Home Maintenance Essentials
Tracking # 20-1314484
Course overview
This 2-hour elective continuing education course equips New Hampshire real estate professionals with essential knowledge of home maintenance. Agents will learn how to identify common home maintenance issues, communicate more effectively with clients, and improve transaction outcomes by reducing surprises during inspections. The course covers key home systems including roofing, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Agents will learn how to recognize early warning signs, understand seasonal upkeep needs, and explain basic maintenance concepts to clients in a clear and confident way. Included is a seasonal maintenance checklist that agents can share with buyers and sellers. This checklist helps agents provide added value, whether they are working with first-time homeowners, preparing a listing, or supporting clients after closing. We will also focus on pre-listing preparation. Agents will review common inspection issues and learn how to help sellers fix simple problems before listing. This proactive approach supports smoother closings and stronger client relationships. To support ongoing engagement, the course includes ready-to-use communication tools. Agents will receive email and social media templates that encourage client follow-up and position the agent as a long-term resource. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: * Identify basic signs of wear in major home systems * Explain seasonal home care responsibilities to clients * Recommend simple maintenance tips that protect property value * Prepare clients for inspection with confidence * Use communication tools to build long-term client relationships This course supports agents in becoming trusted advisors while building stronger, more service-focused business
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
New Hampshire Real Estate Commission
Real Estate Broker
Real Estate Salesperson
Disclosure statements
Instructor Disclosure:
The instructor for this course does not have any conflicts of interest related to the content of this course. No financial incentives, endorsements, or compensation from product or service providers are influencing the course material.
Provider Disclosure:
This course is being offered by an approved continuing education provider. All content has been developed to align with the educational needs of New Hampshire licensed real estate professionals and complies with the elective continuing education requirements set forth by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission.
Promotional Disclosure:
This course may reference services or tools related to property maintenance for illustrative purposes only. No promotional sales of services or products will take place during or after the instructional time. Course materials are intended solely for educational use.
Attendance Disclosure:
To receive full credit, participants must attend the entire 2-hour session. Late arrivals or early departures may result in the forfeiture of continuing education credit. Completion will be verified via attendance records and successful completion of a final quiz.
Assessment Disclosure:
A final quiz will be administered at the end of the course. A score of 70% or higher is required to receive credit.
Refund/Cancellation Policy (if applicable):
Participants who cancel their registration at least 48 hours in advance will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for no-shows or cancellations made within 48 hours of the course start time.