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Completing your continuing education by the November 30th renewal deadline has never been easier. We have compiled the best courses for Nebraska Real Estate agents to help you not only renew your license but to learn the latest in real estate market trends so you can be successful.
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18 Hours
This complete package includes all 18 hours of CE required for broker and sales active license renewals**.
Courses included in this package:
*Please note that the Nebraska Real Estate Commission does not allow for duplication of CE elective courses within four years. However, "R" (required) courses are an exception to this rule and may be duplicated in subsequent Continuing Education periods but NOT in the same Continuing Education period. If an elective (non-"R") course approval number is duplicated in a four-year period, CE credit will not be given for the duplicated course. It is the licensee's responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with this rule.
**This course meets the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training (formerly known as NAR QUADRENNIAL) Requirement. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
This complete package includes all 18 hours of CE required for broker and sales active license renewals**.
Courses included in this package:
- Breaking Barriers: Fair Housing (3 Designated Subject Matter-R hours)
- Code of Ethics: Good For Your Clients and Your Business (3 Designated Subject Matter-R hours)
- Advocating for Short Sale Clients (3 Elective hours)
- Did You Serve? Identifying Homebuying Advantages for Veterans (3 Elective Hours)
- Going Green: The Environmental Movement in Real Estate (3 Elective hours)
- Online Risk Management (3 elective hours)
*Please note that the Nebraska Real Estate Commission does not allow for duplication of CE elective courses within four years. However, "R" (required) courses are an exception to this rule and may be duplicated in subsequent Continuing Education periods but NOT in the same Continuing Education period. If an elective (non-"R") course approval number is duplicated in a four-year period, CE credit will not be given for the duplicated course. It is the licensee's responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with this rule.
**This course meets the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training (formerly known as NAR QUADRENNIAL) Requirement. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
18 Hours
This complete package includes all 18 hours of CE required for broker and sales active license renewals**.
Courses included in this package:
*Please note that the Nebraska Real Estate Commission does not allow for duplication of CE elective courses within four years. However, "R" (required) courses are an exception to this rule and may be duplicated in subsequent Continuing Education periods but NOT in the same Continuing Education period. If an elective (non-"R") course approval number is duplicated in a four-year period, CE credit will not be given for the duplicated course. It is the licensee's responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with this rule.
**This course meets the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training (formerly known as NAR QUADRENNIAL) Requirement. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
This complete package includes all 18 hours of CE required for broker and sales active license renewals**.
Courses included in this package:
- Code of Ethics: Good For Your Clients and Your Business (3 Designated Subject Matter-R hours)
- Sign Here: Contract Law on E-Signatures (3 Designated Subject Matter-R hours*)
- Diversity: Your Kaleidoscope of Clients (3 Elective hours)
- Hot Market Strategies (3 Elective hours)
- Real Estate Investors and Your Business (3 Elective hours)
- Today's MLS: New Paradigms: Better Results ( 3 Elective Hours)
*Please note that the Nebraska Real Estate Commission does not allow for duplication of CE elective courses within four years. However, "R" (required) courses are an exception to this rule and may be duplicated in subsequent Continuing Education periods but NOT in the same Continuing Education period. If an elective (non-"R") course approval number is duplicated in a four-year period, CE credit will not be given for the duplicated course. It is the licensee's responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with this rule.
**This course meets the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training (formerly known as NAR QUADRENNIAL) Requirement. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
18 Hours
This complete package includes 12 elective hours and 6 designated subject matter hours of CE required for broker and sales active license renewals**. This package is perfect for agents seeking courses focused on commercial education.
Courses included in this package:
*Please note that the Nebraska Real Estate Commission does not allow for duplication of CE elective courses within four years. However, "R" (required) courses are an exception to this rule and may be duplicated in subsequent Continuing Education periods but NOT in the same Continuing Education period. If an elective (non-"R") course approval number is duplicated in a four-year period, CE credit will not be given for the duplicated course. It is the licensee's responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with this rule.
**This course meets the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training (formerly known as NAR QUADRENNIAL) Requirement. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
This complete package includes 12 elective hours and 6 designated subject matter hours of CE required for broker and sales active license renewals**. This package is perfect for agents seeking courses focused on commercial education.
Courses included in this package:
- Anatomy of Commercial Building (3 elective hours)
- Commercial Ethics (3 designated subject matter hours)
- Commercial Landlord Representation (3 elective hours)
- Sign Here: Contract Law on E-Signatures (3 designated subject matter hours)
- Determining Value of Commercial Properties (3 elective hours)
- Investment Strategies in Commercial Real Estate (3 elective hours)
*Please note that the Nebraska Real Estate Commission does not allow for duplication of CE elective courses within four years. However, "R" (required) courses are an exception to this rule and may be duplicated in subsequent Continuing Education periods but NOT in the same Continuing Education period. If an elective (non-"R") course approval number is duplicated in a four-year period, CE credit will not be given for the duplicated course. It is the licensee's responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with this rule.
**This course meets the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training (formerly known as NAR QUADRENNIAL) Requirement. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
18 Hours
Includes:
Includes:
- Pricing Property to Sell - Pricing compared to appraisal, pricing property, principles of value, and more. Meets mandatory requirement.
- Tax Advantages of Home Ownership - Types of tax benefits for homeowners and how to calculate the taxes that will impact the purchase of a home.
- Income Capitalization Overview - This course covers the steps in the income approach to valuation, including estimating income and expenses and estimating capitalization rates.
18 Hours
Includes:
Includes:
- Ethics in Real Estate - NAR Code of Ethics and case studies Meets mandatory requirement.
- Methods of Residential Finance - Conventional, FHA, VA Loans, and alternative financing options.
- ADA and Fair Housing - What the laws cover and how they pertain to you, refresh your knowledge of the Federal Fair Housing Laws. Meets mandatory requirement.
- Green Home Construction - This course covers aspects of "green home" construction and sustainable design, including lot shopping, site work and landscaping, and building material choices. It also addresses safety considerations and waste management.
18 Hours
NE 18.0 hours Property Management Renewal Package contains:
NE 18.0 hours Property Management Renewal Package contains:
- 3.0 hours Avoiding Common Mistakes
- 3.0 hours Personal Safety
- 3.0 hours Property Management
- 3.0 hours Managing Conflicts with Tenants, Clients, and Employees
- 3.0 hours Doing The Right Thing - The Code
- 3.0 hours Risk Awareness
Designated Subject Matter R Courses- Click Course Title To View More
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Real estate professionals have a responsibility to know and understand the applicable fair housing and civil rights laws governing their workplace as well as their personal conduct. The public expects and deserves competent actions based upon thorough knowledge. However, federal definitions of “protected classes” expand and change. As licensees learn about and review protected classes and fair housing laws throughout this course, they will become better equipped to act with honesty, competence, and intelligence in serving their clients and customers.
In Breaking Barriers in Fair Housing, we discuss the protections provided by the Fair Housing Act, and how licensees can best protect clients and their firms from discrimination.
Course Highlights:
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Real estate professionals have a responsibility to know and understand the applicable fair housing and civil rights laws governing their workplace as well as their personal conduct. The public expects and deserves competent actions based upon thorough knowledge. However, federal definitions of “protected classes” expand and change. As licensees learn about and review protected classes and fair housing laws throughout this course, they will become better equipped to act with honesty, competence, and intelligence in serving their clients and customers.
In Breaking Barriers in Fair Housing, we discuss the protections provided by the Fair Housing Act, and how licensees can best protect clients and their firms from discrimination.
Course Highlights:
- Video enactments depicting actual fair housing cases, submitted by the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission.
- Up-to-the-minute actual case studies in fair housing violations
- An analysis of the benefits of fair housing principles in real estate.
- A discussion of how attitudes and laws have changed to support a fair housing mindset
- A description of regulatory changes relating to fair housing
- A primer on how to write nondiscriminatory advertising
- Red flags of discrimination for listing agents, selling agents and brokers
- A Public Service Announcement video on fair housing from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
A solid ethical foundation is an essential part of any good business practice. That’s why the National Association of REALTORS® asks its members to follow its Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Updated regularly, this Code was first adopted in 1913 and consists of 17 Articles along with supporting Standards of Practice.
The Code of Ethics: Good For Your Clients and Your Business course reviews each Article, highlighting pertinent changes, and offers important takeaway points you can apply to your day-to-day business dealings to ensure you’re always ethical in your business practices.
Ethics principles are a standard component of continuing education. In addition, this course fulfills the ethics training mandated by the National Association of REALTORS® for its members.
Course Highlights
*This course meets the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training Requirement. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
A solid ethical foundation is an essential part of any good business practice. That’s why the National Association of REALTORS® asks its members to follow its Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Updated regularly, this Code was first adopted in 1913 and consists of 17 Articles along with supporting Standards of Practice.
The Code of Ethics: Good For Your Clients and Your Business course reviews each Article, highlighting pertinent changes, and offers important takeaway points you can apply to your day-to-day business dealings to ensure you’re always ethical in your business practices.
Ethics principles are a standard component of continuing education. In addition, this course fulfills the ethics training mandated by the National Association of REALTORS® for its members.
Course Highlights
- A review of recent revisions and additions to the Code of Ethics
- Tips for applying the Code’s principles and guidelines to your practice
- A discussion on the benefits of mediation
- Activities and examples to illustrate the practical application of the new information and frame it in everyday context
*This course meets the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training Requirement. You will need to confirm with your local REALTOR association if they will accept it.
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Electronic transactions and e-signatures can give you the competitive edge you need to attract new business, better serve existing clients, and improve your bottom line.
This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of how national and international laws define an electronic signature, how e-signature technology is currently being used by real estate professionals, and how you can use it in your day-to-day transactions. Additionally, this course looks at the use of e-mail to conduct negotiations and at several real-life case studies currently affecting how you do business.
Course highlights include:
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Electronic transactions and e-signatures can give you the competitive edge you need to attract new business, better serve existing clients, and improve your bottom line.
This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of how national and international laws define an electronic signature, how e-signature technology is currently being used by real estate professionals, and how you can use it in your day-to-day transactions. Additionally, this course looks at the use of e-mail to conduct negotiations and at several real-life case studies currently affecting how you do business.
Course highlights include:
- A look at what it takes to make an e-mail a legally binding agreement, including a discussion of the “mirror image” rule
- Tips for ensuring that your e-mail communications remain blunder free
- A discussion of the pros and cons of e-mail disclaimers and how much protection they really provide users
- A look at how e-signatures are becoming more and more commonplace in the real estate industry, with institutions like the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and mortgage giants like Freddie Mac accepting e-signatures and the National Association of REALTORS® partnering with DocuSign, an e-signature provider
- A detailed discussion of several national and international e-signature laws, including the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN), the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), and EU Directive 1999/93/EC
- A review of several precedent-setting case studies and their influence on the use of electronic negotiations in the real estate industry
- An examination of the financial and practical benefits of using e-signature technology
- Tips for selecting an e-signature technology that fits your needs as a busy real estate agent
- A description of the crucial security features and authentication methods to look for in an e-signature software
- Tips for successfully integrating e-signature technology into your day-to-day business transactions
6 Hours
Presents methods and principles for pricing property. Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, approaches to pricing property and application of the market data and replacement cost methods.
Approved for 6 hours of Mandatory continuing education credit in Nebraska.
Presents methods and principles for pricing property. Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, approaches to pricing property and application of the market data and replacement cost methods.
Approved for 6 hours of Mandatory continuing education credit in Nebraska.
3 Hours
in Real Estate covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code. Sample scenarios are included as a decision making practice for licensees. This course will insure that real estate professionals have a strong understanding of the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR) Code of Ethics and understand the difference between ethical and unethical behavior.
(Meets NAR's 3-Hour Mandatory Ethics Renewal Training)
in Real Estate covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code. Sample scenarios are included as a decision making practice for licensees. This course will insure that real estate professionals have a strong understanding of the National Association of Realtors ® (NAR) Code of Ethics and understand the difference between ethical and unethical behavior.
(Meets NAR's 3-Hour Mandatory Ethics Renewal Training)
18 Hours
3.0 Designated Subject Matter R
A breach of contract is when one or both of the parties fail to perform according to the terms and conditions of the contract. If there has been a material breach, then the other party may be able to take court action. There are four legal remedies for a breach of contract that include specific performance, liquidated damages, compensatory damages, and rescission.
Specific performance is a legal action where the court orders the party who breached the contract to perform according to the contract. Specific performance, as a remedy, may not always be possible.
Liquidated damages occur when both parties to a contract agree in advance to a dollar amount that will compensate the other party in the event of a breach. This amount must be outlined in writing. It makes it easier for the non-breaching party to recover these damages since they were agreed to in writing.
Compensatory damages are the most common remedy for a breach of contract, given that there was not a liquidated damages clause. This compensates the other party for the financial loss they incurred because of a breach of contract.
Rescission takes place when a contract has been canceled, and each party is returned to their original position. A rescission could result from the agreement of the parties or by court order.
Upon completion of this course, the real estate professional will have a better understanding of the consequences of a breach should one of the parties’ default on the contract. It is important to remember that some contracts specify the consequences of a breach when the contract is originally formed.
3.0 Designated Subject Matter R
A breach of contract is when one or both of the parties fail to perform according to the terms and conditions of the contract. If there has been a material breach, then the other party may be able to take court action. There are four legal remedies for a breach of contract that include specific performance, liquidated damages, compensatory damages, and rescission.
Specific performance is a legal action where the court orders the party who breached the contract to perform according to the contract. Specific performance, as a remedy, may not always be possible.
Liquidated damages occur when both parties to a contract agree in advance to a dollar amount that will compensate the other party in the event of a breach. This amount must be outlined in writing. It makes it easier for the non-breaching party to recover these damages since they were agreed to in writing.
Compensatory damages are the most common remedy for a breach of contract, given that there was not a liquidated damages clause. This compensates the other party for the financial loss they incurred because of a breach of contract.
Rescission takes place when a contract has been canceled, and each party is returned to their original position. A rescission could result from the agreement of the parties or by court order.
Upon completion of this course, the real estate professional will have a better understanding of the consequences of a breach should one of the parties’ default on the contract. It is important to remember that some contracts specify the consequences of a breach when the contract is originally formed.
18 Hours
3.0 Designated Subject Matter R
The Code of Ethics requires REALTORS® to provide disclosure, accounting, and reasonable care and diligence to customers as well as clients.
Article 1 requires REALTORS® to pledge themselves to protect and promote the interests of their client but does not relieve REALTORS® of their obligation to treat all parties honestly.
The Code of Ethics requires REALTORS® to provide disclosure, accounting, and reasonable care and diligence to customers as well as clients. The duty of disclosure is found in several Articles and Standards of Practice: Article 2, with respect to material and pertinent facts, Article 4 and Article 5, with respect to a REALTOR®'s role in a transaction, Article 7, with respect to a REALTOR® receiving a fee from two parties in the same transaction, and Standards of Practice 1-5 requires disclosure and informed consent to represent both parties in the same transaction.
The Code of Ethics requires REALTORS® to provide disclosure, accounting, and reasonable care and diligence to customers as well as clients. The duty of disclosure is found in several Articles and Standards of Practice including Article 2, Article 4 and Article 5, Article 7, and Standards of Practice 1-5, 1-12 (3), 1-13 (3) 1-15, 2-6, 16-10 & 16-11, and finally SOP 16-12 which requires a REALTOR® to disclose their relationship as a seller's agent.
3.0 Designated Subject Matter R
The Code of Ethics requires REALTORS® to provide disclosure, accounting, and reasonable care and diligence to customers as well as clients.
Article 1 requires REALTORS® to pledge themselves to protect and promote the interests of their client but does not relieve REALTORS® of their obligation to treat all parties honestly.
The Code of Ethics requires REALTORS® to provide disclosure, accounting, and reasonable care and diligence to customers as well as clients. The duty of disclosure is found in several Articles and Standards of Practice: Article 2, with respect to material and pertinent facts, Article 4 and Article 5, with respect to a REALTOR®'s role in a transaction, Article 7, with respect to a REALTOR® receiving a fee from two parties in the same transaction, and Standards of Practice 1-5 requires disclosure and informed consent to represent both parties in the same transaction.
The Code of Ethics requires REALTORS® to provide disclosure, accounting, and reasonable care and diligence to customers as well as clients. The duty of disclosure is found in several Articles and Standards of Practice including Article 2, Article 4 and Article 5, Article 7, and Standards of Practice 1-5, 1-12 (3), 1-13 (3) 1-15, 2-6, 16-10 & 16-11, and finally SOP 16-12 which requires a REALTOR® to disclose their relationship as a seller's agent.
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3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Tactics that work with motivated, excited sellers don't always translate well when working with short sale sellers and short sale buyers. Toss lender approvals, junior lien holders, and inflexible timelines into the mix, and you end up with a whole new ball game.
In a short sale transaction, the motivation for each party is different than the standard transaction, and as the professional in the scene, you need to adjust accordingly. This course speaks to your interaction with short sale sellers, and how you can help them through a tough process while diligently advocating on their behalf. We cover how to figure out an appropriate listing price, negotiate with the lender's representative, sort through debt settlement terminology, and carry the deal through to closing. We also look at the process from a buyer's agent perspective. Additional cautions, considerations, and fraud prevention tactics are required when advocating on behalf of these deal-seeking buyers.
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Tactics that work with motivated, excited sellers don't always translate well when working with short sale sellers and short sale buyers. Toss lender approvals, junior lien holders, and inflexible timelines into the mix, and you end up with a whole new ball game.
In a short sale transaction, the motivation for each party is different than the standard transaction, and as the professional in the scene, you need to adjust accordingly. This course speaks to your interaction with short sale sellers, and how you can help them through a tough process while diligently advocating on their behalf. We cover how to figure out an appropriate listing price, negotiate with the lender's representative, sort through debt settlement terminology, and carry the deal through to closing. We also look at the process from a buyer's agent perspective. Additional cautions, considerations, and fraud prevention tactics are required when advocating on behalf of these deal-seeking buyers.
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
The trend to “go green” now extends beyond weekly recycling efforts and the latest Hybrid cars. In fact, the effects of this movement are becoming increasingly visible in the real estate market. This means that it is crucial for you, as an industry professional, to have a thorough understanding of green home qualifications, eco-friendly remodeling possibilities, and energy-efficient technologies.
This course provides you with the information you need to successfully guide your more eco-minded clients. Whether you’re helping a buyer find a newly constructed green home or advising a seller on green remodeling efforts to improve a listing, you’ll be able to provide your clients with support they need.
Course highlights include:
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
The trend to “go green” now extends beyond weekly recycling efforts and the latest Hybrid cars. In fact, the effects of this movement are becoming increasingly visible in the real estate market. This means that it is crucial for you, as an industry professional, to have a thorough understanding of green home qualifications, eco-friendly remodeling possibilities, and energy-efficient technologies.
This course provides you with the information you need to successfully guide your more eco-minded clients. Whether you’re helping a buyer find a newly constructed green home or advising a seller on green remodeling efforts to improve a listing, you’ll be able to provide your clients with support they need.
Course highlights include:
- An overview of green footprints, sustainability, and the environmental effects of energy-efficient homes
- Information on green renovation options, such as the use of renewable flooring, tubular skylights, xeriscaping, and more
- Videos and Internet resources that provide details on programs, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), and ENERGY STAR®
- Details about green property requirements, as outlined by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- Statistics on the cost-saving benefits of green remodeling efforts and energy-efficient technology and appliances
- Tips for inexpensive, yet effective green makeovers that make homes more appealing to eco-conscious buyers
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the most powerful tool that you, as a real estate professional, have at your disposal. Potential buyers, in addition to other real estate professionals, can view your listings through a multitude of websites. How you use the MLS communicates your level of professionalism and attracts people to your properties.
This course provides common sense theories and best practices from industry experts. Harness the full power of the MLS, starting with a full understanding of how data flow in and out of the MLS. Apply the practical concepts from this course to:
Course highlights include:
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the most powerful tool that you, as a real estate professional, have at your disposal. Potential buyers, in addition to other real estate professionals, can view your listings through a multitude of websites. How you use the MLS communicates your level of professionalism and attracts people to your properties.
This course provides common sense theories and best practices from industry experts. Harness the full power of the MLS, starting with a full understanding of how data flow in and out of the MLS. Apply the practical concepts from this course to:
Course highlights include:
- Write exceptional listing descriptions
- Prepare listings that receive the attention they deserve
- Remain in compliance with fair housing, advertising, ethics, and anti-trust regulations
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Practicing real estate during a hot market is not business as usual. Ethical, legal and practical issues occur when buyers scramble to “get theirs” while listing agents guard the gate—sometimes using questionable means.
No matter the market dynamics, a licensee’s fiduciary duties do not change. A buyer’s agent still has the duty to put client needs first, and help buyers obtain properties meeting their needs for the lowest price possible. Listing agents also must put the seller’s interest first, and try to secure for them the best price and most favorable terms.
This course shows licensees how to navigate hot market dynamics ethically and legally, whether representing buyers or sellers.
Course highlights include:
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Practicing real estate during a hot market is not business as usual. Ethical, legal and practical issues occur when buyers scramble to “get theirs” while listing agents guard the gate—sometimes using questionable means.
No matter the market dynamics, a licensee’s fiduciary duties do not change. A buyer’s agent still has the duty to put client needs first, and help buyers obtain properties meeting their needs for the lowest price possible. Listing agents also must put the seller’s interest first, and try to secure for them the best price and most favorable terms.
This course shows licensees how to navigate hot market dynamics ethically and legally, whether representing buyers or sellers.
Course highlights include:
- An overview of hot market dynamics, including low inventory, cash buyers, multiple offers, appraisal and lending issues
- How to stay ethical, legal and avoid violating MLS rules when taking a pocket listing
- A discussion of private listing groups and their potential risks for fair housing and anti-trust violations
- Buyer strategies for writing winning offers—and guerilla tactics to avoid
- Escalator clauses, what they are and how to respond to them
- Ways to assist sellers in evaluating offers based not only on price and terms but also on buyer strength
- Strategies for responding to multiple offers
- Options for buyers and sellers when properties do not appraise
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Infinite prospecting and advertising opportunities are available to real estate professionals through social media, blogging, property listing website, and email resources. Whether you’re an experienced Internet-savvy professional or have yet to create a Facebook profile, this course will help you gain an understanding of the legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional issues that should shape your online content and conduct.
This exciting new course features:
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Infinite prospecting and advertising opportunities are available to real estate professionals through social media, blogging, property listing website, and email resources. Whether you’re an experienced Internet-savvy professional or have yet to create a Facebook profile, this course will help you gain an understanding of the legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional issues that should shape your online content and conduct.
This exciting new course features:
- Resources to help you in developing your online presence through personal websites, blogs, social media profiles, email campaigns, etc.
- Tech tips from Amy Chorew that will assist you in protecting your online image
- Details on reducing legal, ethical, regulatory, and practical risk you face through your online real estate activities
- Checklists with website best practices and email etiquette tips that can be used in your online marketing activities
- A handout with tips on avoiding E&O insurance claims stemming from your online real estate activities
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
The real estate market reflects the diverse population that is present in the United States today with individuals of different races, ethnicities, lifestyles, and cultures. The interests and goals of individuals within diverse populations influence their decision making process within the purchase of real estate. It is critical that the successful real estate professional understands and adapts to others’ lifestyles.
Course highlights include:
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
The real estate market reflects the diverse population that is present in the United States today with individuals of different races, ethnicities, lifestyles, and cultures. The interests and goals of individuals within diverse populations influence their decision making process within the purchase of real estate. It is critical that the successful real estate professional understands and adapts to others’ lifestyles.
Course highlights include:
- Resources that will help you identify the diversity of the population living in your area
- Numerous examples of characteristics and beliefs that can be present in a diverse population
- Statistics from the National Association of REALTORS® relating to diversity
- A summary of requirements outlined in various fair housing laws and details about federally protected classes
- Suggestions that will help you in your efforts working with a diverse group of clients
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Real estate is no stranger to the white collar criminal, as fraud has become a major issue in the industry. Many lawbreakers use real estate as a vehicle to steal the life savings of unsuspecting homeowners and defraud lenders out of millions of dollars for their own gain. Federal, state, and local governments have taken steps to combat real estate fraud, but it remains a major problem—and one you need to have a solid understanding of to ensure you're able to shield your clients and yourself from being defrauded or unknowingly committing fraud.
Keeping It Honest: Understanding Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud has been updated to discuss the latest fraudulent schemes and explain recent government initiatives aimed at stopping fraud and protecting consumers.
Course highlights include:
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Real estate is no stranger to the white collar criminal, as fraud has become a major issue in the industry. Many lawbreakers use real estate as a vehicle to steal the life savings of unsuspecting homeowners and defraud lenders out of millions of dollars for their own gain. Federal, state, and local governments have taken steps to combat real estate fraud, but it remains a major problem—and one you need to have a solid understanding of to ensure you're able to shield your clients and yourself from being defrauded or unknowingly committing fraud.
Keeping It Honest: Understanding Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud has been updated to discuss the latest fraudulent schemes and explain recent government initiatives aimed at stopping fraud and protecting consumers.
Course highlights include:
- n overview of fraud and its impact on the real estate industry.
- An examination of the newest and most prevalent types of fraudulent schemes.
- A detailed description of red flag behaviors that suggest someone is engaging in fraud.
- Recommendations on how to report fraudulent or suspected fraudulent activities to the proper authorities.
- An analysis of key government initiatives aimed at stopping fraud and protecting consumers.
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
It is estimated that approximately $300 billion in real estate is transacted by investors each year. Grab your piece of the pie by understanding the driving forces in the dynamic residential real estate investment market. Possessing knowledge of the strategies and mindsets of investors will help you serve your valuable investor clients effectively, responsibly, and ethically.
Through this course, you will learn the impact of real estate investment in the United States, the opportunities that exist for investors, and your role in representing the residential real estate investor.
Course highlights include:
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
It is estimated that approximately $300 billion in real estate is transacted by investors each year. Grab your piece of the pie by understanding the driving forces in the dynamic residential real estate investment market. Possessing knowledge of the strategies and mindsets of investors will help you serve your valuable investor clients effectively, responsibly, and ethically.
Through this course, you will learn the impact of real estate investment in the United States, the opportunities that exist for investors, and your role in representing the residential real estate investor.
Course highlights include:
- Resources from Keller Williams Publishing, National Real Estate Investors Association, OwnAmerica, and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) that will help you serve your investor clients
- A Criteria Worksheet handout that can be utilized in your efforts finding properties for your clients
- Insights from The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine, and Crash Boom! that will help you understand the mindset and strategies of investors
- Details about current real estate market conditions and the impact of investors on the market over time
- A look at recent data from the U.S. census, NAR surveys, and other independent studies, as well as a discussion about what it all means for today’s real estate investors
- Tips for acting ethically, providing a high level of service, and avoiding liability issues while working with investors
- Advice for becoming a real estate investor yourself, including legal landmines to guard against
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
When licensees represent clients in a commercial transaction, whether marketing the building or assisting in the purchase, knowledge of the building’s structure and systems is vital. A building is comprised of its architectural features and its MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) systems. In this course you’ll learn about:
Highlights of this course include:
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
When licensees represent clients in a commercial transaction, whether marketing the building or assisting in the purchase, knowledge of the building’s structure and systems is vital. A building is comprised of its architectural features and its MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) systems. In this course you’ll learn about:
Highlights of this course include:
- A foundational understanding of … foundations! Includes footings and how they work with foundations to form a system, design concerns of foundations including soil conditions, water tables and live and dead loads
- Design considerations for roofs, walls, windows and doors
- An overview of HVAC types and considerations, including cost, efficiency and varying tenant needs
- A look at electrical, lighting, controls and fire and security alarms, and how they differ by building use and tenant need
- How external conditions can impact building design, occupancy and parking, including zoning and code location, topography, environmental factors
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Real estate licensees who represent commercial clients, whether as buyers or sellers of commercial properties, must understand the process of valuing commercial properties. To best serve their commercial real estate clients, they need a solid understanding of how commercial properties are valued, how appraisers work, and how that important final number is determined.
Many of the tools and methodologies used by commercial appraisers can also be used by licensees to help their clients determine value when buying, selling or comparing commercial real estate. While a valuation prepared by a real estate licensee will never take the place of a formal appraisal, it is important for licensees to understand the definitions of value used by appraisers, the methodologies used, the three approaches to value, and how value of commercial properties is determined. It is also important for licensees to be able to read and extract information from a professional appraisal report.
Highlights of this course include:
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Real estate licensees who represent commercial clients, whether as buyers or sellers of commercial properties, must understand the process of valuing commercial properties. To best serve their commercial real estate clients, they need a solid understanding of how commercial properties are valued, how appraisers work, and how that important final number is determined.
Many of the tools and methodologies used by commercial appraisers can also be used by licensees to help their clients determine value when buying, selling or comparing commercial real estate. While a valuation prepared by a real estate licensee will never take the place of a formal appraisal, it is important for licensees to understand the definitions of value used by appraisers, the methodologies used, the three approaches to value, and how value of commercial properties is determined. It is also important for licensees to be able to read and extract information from a professional appraisal report.
Highlights of this course include:
- Definitions of commonly used commercial appraisal terms
- An in-depth look at the process of data collection, analysis and three approaches to value (cost, income and sales comparison) for commercial property valuation
- Faculty expert, Bill James, a 40-year veteran of commercial appraisal, takes students step-by-step through a real-life appraisal report, which includes the process of data collection, approaches to value, analysis and value determination
- More than two dozen handouts used in a real-life commercial appraisal, with a detailed explanation of each
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Commercial real estate investors have two goals: generate cash flow and produce higher returns. However, unlike other investment types, investing in commercial property is not simply a matter of buying at one price and selling for more. Commercial real estate must be considered in terms of the risks and rewards of the type of commercial property, income during the investment period, the investor’s own situation, and how value and return are impacted by the economic, market, tax, and legal conditions (particularly zoning) for the market niche.
This course presents an overview of the factors impacting value and investment potential of commercial properties, gives licensees a solid understanding of the financial aspects of commercial real estate investment, and better prepares them to provide professional guidance to their commercial real estate clients when evaluating investment properties for purchase or sale.
Highlights of this course include:
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Commercial real estate investors have two goals: generate cash flow and produce higher returns. However, unlike other investment types, investing in commercial property is not simply a matter of buying at one price and selling for more. Commercial real estate must be considered in terms of the risks and rewards of the type of commercial property, income during the investment period, the investor’s own situation, and how value and return are impacted by the economic, market, tax, and legal conditions (particularly zoning) for the market niche.
This course presents an overview of the factors impacting value and investment potential of commercial properties, gives licensees a solid understanding of the financial aspects of commercial real estate investment, and better prepares them to provide professional guidance to their commercial real estate clients when evaluating investment properties for purchase or sale.
Highlights of this course include:
- The six main categories of commercial properties, and their specific challenges and opportunities for investors.
- A definition of transit-oriented communities, and why they are a growing type of mixed-use development.
- How zoning, building codes, title issues and the Americans with Disabilities Act impact commercial property development and investment potential.
- How licensees can use financial analysis and individual investor profiles to assist clients in analyzing commercial properties for purchase and sale.
3 Hours
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Landlord representatives usually referred to as “leasing agents” or “leasing brokers,” serve a key role in commercial real estate: getting tenants for their clients’ buildings. Accomplishing that goal is a lengthy, multi-step process that includes positioning the product in the marketplace, identifying suitable prospects, creating and executing marketing plans, negotiating the deal, and managing all of the steps associated with the leasing process. Landlord reps must have their fingers on the pulse of their market. A thorough knowledge of tenant demographics, occupancy rates, leasing rates, and industry trends is essential. Beyond technical expertise, however, they must also be adept at relationship building, and must know how to coalesce the varying needs of tenants, landlords and leasing brokers into workable, win-win-win deals.
This course provides an overview of commercial leasing, the players involved in commercial leasing, their roles and goals.
Highlights of this course include:
Ed Riggins, Senior Vice President with Cresa Atlanta, assisted in the development of Client Advocacy in Commercial Real Estate, serving as the course's subject matter expert. Ed is a Life Member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, and he's among less than 1% of practitioners nationally to hold both the SIOR and CCIM designations. www.edriggins.com
For Nebraska CE, this course is approved to meet the CE requirements of the Nebraska Real Estate License Act for Intermediate credit toward salesperson and broker continuing education.
Landlord representatives usually referred to as “leasing agents” or “leasing brokers,” serve a key role in commercial real estate: getting tenants for their clients’ buildings. Accomplishing that goal is a lengthy, multi-step process that includes positioning the product in the marketplace, identifying suitable prospects, creating and executing marketing plans, negotiating the deal, and managing all of the steps associated with the leasing process. Landlord reps must have their fingers on the pulse of their market. A thorough knowledge of tenant demographics, occupancy rates, leasing rates, and industry trends is essential. Beyond technical expertise, however, they must also be adept at relationship building, and must know how to coalesce the varying needs of tenants, landlords and leasing brokers into workable, win-win-win deals.
This course provides an overview of commercial leasing, the players involved in commercial leasing, their roles and goals.
Highlights of this course include:
- An analysis of the commercial real estate market as it stands today
- A description of the in-house and external landlord reps, and why landlords choose to work with landlord reps
- A survey of a panel of six landlord representatives who have a combined total of nearly 200 years of experience in commercial real estate
- A look at additional training, accreditation and associations for commercial real estate professionals
- A comparison of different types of commercial leases
- An overview of the tenant build-out process
- A timeline with activities for landlord reps from hire to full execution of a commercial leasing listing contract
Ed Riggins, Senior Vice President with Cresa Atlanta, assisted in the development of Client Advocacy in Commercial Real Estate, serving as the course's subject matter expert. Ed is a Life Member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®, and he's among less than 1% of practitioners nationally to hold both the SIOR and CCIM designations. www.edriggins.com
3 Hours
This course provides an overview of real estate financing, and describes the different types of loans and loan programs as well as lending sources. Students will learn how to calculate debt ratios and use loan factors to complete mathematical calculations related to mortgage loans. Students will also estimate closing costs for different types of loans. The instruction is followed with a scenario for which the student will do the prequalifying computations and complete a loan comparison worksheet for the buyers in the scenario.
This course provides an overview of real estate financing, and describes the different types of loans and loan programs as well as lending sources. Students will learn how to calculate debt ratios and use loan factors to complete mathematical calculations related to mortgage loans. Students will also estimate closing costs for different types of loans. The instruction is followed with a scenario for which the student will do the prequalifying computations and complete a loan comparison worksheet for the buyers in the scenario.
3 Hours
Math is a large component of numerous areas of real estate. This elective course helps the student understand what math calculations and formulas are included in and applicable for capitalization, property management, investments, commissions, return of investments, property costs, loans and property pricing. A hands-on course, students will enjoy the simple formulas and practice problems to better help retention.
Approved for 3 hours of Elective continuing education credit in Nebraska.
Math is a large component of numerous areas of real estate. This elective course helps the student understand what math calculations and formulas are included in and applicable for capitalization, property management, investments, commissions, return of investments, property costs, loans and property pricing. A hands-on course, students will enjoy the simple formulas and practice problems to better help retention.
Approved for 3 hours of Elective continuing education credit in Nebraska.
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