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 2008-2009
Accredited Buyer’s
Representative 2237
Advice from the Experts
2370 Builders, brokers in charge, attorneys, real estate commission staff, airport
authority noise officers, fair housing officials and surveyors were posed questions
and scenarios from active real estate agents who needed help in their area
of expertise. This course was designed to help agents with their questions
and particular problem areas.
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.
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.
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.
Contract Maze 2430 This course was designed to navigate the intricate details and elusive
question of "When does an offer become a contract?"
E-Commerce Issues
and Internet Resources 2626 Participants will learn how to: Search
for a real estate subject using a search engine and techniques to widen or
narrow a search. The advanced functionalities of Google will be demonstrated.
Develop due diligence in a buyer by identifying significant real estate resources
for consumers on the Internet. Avoid "virtual violations" of license
law, such as copyright infringement, use of links, failure to identify brokerage
firm on advertising/disclosure; unlicensed activity, and spamming. Become familiar
with critical federal legislation governing electronic commerce/transactions.
Define terms such as Boolean operators, virtual violations, electronic, digitized
and digital signatures, spamming, and copyright infringement.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
BICAR 2010
2008-2009 Broker in Charge Annual Review Course is a 4 hour course which must
be completed prior to June 10, 2009 by ALL brokers-in-charge who were designated
as a broker-in-charge prior to July 1, 2007 and who wish to remain a broker-in-charge
as of July 1, 2009 for the 2009-2010 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.
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.
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.
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).
Trends in Real
Estate 2768 This course will update agents on the many trends that affect us daily in our
real estate market. For example, we will look at changes in the national
vs. local real estate markets, the insurance industry, specialty mortgages
and high risk financing, eminent domain issues, proposed real estate tax
law changes and trends in legal issues and new construction.
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.
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.
Senior Real State Specialist (SRES) 2367
Successful Relocation Representative (ABR) 2404
Successful Buyer Representation in New Home Sales (ABR) 2403
CRS 200 Description: A strong foundation is the key to building a successful real estate career. The Business Planning and Marketing course helps students learn the fundamentals of business planning. After taking this course, they will be able to identify the benefits of a business plan, develop income goals using the budgeting process, and create a marketing plan to meet their goals and objectives. These business essentials will generate increased profit and productivity.
CRS The New Negotiating Edge…A 5-Step Behavioral Strategy Participants will leave this seminar with not only a complete understanding of the most current, innovative and effective negotiation strategies, but also with specific real estate applications for their day-to-day negotiations with and for their clients.
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.
Triangle REALTOR® Leadership Academy Preparing select REALTOR® members for existing and future Association, community, civic, religious, political and personal leadership opportunities.
