By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define what sinkholes are and their geological origins.
- Describe the different types of sinkholes.
- Explain how to distinguish between natural and human-induced sinkholes.
- Describe how sinkholes can affect property values and insurance rates in Florida.
- List the legal and insurance implications of sinkholes in real estate transactions in Florida.
- Explain how to assess the risk of Florida sinkholes in a specific area.
- Use geological and geotechnical data to evaluate potential sinkhole hazards in Florida.
- Explore prevention and remediation techniques for addressing sinkhole risks in Florida.
- Describe how these methods can protect real estate investments in Florida.
This is an online course and will be taught remotely by the instructor using Zoom’s virtual meeting technology.
Click here to download the Zoom Client. Zoom is available for a wide range of devices including desktop, tablet and phone.
Upon completing the registration for this course, you will receive a personalized link to access the online course. If you do not receive the confirmation email containing the link, please contact us and we will resend it to you.
Important Notice: To receive continuing education credits for this course, you must be in the meeting room on time and you must stay in the meeting room until the course has ended. If you arrive late, or leave early, you will not receive credit.
Bob founded Waypoint Property Inspection in 2005. He is a Certified Master Inspector, a Master Professional Inspector and a leader in education in the home inspection industry. From 2020 to 2023 he was Senior Vice President at InspectionGO Academy, overseeing the education and course training of property inspectors throughout the country. When not working he can be found spending time with his wife, Jeannette, riding his bike and hanging with his buddy, Jaycee
Education Provider
Preferred Systems, Inc.
1001 State Street, Suite 1400
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 888.455.7437
info@preferrededucation.com
www.preferrededucation.com
Instructor
Bob Hintze
Waypoint Property Inspection, LLC
3220 Parkside Center Cr
Tampa, FL 33619
Phone: 813.422.9298
bob@waypointinspection.com
www.waypointinspection.com
