The core of this course focuses on the 2020-2021 Uniform Standards of Professional appraisal Practice updates as set forth by the Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation. Also included are issues that appraisers face in their daily appraisal assignments, as well as common USPAP violations. Proctored Exam Required.
The 2020-2021 15-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course will expire on December 31, 2021. The Appraisal Foundation will release a new version of USPAP (2022-2023) on January 1, 2023. In order to receive credit for the 2020-2021 version, you must complete the course within your enrollment period and no later than December 31, 2021.

The core of this course focuses on the 2020-2021 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice updates as set forth by the Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation. Also included are issues that appraisers face in their daily appraisal assignments, as well as common USPAP violations.
The 2020-2021 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course will expire on December 31, 2021. The Appraisal Foundation will release a new version of USPAP (2022-2023) on January 1, 2022. In order to receive credit for the 2020-2021 version, you must complete the course within your enrollment period and no later than December 31, 2021.

The purchase of real property is often the largest and most important purchase a person will make in their lifetime. Understanding the complexities of the buyer and licensee relationship allows you to effectively communicate with your customer or client and provide the tools for a successful sale.

The course will instruct students in detail how to fill out the new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). This course provides the student with the guidelines and direction to create URAR reports which are in compliance with USPAP.

ADA legislation affects the business of every real estate agent. Find out what the laws cover and how it pertains to you, while refreshing your knowledge of the Federal Fair Housing Laws.

Course covers topics a new agent will find helpful in working with clients including property management, BRRETA (Agency Disclosure Law), consensual dual agency, tax benefits of home ownership, and tax-free exchanges of real estate. Proctored Exam Required.

Review the history and purpose of anti-discriminatory laws in the housing industry. Blockbusting, steering and redlining are detailed. The impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act is also highlighted. You will also learn how to recognize and guard against discriminatory lending practices.

Define appraisal review and applicable USPAP rules along with common errors and shortcomings found by appraisal reviewers. Examine USPAP Standards 1 – 3, with a focus on Standard 3, and applicable guidance offered by the Appraisal Standards Board. Review common mortgage industry appraisal forms and appraisal review forms that may be used in a review assignment. Learn best practices for a reviewer when developing opinions and conclusions regarding the quality of another appraiser's work.

Learn the necessary background information to appraise two, four, and multi-family properties. Identify the critical elements of a market analysis of two, four, and multi-family properties and distinguish which features and characteristics are essential to an appraiser's examination. Discover how to analyze income and expenses and how this analysis is used in the appraisal of an income producing property. Review income methodologies and how the appraisal approaches apply to income producing properties. Learn the guidelines, how to compile the required data, and correctly complete the analysis in the preparation of The Small Residential Income Property Appraisal Report (FHLMC 72/FNMA 1025). Review the Operating Income Statement Form (FHLMC 216/FNMA 998).

Gain a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles. This course focuses on real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, highest and best use and ethical considerations. Proctored Exam Required.

Learn how to identify problems when performing an appraisal and develop a preliminary appraisal plan. Differentiate between general and specific data and explain the procedures for collecting and analyzing general and specific data. Explain the purpose of highest and best use analysis and illustrate the techniques for conducting a site valuation. Apply the steps of the sales comparison, cost and income approaches to estimate the value of property. Describe the steps involved in reconciling the value indications into a final estimate of value and differentiate between the various types of appraisal reports. Proctored Exam Required.

The financial and housing crisis of 2008 led to industry changes and reforms, including the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). How did these changes affect appraisers, reviewers and the industry as a whole? Were they welcome? Were they effective? Better To Be Safe Than Sorry will explore those questions as well as delve into the role of the reviewer, the obligations of the appraiser, relevant USPAP regulations, common errors appraisers can avoid, and the importance of structured report writing.

Discover ways to build and retain a client base by taking care of those clients. Learn about planning, time management, technologies, real estate markets, and real estate trends. Gain a foundational understanding of the breadth of commercial real estate through learning about office, retail, and industrial property types.

Gain an understanding of the scope of work and the complexities involved in appraising mixed-use, unusual, income-producing and one-of-a-kind properties. Examine various challenging assignment case studies.

This course covers the importance of having a property inspected, different types of inspections and how to evaluate each type.

This course is a must. Gain an understanding of how the sales comparison approach to property value can differ from other classic methods of property valuation.

A brief history of the savings and loan industry progresses into present commercial real estate financing practices. The different types of financing available to commercial properties and their characteristics are explained in detail. Investment evaluation methods including property comparison, appraisal, capitalization rates, and the time value of money are also covered.

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 covered in great detail.

If you are new to commercial real estate or deciding if it is the career for you, get a foundational understanding of commercial real estate. In the context of real estate, the terms commercial and investment are commonly used interchangeably. Begin your journey down the road of understanding commercial and investment real estate, the marketplace, and some of the pros and cons of dealing in commercial and investment properties. Leases and how commissions are paid on a commercial real estate transaction will be discussed.

Learn about commercial investment (sale) and lease real estate transactions. Assess how to help clients determine what their needs are when investing in real estate. Examine real estate market forces, investor motivations, investment terminology, and the risks associated with real estate investments. Study the methods used when analyzing real estate investments for buyer clients. Review the transaction flow of a lease transaction for a national retail client including timing of events and the documentation involved in the deal.

Learn how to identify risks and develop a risk management plan.

Aspects of the commercial sales transaction 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 plus the benefits of a tax-deferred exchange.

Today’s world requires appraisers to be keenly aware of the expectations of their clients and the compliance obligations required by appraisal regulatory bodies. Recent events of financial turmoil have caused appraisal regulatory agencies and those who use appraisal services to expand or amplify their quality standards. Take an all-encompassing look at best practices for appraisers to recognize and meet those expectations. Learn possible liabilities for appraisers including the appraisal review process and common areas of deficiencies and inadequacies in the appraisal process. Review both acceptable and unacceptable practices related to USPAP compliance, including identifying the problem through the reporting process.

Ensure you know the requirements for the disclosure of potential hazards and your obligation to the consumer as a real estate professional. How can you protect your clients’ health and investment, and reduce your liability? Learn the regulations and standards for property disclosure as it relates to lead, mold, meth labs, asbestos, radon, and other environmental hazards.

In day-to-day real estate transactions, real estate professionals are forced to make decisions that require ethical reasoning. Ethics: Pricing, Offers and Ads explores the Realtor's® obligation to protect a client's interest, plus looks at a Realtor's® duties with regard to advertising himself and a property. This must-have guide serves as a blueprint for providing information on making ethical decisions regarding pricing, offers, and ads.

This course covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code. Sample scenarios are included as a decision making practice for licensees. All REALTORS® are required to complete Code of Ethics training every quadrennial.

From the ethical responsibilities of Realtors® involving disclosures to ethical issues relating to compensation, this practical course explores the challenges involved in ethical decision-making. Ethics: Disclosure and Cooperation takes a practical look at considerations involved in making ethical business decisions as well as the process of enforcing the Code of ethics.

The US Congress and state legislatures have made it clear that ensuring everyone equal access to housing is an important goal. Real estate agents need to know what conduct violates anti-discrimination laws to avoid potential liability. Review the mandatory fair housing laws and issues that real estate licensee must understand. Learn the federal anti-discrimination laws, problems that can occur from fair housing violations, and your duties and responsibilities to treat all parties fairly and equally under the law. Explore the differences in which advertisements are viewed within the parameters of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and the Communications Act of 1996. Actual court cases and rulings will be presented throughout the course.

Buyers and sellers want assurance that their individual interests are being protected in real estate transactions. Before disclosing any personal information, consumers want to know what type of agency relationship, if any, they have with the real estate professional. Agency laws protect the consumer involved in a real estate transaction. These laws vary by state. However, they all have the same basic requirements. Explore agency concepts and be better prepared to represent your clients and work with your customers.

This course acquaints students to specific laws pertaining to commercial real estate ownership, transactions and federal laws governing real estate agencies. Includes agency, contracts, deeds, easements, estates in land, zoning, restrictions, tenancy, liens, foreclosures, title transfer, leases and court decisions.

There is a dizzyingly vast array of financing options available to homebuyers. Where should you begin? This course surrounds the topic of financing by explaining the myriad of options available through FHA, VA and special financing programs. A spreadsheet simplifies the equations you will need for accurately assessing who owes what at closing, detailing buyer and seller closing costs in a residential real estate transaction.

This course will explain the difference between an exhibit and an amendment and help the agent to assess the necessary forms for various transactions. Many forms are covered in detail. The course will enhance the agent’s ability to identify the various provisions needed to complete an efficient ethical transaction.

Effective July 1, 2016, any licensee renewing a real estate license must complete 3 hours of continuing education on the topic of license law. This mandated Georgia-specific course breaks down the rules, regulations and laws regarding the practice of real estate into simple, easy to understand content. Topics include: transfer of a license from one firm to another, trust and escrow account requirements, unfair trade practices, brokerage relationships, management responsibilities of real estate firms, licensees acting as principal, advertising requirements and much more.

Course reviews the fundamentals of real estate from the salespersons prelicense course. Also addresses brokerage management with additional lessons on office operations, broker responsibilities, financial management and government regulations. Proctored Exam Required.

The environment is of major concern today. Green construction, green energy and green living are hot topics. Real estate agents and appraisers need to understand the basics about “green” as it applies to real estate. Learn how the various systems in a house work independently and in concert to make a house more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Review the elements of green materials and techniques, as well as relevant property characteristics that affect value and the appraisal of the value. Learn what to look for when inspecting the interior and exterior of an environmentally friendly property.

This course will identify criteria for handling earnest money within the guidelines of the Georgia Real Estate Commission. It will delineate the responsibilities of the agent and broker regarding the handling of the funds and the necessity of time constraints. The functions of a trust account and required accounting system are also discussed. Laws governing agents who own rental property are also included in this course.

Becoming an expert in areas that benefit your clients is one of the best ways to promote and market yourself. The more you understand the concepts, processes, challenges, and calculations associated with real estate finance the better you can assist your clients through an often frustrating process.

You will review a brief history of the mortgage industry and its players. Financing, security instruments, and legal clauses commonly included in such instruments will be discussed. Various loan types, including government-backed mortgage programs, will be reviewed as well as mortgage fraud and predatory lending. You will examine the loan process, qualifying standards for borrowers, and mortgage laws.

Comprehensively review the development and application of the income approach in residential appraisal assignments. Learn the fundamental principles of valuation and appraisal standards applied to an assignment in which the income approach is relevant in the scope of the work. Assess details of the developmental steps in the appraisal process through reconciliation.

Become acquainted with accepted methodology and techniques that can be applied in the assignment using the income approach. Learn how to choose comparable data, use derivation and application of adjustments for various elements, use derivation and application of rates of capitalization, the logic and rationale applied during reconciliation, and using the income approach in special situations.

Are you ready to take on the leading role as managing broker? In today's results-focused workplace, you need a solid understanding of management functions, the importance of strategic thinking, and how to analyze the financial condition of the company. If you want to build your leadership role and lead your company to a winning performance, this groundbreaking course is for you!

Revisit the basic concepts of property law, including the nature of property, freehold and leasehold estates, possessory and non-possessory interests, co-ownership issues, conveyances, property rights, and restrictions on those rights. Review case studies involving property issues that illustrate these basic concepts.

Do you know how to influence, transform and inspire others? "Leading and Communicating Effectively" is packed with powerful information and ideas to help you improve your leadership skills! Explore different types of authority...examine ways to build a company image and reputation...discover the most effective communication styles...find out the essential elements of developing a policies and procedures manual. If you want to build your leadership role, this groundbreaking course is for you!

Learn what you need to know and do as a licensee when you are involved in your own real estate transaction.

With more than 40,000 HUD homes available annually, it is important for licensees to understand how the HUD selling process works. This course teaches licensees how homes enter the HUD home selling market, and how licensees and HUD contractors (field service managers and asset managers) interact within a HUD transaction. Discussed are HUD's online bidding process, the registration for licensees who wish to bid on HUD-owned homes as selling brokers, and how a licensee may become a HUD listing agent. Also discussed are the components of the HUD Sales Contract Package and the process for completing and delivering the package and delivering it to the Area Manager. The course concludes with a discussion of the regulatory and disclosure issues relating to HUD transactions, how closing costs and earnest money are handled in a HUD transaction; advertising rules relating to HUD-owned properties, and the types of financing available to purchasers of HUD homes.

This course will present the elements of a buyer agency relationship and compares the services offered to clients as well as customers. This course will help an agent formulate a compelling buyer agency presentation.

Covers the fundamentals of brokerage office management. Some of the topics covered include guidelines for office financial and human resource management as well as budgeting and business planning.

Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the development and application of the sales comparison approach in residential appraisals. Learn how the fundamental principles of valuation and appraisal standards apply when the sales comparison approach is used. Understand the developmental steps in the appraisal process through reconciliation. Familiarize yourself with accepted methodology and techniques used in the sales comparison approach. Review relevant case studies and discussions related to the use of the sales comparison approach in special situations.

All the various forms of residential real estate financing, including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, alternative financing are explained in this course. Lessons are also included on legislation relating to financing.

There's no question about it: In today's real estate environment, knowing how to avoid legal problems is essential. This must-have-course provides an overview of how to minimize your liability. You'll learn about the importance of establishing agency policies, developing effective marketing and advertising practices, effective anti-discrimination practices, plus how to reduce your risk by maintaining proper records.

Complete the state required Georgia salesperson prelicense education using industry leading course content, thematic and instructional graphics that keep the online course material fresh and compelling, and also reinforce key concepts.

Learn the principles of real property law, ownership rights and interest in real property, brokerage, finance, appraisal, property management, federal fair housing laws, contracts, mortgage fraud, settlement and closing the transaction along with other required topics. This online course combines solid industry fundamentals with the latest Georgia-specific information to prepare you for the Georgia licensing examination. Five different types of interactive exercises keep you focused and increase material retention. This comprehensive course not only prepares you for the state licensing exam, but also lays a solid foundation for a career in real estate. Proctored Exam Required.

Take a comprehensive look at the former real estate crisis and the regulations put in place to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent mortgage lending practices as a result of the crisis. Review key historical facts and current mortgage-specific regulations that are important for appraisers to know, and understand how they impact the business of mortgage origination and property valuation. Learn how mortgage origination laws pertaining to disclosures, the right of rescission, prohibited mortgage appraiser activities, and private mortgage insurance cancellation impact the appraiser. Analyze the laws and processes that directly impact how appraisers and appraisal management companies must conduct business. Learn the proper use of the Fannie Mae Form1004MC, how to appraise "flipped" properties, and properties facing foreclosure, how market conditions affect appraisals, and the requirements that must be met by appraisal management companies as a result of the Dodd-Frank Act's final rule that amended the Financial Institution Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act.

Learn the specifics of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics. Examine ethical practices and decision making for real estate professionals. This course meets the NAR required quadrennial Code of Ethics training for REALTORS®.

This is the required course for trainee appraisers as set forth by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB). Learn about the national and state appraisal regulatory bodies and minimum AQB criteria for supervisory and trainee appraisers. Gain an understanding of the ethics and record keeping rules of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the competency and scope of work rules, and general responsibilities of the supervisory and trainee appraiser. Proctored Exam Required.

Effective January 1, 2015 all Certified Appraisers managing new appraiser trainees must complete a national appraising supervisory course. This is the required course for supervisory appraisers as set forth by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB). Learn about the national and state appraisal regulatory bodies and minimum AQB criteria for supervisory and trainee appraisers. Gain an understanding of the ethics and record keeping rules of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the competency and scope of work rules, and general responsibilities of the supervisory and trainee appraiser.

Gain insight into the real estate settlement process with a focus on the roles and responsibilities of the lender and title company. Learn how to better support your clients through the loan application and decision (underwriting) process, and how to assist with obtaining the required title clearance and documents. Familiarize yourself with the content and requirements for the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure to better assist your clients in understanding the impact these two disclosures have on the real estate transaction.

How do you successfully recruit and hire new agents? How do you retain good people once you get them? The answer to both of these questions is the same; it's about people management. Explore the fundamentals of attracting and recruiting new agents to your firm. Identify the training needs of new and experienced licensees, plus look at effective tools and techniques for retaining good talent within your organization. Don't learn by trial and error! Begin the steps to building your people management skills now with this valuable groundbreaking course.

Learn how to complete a quality broker price opinion report (BPO)!

Begin by comparing BPOs to appraisals and explain why the BPO has become a favored report in recent years for lenders. You will examine the entire BPO process, including how to get registered, the different types of BPOs, the requirements of each, and how to complete a BPO form. Proper inspections and data gathering are critical aspects of the BPO. You will learn how and where to find this information. There are safety considerations to keep in mind when going to a property. There will be a review of precautions you can take to stay safe while you're in the field.

This course provides an overview of real estate financing, and describes the different types of loans and loan programs. Learn how to calculate debt ratios and use loan factors to complete mathematical calculations related to mortgage loans. Review closing costs for specific loan types.

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.

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 effect of local and regional labor markets on commercial real estate.

Explore elements of leasing, rent collection, market dynamics, resident retention, and building maintenance functions for both residential and commercial property management.

Defines key terms and identifies types of tenancies and rental agreements. Covers procedures for handling rental agreement termination, assignment, subletting, security deposits, trust accounts and trust funds and other practical topics.

An effective property manager is a true asset, maximizing an owner's income and minimizing expenses. Knowledge of the industry in general, and a thorough understanding of leasehold estates, leases, fair housing laws, and fiduciary responsibilities are essential for the professional property manager and any real estate licensee. Examine the characteristics of leasehold estates and commercial leases. Explore the job of the property manager and the wide range of responsibilities and requirements. Evaluate the relationship between the property manager, landlord, and the tenant including the screening, application, and eviction processes.

The ins-and-outs of property management leases.

Examine the purpose of property tax, how it is assessed and how it can be disputed. Learn how appraisers assess property value, how to work with the appraiser and how to refute an appraisal that does not seem to fit the property appropriately.

This must-have course addresses the fundamental role of real estate agents in the mortgage lending process. With so many changes affecting the ability of potential homebuyers to obtain loans, it is imperative for real estate agents to understand the complexities of today's market. The course discusses how to qualify buyers, as well as the pitfalls to avoid in that process. The qualified mortgage (QM) and ability to repay (ATR) rules are also covered, with an in-depth look at how they affect real estate transactions, real estate agents, and clients.

Contracts are an integral part of the real estate business and most transaction disputes can be traced back to the real estate contract. Learn the different contract classifications and statuses, and the requirements of a valid and enforceable contract. Review the different types of contracts used frequently by real estate professionals. Understand what constitutes a breach of contract and the different methods that can be used to remedy a breach.

Revisit the fundamentals of disclosure as it relates to sellers, buyers and real estate professionals and the obligations of each party. Review the “As Is” clause and the importance of material facts disclosure. Reexamine seller property disclosure and the significance of a home inspection for the buyer. Evaluate the difference between misrepresentation and fraud.

This course is designed specifically for the state portion of the real estate licensing exam. Strengthen your knowledge of the Georgia license laws, rules and regulations, Georgia finance and Georgia practice topic areas and build your test-taking ability with this all-in-one exam prep solution. Vocabulary tools, dynamic practice tests, and comprehensive simulated exams are all integrated to provide an online exam prep unlike any other. Study vocabulary with interactive flashcards and identify topic areas you need to focus on using the pre-assessment tool. Access an unlimited number of simulated exams with the most up-to-date questions written by industry experts.

Prepare for the AMP Georgia real estate licensing exam by strengthening your content knowledge of the sales prelicense course material. Build confidence in your test taking ability with this all-in-one exam prep solution. Vocabulary tools, dynamic practice tests, and comprehensive simulated exams are all integrated to provide an online exam prep unlike any other and ensures you never see the same exam twice. Study vocabulary with interactive flashcards and identify exam topic areas you need to focus on using the pre-assessment tool. Access an unlimited number of simulated exams with the most up-to-date questions written by industry experts.

This course demonstrates practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Participants will practice writing effective narrative comments for form appraisal reports and learn how to explain valuation procedures and conclusions to users of reports. The techniques applied in this course are useful in real-life situations.

This course demonstrates practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Participants will practice writing effective narrative comments for form appraisal reports and learn how to explain valuation procedures and conclusions to users of reports. The techniques applied in this course are useful in real-life situations. Proctored Exam Required.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures is a prerequisite for this course.

Effective July 1, 2016, any licensee renewing a real estate license must complete 3 hours of continuing education in an approved course on the topic of license law. This course meets the license law education requirement and examines the Georgia Real Estate License Laws, and the Rules required under Rule 520-2-.04(6)(f). Review the license laws and rules on brokerage, trust funds, and unfair practices.

Licensees assist the public in what is likely the largest transaction of their lives. Emotions can run high, and there are a lot of details to track. This can make real estate a risky business. Following the specific laws that regulate the real estate industry can mitigate the risks. It's equally important to avoid any activities that, while not specifically illegal or unethical, give the appearance of impropriety. Explore some of the issues that can put a real estate licensee and a brokerage firm at risk, and the tools you need to assess and avoid the risks.

Running a brokerage firm is a big decision that should not be taken lightly. You must consider the liability, the responsibility that comes with having employees, and the risk involved in this type of venture. Get the tools and information you need to help you make an informed decision and be prepared for the job.

Explore methods of crime prevention and self-defense for real estate licensees. Learn the real risks and risk prevention in the real estate profession. Review virtual risks and their prevention, violence mitigation strategies, self-defense tactics, self-defense tools, and real-crime stories with analysis.

Appraisers will gain a greater understanding of the sales comparison approach methodology and the use of data, thereby expanding their working knowledge of this appraisal approach. The growing availability of big data and statistics are more readily available to those who review appraisal reports and underwrite loans. As a result, the sales comparison approach is coming under more substantial scrutiny, requiring appraisers to validate data and adjustments in their reports at a higher level. This course will prepare appraisers with an arsenal of knowledge to produce highly supportable and defensible appraisal reports.

Review short sale transactions, alternatives to short sales, and how short sales affect buyers, lenders and sellers. The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP Tier 1 and 2 are included) and the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative (HAFA II) will be discussed. Learn the licensee's role in a short sale and how to put together the necessary packet for a lender.

Social media’s fluidity continues to provide change for the real estate industry, professional and client. There are currently more mobile devices than people, and those devices are being used to connect people globally using social media applications. As a real estate professional, ensure that you are using social media appropriately and ethically. Review the REALTORS® Code of Ethics to make certain you are in compliance while using technology and social media in your business. Learn how to stay abreast of issues surrounding social media, and processes you can implement to protect your reputation.

Ready to start your own brokerage business? “Starting a Successful Brokerage” is packed with essential information to help you get started and succeed! Explore how to develop a business plan, setting up your company's management team, marketing and advertising options, and identifying costs involved in running a company. Starting a brokerage is a huge challenge…and there are great rewards for those that do it right! Learn the vital skills, strategies, and necessary steps for getting your company off to the right start.

This Georgia-specific course includes: prospecting and marketing, seller and buyer agency, CMA vs. appraisal, handling earnest money, the Georgia contracts and exhibits and amendments including the GAR Purchase and Sale Agreement F20. Course includes references and real-world examples authored by Greg Dunn who is a longtime member of the GAR Forms Committee and holds both the GRI and ABR designations. Proctored Exam Required..

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, set up, and management as well as the benefits and drawbacks to each.

Do you want to take the stress out of working with foreclosures and short sales? This is the course for you! Learn from experts who have prospered in real estate by working with distressed properties. Expand your knowledge of distressed properties and expand your business while serving the needs of sellers, buyers, and lenders.

After the housing bubble burst, foreclosed and short sale properties were prevalent. Although these properties are not as abundant today there are still homeowners who want to consider a short sale as a way to avoid foreclosure and lenders who wish to reduce their inventory of foreclosed properties.

Course covers types of tax benefits for homeowners and how to calculate the taxes that will impact the purchase and sale of a home.

Covers 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 title when an exchange takes place.

Review technology trends that can help real estate professionals perform more effectively and efficiently.

This Georgia-specific course includes seven (7) topics: prospecting and marketing, seller and buyer agency, CMA vs. appraisal, handling earnest money, the GAR Purchase and Sale Agreement F20 and exhibits and amendments.

This course covers the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Settlement Statement form and the various calculations necessary to complete the form.

Examine various aspects of environmental issues and their impact on real estate. Review federal environmental protection and look at both human-made and natural hazards that can impact properties and create stigmas. Explore the latest trends in environmentally conscious building construction with the incorporation of energy efficiency as well as the real estate potential found in brownfield redevelopment.

(While every effort is made to maintain the accuracy of this course, recent changes in laws and procedures may not yet be reflected in the content.)

Learn the concepts of environmental conservation and energy efficiency and how they can influence the marketability of a home. Buyers and sellers are looking to work with real estate professionals who are up-to-date on issues relating to environmental conservation. Sellers are looking for a point of distinction in marketing their home, and energy efficient and environmental features in a house add to its value. Finding a home with added value based on lower utility costs, energy efficiency, and environmental conservation is important to buyers.

Ensure that you understand the FHA appraisal process so that you can better inform and prepare clients who may apply for an FHA-insured mortgage loan. Review the FHA, including its history, funding, and mortgage insurance program. Examine the requirements outlined in the FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook.

Reviews the fundamentals of writing contracts, using the GAR agreement forms. Topics include presenting offers, legal descriptions, suggested wording for the method of payment section, earnest money, special stipulations and problems to avoid.

Understanding Environmental Regulations (UnderER), Commercial Real Estate Transaction Flow (CRETF), Commercial Real Estate As A Career (CREC), Building A Successful Commercial Real Estate Business (BSCREB)

Evaluating Current Standards in Fair Housing (ECSFH), Keeping It Real: Property Law and Case Studies (RealProp), Property Tax and Mortgage Valuation (PTMV), Real Estate Disclosure Issues: Buyer and Seller Obligations (REDI), Responsibilities of Real Estate Licensees (OL_RREL), Social Media Ethics (SME), NAR: May The Code Be With You (NARCode), Taking the Distress Out of Distressed Properties (DISTRESSED), Helping Clients Understand Real Estate Finance (UnderREF), What's The FHA Appraiser Looking For? (FHA_ApprLook), Understanding Environmental Regulations (UnderER)

2020-2021 15-Hour National USPAP Update Course (15UP2020_21), Basic Residential Appraisal Principles(Hon_BRAPrin19), Basic Residential Appraisal Procedures (Hon_BRAProc19), Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (Hon_RW_CS_2019).

IMPORTANT NOTES:
It is strongly recommended that students take the Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures and Residential Report Writing and Case Studies courses before taking the 15-Hour USPAP Equivalent Course.

2020-2021 15-Hour National USPAP Update Course (15UP2020_21), Basic Residential Appraisal Principles(Hon_BRAPrin19), Basic Residential Appraisal Procedures (Hon_BRAProc19), Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (Hon_RW_CS_2019), National Appraising for the Supervisor and Trainee (QNAST2020).

IMPORTANT NOTES:
It is strongly recommended that students take the Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures and Residential Report Writing and Case Studies courses before taking the 15-Hour USPAP Equivalent Course.

Commercial Leases (6CL), Commercial Finance and Investment Analysis (6FI), Commercial Sales and Exchanges (6SE), Structuring Ownership in Commercial Real Estate (6SO), Property Management (6PM), Federal Law in Commercial Real Estate (FedLaw), Georgia License Law Core Course (GRELLCC)

Mortgages, Appraisers, and Foreclosures (MAF); Appraising Small Residential Income Properties (ASRIP)

2020-2021 7-Hour USPAP Equivalent Update Course (7UP2020_21), Challenging Assignments for Residential Appraisers (ChallAA)

Pricing Property To Sell (6PP), Licensees Acting As Principal (LAP), Tax Advantages of Home Ownership (6TA), Methods of Residential Finance (6RF), Understanding Closing Statements (9CS), Georgia License Law Core Course (GRELLCC)