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We offer a variety of Real Estate Classes from an introduction to Real Estate to in-depth studies on improving the day-to-day tasks involved in a Real Estate business.  If you are wanting to enter into the exciting world of Real Estate, or if you want to improve your skills, we have classes to meet your needs.  Browse the available classes below and keep watching as we introduce additional classes that are being certified for Continuing Education credit in the state of Idaho.

Accredited Buyer Representative Core Class - 14 Class Hours - $320-350
        Taught by

Representing the E-Buyer - 8 Class Hours - $160
        Taught by

Innovative Marketing -  6 Class Hours - $160
        Taught by

Interactive Communications -  8 Class Hours - $100 (E0114)
        Taught by Dr. Ben Sheppard, President of BWS&A, BS in Engineering,
        Master's Degree in Safety and Health / Loss Control, Doctorate Degree in Loss Control

Real Estate Module I - 45 Class Hours - $320
        Taught by Michael James Johnston, ABR, ABRM, CRB, CRS, GRI, BROKER
        Course Description:  Intended for the beginner in real estate who has little, if any, previous knowledge in the field. A solid core of fundamental concepts will be studied. This course partially fulfills the educational requirements for a salesperson's license.
       
Real Estate Module II - 45 Class Hours - $320
        Taught by Michael James Johnston, ABR, ABRM, CRB, CRS, GRI, BROKER
        Course Description:  Designed for the real estate student who has a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts of real estate. It is a study of the knowledge and applied skills involved in the listing, selling, buying and closing of residential property. The intent is to prepare students to perform satisfactorily as a beginner in the real estate business. Completion of Practices and its prerequisite course will satisfy the educational requirements for a salesperson's license. Prerequisite: Real Estate (Module 1).
       
IREC Core Course - 4 Class Hours - $50 (C2004)
        Taught by Michael James Johnston, ABR, ABRM, CRB, CRS, GRI, BROKER
        Taught by Chris Mooney

Real Estate Technology Module I – Organizing and Managing Messages, Appointments, Contacts and Tasks – (Microsoft Outlook 2003) – 4 CE Credits - $50 (E0128)

Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 it will help the licensee to organize and track their personal information, to communicate with buyers and sellers, and to share information with customers and clients.

In this Module the student will learn to:

Real Estate Technology Module II – Correspondence and Calculations – (Microsoft Word and Excel 2003) – 4 CE Credits - $50 (E0137)

Using Microsoft Office Word 2003 and Excel 2003 they can be used for basic correspondence of all kinds (memos, letters, faxes, reports, contracts, resumes, manuals, and more).  Excel can be used to assist in calculating the proceeds of a sale or the cash flow of a prospective purchase.

In this Module the student will learn to:

What Every Practitioner Needs to Know About Older and Newer Homes - 4 Class Hours - $50 (E0139)
        Taught by Chris Foulkroud

1031 Exchanges - 4 Class Hours - $50 (E0104)
        Taught by Jesse Hamilton, Vice-President of Pioneer 1031 Exchange

Cracking The Code -  4 Class Hours - $50 (E0034)
        Taught by W. James Johnston, ABR, CRB, CRS, SRES, GRI, Associate Broker
        Taught by Chris Mooney
        Taught by Kelly Fisher

Business Conduct & Office Operations: - 4 Class Hours - $50
        Taught by Nancy Mesarros
        Taught by Michael James Johnston, ABR, ABRM, CRB, CRS, GRI, BROKER
        Course Description:  Designed for brokers, sales associates, secretaries, bookkeepers, and other related personnel, to acquaint them with the current laws, rules and procedures governing the handling of client funds, bring participants up-to-date on changes in the laws, rules and procedures governing the handling of client funds, and to assist real estate firms in developing good record keeping and business practices.

Fundamentals of Alternative Real Estate Finance: -
        Course Description:  Elective course for broker's license. Designed as an introduction to creative financing. It examines why "creative" financing is necessary. Included is a discussion of "tools" for creative financing and how they are used.

Areas of Real Estate Specialization: -
        Course Description:
For the Graduate, REALTORS® Institute (GRI) Designation. The GRI program is designed to educate and train persons in the residential real estate brokerage business in which their primary activity is the brokering of single-family home ownership property. Several courses are required for the GRI designation (contact the Idaho Association of REALTOR® for more information about the GRI designation,) these courses are a part of that program. There are two "Areas of Real Estate Specialization" courses, Module I and Module II. Module I includes classes on sales and marketing, taxation and investment, and selling new construction. Module II includes classes on technology, risk management, professional standards, fair housing, and environmental issues.

Introduction to Income Property Appraisal:  -
        Course Description:  Elective course for broker's license.  This course assumes that the student has exposure to the appraisal field and are specifically interested in the appraisal of income producing properties. This is a second level course covering the appraisal process and the different approaches, methods, and techniques used to determine the value of income producing properties.  This course is not designed to provide the student with all the skill and knowledge necessary to prepare income property appraisals, but the student should have an understanding of the concepts and practices of income producing real estate appraisals.

Real Estate Brokerage Management: - Taught by Maurice Clifton
        Course Description:  Required course for broker's license. Intended to help a person understand how to set up and run a real estate brokerage office and emphasizes the application of management techniques required for the brokerage operation.

Real Estate Finance: - Taught by Maurice Clifton
        Course Description:  Elective course for a broker's license. Designed as an introduction to real estate financing and includes a study of the sources and application of funds, the financial instruments commonly used, institutional structures and policies, and loan processing. Each student must be familiar with a financial calculator prior to enrolling.

Real Estate Law: -
        Course Description: 
Required course for broker's license. Designed for the real estate professional as a course in the general principles of law governing the interest in real estate, and to acquaint the student with how the law works, but is not intended to be a substitute for competent legal counsel.

Real Estate Valuation & Analysis: -
        Course Description:  An introductory course covering the purpose of appraisals, the appraisal process and the different approaches, methods, and techniques used to determine the value of various types of property. Emphasis will be on employing the process in residential brokerage as opposed to how to perform the process. This course partially fulfills the educational requirements for a broker's license.

 

These Classes are designed to help you succeed in Real Estate!


We are working to get the following NEW courses approved for CE credit with the Idaho Real Estate Commission....

Real Estate Technology Module III – Presentations – (Microsoft PowerPoint 2003) – 4 CE Credits - $50 <pending approval>

In real estate is seams that we are being asked to PRESENT things more and more.  Many times we can not just show up and share what we know with someone unless we present it in an appealing way.  PowerPoint can help the real estate professional do just that, present in a way that can help the consumer understand what it is that the licensee can do for them.

In this Module the student will learn to:

Real Estate Technology Module IV – Your Internet Presence – (Microsoft FrontPage 2003) – 4 CE Credits - $50 <pending approval>

Websites are everywhere and almost everyone has one.  How can we stay in compliance and make sure the information given to the public is accurate and changed in a timely manner?  By using FrontPage one can save hundreds of dollars in paying a techie to do some of the basic things that a real estate practitioner could do in a manner of minutes.

In this Module the student will learn to:

Real Estate Technology Module V – Perfect Publications – (HP Real Estate Marketing Assistant) – 4 CE Credits - $50 <pending approval>

If you need to create a feature sheet or flyer and you want it to be different from the regular print out from the MLS, Publisher might just do the trick for you.  With the skills in this class you can create products to help your clients get the property sold!

In this Module the student will learn to:

Real Estate Technology Module VI – Hardware Options – 2 CE Credits - $30 <pending approval>

Setting up a home or mobile office?  What should you buy?  In this class we will discuss the hardware associated in conducting real estate in today’s world.  PDA’s, Laptops, Desktops, digital cameras, printers, fax machines, cellular phones, cordless phones, headsets, car navigation units, two-way radios, direct phone lines, and more.  Come see what you have been missing!

In this Module the student will learn to:

Real Estate Technology Module VII – Online Forms – (Professional Computer Forms) – 2 CE Credits - $30 <pending approval>

In an effort to make sure we are in compliance with the law a licensee should always use the most current forms that are available that are in compliance with the laws of the state.  One way to make sure you are up-to-date is to use the online forms. 

In this Module the student will learn to:

Real Estate Technology Module VIII – MLS Software – (MLS) – 2 CE Credits - $30 <pending approval>

If you are not able to find what a prospective buyer wants or you can’t share what your seller wants to sell, then you might not be doing your job as a real estate agent.  If your MLS is using FNIS (paragon) then this class will make sure you are doing what your buyers and sellers are wanting you to do.

In this Module the student will learn to:

 

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