Education Services

Help buyers maneuver the complexities and opportunities of short sales and foreclosures. Discover how to source properties and learn the nuances of this specialized area of real estate including listings, short-sale proceedings, foreclosures including auctions, financing, and the agent’s role in these areas. 6 Hours CE ---------------------------------- 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

In a hot market with multiple offers in a matter of hours or days it’s important to remember your fiduciary duties to clients. How do you advise clients and customers? What about dual agency situations where your buyer is one of the offers on your listing? What if your seller’s requests go against the Code of Ethics? Keeping it all organized and focusing on the “right” thing to do is what matters. In this course we will review your responsibilities and how to handle these situations and how to do what is best for your client. Approved for 3 Hours CE (Includes DOS requirement 1 Hour Agency) Instructor: Katheryn DeClerck ----------------------------------------------- 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.

This course will introduce you to our new MLS system called Matrix.

You will learn how to navigate the system and setup your profile. In this beginner course you will be introduced to the Matrix dashboard and customize the market watch and Hotsheets for updates in your area. Search and share listings for emailing, texting or printing reports. How to add and manage contacts to setup an auto email.

You will also learn how to use the Action Bar for all your searching needs, including a quick CMA. We will cover the basics of Realist Tax- how to find and read a tax record.

APPROVED FOR 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.

Elevate your negotiation game! Examine all types of negotiation formats and methods. A full spectrum of tips, tools and techniques will be provided for you to produce effective results for your client and to ensure your future success. APPROVED FOR 14 HOURS CE ----------------------------------------------- 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

Learn how to create Electronic Signatures using AUTHENTISIGN in your Instanet account and simplify the forms process for your clients. It's simple to set up and send the signature requests via email. LIBOR REALTORS® have unlimited electronic signings as part of their member benefits. Approved for 3.75 Hours CE

This course offers agents and brokers a meticulous exploration of the intricate stages involved in residential real estate transactions. It will help realtors identify and resolve issues from the listing and/or showing stage to avoid causing delays or problems at closing. It allows for real estate brokers and agents to provide a smooth handoff of the file to the attorney so that the customer journey can be the best one possible. Additionally, the class provides detailed solutions and timeframes to allow brokers and agents to better understand the timelines and milestones involved with a real estate transaction from contract to closing. Participants will gain the expertise necessary to skillfully represent their clients throughout their entire real estate transaction. Approved for 4 NYS CE Hours --------------------------------------------------- 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 3-hour session is designed to fulfill the NYS DOS required 2.5 hours Business Ethics and the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics training requirement. Special emphasis is placed on the Pathways to Professionalism as well as the most recent changes to the COE, the commonly misunderstood Standards of Practice, and some of the Standards of Practice that agents don’t seem to know about at all. Approved for 3 Hours NYS CE (includes DOS Mandatory Topic - 2.5 Hours Ethical Business Practices and also satisfies the NAR Code of Ethics 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.

This course will introduce you to our new MLS system called Matrix.

You will learn how to navigate the system and setup your profile. In this beginner course you will be introduced to the Matrix dashboard and customize the market watch and Hotsheets for updates in your area. Search and share listings for emailing, texting or printing reports. How to add and manage contacts to setup an auto email.

You will also learn how to use the Action Bar for all your searching needs, including a quick CMA. We will cover the basics of Realist Tax- how to find and read a tax record.

APPROVED FOR 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.

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.

Matrix Level 2 will cover creating a MLS Listing, updating, and adding photos & documents to the listing, also the value of reverse prospecting. We will explore and learn a variety of easy ways to create a CMA in Matrix and discover the preset statistics and market reports that can be included in your listing presentation. The class will also cover advanced searches, customizing search views and you will be introduced to the speed bar for quick and easy searches. You will be introduced to the wealth of information available in Realist Tax. This is an excellent class to take after you are familiar with Matrix! 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.

The safety of real estate licensees and clients are one of the most important topics in our industry. Keep yourself, office and clients/customers safe with situation awareness tools. Identify body language and potential threats, recognize signs of a meth lab or previous meth lab activity. Safety tools for working with clients; cyber security tools and how to deal with the latest scams.

APPROVED FOR 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