RAIRC

Virtual Course - Expanding Housing Opportunities
2021-09-10 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | REALTORS Association of Indian River County, 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 33037, United States
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register for the course via Zoom after you register. You have chosen to participate in a movement that is reshaping homeownership in America. The ability to purchase affordable housing is a critical stumbling block for families who want to share in the American Dream.
Homeownership represents the single most critical step in wealth creation. For individuals and their families, it all starts with the ability to purchase an affordable home. And that?s where you come in.
Objectives: After taking this class students will be able to:
? Identify your role in affordable housing
? Describe affordable housing and housing opportunities
? Explain how demographic changes impact affordable housing and housing opportunities
? List special considerations for first-time homebuyers
? Identify the benefits of working with housing counselors
? Explain where to locate down payment and closing cost assistance
? Describe qualifying guidelines for convention and government loans
? Explain how housing opportunities can be increased in your community
? Identify opportunities for local advocacy
? Locate resources online and in your local community to educate yourself and your client on affordable housing
4 hours CE credit.

Virtual Course - Expanding Housing Opportunities
2021-09-10 09:00

If You Can't List You Can't Last
2021-09-09 13:00
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€! 3 hours CE credit.

REALTOR® Safety - Smart Business
2021-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | REALTORS Association of Indian River County, 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 33037, United States
Safety should be at the top of the list of things every a REALTOR® should be concerned about. We meet complete strangers that in any other venue we would be suspicious of, but in the context of being a customer, we trust them fully. Unfortunately, this has caused our profession to be targeted by people with less-thanwholesome intentions. They know we’re alone? they know we don’t want to “offend” a possible paycheck? and they know many of us are untrained in how to protect ourselves. Take this course and learn tips on how to put SAFETY FIRST! 2 hours CE credit.

Virtual Course - Be The Change - Fair Housing and You
2021-09-08 10:00 - 12:00 | REALTORS Association of Indian River County, 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 33037, United States
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register for thecourse via Zoom after you register. Newsday published the results of a three-year investigation into alleged discrimination by real estate agents in the communities on Long Island, NY. Newsday is an American daily newspaper that primarily serves Nassau and Suffolk counties and the New York City borough of Queens on Long Island.
The purpose of this class is to provide real estate professionals working in today?s diverse real estate environment with the knowledge and information they need to understand the importance of fair housing laws and insure they are responsibly practicing real estate in a nondiscriminatory fashion.
Objectives: After taking this class students will be able to:
? Define and Understand the topic of Fair Housing
? Describe Fair Housing Laws
? Explain the Seven Protected Classes
? Recognize activities prohibited under Fair Housing Laws
? Identify Exemptions to Fair Housing Laws
? Understand how Fair Housing Laws affect Advertising
2 hours CE credit.

Virtual Course - Be The Change - Fair Housing and You
2021-09-08 10:00

Virtual Course - Code of Ethics
2021-09-02 09:00 - 12:00 | REALTORS Association of Indian River County, 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 33037, United States
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register for thecourse via Zoom after you register. In recognition and appreciation of theirobligations to clients, customers, the public, and each other, REALTORS® continuously strive to become and remain informed on issues affecting realestate and, as knowledgeable professionals, they willingly share the fruitof their experience and study with others. They identify and take steps,through enforcement of this Code of Ethics and by assisting appropriateregulatory bodies, to eliminate practices which may damage the public orwhich might discredit or bring dishonor to the real estate profession.REALTORS® having direct personal knowledge of conduct that may violate theCode of Ethics involving misappropriation of client or customer funds orproperty, willful discrimination, or fraud resulting in substantial economicharm, bring such matters to the attention of the appropriate Board orAssociation of REALTORS®. This class satisfies the 3 hours required inethics every 2 years with NAR and DBPR.

Virtual Course - Code of Ethics
2021-09-02 09:00
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register for thecourse via Zoom after you register. In recognition and appreciation of theirobligations to clients, customers, the public, and each other, REALTORSÂ® continuously strive to become and remain informed on issues affecting realestate and, as knowledgeable professionals, they willingly share the fruitof their experience and study with others. They identify and take steps,through enforcement of this Code of Ethics and by assisting appropriateregulatory bodies, to eliminate practices which may damage the public orwhich might discredit or bring dishonor to the real estate profession.REALTORSÂ® having direct personal knowledge of conduct that may violate theCode of Ethics involving misappropriation of client or customer funds orproperty, willful discrimination, or fraud resulting in substantial economicharm, bring such matters to the attention of the appropriate Board orAssociation of REALTORSÂ®. This class satisfies the 3 hours required inethics every 2 years with NAR and DBPR.

Code of Ethics
2021-08-31 13:00
This class satisfies the 3 hours required in ethics every 2 years with NAR. Discussion will focus on NAR’s 2021 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. 3 hours CE credit.

Core Law
2021-08-31 09:00
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. 3 hours CE credit.

IRC Property Appraiser New Website Tutorial with Wesley Davis
2021-08-26 14:00
This session will be a tutorial for the new and updated IRC Property Appraiser’s website instructed by Wesley Davis. The tutorial will be held at the Association in the Education Center. Registration is required. This will be limited to the first 50 REALTOR members.

Virtual Course - Core Law - Avoiding the Danger Zone
2021-08-20 09:00 - 12:00 | REALTORS Association of Indian River County, 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 33037, United States
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register for thecourse via Zoom after you register. Understanding real estate law is part of every real estate licensee?s business. The more a licensee knows, the better he or she can work with customers and safeguard them from legal complications. Buying and selling property requires a lot of legal paperwork. Today, more than ever, it?s important to know the laws governing the practice of real estate. This material will provide a “red flag notice” of when participants are potentially going into a danger zone-the unlicensed practice of law. 3 hours CE credit.

Congressman Bill Posey Forum
2021-08-19 10:00
A forum with Congressman Bill Posey is scheduled for Thursday, August 19th 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 optional. No food or beverage service will be offered.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:59 PM (Midnight)
Pre-registration is required. No registrations will be taken at the door. No guests.

Pricing In A Competitive Market
2021-08-03 13:00 - 17:00 | REALTORS Association of Indian River County, 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 33037, United States
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.

Virtual Course - Clarifying Service Animals
2021-08-03 09:00
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register for thecourse via Zoom after you register.
Have you ever been in the situation where tenants are looking to rent a house with a no pet policy, or you have a buyer looking to purchase a condo in an association with a no pet policy, or maybe you had a short-term tenant bring their animal on vacation where no pets are allowed? If you haven?t chances are you will!
Take this course and learn how to handle situations like this or similar, appropriately and keep yourself out of trouble. Objectives: After taking this class students will be able to:
? Identify what classifies a service dog under the American with Disabilities Act.
? Explain when Emotional Support Animals are and are not protected by various laws.
? Understand how Officer K-9?s are classified and how to treat them in a rental situation.
? Understand the requirements for training a service dog.
? Identify the questions allowed to ask someone who has a service dog to verify the allowance of the dog.
? Understand when a service dog may be excluded from ADA.
? Explain how service dogs are classified under the Fair Housing Act.
? Explain how an Emotional Support Animal would be allowed under the Fair Housing Act.
? Know the questions allowed to be asked under the Fair Housing Act and Section 504.
? Understand what Florida Statutes says regarding service animals.
3 hours CE credit.

Clarifying Service Animals
2021-08-03 09:00
Have you ever been in the situation where tenants are looking to rent a house with a no pet policy, or you have a buyer looking to purchase a condo in an association with a no pet policy, or maybe you had a short-term tenant bring their animal on vacation where no pets are allowed? If you haven?t chances are you will!
Take this course and learn how to handle situations like this or similar, appropriately and keep yourself out of trouble. Objectives: After taking this class students will be able to:
? Identify what classifies a service dog under the American with Disabilities Act.
? Explain when Emotional Support Animals are and are not protected by various laws.
? Understand how Officer K-9?s are classified and how to treat them in a rental situation.
? Understand the requirements for training a service dog.
? Identify the questions allowed to ask someone who has a service dog to verify the allowance of the dog.
? Understand when a service dog may be excluded from ADA.
? Explain how service dogs are classified under the Fair Housing Act.
? Explain how an Emotional Support Animal would be allowed under the Fair Housing Act.
? Know the questions allowed to be asked under the Fair Housing Act and Section 504.
? Understand what Florida Statutes says regarding service animals.
3 hours CE credit.

MLS Training - Advanced/CMA
2021-08-02 13:30
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.

MLS Training - Realist Tax
2021-08-02 10:00
Realist Tax – A customized public record / tax solution that is integrated with our web-based MLS

Optimizing Your Workflow with Form Simplicity
2021-07-22 13:00 - 15:00 | REALTORS Association of Indian River County, 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 33037, United States
You’ve heard the saying, “from soup to nuts,” well, this course is the real estate equivalent of that saying. From the moment, you go on a listing appointment to the writing of a sales contract for a customer, the entire transaction can be handled with Form Simplicity . .Objectives: Sign in to the blank forms library, create a transaction, use auto fill tools for any static fields, import data, insert forms, share data with customers and use the digital signature feature to seal the deal. 2 hours CE credit.

Foundations of Form Simplicity
2021-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | REALTORS Association of Indian River County, 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 33037, United States
Form Simplicity is a paperless real estate forms management program designed to help you manage your transactions. Form Simplicity gives you the tools necessary to have your office ?in the cloud.? The Form Simplicity products are available on all mobile devices, are accessible anytime, anywhere.
Objectives: After taking this class students will be able to:
? Identify the computer equipment necessary to run the Form Simplicity program
? Learn time saving configurations within the Form Simplicity program
? Keep your personal profile updated
? Set up email notification
? Create an email signature
? Import contacts
2 hours CE credit.

Foundations of Form Simplicity
2021-07-22 10:00

REALTORSÂ® Technology Toolbox
2021-07-20 13:00
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

MLS Training - Stats/Listing Input/ePropertyWatch
2021-07-12 13:30 | 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 32967, United States
Advanced Stats – Set of integrated and automatic statistical reports andReport/Display Builder. (Staff Feature).
Listing Input / Edit – Simple listing input, adding, and modifying listings,statistical reports, using tax integration, and using image submitter (Adminaccess).
ePropertyWatch – A program that keeps you in touch with your clients. Homevaluation forecast, mortgage information, nearby trends and forecastanalytics. (Training link in Matrix ?News and Alerts?)

MLS Training - Stats/Listing Input/ePropertyWatch
2021-07-12 13:30
Advanced Stats – Set of integrated and automatic statistical reports andReport/Display Builder. (Staff Feature)
Listing Input / Edit – Simple listing input, adding, and modifying listings,statistical reports, using tax integration, and using image submitter (Adminaccess)
ePropertyWatch – A program that keeps you in touch with your clients. Homevaluation forecast, mortgage information, nearby trends and forecastanalytics. (Training link in Matrix ?News and Alerts?)

MLS Training - Basic
2021-07-12 10:00
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.

Virtual Course - Preparing & Navigating the Listing Contract
2021-06-24 09:00 - 13:00 | REALTORS Association of Indian River County, 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 33037, United States
Listing Contracts are an important part of the real estate business. They communicate who is responsible to do what, give a time period for those items to be performed, and guarantee the listing broker to be paid for these services. Having all the ?T?s crossed and the ?I?s dotted can mean the difference of getting paid, and not getting paid. In this pro-gram you?ll become familiar with various types of listing contracts, the difference between them, and some options to guarantee compensa-tion while making your way to the closing table. 4 hours CE credit.

Virtual Course - Preparing & Navigating the Listing Contract
2021-06-24 09:00

Virtual Course - Business Planning for the Market Rebound
2021-06-22 09:00 - 12:00 | REALTORS Association of Indian River County, 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 33037, United States
In this program we review: causes for Real Estate Market hyperactivi-ty, the concept of supply and demand in the real estate market and the impact it had on the current crisis, the concept of being ?upside down? on a real estate property, and four elements to include in a solid real estate business plan. He will also explain the concept on sustainable income through real estate purchases and the financial considerations to be included in a real estate business plan. 3 hours CE credit.

Virtual Course - Business Planning for the Market Rebound
2021-06-22 09:00

Become A Social Media Superstar
2021-06-08 13:00
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.
