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The 7 Course Package is designed for students preparing for the Salespersons State Exam. This package includes the primary required courses (Principles, Law of Contracts and Law of Agency) and also includes three electives. One of these electives must be taken before applying for the state exam to satisfy the initial elective credit requirement of 30 hours. The remaining two elective courses qualify for Salespersons Annual Education credit for the first year of your career.

Courses included in package:

• Real Estate Principles I (30hours) TREC 0111
• Real Estate Principles II (30 hours) TREC 0112
• Law of Contracts (30 hours) TREC 1200
• Law of Agency (30 hours) TREC 1111
• Finance One (30 hours) TREC 0411
• Marketing: Building a Real Estate Practice (30 hours) TREC 0511
• Marketing II Negotiations Techniques (30 hours) TREC 0512
• Texas Salesperson Exam Prep
• National Salesperson Exam Prep

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This complete Pre-Licensing package includes all necessary courses to qualify to take the Real Estate Salesperson state exam.

Courses included in this package:

• Real Estate Principles I (30hours) TREC 0111
• Real Estate Principles II (30 hours) TREC 0112
• Law of Contracts (30 hours) TREC 1200
• Law of Agency (30 hours) TREC 1111
• Marketing II Negotiations Techniques TREC 0512
• Texas Salesperson Exam Prep
• National Salesperson Exam Prep

Texas Real Estate Pre-license Requirements

Salesperson License: The Texas Real Estate Commission requires 210 classroom hours of instruction to apply for a license. If you have taken college courses, many times they can be used towards as many as 60 of the required classroom hours (equivalent to four semester hours). See TREC’s website for more information. If TREC will accept your education documents, our 150 hour package will satisfy the rest of your requirements. If not, you can still easily satisfy your education requirements by taking our full 210 hour package.

Arizona Real Estate CE Requirements
You must complete 24 hours of ADRE-approved Continuing Education (CE) courses every two years to renew a real estate license. Of the 24 hours required for renewal, you must obtain 3 hours credit in EACH of the following subjects:

• Agency Law
• Contract Law
• Commissioner’s Standards *
• Disclosure
• Fair Housing
• Real Estate Legal Issues

The remaining 6 hours may be in any of the above categories OR General Real Estate or Business Brokerage. According to Ariz. Admin. Code R4-28-402 (C) A person shall not receive credit for more than 9 hours of continuing education classes per day.

Courses are Approved by the Arizona Department of Real Estate and powered by 360training. Disclosures course provided by the Arizona Institute.

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Complete your Texas SAE requirements by taking our 30 hour texas real estate post-licensing courses. Save time and money by learning through our self-paced courses created by certified instructors and backed by 24/7 live customer support.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Marketing I : Building a Real Estate Practice (TREC 0511)

It takes many years in the industry before a real estate professional will feel confident enough to venture out on his or her own. A broker usually makes this decision because he or she desires flexibility and control over his or her future; therefore, owning his or her own business will allow the broker to pursue endeavors he or she feels passionately about. However, before a broker starts a real estate brokerage firm, he or she should understand the responsibilities associated with such a decision.

This module will introduce the student to the responsibilities and risks of running a real estate brokerage firm. Once a broker decides that he or she wants to start a brokerage firm, he or she must make important decisions regarding the organizational structure and funding of the business. The business owner must also develop a mission statement, business plan and marketing plan; these plans allow the broker to seek funding and prepare for the future of his or her company. The business plan and marketing plan allow the broker to determine what his or her company goals are and establish strategies in order to achieve them.

Throughout this module, the student will learn how to achieve the goals and plans set forth in the business plan. The student will also become familiar with the different factors that influence a business’s success, such as market presence, finances, communication, prospecting and management. Once the student has learned and mastered the lessons presented in this module, he or she should have a firm grasp of the basic components of starting a business.

Marketing II : Negotiations Techniques (TREC 0512)

Real estate transactions permit and require more negotiation than most other exchanges of goods and services, and, as a result, much of a real estate salesperson’s job involves trying to craft mutually acceptable deals for the various parties involved in them. Additionally, salespersons must not only negotiate with those with which they wish to gain some advantage or another, but also sometimes with their own clients. Because real estate practice involves so much negotiating, virtually any salesperson can benefit from improving his or her negotiation skills, and this course is designed to teach just such methods of improvement.

There are five sections or modules to this course and their learning objectives are listed below:

1. Effective Communication
2. Emotional Intelligence
3. General Negotiations
4. Reading People
5. Real Estate Negotiations

Finance I (TREC 0411)

Finance One is a 30-hour course that meets the elective prelicense requirement or SAE requirement by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) for anyone who wishes to become or maintain a license in Texas. This course provides an introduction to residential real estate finance information on how to underwrite FHA, VA, FNMA, & FHLMC loans. In this course, the basics are discussed regarding applications, appraisals, escrow, title, and credit reports, which includes FICO, qualifying for loan amounts, and verifying income and assets.

You will also learn how to calculate loan amounts, affordable monthly payments, property taxes, hazard and mortgage insurances (Conventional and FHA), qualifying ratios and income.

Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements

A Salesperson is required to have completed a total of 18 semester (270 classroom) hours of education, at least 14 semester (210 classroom) hours of which must be in core real estate courses, by the end of their first year of licensure. 150 of those classroom hours in core real estate courses are to have been completed before the application for the Salesperson license is made (and may be filed along with the application).

4 additional semester (60 classroom) hours in core real estate courses are required to be filed during the first year as a licensed Salesperson. These hours are known as SAE, or Salesperson Annual Education. These 60 additional classroom hours in core real estate for the SAE must be submitted and on the TREC system by the end of the first year of licensure.

In a salesperson’s two year license period, the real estate agent must take 16 hours of state approved continuing education. Of those 16 hours, 6 must be in mandatory educational topics. Our Indiana Real Estate continuing education package satisfies all these requirements.

Browse our Indiana real estate license renewal courses:

Indiana CE Package $115

• ERC Fair Housing and Diversity: Focus on Relocation
• ERC Relocation: Assisting Corporate Transferees
• Contracts, Purchase & Sales Agreements
• Environmental Hazards
• Deeds

Have you already completed your 6 hours of mandatory topics? Our 10 Hour Indiana CE Elective Package covers all your elective hours for one low price.

Indiana CE Elective Package $65

• Titles and Records
• Using the Internet to Serve Clients
• Deeds

Indiana Real Estate Continuing Education & License Renewal Requirements

To renew a broker or salesperson license each individual has to complete the approved education requirement before the end of each cycle. The continuing education requirement for license renewal are as follows:

• At least 6 hours in any of the following subjects as determined by Indiana real estate commission:
  • Agency law
  • Anti-trust law
  • Civil rights law
  • Ethics and professionals standards
  • License and escrow law
  • Listing contracts and purchase agreements
  • Settlement procedures
  • Other courses approved by the commission
• At least 10 hours of course work in any of the following subjects as determined by Indiana real estate commission:
  • Appraising
  • Commercial brokerage and leasing
  • Farm property management
  • Financing
  • Land development
  • Legislative issues affecting the real estate practice
  • Property management
  • Residential brokerage
  • Other courses approved by the commission

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ERC Fairhousing & Diversity: Focus on Relocation

This course introduces you to Fair Housing issues when dealing with relocation clients. Prior to WWII companies looked exclusively to local markets for employees. But, businesses are now willing to bring the perfect candidate to them, regardless of where that candidate may reside. Out of this need to find increasingly specialized and qualified individuals developed what is now the relocation business. This course is important for relocation professionals and real estate licensees as it will help them serve the people and companies who need relocation assistance and may not be familiar with will Fair Housing law and issues.

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ERC Relocation: Assisting Corporate Transferees

Relocation presents an array of new challenges and opportunities to all real estate professionals. This course covers the definition of relocation and the development of the relocation industry. We explain how relocation affects the roles of various real estate professionals, including appraisers, home inspectors and real estate salespersons, and brokers.

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Contracts, Purchase & Sales Agreements

In this module you will learn about the types of general contracts as well as the different kinds of real estate contracts. The module provides the student with an overview of the various types of contracts: bilateral, unilateral, implied, express, executed, executory, valid, void, voidable and unenforceable. Once the student is introduced to the different types of contracts, he or she learns what makes a contract legally enforceable, this being the five components that make a contract valid: mutual assent, legally competent parties, consideration, lawful objective and adherence to a statute of frauds.

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Environmental Hazards

This course is designed to increase your knowledge about expanding environmental issues and laws that have an impact on environmental problems. This course identifies the procedures used to locate toxic waste sites, the responsibilities for clean up and steps that may be taken to minimize future liabilities.

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Deeds

A deed is one of the most common instruments of title conveyance and all real estate professionals need a clear understanding of a deeds use and purpose. This course illustrates the difference between title and a deed, as well as the statutes pertaining to and the attributes of lawful conveyance.

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Title & Records

Recording real property documents in the public record gives the public access to information they may need in order to clarify the condition of the title to a property. The simple process of recording helps trace the history of the title by tracking past and current owners of the title as well as any previous liens and encumbrances placed on the title. The act of recording real property documents allows grantors to warrant grantees a valid deed conveyance and smooth purchase transaction and to provide proof of ownership in case any future complications arise.

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Using the Internet to Serve Clients

In this course, you we learn how the Internet has changed the real estate industry. You will also learn new websites, software and other electronic tools that affect the real estate industry.

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Real Estate Institute of America is here to help you in your quest for a real estate license, to renew your current license, or do post-license training. We are approved by the New York Real Estate Commission for all courses. Rest assured, with online training through Real Estate Institute of America, all of your hours will count. So do them on your time, in the comfort of your own home.

The New York Real Estate Commission requires salesperson licensees to complete 22.5 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Our online package satisfies all NYREC requirements and gives you the flexibility to take your CE courses whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you.

22.5 Hour New York Real Estate License Renewal Package - $135

This package includes the following courses:

• Closing & Settlement Costs (3.5 Hours)
• Fair Housing (4 Hours)
• Home Inspection (3.5 Hours)
• Liens, Taxes & Foreclosures (3.5 Hours)
• Contracts, Purchase & Sales Agreements (4 Hours)
• Environmental Hazards (4 Hours)

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New York Real Estate CE Requirements:

To renew your license, you must complete 22.5 credit hours of continuing education every two years from the date your license was received.

The New York Department of Licensing Services requires education providers to issue course credit to students who complete the online course within the state-mandated time period. This means, to complete the course you must sit for the required number of hours; for example, to receive credit for a three-hour course, you must literally sit for three hours of instruction.

Before beginning the course, please note:

1. Timing Clock: Each lesson is timed. To complete a lesson, you must sit until the clock displays 0:00. If you close the browser, log out of the course player (browser with iCourse Player 2.1.8 in top left corner), or leave your computer idle for longer than 10 minutes, THE TIMER WILL RESET. If this happens, then you must return to the BEGINNING OF THE LESSON and the TIME WILL BE RESET. (Suggestion: If you log out, please do so after you complete a lesson or before you begin a lesson.)
2. Idle Timer: The course player detects activity. If you leave the course player idle for 10 minutes, then you WILL BE LOGGED OUT OF THE LESSON. If this happens, then you must return to BEGINNING OF THE LESSON and the TIME WILL BE RESET. You MUST hit the GREEN PLAY BUTTON, to prevent triggering the idle timer.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Closing & Settlement Costs

This course provides an introduction to residential real estate finance, including information on how to underwrite FHA, VA, FNMA and FHLMC loans. Understanding this information will help the student assist his or her buyer- and seller-clients from the initial meeting, through the closing proceedings with basic financing and loan-qualification questions.In accordance with TREC rules Sections 535.71 and 535.72D, in this course, you will learn the basics of the different types of loans available, loan applications, appraisals, escrow, titles and credit reports, including qualifying for loan amounts and verifying income and assets. Upon completion of this module, the student will know how to calculate loan amounts, estimate monthly payments, property taxes, hazard and mortgage insurance (for conventional, FHA and VA) and qualifying ratios and income.

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Fairhousing

This course is designed to increase your knowledge of federal and state fair housing laws and related civil rights and anti-discrimination laws that affect real property transactions. All real estate licensees need to understand who is protected by the fair housing laws, what acts are prohibited by these, and how the fair housing laws are enforced. The more knowledgeable you are about fair housing, the less likely you will be to commit fair housing violations. Course topics covered in this course include transactions covered by the law, discrimination, HUD advertising guidelines, equal housing opportunity, the equal credit opportunity act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Home Inspection

This course presents an overview of the home inspection business and explains how it fits into the real estate industry as a whole. In addition, the course covers the regulatory bodies and professional organizations associated with home inspection. At the conclusion of this course, the student will understand the methods used to inspect homes, will know what to look for when examining properties, both inside and out, and will understand the various types of inspection reports and the differences between them.

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Liens, Taxes and Foreclosures

This New York Real Estate continuing education course discusses liens, taxes and foreclosures. There are many types of liens as well as several kinds of taxes that can attach to a parcel of real estate. When borrowers default on a debt, foreclosure is the process by which lien-holders collect the unpaid portion of a debt. Because liens represent an interest in real property, it is crucial that real state licensees develop an in-depth understanding of liens and lien-related issues. Such knowledge also helps licensees to better advise buyers and sellers. The first lesson presents a general overview of liens, explains the classification of liens and discusses the types of non-tax liens. We then discuss taxes and tax issues, including ad valorem taxes, real estate tax computation, special assessments, real estate transfer taxes, federal income taxes, capital gains taxes, and tax shelters for homeowners and investors. We also include a discussion about the priority of liens and the methods of foreclosure, redemption, deficiency judgments, tips for homeowners facing foreclosure, and scams related to foreclosure.

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Contracts, Purchase & Sales Agreements

Clear, mutually-acceptable agreements are an essential component of the legal transference of ownership. In the practice of real estate, contracts are the instruments used to describe and record the agreements surrounding the conveyance of property. Some type of contract is nearly always involved, whether a salesperson is promising to sell a property within a specified period of time, a prospective buyer is placing an offer on a house or a seller is considering an offer on property.

Before entering into a legally binding agreement, real estate professionals must fully understand the contracts that govern their industry. Failure to understand contracts opens a licensee to various kinds of liability and can seriously damage one’s professional reputation. Therefore, it is vital that real estate professionals learn this material so that they can protect themselves against errors, oversights and misunderstandings.

In this module you will learn about the types of general contracts as well as the different kinds of real estate contracts. The module provides the student with an overview of the various types of contracts: bilateral, unilateral, implied, express, executed, executory, valid, void, voidable and unenforceable. Once the student is introduced to the different types of contracts, he or she learns what makes a contract legally enforceable, this being the five components that make a contract valid: mutual assent, legally competent parties, consideration, lawful objective and adherence to a statute of frauds.

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Environmental Hazards

This course covers major environmental hazards. Licensees need to familiarize themselves with environmental issues because they have a responsibility to disclose to buyers any information that might affect their decision to buy. Environmental hazards can dramatically affect a property’s value, so buyers, sellers, lenders and licensees all can be affected by them.

Students will learn throughout this course to identify internal and external environmental issues. They will learn about health hazards, environmental legislation, liability and responsibility for cleanup and protection. They will also learn about actions they should take and how issues affect licensees and lending. Licensees are not expected to be environmental experts, but in this course students will acquire a competency with environmental issues which will help them to elucidate issues for buyers, sellers and lenders. Knowledge of environmental issues also will help protect them from charges of nondisclosure.

The conclusion of this course presents real world dilemmas and applications of the information presented. As the student completes this course, he or she should try to paint a big picture of environmental issues, which the course will address with comprehensive content questions, practices and case studies.

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This package contains everything you need to become a licensed real estate salesperson in Florida. Save time and money by learning through our self-paced courses created by certified instructors and backed by 24/7 live customer support.

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This Florida Pre-License Salesperson Course is a 63-hour course required by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) for anyone who wishes to become a licensed real estate agent in Florida. This course utilizes interactive technology and audio in an appealing way that facilitates the learning of the comprehensive, state-required topics of real estate principles for salespersons.

Each of the 20 modules begins with an introduction, learning objectives, and key terms.

The modules are divided into lessons, which are followed by quizzes to test student comprehension. Each module concludes with activities and case studies that allow students to apply the knowledge they have gained from the modules’ lessons. The introductions, lesson summaries, and module summaries are all available in a printable format for reference purposes.

Upon completion of this module, the student will:

• Describe the various activities of real estate salespeople
• Distinguish among the five major sales specialties
• Identify reasons property management has grown in prevalence
• Explain the provision under Chapter 475.611 regarding federally backed transactions
• Understand the provision under Chapter 475.25 regarding USPAP compliance
• Recognize the differences between mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers
• List all pre- and post-licensing qualifications needed to become a sales associate or broker

State requirements for Becoming a Licensed Florida Real Estate Agent

You must have an active licensed Florida real estate Broker sponsor you before you can practice as a licensed salesperson in Florida. However, you can be awarded your Florida Real Estate License as an inactive agent until you find a broker that you want to work for. Whether you are looking at Real Estate as a supplement to your income or as a long-time career, here are a few helpful tips to ensure your success!

Any active member in good standing with the Florida Bar who is otherwise qualified under the real estate license law is exempt from the FREC prescribed prerequisite educational course for licensure as a real estate sales associate.

An applicant must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma (more detailed information is available in Chapter 475.17, Florida Statutes), and fulfill the following:

Real Estate Associate

1. Successfully complete a FREC-approved pre-licensing course for sales associates (Course I) consisting of 63 classroom-hours and covering the topics required by the FREC. The course is valid for licensure purposes for two years after the course completion date. Licensees with a permanent physical disability as defined by FREC Rule 61J2-3.013(2) may qualify for a correspondence pre-licensing course if unable, due to a permanent physical disability, to attend the site where the course is conducted.
2. Submit a completed Application, fingerprint card, and appropriate fee (may submit this package prior to completing Step 1).
3. Pass the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate examination with a grade of at least 75 or pass the Florida Real Estate Law Examination with a grade of at least 30.Note - Florida has entered into a Mutual Recognition agreement with the following 10 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. See the Mutual Recognition page for specific requirements.
4. Submit a completed RE 2050-1 form to activate the license, otherwise the license is issued in an inactive status. If you want to immediately begin working as a real estate sales associate, submit the completed RE 2050-1 form at the examination site. Otherwise, submit the RE 2050-1 form to the Division of Real Estate.
5. Whether holding an active or inactive license, successfully complete a FREC-approved post-licensing course for sales associate consisting of at least 45 classroom-hours, prior to the expiration of the initial sales associate license.

Tips before you get started:

1. Familiarize yourself with all of the requirements to be an agent by visiting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Real Estate*. The licensing process is fairly straight-forward but there are several required forms and fees before the application can be filed.
2. Plan your education schedule. Online courses provide great flexibility, but you must dedicate plenty of time to completing them. A Florida Real Estate Salesperson license requires 63 hours.
3. Select courses that fit your learning style (i.e., activities and engagement, quizzes, exams and the ability to stop and return to the course). Real Estate Institute of America offers Florida Pre-license courses for 3 different learning styles, an all Online Version, a correspondence book version and a correspondence pdf version.
4. Test your knowledge and prepare for the exam. Take an exam prep course that matches your state’s exam environment. Real Estate Institute of America offers both a National portion exam prep and Florida portion exam prep.
5. Follow the Florida Real Estate commission instructions for scheduling your exam!

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The Georgia Real Estate Commission requires salesperson licensees to complete 24 hours of continuing education every 4 years. Our online package satisfies all GREC requirements and gives you the flexibility to take your CE courses whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Using the Internet to Serve Clients

In this module students will learn about the Internet and how it has affected the real estate industry. Students will also learn about the elements of websites and how to market themselves and their sites on the Internet. The final lesson teaches students to communicate effectively over e-mail.

The conclusion of this module presents real world dilemmas and applications of the information presented. As the student completes this module, he or she should try to paint a big picture of Internet issues, which the module will address with comprehensive content questions, practices and case studies.

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Fairhousing

This course is designed to increase your knowledge of federal and state fair housing laws and related civil rights and anti-discrimination laws that affect real property transactions. All Georgia real estate licensees need to understand who is protected by the fair housing laws, what acts are prohibited by these, and how the fair housing laws are enforced.

The more knowledgeable you are about fair housing, the less likely you will be to commit fair housing violations. Course topics covered in this course include transactions covered by the law, discrimination, HUD advertising guidelines, equal housing opportunity, the equal credit opportunity act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Skills for Professional Success

This course focuses of three distinct areas: home inspection, asset management, assist clients to buy/sell property on a tax-favorable basis. The first module instructs georgia real estate licensees on the basics of home inspection. This course presents an overview of the home inspection business and explains how it fits into the real estate industry as a whole. In addition, the course covers the regulatory bodies and professional organizations associated with home inspection. At the conclusion of this course, the student will understand the methods used to inspect homes, will know what to look for when examining properties, both inside and out, and will understand the various types of inspection reports and the differences between them.

The second module provides an introduction to the basics of asset management. It introduces the student to the key ideas and concepts of management as well as the techniques a manager will use to evaluate the market and evaluate the financial impact of alternatives in order to make properly informed decisions. The student will learn how to handle distressed properties and how to successfully market a revenue-increasing strategy.

The third module teaches the real estate professional how he or she can help clients in buying and selling property on a tax-favorable basis. This includes highlighting on the many important aspects of Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 and on the benefits of the 1031 exchange for the investor, licensed real estate agent/broker and other parties to the transaction. The student will learn which properties qualify under Section 1031 and how to use the various types of 1031 exchanges to enhance the client’s position in the investment real estate market.

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Environmental Hazards

This course is designed to increase your knowledge about expanding environmental issues and laws that have an impact on environmental problems. This course Identifies the procedures used to locate toxic waste sites, the responsibilities for clean up and steps that may be taken to minimize future liabilities.

While Georgia real estate agents are not expected to be environmental experts, the same disclosure rules apply as to other facts about a property. That is, if environmental information is known to the sales agent and it would affect a prudent purchaser’s decision to buy, it must be disclosed. Because of this, licensees should be familiar with the nature of these problems as well as the laws and regulations that are intended to protect both the consumer and the environment.

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Contracts, Purchases, and Sales Agreements

Clear, mutually-acceptable agreements are an essential component of the legal transference of ownership. In the practice of real estate, contracts are the instruments used to describe and record the agreements surrounding the conveyance of property. Some type of contract is nearly always involved, whether a salesperson is promising to sell a property within a specified period of time, a prospective buyer is placing an offer on a house or a seller is considering an offer on property.

Before entering into a legally binding agreement, real estate professionals must fully understand the contracts that govern their industry. Failure to understand contracts opens a licensee to various kinds of liability and can seriously damage one’s professional reputation. Therefore, it is vital that real estate professionals learn this material so that they can protect themselves against errors, oversights and misunderstandings.

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ERC Relocation: Assisting Corporate Transferees

Relocation presents an array of new challenges and opportunities to all Georgia real estate professionals. This course covers the definition of “relocation” and the development of the relocation industry. We explain how relocation affects the roles of various real estate professionals, including appraisers, home inspectors and real estate salespersons, and brokers.

We walk the student through a relocation transaction, covering the assignment, or re-assignment, of an employee through the selling of the employee’s home. Some of the steps in this process require specific explanation. This course covers those points in specific lessons; for example, we devote one lesson to how different companies manage relocation and the types of programs that they commonly institute. The latter half of this course addresses how relocation affects common real estate concerns. These concerns include disclosure law, agency, tax law, fair housing, and non-discrimination issues.

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Georgia Real Estate License Renewal Requirements

All active licensees licensed after January 1, 1980, must complete at least 24 hours of approved continuing education course work during each four year renewal period. Note : Salespersons who complete the 25 hour post license course in their first year of licensure may count that course as meeting only 6 hours of the CE requirement for the first renewal period.

In the succeeding 3 years of their first renewal period, such salespersons must complete an additional 18 hours of CE courses in order to renew their licenses. (Georgia Real Estate License Law and Rules and Regulations, Chapter 520-2-.07(7).)

Salespersons and Brokers renew their license every 4 years in the month of their birth.

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Effective September 1st, 2007, the Texas Real Estate Commission requires a 24-hour waiting period after a course is started before it can be reported as complete. This means that after you have started a course, we must wait at least 24 hours before reporting your status to TREC, regardless of the actual time you may have completed the course. Please take this new waiting period into consideration when choosing to start your course, especially if you are extremely close to your expiration date.

The Texas Real Estate Commission requires all licensees (Salesperson and Broker) to complete 15 hours of mandatory continuing education every 2 years, 6 hours of which must be in Legal and Ethics Training.

Special Package Pricing

Courses approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission and provided by 360training, Inc.

In cooperation with the Texas Real Estate Commission, the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University developed this real estate legal update curriculum with the assistance of an advisory committee of active licensees, attorneys and education providers. Real estate licensees are encouraged to acquire additional information and to take courses in specific, applicable topics.

Courses are approved by Georgia Real Estate Commission and provided by 360training, Inc. GREC approved school # 4311

75-Hour Georgia Pre-License Package

This package includes the following courses:

• Georgia Real Estate License Law (6 hours)
• Real Estate Math (3 hours)
• Pricing Real Property (4 hours)
• Real Estate Contracts (4 hours)
• Closing and Settlement Costs (4 hours)
• Real Estate Finance (4 hours)
• Taxation (4 hours 30 minutes)
• Safety Precautions (6 hours)
• Environmental Law (4 hours)
• Antitrust Law (4 hours)
• Agency Law and Disclosure Requirements (6 hours)
• Fair Housing (4 hours)
• Real Estate Instruments and Conveyances (5 hours 20 minutes)
• City and Urban Development (6 hours)
• Community Association Management Activities and Property Management Activities (6 hours)

Georgia Real Estate Pre-License Requirements:

Each applicant for the Real Estate Salesperson Exam must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Complete the 75 hour prelicensing salesperson’s course approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission;ORComplete 10 quarter hours or 6 semester hours in real estate courses at an accredited college or university (usually only real estate department or law school courses will meet this qualification).
2. College credits to meet this education requirement must meet normal degree requirements. Special short courses or adult education courses will not meet the education requirement unless the college or university gives full academic credit for the course or the course is a Commission approved course.