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1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges – Basic Course

Do you have a buyer or a seller who is interested in 1031 tax deferred exchange, or would you like to work with buyers and sellers who want to take advantage of this excellent tax deferral option?  Is so, this is the course for you.  The course covers the basics of a 1031 tax deferred exchange.  Some of the topics include terms, basic rules, safe harbors, simultaneous exchanges, myths and facts about 1031 tax deferred exchanges and much more.  This course has been approved for three hours of continuing education by both the Maine and New Hampshire Real Estate Commissions.

1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges – Advanced Course

Now that you know the basic of a 1031 tax deferred exchange, let’s dig a little deeper into the process. Topics included in this advanced course include exchange of multiple assets, combination sales, potential problems with an exchange, reverse exchanges, build- to-suit and improve exchanges and much more. This course has been approved for three hours of continuing education by both the Maine and New Hampshire Real Estate Commissions.

A Map To Qualified Buyers - A Review Of Income, Assets, Credit, Property And Key Factors Affecting Rates
With the debacle in today’s mortgage market, buyers need more help from their real estate licensee than ever before. This class will help you, the licensee, better be able to assist your buyers in helping them determine the probability of financing for them as well as be able to help the loan officer with the needed information. Loan officers will be able to relate better to the buyer as well as the real estate licensee. Students are encouraged to take a mortgage or financial calculator to class. This course is approved by the Maine and New Hampshire Real Estate Commissions for three clock hours of continuing education for the renewal or activation of a real estate license. Also approved for three hours of CE for Mortgage Loan Officers.

CYA-(Cover Your Aspirations) When It Comes To Environmental Issues

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ARE BIG ISSUES WITH BUYERS TODAY. Covered will be the pertinent environmental issues that may be encountered by real estate licensees and offer ways to manage problems that arise as well as ways to avoid problems before they arise. The purpose of this course is to assist the licensee in knowing how to respond to potential and actual environmental problems, with an emphasis on finding opportunities for enhancing property values and reducing the incidence of problems. This course is approved by the Maine and New Hampshire Real Estate Commissions for three clock hours of continuing education.

Do I Really Need To Know That?

There are many laws that real estate licensees are expected to follow in their everyday practice of brokerage.  A lot of them are not in the License Law and Rules book.  They are scattered throughout various other sections of the laws.  Come to this course to refresh your memory, or maybe even find out about something that slipped by you in your hectic real estate life. This course is approved for three clock hours of continuing education by the Maine Real Estate Commission.

Ethical Behavior In The Real Estate Business

By acting in an ethical manner, real estate licensees put themselves above the minimum requirements of license law and rules.  This is in the best interest of the licensee, the real estate business and the buyers and sellers.  Attend this class to find out how the concept of ethical behavior may have changed over the years. This course meets the National Association Of REALTORS® quadrennial training requirement for 2008.  This course is approved for three clock hours of continuing education by the Maine and New Hampshire Real Estate Commissions.

Federal Lead Paint Disclosure Is More Than Just The Form And The Booklet

THE EPA IS CONDUCTING LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE AUDITS IN MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. With people from Maine and New Hampshire being fined by the federal government for not abiding by the Federal Lead Based Paint Law, it is time to revisit the law. Topics include the real estate licensee’s responsibilities for disclosure, the Pre-renovation Education Rule, enforcement programs, requirements for lead based paint abatement, lead-smart renovation practices and related rules. This course is approved for three clock hours of continuing education by the Maine and New Hampshire Real Estate Commissions.

Foreclosures – What Real Estate Licensees Need To Know

Foreclosures are an every day occurrence.  Licensees need to understand the process of foreclosure, the foreclosure auction and the process to sell property that has been taken over by the lender.  Each lender has its own process and licenses need to understand the process in order to successfully negotiate a purchase for their buyer clients and successfully sell foreclosure listings.  This course is approved for three clock hours of continuing education credit by the Maine Real Estate Commission.

Also approved for three hours of CE for Mortgage Loan Officers.

Hit The Ground Running When You List And Sell Condos

Listing and selling condos is different than listing and selling other types of real estate. The licensee needs to understand condo declarations, bylaws, resale certificates, special requirements for conversion units, etc. The licensee needs to be aware of certain time-frames that must be met. Come to this class as a refresher, or if you have not sold any condos yet, come to learn what needs to be addressed when listing and selling condos. This course is approved by the Maine and New Hampshire Real Estate Commissions for three clock hours of continuing education.

I Have Questions About…

Have you ever had questions about why something is done a certain way, or whether the way you are doing something is according to the way license law and rules allow? If so, this is the course for you!! The intent of this course is to answer those questions that have bothered you forever, or at least a day or two. COME TO THIS COURSE WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THOSE THINGS THAT YOU WANT CLARIFIED, DISCUSSED OR JUST ADDRESSED TO HELP YOU SERVE YOUR CLIENTS. This course is approved by the Maine and New Hampshire Real Estate Commissions for three clock hours of continuing education.

Maine’s New Core Course For 2008

It is expected to be available by the time that it has been scheduled.  If it is not available the New Laws And Rules Core Course will be substituted. 

New Laws & Rules Core Course
This core course will explain the new license laws & rules that are going into effect July 1, 2006. This course can be used to renew or activate a license in the state of Maine. This course is approved for three clock hours of continuing education credit by the Maine Real Estate Commission.

Price It Right And Watch It Sell

Are you having a hard time pricing residential property so that it will appraise and sell?  If so, this is the course for you.  After going over some basic definitions, we will perform a few CMAs in class.  The class will discuss amounts to use for adjustments, which properties to use for comparable's, presenting the CMA to your buyer and seller client and much more.  You will not want to miss this class.  This course is approved by the Maine and New Hampshire Real Estate Commissions for three clock hours of continuing education.

Selling To The Over 55

The senior housing market is exploding. The senior market has different wants, needs and desires than the Gen-Xers, Gen-Yers and after. Come to this class for a discussion on how to meet the needs of seniors who are in the market to buy or sell real estate. This course is approved for three clock hours of continuing education by the Maine and New Hampshire Real Estate Commissions.

Short Sales - Long Term Solutions To Short Term Problems

The Bad And The Ugly: An Array Of Scary Problems For The Environmentally Sophisticated Real Estate Professional

Some environmental issues have the potential to substantially affect the value or marketability of a property.  A knowledge of these matters is essential to avoid costs and liability of the real estate licensee as well as the buyer and the seller.  The Bad And The Ugly will ensure that attendees have a basic knowledge of the most serious common problems that cause harm and liability.  This course is approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission and is pending approval by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission.

The Bold And The Beautiful:  The Exciting New World Of Solutions For The Environmentally Sophisticated Real Estate Professional

Have you ever wanted to know how to construct safe “Green” buildings or know how to convert and retrofit existing buildings so that they will be safer and less polluting?  This course will describe how to use safe, environmentally preferable building materials, how to implement water efficiency and energy conservation so that you can better represent your clients who are concerned with environmental issues. This course will include resources that can be consulted to obtain more information.  This course is approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission and is pending approval by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission.

The Real Estate Agent In The Short Sale Or Alternative

Foreclosures and short sales are becoming more common.  Come to this course to discuss the events that may lead a seller to a non-payment of loan situation, discuss what will stop the foreclosure process, compare the effects of foreclosure to short sale and alternatives, identify the responsibilities of the licensees to the client in foreclosure and shot sales and discuss problem solving as it relates to the short sale. This course is approved for three clock hours of continuing education by the Maine Real Estate Commission.

What Is This Property Disclosure Thing All About?

Property disclosures are an important and integral part of the real estate business. Understanding what is expected and how to obtain these disclosures is of utmost importance. Attend this course for a lively discussion on property disclosures and what may happen if property disclosures are not handled properly. This program has been approved by the Maine Real Estate Commission for three clock hours of continuing education credit for activation or renewal of a real estate license.

What’s My Line? A Guide For Terms, Roles And Players In The Mortgage Industry

The objective of “What’s My Line?” is to give an overview of the terms, and the roles of the players in the mortgage industry to help inform the real estate professional on the lending process, bridge the communication gap between real estate licensees and lenders, and dispel any myths that may exist about the mortgage industry. The loan officer will also be better informed of the real estate licensee’s role in the process. Students are encouraged to take a mortgage or financial calculator to class. This course is approved by the Maine and New Hampshire Real Estate Commissions for three clock hours of continuing education for the renewal or activation of a real estate license. Also approved for  three hours of CE credit for Mortgage Loan Officers.

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