A sewer scope is a video inspection of the lateral sewer line leading from the house at/near the foundation and connecting to the city or HOA tap or septic tank.  This inspection is often completed by a licensed home inspector during the home inspection process, whose final report can affect the settlement of a real estate transaction.  By becoming better educated on the different options available for the inspection, real estate agents can ease their clients’ anxieties by sharing knowledge of what to expect during and after the sewer scope inspection.

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

• Define what a sewer scope/video inspection is
• Explain why a sewer scope should be part of every real estate transaction.
• Understand the buyer/seller expectations with regards to a sewer scope
• Describe the limitations that may be encountered during a sewer scope
• Be familiarized with the sewer scope report and what is included in it.
• Describe the steps to take once a problem is found during a scope
• Advise clients on the importance of sewer scope inspections