Education Services

The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation is the premier global real estate credential offered by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). It recognizes real estate professionals who have the knowledge, experience, and network to work successfully with international clients and properties. To earn the designation, students are required to complete 2 CORE classes and 3 elective courses. Obtaining the CIPS designation positions agents as experts in cross-border transactions, providing them with exclusive resources, a worldwide referral network, and a competitive edge in the global marketplace.

CIPS: The Americas and International Real Estate is one of the three elective courses for the CIPS Designation. This course provides students with practical insights into working with clients from the Caribbean, as well as North, Central, and South America. The course covers historical and cultural influences, regional relationships, and investment opportunities.

APPROVED FOR 5.5 HOURS CE

The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation is the premier global real estate credential offered by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). It recognizes real estate professionals who have the knowledge, experience, and network to work successfully with international clients and properties. To earn the designation, students are required to complete 2 CORE classes and 3 elective courses. Obtaining the CIPS designation positions agents as experts in cross-border transactions, providing them with exclusive resources, a worldwide referral network, and a competitive edge in the global marketplace.

CIPS: Africa and International Real Estate is one of the three elective courses for the CIPS Designation. This course explores real estate practices in Africa, focusing on cultural influences, economic trends, and investment opportunities.

APPROVED FOR 5.5 HOURS CE CREDIT

Become a proficient, profitable buyer’s representative, serving with quality, fidelity and confidence. Acquire a thorough understanding of agency relationships, policy options and disclosure requirements. Make sure you are aware of current guidelines on commission structures and available fee models. Learn how to avoid conflicts of interest and reduce your legal liability. Develop negotiating skills and build buyer commitment by helping buyers find the right property at the right terms and price in both buyers and sellers’ markets.
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The ABR, National Association of Realtors designation, is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation and demonstrates to the marketplace your expertise and commitment to providing top level service to your buyer Approved for 15 hours CE credit - includes 2 hours of DOS mandatory Agency training
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CE Credits by WEBINAR/ZOOM requires that you have both a microphone and a webcam in order to earn CE Credit

Ethical and Ageny Issues PART 1: AGENCY How comfortable are you in knowing how and when to present Agency Disclosure to consumers? Do you stumble through the Agency Disclosure form and wish you had a better understanding and better, smoother scripting? This 1 hour segment will review the various agency relationships we create and how to define and describe them to our real estate prospects and how to handle “switching hats.” PART 2: ETHICS Description: This 2 ½ hour segment is designed to fulfill the Ethics training required by DOS and by the National Association of REALTORS®. The program includes ethical theories, common ethical challenges in the real estate field, enforcement and resolution processes, and “best practices” through review of the NAR Pathways to Professionalism. Special emphasis is placed on commonly misunderstood areas in the NAR Code of Ethics as well as some of the newest Standards of Practice that many agents don’t seem to know about at all. Approved for 3.5 Hours CE (includes DOS mandated 2.5 Hours Ethical Business Practices and 1 Hour Agency) also approved for National Association of REALTORS® CODE OF ETHICS Instructor: Roseann Farrow ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CE Credits by WEBINAR (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive webinar instructions 24 hours prior to start.

The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation is the premier global real estate credential offered by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). It recognizes real estate professionals who have the knowledge, experience, and network to work successfully with international clients and properties. To earn the designation, students are required to complete 2 CORE classes and 3 elective courses. Obtaining the CIPS designation positions agents as experts in cross-border transactions, providing them with exclusive resources, a worldwide referral network, and a competitive edge in the global marketplace.

CIPS: Asia/Pacific and International Real Estate is one of the three elective courses for the CIPS Designation. This course covers real estate practices in Asia and the Pacifi.c, focusing on cultural influences, economic trends, and evaluating investment opportunities. Additionally, the course includes a chapter dedicated to working with Japanese clients.

APPROVED FOR 5 HOURS CE

This class will teach agents the necessary skills needed to generate a CMA using both their Stratus MLS program and the Realtor Property Resource RPR. With the skills learned from both programs, they have the option to choose which CMA to use when working with their Buyers or Sellers. Approved for 3 Hours CE Credit --------------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

Ever felt like your attorney just doesn’t get it? Now’s your chance to speak up—and be heard.

In this candid, no-pressure session, a seasoned real estate attorney will break down the legal mindset and help you decode the way attorneys think, communicate, and negotiate. You’ll walk away with practical tools to reduce friction, strengthen collaboration, and create a smoother experience for buyers and sellers—from contract to closing.

APPROVED FOR 2 HOURS CE

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INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY- CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have BOTH a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit

Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start

This course will focus on the unique features of Matrix. Matrix offers a range of features including fast and responsive searches, quick statistics, market reports & time saving tools like speed bar searching. Join us as we explore the powerful benefits of Reverse Prospecting and Realist Tax for effective research, strategic farming, and much more!
**This is an Intermediate class - You must have completed the Beginning Matrix class or have a basic working knowledge of the Matrix system before attending this class.**
APPROVED 3 HOURS CE
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INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY- CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have BOTH a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit
Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start

The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation is the premier global real estate credential offered by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). It recognizes real estate professionals who have the knowledge, experience, and network to work successfully with international clients and properties. To earn the designation, students are required to complete 2 CORE classes and 3 elective courses. Obtaining the CIPS designation positions agents as experts in cross-border transactions, providing them with exclusive resources, a worldwide referral network, and a competitive edge in the global marketplace.

CIPS: Europe and International Real Estate is one of the three elective courses for the CIPS Designation. This course offers insights into working with clients in Western and Central Europe. It covers topics such as the European Union’s influence on international real estate, economic and real estate trends, networking and relationship building, as well as marketing and selling practices.

APPROVED FOR 6 HOURS CE

Onehome is the client collaboration part of the Matrix system.
The course will cover the benefits to the consumer using Onehome and the benefits to the agent.
APPROVED 2 HOURS CE
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INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY- CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have BOTH a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit
Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

Satisfies one hour of training on recent legal matters for license renewal. Operate your business without the risk of claims, fines and lawsuits. Gain a complete understanding of advertising that is legal and ethical; contracts, forms, deposits, disclosures, and record retention; risk management strategies; title insurance and settlement procedures. 7.5 Hours CE (includes DOS Mandatory Topic: 1 Hour Legal Update) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.