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Ohio Real Estate Continuing Education
Completing your continuing education by your renewal deadline has never been easier. We have compiled the best courses for Ohio Real Estate agents to help you not only renew your license but to learn the latest in real estate market trends so you can be successful.
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30 Hours
This complete package includes all 30 hours of CE (residential topics) required for Sales active license renewals.
Courses included in this package:
*This course meets the NAR QUADRENNIAL requirement standard. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
This complete package includes all 30 hours of CE (residential topics) required for Sales active license renewals.
Courses included in this package:
- Complying with the Canon: Ohio Real Estate Licensee Ethics (3 required Ethics hours)*
- Navigating Ohio Agency (3 required Ohio Law hours)
- Breaking Barriers: Fair Housing in Ohio (3 Ohio Civil Liberties hours)
- Attracting Online Consumers: Listings and Syndication (3 elective hours)
- Did You Serve? Identifying Homebuying Advantages for Veterans (3 elective hours)
- Going Green: The Environmental Movement in Real Estate (3 elective hours)
- Marijuana in Real Estate (3 elective hours)
- Marketing, Advertising, and Social Media Compliance (3 elective hours)
- Personal Safety (3 elective hours)
- Working With Real Estate Investors: Understanding Investor Strategies (3 elective hours)
*This course meets the NAR QUADRENNIAL requirement standard. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
9 Hours
This package includes 9 required hours of CE (residential topics) required for Broker and Sales active license renewals.
Courses included in this package:
*This course meets the NAR QUADRENNIAL requirement standard. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
This package includes 9 required hours of CE (residential topics) required for Broker and Sales active license renewals.
Courses included in this package:
- Complying with the Canon (3 Required Ethics Hours*)
- Navigating Ohio Agency (3 Required Ohio Law Hours)
- Ohio Civil Liberties - Breaking Barriers: Fair Housing in Ohio (3 Required Ohio Civil Liberties Hours)
*This course meets the NAR QUADRENNIAL requirement standard. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
30 Hours
OH 30.0 hours Salespersons Renewal Package #1 contains:
OH 30.0 hours Salespersons Renewal Package #1 contains:
- 5.0 hours Building Green
- 6.0 hours Valuation, Marketing, and Listings
- 3.0 hours Civil Rights
- 3.0 hours Ohio Core Law
- 3.0 hours Ethics - Ohio Canons
- 3.0 hours Agency Exposed
- 3.0 hours Disclosure Is Not A Secret
- 4.0 hours Risk Awareness
30 Hours
OH 30.0 hours Salespersons Renewal Package #2 contains:
OH 30.0 hours Salespersons Renewal Package #2 contains:
- 6.0 hours Avoiding Common Mistakes
- 3.0 hours Floods and other Natural Hazards
- 4.0 hours Contracts and Leasing
- 4.0 hours The Power of Social Media Marketing
- 3.0 hours Civil Rights
- 3.0 hours Ohio Core Law
- 3.0 hours Ethics - Ohio Canons
- 4.0 hours Mortgage Fraud
Ohio Core Course- Click Course Title To View More
3 Hours
This popular title was developed specifically to meet the needs of the diverse population in Ohio and includes the specific fair housing regulations upheld by the state. The course provides a solid foundation of core fair housing basics but explores the topic further to making the course engaging for students. Topics include definitions of each protected class, prohibited actions, online and traditional advertising guidelines as well exemptions to fair housing laws.
This course meets the Ohio 3 hour requirement for Civil Rights/Liberties-Fair Housing.
This popular title was developed specifically to meet the needs of the diverse population in Ohio and includes the specific fair housing regulations upheld by the state. The course provides a solid foundation of core fair housing basics but explores the topic further to making the course engaging for students. Topics include definitions of each protected class, prohibited actions, online and traditional advertising guidelines as well exemptions to fair housing laws.
This course meets the Ohio 3 hour requirement for Civil Rights/Liberties-Fair Housing.
3 Hours
The course explores a licensee’s ethical responsibilities to the public and the real estate industry. This includes specific rules and rulings provided by state statutes and administrative bodies as well as practical suggestions for maintaining compliance. The course closes with a section on the ethical duties to fellow licensees promoting mutual respect and professionalism for all Ohio professionals.
This course meets the Ohio Core requirement for 3 hours of Ethics + meets the NAR QUADRENNIAL requirement standard. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
The course explores a licensee’s ethical responsibilities to the public and the real estate industry. This includes specific rules and rulings provided by state statutes and administrative bodies as well as practical suggestions for maintaining compliance. The course closes with a section on the ethical duties to fellow licensees promoting mutual respect and professionalism for all Ohio professionals.
This course meets the Ohio Core requirement for 3 hours of Ethics + meets the NAR QUADRENNIAL requirement standard. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
3 Hours
*In Ohio, this course is classified as 3 core hours of CIVIL RIGHTS/LIBERTIES.
The real estate market reflects the diverse population that is present in the United States today with individuals of different races, ethnicities, lifestyles, and cultures. The interests and goals of individuals within diverse populations influence their decision making process within the purchase of real estate. It is critical that the successful real estate professional understands and adapts to others’ lifestyles.
Course highlights include:
*In Ohio, this course is classified as 3 core hours of CIVIL RIGHTS/LIBERTIES.
The real estate market reflects the diverse population that is present in the United States today with individuals of different races, ethnicities, lifestyles, and cultures. The interests and goals of individuals within diverse populations influence their decision making process within the purchase of real estate. It is critical that the successful real estate professional understands and adapts to others’ lifestyles.
Course highlights include:
- Resources that will help you identify the diversity of the population living in your area
- Numerous examples of characteristics and beliefs that can be present in a diverse population
- Statistics from the National Association of REALTORS® relating to diversity
- A summary of requirements outlined in various fair housing laws and details about federally protected classes
- Suggestions that will help you in your efforts working with a diverse group of clients
3 Hours
Creating agency relationships is at the very core of your role as a real estate professional. A complete understanding of how Ohio views agency is critical to ensure clients are being properly served and you remain in compliance. Authored by industry veterans, this course explores both the duties and responsibilities of a listing and buyer`s agent as defined by Ohio law as well as the proper way to waive specific duties.
This course meets the Ohio requirement for 3 hours of Core Law.
Creating agency relationships is at the very core of your role as a real estate professional. A complete understanding of how Ohio views agency is critical to ensure clients are being properly served and you remain in compliance. Authored by industry veterans, this course explores both the duties and responsibilities of a listing and buyer`s agent as defined by Ohio law as well as the proper way to waive specific duties.
This course meets the Ohio requirement for 3 hours of Core Law.
3 Hours
This course meets the Ohio Core requirement for 3 hours of Ethics.
Commercial real estate professionals who adhere to a high set of standards help restore confidence and stability in today’s unsure marketplace. The National Association of REALTORS®’ Code of Ethics and Ohio’s Cannons of Ethics help real estate professionals navigate various real estate activities with the highest degree of honesty and integrity. Through this course, you will explore topics covered in the Code of Ethics and Cannons of Ethics and you will learn about their various applications in relation to your daily commercial real estate practice.
*This course meets the NAR QUADRENNIAL requirement standard. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
This course meets the Ohio Core requirement for 3 hours of Ethics.
Commercial real estate professionals who adhere to a high set of standards help restore confidence and stability in today’s unsure marketplace. The National Association of REALTORS®’ Code of Ethics and Ohio’s Cannons of Ethics help real estate professionals navigate various real estate activities with the highest degree of honesty and integrity. Through this course, you will explore topics covered in the Code of Ethics and Cannons of Ethics and you will learn about their various applications in relation to your daily commercial real estate practice.
*This course meets the NAR QUADRENNIAL requirement standard. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
Individual Courses - Click Course Title To View More
6 Hours
From the time your buyers sign their purchase agreements, to the time they finally get the keys to their new home, the mortgage process can be filled with anxiety, frustration, and uncertainty. Through your understanding of the process, you will be able to provide your clients with a road map through the maze.
Highlights of this course include:
From the time your buyers sign their purchase agreements, to the time they finally get the keys to their new home, the mortgage process can be filled with anxiety, frustration, and uncertainty. Through your understanding of the process, you will be able to provide your clients with a road map through the maze.
Highlights of this course include:
- Video outlining the mortgage process
- Tips on helping your clients avoid predatory lending
- Updated statistics from the Center for Responsible Lending
- Current lender disclosure requirements
- 2010 updates to 1003 loan application
- Homebuyer Do's and Don'ts flier that agents can pass on to their clients
- Tips on compiling and managing your short list of reputable lenders
- Current loan documentation rules
- Details regarding closing and closing documents
3 Hours
It is estimated that approximately $300 billion in real estate is transacted by investors each year. Grab your piece of the pie by understanding the driving forces in the dynamic residential real estate investment market. Possessing knowledge of the strategies and mindsets of investors will help you serve your valuable investor clients effectively, responsibly, and ethically.
Through this course, you will learn the impact of real estate investment in the United States, the opportunities that exist for investors, and your role in representing the residential real estate investor.
Course Highlights include:
It is estimated that approximately $300 billion in real estate is transacted by investors each year. Grab your piece of the pie by understanding the driving forces in the dynamic residential real estate investment market. Possessing knowledge of the strategies and mindsets of investors will help you serve your valuable investor clients effectively, responsibly, and ethically.
Through this course, you will learn the impact of real estate investment in the United States, the opportunities that exist for investors, and your role in representing the residential real estate investor.
Course Highlights include:
- Resources from Keller Williams Publishing, National Real Estate Investors Association, OwnAmerica, and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) that will help you serve your investor clients
- A Criteria Worksheet handout that can be utilized in your efforts finding properties for your clients
- Insights from The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine, and Crash Boom! that will help you understand the mindset and strategies of investors
- Details about current real estate market conditions and the impact of investors on the market over time
- A look at recent data from the U.S. census, NAR surveys, and other independent studies, as well as a discussion about what it all means for today’s real estate investors
- Tips for acting ethically, providing a high level of service, and avoiding liability issues while working with investors
- Advice for becoming a real estate investor yourself, including legal landmines to guard against
3 Hours
First and foremost, you, as a real estate professional, are an entrepreneur. This course guides you through proven methods to assist you in developing a successful, workable business plan. You will learn about creating a vision for your business and the tools necessary to achieve that vision.
Course highlights include:
First and foremost, you, as a real estate professional, are an entrepreneur. This course guides you through proven methods to assist you in developing a successful, workable business plan. You will learn about creating a vision for your business and the tools necessary to achieve that vision.
Course highlights include:
- A Business Plan Worksheet that will help you reflect on your accomplishments and focus on your goals for the future
- Helpful ideas for defining your real estate business, vision statement and mission statement
- Details about identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and setting realistic, attainable goals
- A Business Plan Template that you can edit to create your business plan
- Instructions on analyzing your sphere of influence and tips for adding contacts to your sphere
- Tips on calculating the levels of productivity you will need to meet in order to achieve your income and profitability goals
3 Hours
In a race, you don't finish unless you cross the finish line. A real estate transaction can be similar. All the hard work, the showings, the negotiations, the contracts, and the communications are all part of the race. The final step, finish line, comes at the closing. The signing of all the documents and transferring of ownership from one person to another comes at the finish line.
Course highlights include:
In a race, you don't finish unless you cross the finish line. A real estate transaction can be similar. All the hard work, the showings, the negotiations, the contracts, and the communications are all part of the race. The final step, finish line, comes at the closing. The signing of all the documents and transferring of ownership from one person to another comes at the finish line.
Course highlights include:
- Details that will help you protect ownership rights and understand liens, encumbrances, and title insurance
- A list of the four basic rights of owning and possessing property and explanations of how these rights impact property owners
- Characteristics of a valid deed, and descriptions of grant deeds, warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, tax deeds, gift deeds, and deeds in lieu of foreclosure
- Items included on a full title report, an ownership and encumbrance property report, a legal and vesting report, and a land title report
- Details about items covered by the lender's title insurance policy and those covered by the borrower's policy
- An explanation of the contents of the HUD-1 Settlement Statement
3 Hours
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the most powerful tool that you, as a real estate professional, have at your disposal. Potential buyers, in addition to other real estate professionals, can view your listings through a multitude of websites. How you use the MLS communicates your level of professionalism and attracts people to your properties.
This course provides common sense theories and best practices from industry experts. Harness the full power of the MLS, starting with a full understanding of how data flow in and out of the MLS. Apply the practical concepts from this course to:
Course highlights include:
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the most powerful tool that you, as a real estate professional, have at your disposal. Potential buyers, in addition to other real estate professionals, can view your listings through a multitude of websites. How you use the MLS communicates your level of professionalism and attracts people to your properties.
This course provides common sense theories and best practices from industry experts. Harness the full power of the MLS, starting with a full understanding of how data flow in and out of the MLS. Apply the practical concepts from this course to:
Course highlights include:
- Write exceptional listing descriptions
- Prepare listings that receive the attention they deserve
- Remain in compliance with fair housing, advertising, ethics, and anti-trust regulations
3 Hours
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) acquires thousands of homes every year through foreclosure on properties that had Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgages. This course explains the processes and procedures involved in listing and selling HUD homes, including how the properties are awarded to individual brokers for listing, how brokers and agents are compensated for these sales, and how they are listed and marketed.
Course highlights include:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) acquires thousands of homes every year through foreclosure on properties that had Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgages. This course explains the processes and procedures involved in listing and selling HUD homes, including how the properties are awarded to individual brokers for listing, how brokers and agents are compensated for these sales, and how they are listed and marketed.
Course highlights include:
- Overview of increased commission opportunities
- Explanation of FHA financing, and the FHA foreclosure process
- A summary of the roles created through HUD's Management and Marketing III program, and details regarding the duties associated with each role
- A description of the documents involved in the sale of a HUD home
- Rules outlining the advertisement of HUD homes
- Details about the HUD home bidding process
6 Hours
It is widely known that government exists due to the taxation of you and your client's income and property. Your clients should be aware that tax consequences occur as a result of each real estate transaction. Although as a real estate professional you should not provide tax or legal advice, you can identify the potential income and other tax affects for your sellers and buyers, and advise them to seek appropriate legal and tax counsel.
Course highlights include:
It is widely known that government exists due to the taxation of you and your client's income and property. Your clients should be aware that tax consequences occur as a result of each real estate transaction. Although as a real estate professional you should not provide tax or legal advice, you can identify the potential income and other tax affects for your sellers and buyers, and advise them to seek appropriate legal and tax counsel.
Course highlights include:
- Details outlining in-home office deduction requirements, and an explanation of how to calculate these deductions
- A clear definition of qualified residences
- Details about loans that commonly qualify for interest deductions
- Instructions on calculating an adjusted basis, a capital gain/loss, a net selling price, and a gain or loss on the sale of assets
- An overview of commercial real estate 1031 Like-Kind Exchange requirements
6 Hours
The financing of a home is as integral to real estate transactions as finding the home itself, and it is beneficial for you to have a clear understanding of the entire financing process. This course will help you to gain a better understanding of the changes the mortgage market has experienced over the years.
Highlights of this course include:
The financing of a home is as integral to real estate transactions as finding the home itself, and it is beneficial for you to have a clear understanding of the entire financing process. This course will help you to gain a better understanding of the changes the mortgage market has experienced over the years.
Highlights of this course include:
- Details outlining the history and purpose of real estate financing
- Explanation of the roles and regulations of FNMA, GNMA, FHLMC, FHA, and VA
- Video outlining the rise and fall of the mortgage market and global economy
- Information about HAFA and Making Home Affordable
- Statistics from the Center for Responsible Lending and the Federal Reserve
- Affordability Worksheet, to assist clients in calculating their maximum affordable purchase price
- Homebuyer Do's and Don'ts flier with tips for your clients
- Instructions on calculating LTV, front-end and back-end ratios, and monthly mortgage payments
- Details and qualification requirements for several popular financing options
3 Hours
The trend to “go green” now extends beyond weekly recycling efforts and the latest Hybrid cars. In fact, the effects of this movement are becoming increasingly visible in the real estate market. This means that it is crucial for you, as an industry professional, to have a thorough understanding of green home qualifications, eco-friendly remodeling possibilities, and energy-efficient technologies.
This course provides you with the information you need to successfully guide your more eco-minded clients. Whether you’re helping a buyer find a newly constructed green home or advising a seller on green remodeling efforts to improve a listing, you’ll be able to provide your clients with support they need.
Course highlights include:
The trend to “go green” now extends beyond weekly recycling efforts and the latest Hybrid cars. In fact, the effects of this movement are becoming increasingly visible in the real estate market. This means that it is crucial for you, as an industry professional, to have a thorough understanding of green home qualifications, eco-friendly remodeling possibilities, and energy-efficient technologies.
This course provides you with the information you need to successfully guide your more eco-minded clients. Whether you’re helping a buyer find a newly constructed green home or advising a seller on green remodeling efforts to improve a listing, you’ll be able to provide your clients with support they need.
Course highlights include:
- An overview of green footprints, sustainability, and the environmental effects of energy-efficient homes
- Information on green renovation options, such as the use of renewable flooring, tubular skylights, xeriscaping, and more
- Videos and Internet resources that provide details on programs, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), and ENERGY STAR®
- Details about green property requirements, as outlined by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- Statistics on the cost-saving benefits of green remodeling efforts and energy-efficient technology and appliances
- Tips for inexpensive, yet effective green makeovers that make homes more appealing to eco-conscious buyers
3 Hours
When licensees represent clients in a commercial transaction, whether marketing the building or assisting in the purchase, knowledge of the building’s structure and systems is vital. A building is comprised of its architectural features and its MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) systems. In this course you’ll learn about:
Highlights of this course include:
When licensees represent clients in a commercial transaction, whether marketing the building or assisting in the purchase, knowledge of the building’s structure and systems is vital. A building is comprised of its architectural features and its MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) systems. In this course you’ll learn about:
Highlights of this course include:
- A foundational understanding of … foundations! Includes footings and how they work with foundations to form a system, design concerns of foundations including soil conditions, water tables and live and dead loads
- Design considerations for roofs, walls, windows and doors
- An overview of HVAC types and considerations, including cost, efficiency and varying tenant needs
- A look at electrical, lighting, controls and fire and security alarms, and how they differ by building use and tenant need
- How external conditions can impact building design, occupancy and parking, including zoning and code location, topography, environmental factors
3 Hours
Client advocacy filters into every aspect of your real estate business, starting with the method you use to pursue new clients through your follow-up call after you have executed a transaction. This course takes the concept of advocacy and applies it to everyday actions in commercial real estate. Numerous examples populate the course, including strategies to employ when pursuing new business, opportunities to educate your clients, and effective discussion points to help your clients see when an expert is needed. Good service means being an effective advocate, and this course will help polish those advocating skills.
Course highlights include:
Ed Riggins, Senior Vice President with Cresa Atlanta, assisted in the development of Client Advocacy in Commercial Real Estate, serving as the course's subject matter expert. Ed is a Life Member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, and he's among less than 1% of practitioners nationally to hold both the SIOR and CCIM designations. www.edriggins.com
Client advocacy filters into every aspect of your real estate business, starting with the method you use to pursue new clients through your follow-up call after you have executed a transaction. This course takes the concept of advocacy and applies it to everyday actions in commercial real estate. Numerous examples populate the course, including strategies to employ when pursuing new business, opportunities to educate your clients, and effective discussion points to help your clients see when an expert is needed. Good service means being an effective advocate, and this course will help polish those advocating skills.
Course highlights include:
- Real life examples of complicated transactions and the key actions that made them successful
- Evaluation of how specialization expands your core competencies resulting in a more stable and successful business strategy
- A deep look at your client interactions with specific advice on how to improve the results
Ed Riggins, Senior Vice President with Cresa Atlanta, assisted in the development of Client Advocacy in Commercial Real Estate, serving as the course's subject matter expert. Ed is a Life Member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, and he's among less than 1% of practitioners nationally to hold both the SIOR and CCIM designations. www.edriggins.com
3 Hours
Landlord representatives usually referred to as “leasing agents” or “leasing brokers,” serve a key role in commercial real estate: getting tenants for their clients’ buildings. Accomplishing that goal is a lengthy, multi-step process that includes positioning the product in the marketplace, identifying suitable prospects, creating and executing marketing plans, negotiating the deal, and managing all of the steps associated with the leasing process. Landlord reps must have their fingers on the pulse of their market. A thorough knowledge of tenant demographics, occupancy rates, leasing rates, and industry trends is essential. Beyond technical expertise, however, they must also be adept at relationship building, and must know how to coalesce the varying needs of tenants, landlords and leasing brokers into workable, win-win-win deals.
This course provides an overview of commercial leasing, the players involved in commercial leasing, their roles and goals.
Highlights of this course include:
Ed Riggins, Senior Vice President with Cresa Atlanta, assisted in the development of Client Advocacy in Commercial Real Estate, serving as the course's subject matter expert. Ed is a Life Member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, and he's among less than 1% of practitioners nationally to hold both the SIOR and CCIM designations. www.edriggins.com
Landlord representatives usually referred to as “leasing agents” or “leasing brokers,” serve a key role in commercial real estate: getting tenants for their clients’ buildings. Accomplishing that goal is a lengthy, multi-step process that includes positioning the product in the marketplace, identifying suitable prospects, creating and executing marketing plans, negotiating the deal, and managing all of the steps associated with the leasing process. Landlord reps must have their fingers on the pulse of their market. A thorough knowledge of tenant demographics, occupancy rates, leasing rates, and industry trends is essential. Beyond technical expertise, however, they must also be adept at relationship building, and must know how to coalesce the varying needs of tenants, landlords and leasing brokers into workable, win-win-win deals.
This course provides an overview of commercial leasing, the players involved in commercial leasing, their roles and goals.
Highlights of this course include:
- An analysis of the commercial real estate market as it stands today
- A description of the in-house and external landlord reps, and why landlords choose to work with landlord reps
- A survey of a panel of six landlord representatives who have a combined total of nearly 200 years of experience in commercial real estate
- A look at additional training, accreditation and associations for commercial real estate professionals
- A comparison of different types of commercial leases
- An overview of the tenant build-out process
- A timeline with activities for landlord reps from hire to full execution of a commercial leasing listing contract
Ed Riggins, Senior Vice President with Cresa Atlanta, assisted in the development of Client Advocacy in Commercial Real Estate, serving as the course's subject matter expert. Ed is a Life Member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, and he's among less than 1% of practitioners nationally to hold both the SIOR and CCIM designations. www.edriggins.com
3 Hours
Real estate licensees who represent commercial clients, whether as buyers or sellers of commercial properties, must understand the process of valuing commercial properties. To best serve their commercial real estate clients, they need a solid understanding of how commercial properties are valued, how appraisers work, and how that important final number is determined.
Many of the tools and methodologies used by commercial appraisers can also be used by licensees to help their clients determine value when buying, selling or comparing commercial real estate. While a valuation prepared by a real estate licensee will never take the place of a formal appraisal, it is important for licensees to understand the definitions of value used by appraisers, the methodologies used, the three approaches to value, and how value of commercial properties is determined. It is also important for licensees to be able to read and extract information from a professional appraisal report.
Highlights of this course include:
Real estate licensees who represent commercial clients, whether as buyers or sellers of commercial properties, must understand the process of valuing commercial properties. To best serve their commercial real estate clients, they need a solid understanding of how commercial properties are valued, how appraisers work, and how that important final number is determined.
Many of the tools and methodologies used by commercial appraisers can also be used by licensees to help their clients determine value when buying, selling or comparing commercial real estate. While a valuation prepared by a real estate licensee will never take the place of a formal appraisal, it is important for licensees to understand the definitions of value used by appraisers, the methodologies used, the three approaches to value, and how value of commercial properties is determined. It is also important for licensees to be able to read and extract information from a professional appraisal report.
Highlights of this course include:
- Definitions of commonly used commercial appraisal terms
- An in-depth look at the process of data collection, analysis and three approaches to value (cost, income and sales comparison) for commercial property valuation
- Faculty expert, Bill James, a 40-year veteran of commercial appraisal, takes students step-by-step through a real-life appraisal report, which includes the process of data collection, approaches to value, analysis and value determination
- More than two dozen handouts used in a real-life commercial appraisal, with a detailed explanation of each
3 Hours
The Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate provides a solid foundation for your understanding of commercial real estate. The course covers the need-to-know information on a broad range of commercial topics.
If you're an experienced residential licensee, a few of the fundamentals of commercial real estate will be familiar to you—the importance of location, for example. In many other regards, commercial differs sharply from residential real estate. You'll be working with executives, investors, and business owners in commercial real estate, individuals whose focus is squarely on the bottom line.
Equipped with the information and advice found in this course, you'll be well-prepared to grasp the more complex aspects of commercial real estate as you gain more experience in the industry.
Course highlights include:
The Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate provides a solid foundation for your understanding of commercial real estate. The course covers the need-to-know information on a broad range of commercial topics.
If you're an experienced residential licensee, a few of the fundamentals of commercial real estate will be familiar to you—the importance of location, for example. In many other regards, commercial differs sharply from residential real estate. You'll be working with executives, investors, and business owners in commercial real estate, individuals whose focus is squarely on the bottom line.
Equipped with the information and advice found in this course, you'll be well-prepared to grasp the more complex aspects of commercial real estate as you gain more experience in the industry.
Course highlights include:
- Definitions of key terms and concepts that apply to commercial real estate.
- A detailed explanation of how to identify and meet the various needs of your commercial real estate clients.
- An analysis of the main differences between commercial and residential real estate sales.
- An overview of the most common valuation methods for real estate and businesses.
- Tips on gathering the demographic and location-related details that clients need to make well-informed decisions.
6 Hours
Aspects of the commercial sales transaction and tax deferred exchanges are covered in great detail. You will learn the essential elements of the contract, closing procedures, and documentation in a commercial sale along with the benefits and requirements of a tax deferred exchange.
Aspects of the commercial sales transaction and tax deferred exchanges are covered in great detail. You will learn the essential elements of the contract, closing procedures, and documentation in a commercial sale along with the benefits and requirements of a tax deferred exchange.
6 Hours
A brief history of the savings and loan industry progresses into present commercial real estate financing practices. The different types of financing available to commercial properties and their characteristics are explained in detail. Investment evaluation methods including property comparison, appraisal, capitalization rates, and the time value of money are also covered.
A brief history of the savings and loan industry progresses into present commercial real estate financing practices. The different types of financing available to commercial properties and their characteristics are explained in detail. Investment evaluation methods including property comparison, appraisal, capitalization rates, and the time value of money are also covered.
3 Hours
Ethics in Real Estate covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code. Sample scenarios are included as a decision making practice for licensees. This course will insure that real estate professionals have a strong understanding of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Code of Ethics and understand the difference between ethical and unethical behavior.
(Meets NAR's 3-Hour Mandatory Ethics Renewal Training)
Ethics in Real Estate covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code. Sample scenarios are included as a decision making practice for licensees. This course will insure that real estate professionals have a strong understanding of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Code of Ethics and understand the difference between ethical and unethical behavior.
(Meets NAR's 3-Hour Mandatory Ethics Renewal Training)
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