Broker & Sales Agent 2023-2024
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What's included
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- 2023-2024 Course 1 Wisconsin Real Estate Agency
- 2023-2024 Course 2 Wisconsin Legal Updates and Review
- 2023-2024 Course 3 Wisconsin Real Estate Transactions
- 2023-2024 Course 4 Wisconsin Real Estate Practice
- 2023-2024 Elective 1 Challenging Transactions and Risks
- 2023-2024 Elective 2 Drafting and Handing Contracts
Included Courses
2023-2024 Course 1 Wisconsin Real Estate Agency
This three-hour course addresses several topics mandated by the Wisconsin Real Estate Examining Board related to the important topic of agency, which defines the relationship between a firm, its associated licensees, and the public. Chapter 1 reviews key concepts related to agency, including the agency models acceptable in Wisconsin and a licensee’s duties to the parties in a real estate transaction. Chapter 2 discusses the use of the REEB-approved forms and then focuses on various compensation arrangements and the licensee’s need to be familiar with actions that violate antitrust laws. Finally, in Chapter 3, we’ll focus on the relationships that licensees have with other licensees with whom they might cooperate on a specific transaction.
2023-2024 Course 2 Wisconsin Legal Updates and Review
Real estate transactions are governed by various laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels. Staying informed about changes in these laws ensures that licensees conduct their business in a legal and compliant manner. Failure to comply with relevant laws can lead to legal disputes, fines, and even the revocation of a licensee's real estate license.
This three-hour course focuses on recent Wisconsin legislation and court cases that relate to the practice of real estate. Chapter 1 examines a number of new or amended Wisconsin statutes, and Chapter 2 focuses on decisions in court cases that can impact your practice as well. Finally, in Chapter 3, we’ll take a fresh look at the important topic of fair housing as we discuss implicit bias and diversity.
2023-2024 Course 3 Wisconsin Real Estate Transactions
This three-hour course reviews various aspects of a real estate transaction. Chapter 1 focuses on the disclosure obligations for both real estate licensees and property owners who are selling real estate. Disclosure is one of the most critical topics for a licensee as it is a common source of complaints and resulting disciplinary action. Chapter 2 takes a look at two specific contingencies that are found in the WB-11 Residential Offer to Purchase, financing and appraisal, and looks at them in context with some related concepts. In Chapter 3, we’ll continue the discussion of contingencies as we revisit the inspection contingency and discuss the role of the home inspector in a real estate transaction.
2023-2024 Course 4 Wisconsin Real Estate Practice
This three-hour course provides focuses on topics related to your practice of real estate. We’ll begin in Chapter 1 with a discussion on advertising and a licensee’s obligation to be truthful in all communications. This goes beyond merely adhering to the laws and regulations, although we will certainly discuss various laws and visit the Truth in Advertising provisions in the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. In Chapter 2, we’ll review what can happen when a party to a sales agreement defaults on their contractual obligations, specifically, we’ll review the parties’ options and a licensee’s requirement to protect a buyer’s earnest money and disburse it properly. In Chapter 3, we’ll review the Wisconsin Real Estate Examining Board’s authority to impose administrative discipline against licensees for violations and look at some recent disciplinary actions.
2023-2024 Elective 1 Challenging Transactions and Risks
This three-hour elective course provides some review and insight into the challenges associated with the many aspects of handling various real estate transactions. Chapter 1 reviews the economic causes of borrower default that can result in short sales or foreclosures and then discusses the licensee’s role in assisting with these processes. Chapter 2 reviews several contingencies in the WB-11 Residential Offer to Purchase and discuses the proper handling of counter-offers. Chapter 3 addresses strategies licensees may adopt to reduce risk in their everyday practice.
2023-2024 Elective 2 Drafting and Handing Contracts
This three-hour elective course reviews some of the challenges associated with various types of real estate transactions. Chapter 1 reviews a licensee’s role in contract creation and reviews selected provisions in the standardized WB-11 Residential Offer to Purchase and the WB-25 Bill of Sale forms. Chapter 2 reviews some basic concepts related to zoning and land use before moving into a discussion of selected provisions in the WB-3 Vacant Land Listing Contract-Exclusive Right to Sell. Chapter 3 begins with quick look at the importance of agriculture in Wisconsin and the state’s Right to Farm law. It reviews certain provisions in the WB-12 Farm Offer to Purchase contract and discusses some of the unique considerations when buying farm property.