Raleigh Regional
Assn. of Realtors
111 Realtors Way
Cary, NC 27513
( 919) 654-5400 voice
( 919) 654-5401
fax info@rrar.com
Continuing Education Elective Courses 2007-2008
Continuing Education
Elective Courses 2009-2010
Accredited Buyer’s
Representative 2237
And the Commission Says
2270 A study of some of the most commonly asked questions by real estate licensees.
This is a compilation of articles written by the Commission and published in
The Bulletin during the past twenty years. The material is presented in Q &
A format.
Art of the Short
Sale 2829
This course provides you with the knowledge needed to proficiently work short
sales in today’s real estate market by providing an insight into: What
can we expect as we work through this market? Who is the real decision maker
and how do I contact them? What is the process I can expect to go through?
How long does it normally take? What will be required as far as documentation?
What common Short Sale issues should you watch out for?
Basic Residential Construction 2950
Become better informed about residential construction!
In this course learn to:
Differentiate between the most common architectural styles
Understand how to read dimensions from standard floor plans
Explain the concept behind scale in floor plans, elevations, and details
You will also assess building site issues involving zoning, drainage, utilities, and access.
BICAR 2010
2009-2010 Broker in Charge Annual Review Course is a 4 hour course which must
be completed prior to June 10, 2010 by ALL brokers-in-charge who were designated
as a broker-in-charge prior to July 1, 2010 and who wish to remain a broker-in-charge
as of July 1, 2010 for the 20010-2011 license period. This course will
count as an elective CE credit and the BIC will not have to complete an
''elective'' course. HOWEVER, all BIC's still must complete the annual
mandatory Real Estate Update Course which all licensees must take each
year as part of their 8 hrs of CE to be on active status.
Buyer Representation
in RE 2241 This course includes foundations of buyer agency, presentation and implementation
of buyer agency, exercising due diligence as a buyer’s agent, incorporating
buyer agency into existing real estate practices, and technology for buyer’s
agents.
Buyers, Brokers,
Builders & Blueprints: The
purpose of this course is to assist the buyer, on site agent, buyer’s
agent and builder in the selling of new homes. Such issues that
will be discussed will be avoiding common problems of new construction,
contract concerns, creating good communication skills, doing a proper
walkthrough and understanding the builder’s warranty. Procuring
cause, agency law and earning commissions will also be discussed. Students
will also be given the opportunity to learn and read basic blueprints
and to identify some problem areas that may face their buyers.
Comprehensive Short Sale Seminar 2999
How to do every aspect of a short sale from beginning to end. Learn special negotiating tools and how to avoid losing your commission.
Contract Maze 2430
This course was designed to navigate the intricate details and elusive
question of "When does an offer become a contract?"
Eight Creative
Strategies for a Slow Market 2925
By the end of the program, students will be able to apply creative strategies
to help consumers in a slow or slowing market, such as: seller/owner financing,
using the time value of money, discounting mortgages, buyer financing techniques
and appropriate pricing techniques, including seller-paid buyer incentives
as well as broker incentives.
Environmental Issues
in Real Estate 2242
MOLD, MILDEW and MOISTURE are "hot" topics! Come learn how to properly
handle the "mold" issue as well as buried underground oil tanks,
lead-based paint, radon gas, asbestos, pesticides, wetlands, and urea formaldehyde
foam insulation.
Ethics and Real Estate 2419 This 4-hour elective course covers the spectrum of this subject, from distinguishing
ethics from laws and morals, to presenting several "ethical dilemmas in
real estate". Satisfies NAR's 4 YR Ethic
Requirement.
Ethics for REALTORS® 2750
This course satisfies the NAR requirement of one ethics course once every four
years. This new and improved ethics course teaches the most up-to-date
changes to the Code of Ethics as well as new case studies on solicitation
of clients, procuring cause, advertising, written agreements, and agents
leaving their present firm. Maximize your time by satisfying the REALTOR
requirement of 2.5 hours and also receive NCREC credit for 4 hours of elective
credit.
Ethics in Today’s Real Estate World 2811
In daily real estate practice, agents are required to make decisions that involve
ethical reasoning. This text explores the ethical issues surrounding real estate
transactions and provides a blueprint for evaluating a situation and making
the ethical decision for all involved parties.
Facts, Fines and
Felonies 2827
Explores over 15 RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) scenarios that
involve real estate agents, lenders, builders, title insurers and attorneys. Students
will also have a video from the National Association of Realtors on the Sherman
Anti Trust Act and how to properly handle commissions, limited service brokerage
companies and listing presentations. Finally, students will discuss
the best questions ever asked in CE classes pertaining to agency and ethics
issues.
Financing Dreams
2412
Want to help your first-time home buyers realize their dreams? North
Carolina Housing Finance Agency provides low cost mortgage programs to assist
your buyers. The Financing Dreams class will provide information about the
NCHFA financing programs.
For the Good of All:
The REALTOR® Code of Ethics: 2504
This course is designed to address the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, including
the role of the Grievance and Professional Standards Committees, procuring
cause, arbitration and mediation .Satisfies NAR's
4 YR Ethic Requirement.
For Your Own Good: REALTOR® Ethics 2420 Satisfies
NAR's 4 YR Ethic Requirement.
This course answers the following questions: What is the public perception
of my profession's honesty and integrity? What is the purpose of a code of
ethics? What are the critical elements of the REALTOR® Code Of Ethics?
How can we foster a more ethical society -- at work and at home?
Foreclosures, Short Sales, REO’s and Auctions 2982
With the number of homes going into foreclosure and short sales today reaching unprecedented highs, it is increasingly important for licensees to stay current on these topics so as to remain competitive and successful in the market. This brand-new continuing education course discusses four hot topics in today’s market: Foreclosures, Short Sales, REO’s, and Auctions.
House Pricing and Market Trend Analysis 3012
Sharpen pricing skills by identifying the reasons for the existence of agents, explaining the appraisal process, explaining the steps in the sales comparison approach to value, determining the trends, etc.
If Your Were The Judge
2447 This course was designed to understand the legal ramifications of real
property contract law as determined by the courts of our land.
International Real Estate: A Primer 2887
This course covers factors influencing international buyers to invest in U.S.
real estate and those which influence Americans to buy overseas. It also
covers U.S. restrictions on foreign investments.
Money Talks: Compensation
Issues 2804
A course on lawfully collecting and providing referral fees, answering questions
about your fees and services as well as minimum services, companies, and anti-trust
issues.
Mortgage Fraud
and Predatory Lending 2878
This course addresses the hand-in-hand issues of: predatory lending and mortgage
fraud, as well as how they affect foreclosed and repossessed properties. Each
section is dedicated to a specific topic and includes a definition and discussion
of the issue, relevant information, and the impact of the topic on real estate
agents.
Professional Ethics: It's the Right Thing to do 2479 Satisfies NAR's 4 YR
Ethic Requirement.
Property Disclosures:
Reducing Risk 2606 This course discusses surveys of property disclosure issues such
as seller disclosures, home inspections, neighborhood issues, lead-based paint,
mold and various environmental issues.
Property Management &
Managing Risk 2390 Emphasis includes real-life practice with a comprehensive introduction
to the challenging field of property management. Controlling and avoiding exposure
to liability to protect the client is taught throughout this course.
RE & Taxes: What
Agents Should Know 2325 Recognition, development and implementation of ethical reasoning skills
by North Carolina Real Estate Practitioners.
Real Estate Finance
Today 2377 Come learn the newest financing concepts and current trends in lending!
We'll discuss changes to conventional, FHA, and VA loans, but also brainstorm
on special financing alternatives in today's market!
Real Estate Investment
Fundamentals 2917
This course reviews basic investment concepts, but focuses on applying measurement
concepts (equity dividend rates, financial management rate of return (FMRR),
including a complete residential or commercial investment analysis).
Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification (SFR) 2914
Designed for t real estate professionals at all experience levels, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification (SFR) gives you a framework for understanding how to direct distressed sellers to finance, tax, and legal professionals; qualify sellers for short sales; develop a short-sale package, negotiate with lenders; tap into buyer d3mand, safeguard your commission; limit risk and protect buyers.
Risk Management 2073 Come to learn how to protect yourself, your company, and the public! This
in-depth course allows you to develop ways to limit your liability by addressing
"real life" situations which we face in today’s market. We’ll
learn various ways to manage your work
Senior Real State
Specialist (SRES) 2367
Successful Relocation Representative (ABR) 2404
Successful Buyer Representation in New Home Sales (ABR) 2403
Social Media, E-Commerce Issues and Internet Resources 3019
You will learn 1.appropriate and lawful use of social media, such as Twitter and Facebook, 2.Use search engines and techniques to widen or narrow a search; 3. Explore significant real estate resources for consumers on the internet; 4. Virtual violations, copyright infringement, advertising violations, unlicensed activity, spamming and federal laws governing electronic transactions. This course will appeal to licensees of modest computer literacy.
Sustainable Housing
and Building Green 2919
Agents will learn to define green building, its rating systems and benefits
to buyers while reviewing sources of sustainable and renewable power sources.
The Out Of Towners:
2473
Agents will be trained on how to deal with the stresses of their out of town
buyers, what buyers are looking for when an agent does an overview, and how
real estate is done differently in other states/countries. Class will discuss
the top 10 ideas that sell your relocation listing quickly and how to properly
fill out a Broker Market Analysis (BMA) form.
Top 10 Disciplinary Complaints 2572 Over the years, licensees have always read very carefully the "Disciplinary
Actions" printed in the "NREC Bulletin". Review the "Top
10" Commission Disciplinary Complaints and determine how these problems
could have been avoided. Let's learn from other licensees!
Trends in Real
Estate II 2930
Agents will review some of the most important trends in real estate that
affect our marketplace. For example, we will look at trends in the cost
of housing and how higher energy prices will affect the housing market
in the future. Students will also discuss green housing and trends toward
energy efficiency in new construction. Agents will also be discussing profitable
housing options for buyers when purchasing new construction or remodeling
an older home. Finally, agents will learn the many changes at the mortgage
lender’s office along
with the red flags associated with mortgage loan fraud.
Understanding
1031 Tax Free Exchanges 2617 This course gives an overview of how the 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange
works, time frames, planning, and agreements. Real Estate licensees will learn
the basics to benefit their clients.
Understanding
Real Estate Economics2666 “Understanding Real Estate Economics”
is a class designed for real estate agents and investors who hope to have a
better understanding of how our local and national economies affect our housing
market. Areas of discussion will include how baby boomers and immigrants are
currently affecting our market along with how high do interest rates need to
go before buyers stop purchasing? Other questions that will be addressed: Should
a buyer purchase a new or used home? Are vacation homes a good investment?”
How do foreclosures affect our market? When does it pay to pre-pay on a mortgage?
How has online mortgage lending changed the way we do business? How can homeowners
use their home for economic gain? Last but not least, we will discuss the future
of real estate and whether the indicators predict a “boom” or “bust”
economy.
ePRO Certification Stay at the leading edge of technology and identify, evaluate and implement new internet business models, conduct more and more of your daily business over the internet.
SFR: Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certification As many agents can attest, your ability to close short sales and foreclosures depends in part on your confidence in seeing these transactions through. Begin building your confidence today with SFR!
Triangle REALTORŪ Leadership Academy Preparing select REALTORŪ members for existing and future Association, community, civic, religious, political and personal leadership opportunities.
