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ADA legislation affects the business of every real estate agent. Find out what the laws cover and how it pertains to you, while refreshing your knowledge of the Federal Fair Housing Laws. Course Code - L3095 4666

Ethics 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. Course Code - L3049 4665

This course acquaints students to specific laws pertaining to commercial real estate ownership, transactions and federal laws governing real estate agencies. Includes agency, contracts, deeds, easements, estates in land, zoning, restrictions, tenancy, liens, foreclosures, title transfer, leases and court decisions. Course Code - L3692 4681

This course 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. Course Code - L3097 4668

This course covers some important topics related to finance and a buyer's ability to obtain a real estate loan. Course Code - L3096 4667

Understand the different types of commercial real estate including office space, retail space and storage facilities. Additional topics include industrial real estate brokerage, site selection, land development, and the effect of local and regional labor markets on commercial real estate. Course Code - L3109 4679

This course begins with an overview of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and the rationale behind RESPA reform. Revisions to the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and the HUD-1 and HUD-1A Settlement Statements are described in detail, along with tolerance requirements. The course concludes with some of the most frequently asked questions regarding RESPA reform and the revised GFE, HUD-1, and HUD-1A forms.

Covers the basics of a tax free exchange of residential investment property. Topics covered include requirements of a tax free exchange, types of exchanges and the methods for transferring title when an exchange takes place. Course Code - L3106 4676

This course covers the methods of foreclosure recognized in Michigan and the causes and effects of Michigan's foreclosure crisis. The FDIC workout program, the Federal Home Affordable Modification Program, the Michigan Mortgage Modification Law, as well as provisions of the S.A.F.E. Act are also addressed. Legal updates include new rules for removal of lead-based paint and the recent changes to RESPA. This course provides background, ruling and reasoning of the court in recent cases related to riparian rights, delivery of a deed, and silent fraud. Course Code - 274-L5003.

This course covers recent changes to Michigan law including the Commercial Real Estate Lien Act, Domestic Violence Early Lease Termination Amendment, Real Property Electronic Recording Act, Michigan-Indiana State Line Monumentation Act, the repeal of the Land Sales Act, and amendments to the Unclaimed Property Act. . Course Code - L5054-6453