Understanding Residential Electrical Inspections: For Real Estate Agents
Presented By:
Jim Troth
Owner
Habitation Investigation, LLC
July 23, 2025
11:00 AM Eastern Time
Keller Williams Greater Columbus
1 Easton Oval
Columbus, OH 43219
2.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): OH
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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), electrical problems are the largest cause of property damage in home structure fires across the United States. Since electrical inspections are important for the safety of one’s home, they often cause anxiety to those purchasing or selling a home. Real estate agents who take this course will be guided through the steps of an electrical inspection. By understanding the process of performing residential electrical inspections, real estate agents can help give peace of mind to all parties involved in the home-buying process.

Course Details
Learning Objectives

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

•       Define basic safety rules to use when inspecting live electrical components, including panels and enclosures

•       Identify common failures that can lead to unsafe conditions around the home

•       Identify different types of electrical panels and common problem areas in each

•       Understand connections and defects inside the service panel

About The Instructor
Jim Troth is results-oriented professional with a broad range of experiences. These experiences include: being a supervisor, mental health field experience, sales, martial arts instructor, business owner/founder, and research experience. He has a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Philosophy.

Jim is highly experienced home inspector whose company Habitation Investigation, provides home inspection services throughout central Ohio. In addition to his home inspection services, Jim has been able to grow his company even during down times at rates to be admired. Habitation Investigation has grown in to a multi-inspector company with increased capacity to help home buyers and real estate professionals.

Jim has been part of mastermind groups that meet at various locations in the US and Canada. As a presenter and participant at each meeting these groups help people grow their businesses quicker and with fewer mistakes.
Education Credits
Real Estate Continuing Education (Ohio) 
2.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Price: FREE (No Fee)

Having fully met the requirements of the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, the following course approval has been granted. Provider Approval: RECE.2014001204. Course Approval: L36501001E 24            
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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

Jim Troth
Habitation Investigation, LLC
102 West Race Street
Mechanicsburg, OH 43044
Phone: 614.600.8185
jimtroth@hotmail.com
http://www.homeinspectionsinohio.com
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