Education Services

SELLER REPRESENTATIVE SPECIALIST (SRS) You will learn to: * Increase your listings and grow your business; * Learn how to communicate and demonstrate your value package to seller clients and how to comply with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice in all areas of marketing properties. Course qualifies as a GRI Elective Approved for 15 Hours CE credit (Also satisfies DOS Mandated topic: 2 Hours Agency) ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Matrix Level 2 will cover creating a MLS Listing, updating, and adding photos & documents to the listing, also the value of reverse prospecting. We will explore and learn a variety of easy ways to create a CMA in Matrix and discover the preset statistics and market reports that can be included in your listing presentation. The class will also cover advanced searches, customizing search views and you will be introduced to the speed bar for quick and easy searches. You will be introduced to the wealth of information available in Realist Tax. This is an excellent class to take after you are familiar with Matrix! APPROVED FOR 3 HOURS 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.

The Senior market is the largest and the fastest growing age group in America. <P> These folks control the nation’s wealth and have a higher disposable income than any other age group. More than 80% own their own home! AND… according to the 2024 NAR Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends, 35% of all buyers and 51% of all sellers are Seniors. <P> So many of these folks are struggling with our industry’s fast-paced, ever-changing high tech programs and platforms, not to mention the current, confusing business practice changes and protocols. This is a huge and important market to capture and serve. Let’s face it … they need our help more than ever! <P> Join us to compare and contrast marketing and servicing techniques that best suit the Elders, Boomers, Xers, and even the Ys and Zs who often contribute. We’ll cover market statistics, demographics, financial habits, housing concerns, utilizing equity, reverse mortgage, ownership options and estate planning.<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.

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 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.

Sellers typically rely on real estate professionals to provide advice on pricing their properties prior to placing them on the market for sale. Performing a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) allows a licensee to collect information, to evaluate the data and to furnish an objective summary that permits an owner to make an informed decision regarding the asking (list) price of their property. </P> A proper list price results in a property selling in a reasonable time and more efficiently thus reducing the stress and inconvenience that an owner may experience due to an inappropriate list price.</P> APPROVED FOR 3.5 HOURS CE</P> ---------------------------------------------</P> <B>INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY</B> - 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.

BECOME A REALTOR® TECH PRO (including Matrix) Become a Real Estate Tech Pro! This 2 day course will cover the ESSENTIAL Real Estate Technology tools REALTOR's® must know! Whether you are doing business in person or virtually, learn what tools to utilize when working with Buyers & Sellers. The following programs & apps are included in this course: Matrix, OneHome Client Portal, Realist Tax, Transaction Desk (Instanet) , REMINE & MLS Touch App. Approved for 11 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.

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.

<B>THIS CLASS IS FREE FOR LIBOR MEMBERS, BUT THERE IS A FEE IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE 3 CE CREDITS AND WILL BE HANDLED THE DAY OF THE CLASS.</B> This is an IN PERSON CLASS ONLY - This class is an overview of the Matrix MLS system. It will be offered in lecture style. <P> We will explore the different dashboards and all the components and set up market areas with Market Watch and create updates with Hot Sheets. This course covers the various ways of searching the MLS for all property types and statuses. <P> You will learn how to create an Auto Email, for automatically emailing listings, and visit OneHome, the client portal. The benefits of Realist Tax and setting up a farm area to create mailing labels. Also, included is adding and editing a listing. <P> THIS CLASS IS FREE, BUT THERE IS A FEE IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE 3 CE CREDITS. <P> --------------------------------------<P>

This course satisfies continuing education (CE) requirements for both real estate and appraisal license renewals. <P> Bring your questions, this will be interactive for appraisers, salespersons/brokers to have a better understanding of each of our professions and when communication is permitted between the two. Introduction to the Green features and the future requirements for lending and the appraisal process. Will answer your direct questions and concerns and provide resources. <P> <b>Current issues: <b> NEW “Fannie Mae that includes HERS rating, data collections and hybrid appraisal, Reconsider of Value (ROV)<P> <b>Appraisers: <b>Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) COMPETENCY RULE an appraiser must be competent to perform the appraisal assignment. Staying current on the methods.<P> Standard Rule 1-1 "(a) be aware of, understand, and correctly employ those recognized methods and techniques that are necessary to produce a credible appraisal."<P> <b>Salespersons/Brokers: <b>Article 12a section 440-(a) "competency to transact the business of real estate broker in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public."<P> APPROVED FOR REAL ESTATE CE AND APPRAISER CE 2 HOURS <P> <b>PROGRAM DETAILS:<b><P> 9:00 - 10:00 AM Networking Breakfast<P> 10:00- 12:00 PM Rebecca Jones - Appraisal Updates & Issues <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.

The Realtor Property Resource “RPR” Commercial platform is provided by the National Association of Realtors to successfully research properties in all 50 states with key data elements. This unique software provides data analytics on real estate market conditions and provides comprehensive commercial consumer reports that keep agents informed about the specific Real Estate market for their buyers and sellers. This class will provide agents instructional knowledge along with the benefit reasons to navigate through all of the features of the RPR program. It will include researching data, running reports, and increasing their presentation skills to better educate their client base. 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.