Virtual Course - A Real Estate Agent's Guide to Technology
2020-06-17 09:00 (America/New_York)
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register for the course via Zoom after you register. It’s hard to come up with a technology course that works for novices and expert users but this course does it. Let’s take on technology in language anyone can understand. Novices and geeks love this course. It’s insightful, fun, fast-moving and glitzy. Explore the Internet, websites, computer, software and more. Learn about free resources you already own that you’re paying for and not using! Save money and learn how to shop. VOIPs, virtual tours, web page optimizing, maintenance and other techniques are demonstrated. 3 hours CE credit.

General Membership Meeting
2020-06-18 12:15 (America/New_York)
Lunch is provided by Catering Revolution and will be served at 12:15 PM
The meeting is Called to Order at 12:30 PM
Program: Announce 2021 Candidates for RAIRC Board of Directors
Sponsor: Greg Hansen – HomeAlert Inspection Service

RPR: AVM's, RVM's & Showing Consumers the Difference
2020-06-23 13:00 (America/New_York)
The users of the RPR? model are commercial enterprises and real estate brokers, but the ultimate beneficiary of its output is the consumer. The RPR valuation model uses a blended approach to calculate value; it uses property characteristics, sales history of comparable properties and real-time MLS pricing information. The model allows REALTORSÂ® to fine-tune values of specific properties based on their first hand knowledge of property conditions. The RPR? model not only blends other model types, it improves accuracy by adjusting the weighting of its component models and variables.
Objectives: To educate real estate professionals on the real estate market research and valuation tools that consumers can access online. To provide the pros and cons of automated valuation models (AVM) and how they obtain and calculate data. Explain how RPR? tools help real estate buyers and sellers make informed decisions. Instruct REALTORSÂ® on how they can combine their specific expertise with RPR? enhanced MLS data, tools and reports to benefit clients and customers before, during and after the real estate transaction.
3 hours CE credit.

MLS Training - Basic
2020-07-06 10:00, 2020-09-14 10:00, 2020-11-09 13:30 (America/New_York)
Basic MLS Training includes using MLS Resource links, adding search fields, hotsheets, field related controls, viewing, sorting, and filtering a list, and tack related controls.

MLS Training - Stats/Agt Webpg
2020-07-06 13:30, 2020-10-05 13:30 (America/New_York)
Advanced Stats – Set of integrated and automatic statistical reports and Report/Display Builder. (Staff Feature).Agent Web Page – Web presence by adding listings, text, images/videos, to their own personally branded Web Page……

REALTORSÂ® Technology Toolbox
2020-07-14 13:00 (America/New_York)
Are you thinking about buying technology devices, software or apps to improve your real estate business but don’t know where to start?
By attending this course you will get advice from an expert on how to pick the right Mobile Devices, Apps & Internet Service Provider, Office/Contact/Lead Management Software, Digital Cameras, Office Phone Solutions, Anti-Virus and much more that will allow you to run your business in the most cost & time efficient manner.
Direct Learning Objectives
Understand the different options for mobile devices so that you can determine the right one for your personal needs.
Identify the right apps, software and tools that can help address your needs &/or enhance your customer service
Identify the right tools that will allow you to run your business in the most cost & time efficient manner.
Outline
Understand today’s consumer & how they use technology
How Buy the Right Computer, Smart Phone & Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Managing the lead notification, follow up & on-going communication processOnline marketing crash course
Contact Management, E-Mail Marketing & CRM Systems
How better use imagery & video
Get rid of the phone company & fax machine ? VOIP Phone & E-Faxing Systems
Leveraging Cloud & Software as Service Solutions
Picking the Right Anti-Virus
Online Risk Management & Computer Safety
And much more
4 hours CE credit

Board of Directors and Officers Candidate Forum - Limited to REALTOR Members
2020-07-23 10:00 (America/New_York)
An RAIRC Board of Directors and OfficersÂ Candidate Forum is scheduled forÂ Thursday, July 23, 2020Â fromÂ 10:00Â – 11:00 AM. The suggested arrival time is 9:30 AM. AttendanceÂ will be limited to the first 50 REALTORÂ® members due to CDC guidelines.
Pre-registration is required.Â The deadline to register will be on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 12 Noon.Â Face coverings will be required. No food or beverage service will be offered.
The election schedule will be as follows:
The polls will open following the Candidate Forum and will remain open until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.Â The election results will be announced onÂ Thursday,Â August 20, 2020.

MLS Training - Realist Tax
2020-08-03 10:00, 2020-11-09 10:00 (America/New_York)
Realist Tax – A customized public record / tax solution that is integrated with our web-based MLS

MLS Training - Advanced/CMA
2020-08-03 13:30, 2020-10-05 10:00 (America/New_York)
Advanced / CMA – Searching, hotsheets, speed bar, listing carts, client portal, settings, reverse prospecting, Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) management, emailing clients, using the concierge, and auto notifications settings.

Become A Social Media Superstar
2020-08-04 13:00 (America/New_York)
How would you like to generate business from social media in under 15 minutes a day?
Whether you are new or well versed to the world of social media & looking for a way to take it to the next level, this course teaches you why social media has become a force in business, how you can find & connect with potential clients online, plus a behind the scenes tour of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Active Rain, YouTube, Pinterest & More.
Direct Learning Objectives
– Understand the growth & importance of Social Media on society, the business world & the real estate industry
– Learn the benefits, strengths & weaknesses of each major Social Media site so that they can identify which one(s) are right for their business & the kind of client they are trying to reach
– Identify the right tools & develop a time management plan that can be easily implemented
– The Growth & Importance of Social Media
Outline
– How to Get Your Social Media Strategy & Getting Started
– Overviews of All Major Social Media Networks (Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, ActiveRain, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest & Blogging) & How to Leverage them for Real Estate
– Social Media Time Management & Aggregating Tools
– Integrate Your Social Media Into Everything Else
– Take Home Action Plan
– And much, much more
4 hours CE credit.

Become A Social Media Superstar
2020-08-04 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 32967, United States

Congressman Bill Posey Forum
2020-08-20 10:00 (America/New_York)
A forum with Congressman Bill Posey is scheduled for Thursday, August 20th from10:00-11:00 AM. The suggested arrival time is 9:45 AM.
Attendance is limited to the first 50 REALTORÂ® and Affiliate members.
Face coverings are required. No food or beverage service will be offered.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 19th12:00 Noon
Pre-registration is required. No registrations will be taken at the door. No guests.

How to Market Like a Rockstar on a Roadies Budget
2020-09-03 13:00 (America/New_York)
Today’s consumer have access to more information & tools & are more mobile than ever before which has changed them in many ways. Â One of the biggest changes is how consumers are affected by marketing and make their business decisions as they are inundated with marketing messages. Â So for a REALTOR to succeed the need to adapt and change their marketing techniques & by making promotions more targeted, personal & visual and leveraging newer platforms including video & social media.
This session will explore how consumers are changing and what marketing techniques & tools you can implement for little or no cost and that require little technical skill or knowledge.
4 hours CE credit.

Virtual Course - Risk Management
2020-09-10 09:00 (America/New_York)
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register prior to the course via Zoom after you register.
Like all other business transactions, real estate has the potential to be risky business. All RealtorsÂ® want to manage risk as adequately as possible, and this course will speak to and help agents avoid the most common risks associated with the ownership of a Brokerage firm and the practice of real estate sale.
It will explore the risks associated with short sales, the importance of having a Policy Manual at a Brokerage Firm, and proactively training staff in accordance with law and best practices. Available in both a three and a four hour format, RealtorsÂ® attending this class will be better able to understand risks as they pertain to an individual?s day to day activities, and how to best prepare to handle them before they get out of control.
Objectives: In addition to the skills listed above, students at the completion of this course will be able to do the following: List the content of a good policy manual, identify those issues of greatest liability, create a table of contents for a policy manual, segregate areas of risk between a salesperson and a Brokerage firm given a specific scenario, instruct other workgroup participants on the appropriate steps to meet FS 475 requirements, define the Agency options available to Florida licensees, list the steps required and timeline requirements to file an escrow disbursement request with the Division of Real Estate, segregate between illegal kickbacks and legal rebates, and define the acronyms HUD, RESPA, ADA, FTC and FS 475.
3 hours CE credit

Virtual Course - Pricing in a Competitive Market
2020-09-11 09:00 (America/New_York)
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register prior to the course via Zoom after you register.
This course covers how an agent can learn to price properties in a competitive or changing market. The students are introduced to the concepts of appraisal versus a CMA, and the general descriptions of each, as well as the legal obligations that an agent has in Florida with respect to a CMA?when it can be done, what disclaimers apply, etc. With close to 60% of all agents, nationwide, having tenure of less than 5 years in the real estate business, many of them have not experienced what some call a ?down? market, and others call a ?normal? market.
Students will learn how to read supply and demand in a market, calculate absorption rate and critically evaluate what comparable data is still germane. The goal is to learn how to price property properly, to avoid carrying listings for a long time, and also to not disappoint property owners.
4 hours CE credit

MLS Training - Listing Input
2020-09-14 13:30 (America/New_York)
Listing Input / Edit – Simple listing input, adding, and modifying listings, statistical reports, using tax integration, and using image submitter (Admin access)

Virtual Course - Beyond the Velvet Rope, Working with the World's Affluent
2020-09-16 09:00 (America/New_York)
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register prior to the course via Zoom after you register.
Whether you are currently working with affluent clientele or seeking to break into this niche, this course was designed with you in mind. Learn proven strategies to identify, connect with, and exceed the expectations of some of the world?s most demanding, knowledgeable, and intimidating clients. Covered topics include buyer/ listing presentation best practices, how to build an all-star team that dazzles, and how to turn your clients into your greatest brand ambassadors. Walk away with action steps to implement within hours of learning and move yourself and your real estate career Beyond the Velvet Rope. 3 hours CE credit.

Virtual Course - Introduction to International Real Estate
2020-09-17 10:00 (America/New_York)
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register prior to the course via Zoom after you register.
Over the last 3 years, foreign buyers consistently purchased over $100 billion of residential property. How many of those sales were you a part of?
Take this class and learn if participating more fully in the global market is for you.
Objectives: At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
? Define an international customer ? Understand the impact they have on local real estate markets ? Illustrate how international buyers and sellers are already here in Florida ? List elements involved in an international real estate transaction ? Calculate the effect currency fluctuation has on an international real estate transaction ? Describe specific regulations that impact foreign buyers and sellers ? Understand resources available to REALTORSÂ® who choose to work in this market
2 hours CE credit.

Virtual Course - Real World Negotiating
2020-10-06 09:00 (America/New_York)
This course is designed for successful negotiating in today’s real estate market. You’ll learn several phrases and tips that you can use in every negotiating situation that you encounter. You’ll learn WHAT to say, When to say it, and how to over come objections in the program. You?ll learn to list first, and act second. Course earns 4 CE’s.

Closer to Closings
2020-10-08 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
Last minute closing issues plague real estate professionals, experienced and new, alike. The class is designed to give students a general overview of the closing process, with practical tips and guidance on how to avoid closing meltdowns and mistakes. Students will be equipped with the knowledge necessary to understand the closing process from beginning to end, including how to assist title companies in achieving smoother closings, and how to retain higher levels of customer satisfaction. 3 hours CE credit.

The Inspection Section
2020-10-08 14:00 - 17:00 UTC
This program takes a close look at the intricacies of the inspection section of the FR/Bar and As-Is contracts. Attorney Nishad Khan reviews the â€˜gray areasâ€™ where real estate professionals need to pay special attention. Youâ€™ll leave empowered with a deeper knowledge of â€˜Working Conditionâ€™ and â€˜Cosmetic Conditionsâ€™ and be better able to help your customers with a smooth home buying process. 3 hours CE credit.

Virtual Course - Core Law - Minimize the Legal Risk
2020-11-04 09:00 (America/New_York)
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register for the course via Zoom after you register. Laws governing real estate are complex and varied. This course provides an advanced look into real estate law beyond the basic sales associatesâ€™ course. This course is not designed to make participants legal experts, but rather to help them identify and understand legal issues that arise. The more a licensee knows, the better he or she can work with customers and safeguard them from legal complications. This understanding will also help licensees avoid serious complications and minimize risk for themselves and their brokers. Buying and selling property requires a lot of legal paperwork. Today, more than ever, itâ€™s important to know the laws governing the practice of real estate. Knowledgeable sales associates can minimize their legal risk by disclosing and documenting disclosures, by anticipating buyerâ€™s remorse, by anticipating areas of liability, and by not creating false expectations. 3 hours CE credit.

Virtual Course - A Guide to Managing Short Term Rentals
2020-11-17 09:00 (America/New_York)
Florida is a destination for many vacation travelers. With more than a million condominiums in Florida, plus the vast amount of destination locations, short term renting is popular.
Property management is a common niche for many real estate practitioners, however, short term renting is its own niche, itâ€™s important to understand the laws, regulations and day to day operations and requirements.
For the real estate licensee, following the guidelines means staying out of trouble.
Objectives: After taking this class students will be able to:
â€¢ Define what short-term renting is.
â€¢ Name the laws governing short term rentals.
â€¢ Have a deeper understanding of Chapter 509 Florida Statutes.
â€¢ Understand the obligations of sales tax for Florida.
â€¢ Understand the obligations of sales tax for local counties.
â€¢ Identify your company backbone in relation to set up.
â€¢ List websites to use to promote short term rental listings.
â€¢ Identify key elements recommended in management agreements.
â€¢ Describe day to day operations in business.
â€¢ List software options to assist in short term renting.
â€¢ Identify key elements recommended in rental agreements with tenants.
4 hours CE credit

Core Law
2020-11-19 09:00 (America/New_York)
Core law focuses on recent changes to state and federal real estate license law, highlighting both law and rules. The Florida Legislature passes and amends real estate law each year. Active or inactive brokers or salespersons must take a 14-hour continuing education course during each 2-year license period following the initial license renewal. This course meets the prescribed 3 hours of core law continuing education.

Code of Ethics
2020-11-19 13:00 (America/New_York)
This class satisfies the 3 hours required in ethics every 2 years with NAR. Discussion will focus on NAR’s 2018 edition of Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as well as defining due process, the functions of the Grievance and of the Professional Standards Committee, mediation, and arbitration. This course will also take you through hypothetical situations involving the code of ethics, arbitration, and a full study of procuring cause.
