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Conquer the "business of real estate." Explore the building blocks to create an effective business plan; form support structures using assistants and teams; successfully prospect and tap into the niche markets and develop policies to avoid risk. APPROVED FOR 7.5 HOURS CE ------------------------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit

The Realtor Property Resource “RPR” is a tool provided by the National Association of REALTORS® to facilitate research of properties in all 50 states using MLS data, school reports, census demographics and market indicators. The software provides data analytics on local real estate market conditions and provides numerous comprehensive consumer reports that give buyers and sellers the most current, accurate and reliable data possible for making informed decisions when in the buying and selling process. Approved for 2 Hours of CE This LIVE WEBINAR class will teach the basics of both the online program and the mobile app. CE Credits by WEBINAR requires that you have both a microphone and a webcam in order to earn CE Credit Roll Call and interaction will be part of this class. Registrants will receive webinar instructions 24 hours prior to start.

<B>PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS IS BEING HELD HYBRID, IN PERSON AT OUR WOODBURY REALTOR SERVICE CENTER AND ON ZOOM. THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE IN-PERSON OPTION.</B> <P> The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation is the premier global real estate credential offered by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). It recognizes real estate professionals who have the knowledge, experience, and network to work successfully with international clients and properties. To earn the designation, students are required to complete 2 CORE classes and 3 elective courses. Obtaining the CIPS designation positions agents as experts in cross-border transactions, providing them with exclusive resources, a worldwide referral network, and a competitive edge in the global marketplace. <P> <B>CIPS: Africa and International Real Estate</B> is one of the three elective courses for the CIPS Designation. This course explores real estate practices in Africa, focusing on cultural influences, economic trends, and investment opportunities.<P> APPROVED FOR 5.5 HOURS CE CREDIT<P>

<B>PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS IS BEING HELD HYBRID, IN PERSON AT OUR WOODBURY REALTOR SERVICE CENTER AND ON ZOOM. THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THE ZOOM OPTION.</B> <P> The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation is the premier global real estate credential offered by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). It recognizes real estate professionals who have the knowledge, experience, and network to work successfully with international clients and properties. To earn the designation, students are required to complete 2 CORE classes and 3 elective courses. Obtaining the CIPS designation positions agents as experts in cross-border transactions, providing them with exclusive resources, a worldwide referral network, and a competitive edge in the global marketplace.<P> <B>CIPS: Africa and International Real Estate</B> is one of the three elective courses for the CIPS Designation. This course explores real estate practices in Africa, focusing on cultural influences, economic trends, and investment opportunities.<P> APPROVED FOR 5.5 HOURS CE <P>

This course will introduce you to our new MLS system called Matrix. <P> You will learn how to navigate the system and setup your profile. In this beginner course you will be introduced to the Matrix dashboard and customize the market watch and Hotsheets for updates in your area. Search and share listings for emailing, texting or printing reports. How to add and manage contacts to setup an auto email. <P> You will also learn how to use the Action Bar for all your searching needs, including a quick CMA. We will cover the basics of Realist Tax- how to find and read a tax record.<P> APPROVED FOR 3 HOURS CE<P> -------------------------------------------<P> INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

This one-of-a-kind course was created to help real estate professionals understand why and how homeowners choose solar and exactly what is necessary to represent them when they buy or sell a solar-powered home. NAR's Code of Ethics requires that we properly represent the material facts of a property. <P> We'll be discussing:<P> Solar Power's Effect on Title Insurance and Mortgage Qualification<P> Everything You Need To Know To Properly Transfer A Leased Solar System to a New Buyer<P> The Difference Between Leasing, Ownership and Power Purchase Agreements<P> Tax Credits, Rebates, Incentives and Tax Abatements <P> APPROVED FOR 3 HOURS CE CREDIT<P> ----------------------------------------------------<P> INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

Specialize in buying, selling or managing resort properties and second homes for recreation, investment or development. Learn skills to work with resort, second home or investment clients while you build your business. You will learn to: *Inform buyers and sellers of tax benefits and finance options; *Implement effective marketing strategies; *Build a broad client based in the vacation home and investment markets 7.5 Hours CE Credit -------------------------------------------------------------------- CE Credits by WEBINAR/ZOOM requires that you have both a microphone and a webcam in order to earn CE Credit

Learn all the basics of REMINE – how to access your free account (includes PRO for free as of March 2021!) and find potential new listings using amazing off-market property data and powerful real estate analytics. Once you isolate those potential leads, you'll learn how to pursue those leads by creating mailing campaigns. You’ll learn to locate: All properties in your geographic farm Owner, tax and mortgage data Number of years owned Mortgage interest rate Equity Likelihood to sell Finally, you will see how to create simple mailing labels AND gorgeous custom mailers with a variety of colors and themes that can be shipped right from PCM Digital Mailers. Approved for 2 Hours CE ------------------------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

This course will focus on the essential fundamentals on getting started as a successful Real Estate Investor. Participants will be able to leverage the information provided in this course for their own investing or to better assist and develop their Investor Client base. Some of the major topics covered in this course will include: • Why Real Estate Investing and Why Now? • The Business Plan, the road to success • Creating your skills development plan • Generating effective goals and strategies to achieve them • How to gain performance traction • Establishing your professional support team • Effective marketing and networking that will lead to success • Overview of the common investment business models and selecting the model that works for you • Risk mitigation strategies • Selecting your investment market and property • Property evaluation techniques • Securing your capital and creative financing • Generating and negotiating your offer • How to develop an Investor Client List that will keep you closing sales • What Investors will expect from you • And much more! Participants will leave this course with a solid action plan they can execute the very next day! Approved for 3 Hours NYS CE Credit INSTRUCTOR: Carl Schiovone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

IMPROVE YOUR CMA SKILLS USING MATRIX & RPR This class will teach you the necessary skills needed to generate a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) using both the Matrix MLS system and the Realtor Property Resource RPR. With the skills learned from both programs, you will have the option to choose what CMA to use when working with Buyers & Sellers. Approved for 3.5 Hours NYS CE Credit --------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

This course offers agents and brokers a meticulous exploration of the intricate stages involved in residential real estate transactions. It will help realtors identify and resolve issues from the listing and/or showing stage to avoid causing delays or problems at closing. It allows for real estate brokers and agents to provide a smooth handoff of the file to the attorney so that the customer journey can be the best one possible. Additionally, the class provides detailed solutions and timeframes to allow brokers and agents to better understand the timelines and milestones involved with a real estate transaction from contract to closing. Participants will gain the expertise necessary to skillfully represent their clients throughout their entire real estate transaction. Approved for 4 NYS CE Hours --------------------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.