Course Description

How to Build a Home is a 12 hour continuing education course for agents taught by Tom Harrison. In this course, Mr. Harrison discusses what to look out for when building a home. Whether you are the builder or you are going to hire a builder, Mr. Harrison covers some of the major shortcuts and stumbling blocks that trip up most people.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
   1. Introduction
2. Major Areas of Construction
   1. Cost Estimate and Suppliers
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Identify the first two major areas of construction.
      • Display a basic knowledge of creative financing.
      • Identify the real estate agents role in the building process.
      • Identify the elements that go into calculating the cost estimate.
      • Display a basic knowlege of the process of ordering materials and dealing with suppliers.
   2. Cost Estimate and Suppliers Lesson Test
   3. Subcontractors and Appraisal
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Identify the last two major areas of construction.
      • Display a basic knowledge of how to deal with subcontractors.
      • Identify and distinguish between the different types of appraisals.
      • Identify the variables that influence the appraisal.
   4. Subcontractors and Appraisal Lesson Test
   5. Major Areas Chapter Test
3. Loan Closing to Foundation
   1. Site Layout and Excavation
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Identify the proper steps of clearing the property.
      • Identify and distinguish between the two different types of water wells.
   2. Site Layout and Excavation Lesson Test
   3. Foundation
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Identify the purpose of a spot survey.
      • Identify the aspects of early pest control.
      • Identify the proper method of laying concrete.
      • Identify and distinguish between the two major types of slabs used in residential construction.
   4. Foundation Lesson Test
   5. Loan Closing to Foundation Chapter Test
4. Framing to Landscaping
   1. Framing
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Identify the lumber used in residential construction.
      • Identify proper procedure and spacing for the framing process.
      • Identify and distinguish between the two major types of roofs.
   2. Framing Lesson Test
   3. Exterior
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Identify and distinguish between the cornice and the rake.
      • Identify the different parts of the cornice.
      • Identify the different exteriors used in residential construction.
      • Display a basic knowledge of the masons role on the exterior of the home.
   4. Exterior Lesson Test
   5. Foundation to Landscaping Chapter Test
5. Dry-In to Move-In
   1. Interior
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Identify the three major subs during this phase of construction.
      • Identify each subs role.
      • Display a basic knowledge of the HVAC system.
      • Display a basic knowledge of the process of hanging drywall.
   2. Interior Lesson Test
   3. Finishing Up
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Identify and describe the role of the finish carpenter.
      • Identify the final tasks to be completed in order to pass the final inspection.
   4. Finishing Up Lesson Test
   5. Dry-In to Move-In Chapter Test
6. The Mosquitoes
   1. Mosquitoes
      Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:
      • Identify the problem areas in which are commonly overlooked in residential construction.
      • Identify the solutions to these problem areas.
   2. Mosquitoes Lesson Test
   3. Mosquitoes Chapter Test