The following classes are currently available from The Real Estate Learning Group. If you wish to host a class, either as a sponsor or for an in-house workshop, please contact us at info@trelg.com or 800-796-5308. Thank you!

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Back to Basics- Revisiting FHA
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

Why consider FHA for your clients? What are other opportunities for aiding traditional 1st time homebuyers? Join 30 year veteran lender Don Cohen for an experienced, detailed look at how FHA and certain other programs and resources will benefit your clients.



Bankruptcy, Foreclosure and Real Estate
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

Understanding the impact of foreclosure and bankruptcy on the transactions licensees are involved in is essential to meeting the needs of our clients and customers. Join Attorney Peter Hatem in this interactive lecture presentation designed to familiarize you with the basic foreclosure process in Maine, the basics of substantive bankruptcy law/process, and the basics of bankruptcy issues affecting real estate and its debtors.



Beyond The P&S Agreement
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees





Beyond the Purchase and Sale Agreement
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

Addenda, clause library and Multiple Offer Guidelines -- these tools are available to guide you as you prepare offers on behalf of your clients. If you ever find yourself confused about which REALTOR addendum to use or how to fill in the blanks, then this is the class for you! We will also explore the REALTOR clause library and discuss the importance of avoiding the unauthorized practice of law. Take this opportunity to refresh yourself on options available to your clients -- buyers and sellers -- when presented with a multiple offer situation. Note: The Maine Real Estate Commission has approved this class for continuing education credit; this does not imply its approval or endorsement of Zip Forms.



Broker Forum
2 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

Calling all Real Estate Brokers! Join us in this lively forum for a brush up on the responsibilities of a Designated Broker in their supervisory role as well his/her obligations to licensees, clients, customers and the public. Please be prepared to bring up and discuss real world experiences, topics, scenarios, challenges and/or questions you have that impact on the responsibilities of the DB under Maine license law and rule. This forum is geared to DB's and Real Estate Brokers but is open to all Maine licenses. 2 clock hours of MREC Approved CE



Business Planning for Client Satisfaction
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

As a licensee you need to plan how you will operate your business to meet the needs of your clients and customers and the legal responsibilities of your Designated Broker. In this class you will learn how to create and execute a workable marketing and consumer communication plan that will re-energize your business and fulfill your duties to your Designated Broker.



Career Night

This seminar is designed to help set realistic expectations of the New Hampshire and Maine real estate licensing procedures. What to expect for education and start up costs. An overview of traditional, independent, 100% franchises, and agent centric business model for agencies is discussed.



CE Class -Federal Fair Housing

3 hour Core in Missouri & 3 hour Elective in KS



CMA's and Appraisals: What's the Difference?
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

How is your approach to a CMA similar or different than the appraiser's approach to an appraisal? Bud Solari will share his 40 years of experience, insight and techniques as you learn to choose the best comps for your CMA, make adjustments to your comps, and explain the appraisal process to your clients. You will love Bud's humorous style; he is both well-informed and engaging!



Code of Ethics
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

Have you ever met someone that has had a problem with a real estate agent?? Adherence to a Code of Ethics would reduce these issues. Join us for a lively review of the Articles of the Code of Ethics with MAR Professional Standards Committee chair Geoff MacLean. Fulfills the REALTORS® Ethics Quadrennial requirement due by 12/31/2012.



Effectively Pricing a Property

Join Sue Meservier and learn how to effectively price a property



Goin' Mobile Seminar

This 2 hour NO CREDIT course will help you in getting organized using technology, be more efficient and effective in you business along with making More Money while you WOW your clients. In today real estate the public demands you understand and use the latest technology to communicate with your clients. Presented Chelsea Locke a top real estate professional and highly recognized instructor to help you choose the right tools apps for the Mobile Agent.



Home Inspections - A Visual Look
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

When your client asks you "What is included in a home inspection?" how do you respond? Join this class to walk through a virtual home inspection and learn how to set realistic expectations for both the buyer and the seller. Your instructor is a veteran of over 2500 home inspections. See photos of issues - both typical and bizarre! - uncovered during the inspections of single family homes.



Impact of Credit on Buying Process
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

Join mortgage veteran Liz Monaghan for an engaging, in-depth look at all aspects of credit reports, credit scores, preparation for financing, repairing credit, managing credit during the transaction and how the latest industry changes are affecting financing a real estate transaction.



Innovia Training
3 credit hours for New Hampshire Real Estate Licensees

Innovia Training with Dennis Power. Learn the power of the MLS system in New Hampshire.



Introduction to DotLoop

Learn the basics of using DotLoop to streamline your transactions.



Launch Your Real Estate Career

In the beginning it seems like there are so many huge decisions to make and you may feel like you don't know where to start. How do you decide which company to affiliate with, what business model is best for you, what types of positions are available and which suits your skill and personality profile, what kind of training is available, how long does it take to get started, what do I need to bring to the relationship and what will my future company bring to me, what will I be asked at the interview and what should I ask, and what can I do to get prepared?



Maine Associate Broker Course
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

This 60-hour course is designed for those who already have a Sales Agent license. The course covers Real Estate Principles and Practices and Legal Issues encountered in the real estate profession. To remain licensed after the expiration of the Sales Agent license, students must achieve a grade of 75% or above in this course and document 40 hours of experience in a variety of real estate tasks.



Maine Sales Agent Licensing Course

This self-study Sales Agent Course contains all the content required by the Maine Real Estate Commission to fulfill 55 hours of pre-license education. As a bonus, we have added comprehensive exam prep exercises for both national and Maine content to prepare you to take your qualifying exam. We will mail you a textbook; you will be assigned to read certain chapters throughout the course. As you work your way sequentially through the sections of this online course, you may choose to view, save and/or print the content.



Make Up Your Mind
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

This highly interactive course presents a variety of case studies that don?t necessarily have one ?right? answer! Brainstorm with your fellow real estate professionals and a practicing veteran instructor to decide how best to solve problems related to: offers and counteroffers, fiduciary duties, agency relationships, restrictive covenants, and more.



Marketing Mastery Workshop

This hands on clinic takes your step by step through setting up 14 months of marketing in one session. Bring your lap top and be prepared for a working class. At the end of the clinic you will have a complete 8x8 and 33 Touch marketing programs that you can use over and over again. Invigorate your direct marketing systems to your sphere of influence and past clients.



New Construction, Do You Really Know
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

Maybe you have shied away from dealing with new construction, or you are a veteran who wants to pick up a few tips. Join an instructor who has decades of experience representing clients and working with builders on new construction projects. We?ll cover effective ways to work with the developer, builder?s spec plans, financing options, construction contracts, associate rules and regulations, and more!



New Hampshire Real Estate Licensing
40 credit hours for New Hampshire Real Estate Licensees

You are able to start this class at any time. The classes are set up as modules. The Class Calendar will allow you to customize your schedule between the Rochester, Portsmouth and Nashua. Class are held at Portsmouth - Tues/Thurs 5:30-9:30pm Signature Place, 501 Islington St, In the second floor training room. Next door to Dunkin Donuts. Keller Williams Coastal Realty. Rochester - Wednesday 10am-2pm Strafford County Board of Realtors, 36 Industrial Way. Off exit 14. Nashua - Friday 10am-2pm, 20 Trafalgar Square. Keller Williams of Nashua. This 40-hour course is approved by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission as a prerequisite for applying for a New Hampshire Salesperson License. In addition to attending this course, the applicant must pass a standardized examination with a score of 70 or above and pass a criminal background check in order to apply for the license. This class can also be used by current Salesperson licensees to prepare for the New Hampshire Broker's test. Candidates must complete a total of 60 hours plus complete 6 transactions to qualify for the Broker test. This class ofers a special Broker test preparation class on the National Simulation portion of the exam. Ms. Aldrich passed the National Simulation portion of the Broker test in April 2008.



NH Core Course
3 credit hours for New Hampshire Real Estate Licensees

This is the 2013 currently N.H. Core Course, as required by the NH Real Estate Commission.



NH Correspondence CORE
3 credit hours for New Hampshire Real Estate Licensees

This 3 hour correspondence course will allows you to download and view the content to read the materials immediately after payment, take the 50 question quiz online and print your credit affidavit when you pass from your online Student Center. The quiz is scored online and you need a 80% to pass. You can take the quiz multiple times. This 3 hour NH CORE course is required of all licensees, inactive and active, every 2 years.



Now What Do I Do?
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

Have you ever found yourself in a sticky situation and wondered "now what do I do?" Here is your opportunity to noodle through various scenarios with your fellow licensees in an interactive class discussion with a practicing veteran instructor. We know that you will have fun with these case studies!



Offers and Counter Offers: Managing Your Clients' Expectations
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

When dealing with offers and counteroffers, do you find yourself wondering if the consumer really understands what is going on? How would it feel to have more confidence in the advice you provide to your clients and customers? Join us as we delve into case studies that include many twists and turns including a thorough look at your role in a multiple offer situation.



Oops! There's a Problem with the Title
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

What a nightmare! Your client?s closing is scheduled for next week and you have just been informed that there is a problem with the title! Join a seasoned attorney and owner of a title company in a discussion of real-world examples of title issues that have brought closings to a grinding halt. Be ready to take part in lively discussions as you learn how to best assist your clients when there is a problem with the title.



PASS THE NH TEST

Are you looking for a simple tool that will help you pass the New Hampshire real estate test? Do you want to practice on the computer instead of paper? Here is a way to improve your chances of passing the first time! The easiest way to pass the State exam is to practice testing. Really simple and it's all online. FIVE unique tests of 40 questions each for you to practice with before taking the New Hampshire State exam. That's 200 total questions. The complete New Hampshire Real Estate Practice Act is included in a pdf document. Also includes the Candidate Handbook with all the necessary forms. Plus the NH Review by the Numbers study guide. Ready when you are, wherever you are, at whatever time you like. Instant access allows you to get started right now! Unlimited number of times to take the practice tests for 90 days. If you need more, just drop us a note.



Procuring Cause
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

We can better serve consumers by understanding the concept of procuring cause and avoiding financial disputes related to the consumers transactions. Practice applying the factors that a professional hearing panel considers to determine who is the procuring cause in a real estate transaction.



Purchase and Sale Agreement Round Table
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

Here is a great opportunity to Learn about the Latest 2012/13 Zip Form Changes and ask those questions you have always wanted to ask about the Maine Residential Purchase and Sale Agreement. You will participate in small group discussions, share real world situations, and engage in a facilitated large group debrief of important learning points. Learn how to best serve the interests of your client when making an offer. Note: The Maine Real Estate Commission has approved this class for continuing education credit; this does not imply its approval or endorsement of Zip Forms.



SRES - Senior Real Estate Designation Class- 2 day class





The Short Sale Transaction
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees
3 credit hours for New Hampshire Real Estate Licensees

This isn't the theory-based short sale class you've already seen. It's real "in the trenches" practical, useful, tested information taught by Kim Fowler, an agent who typically has over a dozen of them under contract at any time. You'll learn how to work with the seller, buyer and lender to get the job done.



Through The Lens

This course carries 3 hours of Commissioner's Standards credit in the State of Arizona. The key to generating buyer interest are the photographs displayed of properties. Real estate professionals are taking more photos today and displaying them on the internet than ever. Do your photographs portray a truthful and accurate picture of the property? This course will provide you with the power to showcase your clients listings! Learn how to cash in on the secrets a professional photographer will share with you so that you can realistically, efficiently and cost effectively take your own photos to best tell the story of a home!



Title, Title Insurance and Closing Issues
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

Liens, unrecorded easements, bad descriptions on deeds....what issues arise through the process of the title search? How does title insurance work? Listen to real life stories from a top local attorney about what can go wrong at the closing and how to avoid it.



Truth and Myths of Credit: RESPA Reform 2010
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

Learn how credit reporting works and the effects on your clients along with how you can help. This course identifies and describes all the recent changes in RESPA including the new HUD Settlement and Good Faith Estimate forms. Other topics include FICO scoring,credit repair, and the lastest updates presented by a local expert.



Understanding Land Surveying and Flood Zones
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

Join us for an informative presentation by a Professional Land Surveyor & Certified Floodplain Manager Jim Nadeau on understanding land surveying and flood zones. We will cover the highlights and differences of boundary surveys and mortgage loan inspections as well as go into the highlights flood insurance, types of flood zones, plotting a house on a flood map, and how the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 will impact real estate transactions and values.



What's the Deal with Foreclosures?
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

"The best class I have taken in four years!." Learn what it takes to list and service bank-owned properties, and realistically manage the expectations of your buyers who want to make an offer on one. This is a whole new ball game!!



Working With Buyers-What Have We Agreed To? Core Course
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

When working with buyers have you ever said or heard others say, What was I thinking when I took on this client? What is wrong with buyers, they just do not get it. Have you ever been tempted to call the MREC about the conduct of another licensee? If yes, you are not alone. The MREC and NAR report that: the percentage of complaints filed by buyers is significantly higher than those filed by sellers, many licensees cannot describe their role as a buyer agent or disclosed dual agent, the Real Estate Brokerage Relationships Form is not provided in compliance with Commission rule, survey respondents report that buyer representation is not well understood by licensees or well explained to clients, and that breach of fiduciary duty continues to be a common source of licensee liability. In this MREC Core Course we will identify issues and misunderstandings regarding buyer representation, including representing buyers as an appointed agent and as a disclosed dual agent. Join us to learn how to manage your buyer relationships, create smoother transactions, understand your role and manage the expectations of consumers, avoid complaints, civil suits and E&O issues, and create raving fans/repeat business and referrals.



Working With Seniors in Real Estate
3 clock hours for Maine Real Estate Licensees

By The end of this class, the student will be able to: -Describe the demographics of the current ?Senior?population. -Understand the typical interactions of other generations with the Senior population -Have a working knowledge of housing options available to Seniors -Negotiate a purchase or sale on behalf of a Senior client -How to identify potential undisclosed needs as well as abuse among Seniors -Understand basics of tax law as it interacts with housing decisions for Seniors -Understand basics of Estate Planning