Oregon Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

WHY IT’S FOR YOU 

• You are a real estate professional and want to build your skills to make more money.
• You need to renew your license and want to go above and beyond your CE requirements.
• You want access to all CE courses in your state at a fraction of the cost.
• You want 24/7 access to professional development tools, real estate coaches, informational videos, industry discounts and MORE!

WHAT’S INCLUDED 

• All CE courses in your state
• Real estate coaching tool
• Pro-Series webinar on-demand library
• How-to videos
• Sherri Johnson 90-day Boot Camp
• 100+ job aids (worksheets, scripts, and checklists)
• Product and service discounts
• Knowledgeable education specialists

Licensed in more than one state? Check out the multi-state CE Plus membership.

Welcome and thank you for joining us for this new course on ever-changing guidelines for zoning, legal, asset, and demographic trends in the state of Oregon. Each year, Oregon continues to grow in population size partly due to the beauty, numerous outdoor activities, and numerous employment opportunities. As a result, zoning and usage regulations have changed right alongside the increasing population numbers. One of the main changes to zoning laws for Oregon and many other states is directly related to more high-density regions that allow the building of two-unit (duplex), three-unit (triplex), and four-unit (fourplex/quadplex) properties on lots once zoned as one-unit (single-family homes) only. Other times, a property owner will have the option to downzone in their neighborhood by converting a multi-unit or multi-family property into a single-family property. You’ll also learn how to find unclaimed assets for your clients or yourself that are currently held by the state up until they are reclaimed by their rightful owner. Finally, you’ll read about what is allowed or disallowed for tenants and landlords in short-term and long-term lease contracts.

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. 

Whether you are new to commercial real estate or you are still trying to decide if a career in commercial real estate is for you, this course will provide you with a foundational understanding of commercial real estate.

In this course, you can start down the road to understanding commercial real estate, also referred to as investment real estate. It’s worth noting that the context of real estate, the terms commercial and investment are commonly used interchangeably. We’ll discuss commercial real estate and investment real estate at a high level, looking at the marketplace and some of the pros and cons of dealing in commercial and investment properties. We’ll look at leases and we’ll discuss how commissions are paid on commercial real estate transactions.

By necessity, the commercial real estate industry has developed its own language to describe the market and properties for sale. The language of commercial real estate may contain some unfamiliar real estate terms, but as you move through this course, you will become familiar and comfortable with these terms.

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.

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:

• 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.

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 

Most people have questions about taxes in a real estate transaction. It may not be apparent, but taxation is an indirect—yet important—factor affecting the value of property. In this course, we will see how taxes impact buying and selling real property. As a student, use this unit for general knowledge about real estate taxation; however, always refer your clients and customers to an expert for their own tax information as well as current tax laws.

 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Learn the tax-saving benefits of owning real estate.
• Differentiate the deductions and the capital gains exclusion for main and second homes
• Gain an understanding of 1031 exchanges. 

In this course, you will learn the technical terms, tools, and processes used to deliver professional experiences to home buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. This course will benefit you as an on-the-go real estate professional and provide insight into improving your client's overall experience. 

HIGHLIGHTS 

• Learn the benefits, risks, standard functions, best practices, and setup of transaction management software 
• Create and manage online transactions with the buyer’s experience in mind 
• Deliver better seller experiences through clear communication and effective online transaction management

Take your understanding of real estate trust accounts to the next level. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Identify proper accounting, its impact, and accounting documentation 
• Go inside federal, state and local trust fund rules and regulations 
• Analyze links between real estate trust accounts and the dangers of commingling funds 
• iPad compatible

Gain insights on how to confidently counsel your clients on improving their financial standing. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Identify tactics you can use to counsel your clients about their credit scores 
• Refresh your knowledge on the four basic types of credit
• Learn specific actions your clients can take to improve their credit score

Learn safety protocols real estate professionals can employ in the field. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Explore tips for protecting yourself and your clients
• Identify safety tips for getting a client’s home ready to sell
• Learn how to conduct safe showings