2016 COURSE CATALOG EASTERN
BERGEN COUNTY
BOARD OF REALTORS®INC.
THE GATEWAY TO REAL ESTATE IN BERGEN COUNTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Continued Education . . . . . . . . . . .2 EBCBOR Members $30 Non-Members $40.00
Tech Talks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 EBCBOR Members FREE Non-Members $20.00
Lunch and Learns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 EBCBOR Members FREE Non-Members $20.00
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All Classes Held at: EBCBOR 411 Routes 17 South 5th Fl. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 These courses meet the NJ Real Estate Commission requirement for Continuing Education. Each Licensee must take a total of 12 credits every 2 years. The mandatory requirements are 4 Core credits and 2 Ethic credits. The remaining 6 credits can be electives or core. »
The next deadline date is April 30, 2017. To check your CE credits visit: https://njrece.psiexams.com/account/login
OCTOBER 6, 2016
» The One Test You Don’t Want to Fail: Fair Housing 3 Core NJ/NY Credits
Instructor Roseann Farrow Description Whether unintentional or subtle,
discrimination is against the law. People have a right to live wherever they can afford to live, and REALTORS have an obligation to protect that right. Join us for a few hours to examine and modify your attitudes and behavior to treat all clients and customers equally. Be assured you will pass a tester’s investigation with flying colors!
Lunch provided by Movement Mortgage
» The ABC’s of SOP’s 3 Ethics NJ/NY Credits 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Instructor Roseann Farrow Description Ethical practices are a vital part of
conducting real estate transactions. For that reason, real estate licensing was instituted to assure a certain standard of ethical conduct in the industry. Further, a requisite for membership in the National Association of REALTORS is the commitment to adhere to NAR’s Code of Ethics and ongoing ethics training is now mandatory for new and existing members. This course will provide the foundation for ethical conduct, introducing the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, the enforcement of professional standards and the resolution process.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
9:30am – 12:30pm
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OCTOBER 14, 2016 » Pricing Listing to Move Inventory 3 Electives Credits
CONTINUING EDUCATION
9:30am – 12:30pm
Instructor Joe Meyer Description This course demonstrates how to accurately establish the fair market value of real property through the gathering and interpretation of data. You’ll also learn how to communicate that value to sellers in order to help them price correctly for their situation and meet their goals.
Lunch provided by Roof 4 Roof
» Converting Open Houses into Closed Transactions 3 Elective Credits 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Instructor Joe Meyer Description With the gain in popularity of public open
houses in recent years, it is imperative that agents not only engage in this vital activity, but learn how to conduct them properly. Offering the open house opportunity better serves seller clients, offers another viewing option for the buying public, and should provide a safe environment for buyers and sellers.
EDUCADE OCTOBER 18, 2016
» Risk Management 3 Elective Credits 10:00am – 1:00pm
cause liability and enable the licensee to avoid making errors or representations that can lead to litigation. Fee: EBCBOR MEMBERS ONLY. MUST PRE-REGISTER. Walk-in’s WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Location: Bergen Community College/ Moses Center, 400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
» Real Estate Advertising Compliance 3 Core Credits 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Instructor Eileen Cahill Description The course provides a thorough review
of real estate advertising regulations intended to give a sales agent an understanding of the New Jersey Real Estate Statute rules, the NAR Code of Ethics advertising standards of practice, and the HUD Fair Housing advertising guidelines. In addition to the legal review, examples will be presented and discussed so that the agent will have insight into what constitutes good advertising practice. Fee: EBCBOR MEMBERS ONLY. MUST PRE-REGISTER. Walk-in’s WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Location: Bergen Community College/ Moses Center, 400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Instructor Eileen Cahill Description This course highlights issues that can
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OCTOBER 26, 2016 » Lead Paint Need to Know for Real Estate Agents
CONTINUING EDUCATION
3 Core Credits 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Instructor Greg Krueger Description Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to have a general understanding of the history, health effects, causation, professional services and renovation of lead paint. This knowledge will allow them to successfully assist their clients in the process of purchasing and selling a home or property. Having a better understanding of what lead is and how it should be addressed is certainly a benefit to the Real Estate community because lead is prominent in pre-1978 homes which is a huge part of this country’s housing stock. This course will highlight not only how to identify lead hazards but how to target the cause of deterioration and then renovate properly to ensure the safety of those who live there.
» All You Can Learn About Mold in a Single Day 3 Core Credits 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Instructor Greg Krueger Description This basic knowledge of Mold will allow
the Real Estate community to be well versed in the subject in order to better assist their clients during the buy and sell process.
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
» Go Forth & Sin No More: The Code of Ethics 3 Ethics Credits
Evening Class Only
Instructor Rhoda Moss Latimer Description This course is written for BOTH Quadrennial
and Continuing Education COE Training, which are mandates that promote adherence to Ethical Behavior in the Real Estate Industry.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
5:00pm – 8:00pm
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NOVEMBER 21, 2016 » License Laws and Rules 3 Core Credits
CONTINUING EDUCATION
9:30am – 12:30pm
Instructor Elliot Caplan Description The laws and the rules and regulations of
the Real Estate Commission take over 100 pages of small type to print. As an agent you are expected to know all of that material and to abide by it. This course covers advertising, agency, and office management in addition to a host of other requirements.
Lunch provided by Movement Mortgage
» Understanding Procuring Cause 3 Ethics Credits 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Instructor Elliot Caplan Description Who showed to property first? Who wrote the contract? These two questions are often confused with procuring cause. This three credit course will help you better understand procuring cause and the process by which you can claim your rights.
OCTOBER 18, 2016
» Zip Form Double Session 11:00am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Instructor John Shehata, Director of Technology at NJR Description Unlimited E-Sign - Now, all members will get unlimited e-sign capability, fully included and free of charge. It’s time to accelerate your business and get started using e-Sign today! HTML5 Interface - HTML5 forms require no plugins or software, which means you can be up and running in no time with any modern browser.
Lunch provided by Movement Mortgage
OCTOBER 20, 2016 » Become a Social Media Expert: Maximize your time and effort
Instructor Matthew VanFossen, Absolute Home Mortgage Description In this session you will learn the best
TECH TALKS
11:30am – 1:00pm
systems for posting to multiple social media accounts using social media management tools. • Social Media Management Systems • Automate Posts and Manager your schedule • Mondays are the worst! Browsing through the internet to send your followers information
Lunch provided by Absolute Home Mortgage
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NOVEMBER 15, 2016 » RPR: Impress Clients and
Close More Deals AM or PM Session 10am – 11:30am or 12:30pm-2:00pm
Instructor Donna Spinnetta Description REALTORS® everywhere are answering
TECH TALKS
questions about a property, a school, what sold recently and the overall status of a neighborhood and market trends with just a few clicks. If you’re looking for new ways to deliver excellent customer service to both buyers and sellers, this class is for you! You’ll leave know how to help sellers understand online value estimates and how RPR provides concrete data to help sellers comprehend market realities. You’ll also learn how to use RPR’s state-of-the-art mapping tools to pin-point searches, locate neighborhood and school info, analyze heat map data and much more for your buyers. Register today and learn how to use RPR as your solution to ensure satisfied clients.
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
» Course Overview: Use what you learn- Are you an expert yet? 11:30am – 1:00pm
Instructor Matthew VanFossen, Absolute Home Mortgage Description In this session we will close out the entire
years’ worth of SM education. Submit your questions before hand and learn the tips and tricks of other students. Show of your content in our open forum! • Best Practices Q & A: • Be the presenter! Showcase your Social Media • Open Forum Networking
Lunch provided by Absolute Home Mortgage
OCTOBER 7, 2016
» Guide to the Housing, Financial & Mortgage Markets 11:30am – 1:00pm
Instructor Daniel Greco, AnnieMac Home Mortgage Description In this seminar you will learn the following:
Lunch provided by AnnieMac Home Mortgage
NOVEMBER 3, 2016 VA Realtors Bootcamp 11:30am – 1:00pm
Instructor Domenick Moncada, Envoy Mortgage Description This course teaches you the client details
on the VA loan Program. Learn the statistics on veterans, their active duties and how to get qualified for a VA loan. As a result on taking Envoy Mortgage realtors boot camp you will have a much greater understanding of all the components of being eligible for a VA loan.
Lunch provided by Envoy Mortgage
LUNCH AND LEARNS
• How much housing supply is there today, and what’s the outlook? • How much housing demand is there today, and what should we expect moving forward? • How affordable are houses today, and what the outlook? • What’s happening right now with interest rates and the mortgage market, and what we should we expect? • How to Use this Information to Grow Your Business
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411 Routes 17 South • 5th Fl. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 course catalog last updated on September 27, 2016