Time and again a basic understanding of the major defects as defined by point values is the key to doing well on REAC inspections without breaking the budget.  You will be able to save the property money at the same time mitigating high point defects.  REAC Inspectors misapply the rules, so it is important to understand what they are looking for and the best way to avoid costly defects. 

The webinar by industry expert Hank Vanderbeek will emphasize high point unit defect identification and how the points are calculated. It will demonstrate how to prioritize unit repairs. Some of the defects to be addressed including when to remove doors, garbage disposals, sink sprayers, bath heaters, and screen doors. The webinar will include a unit defect NEVER MISS checklist with associated point values. Hank will also discuss how a misapplied sink stopper rule can cost a property 15 points and will address the single versus multi-building effect on point values. 

Additionally, the session will cover the Inspector Code of Conduct, an issue with a lot of properties. Hank will discuss how REAC Inspector is expected to conduct themselves and the steps that can be taken for unprofessional conduct. Hank will also touch on developing a sane REAC Maintenance Plan.

Webinar Objectives

The theme of this webinar is to impart enough understanding of the overall process.  Thus, the learner will to be able to prioritize scarce resources in a time when housing is in short supply exacerbated by a lack of capital funds for maintenance and repairs.

Webinar Highlights

• What are the important deficiencies?
• How to prioritize defects
• Defect Scoring Overview
• Single versus multi building effect on point values
• What are the higher point value deficiencies?
• What makes up a maintenance plan