Reliable Home Inspection Service
UNAPOLOGETICALLY HONEST
HOME INSPECTIONS
Inspecting Homes Since 1993!
Continuing Education Classes
FREE CE Credits for Delaware and Pennsylvania License Renewal
Free Real Estate CE Courses for DE and PA with RHIS Training!
Learn From a Pro Who’s Seen It All – And Get Your CE Done Free
We get it—continuing education CE requirements can sometimes feel like just another box to check. But at RHIS Training, we believe they should be more than that. Our classes are designed to be engaging, practical, and directly useful to your real estate career.
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That’s why we’re proud to offer FREE CE courses to real estate agents and brokers in Delaware and Pennsylvania through Reliable Home Inspection Service’s teaching school, RHIS Training.
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Learn From an Expert Who’s Seen It All- for FREE!
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Our instructor, John Kerrigan, is an ASHI Certified Home Inspector with over 30 years of experience and thousands of inspections under his belt. From historic farmhouses to brand-new construction, John has truly seen it all—and he brings that knowledge into every class.
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Instead of just theory, you’ll walk away with stories, insights, and lessons that help you serve your clients better and strengthen your reputation as a trusted professional.
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CE Courses Approved in Delaware & Pennsylvania
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Delaware: 3 CE Credits (approved for MOD 6 or MOD 7, depending on the course)
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Pennsylvania: 3.5 Elective CE Credits
Check out your State's Requirements:
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Delaware Continuing Education Requirements
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Pennsylvania Continuing Education Requirements
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Be aware that newly licensed agents may have different CE requirements
depending on when your license was issued. Check with your board to
determine how many CE credits you're required to have.
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Learn From a Pro Who’s Seen It All – And Get Your CE Done Free
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Reliable Home Inspection Service is a licensed education provider for real estate continuing education in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Join John Kerrigan as he uses his 30+ years of experience and thousands of home and commercial inspections to deliver you engaging CE courses for both DE and PA CE Credits. From historic farmhouses to brand-new builds, John has truly seen it all. All CE courses are licensed with the DE and PA real estate boards.
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We offer courses for realtors and aspiring realtors throughout Delaware and in the following Pennsylvania counties: Philadelphia, Delaware, and West Chester. We have a variety of courses that we offer and bring the education to your office.
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To have an education class in your office, contact us at 302-993-9100 or email us anytime at info@reliablehomeinspectionservice@gmail.com. Coordinator Lindsey will be happy to provide more information and set your office or organization up for your Free CE Course. Delaware courses are approved for 3 CE credits for MOD 6 and MOD 7 (varies per course). PA CE courses are approved for 3.5 elective credits.
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When you hold CE Classes with RHIS Training, not only do you receive top-notch education courses, but it couldn't be easier!
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WE promote the course to your agents.
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WE provide an easy online registration process.
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WE confirm your agent’s registration and remind the agent 2 days before the seminar.
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WE prepare and distribute continuing education certificates (Delaware & Pennsylvania) immediately following the class.
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WE provide you with a list of the agents who attended and received continuing education credits.
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WE provide valuable information to your agents.
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YOU just provide the location.
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Don’t just check the CE box—learn from someone who’s been in the field for decades and gain real-world knowledge you can use every day. And the best part? It’s completely free.
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Check out the list of classes we offer below!
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Make Completing Your CE Easy: Practical, Engaging, and 100% Free
Free CE Credits for Delaware & Pennsylvania Agents
WHY WE USED TO DO HOME INSPECTIONS AND THE GOVERNMENT RULES THAT DROVE THEM
APPROVED FOR 3.5 PA ELECTIVE CREDITS/APPROVED FOR 3 DE CREDITS FOR MODULE 6
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Join John Kerrigan as he uses his 30+ years of experience to explain the ins and outs of home inspections, their history and how to navigate additional inspections. The class will also explore the standards that govern home inspection services as well as the government agencies that drive and influence them.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND THE ORDINANCES THAT GOVERN THEM
APPROVED FOR 3.5 PA ELECTIVE CREDITS/APPROVED FOR 3 DE CREDITS FOR MODULE 7
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Join John Kerrigan to learn about the different environmental issues that are seen in the real estate market today. Obtain information on the dangers of asbestos and how it should be repaired, the sampling of mold and how it should be cleaned up, the health threat of Lead Based Paint including the myths and facts, the risks of radon and testing procedures and remediation. John will also cover PCBs, CFCs, Urea-Formaldehyde, Carbon Monoxide, Electromagnetic Fields, Soil and Ground Water Contamination, Land Fills, and Brown Fields.
HOW TO STOP THE HOME INSPECTOR FROM KILLING THE TRANSACTION
APPROVED FOR 3.5 PA ELECTIVE CREDITS/APPROVED FOR 3 DE CREDITS FOR MODULE 7
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Sometimes the buyer’s reaction to the home inspection starts before the inspector even arrives. Assist your client by understanding how to choose a qualified inspector with the right credentials. Learn how to prepare your clients before the inspection with what is normal and customary and how to reduce expectations. Learn what questions should be asked and should not be asked during the inspection and understand the difference between objective, problems, subjective problems, and the different parts of the inspection report. You don’t want to miss this fully packed seminar with loads of information to help you and your clients move from the inspection to the settlement table.
STUCCO - THE NITTY GRITTY
APPROVED FOR 3.5 PA ELECTIVE CREDITS/APPROVED FOR 3 DE CREDITS FOR MODULE 7
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What is the problem with stucco? What are the most common repairs? What concerns often arise with houses that contain stucco? Stucco has become a significant issue for homes containing this building material. Learn how to identify stucco homes and the potential issues for your client, understand the causes and inspections, and the possible remedies to benefit your client. Be informed so that you can inform your client at the beginning stages and alleviate potential problems throughout the transaction.
NEW CONSTRUCTION & PRELIST INSPECTIONS
APPROVED FOR 3.5 PA ELECTIVE CREDITS/APPROVED FOR 3 DE CREDITS FOR MODULE 7
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Join us to learn about Pre-footing and foundation inspections, drywall inspections, construction finish out inspections, and pre-list Inspections. Learn what is covered in each and the benefits. Learn what the role of the inspector is and how the inspector can help your transaction succeed.
THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOME
APPROVED FOR 3.5 PA ELECTIVE CREDITS/APPROVED FOR 3 DE CREDITS FOR MODULE 7
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Let’s talk about the outside. Learn about stone foundation walls, block walls and failures, brick foundation walls and piers, types of roof shingles and typical issues with different shingles, types of sidings and typical issues with different sidings, chimneys types, stucco, and exterior drainage systems.
THE INTERIOR OF THE HOME
APPROVED FOR 3.5 PA ELECTIVE CREDITS/APPROVED FOR 3 DE CREDITS FOR MODULE 7
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Let’s talk about the inside. Join John as he talks about the supply piping types, water heating equipment versus tank and on-demand systems, heating types – forced air and boiler types, air conditioning, heat pumps, general electrical systems, aluminum wiring, homeowner’s wiring, the various floor types, and interior drainage.
UNDERSTANDING OLDER HOMES & THEIR PECULIARITIES
APPROVED FOR 3.5 PA ELECTIVE CREDITS/APPROVED FOR 3 DE CREDITS FOR MODULE 7
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Do you list or sell older homes? If you answered yes, this is for you. Learn about the structural support systems common in older homes, the unusual framing types, older homes roofing timbers, plaster versus drywall, knob and tube wiring, cloth jacket wiring, older plumbing systems such as cast iron, lead, galvanized and unusual heating equipment such as coal converted equipment and steam boilers. Learn about the difference between stewardship and renovation, how to add efficiency to older homes and maintain their character and improve salability, and insects particularly common to older homes.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE LISTING SHEET
APPROVED FOR 3.5 PA ELECTIVE CREDITS/APPROVED FOR 3 DE CREDITS FOR MODULE 7
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Learn to identify the different components of a house and the correct terminology to efficiently complete the listing sheet. This course will cover the different types of heating/cooling systems, roofing, exterior siding, flooring, and much more.
7-HOUR CONSTRUCTION COURSE
APPROVED FOR 7 PA ELECTIVE CREDITS
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This all-day course covers it all. Learn about foundation walls/footings, electric, roofing, siding, chimney types, stucco, plumbing, heating types, cooling, drainage systems (interior & exterior), floor types, and basic wood destroying insects. This course covers a lot and will provide you with a good understanding of all the components of a home, inside and outside.