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Georgia MLS Training Institute offers a wide variety of continuing education courses to keep your real estate license current. We offer day classes, as well as online courses for those who prefer to learn at their own pace.
A total of 24 hours of real estate continuing education is required for each four-year renewal period.
All active licensees (with license number above 100,000) must complete at least 24 hours of approved continuing education coursework during each four-year renewal period.
Any licensee who seeks to activate a license which has been on inactive status for two (2) years or longer shall be required to attend a Commission-approved course or courses of study totaling at least six (6) hours for each year the license was on inactive status.
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This exclusive course provides you with an in-depth review of the 2013 Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR) Purchase and Sale Agreement F20. You will learn how to identify recent changes in the contract as well as new forms added to the forms package, correctly complete each of the changed paragraphs, and explain important sections to clients. This paragraph-by-paragraph guide includes references and real-world examples authored by Greg Dunn, ABR, GRI, a longtime member of the GAR Forms Committee.
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Learn the powerful Transaction Desk product to manage real estate transactions. Transaction Desk includes online forms and contracts(GAR forms for Realtors and RE Forms for non-Realtors),paperless storage of documents, digital signatures,unlimited inbound and outbound faxing, and a customer portal to collaborate with your clients.
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Learn how to properly set up the owner and tenant, the cornerstone of the property management process. Gain an understanding of the business processes involved in property management including marketing to owners, signing up owners and properties, marketing to tenants, signing up tenants, managing the property, managing tenants, managing money, managing the owner, the move-out processes and terminations.
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Learn the essential building blocks for establishing a profitable property management company. Learn how to define your scope of service and management style, build a management model, develop a Tenant Handbook that outlines policies and procedures for all interaction, develop an Owner’s Handbook to define the management relationship and how to define your company’s job description.
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This course will present the elements of a buyer agency relationship and compares the services offered to clients as well as customers. Course will help an agent formulate a compelling buyer agency presentation.
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Discover how to make property management profitable and turn a “nickel-dime” business into a “cash cow”. Learn how to generate revenue from residents, owners and vendors, how to address contractual issues vs. policy issues, and how to overcome challenges when implementing new fees and charges. This class will also examine ethical issues such as what must be disclosed, to whom and when.
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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.
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Learn the basics of commercial real estate brokerage and how it differs from residential brokerage. Learn about the various types of commercial real estate, what determines value, what services are provided, the different skills and knowledge necessary, leases and how to evaluate commercial property. In today’s changing real estate market, real estate professionals need the skills to take advantage of all possible income streams. Boost your business and serve your clients and prospects professionally and ethically.
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Learn how to set-up a successful property management company that is in compliance with the laws that govern leasing and property management activities. Understand how to address and minimize liability issues and the state, federal and local laws that regulate the property management business. Learn about the education and various credentials available for property managers.
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| Many real estate brokers assume their agents are competent to lease their client’s property because they are licensed and rely on the Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR) leasing forms. This assumption is far from true. There are several laws and procedures governing leasing with which sales agents are typically not familiar and it is getting agents and their brokers in hot water with the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC). Learn the laws that regulate the leasing business in Georgia and stay out of trouble when leasing property for your clients. Brokers, this should be a required class for any licensee handling leasing in your company! Important Note: This course is intended for the leasing agent community and is not a property management course.
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Learn all of the processes involved in successfully managing property once the tenant has moved into the property. Take an in-depth look at managing the money, the owner, the tenant, the property, the move-in and the termination.
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Learn about new home trends, the fundamentals of new home selling and the cost of ownership and financing. Review the various types of builders and how to interview and work with reputable builders. Gain an understanding of the construction process, offers builders make to buyers and agents, and how to work with the builder’s sales representatives. Gain the necessary skills to overcome homebuyer objections and resolve builder problems. Learn how to establish a referral network after the sale and how to market with zero dollars.
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Learn how to manage high risk issues and prevent lawsuits when managing property. To avoid lawsuits, a property manager must pay close attention to foreclosed properties, Home Owners Association (HOA) battles, Move-Out Inspection disputes, mold claims, wrongful dispossessory, tenant bankruptcies, personal property disputes, constructive evictions, disbursing funds to the wrong owner, destruction of the property by the tenant and much more.
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This course will teach you how to use your personal resources to gain more buyers and sellers. Learn how to classify your prospects to develop personal marketing strategies to reach your income goals.
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Learn the basics necessary to start a successful real estate career. This is an excellent course for both new and experienced agents. Topics include: prospecting and marketing, seller agency, property disclosure, buyer agency, handling earnest money, GAR sales contracts, and amendments.
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Managing REO (Real Estate Owned) property is different now and requires expert REO broker services and experience. REO agents must ensure that transactions are in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws. Lenders who own REO properties have very strict guidelines for disposing of their inventory. Learn the behind the scene details of REO asset management, REO assignments, the purpose of a Broker Price Opinion (BPO), and working with REO asset managers. Learn how to assist banks and lenders in properly maintaining the property, marketing and selling the property in a timely manner with a favorable net return.
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This course will define the steps involved in the listing process. Discover how the Georgia Exclusive Seller Listing Agreement applies to relationships, duties, marketing and disclosure.
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This course will explain the differences between an exhibit and an amendment and help the agent to assess the necessary forms required 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 and ethical transaction.
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Learn about the essential elements to start a successful real estate career. Topics include: business planning, listing presentation, advertising and prospecting, and buyer counseling.
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Learn to limit property misrepresentation liability by understanding the seller’s disclosure responsibilities. The course illustrates examples of misrepresentations and provides hints to properly handle a stigmatized property.
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Many licensees find themselves in the unfortunate position of violating laws and/or rules, not by design but by failure to understand or be knowledgeable of the applicable law. This course will provide answers to the questions that EVERYBODY should have! The economy is making life as a real estate licensee challenging enough…don’t compound your day with ignorance of important issues! This information packed course designed for these trying times by Tom Gillett, approved and sponsored by the Georgia Real Estate Commission, is the information licensees need, and they need it now!
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