Utah Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

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. 

Boost your knowledge of staying in compliance with ADA laws in your everyday real estate practices. 

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

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. 

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.

Welcome and thank you for joining us for this new course on topics associated with agency relationships, agreements, and fiduciary duties for Utah licensees. An agency relationship between a licensee and the employing principal broker does not officially begin without a signed agency agreement in place for things like buyer’s agency, seller’s agency (or “listing agency”), or limited agency (representing two sides in the transaction). Without an agency agreement in place, you really can’t finalize a purchase, sale, or lease transaction. If so, you won’t collect a commission check either for all of your hard work.

Shortly after the agency agreement is confirmed, you will then need the assistance of real estate contracts and disclosure forms when working with either the buyer or seller. You will learn about the importance of correctly handling your client’s earnest money deposits, adding various conditions and contingencies to protect your client’s best interests, and making sure that you and any other licensee involved in the transaction properly disclose all known or potential property defects after better understanding which forms to select. You will also learn about the most effective and legal ways to advertise to find clients and how to minimize any risks associated with your client’s deals.