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Racism and other types of discrimination have long been part of the United States history. While laws and ongoing court cases continue to change the legal framework of fair housing legislation, we have a long way to go to fight discrimination in housing. This three-hour continuing education course provides you with tools, techniques, and ideas to educate you and your colleagues, as well as your clients and customers, about what fair housing laws require, how to spot the nuances in fair and equal housing opportunities for everyone, and how to relate to others of different races, religions, and nationalities in a way that is respectful and positive.

In today’s technological society, we have more computing capabilities than ever. We are dependent on computers and other devices for our daily communications: from emails to social media to cloud-based apps and storage. We cannot imagine life without this! But what many of us don’t realize is that ruthless cybercriminals are waiting for opportunities to target organizations by spreading chaos and disruption to our network systems with the intention of stealing data and money. In this course, you will learn why real estate organizations are targeted, preventative measures to protect your data, and guidelines for establishing a cybersecurity policy manual.

In recent years, green building has become more than just a trend. Nearly 40% of home buyers consider energy efficient features to be "very important". This is not simply because home buyers wish to reduce their environmental footprint. The cost of sustainable materials and products is low, making green building one of the most cost-effective types of construction. Therefore, knowledge of the green building market segment will allow you a competitive advantage in the real estate industry.

This continuing education course addresses the specifics of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and ethical practices and decision making for real estate professionals. Additionally, this course may potentially be approvable for REALTORS® who wish to fulfill Code of Ethics requirement from the National Association of REALTORS®. Check with your local REALTORS® association. 

The most basic definition of disclosure is to reveal something that was hidden. In real estate, sellers are required to disclose property defects that are visible or hidden if there is a possibility that knowledge of the defect will have an impact on a potential buyer’s purchasing decision.

Completing the disclosure process as required by federal and state laws and regulations is imperative to the soundness of a signed purchase agreement and buyer satisfaction. This course will cover key information to ensure you are better able to fulfill an agent’s duty of disclosure for both seller and buyer clients.

Statistically speaking, real estate is a very safe profession. However, there are many potential dangers that agents and their clients are exposed to. While the number of work-related deaths and injuries in the real estate profession are relatively low, they do exist. Female real estate agents are more likely to become victims than men; however, men are not immune. Buyers and sellers also face risks from cyber theft to personal property damage and theft, to assaults.

Think about it: real estate licensees often meet complete strangers by themselves, in vacant properties, at odd hours, with little or no background information on the prospect. When you think about our profession in this way, the job can sound dangerous. We can reduce this risk with some basic safety protocols. Even if your brokerage has a set of security procedures, there are additional steps you can take to keep yourself and your clients safe. The truth is that many brokerages rely on individual agents to establish their own safety measures

As our nation changes over time, you need to stay aware of demographic shifts that impact the buying and selling of real estate. Demographics refer to statically gathered information that characterizes a given population by distinctive criteria. For instance, demographic analysis may divide persons into groups based on age, income, gender, or religion. And persons in a defined demographic group tend to demonstrate similar characteristics, such as preferred methods of shopping or a bias toward buying products with certain features.

In this course, we focus on demographic groups of people called generation groups. In Chapter 1, you will learn about the label for generation groups based on birth year and life experiences. In Chapters 2 and 3, you will learn about generational-specific buying and selling trends and how to better identify and serve the individualized needs of group members. Specifically, Chapters 2 and 3 cover a detailed review of the following four topics based on current home buying trends to ensure agents have important tools for guiding different generation group members through the home buying process:

• Environmentally-friendly homes
• Accessory dwelling units
• Planned unit developments
• First-time home buyer preparedness

This course covers information to aid real estate licensees in better understanding the purpose of workforce housing and different processes for developing and financing workforce housing projects. Additionally, buyer home financing solutions are covered. This course is intended to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of real estate licensees and is approved for 4 hours of continuing education. 

While completing your continuing education requirements may not feel like the most exciting part of your job, it’s nevertheless an important part of a successful real estate practice. Even the most seasoned agents need to keep informed of new laws and regulations and remain up to date on trends in business practices. Staying abreast of these changes helps you to maximize your business productivity and to avoid inadvertently violating the law.  

In this course, in Chapter 1, we’ll discuss Washington’s real estate agency laws. We will discuss the history of agency law in Washington and then look at important new changes to the law based on recent legislation. In Chapter 2, we’ll cover other legal issues, including requirements in the license law that are often violated, and recent legal decisions that may affect how you practice.  

Finally, in Chapter 3, we’ll cover various issues concerning business practices and professional standards, including working in a team environment, acting as an independent contractor, maintaining your personal safety, using the online license renewal process, and ways to manage risk in your practice.  

While completing your continuing education requirements may not feel like the most exciting part of your job, it’s nevertheless an important part of a successful real estate practice. Even the most seasoned agents need to keep informed of new laws and regulations and remain up to date on trends in business practices. Staying abreast of these changes helps you to maximize your business productivity and to avoid inadvertently violating the law.

In this course, in Chapter 1, we’ll discuss a number of new and revised Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) forms. In Chapter 2, we’ll cover recent revisions to the real estate agency law; then, we’ll review a number of new laws recently passed by the Washington state legislature and explain their effects on day-to-day real estate practices.

Finally, in Chapter 3, we’ll cover various issues concerning business practices and professional standards, including cooperation with fellow licensees, multiple offer scenarios, the use of transaction coordinators, and some common license law violations.

While completing your continuing education requirements may not feel like the most exciting part of your job, it’s nevertheless an important part of a successful real estate practice. Even the most seasoned agents need to keep informed of new laws and regulations and remain up to date on trends in business practices. Staying abreast of these changes helps you to maximize your business productivity and to avoid inadvertently violating the law.

In this course, in Chapter 1, we’ll discuss a number of new and revised Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) forms. In Chapter 2, we’ll cover recent revisions to the real estate agency law; then, we’ll review a number of new laws recently passed by the Washington state legislature and explain their effects on day-to-day real estate practices.

Finally, in Chapter 3, we’ll cover various issues concerning business practices and professional standards, including cooperation with fellow licensees, multiple offer scenarios, the use of transaction coordinators, and some common license law violations.