Learn the key factors associated with formulating a Broker Price Opinion and running a comparative market analysis. BPO's are opinions of value developed according to industry standards by a real estate licensee.

This course defines the BPO as an opinion of value developed according to industry standards by a real estate licensee. It describes standards, procedures, methods of adjusting and calculating the BPO. This 3-hour session, is used to explain duties and responsibilities associated with the BPO assignment; professional standards for selecting comparables; grading conditions; and how to adjust comparables to calculate value. Concepts taught in the course are valid for CMA, BPO and general valuations.

Learning objectives:

• Define and describe a BPO
• Become aware of BPO legislation
• Understand related duties and obligations
• Understand standards set by the industry with regard to:
• Know how to select comparables
• Know how to qualify and value features
• Understand BPO terminology
• Use simple mathematical models of BPO
• Improve communications with appraiser, lender, & client

Learn about the ethical dilemmas in the practice of real estate through real world case studies.

Learn about the ethical dilemmas in the practice of real estate through case studies.  NOTE: This course is not eligible for NAR Credit, if looking for dual credit please find our course that includes the words: "Code of Ethics" in the title.

1031 exchange is a swap of one investment property for another that allows capital gains taxes to be deferred. Learn the requirements and benefits of Chapter 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and how to leverage them for your client.

Great course to learn the requirements and benefits of Chapter 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. The course teaches licensees about how investor(s) might defer Capital Gains by utilizing the features of Section 1031 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Provides 3 hours of CE credit.

Course Topics:

• Basic Rules of an Exchange
• Understand: Productive Use
• Investment Property
• Inventory
• Dealer
• Personal Use
• Like Kind property
• 45 day ID, 135 Extension "180 days"
• Second Half Rule
• Three Property Rule
• 95% and 200% Rules
• Example of an Exchange
• Forms to Execute an Exchange
• When to Seek Professional Advice 
   

This 30-hr CE Renewal package is designed for those who have not yet met the 6-hr mandatory Fair Housing requirement.  The package includes the 6-hr mandatory Fair Housing course, the 3-hr Residential Core course and 21-hrs of electives for license renewal for brokers and managing brokers.*

Courses in this package:

• Mandatory 6-hr Washington Real Estate Fair Housing (6 hrs, MANDATORY)
• Washington Residential Core Course 2024-2025 (3 hrs, CORE)
• Social Media for Real Estate Practitioners (3 hrs)
• Applied Ethics in Practice: Case Studies (3 hrs)
• Property Management Essentials (3 hrs)
• Broker Price Opinions and Comparative Market Analysis (3 hrs)
• Benefits of the 1031 Exchange for Real Estate Practitioners (3 hrs)
• Policies to Reduce Risk (3 hrs)
• How to Successfully List and Represent Buyers  (3 hrs)

We will customize this package free of charge.  Ph: 808-230-8200. 

*As always, it's always good to check with the DOL to ensure you're selecting the courses specific to your license requirements. 

License Renewal Info: https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/realestate/brokersrenew.html

This 30-hr CE Renewal package is designed for those who have already met the 6-hr mandatory Fair Housing requirement.  The package includes the 3-hr mandatory Fair Housing course, the 3-hr Residential Core course and 24-hrs of electives for license renewal for brokers and managing brokers.*

Courses in this package:

• Mandatory 3-hr Washington Real Estate Fair Housing (3 hrs, MANDATORY)
• Washington Residential Core Course 2024-2025 (3 hrs, CORE)
• Social Media for Real Estate Practitioners (3 hrs)
• Applied Ethics in Practice: Case Studies (3 hrs)
• Property Management Essentials (3 hrs)
• Broker Price Opinions and Comparative Market Analysis (3 hrs)
• Benefits of the 1031 Exchange for Real Estate Practitioners (3 hrs)
• Policies to Reduce Risk (3 hrs)
• How to Successfully List and Represent Buyers  (3 hrs)
• Added Value of Green Homes (3 hrs)

We will customize this package free of charge.  Ph: 808-230-8200. 

This package includes the 3-hr Mandatory Fair Housing course. If you have not yet taken the 6-hr Mandatory Fair Housing course, please seek it out in the separate package on our website or ala carte. 

*As always, it's always good to check with the DOL to ensure you're selecting the courses specific to your license requirements. 

License Renewal Info: https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/realestate/brokersrenew.html