Classes: GRI Class Series

LOCATION: THIS IS AN ONLINE ZOOM CLASS: 
CE CREDIT: 4 CE
COST: $50 for Everyone
INSTRUCTOR: Rich Sands

CLASS DESCRIPTION: REALTORS have invested a great deal of time and millions of dollars building and improving real estate technology; the demand for additional technology is very high. Internet marketing consultants warn that without proper marketing and promotion, web sites can quickly become obsolete, and, while social networks can help connect in a referral business, society now relies on instant communication.

This course identifies rules, regulations, and the advantages of using technology. This course seeks to make participants aware of valuable resources affecting the daily life of a modern real estate licensee and the impact the legal and ethical use of technology will have on consumers.

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Relate the growth of technology in the real estate industry to consumer demands and expectations.
• Apply the law and the Code of Ethics to all electronic marketing.
• Apply etiquette and best practices to all electronic marketing and communication.

Various resources and maintenance tools are also discussed and students will complete numerous exercises throughout the course.

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LOCATION: THIS IS AN ONLINE ZOOM CLASS: 
CE CREDIT: 4 CE
COST: $50 for Everyone
INSTRUCTOR: Tonyeil Spencer

CLASS DESCRIPTION: State, federal, and environmental laws can affect many areas of business. An awareness of laws and regulations can help a knowledgeable business owner avoid substantial future costs and liability for noncompliance. Businesses that comply with environmental laws and land use regulations are more likely to avoid exposure to liability for civil wrongdoing.
Many environmental problems relate to the use of land and thus have implications for land markets and real estate. An obvious example is the impact of environmental amenities (e.g., open space or proximity to parks) or environmental hazards (e.g., air pollution, water pollution, or proximity to noxious facilities) on housing prices through capitalization.

There are laws imposing specific standards regarding property use, such as how a building can be built, how big or small it can be, and where it may be placed on the property. These specifications may be laid out in local regulations or in building codes.

Learning Objectives – At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Predict land use demand and the highest and best use of land.
• Relate federal laws regarding land use and the environment to the practice of real estate.
• Relate state laws regarding land use and the environment to the practice of real estate.
• Disclose known adverse conditions to consumers.
• Evaluate urban land locations for potential use and growth patterns.
• Relate property rights legislation to specific customer scenarios.

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LOCATION: ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT
CE CREDIT: 4 CE
COST: $50 for Everyone
INSTRUCTOR: Okie Arnot

CLASS DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the elements, terminology, and principles of appraisal. The three approaches to value, as well as the forces that influence them are explored in some detail. Practical exercises allow the student to apply each approach to real-life situations.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:

• Generalize the role of the appraiser and the appraisal in a real estate transaction.
• Evaluate the forces at work in the marketplace as they affect appraisals.
• Apply the principles of appraisal to understand an appraisal report.
• Classify the six types of value.
• Use all applicable approaches to value when pricing various types of properties.
• Calculate the square footage of living area and the total lineal footage of a subject property.
• Predict what an appraiser will “look for” in the exterior and interior of a subject property.
• Relate the differences between an appraisal and a comparative market analysis (CMA.)
• Illustrate the differences between physical depreciation, functional obsolescence, and external obsolescence and how they affect property values.

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LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: 4 CE
COST: Member Free / $50 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Jack O’Connor

CLASS DESCRIPTION: This class is required for all new REALTOR® members & counts as the required NAR Code of Ethics for current members.

The Code of Ethics is a measure of professionalism in real estate. It does not describe the lowest common denominator of permissible performance, which many licensing laws do; the Code describes the optimum performance the public has the right to expect and imposes an obligation not only to adhere to high standards of ethical conduct, but also for REALTOR® members to become and remain informed, knowledgeable and competent.

The ethical considerations relating to the new role of transaction broker, and for buyer agents, have mandated changes in the NAR Code of Ethics. Since 1995, the National Association of REALTORS® has continued to revise and expand the Code of Ethics. Every REALTOR® is required to complete minimum Ethics training every four years as mandated by NAR.

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LOCATION: THIS IS AN ONLINE ZOOM CLASS: 
CE CREDIT: 4 CE
COST: $50 for Everyone
INSTRUCTOR: Mike Moger

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Taxes are a reality and it is often said it isn’t about what you make, but about what you keep. Knowing the questions to ask the tax professionals can make a huge difference in tax dollars paid versus tax dollars saved.

Most real estate licensees are independent contractors, a status that is ultimately determined by the IRS. Licensees need to be aware of the benefits and pitfalls of independent contractor status—especially as they apply to taxation. Client’s need to be made aware of the tax implications as they relate to a transaction.

This course discusses taxes related to a real estate licensee’s business and how this interacts with the client’s transaction. The purpose of this course is to make licensees aware of parts of the tax code that affect the licensee’s business and the interaction with client and customer relations.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to accomplish the following:

• Choose a proficient tax preparer.
• Apply allowable deductions against commission to reduce tax liability
• Calculate taxable income for an independent contractor
• Apply methods to calculate automobile deductions Classify allowable expenses.

LOCATION: ZOOM ON-LINE
CE CREDIT: 0 CE
COST: $50 for Everyone
INSTRUCTOR: Rich Sands

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Students will be introduced to consumer behavior and the ethical and legal obligations and duties a real estate professional owes to their clients and customers. The purpose of this course is to provide participants with negotiating and counseling knowledge and skills—resulting in increased productivity, income, and effectiveness.