Elective Classes

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and information you need to protect consumers, and to fulfill the disclosure and transparency requirements of federal law and regulations by avoiding business practices that can result in consumer confusion and deception.

This popular continuing education elective provides a comprehensive introduction to the potentially lucrative field of commercial real estate. In this course you will learn how to realize the investment opportunity for various categories of commercial property, including office, retail, industrial, and multi-unit residential. You will also explore the financial and tax elements involved in commercial real estate. This elective features learning objectives and key terms and case studies to reinforce key concepts. From identifying property types and investment opportunities to developing a practical marketing plan, this course brings commercial real estate into focus for you!

A High-Level View of Real Estate Property Management and Commercial & Investment Basics

Real estate property management is the fastest-growing segment of today’s real estate marketplace as more and more people are looking for rental properties. In this introductory course, you will receive a comprehensive overview of what major duties and responsibilities are assigned to a property manager, explore the economics of the rental business, and learn the biggest risks and liabilities associated with managing rental properties.

The course also provides a solid foundation for individuals interested in exploring the world of commercial real estate investment. Whether you're a seasoned residential agent looking to expand your expertise or a newcomer intrigued by the potential of commercial properties, this popular course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate this dynamic market.

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 was the single largest change in tax law since 1986! This title has been thoroughly updated to include these new real estate tax provisions. It deciphers current tax laws and illustrates how the changes impact real estate owners, sellers, and investors. You will receive a background on basic tax concepts and learn to apply current calculations and formulas to better support clients. Examples and case studies offer additional practice for the material covered.

Recent legislation has directed you with the responsibility of inspecting properties for "red flags" – especially an extreme issue such as asbestos or mold. Brokers and agents who understand and comply with their state's disclosure laws stand a better chance of avoiding legal liability or a sale falling through.

Mold is a hot topic in the real estate industry, and real estate professionals need to understand what it is and what to do when it is found in a property. The Truth About Mold real estate course explores this widely misunderstood topic with information on how issues relating to mold impact the real estate profession. You will receive practical information on remediation, reducing liability, sampling and testing kits, health effects of mold, and the differences between mold and other environmental red flags.

Add value to your clients and expand your client base by serving the large population of individuals with tarnished credit. You will learn strategies that you can immediately share with your clients to help them improve their credit scores and get approved for a mortgage. In this course you will explore credit scores, credit reports, and credit bureaus.

Learn the Difference Between Buyer and Seller Representation and How to Represent Both Relationships and representation are a key part of the real estate industry. This online video course looks closely at buyer and seller representation to help you more clearly define these relationships, roles, and duties. Topics discussed include types of agency, exclusive vs. nonexclusive contracts, negotiating for each side, and Fair Housing concerns to keep in mind. You will leave the course better prepared to represent both buyers and sellers.

Learn how to practically apply data security and law to your brokerage with this online course.

In this course, you will learn why it's critical to protect client and company data, including the primary federal laws that govern data security and privacy. You will also learn about proper data destruction, how data breaches occur, five key principles of a sound data security policy, and FBI recommendations for preventing cybercrime. By the conclusion of the course, you will be able to apply your knowledge to practical application case studies and have a clear understanding of what your brokerage 's policies and procedures should be regarding data security and privacy.

Why Do Perfectly Good Houses Sometimes Go Bad?

This OnDemand Course features 6 hours of studio and onsite video learning objectives to help you understand the reasons housing systems may fail and how to prevent issues. We will take you on a building physics adventure, explaining in easy-to-understand terms how houses work and why perfectly good houses sometimes go bad. You will learn the critical role new construction materials play in reduced building tolerances and why that creates huge problems. Helpful tips will enable you to communicate more intelligently and effectively with increasingly sophisticated homeowners. No more dealing with individualized parts of the house, this course provides the whole picture.

Real estate is still one of the best investments available anywhere. Agents who understand the numbers are on their way to earning extra commissions.

Investors are discovering that tax, cash flow, principal reduction, and appreciation benefits of single- and multi-family properties outweigh other investment opportunities, including the wildly vacillating stock market. Introduction to Real Estate Investments OnDemand Course can open the door for you to the lucrative investment real estate market. If you are unfamiliar with selling residential real estate as an investment, you’ll get a step-by-step understanding of the fundamentals you’ll need to get started.
You’ll learn the benefits of real estate investments over other non-real estate investments. You’ll discover how to package hard-to-sell listings to your existing customer base. This course identifies additional sources of financing, and provides new techniques for using commission dollars to build your own investment portfolio.

Center Your Real Estate Career Around Upholding Ethical Principles

This online video course will teach you how to cultivate success in real estate transactions by upholding ethical principles. It will help you better connect with, communicate to, and create loyal, long-term clients. The presenter, a national speaker and author, brings a one-of-a-kind, passionate delivery of this course through heartfelt stories and the practical application of course topics. This course will keep you on the edge of your seat while learning techniques that you can put to use immediately and throughout your career.

Learn How to Navigate the Ins and Outs of RESPA

RESPA—the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act—applies to loans associated with federally related mortgage loans and was created to help home purchasers make informed decisions about their real estate transactions, as well as prohibit unlawful practices by real estate settlement providers. This online real estate course guides you through the requirements of the law so you can avoid running afoul of it. Learn why RESPA was created, who it impacts, the implications of violating the law, and examples to help you avoid the behavior that leads to fines, censure, loss of license, and/or imprisonment.

This course provides the latest information from the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). You will gain greater insight into the responsibilities and duties required of REALTORS® and recommended sanctions for violations of the Code. While this course meets NAR 's requirements for new and existing members to complete ethics training, the principles presented here provide you with a solid foundation for ethical behavior, whether you're a NAR member or not.