Pests and Environmental Hazards For Real Estate Professionals
Presented By:
Kurtis Grassett
Owner, Master Inspector
Norway Hill Home Inspections
September 9, 2026
9:00 AM Eastern Time
Lakes Region Business Center
25 country club road
Gilford, NH 03249
3.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): NH, VT, ME  Category: Elective: Salesperson & Broker, ,
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This course examines the various pests and environmental hazards that can destroy a home, including those that might be missed by a traditional home inspection.  It is important that real estate professionals are aware of the damage that these pests can inflict along with some warning signs of their presence so they can better advocate for their clients.

Course Details
Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the different types of wood destroying insects
  • Explain how wood destroying insects can enter and defect a home
  • Describe the preventative measures that can be taken by homeowners to deter pest destruction
  • List what areas of the United States is affected by each wood destroying insect
  • Understand the implications of wood destroying insects on real estate transactions
About The Instructor
Kurt has spent over 30 years in the construction field, working in both the private and public sector. He has owned his own construction company (roofs, Decks and Siding), has worked for home re-modelers and site work contractors, and managed several road and bridge construction project. He has been a licensed Home Inspector since 2014 and is a member of InterNachi, ASHI, and certified indoor air consultant with IAC2. He enjoys presenting to all sized groups and understands that knowledge helps us all do a better job for our clients.
Education Credits
Real Estate Continuing Education (New Hampshire) 
3.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Category: Elective: Salesperson & Broker
Price: FREE (No Fee)

This course has been approved by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification for the State of New Hampshire. 3.00 Credit Hours. Course Approval #20-1327664.
Real Estate Continuing Education (Vermont) 
3.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Price: FREE (No Fee)

This course has been approved by the Vermont Real Estate Commission for 3.0 credit hours.
Real Estate Continuing Education (Maine) 
3.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Price: FREE (No Fee)

This course has been approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission for 3.0 clock hours toward fulfillment of the educational requirements for activation or renewal of a real estate license. Approval Number: CN850C021LE The Commission is interested in the quality and delivery of educational programs which are offered to licensees and, therefore, welcomes and encourages comments regarding program subject matter and quality of delivery of the program.
Contact Us
Education Provider

Preferred Systems, Inc.
Peach St, Suite 516
Erie, PA 16509
Phone: 888.455.7437
info@preferrededucation.com
www.preferrededucation.com
Instructor

Kurtis Grassett
License Number:  080603
Norway Hill Home Inspections
58 Norway hill Road
Hancock, NE 03449
Phone: 603.525.7025
marketing@norwayhillhomeinspections.com
www.norwayhillhomeinspections.com
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