Basic
Building Construction
This course presents the fundamental principles
that govern how buildings are constructed.
The construction process from site plan to
completed project is covered.
*Current Issues in Real Estate I -
MANDATORY for 2008 License Renewal Period
This course will include information on the
broker/salesperson relationship, agency representation,
misrepresentation/non-disclosure, advertising
and broker lien rights.
*Current Issues in Real Estate II
- MANDATORY for 2008 License Renewal Period
This course emphasizes Fair Housing, offers
and contracts, deposits, electronic signatures,
commercial real estate, and a legislative
and court case update.
Dealing with Distressed Properties
What is a “Distressed Property?”
This course helps to define the difference
between “distressed” and beyond
“distressed.” Learn how to recognize
"distressed" properties, distinctions
for beyond distressed, issues for rehabbing,
dealing with present and future owners, adjusting
expectations to meet market value, and present
and future considerations in investing.
Dual Agency
This course further defines the differences
and disclosure requirements for Dual and Designated
Agency for brokers, salespeople and their
clients. These forms of agency must be practiced
with knowledge and skill by licensees when
offering client representation options and
advice.
Ethics & Dispute Resolution
**Meets the mandatory CT continuing education
course requirement and the National Association
of Realtors NAR requirement for the period
of January 2005 to December 2008.
The course deals with the basic ethics that
should be practiced by all licensees. The
course covers procedures that can be used
to settle disputes, including arbitration.
It also covers the ethics included in state
regulations.
Case studies are used to reinforce other course
materials.
Filling in the Forms
Accurate and timely information is a critical
discipline in completing a Real Estate transaction.
A disciplined approach to “paperwork”
is essential. This course provides a realistic
and practical approach to completing a variety
of real estate contracts; listing contracts,
buyer agency contracts, purchase and sale
contracts and the various disclosures required.
Financing Review for Realtors
This course provides an overview for realtors
in financing sources, terminology, secondary
markets, underwriting methods, VHA and FHA
insured loans and the qualifying process.
Fundamentals of Home Inspection
Don't lose deals over home inspections!
This course will provide you with the proper
knowledge to ensure that the home inspectors
you recommend to your clients are meeting
or exceeding the state's requirements.
Your clients will be less likely to back out
of a deal, more likely to use your services
again in the future and to recommend you to
friends and family because they know you were
looking out for their best interest by recommending
knowledgeable, qualified and professional
home inspectors.
Green Building, The Basics
This course provides detailed information
about what “green building” is.
Topics covered range from site plan to energy
efficient design, structural systems, renewable
energy, materials, water conservation, indoor
environments, construction waste and landscaping
considerations.
Household Contaminants
How bad is mold, and do you really need to
test for it? Are you giving your clients misinformation
regarding radon?
You will be able to inform you clients properly
about these issues and others such as Formaldehyde,
EMF, lead paint, asbestos, water contamination,
combustion gasses, dirty ducts and pressure
treated lumber.
How to Do Business Brokerage
The course introduces the real estate agent
to information on how to handle the sale of
business opportunities in a professional manner
and about the relationship between the buyer
and the seller. The course outlines the duties
that a broker has to his/her client and how
best to carry these duties out during the
sale of a business. Additionally the course
helps the licensee acquire the knowledge needed
to value a business and increase earning potential.
Land Development of Open Spaces
There are many issues that can arise in purchasing
and developing land. The realtor’s role
is to facilitate the process for their client
by providing knowledge and guidance. This
session reviews the objectives of land acquisition
and the range of uses that may be applicable.
Subdivision procedures, zoning and the impact
of hazardous waste sites are also included.
*Mandatory Appraisal Law Update*
This course is a requirement for Appraisal
license renewal. The seminar provides an overview
of the current complex issues that impact
appraisers and the appraisal profession.
Preparing the Buyer & Seller for
Home Inspection
The home inspection process has changed dramatically
over time.
For the buyer, this course helps to prepare
and define for the buyer the home inspection
process; including the range of underlying
issues involved, ethics, state inspection,
report preparation and the consequences of
poor preparation.
For the seller the reasons to prepare, home
condition benefits, buyer attributes, pre-sale
inspections, check-lists, and the effect of
market conditions are included.
Preparing Real Estate Contracts
The basics of preparing standard real estate
contracts including: listing agreements, buyer
representation, sales and disclosure forms
are covered. A review of the limitations placed
on agents preparing standard contract forms
is also covered.
Radon Real Estate & You
This course was developed specifically for
realtors by the Connecticut Dept. of Public
Health. You will be able to better advise
you clients concerning radon testing and its
health effects. You will reduce the risk of
lost time and money due to invalid radon tests
because of unintentional protocol violations
by your clients
Real Estate Agency
This course covers the various types of agency
relationships for brokers, salespeople and
their impact on client relationships. An overview
of current CT laws impacting agency is also
included.
Real Estate for the 55+ Crowd
The Senior Market (over age 55) is the fastest
growing market in America. Seniors represent
a growing real estate market that demands
new skills, players, and a demand for excellent
customer service • Learn how to:
Prospect and service this rapidly growing
market.
• Establish a reputation for professional
expertise in dealing with this market.
*Residential Narrative Appraisal Report
Writing*
This course is designed to aid the appraiser
in identifying and establishing: client expectations
and requirements, the purposes and types of
appraisal reports; defining a scope of work;
and USPAP review; that will produce a complete,
concise, and supportable written valuation.
*Residential Construction Development*
This course provides both Real Estate Appraisers
and Sales professionals with a clearer understating
of the construction/development process.
This includes identifying: • Who
is the client (individual or lender)?
• Establishing client expectations and
what USPAP guidelines apply to the assignment.
• Examining what other conditions or
assumptions may be applicable to the assignment
completion.
*Understanding Fannie Mae Guidelines*
Provides appraisers and realtors with the
necessary tools to comprehend Fannie Mae requirements
for clients and other end users of Appraisal
Reports. The differences between actual Fannie
Mae requirements vs USPAP requirements will
also be covered.
