MANDATORY

Principles I (#0111) acquaints the student with the basic concepts and laws that govern the real estate industry. The student will understand the licensing process, the Texas Real Estate Licensing Act, and other laws from federal and state Fair Housing, antitrust, and deceptive trade practice acts. Included are the basic concepts of the transfer of ownership of real property and the various documents and contracts involved.

MANDATORY

Principles II (#0112) continues the study of title to real property and the ways and means of both transferring ownership and insuring that ownership. The math concepts used by the real estate professional are addressed along with special subjects from leasing and property management to EPA law and investing in real property.

MANDATORY

The Law of Agency 1111 is the study of the representation of clients as it relates to the real estate professional. Student develop an understanding of what services and duties are required when we represent clients and how that representation effects our behavior with third parties involved in the real estate transaction.

MANDATORY

The Law of Contracts gives the student the ability to prepare contracts calling for the exchange, sale or lease of real property. Students will learn all the various contracts at their disposal for performing the duties of a real estate professional as well as a basic, general understanding of contract law.

Appraisal (#0211) students learn from professional appraisers the art of establishing value to residential properties. A complete understanding of how value is established, as well as learning what lenders require and are looking for in their decision to loan a buyer funds to complete the purchase, is gained upon completion of this important course.

Finance 0411 students learn the in’s and out’s of the mortgage lending field from Austin’s top lending professionals. Finance is an essential part of the residential or commercial real estate field and agents must have a complete understanding of how the purchase of properties is financed in the primary mortgage market. Finance also explores the secondary mortgage market where loans are bought and sold after origination.

The Listing Agent 0521 prepares the student in every aspect for listing and marketing residential property. Students learn from Austin’s top listing professionals in some of the highest producing offices in the country. After completion, students will be able to jump start their real estate practice and compete with the professionals already in the market.

The Buyers Agent (#0522) introduces students to professional representation of buyers in the residential marketplace. Students learn from the first encounter with a buyer how to secure representation contracts, qualify the buyer with mortgage lenders, demonstrate properties for sale, and prepare the sales contract to reflect the best interest of the buyer. This is a must for any student looking to enter residential real estate practice.

Business Building 0524 teaches students how to use the Business Blueprint and how to turn a real estate career into a real estate business.

Psychology of Marketing 0523 teaches students how to distinguish themselves from other agents and successfully market themselves.

Psychology of Investing 0911 teaches studens how to find, analyze, negotiate, buy and sell properties for profit.

The Property Management 0811 course prepares the student thinking of entering the field of property management. The course covers everything from securing property management business and the contracts involved to the marketing and managing of income producing properties for owners. In addition, budgeting and risk management techniques are included for an overall view of the professional life of a property manager.

Residential Leasing 0821 completely prepares a student wishing to lease residential property. Beginning with securing listings on residential lease properties, working with and representing tenants, demonstrating lease properties, preparing and submitting applications, to completing residential lease contracts. Leasing students learn every aspect from listing leases to handling the move-in and disbursing funds. Apartment locating as a profession is also included in this “everything needed” leasing agent course.

This is the required course to obtain your broker's license. A course that concentrates on successful and innovative recruiting and retention strategies--the central focus of any viable real estate enterprise.

A course that reveals the myths, takes away the mystery and explains in three simple steps how to become a highly successful entrpreneur in the nation's largest professional trade organization.

Understanding general math concepts and math vocabulary these agents will be faced with in dealing with buyers and sellers is very important to the agent's success in real estate and will make them more competent agents in the real estate business. The course content includes math definitions, measurement and units of measure, measurement conversion, decimals, percentages, fractions, area and volume, discount points, income and net to owner, percentage leases, appreciation-depreciation problems and prorations.

This course teaches students the fundamentals of real estate marketing. The course covers the psychology of marketing, listing procedures, advertising, the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act, and negotiating and closing. (Provider number 0400)

(TREC #0911) This course covers real estate investments characteristics, techniques of investment analysis, time-valued money, discounted and non-discounted investment criteria, leverage, tax shelters, depreciation, and applications to property tax. This course emphasis on Financing, evaluation, and management of real estate investment.

Includes:

1. TREC Ethics MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-121-8658) Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.
2. TREC Legal Update MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-121-8657) Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.
3. Commercial Sales and Exchanges - (Course Approval #06-00-090-7253) Aspects of the commercial sales transaction and tax deferred exchanges are covered in great detail.
4. Principles of Commercial Real Estate - (Course Approval #03-00-090-7260) Covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code.

Completion of these courses meets the 15 hour continuing education requirement to renew a salesperson license in Texas. (Provider Number 0040)

Includes:

1. TREC Ethics MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-121-8658 Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.
2. TREC Legal Update MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-121-8657) Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.
3. Pricing Property to Sell - (Course Approval #06-00-080-7082) Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.
4. Tax Free Exchanges - (Course Approval #03-00-011-7646) Covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code.

Completion of these courses meets the 15 hour continuing education requirement to renew a salesperson license in Texas. (Provider Number 0040)

Includes:

1. TREC Ethics MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-121-8658) Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.
2. TREC Legal Update MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-121-8657) Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.
3. Basic Real Estate Finance - (Course Approval #06-00-080-7084) Covers financing instruments, promissory notes, mortgages, assumptions, priority of loans, foreclosures, trust deeds, types of loans, sources of funds, loan practices and closing costs.
4. Maximize Your Buyers Borrowing Power - (Course Approval #03-00-090-7259) Covers some important topics related to finance and a buyer's ability to obtain a real estate loan.

Completion of these courses meets the 15 hour continuing education requirement to renew a salesperson license in Texas. (Provider Number 0040)

Includes:

1. TREC Ethics MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-121-8658) Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.
2. TREC Legal Update MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-121-8657) Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.
3. Tax Advantages of Home Ownership - (Course Approval #06-00-090-7256) Covers tax benefits for homeowners and how to calculate the taxes that impact the purchase of a home.
4. Check it Out: Home Inspection in your Real Estate Practice - (Course Approval #03-00-090-7257) Understand the importance of property inspections and how to advise your clients about the inspection process.

Completion of these courses meets the 15 hour continuing education requirement to renew a salesperson license in Texas. (Provider Number 0040)

This session's purpose is to show agents how to evaluate any macro or micro real estate market. In addition, the session on foreclosures will give agents the specifics on the protocol for writing and presenting a foreclosure contract, which will increase their knowledge and professionalism.

Updates agents and brokers on the current issues in the marketplace that continue to misunderstood or unclear.

Helps realtors better understand the terms of the TREC Sales Contract and learn how to avoid problems by using good drafting techniques, focusing specifically on those areas that often create conflict between the parties.

An update for licensees on the changes that have effected the financing industry and current methods and chan ges in qualifying the residential buyer for homes and condiminiums.

Helps realtors better understand the benefits of mediation to help resolve disputes and how the actual mediation process works.

Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.

Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.

Understand the importance of property inspections and how to advise your clients about the inspection process. Also, learn how to prepare a home for inspection and how to limit your liability during the inspection process.

This course covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code. Sample scenarios are included as a decision making practice for licensees.

This course covers some important topics related to finance and a buyer's ability to obtain a real estate loan.

This course acquaints students to specific laws pertaining to commercial real estate ownership, transactions and federal laws governing real estate agencies. Includes agency, contracts, deeds, easements, estates in land, zoning, restrictions, tenancy, liens, foreclosures, title transfer, leases and court decisions.

Understand the different types of commercial real estate including office space, retail space and storage facilities. Additional topics include industrial real estate brokerage, site selection, land development, and the effect of local and regional labor markets on commercial real estate.

Course covers types of tax benefits for homeowners and how to calculate the taxes that will impact the purchase of a home.

The impact the Internet has on your business and the technology needed get on-line are covered in this course. Learn to utilize the Internet and email to market your listings, manage leads, maximize exposure and locate valuable resources.

Covers basic principles of real estate finance. Topics include financing instruments, promissory notes, mortgages, assumptions, priority of loans, foreclosures, trust deeds, types of loans, sources of funds, loan practices and closing costs.

Some of the topics covered include guidelines for office financial and human resource management as well as budgeting, business planning, and government regulations.

A brief history of the savings and loan industry progresses into present commercial real estate financing practices. The different types of financing available to commercial properties and their characteristics are explained in detail. Investment evaluation methods including property comparison, appraisal, capitalization rates, and the time value of money are also covered.

This course analyzes the typical provisions of office, retail, and industrial leases. Formulas used to calculate rent, key negotiation points, and technical issues unique to industrial leases are also covered in great detail.

Aspects of the commercial sales transaction and tax deferred exchanges are covered in great detail. You will learn the essential elements of the contract, closing procedures, and documentation in a commercial sale along with the benefits and requirements of a tax deferred exchange.

All of the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, alternative financing are explained in this course. Also covers legislation relating to financing.

Presents methods and principles for pricing property. Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, approaches to pricing property and application of the market data and replacement cost methods.

The many different types of ownership available in commercial real estate and their implications are covered in this course. Issues addressed include liability, taxes, regulations, set up, and management as well as the benefits and drawbacks to each.

Course covers types of tax benefits for homeowners and how to calculate the taxes that will impact the purchase of a home.

Principles of Energy and a Home's Energy Consumption 03-00-091-8633 Residential Energy: The Importance of Insulatin, Reduction of Air Leakage and Safety 03-00-091-8634 Residential Energy: The Impact of the Energy Audit 03-00-091-8632 TREC Legal Updates 03-03-129-6496 TREC Ethics Updates 03-03-129-6497

Mediating Real Estate Disputes 03-00-129-6588, Changes, Nuances & Updates 03-00-079-5985 Analyze Your Market & Foreclosure Protocol 03-00-079-5731 TREC Legal Updates 03-03-129-6496 TREC Ethics 03-03-129-6497

This inovative Fee for Service course teaches Realtors how to present an alternative to traditional commission based listings. Realtors will learn how they can structure their listing presentations so that they are paid for the services they perform in advance instead of at closing. The course offers an overview of state and federal laws that must be adhered to, as well as the code of ethics that must also be observed. Fee for services is ideal for short sales, pre foreclosure listings, and sellers that want to save money, or don't have enough equity in their homes for traditional commissions. It is the best answer to offer Sellers that ask Realtors to "reduce their commission"!

The course will discuss the basics of a home's building shell, its energy useage, and the fundamental principles of energy to give the student a better understanding of the entire energy cycle and how it affects the homeowner.

The course will discuss in greater detail the importance of insulation, and its many different types. How air leakage is detrimental to a home's energy usage, and the importance of safety where energy use, specifically around combustion gas producing systems, intermix with the occupants living area.

This course will expose students to the Energy Audit. It will discuss the certification required with the City of Austin, who BPI is and what service they provide, Austin Energy's ECAD Audit requirements and how compliance is important. There will be specific examples to potential energy efficiency improvements, keeping in mind cost efficiency to energy savings. Lastly, we'll expose student to the ECAD Audit process, displaying and explaining the different equipment used, and the purpose of each piece of equipment.

Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.

Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.

1. TREC Ethics MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-121-8655) Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.

2. TREC Legal Update MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-121-8654) Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.

How to Get Rich in Real Estate...And Have a Life Real estate is the best business in the world, offering unlimited income, the opportunity to own your own business, be your own boss and get in control of your life. This exposé, written by two top industry insiders operating one of the most successful training programs in America today, reveals the myths, takes away the mystery and explains in three simple steps how to become a highly successful entrepreneur in the nation's largest professional trade organization. Obtaining a real estate license guarantees nothing. It is merely a foundation. That technical information must be coupled with a business education in order to become truly successful. This course will count as a 9 hour MCE elective course.

03-00-041-8062 Thinking about expanding your business to include shorts sales? Many real estate professionals have, and they are growing their business while helping distressed homeowners who are facing foreclosure. In this course, you will gain first-hand knowledge of the short sales process and the strategies to ensure successful short sales transactions.

03-00-021-7887 FHA lending offers many advantages to the customer over conventional financing. You will learn about these differences and the various loan products FHA offers. The history of FHA all the way through to future projected changes, the loan process and required documents, and qualifying criteria are also covered. This course includes the most recent developments in the current high foreclosure market. Whether a real estate appraiser, licensee, or mortgage broker, you will find this FHA loan information pertinent to your field.

03-00-100-7506 This course examines the various aspects of environmental issues and their impact on real estate. We begin by reviewing federal environmental protection laws to gain an understanding of how these laws can impact a property. Then, we’ll look at both man-made and natural hazards that can inflict a property and create a stigma. The latest trends in environmentally conscience building construction with the incorporation of energy efficiency will be explored as well as the real estate potential of brownfield redevelopment. Intra-national migration trends will be covered, along with a discussion of the greenhouse effect, and its potential to impact the future of real estate.

03-00-100-7504 The purpose of this course is to expose you to some of the new mortgage products that are being offered. The mortgage industry is constantly changing and adapting in reaction to trends in the marketplace. This course provides you with background on those market forces that have driven these new product lines. You will be introduced to five products – reverse mortgages, long-term mortgages, interest-only mortgages, low-doc/no-doc mortgages, and pledged asset mortgages. You’ll learn about the history and the features of each product, examine the benefits and the intended borrowers, and review examples that compare and contrast different products. In addition, you will review some of the issues that must be taken into consideration when choosing mortgage products. In the final unit, you will be presented with eight case studies so that you can apply what you’ve learned to real-life situations

06-00-100-7507 One of the fastest growing white-collar crimes in the U.S. is mortgage fraud. Each year, millions of dollars are lost to this crime. And while it may seem that mortgage fraud affects only those directly involved in the scams, this is not the case. Consumers pay the ultimate price with higher interest rates and fees for mortgage loans. Industry insiders like appraisers, real estate agents, mortgage lenders, and title professionals are especially vulnerable to mortgage fraud. They may be involved in mortgage scams both knowingly and unknowingly. It is their responsibility to themselves, the company for which they work, and their customers, to know what mortgage fraud is, recognize and prevent involvement, and protect their customers from being victims to it. This continuing education course was designed with the professional in mind. In your field, you’ve probably witnessed cases of mortgage fraud. With the information you learn here, you will have the knowledge to help prevent this epidemic from growing further.

The Texas Appraiser Trainee education requirement is 75 hours. The following courses meet the new 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. Includes: 30 hour Basic Appraisal Principles 30 hour Basic Appraisal Procedures 15 hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) equivalent course

Provides you with a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles. Introduces you to real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, highest and best use, and ethical considerations. Credit for 30 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Trainee through Licensed Appraiser level.

Takes you step-by-step through the valuation process: Learn three approaches to reaching an opinion of value-income capitalization, cost, and sales comparison. Learn how rates and multipliers are derived and be guided through the sales comparison approach including researching the market, verifying information, selecting units of comparison, conducting a comparative analysis, making adjustments, and reconciliation. Complete key sections of an appraisal report and be introduced to property description, construction and design basics. Completion of an introductory level Real Estate (or Basic) Appraisal Principles course is recommended as a prerequisite for this course. Credit for 30 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Trainee through Licensed Appraiser level.

Provides an introductory understanding of fundamental concepts of appraising. Guides you through the different data that needs to be collected and reviewed during the appraisal process. Explains how to use sales comparison grides and how to search for public comparable sales data in a computerized database. Describes the advantages and limitaions of the sales comparison approach. Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses required as a prerequisite for this course. Credit for 30 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Licensed Appraiser level.

This satisfies the mandatory 15-hrs of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP) qualifying education requirement. Covers the history, purpose and structure, how some terms are defined and used, and the rules of USPAP. Plus the relevant statements and advisory opinions. Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses required as a prerequisite for this course. Required reference material and the USPAP 2008 Edition will be provided online in electronic format (PDF). Credit for 15 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Trainee through Licensed Appraiser level.

Provides an introductory understanding of fundamental concepts of appraising. Focuses on the valuation of vacant land parcels and the development of the cost approach. Develops your skills by creating a current cost estimate using market extraction, interview techniques, and information provided by professional cost data sources. Covers the origin of the appraisal assignment to a final value estimate using various cost approach applications. Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses required as a prerequisite for this course. Credit for 15 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Licensed Appraiser level.

Covers the relationship between market analysis and highest and best use. Learn how to find the information you need to make a highest and best use decision and how to interpret the information you find. Provides information on how to read and map a market area for a subject property and discover the essential links between market analysis, highest and best use analysis, and the three approaches to value (cost, sales comparison, and income capitalization). Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses required as a prerequisite for this course. Credit for 15 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Licensed Appraiser level.

Demonstrates practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Objectives are achieved through the mastery and application of residential valuation procedures, grammar rules and writing techniques, and specific writing assignments based on a residential case study. Practice writing effective narrative comments for form appraisal reports and learn how to explain valuation procedures and conclusions to users of reports. Techniques applied in this course are useful in real-life situations. Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses required as a prerequisite for this course. Credit for 15 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Licensed Appraiser level.

Successful completion of all of the following TREC approved courses in this package satisfies the 120 hour education requirement to become a Texas Real Estate Inspector. Each course requires passing an online final exam. HVAC - Teaches students the requirements of HVAC inspection. Plumbing - Components, materials and mechanics of plumbing. Roofing - Components, materials and mechanics involved in roofing. Structural - Structural components involved in a home inspection. Electrical - Wiring, voltage, current, and electrical materials. Exteriors - Requirements of an exterior inspection. Interiors - Requirements of an interior inspection. Report Writing - How to fill out Forms REI 7B-0 and REI 7A-0. Garages - Provides students with a sound introduction to garages.

This renewal packages contains two courses: Insulation and Ventilation and Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics. This package is approved for 16 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

This package contains two courses: Electrical and Home Inspection Business Practices. This package is approved for 16 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

This course teaches you the requirements of HVAC inspection. Learn the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and materials typically encountered during mechanical inspections. You will gain a solid understanding of cooling and ventilation, sources of heat, energy supplies, heat loss and gain, air movement, conventional installation methods, space heaters, introduction to electric heating, safety issues and more. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 32 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

This course provides you with a sound introduction to the components, materials and mechanics of plumbing systems. Learn the basics of supply, drain, waste and vent piping, fixtures and materials. Topics include proper installation practices, inspection methods and strategies, history of indoor plumbing, sources of potable water, heating, cross-connection control, and typical conditions found. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 21 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

Learn the fundamental components, materials and mechanics involved in roofing and exterior system inspections. This course covers nomenclature, materials, installation methods, proper reporting to clients and other parties, history of residential roofing, known defective materials, typical maintenance needs, roofing components and more. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 21 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

This course teaches you the aspects of structural components involved in a home inspection. Learn the fundamentals of foundations and drainage, soil concepts, repairs, floor structures, and masonary walls typically encountered during structural inspections. You will gain a solid understanding of foundation materials, floor system components, foundation movement, wood framed walls, and more. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 15 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

Performing electrical inspections requires a general working knowledge of the fundamentals of wiring, voltage, current and materials typically encountered. In this course, you will learn the tools and methods required and grasp the ramifications and magnitude of conditions found during the inspection. Topics include overview of electricity, service equipment and grounding, resistance, wiring methods, devices and lighting fixtures. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

This course teaches you the requirements of an exterior inspection. You will gain a solid understanding of lots, landscape, retaining walls, exterior siding, exterior doors, driveways, patios, windows, and more. This course also teaches about the common problems, defects, and installation process involved in an exterior inspection. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

This course teaches you the requirements of an interior inspection. You will gain a solid understanding of drywalls, ceilings, flooring, interior doors, stairs, cabinets, countertops, appliances, basements, and more. This course also teaches about the common problems, defects, and installation process involved in an interior inspection. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

This course teaches you the requirements of insulation and ventilation. Learn the fundamentals of heat, heat transfer, types of insulation, moisture movement, and more. You will gain a solid understanding of the types insulation materials, the types of ventilation systems, and more. Includes an end of module quiz. This course is approved for 8 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

This course covers license law, electromechanical system (plumbing, heating, air conditioning, appliances, energy saving considerations), and structures (lot and landscape, roofs, chimney, gutters, paved areas, walls, windows and doors, insect damage and storage areas). The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to practice ethically and legally as an experienced, professional home inspector. This course is approved for 8 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

This course teaches what a home inspection is and the purpose behind it. You will learn the common safety hazards, functional defects, and cosmetic issues associated with a home inspection. Report writing and legal issues will also be covered in this course. This course is approved for 6 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

The purpose of this course is to teach or increase the student's ability to generate effective home inspection reports. The course will show students how to clearly and concisely fill out Forms REI 7B-0 and REI 7A-0. Students will also learn when to use each form. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 4 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

This course provides you with a sound introduction to garages. Learn the basics of attached garages and detached garages. This course also describes the standards for fire walls and fire doors in attached garages. Learn the common problems and defects of garage doors and automatic garage door openers. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 1 hour of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credit.