Elmira-Corning Regional Board of Realtors

REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION

All real estate salespersons and brokers are required to complete 22.5 hours of approved CE during each 2 yr. licnese period. Licensed and certified appraisers are required to fulfill 28 hours of approved CE during a 2 yr. licnese period. *Effective July 1, 2008 real estate licensees are required to take at least 3.0 hours of fair housing and anti-discrimination coursework as part of the existing 22.5 hour requirement. The Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS will offer two courses in 2009 that fulfill this new DOS requirement.

For more information on CE requirements call the Department of State at 518-486-3803 or to visit their website, CLICK HERE

NAR'S 2.5 HOUR MANDATORY ETHICS REQUIREMENT

Between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2012, every REALTOR is required to complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training. This includes appraiser members.

ECBOR members- if you are unsure if you have met this NAR Mandatory requirement, CLICK HERE

2009 CE Schedule

We have a great continuing education schedule planned for 2009. If there is a specific topic or instructor you would like to hear please contact the board office with the information.

To view the ECAR Education Policies CLICK HERE

2009 Code of Ethics & Professional Standards Procedure Training (6.0 CE Hrs.)

While everyone is welcome to attend, this seminar is intended for Board/Association Grievance and Professional Standards Committee members, Directors, Officers, Executive Officers/Professional Standard Administrators and Board Legal Counsels. This course qualifies for 6 hours of New York State Continuing Education Credit and the NAR 2.5 hour Mandatory Ethics requirement. Price includes: course materials, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, lunch, and NAR Code of Ethics & Arbitration Manual.
CALL NYSAR AT 1-800-422-2501 TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS. or CLICK HERE

Date: January 22, 2009
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Pat Reilly
Location: The Hilton Garden Inn-Horseheads
Cost: $80
(add $25 late fee if registering less than 10 days prior)

GRI DESIGNATION COURSE

RI407-Building Your Real Estate Practice (7.5CE Hrs.)

Increase your productivity, retain more of your income and reduce risk with tips from the nation's top producers. Topics include business plans, recordkeeping, and tax considerations for independent contractors, and managing priorities. This program is one of nine required to earn the GRI designation.

Instructor: Russ Romano
Date: February 26th, 2009
Time: 8:30am-5:30pm
Location: Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS Office
Cost: $150 NYSAR members / $175 non-members
Register 10 days prior and deduct $25 from tuition

Click here to go to NYSAR's site regarding GRI course descriptions and applications CLICK HERE

Flips, Fraud & Foreclosures (3.5 CE Hrs)

*ALSO APPROVED FOR APPRAISERS*

Learn the many ways consumers and real estate professionals are drawn into illegal schemes. Learn how to protect yourself as an agent or appraiser from taking part in a fraudulent transaction. The boom years of the real estate industry brought some very unscrupulous people into the lending industry; the market correction is causing high foreclosure rates in many markets. Learn how to survive and thrive legally.

Instructor: Melanie McLane
Date: March 20, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS Office
Cost: $45
Registration deadline: March 13th, 2009

For an application (pdf format)CLICK HERE

"Paper Trail in a Cyber World" (3.5CE Hrs.)

Keep it? Or pitch it? Save it or shred it? What documents should every agent have in a file in order to satisfy a real estate commission investigator, a disgruntled consumer, or to prove you are entitled to a commission? Learn what to save, when to save it and why.

Instructor: Melanie McLane
Date: March 20, 2009
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS Office
Cost: $45
Registration Deadline: March 13th, 2009

For an application (pdf format)CLICK HERE

30 Hour Remedial Course (30.0 CE Hrs.)

This 30 Hour Course Is For You If......

You have taken the 45 hour Salespersons Course or Brokers Course and need an additional 30 hours to qualify for licensure.
You need 22.5 hours of CE to renew your licnese.
You want to enhance your skills to better assist your clients.

Instructor: Mike Vogt
Date: April 27th through May 1st. 2009
Time: Monday April 27 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday April 28 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday April 29 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday April 30 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday May 1 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS Office
Cost: $410

For an application (pdf format)CLICK HERE

SYSTEMS AND STARTEGIES FOR SUCCESS (15.0 CE Hrs.)

This 30 hour course was developed by NYSAR. The program has been tested twice and has received evaluations that were better than they could have imagined. They even had brokers participate so that they could see if it was something that thier new agents should participate in. They loved the program and even learned a few things! Although the course was designed for new licnesees, those who've been in the business a while can benefit by the motivation and focus it provides.

This program will help you:

Understand the essential elements of a transaction and how to manage the process to a successful closing.
Learn how to develop a systematic process to identify prospects and generate reliable leads.
Uncover marketing techniques and technologies to sell yourself to prspective clients and maximize property exposure.
Network with fellow licensees and position yorself to generate future idea exchanges and referrals.

Instructor: Mike Vogt and Shirley Norquest
Date: May 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 June 9,12
Time: 9am - 12 noon
Location: Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS Office
Cost: $175

For an application (pdf format)CLICK HERE

"New York Fair Housing & Human Rights; Know the Law" (3.5 CE Hrs)

*ALSO APPROVED FOR APPRAISERS*

**THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE NY DEPARTMENT OF STATE 3.0 FAIR HOUSING REQUIREMENT**

Fair and equitable treatment in housing, and real estate transactions is a right by law. In this course, we focus on the mandatory fair housing issues real estate licensees must understand. The United States Congress and the New York State legislature have made it clear that ensuring equal access to housing is an important goal for our society. Real estate professionals need to know what conduct violates anti-discrimination laws to avoid potential liability.

Here you will learn about federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, problems that can occur from fair housing violations, and your duties and responsibilites to treat all clients fairly and equally under the law.

Instructor: Terrie Burke
Date: May 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS Office
Cost: $40
Registration deadline: April 30th, 2009

For an application (pdf format)CLICK HERE

ABR Elective- "Foreclosure: Prevention & Opportunities for Buyer-Clients" (6.0CE Hrs.)

Real estate foreclosures have been on the rise. In this course, you'll learn how to counsel home-buying clients on the perils of risky finance programs. You'll also discover how to develop a plan to mesh foreclosure property into your listing/selling business and work with buyer clients who want to take advantage of foreclosure properties.

Instructor: Randy Templeman
Date: September 10th, 2009
Time: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Location: Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS Office
Cost: $175 NYSAR members / $200 non-members
Register 10 days prior and deduct $25 from tuition

Click here to go to NYSAR's site regarding course descriptions and applications CLICK HERE

"New York Fair Housing & Human Rights; Know the Law" (3.5 CE Hrs)

*ALSO APPROVED FOR APPRAISERS*

**THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE NY DEPARTMENT OF STATE 3.0 FAIR HOUSING REQUIREMENT**

Fair and equitable treatment in housing, and real estate transactions is a right by law. In this course, we focus on the mandatory fair housing issues real estate licenesees must understand. The United States Congress and the New York State legislature have made it clear that ensuring equal access to housing is an important goal for our society. Real estate professionals need to know what conduct violates anti-discrimination laws to avoid potential liability.

Instructor: Terrie Burke
Date: October 15th, 2009
Time: 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm
Location: Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS Office
Cost: $40
Registration deadline: Oct. 8th, 2009

For an application (pdf format)CLICK HERE

45 Hour Broker Qualifying Course

The Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS will be holding one Broker's Course in 2009 it will be begin Nov. 6th. For more information and an application go to the "Education" button and then pick "Brokers Course" from the drop down.

REALTOR TRIPLE PLAY CONVENTION & TRADE EXPO IN ATLANTIC CITY NJ

THE INFORMATION BELOW IS REGARDING THE 2008 CONVENTION. WE WILL BE POSTING THE 2009 INFORMATION AS SOON AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.

The Elmira-Corning Regional Assoc. of REALTORS has organized a travel package through Covered Wagon Tours to the Triple Play Convention (spouses/guests welcome). The travel package includes bus transportaion to and from Atlantic City, and 3 nights' accommodations at Bally's Claridge Towers. Each passenger will also receive a coin bonus of $30 and 3 breakfasts. We will be departing on Dec. 8th and returning on Dec. 11th. Package prices are $360/per single room, $265/per person for a double room.

CLICK HERE for Covered Wagon Travel Package Registration Form

REMINDER- YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE TRIPLE PLAY CONVENTION & CE COURSES SEPERATELY FROM THE COVERED WAGON TRAVEL PACKAGE! (see below for convention and course registraton)

This year's convention features:
More than 60 educational sessions with top-notch speakers
An even larger trade expo- almost 500 exhibit booths showcasing the latest business tools
Networking opportunities with more thatn 10,000 attendees
Expedited CE Credit - just sign in and out with your Expo card
Streamlined registration- no more waiting in line for your badge

Sessions designed specifically for:
Brokers, owners and managers
Sales agents
Commercial brokers
Appraisers

Prgrams to enhance your success in:
Sales and marketing strategies
Legal, tax and environmental issues
Technology tools
Ethical representation

CLICK HERE to Visit www.realtorstripleplay.com for regular updates on the convention program, exhibitors, and registration for the convention and continuing education classes

This concludes the 2009 CE Course Schedule for the Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS.
The 2010 schedule will be posted sometime in January of 2010.