Unmasking Vacant Property Scams: Safeguarding Real Estate Transactions
Presented By:
Drew Bain
CEO
My City Home Inspector
September 16, 2026
12:00 PM Eastern Time
Greater Chattanooga Realtors® (GCAR)
2963 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37406
2.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): TN
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The real estate market is rife with opportunities, but it also poses significant risks—one of which is vacant property scams. As a real estate professional, you have the responsibility to protect not only yourself but also your clients from falling prey to these scams. This course aims to equip you with the essential knowledge and tools to identify and mitigate the risks associated with vacant property scams.

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Course Details
Learning Objectives

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

  1. Understand what vacant property scams are and their prevalence in the industry.
  2. Identify the red flags and common tactics used by scammers.
  3. Conduct due diligence to confirm the legitimate ownership of a vacant property.
  4. Take preventive measures to avoid falling victim to scams.
About The Instructor
Drew has been a Home Inspector for 7 years and has lead the company as CEO for 4 years.
Starting as Chattanooga Home Inspector, the team has been an industry leader for over 12 years.
Earning the title of Chattanooga's Best of the Best Home Inspection Team for 8 consecutive years.
Now with 9 Inspectors, They are rebranding to My City Home Inspector, bringing their elite inspection experience to clients and agents from Chattanooga to Nashville, Knoxville to Atlanta, and everywhere in between.
Education Credits
Real Estate Continuing Education (Tennessee) 
2.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Price: FREE (No Fee)

Having fully met the requirements of the Tennessee Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing, the following course approval has been granted. Provider Approval: #1645. Course Approval: 20-1312276.
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Education Provider

Preferred Systems, Inc.
5148 Peach St, Suite 516
Erie, PA 16509
Phone: 888.455.7437
info@preferrededucation.com
www.preferrededucation.com
Instructor

Drew Bain
License Number:  01620
My City Home Inspector
5957 Dayton Blvd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
Phone: 423.598.0864
drew@mycityhomeinspector.com
www.chattanoogahomeinspector.com
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