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| Georgia Real Estate Pre-License Sales Course (Live Lecture) Instructor: Larry Dillard |
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Approved by the Georgia Real Estate
Commission. Successful completion
qualifies you to take the state exam. Only
one class may be missed. Must be 18+ and a state resident, have a high school diploma or GED, and pass a GBI background check. Book included in course fee (No refund for book). Financing may be available through the SLM Corporation (Sallie Mae®). Approved for VA funding. Click Here for Details Tues. & Thurs., Aug. 14 - Nov. 11, 6:30 - 9:45pm (includes one 15 min. break ea. night), 26 sessions/75 class hrs., (includes one make-up session), 7.5 CEUs, $599, #66151 Retake fee: $299, does not include book * 50/50 Payment Option: Pay 50% of the course fee at registration and the balance one week before the course begins. Online Registration Form |
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| Georgia Real Estate Pre-Classification Appraiser Course (Live Lecture) Instructor: Curtis Carter |
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This course is approved by the Georgia Real Estate Appraiser's Board and is for those seeking the first-level State of Georgia Appraiser Classification. It is
recommended for those seeking to become a registered real estate
appraiser, for those who invest in real estate, real estate attorneys,
and real estate agents. Must be 18+, have a high
school diploma or GED, and pass a
GBI background check. Topics include: real property appraisal for
residences and small income properties, performing an appraisal
inspection (field trip), completing standard appraisal forms (including
process to arrive at value indications), appraisal nomenclature, data
sources, basic computer skills, basic economics, basic math, and
geometry. The textbook, The Student Handbook to the Appraisal of Real
Estate by Mark Ratterman is not included in the course fee and may be
purchased at popular online bookstores for about $45. Purchase the book
upon registering as standard shipping takes 4-6 weeks. For additional
information on becoming an appraiser go to
http://www.greab.state.ga.us/greab/types.html or to download the
appraisal handbook go to http://goamp.com/sched/w_aspen.examinfo. See
instructor's website at http://www.carterappraisal.com/staff.html. You
may order the textbook by going to
http://www.amazon.com/Student-Handbook-Appraisal-Real-Estate/dp/0922154805. Aug. 12 - Oct. 5, Mon. - Thurs., 6 - 9:30pm & Sat. & Sun., 8am - 4pm, 19 sessions/90 hrs., $759*, #66152 To order text, call 706-542-3537 or 1-800-811-6640. * 50/50 Payment Option: Pay 50% of the course fee at registration and the balance one week before the course begins. See detailed class schedule (below): Fall 2008 GA Real Estate Pre-License Appraiser Course, 90 hours 30-hour Real Estate Principals Tues., Aug. 12 6 - 9:30pm Session 1: Thurs., Aug. 14 6 - 9:30pm Session 2: Sat., Aug. 16 8am - 4pm Session 3: Mon., Aug. 18 6 - 9:30pm Session 4: Tues., Aug. 19 6 - 9:30pm Session 5: Thurs., Aug. 21 6 - 9:30pm Session 6: Sat., Aug. 23 8am - 11:30am Session 7: Sat., Aug. 23 12:30 - 3pm Final Exam 45-hour Appraisal Procedures and Report Writing Tues., Sept. 9 6 - 9:30pm Session 1: Thurs., Sept. 11 6 - 9:30pm Session 2: Sat., Sept. 13 8am - 4pm Sessions 3 - 4: Sun., Sept. 14 8am - 4pm Sessions 5 - 6: Tues., Sept. 16 6 - 9:30pm Session 7: Thurs., Sept. 18 6 - 9:30pm Session 8: Sat., Sept. 20 8am - 4pm Sessions 9 - 10: Mon., Sept. 22 6 - 9:30pm Session 11: Tues., Sept. 23 6 - 9:30pm Session 12: Thurs., Sept. 25 6 - 9:30pm Final Exam 15-hour National USPAP Sat., Oct. 4, 8am - 4pm Sessions 1 - 2: Sun., Oct. 5, 8am - 4pm Sessions 3 - 4: (Exam given during last hour) Online Registration Form |
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| Georgia Pre-License Sales Course (Online) |
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This course, which covers the basics of ownership, transfer and use of property, real estate law, and finance, meets the requirements set by the Georgia Real Estate Commission for prospective licensees and prepares you to sit for the State of Georgia Real Estate License Course Exam. Through written homework
assignments and built-in reviews, students are assured a quality education in
the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for a career in real estate. NOTE: The final exam must be proctored and is not included in the course fee. Call 706-542-3537 or 1-800-811-6640 to set an appointment. 75 hrs., $395 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Georgia Mastery (Pre-License Sales) Exam Test Prep (Online) |
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Course includes six mastery- and fluency-based testing lessons and six exams, covering national- and state-level content questions. This course is professionally designed to provide an interactive learning experience that will help you prepare for Georgia's state licensing exam! Take both Pre-License Package courses, and
save $15.$50 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Georgia Pre-License Broker Course (Online) |
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This course is for the licensee interested in opening a brokerage office, or just developing management skills necessary to operate a real estate office. It is designed to refresh a licensee's knowledge of the fundamentals of real estate by reviewing the salesperson's pre-license course. Then, the student can develop management skills with additional lessons on office operations, broker responsibilities, financial management, and government regulations. The final exam must be proctored and is not included in the course fee. Call 706-542-3537 or 1-800-811-6640 to set an appointment. 60 hrs., $275 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Advanced Topics for New Agents (Online) |
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This course, which presents topics the new agent will find helpful in working with clients, includes sections on property management, the Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act (BRRETA), Agency Disclosure Law,
and contemporary issues in the area of consensual dual agency. A thorough discussion of the tax implications and benefits of home ownership is presented, including required record keeping and an introduction to tax-free exchanges. The final exam must be proctored and is not included in the course fee. Call 706-542-3537 or 1-800-811-6640 to set an appointment. 25 hrs., $150 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Finance and Settlement Procedures (Online) |
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Everything from security instruments to the foreclosure process is covered in this course. You will gain an understanding of primary and secondary mortgage markets; sources of funds; and the process of qualifying for, and obtaining, real estate loans. All of the procedures involved in a settlement, along with practical exercises in real estate math, are included. The final exam must be proctored and is not included in the course fee. Call 706-542-3537 or 1-800-811-6640 to set an appointment. 25 hrs., $150 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Broker's Package |
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• Management in a Brokerage Office • Legal Issues in the Brokerage Office • Property Management • Licensees as Principals 24 hrs. for the package, $185 Online Registration Form |
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| Commercial Real Estate Package |
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• Commercial Leases • Commercial Finance and Investment Analysis • Commercial Sales and Exchanges • Structuring Ownership in Commercial Real Estate 24 hrs. for the package, $185 Online Registration Form |
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| Mastering Your Real Estate Career Package |
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• Pricing Property to Sell • Tax Advantages of Home Ownership • Licensees as Principals • Methods of Residential Finance 24 hrs. for the package, $185 Online Registration Form |
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| Top-Selling Courses Package |
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• Writing Contracts • Pricing Property to Sell • Licensees as Principals • Property Management 24 hrs. for the package, $185 Online Registration Form |
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| Advancing Your Real Estate Career |
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• Licensees as Principals • Property Management • Tax Advantages of Home Ownership 18 hrs. for the package, $135 Online Registration Form |
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| Developing Your Real Estate Career |
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• Pricing Property to Sell • Writing Contracts • Methods of Residential Finance 18 hrs. for the package, $135 Online Registration Form |
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| ADA and Fair Housing |
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) legislation affects the business of every real estate agent. Find out what the laws cover and how they pertain to
you, while refreshing your knowledge of the Federal Fair Housing Laws. 3 hrs., $35 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Check It Out: Home Inspection in
Real Estate Practice |
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Understand the importance of property inspections and how to advise your clients about the process. Also, learn how to prepare a home for inspection and to limit your liability during the inspection process. 3 hrs., $35 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Commercial Finance and Investment Analysis |
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A brief history of the savings and loan industry is discussed in addition to a review of present commercial real estate financing practices. The different types of financing available to commercial properties and their characteristics are explained in detail. Other course topics include investment evaluation methods, property comparison, appraisal, capitalization rates, and the time value of money. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Commercial Leases |
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This course analyzes the typical provisions of office, retail, and industrial leases. Formulas used to calculate rent, key negotiation points, and technical issues unique to industrial leases are also discussed. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Commercial Sales and Exchanges |
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Aspects of commercial sales transactions and tax-deferred exchanges are
covered in great detail. You will learn the essential elements of the contract, closing procedures, and documentation in a commercial sale, along with the benefits and requirements of a tax-deferred exchange. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Consensual Dual Agency |
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This course describes agency relationships and the inherent conflicts of interest, followed by coverage of dual agency, and procedures for implementing, documenting and changing agency policy. 3 hrs., $35 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Current Developments in Agency |
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Review the definitions of key terms, identify agency relationships, and study agency history. Also discussed are dual agency, conflicts of interest, risk-reduction strategies, agency policy, Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act (BRRETA). 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Ethics in Real Estate |
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This course covers the NAR (National Association of Realtors®) Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code. Sample scenarios are included as decision-making practice for licensees. 3 hrs., $35 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Georgia Basic Real Estate Finance |
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Get the answers to questions about finance, without having to ask a loan officer! Topics include financing instruments, purchase money mortgages, and alternative financing. Lessons are also included on legislation relating to financing. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Georgia License Law and Rules |
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Georgia real estate license law, rules, and regulations. Provides an overall summary of the law in simple language that is easy to understand. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Introduction to Real Estate Ethics |
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This course fulfills the NAR (National Association of Realtors®) requirement for new members and covers the NAR Code of Ethics, reviewing case studies
pertaining to the code. Sample scenarios are included as decision-making
practice for licensees. 3 hrs., $35 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Legal Issues for Agents |
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This course addresses several issues of concern to agents. The topics covered include antitrust, property disclosure, fair housing, commissions, and license law violations. In addition, the course recommends guidelines for avoiding violations of the law. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Legal Issues in the Brokerage Office |
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The legal issues of concern to brokers are outlined, including trust accounting, advertising, commissions, government regulations, and license law violations. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Licensees as Principals |
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Learn what you need to know and do as a licensee when you are involved in your own real estate transaction. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Management in the Brokerage Office |
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The fundamentals of brokerage office management are covered in this six-hour course. Guidelines for office financial and human resource management, as
well as budgeting and business planning, are some of the covered topics. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Maximizing Your Buyer's Borrowing Power |
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Learn the critical components in qualifying for a loan, debt ratios, types of loans available, credit, and credit scores. After completing this course, you will be able to compare popular loan programs, estimate closing costs, and more effectively prequalify buyers. 3 hrs., $35 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Methods of Residential Financing |
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All of the various forms of residential real estate financing, including conventional, Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Veterans Affairs (VA) Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative financing are explained in this course. Also covers legislation relating to financing. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Pricing Property to Sell |
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This course presents methods and principles for pricing property. Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, approaches to pricing property, and application of the market data and replacement cost methods. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Principles of Commercial Real Estate |
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Understand the different types of commercial real estate including office space, retail space, and storage facilities. Additional topics include industrial real estate brokerage, site selection, land development, and the effects of local and regional labor markets on commercial real estate. 3 hrs., $35 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Property Management |
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This course defines key terms and identifies types of tenancies and rental agreements. Procedures for handling rental agreement termination, assignment, subletting, security deposits, trust accounts, and trust funds are covered. Additional topics covered include property management activities, commercial property management, and licensure of property managers. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Real Estate Math |
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Covers math calculations involved in property measurement, commissions, investments and return on investments, capitalization, loans, and property cost and price. Easy-to-remember formulas and numerous practice problems. 3 hrs., $35 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Structuring Ownership in Commercial Real Estate |
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The many different types of ownership available in commercial real estate and their implications are covered in this course. Issues addressed include liability, taxes, regulations, setup, and management, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Tax Advantages of Home Ownership |
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The unique tax benefits available when buying and selling a home and during home ownership are covered. The provisions of the Taxpayers Fairness Act of 1997 that pertain to home ownership are covered in detail. A useful record-keeping system is also included. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Tax-Free Exchanges |
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This course reviews the basics of a tax-free exchange of residential investment property. Topics covered include requirements of a tax-free exchange, types of exchanges, and the methods for transferring a title when an exchange takes place. 3 hrs., $35 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Understanding Closing Statements |
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This course covers the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) "Settlement Statement" form and the various calculations necessary to complete the form. 9 hrs., $80 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Understanding "Net to Seller" Forms |
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Every line of the "Net to Seller" form is covered in this course. The program leads the student through the details of how to prorate items and compute taxes, insurance, expenses, and credits. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Using the Internet in Your Real Estate Practice:
An Introduction |
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The impact that the Internet has on your business and the technology needed to get online are covered. Learn to utilize the Internet and email to market your
listings, manage leads, maximize exposure, and locate valuable resources. 3 hrs., $35 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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| Writing Contracts |
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This course reviews the fundamentals of writing contracts. Topics include presenting offers, legal descriptions, suggested wording for the method of payment section, earnest money, special stipulations, and problems to avoid. 6 hrs., $55 To register, go to Online Real Estate Courses |
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Completion of these courses meets the continuing education renewal requirements for new salespersons who have completed the 25-hour post-license course in the first year of licensure.