RAIRC

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 - Basic
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 - Listing Input
2020-09-14 13:30, 2020-12-14 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.

MLS Training - Stats/Agt Webpg
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……

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.

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

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.

Virtual Course - Code of Ethics
2020-11-24 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. In recognition and appreciation of their obligations to clients, customers, the public, and each other, REALTORSÂ® continuously strive to become and remain informed on issues affecting real estate and, as knowledgeable professionals, they willingly share the fruit of their experience and study with others. They identify and take steps, through enforcement of this Code of Ethics and by assisting appropriate regulatory bodies, to eliminate practices which may damage the public or which might discredit or bring dishonor to the real estate profession. REALTORSÂ® having direct personal knowledge of conduct that may violate the Code of Ethics involving misappropriation of client or customer funds or property, willful discrimination, or fraud resulting in substantial economic harm, bring such matters to the attention of the appropriate Board or Association of REALTORSÂ®. This class satisfies the 3 hours required in ethics every 2 years with NAR and DBPR.

Holiday Open House Dec 2020
2020-12-07 16:00 (America/New_York)
RAIRC is hosting the Annual Holiday Party at Strike Zone, located at 730 S Fleming St, Sebastian, FL 32958. Dinner, beer, wine & well drinksÂ will be served along with unlimited bowling, pool tables, darts and laser tag! Please plan to bring a NEW unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, 5- 18 yrs of age. Toys may also be dropped off at the Association through December 7th, during normal business hours. Gifts will be given to children in the Toys for Tots program. The Holiday Party is an appreciation party open to REALTORÂ® and Affiliate Members ONLY. Strike Zone will be open to our members only during the event. No guests are permitted.
Pre-Registration is required in order to attend.
Reservation Deadline: Monday, November 30th by 5 PM.
*No admissions will be accepted after the deadline or at the door*

Virtual Course - If You Can't List You Can't Last
2020-12-09 09:00 (America/New_York)
No matter how much you prepare, practice and rehearse, one thing is certain; when you first try something new, you may experience failures. You have to tell yourself, â€œI am going to make it, no matter what it takes. I will become a â€œListing Specialistâ€! This course provides practical listing techniques to list more and list more easily. By following the suggestions in this course, you will accelerate yourself to a â€œListing Specialistâ€!
Objectives:
After taking this class students will be able to:
Become a knowledgeable â€œListing Specialistâ€ in order to do more for the customer.
Provide the information a seller needs to make a responsible decision.
3 hours CE credit.

Professional Success Transaction By Transaction
2020-12-10 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
We’ve all seen it, MLS listings with no pictures, no room sizes, and no comments. You have to wonder, is this licensee just listing the property or trying to sell it? Licensees showing properties can be just as guilty; not leaving a business card, not following up the listing agent on how the showing an appointment! For far too long, licensees have been compared to bottom feeders.
Let’s move up the food chain by using professional behavior in every transaction and with everyone we come in contact with during a transaction. This course will teach you about business etiquette, common courtesies, proper attire, the Golden Rule and so much more. Take a step up with Professional Success Transaction by Transaction.
3 hours CE credit.

MLS Training - Stats/Agt Webpg
2020-12-14 10:00 (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.

Virtual Course - Introduction to Social Media
2020-12-17 09:00 (America/New_York)
â€œShould I Tweet? Tube? Now I have to Pin, too?! HELP! Frustrated with the constantly changing world of social media? This course will expose the risks and benefits of social media in your real estate business. It will show you how to maximize marketing efforts for your customers while limiting your exposure.
You will learn the â€œ30 minute daily solutionâ€ for busy entrepreneurs….10 minutes of looking at what people are talking about and 20 minutes of getting into the conversation…solutions that will get you and your properties noticed!
Objectives:
After taking this class students will be able to:
Define Social Media and why it is important for REALTORSÂ®â€¢
Provide tips for getting started
Define the steps to a successful marketing strategy: Listen to your market; stake your claim; build your audience; guide the conversation
What NOT to do on social media
3 hours CE credit.

The Ins and Outs of Successful Contracts
2021-01-07 09:00 (America/New_York)
Contracts can be exciting! Learn the real ins and outs from one of the top Brokers in Florida. Complete a contract right at outset, and assure yourself of profitable closings for all concerned. Armslength, short sale REO, your Instructor does them successfully every day. You will as well! 3 hours CE credit.
