Staying current on the latest trends in the real estate industry has never been more important. From the latest regulations to the latest technology, staying up-to-date can keep your business growing in this growing real estate market. Real-Ce.com has selected the very best in real estate continuing education courses for West Virginia Real Estate agents to help you not only renew your real estate license but to learn the latest in real estate market trends so you can be successful.
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*Licensees are not permitted to take any of the same courses that they completed in the previous two renewal cycles. If you need to swap out courses, our Customer Service Representatives would be happy to help. Give us a call CE Shop at 888.827.0777.
7 Hours
This complete package includes all 7 required CE hours for broker and salesperson renewals with active licenses.
Courses included in this package:
Title and Escrow: Two Families, One Transaction (4 Hours)
Code of Ethics: Good for Your Clients and Your Business (3 Hours)
*Licensees are not permitted to take any of the same courses that they completed in the previous two renewal cycles. If you need to swap out courses, our Customer Service Representatives would be happy to help. Give us a call CE Shop at 888.827.0777.
**This course meets the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training (formerly known as NAR QUADRENNIAL) Requirement. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
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:
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
Practicing real estate during a hot market is not business as usual. Ethical, legal and practical issues occur when buyers scramble to “get theirs” while listing agents guard the gate—sometimes using questionable means.
No matter the market dynamics, a licensee’s fiduciary duties do not change. A buyer’s agent still has the duty to put client needs first, and help buyers obtain properties meeting their needs for the lowest price possible. Listing agents also must put the seller’s interest first, and try to secure for them the best price and most favorable terms.
This course shows licensees how to navigate hot market dynamics ethically and legally, whether representing buyers or sellers.
Course highlights include:
An overview of hot market dynamics, including low inventory, cash buyers, multiple offers, appraisal and lending issues
How to stay ethical, legal and avoid violating MLS rules when taking a pocket listing
A discussion of private listing groups and their potential risks for fair housing and anti-trust violations
Buyer strategies for writing winning offers—and guerilla tactics to avoid
Escalator clauses, what they are and how to respond to them
Ways to assist sellers in evaluating offers based not only on price and terms but also on buyer strength
Strategies for responding to multiple offers
Options for buyers and sellers when properties do not appraise
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:
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
Electronic transactions and e-signatures can give you the competitive edge you need to attract new business, better serve existing clients, and improve your bottom line.
This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of how national and international laws define an electronic signature, how e-signature technology is currently being used by real estate professionals, and how you can use it in your day-to-day transactions. Additionally, this course looks at the use of e-mail to conduct negotiations and at several real-life case studies currently affecting how you do business.
Course highlights include:
A look at what it takes to make an e-mail a legally binding agreement, including a discussion of the “mirror image” rule
Tips for ensuring that your e-mail communications remain blunder free
A discussion of the pros and cons of e-mail disclaimers and how much protection they really provide users
A look at how e-signatures are becoming more and more commonplace in the real estate industry, with institutions like the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and mortgage giants like Freddie Mac accepting e-signatures and the National Association of REALTORS® partnering with DocuSign, an e-signature provider
A detailed discussion of several national and international e-signature laws, including the Electronic
Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN), the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), and EU Directive 1999/93/EC
A review of several precedent-setting case studies and their influence on the use of electronic negotiations in the real estate industry
An examination of the financial and practical benefits of using e-signature technology
Tips for selecting an e-signature technology that fits your needs as a busy real estate agent
A description of the crucial security features and authentication methods to look for in an e-signature software
Tips for successfully integrating e-signature technology into your day-to-day business transactions
4 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:
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
4 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:
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