Buyers want and deserve to know the taxes on a property, plus if everything on the property is “legal” before they buy it. In fact, underestimated taxes can create an unpleasant large financial surprise that could kill a deal. As a listing agent you have a responsibility to report accurate information on a listing. Buyer’s agents should also help verify for their client. In this course we will dissect the roles and responsibilities of the assessor and building department and how they are separate and interrelated. After this course you will be able to walk into the municipal building with confidence knowing what to expect and what questions to ask to ultimately help prevent problems that will affect your client. Approved for 3 Hours CE Instructor: Katheryn DeClerck ----------------------------------------------------- CE Credits by WEBINAR requires that you have both a microphone and a webcam in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive webinar instructions 24 hours prior to start.

Do you think that in a multiple offer situation, a listing agent might favor an offer from agents they know over agents they don’t know? Do agents treat each other the same? Do you think it factors into which offer is accepted? In this class, we will dissect how our natural bias shows up at work and could ultimately affect the consumer. APPROVED FOR 2 HOURS CE (includes DOS Mandated 2 Hours Implicit Bias requirement) ----------------------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

This course will introduce you to our new MLS system called Matrix. <P> You will learn how to navigate the system and setup your profile. In this beginner course you will be introduced to the Matrix dashboard and customize the market watch and Hotsheets for updates in your area. Search and share listings for emailing, texting or printing reports. How to add and manage contacts to setup an auto email. <P> You will also learn how to use the Action Bar for all your searching needs, including a quick CMA. We will cover the basics of Realist Tax- how to find and read a tax record.<P> APPROVED FOR 3 HOURS CE<P> -------------------------------------------<P> INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

Discover problems and pitfalls preventing people from fair and free choices in housing and your part in providing equal housing opportunities. The Code of Ethics provides directions to standards of performance. If professionalism is the destination, are you on the right path? Develop methods to establish, expand, and enrich interactions with REALTORS®, business affiliates and clients that will build, boost and better your career. This course also examines the goals, roles and holes that occur during agency relationships. Approved for 7.5 Hours CE (includes DOS Mandatory 3 Hours Fair Housing (also satisfies NAR Fair Housing requirement), 2.5 Hours Ethical Business Practice (also satisfies NAR COE requirement), 1 Hour Agency, 1 Hour Legal Update ---------------------------------------------- CE Credits by WEBINAR (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM instructions 24 hours prior to start.

Learn all the basics of REMINE – how to access your free account (includes PRO for free as of March 2021!) and find potential new listings using amazing off-market property data and powerful real estate analytics. Once you isolate those potential leads, you'll learn how to pursue those leads by creating mailing campaigns. You’ll learn to locate: All properties in your geographic farm Owner, tax and mortgage data Number of years owned Mortgage interest rate Equity Likelihood to sell Finally, you will see how to create simple mailing labels AND gorgeous custom mailers with a variety of colors and themes that can be shipped right from PCM Digital Mailers. Approved for 2 Hours CE ------------------------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

<B>THIS CLASS IS FREE FOR LIBOR MEMBERS, BUT THERE IS A FEE IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE 3 CE CREDITS AND WILL BE HANDLED THE DAY OF THE CLASS.</B> This is an IN PERSON CLASS ONLY - This class is an overview of the Matrix MLS system. It will be offered in lecture style. <P> We will explore the different dashboards and all the components and set up market areas with Market Watch and create updates with Hot Sheets. This course covers the various ways of searching the MLS for all property types and statuses. <P> You will learn how to create an Auto Email, for automatically emailing listings, and visit OneHome, the client portal. The benefits of Realist Tax and setting up a farm area to create mailing labels. Also, included is adding and editing a listing. <P> THIS CLASS IS FREE, BUT THERE IS A FEE IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE 3 CE CREDITS. <P> --------------------------------------<P>

This course will focus on the unique features of Matrix. Matrix offers a range of features including fast and responsive searches, quick statistics, market reports & time saving tools like speed bar searching. Join us as we explore the powerful benefits of Reverse Prospecting and Realist Tax for effective research, strategic farming, and much more!<br> **This is an Intermediate class - You must have completed the Beginning Matrix class or have a basic working knowledge of the Matrix system before attending this class.**<br> APPROVED 3 HOURS CE <br> -------------------------------- <br> INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY- CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have BOTH a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit <br> Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start <br>

What is Cultural Competency? "Cultural competency means being aware of your own cultural beliefs and values and how these may be different from other cultures—including being able to learn about and honor the different cultures of those you live and work with." The three elements of cultural competence are: • attitudes. • skills. • knowledge. 4 Steps to Becoming Culturally Competent • Learn About Your Culture and Biases. Many of the biases we hold are unconscious, meaning we're not aware we have them. • Actively Listen. Active listening is a useful tool for practicing cultural competency. • Show Interest Through Participation. • Seek Out Cultural Knowledge. APPROVED FOR 2 HOURS CE CREDIT --------------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

This course will focus on the essential fundamentals on getting started as a successful Real Estate Investor. Participants will be able to leverage the information provided in this course for their own investing or to better assist and develop their Investor Client base. Some of the major topics covered in this course will include: • Why Real Estate Investing and Why Now? • The Business Plan, the road to success • Creating your skills development plan • Generating effective goals and strategies to achieve them • How to gain performance traction • Establishing your professional support team • Effective marketing and networking that will lead to success • Overview of the common investment business models and selecting the model that works for you • Risk mitigation strategies • Selecting your investment market and property • Property evaluation techniques • Securing your capital and creative financing • Generating and negotiating your offer • How to develop an Investor Client List that will keep you closing sales • What Investors will expect from you • And much more! Participants will leave this course with a solid action plan they can execute the very next day! Approved for 3 Hours NYS CE Credit INSTRUCTOR: Carl Schiovone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

The Realtor Property Resource “RPR” platform is provided by the National Association of Realtors to successfully research properties in all 50 states using MLS data, school reports, census demographics and market indicators. This dynamic software provides data analytics on real estate market conditions and provides comprehensive consumer reports that keep agents informed about the specific Real Estate market for their buyers and sellers. This Zoom class will provide agents instructional knowledge along with the benefit reasons to navigate through all of the features of the RPR program. It will include researching data, running reports, and increasing their presentation skills to better educate their client base. Approved for 4 Hours CE credit ---------------------------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.