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Courses
ARCHITECTURE The student will learn the various house styles from 1620 to 2008. They will be able to identify the difference between Post Medieval, Georgian, Federal, Greek revival, Victorians, and Moderns. They will learn why Greek revival is called Greek revival as well as the origin of all the many various house styles. This class is fully packed with power point photos and diagrams of hundred of details and styles. SELLING HISTORIC HOMES The students will learn the history, rules, laws, regulations relative to historic preservation acts. They will gain a better understanding of typical insect damage found in old houses as well as other problems relative to environmental, such as asbestos, vermiculite, old slate, old knob & tubing wires. The presentation is fully packed with power point photos and diagrams. They will also lean how to avoid the liabilities of saying the wrong thing and being held accountable to misrepresentations. BUYER AGENCY The student will lean how long agency developed and what is their legal liabilities as an agent. They will learn the history of agency. They will also learn the history of agency disclosure, the requirements and procedures for disclosing agency relationships along with the required time frames for disclosure of duel agency. They will learn about Chapter 93-A- home inspection and lead paint disclosures, etc.. CONTRACT LAW The student will learn the rules of contract construction and understand the differences between an oral and written contract. Executated and executory contracts, how to properly use boiler plate contracts. The meaning of time is of the essence and statute of frauds. This class is taught for the real estate agent and encompasses real life scenarios that agents deal with daily. TITLE V-SEPTIC The student will learn the history of title V laws. The current rules and regulations and required inspections. They will learn what to do when a system fails. Also, the procedures for installing septics from deep hole and perk tests to engineered plan approval. Also, the life expectancies of septic systems and cost related to repair and replacement. Words like Tight Tank, Envirosystem Infiltrator, Fast System, Baffles, and D boxes will be understood. This class is full of power point photos showing all aspect of a septic system installation. You’ll love this class even if it is a crappy subject. REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW The student will learn and or be reacquainted with the real estate license laws. All agents should be fully aware of the laws of real estate and to often have forgotten the laws and rules of your own business. This class will reteach you what you need to know to avoid liability. We will cover license requirements for salespeople, brokers, necessary insurance, bonds, out of state sales, referral fees, continuing education requirements the 10 main reasons agents can loose their license. This class is a must for all agents; you can’t afford to forget the basics of real estate license law. CONDOS, CO-OPS AND TIMESHAREES The student will learn when Condo laws went into effect, the horizontal property act, the condo conversion statutes; they will learn how a condo is legally created, what is found in the condo documents, eg: master deeds, unit deeds, by laws, rules and regulations, special assessments. Some assessments have been over 10 thousand dollars due above and beyond the condo fees. Agents will learn the due diligence questions they should be asking all sellers and condo associations on behalf of their clients. The 6D certificate laws. They will also learn what a co-op is as well as the various types of time shares. This class is critical for any agent selling condos. |
CHAPTER 93-A The student will learn the history of Consumer Protection laws and the creation of Chapter 93-A. Also the procedure for compliance with 93A demand letters and how to avoid the overwhelming triple damage liability associated with 93A. The real estate agent is accountable to 93A regulations every business day. This is a must see class. 21-E BROWNFIELDS The student will learn Federal EPA Environmental Laws such as Clean Air-water, endangered species, etc. They will become familiar with the serious liabilities associated with contaminated property also the clean up procedures and understanding of the Brownfield’s Act. They will learn what is involved in removing oil tanks and what agents should disclose relative to contaminated property. The liability for title owners is forever cradle to grave. Since real estate agents sell real estate they should become familiar with the intense strict liability associated with polluted property. This class is a real eye opener. WETLANDS The student will lean the history of wetlands protection, the laws, regulations and the liabilities. They will learn to understand terms like buffer zone, vernal pool, oligio, Messo Eutro, also procedures for building in and near wetlands including lake water quality, issues such as mill foil, succi readings, etc. This class is chock full of power point photos of all types of wetlands. Don’t sell properties near wetlands, lakes, rivers without attending this class. OWNERS & MANAGERS Student will learn the details of owning a real estate firm from vicarious liability, criminal investigations, EEOC Guidelines, Sexual Harassment statement, required independent contractor contracts and much more. Before you open your own office you truly need to attend this class. APPRAISAL The student will learn what goes on behind the scenes at an appraisal firm, the requirements to become a licensed and certified appraiser, who the appraiser is really working for. They will learn the difference between the cost, market and income approach, how to deal with falling prices and much more. REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING The student will learn who is responsible and liable for the advertisement. The seriousness of violating advertisement laws eg: fair housing, blind adds, real estate disclosures, misrepresentations, etc… An add that states the home is across from a church could cost you tens of thousands of dollars in liability. This class is absolutely necessary for all agents who create their own ads in newspapers, fliers, on line on their own websites, etc. etc. etc… CONDUCTING OPEN HOUSES AND DEVELOPING A SAFETY PLAN The student will learn the proper procedure for conducing open houses, the open house agency disclosure laws… They will learn about the reality of Realtor muggings, attacks, robberies at open houses, showings, CMA presentations, etc. Realtor liabilities for accidents at the properties. Eg: trips, falls, safety tips and much more.. This class will help you avoid serious legal liabilities and dangerous personal predicaments. You will stay wide awake for this one. |
ZONING & BUILDING CODES The student will learn the history of zoning and building code. The difference between health department and building departments. They will learn many building codes that may prevent the agent from incorrectly listing property and becoming liable. They will learn what is a legal living room, bedroom, the difference between a Cellar and a Basement also the truth about radon, asbestos, lead, UFFI, carbon monoxide, etc… This class is full of power point photos of code and zoning violations. A Real Eye Opener. RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION The student will learn what defines a subdivision, who needs a license to build, who obtains building permits, how to properly list and represent new construction, builders warranties and much more. This class will show power point pictures of the entire building process from excavation, foundation frame, sheetrock, cabinets, floors, roof, etc., etc. etc… If you sell new houses this is a must attend class. ANTI-TRUST The student will learn the history of Anti-Trust laws from the 1800’s to today.. They will be taught what not to say and how to stay out of serious trouble with the law. They will learn about boycotting, price fixing, tying. They will also learn how easy it is to be liable under Anti-trust law and how to avoid serious penalties. FAIR-HOUSING The student will learn the history of Fair Housing from 1800’s to Today. They will be able to use this training to avoid serious liability. The student will learn what can and can not be said, who the protected classes are and how a discriminated person can utilize the HUD system and at no cost sue the agent and seller for discrimination. They will learn about insurance coverage’s and how to best avoid Federal and State Liabilities. This is a must attend class. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT The student will learn the history of property management business. Whether or not you need a license to be a property manager, what types of properties are professionally managed, how to collect rents, the security deposit regulations, the difference between net and gross leases, ground, percentage leases, sandwich and sale and lease back, etc.. They will learn the liabilities of the property ownership and management business. This class is a real eye opener. OFFERS The student will learn who can legally fill out offers, the difference between the offer and the purchase and sales agreement. They will be taught the history and meaning of statue of fraud, the seriousness of proper contingencies, eg: lead paint, septic, home inspection, the meaning of time is of the essence, the mailbox rule, etc. etc.. Agents deal with offers on a daily basis and need to understand the seriousness and liabilities of all parties involved. This is a must see class for all new and seasoned professionals. |