CE Elective: AVOID DISASTER MASTER NC HOME INSPECTOR STANDARDS OF PRACTICE

05 Feb

Elective: Avoid Disaster: Master NC Home Inspector Standards of Practice, Feb. 5 [VIRTUAL]

Elective: Avoid Disaster: Master NC Home Inspector Standards of Practice, Feb. 5 [VIRTUAL]

Thursday, February 5, 2026 (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
4.0 Education Credits
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NEW Elective:  Avoid Disaster: Master NC Home Inspector Standards of Practice  -  Virtual via Zoom
Thurs., Feb. 5, 2026  from 9:00am - 1:00pm

CREDIT HOURS: 4 hours - NC Elective

*As of July 1, 2024, if you're a non-resident with a real estate license in South Carolina, you now need to take CE courses that are specifically approved by South Carolina, rather than using CE courses from your home state to satisfy SC requirements. These courses need to be offered by SC-approved providers and meet the standards set by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission.

TUITION FEE(S): $50.00  (Members); $65.00 (Nonmembers)


COURSE DESCRIPTION:   In North Carolina, home inspections adhere to a set of standardized practices designed to ensure the quality and safety of residential properties. Real estate brokers play a pivotal role in guiding their clients through this process, offering valuable insights and knowledge about these standards. Understanding the North Carolina Home Inspector Standards of Practice empowers you, the broker, to effectively educate your clients, facilitating informed decisions throughout the home buying or selling journey.

This course will: 
- Walk you through the details of each section of the NC Home Inspector Standards of Practice
- Educate you on how to incorporate this knowledge into real estate transactions
- Provide better client understanding of the home inspection process



COURSE MATERIALS: Course materials will be located in your student dashboard available for download via Canopy Campus prior to start of course. 

NOTE: Hard copies of student materials may be available upon request by emailing canopyreinstitute@canopyrealtors.com. Shipping and handling charges will apply if request is for delivery. Arrangements must be made for request by pickup at our office. Canopy Real Estate Institute is located at 1120 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC 28204 and open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4pm, excluding holidays.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT: Students are required to attend 90% of this class. Students cannot make up missed time due to lateness or absences. Students should ensure they can attend the required classroom hours before registering for a class. Students cannot use the allotted 10% to leave the class early. 

COMPLETION & PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT:  You will not receive credit for class time and participation if you fail to adhere to the policies outlined in our  Policies and Procedures Disclosure.

COURSE CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING:  Canopy Real Estate Institute reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses that have not yet begun as needed. Our minimum enrollment requirement is ten (10) students. Students enrolled in a rescheduled or cancelled course that has not yet begun will be given a minimum of 24-hour notice of the cancellation or new course schedule. Students will have the option to reschedule to another course or receive a full tuition refund, if applicable. Students who cannot attend the rescheduled course date(s) have the option to be counted as absent, reschedule to another course, or receive a full tuition refund.

CE WITHDRAWALS/TRANSFERS/REFUNDS:  Canopy Real Estate Institute DOES NOT provide refunds for continuing education courses. A student may withdraw from a course by giving written notice to the school prior to day of course. In such event, the student will be rescheduled to a future course or registration placed on HOLD status. Courses due to transfers, rescheduling or registration HOLDS must be completed on or before June 10 of the same license period and CANNOT be applied to another license period.  

A student may transfer their course registration one-time with no penalty, provided that the new course is comparable, hasn't started and the fee remains unchanged. However, if additional transfers are needed, the student will forfeit the fee and be obligated to pay the full amount again

Have questions? Need help registering? Call our office at 704) 372-2984 or email canopyreinstitute@canopyrealtors.com. 

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Kris Brown

Kris Brown is a seasoned NC & SC home inspector, NC general contractor, certified inspector trainer and the proud owner of KAB Enterprise Inc/Five Star Home Inspections, based in Davidson, NC. With more than 45 years of experience in these fields, Kris has developed a reputation for his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to client education and satisfaction. His extensive knowledge of residential construction and home inspection standards of practice makes him a sought-after instructor for real estate professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of the industry.

Kris Brown holds multiple awards and certifications from his long career in the home building and home inspection industries. Including twelve-time builder of the quarter and seven-time builder in customer satisfaction with Colony Homes. He was also awarded Colony Homes 2000 builder of the year and Cambridge Homes 2002 builder of the year.

In 2011 Kris started building KAB Enterprise Inc/Five Star Home Inspections. In the years since it has established itself as a premier multi-inspector firm dedicated to providing exceptional home inspection services within the NC & SC regions. With a commitment to excellence, his team of certified professionals is renowned for delivering thorough and reliable inspections.

Outside of running his company and teaching classes, Kris spends his time outdoors, with loved ones, restoring vintage cars, following sports and racing events, and attending social functions.

COURSE CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING: Canopy Real Estate Institute reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses that have not yet begun as needed. Our minimum enrollment requirement is ten (10) students. Students enrolled in a rescheduled or cancelled course that has not yet begun will be given a minimum of 24-hour notice of the cancellation or new course schedule. Students will have the option to reschedule to another course or receive a full tuition refund, if applicable. Students who cannot attend the rescheduled course date(s) have the option to be counted as absent, reschedule to another course, or receive a full tuition refund.

CE WITHDRAWALS/TRANSFERS/REFUNDS: Canopy Real Estate Institute DOES NOT provide refunds for continuing education courses. A student may withdraw from a course by giving written notice to the school prior to day of course. In such event, the student will be rescheduled to a future course or registration placed on HOLD status. Courses due to transfers, rescheduling or registration HOLDS must be completed on or before June 10 of the same license period and CANNOT be applied to another license period.  

A student may transfer their course registration one-time with no penalty, provided that the new course is comparable, hasn't started and the fee remains unchanged. However, if additional transfers are needed, the student will forfeit the fee and be obligated to pay the full amount again

Have questions? Need help registering? Call our office at 704) 372-2984 or email canopyreinstitute@canopyrealtors.com.