We have a great continuing education schedule planned for 2010. If there is a specific topic or instructor you would like to hear please contact the board office with the information. Scroll down the page for a complete list of courses available in 2010.

In our attempt to "go green" we will not be mailing our 2010 education brochure. If you would like a copy mailed to you call 607-562-7035 or you can CLICK HERE to print using legal size paper.

To view the ECAR Education Policies CLICK HERE

GRI DESIGNATION COURSE

RI402-Real Estate Legal Issues-Not Knowing Can Be Dangerous (15.0CE Hrs.)

Limit your liability by developing a clear understanding of agency practice and policy issues, and learning to avoid misrepresentation, antitrust and fair housing violations. You'll learn from a practicing real estate attorney using real-life scenarios and cases.

Instructor: Jim Braman
Date: September 9 & 10, 2010
Time: 8:30am-5:30pm (both days)
Location: Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS Office
Cost: $250 NYSAR members / $275 non-members
Register 10 days prior and deduct $25 from tuition

For an application CLICK HERE

To vist NYSAR's website for more information regarding the ABR designation CLICK HERE

"Foreclosures, Short Sales, HUD Homes, Banking & Credit Repair" (7.5CE Hrs.)

Foreclosures - did you ever want to fully understand the foreclosure process? Learn local procedures & much more! HUD Homes- HUD is insistent that things be done a certain way, and after this program you will confidently know the procedure. Short Sales- Learn to facilitate a transaction under these potentially stressful, yet potentially rewarding circumstances. Intricacies of Banking- covers information that many times is overlooked. Prepayment pitfalls and benefits, PMI; is it deductible? Credit Repair- Having extensive knowledge in this area significantly enhances your professionalism and increases your value in the eyes of the consumer.

Instructor: Fay Clingan
Date: September 30, 2010
Time: 8:30am-5:00pm
Location: Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS Office
Cost: $85.00 ECRAR members/ $95 non-members
Registration Deadline: September 23, 2010

For an application CLICK HERE

30 Hour Remedial Real Estate Course

This course is a prerequisite to "bridge the gap" for currently licensed Salesperson who now wish to obtain a Broker's licnese but have taken the 45 hour Salesperson Course, not the new 75 hour course. No state exam is given for the 30 hour Remedial Course, however, students must pass an end of the course exam. Those passing the exam also earn 19.5 hours of continuing education (3.0 hrs of Fair Housing would still be needed to fulfill the 22.5 hour CE requirement). Once the student has passed the end of class exam they may proceed to take the 45 hour Broker's Qualifying Course.

Date: October 12 through October 26, 2010
Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Evenings
Classes begin at 6pm, end times vary between 9pm and 10pm
Cost: $300.00 (includes textbooks) EARLY BIRD SPECIAL -register before September 1 and pay only $265
($100 deposit is due with application, balance is due the first night of class)
Instructor: Mike Vogt
Location: The Elmira-Corning Regional Board of REALTORS® Office

For an application 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: October 14, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS Office
Cost: $40
Registration deadline: October 7th, 2010

For an application CLICK HERE

45 Hour Broker Qualifying Course

The Elmira-Corning Board of REALTORS will be holding one Broker's Course in 2010 - it will begin Nov. 5th. For more information and an application CLICK HERE . If there is anyone who needs the 30 hour remedial before taking the broker's course, we will be offering the Remedial course in March and October. Information regarding the Remedial course can be found on the brokers course page as well as above.

REALTOR TRIPLE PLAY CONVENTION & TRADE EXPO IN ATLANTIC CITY NJ

The Elmira-Corning Regional Assoc. of REALTORS has organized a travel package through Covered Wagon Tours to the Triple Play Convention (members' spouses/guests welcome). The travel package includes bus transportaion to and from Atlantic City, and 3 nights' accommodations at Bally's Towers located on the board walk in Atlantic City. We will be departing on Dec. 6th and returning on Dec. 9th. Travel Package forms/prices are posted under "Members", "Forms", "Association Forms".

REMINDER- YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE TRIPLE PLAY CONVENTION & CE COURSES SEPARATELY FROM THE COVERED WAGON TRAVEL PACKAGE! (Register at www.realtorstripleplay.com after September 1st.)

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