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Course Description
Inspecting older condos requires a balance of technical skill, client communication, and professional judgment. In this course, you’ll follow a complete inspection of a 1980-built, 987 sq. ft. wood-frame condo unit. Unlike high-rise buildings with limited accessibility, this low-rise structure offers a full exterior review — including stucco cladding, partial rainscreening, decks, and roof observations — alongside a detailed interior walkthrough.
You’ll learn how to identify era-specific construction details, communicate effectively with clients and agents, and manage real-life situations such as early client arrivals, vacant units, and strata maintenance issues. This course demonstrates not only what to inspect, but how to conduct yourself as a professional — from documentation and client interaction to balancing transparency with reassurance.
What You’ll Learn
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How to inspect older wood-frame condos and assess partially rainscreened exteriors.
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Techniques for documenting stucco and balcony conditions while managing liability.
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How to test and report on aging electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, and outdated outlets.
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Best practices for managing client presence during inspections and presenting results clearly.
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How to communicate the difference between strata responsibility and unit-level issues.
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Strategies for balancing detail, efficiency, and professionalism in live inspections.
By the end of this course, you’ll know:
How to perform a complete inspection of an older wood-frame condo with confidence — from evaluating exterior maintenance needs and in-suite systems to educating clients and producing a professional, liability-conscious report on-site.