Continuing Education, After You Receive Your License
Every year, agents in Minnesota must do 15 hours of Continuing Education. We break out our CE classes down to 3.75 hours per class. So if you took two classes in a day, that would be 7.5 hours, and if you took two days of classes with us, you’d have your CE hours completed. You can do them in pieces, or grouped together. Your license expires every couple of years, and the State wants to make sure that you’re actually taking classes related to consumer protection, such as fair housing. There are certain classes that are required, and then there are electives that you may choose from.
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CRUISE WITH C.E.
The 2024 Cruise is now taking reservations!!!!
For 2024, we’re returning to Royal Caribbean and headed to Jamaica and Grand Cayman! And once again, with our tradition of showcasing new and innovative ships, Learning Made Better 2024 will be sailing on the amazing ODYSSEY OF THE SEAS. This ship features fun everywhere you look with exciting and unique options such as the North Star, Ripcord by iFly, FlowRider Surf Simulator, bumper cars and don’t miss the VR games in the SeaPlex. Dine together at multiple excellent options and be entertained in the modern theater. Come enjoy the camaraderie of fellow realtors, visit some new tropical destinations [in the middle of winter] and experience all that is Learning Made Better 2024!
Travel dates are January 14-20, 2024.
LIVE IN-PERSON AND WEBINAR CLASSES
Calendar of Classes
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Date | Class | Hours | Location | Cost |
04/12/2023 | 3.75 | In-Person Roseville / Online | $37.50 | |
04/12/2023 | 3.75 | In-Person Roseville / Online | $37.50 | |
04/13/2023 | 3.75 | In-Person Roseville / Online | $37.50 | |
04/13/2023 | 3.75 | In-Person Roseville / Online | $37.50 | |
04/26/2023 | 3.75 | Online (ZOOM) | $37.50 | |
05/10/2023 | 3.75 | Online (ZOOM) | $37.50 | |
05/10/2023 | 3.75 | Online (ZOOM) | $37.50 | |
05/11/2023 | 3.75 | Online (ZOOM) | $37.50 | |
05/11/2023 | 3.75 | Online (ZOOM) | $37.50 |
Required Module: History of Diversity in Real Estate (3.75 hours)
(This module satisfies the 1-hour Fair Housing and the 1-hour broker module requirement)
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the history of real estate and the government practices that institutionalized racism in real estate, identify MN organizations that currently work towards eradicating racism in real estate, identify the real estte professional’s role in ensuring fair housing for all and examine individual bias that interferes in the effective and fair practice of real estate and create a diverse business and understand the benefits of diversity
Minnesota to Wisconsin License: (7.5-hours of MN CE)
By attending this 13-hour course, students will learn about listing contracts, offers to buy/sell real estate, buyer representation, consumer protections and housing guidelines. This course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services as meeting the requirements for obtaining a license in Wisconsin. Although this is a 13 hour course, Minnesota agents earn 7.5 hours for Minnesota Continuing Education credits due to the value to sales associates and the parallel content which is contained in more than half this course for Minnesota associates.
Compliance vs. Violation: (3.75 hours)
By attending this 3.75 hour course, real estate students will be exposed to the laws regulating license activity called Chapter 82. By reviewing these statutes, licensees will be more aware of their standards of performance expected by law. Consequences can be severe and carry stiff penalties like financial fines, gross misdemeanor charges and more. Agents will learn about the requirement for providing Agency Disclosures at substantive contact and the protections afforded to consumers so that all consumers are treated fairly. This course satisfies one hour of agency and one hour of fair housing.
Code of Ethics 2022: (3.75 hours)
This 3.75-hour class will expose the attendees to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics establishes the foundation on how REALTORS® are to operate as professionals in the Real Estate Industry. The 17 Articles of the Code of Ethics defines a higher standard of professionalism and behavior in three categories: Duties to Customers and Clients, Duties to the Public, and Duties to other REALTORS®. Members agree to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Standards of Practice for each of the 17 Articles and are subject to be sanctioned if found to be in violation of any article. This class fulfills the membership requirement to be in good standing with the following Associations:
St Paul Area -SPAAR, Mankato -RASM, Grand Rapids-ICBR, Rochester-SEMAR, Willmar- WCAR, Brainerd- GLAR, Bemidji- NWAR, GAAAR- Alexandria, RAOR-Hibbing, State MNAR.
Commercial 101:(3.75 hours)
This 3.75 hour class is a beginner’s course for your understanding of commercial real estate. The course covers the need-to-know information on a broad range of commercial topics. If you’re an experienced residential licensee, a few of the fundamentals of commercial real estate will be familiar to you—location, use and condition. In many other regards, commercial differs sharply from residential real estate. You’ll work with investors and business owners in commercial real estate, individuals whose focus is squarely on the bottom line of the profit/loss.
Deals gone bad: (3.75 hours)
By attending this 3.75-hour class, scenarios are presented with transactions that have gone bad. There are a multitude of complications that can cause distress to the clients and agents. Understanding how to handle these situations is crucial to make the transaction as stress-less as possible. With examples, student input and solutions presented, agents will be given tools to better handle inflamed tensions and bring people to a mutually acceptable compromise.
Top 10 Disclosure Concerns: (3.75 hours)
By attending this 3.75 class, students will be exposed to the choices a consumer has when selling their property regarding Disclosures. The class will review the Board of REALTORS forms to gain an understanding of how they work in order to better explain them to their consumers. Having a property with a waiver of disclosure can be of concern and could possibly not be an issue. How does an agent explain that? Sometimes, things go wrong after closing and sellers/buyers have disputes. The real estate licensee’s responsibilities have now become complex. Disputes are generally resolved face-to-face but in some instances, a third party must decide. Arbitration and litigation are explored as the methods of dispute resolution.
Negotiation 301: (3.75 hours)
In this 3.7- hour class, agents will be exposed to negotiating in a seller’s market. Markets shift and so should the agent’s response. When the market is flooded with competing buyers, the seller feels like they are in control. Many times, buyers feel helpless and think the offering price is their only negotiating tool. Well-trained associates can position their clients offers in a manner to get a win-win solution for all and not rely only on price.
Learning objectives:
Learn what is important to the parties in a purchase/sale.
Understand the client’s positions.
Create a win-win solution.
Scams, scoundrels and Stings: (3.75 hours)
In this popular 3.75 hour course, students will learn about online scams, wire fraud, identity theft and personal protection. Attacks are being made on consumers and agents regularly whether they are attacking us financially, physically or otherwise. This course helps associates identify ‘red flags’ to avoid being a victim.