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Appraisal Review CrammerTM(20hrs) Description : This new exam prep tool focuses on the topics, subjects, and concepts students need to know to pass their appraisal exam. Numerous study aids and appraiser exam simulations reinforce learning throughout.

Appraisal-Basic Appraisal Principles(30hrs)Trainee Description : This basic appraisal text provides an overview of real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, value influences, real estate finance, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, and ethics in appraisal theory. Through theory and examples, the course offers practical application of appraisal principles.

Appraisal-Basic Appraisal Procedures(30)Trainee Description : This basic appraisal text provides an overview of real estate appraisal approaches to value, valuation procedures, property description, residential applications, commercial applications, improvement construction, home inspection, and appraisal math. Through theory and examples, the course offers practical application of appraisal procedures

Appraisal-Income Property Appraisal(AB3)(60hrs)General Description : If you are seeking to become a Certified General Appraiser then this course is for you. This course offers 60 hours towards your 300 hours of education required. It is also approved for 17 hours SPE/ACE. This course covers compound interest, lease analysis, vacancy and collection loss, estimating operating expenses and reserves, reconstructed income and expense statement, stabilized net operating income estimate, direct capitalization, discounted cash flow, yield capitalization, partial interests, and case studies.

Appraisal-Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use(15hrs)Residential Description : Identifying and analyzing market forces affecting the buyers’ and sellers’ behavior is key to understanding and reporting values. This text is designed to give students the tools needed to properly collect and analyze market data. In addition, the theory of Highest and Best Use is reviewed. The two-step analysis along with the four tests for Highest and Best Use are covered in detail

Appraisal-Mastering Real Estate Appraisal(30hrs) (ABII) Description : This innovative learning system features many helpful study aids, including case studies of "real life" situations where you can apply your knowledge of appraisal techniques, a real estate Internet website appendix that makes this book your key to online real estate appraisal information, and many practice questions and a practice exam to test your appraisal knowledge. **Student must have a HP12C Financial Calculator for this class

Appraisal-Residential Report Writing(15hrs)Trainee Description : This text focuses on the variety of form reports in use by residential appraisers today: the URAR, 2055-drive-by-format, and others. Students will gain valuable insights into how to fill out these forms properly, in compliance with USPAP and other guidelines. Sourses will be given for comparable sales, flood mappings, census tract maps and other informaion necessary for form completion.

Appraisal-Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches(15hrs)Trainee Description : Gain a basic understanding and knowledge of the residential sales comparison and income approaches. The text includes the valuation principles and procedures applicable to both approaches. With the aid of case studies, students will develop and apply the techniques for market analysis, including the application and use of matched pairs and capitalization rates and gross rent multipliers.

Appraisal-Residential Site Valuation and Cost Approach(15hrs)Residential Description : This text will help students gain valuable insight and a working knowledge of the various theories and methodologies for arriving at residential site values and applying Cost Approach in everyday appraisal work

Appraisal-Statistics, Modeling, and Finance(15hrs)Residential Description : This text is designed to provide students both the theory and practice of statistics, real estate finance, and valuation modeling for todays Certified Residential appraiser. The first half of the text outlines terminology and basic statistics principles, including practical applications in statistical analysis. The last half presents an explanation of real estate markets, terms of financing, and real-world examples of how financing affects the value of real property.

Appraiser Law-Continuing Education(3hrs) Description : This course is designed to fulfill the state requirement to maintain your license or to take the Florida State Cerification exams. This course is also required for Post-Licensing and CE for license renewal.

Broker-Real Estate Principles, Practice and Law Course II(72hrs) Description : Approved by the state of Florida, this text is essential for all broker students. The guide includes all necessary topics for the broker exam, complete with end-of-chapter questions and a practice final exam.

Continuing Education (11 hours) Mortgage Broker Pre-License (24hrs) Description : A Florida licensed Sales Associate or Broker can take this course and if requested can recieve 11 hours of CE credit. You must request this to receive the CE credit. To see class schedule, please view the mortgage broker pre-license course that we offer. Completion of this 24 Hour pre-license class is required by the state prior to your taking the Mortgage Broker exam. This course prepares you to the take the state exam. The cost of this course includes a four hour state exam prep and review class. You may take this prep/review class as many times as you wish for up to one year after you have completed this class.

Continuing Education (14hrs) Mortgage Broker Correspondence Course Description : All Mortgage Brokers, Loan Originators, and Principal Representatives must now complete 14 hours of continuing professional education every two years. Licensed Brokers must complete this requirement prior to the August 31 odd numbered year renewal deadline. Licensees do not need to complete continuing education if it is their first license renewal. Lenders must certify that their Principal Representatives as well as their associates and loan originators, have completed the required training at the time of their renewal in August, 2008. Mortgage Brokerage Businesses are not required to certify continuing education requirements for their associates as each of them are required to do so when they renew their individual mortgage broker license. At the time of the lender's renewal, the licensee must certify that their principal representative and all loan originators and associates have had at least 14 hours of professional continuing education from an accredited Mortgage Business School within the past 2 years. These loan originators and associates are the same persons that will be reported on licensee's quarterly report when due. Mortgage Brokers who are Lender Associates, Principal Representatives or Loan Originators. If you are a licensed Mortgage Broker who works as an independent contractor with a lender, you are an Associate of a Lender. Associates of a Lender must demonstrate completion of 14 hours of professional continuing education at an accredited Mortgage Business School at the time the Associate renews his or her individual Mortgage Broker license. A licensed Lender must also certify that Principal Representatives, Loan Originators, and Associates have satisfied 14 hours of professional continuing education at an accredited Mortgage Business School within 2 years of the date of its renewal. (This does not apply to associates of Mortgage Brokerage Businesses. Contact school at 772-323-2011 for the book and form which must be signed to get full credit for this course.

Continuing Education (14hrs) Sales Associate and Broker Correspondence Course Description : Required by all real estate sales/brokers after their first license renewal every two years. This class is offered via the mail or students may signup for this course at our Port St. Lucie office in Florida and pick up the material by calling 772-323-2011. This is a correspondence course which meets continuing education requirements for Real Estate Sales Associates & Brokers. Once you have purchased the course, we can either mail you the materials or you may pick them up at out main office. You will complete the course at your leisure. Once finished you send us the test answer sheet which we will grade. If 80% or better is achieved, a completion certificate will be sent to you.This course is offered in three ways: Classroom course is two Tuesdays in February and August and is held at the Realtors Association of St. Lucie. Registration for the classroom course must be done by contacting the Realtors Association of St. Lucie. Online Correspondence Course Payment in full at registration and pre-registration required. CE 14 HOUR CLASSROOM COURSE FOR RE SALES & BROKERS This class will be offered ONLY at: Realtors Association of St. Lucie 6666 So. US Hwy 1, Suite 1 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 772...

Continuing Education (3hrs) Calculator Training Qualifier Plus IIIx Description : This training class will cover all the functions used in the trade. The calculator used in this class is the Qualifier IIIx. You will receive supplemental material for use in the class and to take with you for further reference. The 3 hours of this class qualifies for 3 hours real estate continue education.

Escrow Management(4hrs) CE Credit Description : This class will teach how to establish the Escrow Account (Trust) Account, review the rules pertaining to the Escrow Account, Advance Fees, Unclaimed Funds, Conflicting Demands, Good Faith Doubt, Response to Notification of Conflicting Demands, Settlement Procedures, Disbursement Order and other aspects of escrow account management. You may earn four hours of CE for Brokers and Sales Associates if you take this class.

Exam Preparation and Review-Sales Associates(8hrs)/Broker(12hrs) Description : Take this class just before you are ready to take the state exam. In depth review of all topics covered in the book for both Brokers and Sales Associates. Brokers get additional review on the broker statement and other math problems. If you don't know it now, you will after this class!

Home Inspection Systems & Standards(40hrs) Description : Legislative Summary On June 28, 2007, SB 2234 was passed which requires licensure of home inspectors and mold remediators. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2010 and requires that an applicant for Home Inspection: • Be of good moral character; • Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; • Complete a course of study (approved by the department) of no less than 120 hours that covers the following components: structure, electrical, HVAC, roof, plumbing, interiors, exteriors and site conditions that affect the structure; • Maintain a commercial general liability insurance policy in an amount not less than $300,000. • Apply to the department to take a licensure examination; Grandfathering Clause: A person who performs home inspection services may qualify to be licensed if the person meets the licensure requirements of this bill by July 1, 2010. Continuing Education: Licensees are required to obtain 14 hours of CE every two years. Mold Remediators have different licensing requirements. To see the latest version of SB 2234, please go to: Update County of Charlotte: There are specific Home Inspection requirements in the County of Charlotte in Florida. To become a home inspector applicants must meet one of the following requirements: 1. The applicant currently posseses an active FL license as a professional engineer, architect, general contractor, building contractor, residential contractor, building code administrator or building official or has maintained one or more of the above licenses for a combined total of 4 years during the 10-year period immediately preceding the application; 2. The applicant (1) currently possesses an active FL license as a building code inspector or building inspector or has maintained one or more of the above licenses for a combined total of 4 years during the 10-year period immediately preceding the application, and (2) has obtained a grade of 75% or better on the ASHI exam; 3. The applicant (1) has produced proof satisfactory to the board that he has 3 years experience in a building trade or as a home inspector or a combined total of 3 years in those fields, and (2) has obtained a grade of 75% or better on the NHIE exam. Contact Info County of Charlotte Code Compliance Division 18500 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, FL 33948 941-764-4909 This comprehensive introduction to home inspection covers every major house system plus professional practice issues. The ideal, single-volume text for new students of home inspection and reference for experienced practitioners. This introduction to home inspection offers more depth and breadth of coverage in one volume than any other text. Written by Carson Dunlop & Associates, a consulting engineering firm devoted exclusively to building inspections since 1978; developed in cooperation with educators, instructional designers, technical artists, and practicing home inspectors.

Mortgage Broker Pre-License (24hrs) Description : Completion of this 24 Hour pre-license class is required by the state prior to your taking the Mortgage Broker exam. This course prepares you to the take the state exam. A Florida licensed Sales Associate or Broker can take this course and if requested can recieve 11 hours of CE credit. You must request this to receive the CE credit. Mortgage Broker Application Requirements

Mortgage Broker-Exam Preparation and Review-(4hrs) Description : This four hour class prepares you for the state exam.

Post License (Broker) (30hrs) Essentials of Real Estate Investment Description : Required 60 hour course for real estate brokers before their first license renewal (18 – 24 months). We teach this as two 30 hour courses. The Broker Management 30 hour course is required and the other 30 hours can be a varied course. Essentials of Real Estate Investment helps students navigate potential investment opportunities in the current real estate market. This user-friendly and interactive text explores the latest investment rends, tax laws, regulations, and market conditions

Post License (Broker) (30hrs) Real Estate Brokerage, A Management Guide Description : The Sixth Edition is a complete “how-to” management guide focused on starting and maintaining all aspects of a real estate brokerage business. Today’s real estate companies function in a highly challenging business environment that demands a more sophisticated and diverse set of skills in their leaders. Real Estate Brokerage: A Management Guide strives to apply management theories to the operation of a real estate brokerage company. Whether used in a classroom or read in a quiet corner, this text is an indispensable resource.

Post License (Sales Associate) (45hrs) Post-Licensing Education Description : Required 45 hour course for real estate sales associates before their first license renewal (18 – 24 months). Updated to reflect changes in Florida license law, this new edition features comprehensive material on such topics as license law, general real estate law, and real estate principles and practice. Post-Licensing Education for Real Estate Sales Associates also contains practical training information about business planning, time management, prospecting, and contract preparation. This title is all you need to fulfill the state requirement of 45 hours for this course.

Reactivation Course(Sales Associate)(Broker)(28hrs) Description : If your license has been expired for more than 12 months and less than 24 months and you wish to reactivate your license, then you must take this Reactivation Course which is a 28 hour course. You would attend a FREC I class. You would have to be present for the following chapters and pass the 50 question end of course exam by achieving a grade of 70% or higher. Chapter 2 – License Law and Qualifications for Licensure Chapter 3 – License Law and Administration Chapter 4 – Brokerage Relationships and Ethics Chapter 5 - Real Estate Brokerage Operations Chapter 6 – Complaints, Violations and Penalties Chapter 7 – Federal and State Housing Laws Chapter 11- Real Estate Contracts Chapter 14 – Computations and Title Closing Chapter 17 – Real Estate Investment Analysis and Business Opportunity Brokerage To enroll in this course, contact the school at 772-323-2011. Book is included in the tuition. Cost $174.95

Sales Associate-Real Estate Principles, Practice and Law Course I(63hrs) Description : Completion of this 63 hour class is required by the state prior to students taking the Real Estate License exam. The class prepares students to the take the state exam and covers the principles, practices & law of Florida real estate.This comprehensive volume offers updates to Florida legislative changes, agency law, mortgage and tax rates, and more.

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