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Mandatory
7/1/23-6/30/24 SALESPERSON & BROKER REQUIRED MODULE–Fair Housing, Agency Law, & Legal Update
This course reviews key information about agency relationships and duties that apply to Minnesota-licensed real estate professionals. Additionally, you will enhance your understanding of how to comply with federal and Minnesota fair housing laws and the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. A chapter is also dedicated to common interest communities as a housing alternative for Minnesota residents.
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Online
Mandatory
Fair Housing Laws and Compliance
Fair and equitable treatment in housing and real estate transactions is a right by law. This course covers information to ensure licensees comply with the federal Fair Housing Act, including protected classes, exemptions, prohibited conduct, and enforcement. The course is approved for two hours of continuing education.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Learn why fair housing laws are necessary by learning about the history of housing discrimination and its lasting impact.
- Review the laws that make housing discrimination illegal, and the actions prohibited and required by these laws in the business of real estate.
- Recognize the personal characteristics that federal law protects from discrimination in housing, and state and local government protections that may exceed federal protections.
- Gain an understanding of what steering is and strategies to avoid it.
- Recognize the danger in making assumptions based on stereotypes, and the importance of allowing consumers to choose which communities/neighborhoods they want to live in.
- Describe what reasonable accommodations and modifications for people with disabilities may be required by fair housing laws.
- Apply best practices in fair housing marketing and advertising.
- Use interventions to aid in the interruption of implicit biases so that consumers are treated with equal concern, respect, and fairness.
- Discover fair housing resources to assistance your clients.
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Online
Mandatory
Implicit Bias Awareness and Cultural Competency
This course describes implicit (unconscious) biases, how they are created, and how by understanding them we can interact and communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. No matter if you are new to the business or are a veteran real estate agent, your success depends on your ability to work with other people. And now those people are multifaceted, multiracial, and multicultural.
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Online
Mandatory
Minnesota Agency Law and Fair Housing
Explore the rules and laws regarding agency relationships.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Discuss how agency relationships can be created and terminated
- Review the types of agency relationships in Minnesota
- Discuss disclosure requirements you will have when first coming into substantial contact with a potential client
- Examine federal and state-specific Fair Housing laws
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Online
Elective
Americans with Disabilities Act ADA
Boost your knowledge of staying in compliance with ADA laws in your everyday real estate practices.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the Americans with Disabilities Act and whom it protects
- Uncover the purpose, history, application and enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Online
Elective
Charting Your Success: The Code of Ethics, Buyer Representation, and Your Value Proposition
ABRIDGED DESCRIPTION:
Continuing education in ethics is a requirement for all real estate licensees and the NAR also requires its members to complete and approved ethics course every three years. The three-hour Charting Your Success: The Code of Ethics, Buyer Representation, and Your Value Proposition is designed to meet the continuing education in ethics curriculum requirements as well as the NAR Code of Ethics requirement. The chapters cover the purpose, structure, and applicability of the Code of Ethics with an in-depth look at Articles 1 and 3 against the backdrop of recent litigation aimed at the real estate industry’s cooperative compensation model. The course demonstrates how buyer representation and ethical practice are part of a licensee’s value proposition and provides perspective on how high ethical standards can be used when adapting to market changes. Case studies and examples help bring the content to life and help licensees apply ethics to their real estate practice.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- The purpose of the National Association of REALTORS®, and the overall structure of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
- How the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice aligns with and yet differs from general business codes of conduct.
- Aspirational concepts contained within the Preamble to the Code of Ethics.
- The role of the professional standards enforcement process of NAR boards and association when an ethics complaint is lodged.
- An overview of Articles applying to duties to clients, customers, the public, and REALTORS® and their Standards of Practice.
- An in-depth look at Article 1, violations of Article 1, and its applicability to today’s real estate landscape.
- An in-depth look at Article 3, cooperation, possible violations of Article 3, and its applicability to today’s real estate market.
- A review of the ethics of buyer representation.
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Online
Elective
Cybersecurity: Protecting the Real Estate Transaction
Do you feel prepared for a cyber attack? This course will help you to identify scams and how cybercriminals gain access to organizations’ network systems with the intention of stealing data or holding files hostage. You will learn why real estate organizations are targeted, preventative measures to protect your data, and guidelines for establishing a cybersecurity policy manual.
Course Highlights
• Learn about types of cybersecurity attacks
• Understand why cybersecurity is necessary
• Explore why real estate organizations are targeted for cyber crimes
• Gain knowledge on how to prevent cyber attacks
• Learn how to establish a cybersecurity policy
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Online
Elective
Educating Homebuyers
Do you feel confident teaching your clients about the homebuying process? This course provides you with tools, techniques, and ideas to educate buyers and guide them through the homebuying process, so they know exactly what to expect and what they need to do to successfully find and purchase the home they want.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gain confidence teaching buyers about the buying process
- Learn to show buyers how to get their finances to purchase a home
- Know how to help buyers systematically search for a home in in their current market
- Understand how to teach buyers how to negotiate like a pro
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Online
Elective
Educating Sellers
Being a listing agent is a huge responsibility. Do you feel confident educating your sellers about the process? In this course, we will provide you with tools and information to help you educate sellers so that you can secure listings and smoothly guide your sellers to successful closings.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Educate your sellers during the listing presentation.
- Teach your clients of the importance of staging to sell.
- Help sellers understand strategies when their home hasn’t sold.
- Teach sellers how to evaluate and handle multiple offers.
- Help sellers better navigate contract negotiations.
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Online
Elective
Ethics in the Age of Disruption
This course was created and designed to train and instruct REALTORS® on the practical application of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and fulfills the REALTOR® Triennial Ethics Requirement.
Every three years, the National Association of REALTORS® requires members to complete a REALTOR® Code of Ethics course in order to remain in good standing with their local, state, and national associations.
Every three years, the National Association of REALTORS® requires members to complete a REALTOR® Code of Ethics course in order to remain in good standing with their local, state, and national associations.
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Online
Elective
Finding Your Focus: Niche Marketing for Real Estate
Transform your real estate business by exploring and identifying a real estate specialty suited for your interests, market, and skills.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Uncover processes for thinking strategically about developing a real estate specialty
- Explore different real estate niches and their potential opportunities
- Identify strategies for marketing your niche
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Online
Elective
From Contract to Closing: A Breakdown of the Real Estate Market
Uncover the tools you need to successfully market, negotiate, and close the sale of a property.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Examine the components of a competitive market analysis
- Discuss the process of a transaction from offer to contract to closing
- Explore issues that can arise between contract and closing
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Online
Elective
Going Green: Elements of an Eco-friendly Home
Nearly 40% of home buyers consider energy efficient features to be “very important.” This course will help you grow your knowledge of the ins and outs of eco-friendly living.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn how homebuyers can reduce their environmental footprint
- Examine the costs of sustainable materials
- Explore pros and cons to eco-friendly materials and homes
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Online
Elective
Handling Multiple Offers
Multiple offers often happen in a seller’s market when competition for residential property is greatest and there are more buyers than there are properties for sale. However, it can occur in any market and especially for properties within an affordable price range.
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Online
Elective
Helping Buyers Narrow in on Their Dream Home
Pocket useful insights and strategies to help your buyer clients find–and close–on their dream home.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Learn techniques to help buyers prioritize their must-have list
- Explore how you can simplify the home-buying process for your clients
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Online
Elective
Helping Clients Understand Real Estate Financing
This course will cover a brief history of the mortgage industry and introduce the players. We will discuss financing, security instruments, and legal clauses commonly included in these instruments. We’ll look at various loan types, including government-backed mortgage programs and discuss mortgage fraud and predatory lending. Finally, we will examine the loan process, qualifying standards for borrowers, and mortgage laws.
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Online
Elective
How to Work with Real Estate Investors – Part 1
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Tom Lundstedt:
Tom Lundstedt is known as the funniest investment and tax guy in America. His programs have entertained and enlightened more than 3,000 audiences from sea to shining sea. He’s a former Major League baseball player whose striking combination of humor and real-world examples makes his subjects spring to life.
ABRIDGED DESCRIPTION
Boost your knowledge of working with real estate investors.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
Tom Lundstedt is known as the funniest investment and tax guy in America. His programs have entertained and enlightened more than 3,000 audiences from sea to shining sea. He’s a former Major League baseball player whose striking combination of humor and real-world examples makes his subjects spring to life.
ABRIDGED DESCRIPTION
Boost your knowledge of working with real estate investors.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore insights on the investor market and uncover opportunities to grow your business
- Learn the skillsets, terminology and experience required to work with investor clients
- Gain confidence in evaluating an investment property
- Supplement your learning with real world case studies, worksheets, audio, and video
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Online
Elective
How to Work with Real Estate Investors – Part 2
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Tom Lundstedt:
Tom Lundstedt is known as the funniest investment and tax guy in America. His programs have entertained and enlightened more than 3,000 audiences from sea to shining sea. He’s a former Major League baseball player whose striking combination of humor and real-world examples makes his subjects spring to life.
ABRIDGED DESCRIPTION
Master the skills you need to work successfully with real estate investors.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
Tom Lundstedt is known as the funniest investment and tax guy in America. His programs have entertained and enlightened more than 3,000 audiences from sea to shining sea. He’s a former Major League baseball player whose striking combination of humor and real-world examples makes his subjects spring to life.
ABRIDGED DESCRIPTION
Master the skills you need to work successfully with real estate investors.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gain confidence in evaluating real estate investment properties
- Examine cash flow, NOI, depreciation, rate of return, cap rate, cash on cash and more
- Learn how to leverage five different methods to determine a rental property’s value
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Online
Elective
Intro to Property Management: Market Analysis, Risk Management, and Maintenance
Are you interested in learning more about professional property management? In this course, we will provide you with a basic introduction to property management and take an in-depth look at three key responsibilities of a property manager: market analysis, risk management, and maintenance.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Learn about the types of properties managed.
- Identify the factors examined in a market analysis.
- Know the steps in a risk assessment
- Know how to develop a maintenance program.
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Online
Elective
JMan's Tech Tools
To be successful in the real estate industry, you need to study the trends to understand the consumer, so you can know how to provide better service. Today’s consumers are looking for real estate agents who understand technology and can use various technologies and applications to communicate. In this course, we will discuss the best methods of communication when working with Millennial and tech-savvy consumers. You will learn why video is one of the number one tools you need to take advantage of to attract these consumers. By the end of the course, you will have the resources you need to take advantage of current technology and apps that will help you communicate effectively with a variety of consumers.
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Online
Elective
Lead Alert: A Guide for Property Managers
Identify the basics of the element lead and have a historical perspective.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Review some basic environmental laws regarding lead.
- Learn the laws surrounding this toxic element
- Recognize the basic health effects of lead exposure on children and adults.
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Online
Elective
May the Code Be With You
This continuing education course addresses the specifics of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and ethical practices and decision-making for real estate professionals. Additionally, this course may potentially be approvable for REALTORS® who wish to fulfill Code of Ethics requirement from the National Association of REALTORS®. Check with your local REALTORS® association.
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Online
Elective
Millennials Are Changing Real Estate: Are You Ready?
The biggest generation in history – Millennials – will likely have the largest impact on real estate for the foreseeable future. Uncover what influences them, how to market to them and how brokers can recruit them.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the Millennial generation and how they affect the real estate market
- Uncover their wants and fears when it comes to homeownership
- Learn strategies for recruiting Millennials to your brokerage
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Online
Elective
Nontraditional and Alternative Finance
There are mortgage programs for nearly every borrower and lenders who specialize in providing those loans. Many borrowers will qualify for and obtain a conventional mortgage to close the transaction. However, some borrowers and even the type of property may not qualify for traditional financing. This course provides a review of traditional mortgages and discusses the various nontraditional loan products and alternative (creative) financing that are available to borrowers. Additionally, it describes various types of alternative financing products.
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Online
Elective
Performing Quality BPOs
This course is designed to show you how to complete a quality broker price opinion report. We’ll begin by comparing BPOs to appraisals and explain why the BPO has become a favored report in recent years for lenders. This course covers the entire BPO process including how to get registered, the different types of BPOs, the requirements of each and how to complete a BPO form. Proper inspections and data gathering are critical aspects of the BPO. We’ll show you how and where to find this information. Finally, as with all appraisers and agents, there are safety considerations to keep in mind when going to a property. We’ll review precautions you can take to stay safe in the field.
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