Severe Weather & Property Resilience Certification (SWP)

Whether it’s a hailstorm, a wildfire, or an unexpected deep freeze, weather-related damage is now a year-round concern for homeowners. The Severe Weather & Property Resilience Certification (SWP) gives agents a practical playbook to help clients prepare their homes, respond wisely, and recover smoothly from nature’s worst surprises. This isn't a doom-and-gloom course. It's about showing agents how to become the calm in the storm.

Here’s what you’ll cover:

1. Earthquakes – Especially important for West Coast agents, get familiar with fault zones, retrofitting, and insurance gaps.
   
2. Fires – Wildfire and structure fire risks are top of mind in many markets; this section walks through fire-hardened construction, defensible space rules, and post-fire restoration basics.
   
3. Flooding – Understand FEMA zones, flood insurance quirks, and how to help buyers and sellers make smart decisions in flood-prone areas.
   
4. Freezes – From burst pipes to heat tape, know how to prepare a home for freezing temps and what to do if the damage is already done.
   
5. Hail – Learn how to spot pre- and post-storm damage, advise on insurance claims, and educate clients on impact-resistant materials.
6. Tornadoes – Gain insight into safe rooms, wind-resistant construction, and how to talk tornado risk, even in places that rarely see them.

You won’t just walk away with weather facts. You’ll leave with the kind of street-smart, boots-on-the-ground knowledge that clients actually remember (and refer you for). Because in real estate, being the one who can spot a hail-damaged roof or explain why that crawlspace flooded last winter? That’s next-level service.