Residential Structural Inspections: For Real Estate Agents
Presented By:
Jim Troth
Owner
Habitation Investigation, LLC
March 10, 2026
11:00 AM Eastern Time
Keller Williams
1042 Columbus Ave
Marysville, OH 43040
1.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): OH  Category: Elective
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The overall structure of a home is the backbone that holds everything in place. For many, the structural integrity of a home is often viewed as the most crucial part of the home-buying process. By being able to observe and report on these critical matters during the structural portion of a home inspection, real estate agents are in a unique position to offer expertise and 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 terms commonly used during the structural portion of the home inspection process.
• Understand common causes of structural damage.
• Understand risks associated with inspecting structural components during a home inspection.
• Identify areas to consider during structural portion of the home inspection, including attics, basements, crawlspaces, floors, ceilings, windows, and doors.
• Define common concerns related to the inspection of the exterior structure and related components, including property lots, decks, porches and foundations.
• List examples of limitations that should be noted in a report of the structural inspection.
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) 
1.00 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: L36503901E 25
Contact Us
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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