iCE Course Highlights
Florida Realtors University iCE programs are courses offered for CE credit through live simulcast virtual campus technology. It's convenient - you take the course at your local association. It's cooperative - you share the experience with other members from your local association. It's collaborative - you participate in a session with other local associations, and network with Realtor members from across the state.
Check with your local association for availability of these iCE CE Express courses or check out our Education Calendar on this website.
- April 27 – “Identity Theft: Protecting Your Customer” 3 Hrs CE credit – Instructor: Andrew Wooten
Cases of identity theft seem to crop up more and more with each passing year. With credit scores, social security numbers, and personal information at risk, identity theft is frightening and a very prevalent threat. Realtors® have a responsibility to do everything in their power to ensure that their client’s identity is safe and secure during the home buying process. This course will discuss how they can do this, exploring common questions such as, “How should I store information in my office? Should I perform background checks on potential buyers and renters? How do I identify if something is legitimate, or just another new scam?” In addition to helping Realtors® work through the best practices for the safety of their customers, they will also learn how to protect and arm themselves against potential identity theft and fraud. A must for all Realtors®!
- May 31 – “Conflict Resolution for Realtors” 3 Hrs CE credit - Instructor TBD
Whether they are called disagreements, skirmishes, arguments, or full-blown battles, conflicts can wreak havoc in a professional setting. Oftentimes, conflicts that go unaddressed can eventually manifest into more severe breakdowns in communication, especially when multiple parties are concerned. This course will equip Realtors® with the ability to smooth things out and keep the peace. Whether the issue is as slight as a mere miscommunication, or as serious as a rigorous conflict in opinion, participants will learn how to come to an equally acceptable resolution, better commune with their clients and co-workers, and apply their newly honed skills to the people-centered world of real estate.
- June 29 – “Negotiating Skills for Today’s RE Professional” 4 Hrs CE credit - Instructor TBD
Just imagine a Realtor® is in a situation where they want one thing, and their counterpart wants another. What to do? Challenge them to a duel? Although dueling days are past (whew!), there is a way to find a solution – and that is through negotiation. This course examines the art of negotiation and what it can mean for a real estate professional when practiced correctly. It will help Realtors® determine what negotiation is and how they can use it to find a solution. In learning that negotiating is finding a suitable compromise while keeping the focus on what each party needs to get out of the situation, students will understand that negotiation is a valuable skill that can assist them in and out of work situations. Realtors® will learn about themselves to best understand how to negotiate with their clients. Best of all, it can help them earn more money and get the results they desire.
- July 27 – “Florida Appraisers State Law Update” 3 Hrs CE credit – Instructor: Clay Ketcham
When it comes to State and Federal laws that impact Real Estate Appraisers, it could not be more imperative that licensees both develop and communicate analyses and opinions correctly. This course is for appraisers that want to understand not only what changes have recently come about, but also the history and purpose of the Appraisal Foundation. The course will start at the basics, discussing the requirements of attaining and maintaining an Appraiser’s license, then will move into discussion regarding supervision of trainee appraisers, and conclude with understanding the impact of the laws on day to day activities.
AE Resource:
"The Real Estate Success Series Course". Give your new members the training tools they need to succeed. The NAR program was revised and recently rewritten by top GRI instructor Rick Giumenta, CRB, CRS, GRI, e-Pro, ITI. This course has 14 training modules designed to enhance business skills. All course, including PowerPoint are provided on the CD.
Tip of the Week – Mastering Mortgage Financing
Learn how to help your clients navigate through the complex maze of mortgage financing.
The Florida Realtors® Fundamentals of Mortgage Finance Series will provide you with the knowledge necessary to offer the best advice to your clients as it applies to FHA Mortgage Loans, VA Mortgage Loans, FNMA “Fannie Mae and FHLMC “Freddie Mac” Conventional Loans, loan qualifications, lending policies and practices, types of loans, credit scoring, reverse mortgages and constructing loan financing.
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