Professional Development

REALTOR® TECH CLASS - 2 DAY Become a Real Estate Tech Pro! This course covers all the real estate technology needed to achieve and maintain a successful real estate business. Students will leave with advanced knowledge of the ESSENTIAL tools REALTOR's®must know! Whether you are doing business in person or virtually, learn what tools to utilize when working with Buyers & Sellers. The following are the programs that you will learn: Stratus, Collab, Instanet, Authentisign digital signatures, Zoom, HomeSnap. Approved for 15 Hours NYS CE credits ------------------------------------------------------ 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.

Learn Stratus! Search, Share & Add Listings. It’s time to really Learn Stratus! This class is for both new and experienced agents who want to understand the Stratus MLS system with efficiency. You’ll become proficient in searching listings, on or off the market. Create a prospect match to automatically email listings to buyers. Search public records and create your farm. Create Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) using the map & listing cart. The class also covers how to enter a listing into the MLS system; covering basic rules, data fields that are required, adding and editing property details, uploading photos & attachments. This and so much more is covered in this class! APPROVED FOR 7.5 HOURS CE CREDIT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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.

What impact the Fair Housing Laws have on the real estate agent and their business practices. The history and legacy of segregation<P> Are we working with buyer, seller, landlord, tenant, etc. with the same level of care OR are we treating them differently because of a perceived stereotype or their protected class? <P> Are we as real estate agents aware of the fact that we are in the forefront of providing a service that enables the consumer to have a roof over their heads thus creating stability in the life of that consumer How are we taking this responsibility on? What sort of processes (Quality Control) do real estate agents have in place to make sure they are doing their best to provide equal and fair service to all? <P> Are real estate agents consistent in our application of the fair housing laws to all? <P> Are real estate agents treating everyone fairly? <P> This course is to serve several purposes and to discuss the process of why the behavior exists and what steps we need to take as real estate agents to minimize a negative impact on and in the housing process and more importantly, what steps we should take proactively to resolve this issue in our real estate practice. <P> To encourage agents and members to think about their behaviors and how they affect people around them. Encourage awareness and the process of thought to allow us to make positive adjustments to our behaviors. To recognize the need to be in tune with others which allows for better interactions and get to a defined goal.<P> APPROVED FOR 3 HOURS CE<P> ----------------------------------------<P> CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUC. (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 HRS

Neil Garfinkel, Esq. will cover recent and important legal developments in Albany and with the Department of State as it relates to real estate licensees. In particular, Neil will cover the recent proposed and pending legislation regarding Fair Housing and Continuing Education. Approved for 1 Hour CE credit (DOS Required 1 Hour Legal update) Neil Garfinkel, Esq. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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.

It is recommended that the attendees take the "Property Flipping Basics" class PRIOR to registering for this class OR have PRIOR experience with the basic concepts. <P> This course will build upon the concepts presented in the basic course “Property Flipping Basics". We will provide a deeper dive on some of the topics presented as well as getting into more advanced concepts. This class in combination with the basic class will assist the attendee with getting a firm understanding of this business model and provide the foundation to participate in this outstanding business model! In addition, this material will be very helpful when assisting Clients who are purchasing investment properties. *Calculating your offer *Picking the right location and property *Layout, design and decor selections for a quick sale *Generating the Statement of Work and working through the quoting process *Review of Statement of Work template *Advanced Contractor selection and Management concepts *Critical inspection points that will help reduce errors and make the rehab go smoothly *Calculating the Maximum Allowable Offer examples *Real case study review *Asset protection *Early exit strategies *The importance of “Walk-in Equity” *Scaling this business *Building a success team..........AND SO MUCH MORE! APPROVED FOR 3 Hours CE Credit INSTRUCTOR: Carl Schiovone ---------------------------------- 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.

<img src="https://www.lirealtor.com/images/default-source/default-album/fair-housing-commemoration-bug-for-social-500x422-.jpg" width="250"> This class will provide a clear understanding of the history of Housing Discrimination, Redlining, and Segregation. It will discuss the impact on access to housing and whether there is progress being seen in the housing space. Students will discuss and come up with solutions that they can effectively implement in their business practices to continue to be able to provide access to housing for all equally and treat everyone fairly. They will learn to be very conscious of the impact of how any negative action they take in this space affects Buyers, Sellers, Landlords, and Tenants. APPROVED FOR 3 HOURS NYS CE CREDIT (Also Includes DOS Mandatory 3 Hours Fair Housing requirement) ----------------------------------------------------- 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.

<img src="https://www.lirealtor.com/images/default-source/default-album/fair-housing-commemoration-bug-for-social-500x422-.jpg" width="250"> The real estate agents will leave with best practices that brokerages, management companies, agents, homeowners- landlords, must put in place to get the job done properly, which is to provide access to housing for all regardless of the person’s source of income and protected class. The real estate agents will be able to understand what a Lawful Source of income is and why we need to provide access to everyone without judgement. Real estate agents will be able to have educated and proper discussions with homeowners about housing opportunities without violating the protections afforded to any person in this protected class. The open and healthy discussions regarding Section 8 Voucher and other governmental programs concentrated on how the real estate agents must interact with the person with this assistance and how to properly advocate for their client. APPROVED FOR 3 HOURS CE (INCLUDES DOS MANDATORY 3 HOURS FAIR HOUSING) -------------------------------------------------------- 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.

“Buy the Numbers: Investing in Real Estate” Learn what you need to know about investing in real estate. • Basic investment concepts • Financial analysis and financing • Income taxes on investment properties • Evaluating the business opportunity • Selling your property -Capital Gains Taxes • Comparing different types of investment properties Approved for 3 hours CE Credit Instructor Edward S. Smith, Jr. , CREI, ITI, CIC, GREEN, MICP, CNS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CE Credits by WEBINAR requires that you have both a microphone and a webcam in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive webinar instructions 24 hours prior to start.

For the past 30 years, Real Estate professionals and their homebuyers have found new opportunities with the strength of FHA 203(k) and HomeStyles Renovation financing. Reinventing the deal can help you level the playing field for your home buyers and create exciting HomeOwnership opportunities with more inventory of homes right in our own backyards. This course is a follow up to the popular “Success with 203(k) Financing” enjoyed by 100s of agents and will hopefully give you too, that “yeah, you can do that” knowledge to Reinvent the deal by: • Expanding your clients searches to more affordable “fixer-uppers” and TLC properties. • Opening up REO inventory that was once only available to “cash only” buyers • Learn how to attract more buyers to your listings with a “yeah you can do that” vision • Learn how to close on homes with some title issues or violations…”yeah, you can do that” • Work with not only owner-occupied sales, but also second homes and Investors This course will teach you exactly how these powerful programs work. Including: • Structuring purchase scenarios including renovation funds, with as little as 3.5% down • Defining exactly what an “As-repaired” appraisal is and creating future value to the home • Defining the long list of allowable renovations under each program • Learning how you can close on problematic homes in their “as-is” condition • Working with contractors, cost estimates, architects, expediters and more • Real life case studies of successful transactions APPROVED FOR 3 HOURS CE CREDITS ---------- 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

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.

Run your business like a professional practice and gain market share! Provides the building blocks to: Create an effective business plan. Build support structures and using assistants and teams. Prospect successfully and tap into niche markets. Develop policies to avoid risk. Includes 7.5 Hours CE Credit ------------------------------------------------------- CE Credits by WEBINAR/ZOOM requires that you have both a microphone and a webcam in order to earn CE Credit

In this BEGINNER/REFRESHER Stratus class you will be on your way to becoming a listing expert In this class you will learn how to properly navigate and customize your Stratus system. We will setup your market areas for current market trends and open houses. This course will teach you how to search the MLS for listing that are on the market, pendings, expireds & closed listings. You will learn how to setup a prospect search to automatically email listings to client in various report styles. We will create a simple Comparative Market Analysis and in conclusion how to create a MLS listing. This course will give you the tools you need to enhance your MLS Stratus skills. 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.