Featured Packages
Ohio 21hr Elective Renewal Package 1
Completion of the courses in this package satisfies 21 hours of elective continuing education credit for Ohio.Includes:
- ADA and Fair Housing - Find out what the laws cover and how it pertains to you
- Commercial Finance and Investment Analysis- History of the savings and loan industry progresses and present commercial real estate financing practices
- Commercial Sales and Exchanges- Learn aspects of commercial sales transactions and tax deferred exchanges
- Commercial Leases - Analyzes the typical provisions of office, retail, and industrial leases
Ohio 21hr Elective Renewal Package 2
This course analyzes the typical provisions of office, retail, and industrial leases. Formulas used to calculate rent, key negotiation points, and technical issues unique to industrial leases are also covered in great detail.Individual Courses
Commercial Finance and Investment Analysis
Course Description
A brief history of the savings and loan industry progresses into present commercial real estate financing practices. The different types of financing available to commercial properties and their characteristics are explained in detail. Investment evaluation methods including property comparison, appraisal, capitalization rates, and the time value of money are also covered. Commercial Leases
Course Description
This course analyzes the typical provisions of office, retail, and industrial leases. Formulas used to calculate rent, key negotiation points, and technical issues unique to industrial leases are also covered in great detail. Commercial Sales and Exchanges
Course Description
Aspects of the commercial sales transaction and tax deferred exchanges are covered in great detail. You will learn the essential elements of the contract, closing procedures, and documentation in a commercial sale along with the benefits and requirements of a tax deferred exchange. Cost Approach Overview
Course Description
This course covers the steps in the cost approach to valuation, including methods for estimating cost and estimating depreciation. Students will apply what they learn using numerous examples. Green Home Construction
Course Description
This course covers aspects of "green home" construction and sustainable design, including lot shopping, site work and landscaping, and building material choices. It also addresses safety considerations and waste management. Income Capitalization Overview
Course Description
This course covers the steps in the income approach to valuation, including estimating income and expenses and estimating capitalization rates. Both direct capitalization and yield capitalization are discussed. Students will apply what they learn using numerous examples. METHODS OF RESIDENTIAL FINANCE (V3)
Course Description
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. (Meets NAR's 3-Hour Mandatory Ethics Renewal Training)
Pricing Property to Sell
Course Description
Presents methods and principles for pricing property. Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, approaches to pricing property and application of the market data and replacement cost methods. Sales Comparison Approach
Course Description
This course covers the steps in the sales comparison approach to valuation. The course explains the data collection process and the various methods for estimating adjustments. Students will apply what they learn using numerous examples. ADA and Fair Housing
Course Description
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.
This course meets the three hour mandatory civil rights requirement. Ethics in Real Estate (V6)
Course Description
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. (Meets NAR's 3-Hour Mandatory Ethics Renewal Training)
Federal Law and Commercial Real Estate
Course Description
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. Green Home Features
Course Description
This course covers features of a "green home," including energy and water efficiency, lighting, appliances, and renewable energy. It also addresses methods of controlling heat loss and conserving energy. Introduction to Ethics in Real Estate (V6)
Course Description
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. Maximize Your Buyer's Borrowing Power
Course Description
This course covers some important topics related to finance and a buyer's ability to obtain a real estate loan. Principles of Commercial Real Estate
Course Description
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. RESPA Reform
Course Description
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. Tax Free Exchanges
Course Description
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. Using the Internet in Your Real Estate Practice: An Introduction v2
Course Description
The impact the Internet has on your business and the technology needed get on-line are covered in this course. Learn to utilize the Internet and email to market your listings, manage leads, maximize exposure and locate valuable resources. Need Help?
