New York Ethical Business Practices and Legal Matters
3.5Hours
When large sums of money and homes are involved, the likelihood of being involved in litigation increases significantly. As a result, a seemingly small misunderstanding can blossom into a large-scale disagreement, causing hurt feelings and loss of trust in the licensee. Litigation is expensive for all parties concerned and takes an immeasurable toll on people. Nonetheless, the court dockets are overloaded with increasing numbers of lawsuits. Consequently, real estate licensees are required to practice within the guidelines of many federal and state laws. You should do everything possible to protect your clients, customers, and the public and to avoid litigation or censure.
Real estate licensees have a duty to protect the public against fraud, misrepresentation, and unethical practices and should be expected to maintain high standards of professional conduct in their dealings with the public and with other licensees. It is equally important to avoid any activities that give the appearance of impropriety even if they are not specifically illegal. The public has a right to expect proper professional expertise whenever they interact with a real estate licensee.
In this course, we will review some basic concepts related to ethics, including a discussion of fraud. We will examine federal antitrust laws that are intended to protect the public from illegal practices that would hinder their right to choice in the marketplace. Finally, we will have a brief discussion about protecting the privacy and identity of consumers.
3.5Hours
Approval #:M15199
Approved for 2.5hrs of Ethics and 1hr of Legal Matters requirement. *The New York Real Estate Commission requires an affidavit be submitted to McKissock upon completion of each course (except non-credit courses) and also requires each licensee to spend a minimum amount of seat time engaged in the course content.
Online
Mandatory
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New York Fair Housing & Agency Law
4Hours
This course looks at the history of fair housing and examines in depth the most pertinent legislation in force today. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was the first major legislation that applied to residential housing. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 broadened the coverage, increased the enforcement policies of the Act and stiffened the penalties invoked for violation of the Act. Specific advertising policies are investigated and illustrated. The procedure for filing a complaint of discrimination are studied in detail and there are lots of hints on how to stay clear of discriminatory practices in sales, rentals and financing of real estate.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Discuss the history of Fair Housing legislation
Discuss the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and Amendments to that Act
Explain the importance of Fair Housing in the RE industry and how this Act is enforced
Identify exemptions under the Fair Housing Act of 1968
Discuss the amendments which were later added to the Fair Housing Act
Explain which actions are prohibited under the Fair Housing Act
Explain the amendments of 1988, made to the Fair Housing Act
Discuss what actions would qualify as a violation of the amendments dealing with familial status
Define “handicap” under the law of the Fair Housing Act
Identify the words, phrases, and symbols in advertising that would be considered violations of the Fair Housing Act
Explain how to file a fair housing complaint
Summarize the acts that may lead to the Attorney General to bring civil action against someone for Fair Housing Violations
4Hours
Approval #:M12746
Approved for 3hr Fair Housing requirement and 1hr of Agency Law requirement. *The New York Real Estate Commission requires an affidavit be submitted to McKissock upon completion of each course (except non-credit courses) and also requires each licensee to spend a minimum amount of seat time engaged in the course content.
Online
Mandatory
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New York New Salesperson Agency Law
3Hours
This course covers all facets of the law of agency, specifically as it relates to New York. It will cover the history of agency law and common law and give an overview of the development of the agency arrangement throughout the years. It will also explain the key elements of fiduciary responsibility, as well as the consequences for failing to carry out those responsibilities.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
Describe how common law affects real estate law
Define terms used within this chapter
Identify the six keys of a fiduciary responsibility
Explain the importance of full disclosure
Recall the ways an agency relationship can be created or terminated
Explain the differences between the types of agency relationships
Recognize the risks in accepting a dual agency relationship
Discuss how designated agency can be safer than dual agency
Discuss the benefits afforded to clients by buyer's agents
Identify the opportunities of buyer's agency
Review the history of buyer's agency
Identify the general provisions of a buyer contract
Recognize the possibilities for fee arrangements within a buyer agency situation
3Hours
Approval #:M12747
Approved for 2hrs of Agency Law requirement. *The New York Real Estate Commission requires an affidavit be submitted to McKissock upon completion of each course (except non-credit courses) and also requires each licensee to spend a minimum amount of seat time engaged in the course content.
Online
New!
Mandatory
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Implicit Bias Awareness and Cultural Competency
4Hours
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.
4Hours
Approval #:M16429
Approved for 2hrs of Implicit Bias and 2hrs of Cultural Competency requirement. *The New York Real Estate Commission requires an affidavit be submitted to McKissock upon completion of each course and also requires each licensee to spend a minimum amount of seat time engaged in the course content.
Online
Elective
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Ethics in the Age of Disruption
3Hours
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.
3Hours
Approval #:M15222
NY requires seat time equivalent to the hours for which the course is approved. This course meets the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training Requirement and will be accepted by associations within PA, MD, NY, NJ, DE, WV and OH, per NAR policy. McKissock is partnered with Greater Erie Board of Realtors (PA).
Online
Elective
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Educating Homebuyers
3Hours
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:
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
3Hours
Approval #:M13816
NY requires seat time equivalent to the hours for which the course is approved.
Online
New!
Elective
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Handling Multiple Offers
2Hours
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.
The seller’s expectation (multiple offers or not) is to get the best price possible in the situation. Buyers expect to have a chance to get their best offer in front of the seller for consideration. Problems handling multiple offers stem from disregarding their expectations. Therefore, dealing with multiple offers involves using practices and procedures that give the seller a chance to get the best price possible in the situation and the buyers the chance to get their best offer in front of the seller.
It is the presentation and agency duties that create most multiple offer problems. When presenting multiple offers to sellers, real estate licensees must follow their state’s licensing rules and regulations and REALTORS® must follow the NAR Code of Ethics. This course describes how listing agents should present multiple offers to their sellers and how buyer’s agents may help buyers make their offers attractive to sellers.
It is intended to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of real estate licensees and is approved for 2 hours of continuing education.
2Hours
Approval #:M16214
NY requires seat time equivalent to the hours for which the course is approved.
Real Estate Continuing Education Course Ratings and Reviews
When large sums of money and homes are involved, the likelihood of being involved in litigation increases significantly. As a result, a seemingly small misunderstanding can blossom into a large-scale disagreement, causing hurt feelings and loss of trust in the licensee. Litigation is expensive for all parties concerned and takes an immeasurable toll on people. Nonetheless, the court dockets are overloaded with increasing numbers of lawsuits. Consequently, real estate licensees are required to practice within the guidelines of many federal and state laws. You should do everything possible to protect your clients, customers, and the public and to avoid litigation or censure.
Real estate licensees have a duty to protect the public against fraud, misrepresentation, and unethical practices and should be expected to maintain high standards of professional conduct in their dealings with the public and with other licensees. It is equally important to avoid any activities that give the appearance of impropriety even if they are not specifically illegal. The public has a right to expect proper professional expertise whenever they interact with a real estate licensee.
In this course, we will review some basic concepts related to ethics, including a discussion of fraud. We will examine federal antitrust laws that are intended to protect the public from illegal practices that would hinder their right to choice in the marketplace. Finally, we will have a brief discussion about protecting the privacy and identity of consumers.
This course looks at the history of fair housing and examines in depth the most pertinent legislation in force today. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was the first major legislation that applied to residential housing. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 broadened the coverage, increased the enforcement policies of the Act and stiffened the penalties invoked for violation of the Act. Specific advertising policies are investigated and illustrated. The procedure for filing a complaint of discrimination are studied in detail and there are lots of hints on how to stay clear of discriminatory practices in sales, rentals and financing of real estate.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Discuss the history of Fair Housing legislation
Discuss the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and Amendments to that Act
Explain the importance of Fair Housing in the RE industry and how this Act is enforced
Identify exemptions under the Fair Housing Act of 1968
Discuss the amendments which were later added to the Fair Housing Act
Explain which actions are prohibited under the Fair Housing Act
Explain the amendments of 1988, made to the Fair Housing Act
Discuss what actions would qualify as a violation of the amendments dealing with familial status
Define “handicap” under the law of the Fair Housing Act
Identify the words, phrases, and symbols in advertising that would be considered violations of the Fair Housing Act
Explain how to file a fair housing complaint
Summarize the acts that may lead to the Attorney General to bring civil action against someone for Fair Housing Violations
This course covers all facets of the law of agency, specifically as it relates to New York. It will cover the history of agency law and common law and give an overview of the development of the agency arrangement throughout the years. It will also explain the key elements of fiduciary responsibility, as well as the consequences for failing to carry out those responsibilities.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
Describe how common law affects real estate law
Define terms used within this chapter
Identify the six keys of a fiduciary responsibility
Explain the importance of full disclosure
Recall the ways an agency relationship can be created or terminated
Explain the differences between the types of agency relationships
Recognize the risks in accepting a dual agency relationship
Discuss how designated agency can be safer than dual agency
Discuss the benefits afforded to clients by buyer's agents
Identify the opportunities of buyer's agency
Review the history of buyer's agency
Identify the general provisions of a buyer contract
Recognize the possibilities for fee arrangements within a buyer agency situation
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.
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.
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:
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
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.
The seller’s expectation (multiple offers or not) is to get the best price possible in the situation. Buyers expect to have a chance to get their best offer in front of the seller for consideration. Problems handling multiple offers stem from disregarding their expectations. Therefore, dealing with multiple offers involves using practices and procedures that give the seller a chance to get the best price possible in the situation and the buyers the chance to get their best offer in front of the seller.
It is the presentation and agency duties that create most multiple offer problems. When presenting multiple offers to sellers, real estate licensees must follow their state’s licensing rules and regulations and REALTORS® must follow the NAR Code of Ethics. This course describes how listing agents should present multiple offers to their sellers and how buyer’s agents may help buyers make their offers attractive to sellers.
It is intended to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of real estate licensees and is approved for 2 hours of continuing education.