RANGE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
2011-2012 CE SCHEDULE
Minnesota Association of REALTORS
CE Class - Fortune Bay - Tower, MN - April 18, 2012
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
FHA Inspections
Will this House Pass FHA Inspection and Vacant Home Winterization?
An FHA guaranteed loan is an attractive financing option for buyers, but there are many requirements that must be met before the home loan will be approved. This class will cover the various requirements that are included in an FHA inspection and will assist the real estate professional to help buyers and sellers using this type of financing. The instructor will also explain the winterization process for vacant homes and who is responsible for them.
Instructor - Thomas Stone
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM - 3.75 Hr CE
Non-Member fee - $40
The Triple Crown of Real Estate
This course is designed to give real estate agents a review of the principals and structures of the REALTOR Code of Ethics and how it relates to their duties to clients and customers, the public, and other REALTORS. It will also review the basics of buyer and seller agency law in Minnesota including fiduciary duties and the 5 contractual relationship options. Lastly, it will review the federal and state fair housing laws and show real estate agents how best to prevent discrimination in the field.
Note: This course meets the Agency and Fair Housing requirement.
Instructor - Chris Prescott
1:15 PM - 5:15 PM - 3.75 Hr CE
Non-Member fee - $40
COMPLETED CLASES
Minnesota Association of REALTORS®
CE Class - Hibbing Park Hotel - October 20, 2011
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
2011-2012 Real Estate Module - Residential Leasing
The course is designed to introduce the real estate licensee to leasing residential properties. It will explore the content of the lease listing agreement, addenda and disclosures and identify issues and expertise needed when working with the homeowner. The tenant agreement and rental application process will be covered. The course will also cover credit checks and fair housing issues when working with renters and landlords. Sample lease agreement content will be discussed along with how agents can assist and manage the move-in process. Risk management measures will be addressed along with how the licensee can assist when landlords and tenants have problems.
Instructor - Brad Boyd
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM - 3.75 Hr CE
Non-member fee $40
Avoid Pitfalls
This course will identify and discuss the most common questions/issues raised by callers on the Minnesota Association of REALTORS Legal Hotline. The instructor will draw on his insight from receiving 200-300 Hotline calls per month to offer ideas on how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls. You will hear actual scenarios about common legal claims made against real estate agents, areas of continuing confusion in agency, advertising do's and don'ts, the potential pitfalls with the increasing use of contract for deeds, and common intra-company issues, along with tips on minimizing liability and practical guidance in handling problems in these areas of your practice. This course is equally suited for novice and veteran agents and brokers.
Instructor - Brad Boyd
1:15 PM - 5:15 PM- 3.75 Hr CE
Non-member fee - $40
