Washington's Source For Real Estate Education

Washington's Source for Real Estate Education

 

Washington Real Estate Education!  Narrated * Online 24/7 * State-Approved

  • Online 24/7, Self-paced
  • Easy to use, immediate certificate processing
  • Mobile-friendly
  • Quality material
  • State-approved Real Estate School #S1738
  • Trusted by peers since 2004
Elective
Washington

Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of practicing in commercial real estate.

This course covers:

  • Comparison of Residential and Commercial Real Estate
  • Five types of Commercial Real Estate
  • Explanation of the lenders point of view
  • Valuation of Commercial property
  • How to value commercial property
  • Factors that influence market value

3 Hours
$29.00
Elective
Washington

Gain a better understanding of commercial real estate valuation and models by which to choose investments.

The course is written to provide the licensee with a better understanding of commercial real estate valuation and investments.

Learning objectives include: 

  • Understand terminology of investments 
  • Rank Alternatives High to Low 
  • Assemble Data
  • Prepare Income Statement 
  • Learn Various Types of Valuation Models 
  • Learn Methods of Making Decisions 
  • Match results of analysis with Investor Preference and Risk Profile

3 Hours
$29.00
Residential Core Course
Washington

Every 2 years, the Washington State Dept. of Licensing (DOL) and Real Estate Commission release a set Current Issues (CORE) curricula specifically designed to provide a mandated 3-hr legislative, legal, and business practices update for real estate licensees. This course is designed to meet that purpose. This cycle's topic focuses on State forms, including a few new forms to understand what they are and how to use the forms effectively in real estate practice. This course is largely a read-only format. It includes topics on: 

I. Forms Review and Updates (1 hr.)

  1. Evidence of Funds
  2. Inspection Addendum
  3. Inspection Response
  4. Buyer Broker Compensation
  5. New forms that are effective 2023
  6. Early or Delayed Occupancy
  7. Agency Law Pamphlet
  8. Earnest money

II. Legislative Updates (30 min.)

  1.  Reforming real estate agency law
  2. Review recent legislation and the effect it has on daily real estate activities

III. Business Practices Updated and Professional Standards (1 hr. 30 min.)

  1. Raising the bar of professionalism in interactions
  2. Managing Broker responsibilities for managing a firm/branch office/team leader
  3. Multiple offer scenarios
  4. Risky practices in an abundant market
  5. Transaction Coordinators
  6. Review top 10 violations by agents, discuss infraction and law
  7. Broker Personal Safety

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

 

Course Features Include:

  1. Approved by the Washington Department of Licensing (S1738)
  2. The ability to complete the courses online and at your convenience
  3. Low price, high-quality, narrated courses
  4. Easy to use
  5. Well received and reviewed by other real estate professionals

3 Hours
$29.00
Elective
Washington

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

3 Hours
$29.00
Elective
Washington

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.

3 Hours
$29.00
Elective
Washington

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 
     

3 Hours
$29.00
Package #2
Washington

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

30 Hours
Limited Time Special!
$169.00 $89.95
Package #1
Washington

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

30 Hours
Limited Time Special!
$169.00 $89.95