Homes Throughout the Ages
March 11, 2026 10:00 AM Central Time
Presented By: Todd Bird
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Course Location
TruStone Center Activity Room
21080 141st Avenue N
Rogers, MN 55374
Course Summary

This course was designed to help real estate agents identify key features & areas of concern across a wide range of homes over the last century and beyond. Home construction is constantly changing and evolving, and this course will identify the most important changes over the years and what they mean for home buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Differentiate between various types of plumbing systems and understand common plumbing problems.
  • Differentiate between various types of electrical systems and wiring found in older homes.
  • Describe characteristics of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in older homes.
  • Identify environmental issues and health concerns across decades of home construction.

 

About The Instructor
After being part of the AmeriSpec team for almost 10 years, Todd purchased 3 AmeriSpec franchises in June of 2023, one of which had been in business since 1992. Before becoming a certified home inspector, he was in the construction industry as a supervisor of several crews and also worked for a commercial construction company where his primary responsibility was roof inspections. He is also certified by the state to perform radon testing.
Continuing Education Credits
Real Estate Continuing Education (Minnesota) 
3.00 Credit Hours
Price: FREE (No Fee)

Having fully met the requirements of the Minnesota Department of Commerce, the following course has been approved for 3.0 continuing education hour. Course Approval #1035020. Provider Approval # 21028488. The MN Department of Commerce may be contacted at 85 7th Place East, Suite 280, St. Paul, MN 55101 (PH: 651-539-1599) (Email: Education.Commerce@state.mn.us). If you have any comments about this course offering, please mail them to the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce.
Contact Us
Continuing Education Provider
Preferred Systems, Inc.
1001 State Street, Suite 1400
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 888-455-7437
info@preferrededucation.com
www.preferrededucation.com
Instructor
Todd Bird
AmeriSpec Inspection Services
13570 Grove Drive, #152
Maple Grove, MN 55378
Phone: 763-420-5535
tbird@amerispec.net
https://amerispec.com/minneapolisnorth
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