How many continuing education hours must a Texas Professional Real Estate Inspector complete per renewal cycle?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

8 hours

Answer

16 hours

Answer

32 hours