ZOOM: Scoping Your Sewer System & Septic System Basics for RE Agents
Instructor: Doug Vairo & Robert Byrne
Duration: 3 Hours
Credits: 3
Certification: Emailed Upon Completion
State: New York
Course ID: LDE #18662
Price: FREE
Course Overview
A sewer scope is a video inspection of the lateral sewer line leading from the house at/near the foundation and connecting to the city or HOA tap or septic tank. This inspection is often completed by a licensed home inspector during the home inspection process, whose final report can affect the settlement of a real estate transaction. By becoming better educated on the different options available for the inspection, real estate agents can ease their clients’ anxieties by sharing knowledge of what to expect during and after the sewer scope inspection. The home inspection process is one of the most crucial parts of the home buying process. Offers are finalized or revoked as a result of an inspector’s report. A home, well, or septic inspection can be a source of anxiety for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. However, real estate agents can ease some of their clients’ anxieties by better educating and preparing all parties for the home inspection process. Many aggravations can be avoided if the real estate agent prepares the buyer and seller before the inspection takes place.
Course Instructor
Rob Byrne
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Certified Master Inspector CMI
NYS DEC Termite Inspector
Electrical & Mechanical Engineer
Robert Byrne is a distinguished professional in the field of home and commercial inspections, with extensive expertise and qualifications. As the owner-operator and CEO of Higher Elevation Home and Commercial Inspections LLC, a respected family-owned business, Robert oversees operations alongside his two sons, Joseph and Christopher. Together with a dedicated team of four licensed home inspectors, they ensure top-tier service across their operations.
Robert Byrne holds certifications as a Certified Master Inspector (CMI) and a Professional Inspector (CPI), with specialized backgrounds in Electrical and Mechanical engineering. He is a licensed home inspector in the state of New York, where he also holds a DEC license as a pest technician.
Beyond his role in conducting comprehensive inspections, Robert is actively involved in education and training within his industry. He serves as a licensed New York State instructor, offering courses for new inspectors as well as continuing education classes tailored for home inspectors and real estate agents. His commitment to professional development and industry standards underscores his dedication to excellence in every aspect of his work.
Doug Vairo
Director, NYSORE
Doug Vairo is the Director of New York School of Real Estate. Since 1998 Doug Vairo, has trained thousands of loan officers and real estate agents around the country. Doug has trained for companies such as, Countrywide, Capital One, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Exit Realty, Brooklyn Real Property, Staten Island Board of Realtors, Bronx Board of Realtors, Brooklyn Board of Realtors and countless other organizations. Fast forward 20 years to the New York School of Real Estate. The training school was opened as a result of the many positive testimonials received over the years. Doug has been called an ‘Entertrainer” by many students. He weaves fun and learning into a great experience. Doug has authored “Credit Smart”, sold on Amazon as well as a full blown “Loan Officer Training Boot Camp”.
