Understanding Lead and Mold Tests: What RE Agents Need to Know
Presented By:
John Chittick
Business Development and Finance Director, CMI
HIP Services
September 17, 2025
8:30 AM Eastern Time
NRRAR
1433 S Glenburnie Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
4.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): NC
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The presence of lead or mold in a home can derail the home buying process. Participants of this course will learn common characteristics of lead and mold found in homes and health issues associated with both. The instructor will assist participants through mold and lead testing. Real estate agents who take this course will be better equipped to communicate the implications and importance of mold and lead testing to their clients and will leave the course with strategies to diminish the impact of mold and lead when buying and selling a property. 

Course Details
Learning Objectives

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

•       Define lead abatement and explain why lead based paint is prevalent in buildings prior to 1978.

•       Identify and explain the health implications of lead based paint poisoning.

•       Explain how a lead test is performed.

•       Describe tests available to determine if lead based paint is prevalent in a building.

•       Communicate implications of lead based paint to clients.

 

•       Define mold and explain its common causes

•       Describe health effects of mold

•       Explain a mold test procedure

•       Provide answers to buyers’ commonly asked questions regarding mold

•       Describe the impact of mold on the real estate transaction

About The Instructor
John Chittick has lived in Eastern North Carolina since 1995. His experience while in ENC has been as a Manager for Lowes, the Business Development and Finance Director at Home Inspection Professionals-HIP, a Certified Master Inspector, an NC Septic Installer and Inspector, an NC General Contractor, and an Engineering Field Tech. He has years of experience in the field and in educating individuals with his expertise.
Education Credits
Real Estate Continuing Education (North Carolina) 
4.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Price: FREE (No Fee)

Having fully met the requirements of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, the following course has been approved for 4 continuing education credit hours. Provider #1631. Course Approval: 3463.
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Education Provider

Preferred Systems, Inc.
1001 State Street, Suite 1400
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 888.455.7437
info@preferrededucation.com
www.preferrededucation.com
Instructor

John Chittick
John Chittick
606 N B Street
Bridgeton, NC 28519
Phone: 800.553.8876
john@hipservices.com
https://homeinspection-professionals.com
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