Real Estate School of South Carolina
Real Estate School of South Carolina has partnered with McKissock Learning to offer the preferred Georgia Real Estate Continuing Education course(s) and package(s) listed below. Have questions about registering or license requirements, give us a call at 803-791-3800.
Preferred Course List
WHY IT'S FOR YOU
- You need to renew your license and this is not your first renewal.
- You want to save $$ on your CE courses.
WHY IT'S FOR YOU
- You need to renew your license and this is your first renewal.
- You want to save $$ on your CE courses.
WHY IT’S FOR YOU
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Licensed in more than one state? Check out the multi-state CE Plus membership.
- 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, informational videos, industry discounts and MORE!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- All our CE courses in your state
- Pro-Series webinar on-demand library
- How-to videos
- 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.
This course is designed to provide a review of current license law, the rules and regulations as set forth by the Georgia Real Estate Commission. It satisfies the requirement for a three hour course in license law as part of Georgia's mandatory 36 hours of continuing education for license renewal every four years.
As a real estate professional, you already know that staying abreast of current license law is an essential part of your business practice. Refreshing your awareness of license law not only helps you increase your professionalism, but also reduces the chances of having issues arise from simply not knowing the rules and requirements.
The Georgia Real Estate Commission’s role as a regulatory body is to protect the public interest. As the Commission states, “Regulators protect the public interest when they:
As a real estate professional, you already know that staying abreast of current license law is an essential part of your business practice. Refreshing your awareness of license law not only helps you increase your professionalism, but also reduces the chances of having issues arise from simply not knowing the rules and requirements.
The Georgia Real Estate Commission’s role as a regulatory body is to protect the public interest. As the Commission states, “Regulators protect the public interest when they:
- deny the right to practice to the incompetent and unscrupulous;
- eliminate barriers that unreasonably limit entry into a field of practice;
- refuse to use licensing or registration laws to settle private disputes;
- refuse to use licensing or registration laws to advance the interest of private trade associations; and
- encourage free and open markets.”
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.
This course is designed as a practical guide that will cover all facets of the law of agency. 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. The course will explain the key elements of fiduciary responsibility, as well as the consequences for failing to carry out those responsibilities. Participants will discuss the different ways an agency relationship may be formed and terminated. This course will go on to discuss the benefits and responsibilities surrounding a buyer’s agency relationship and will detail the various buyer relationships that exist. Finally, participants will be given a brief overview of the current trends within the real estate market today.
Discrimination can be subtle or overt and sometimes unintentional. It is crucial that real estate practitioners are aware of and compliant with the laws that govern housing discrimination.
This course looks at the history of equal opportunity in 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
This course looks at the history of equal opportunity in 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
An individual with
a disability is defined by the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a
history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others
as having such an impairment.
The Americans with
Disabilities Act protects this group of people so that they may have equal
access to public accommodations, employment, public services, and so on. Real
estate licensees must be aware of these important laws so that they understand
what is required in the environment, and also the appropriate treatment of this
protected class of consumers under the law.
This course goes
beyond the basics that real estate licensees learn in their pre-licensing
courses. Upon completion of this course, real estate professionals will have a
deeper understanding of the purpose, history, application, and enforcement of
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Do you feel confident teaching your clients about the homebuying process? So many buyers go through the property search with unrealistic expectations only to end up disappointed. Some may even blame their agent if they can’t get the type of home they want. 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.
In chapter 1, we will explore ways to help buyers get ready to buy before they start their search, from getting their finances in order to understand the local market. In chapter 2, we’ll look at ways to help them conduct their search, structure their offer, and negotiate with the seller. Finally, we will learn how to prepare them for their responsibilities from contract to closing in chapter 3.
In chapter 1, we will explore ways to help buyers get ready to buy before they start their search, from getting their finances in order to understand the local market. In chapter 2, we’ll look at ways to help them conduct their search, structure their offer, and negotiate with the seller. Finally, we will learn how to prepare them for their responsibilities from contract to closing in chapter 3.
Many real estate agents do not feel comfortable working with investor clients. There are specific skillsets, terminology, and experience required to give these types of clients the reasonable skill and care that is to be expected of a real estate agent. This course is designed to guide students through the process of evaluating an investment property. Students will be filling out worksheets along with the instructor as he guides them through a case study that involves assisting an investor who is interested in purchasing an investment property.
This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of how to analyze a client’s investment property, determine a property’s return on equity and how to move that equity to increase rate of return.
Real estate tax laws have changed quite a bit over the last few decades, and despite the fact that the current tax laws and exemptions have been around a while, many real estate agents do not fully understand them. This course takes a deep dive into the passive loss rules and explains them in simple terms so that real estate agents, and their clients, can realize all the benefits they are entitled to under the law.
In this course, you will learn:
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.
In this course, you will learn:
- How to use the Investment Property Worksheet to easily analyze a property.
- How to determine a property's investment value quickly and effectively.
- How to start with your desired rate of return, then work backwards to calculate the optimal price.
- The ins and outs of the passive loss rules so that you can profit from the special exception for real estate professionals.
- How to maximize the tax-savings benefits of depreciation by utilizing a strategy called bifurcation.
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.
This class is intended to cover a variety of issues facing real estate brokers. The course begins with a discussion on the violations that real estate commissions across the country most commonly see. We will also cover topics such as teams, transaction management, disclosure, commissions, advertising, brokerage policies and more.
Statistically speaking, real estate is a very safe profession. However, there are many potential dangers that agents and their clients are exposed to. While the number of work-related deaths and injuries in the real estate profession are relatively low, they do exist. Female real estate agents are more likely to become victims than men; however, men are not immune. Buyers and sellers also face risks from cyber theft to personal property damage and theft, to assaults.
Think about it: real estate licensees often meet complete strangers by themselves, in vacant properties, at odd hours, with little or no background information on the prospect. When you think about our profession in this way, the job can sound dangerous. We can reduce this risk with some basic safety protocols. Even if your brokerage has a set of security procedures, there are additional steps you can take to keep yourself and your clients safe. The truth is that many brokerages rely on individual agents to establish their own safety measures
Many real estate agents operate in a certain specialty or “niche,” and perhaps with a little thought, many more would take the time to discover the benefits of carving out a niche for themselves. When agents market themselves as experts in a certain aspect of the industry, it not only helps the agent, but the client/customer as well. Customers need to know who the most knowledgeable, experienced professional in the area is. If there is an agent who specializes in the topic the customer needs assistance with, it is good for the industry if that customer is made aware of that agent. This course is designed to help agents identify a niche that they may want to specialize in and to be able to market themselves as an expert so that all customers are receiving the best care possible by an experienced expert in the industry.
In recent years, green building has become more than just a trend. Nearly 40% of home buyers consider energy efficient features to be "very important". This is not simply because home buyers wish to reduce their environmental footprint. The cost of sustainable materials and products is low, making green building one of the most cost-effective types of construction. Therefore, knowledge of the green building market segment will allow you a competitive advantage in the real estate industry.
The biggest generation in history - Millennials - will likely have the biggest impact on real estate for the foreseeable future. The average age of a real estate licensee is 57, and they need to understand the Millennial Generation and learn how to market to them, know what influences their lifestyle, and how to communicate and work with them. Recruiting Millennial agents should be an important part of any broker’s growth strategy, and they need to understand their work philosophy and have the tools and technology in place to meet their needs.
This course describes some of the most important aspects of the element lead, one of the oldest known elements on earth and certainly one of the most widely known toxins of recent decades. It begins with a brief history of lead including historical and modern uses. A discussion follows of the most common sources for lead contamination both inside the home as well as outside the home including contamination in water sources and more recent potential sources of lead in some playground surfaces.
Once a general understanding of lead and its likely sources of exposure has been gained, the course narrows in on laws surrounding this toxic element with a particular focus on those of relevance to property managers. Of vital importance is the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP) and as such, much of the course is devoted to it. As property managers, it is important to also have a basic understanding of the Lead-Safe certification process for firms as well as for individual renovators as your maintenance staff, your company, or those you hire for repair work may need this certification. If you perform the work, you may need the certification yourself. Specific points of the RRP law and amendments are addressed.
Finally, the course describes and asks you consider a hypothetical scenario in which a property manager has neglected to follow requirements of various laws and asks you to consider the violations made. Some of the specific health effects associated with lead exposure in children as well as adults are described and the course ends with descriptions of the legal responsibilities of the property manager to tenants when leasing or renovating older buildings. Questions you should ask of potential contractors and a variety of resources are described and provided.
Once a general understanding of lead and its likely sources of exposure has been gained, the course narrows in on laws surrounding this toxic element with a particular focus on those of relevance to property managers. Of vital importance is the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP) and as such, much of the course is devoted to it. As property managers, it is important to also have a basic understanding of the Lead-Safe certification process for firms as well as for individual renovators as your maintenance staff, your company, or those you hire for repair work may need this certification. If you perform the work, you may need the certification yourself. Specific points of the RRP law and amendments are addressed.
Finally, the course describes and asks you consider a hypothetical scenario in which a property manager has neglected to follow requirements of various laws and asks you to consider the violations made. Some of the specific health effects associated with lead exposure in children as well as adults are described and the course ends with descriptions of the legal responsibilities of the property manager to tenants when leasing or renovating older buildings. Questions you should ask of potential contractors and a variety of resources are described and provided.
This course provides a unique look at contracts, from the history and evolution of contracts, to types of contracts, and from Sale and Purchase, to Loan Assumption Addendum. In Chapter One, you will study the history and origins of contract law. You will learn why contracts are important. You will become familiar with the Uniform Commercial Code, the Statute of Frauds, mutual assent, offers, and other types of contracts. Chapter Two covers the essential elements of a contract, such as mutual assent, consideration, legal object, and capacity to contract. In Chapter Two you will also learn about operation of law, interpretation of contracts, breach of contract, and remedies to a breach. Chapter Three is the final chapter in this course. It provides details of common terms associated with contracts, the format of a contract, and practice of law. The last part of Chapter Three provides examples of different contracts. The course ends with a final exam.
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. Courses that qualify and meet this requirement are offered by Associations. This course covers professional conduct, courtesies, business etiquette, and real-life scenarios. REALTORS® are required to provide a valid certificate of course completion to their local associations. The course must be one provided by a local, state, or national REALTOR® Association.
The deadline for all REALTORS® to complete the mandatory Code of Ethics course is 12/31/2024 and every three-year period following that deadline.
Classes that satisfy the NAR® requirement for the REALTOR® Code of Ethics must contain information about the history of the Code, Preamble, Articles of the Code, Standards of Practice, and the Code's Dispute Resolution Process.
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. Courses that qualify and meet this requirement are offered by Associations. This course covers professional conduct, courtesies, business etiquette, and real-life scenarios. REALTORS® are required to provide a valid certificate of course completion to their local associations. The course must be one provided by a local, state, or national REALTOR® Association.
The deadline for all REALTORS® to complete the mandatory Code of Ethics course is 12/31/2024 and every three-year period following that deadline.
Classes that satisfy the NAR® requirement for the REALTOR® Code of Ethics must contain information about the history of the Code, Preamble, Articles of the Code, Standards of Practice, and the Code's Dispute Resolution Process.
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.
The federal government taxes individuals and other entities based on their earnings by means of a progressive income tax. In a progressive tax, the more you earn, the higher your tax rate. The important consideration of a progressive tax is that the taxpayer’s obligation increases as income increases, moving the taxpayer to higher tax brackets. One of the reasons for buying real estate is to get relief from taxes.
The tax benefits of homeownership differ from those available to owners of investment property. The legal reduction of tax liability, otherwise known as a tax shelter, is available to all owners of a primary residence as well as to a taxpayer owning investment property. However, different rules apply to each type of property. The rules must be followed carefully to earn the desired tax shelter.
The federal government taxes individuals and other entities based on their earnings by means of a progressive income tax. In a progressive tax, the more you earn, the higher your tax rate. The important consideration of a progressive tax is that the taxpayer’s obligation increases as income increases, moving the taxpayer to higher tax brackets. One of the reasons for buying real estate is to get relief from taxes.
The tax benefits of homeownership differ from those available to owners of investment property. The legal reduction of tax liability, otherwise known as a tax shelter, is available to all owners of a primary residence as well as to a taxpayer owning investment property. However, different rules apply to each type of property. The rules must be followed carefully to earn the desired tax shelter.
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.
Intro to Property Management: Market Analysis, Risk Management, and Maintenance
$29.00
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.
Want to take the distress out of working with foreclosures and short sales? This course was designed with that in mind. You’ll learn from experts who have prospered in their real estate careers by working with distressed property transactions. Foreclosed and short sale properties were very prevalent after the housing bubble burst, but their numbers are much lower today. Still, there are homeowners who want to consider short sales as a way to avoid foreclosure, and there are lenders that want to reduce their inventory of foreclosed properties. This real estate market is one way to expand your business while serving the needs of sellers, buyers, and lenders.
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One of the best ways to promote and market yourself to potential clients is, arguably, by becoming an expert in areas that benefit them. Although as a real estate licensee you should never give financial advice, the better you understand the concepts, processes, challenges, and calculations associated with real estate financing, the better you can assist your clients through this often-frustrating process.
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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