Due to coronavirus public health advice, all Association on-site classes are postponed through April 26. Instructor: Joseph Still, CREA, CCIM Location: Seattle King County REALTORS®, 12410 SE 32nd St #100, Bellevue, WA 98005 Course 1 – The Benchmarks Course, 6.5 clock hours Time for Course 1: Thursday, April 9  – 9:00am-4:30pm Cost for Course 1: $199.00 Course 2 – The Tax Course, 4 clock hours Time for Course 2: Friday, April 10 – 9:00am-1:30pm Cost for Course 2: $129.00 Cost for BOTH courses: …

Due to coronavirus public health advice, all Association on-site classes are postponed through April 26. Cost: *Members $120.00 & Non-Members $150.00, 7.5 Clock Hours. This course provides the tools and concepts real estate professionals need to serve clients and customers in the global real estate market. Students learn how to research markets, convert metric measures, monitor currency trends, alert clients to tax and visa matters, begin analyzing financial data for transactions, and follow a process for compiling transaction information. You will…

Due to coronavirus public health advice, all Association on-site classes are postponed through April 26. Cost: *Members $65.00 & Non-Members $90.00, 5 Clock Hours. Location, location, Feng Shui! This informative workshop provides a solid foundation in Feng Shui basics plus an in-depth exploration of Feng Shui principles, case studies with practical solutions to remedy specific exterior and interior challenges, and Feng Shui tips for buying, selling and staging a home. Increase the value, marketability, and emotional appeal of a home. Build…

Due to coronavirus public health advice, all Association on-site classes are postponed through April 26. Cost: $399.00, 15 Clock Hours. Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Designation. Don't Wing It! Get Professional Negotiation Training to Instantly Increase Your Confidence, Persuasion and Communication Skills.Standout against other agents when you tell prospective clients they're working with a "Certified Negotiation Expert." Discover proven persuasion principles, human psychology, and innovative strategies to gain an advantage when negotiating with buyers, sellers, lenders and opposing agents. Since 2005 we've been training…

Due to coronavirus public health advice, all Association on-site classes are postponed through April 26. Cost: FREE for SKCR Members Only, 3 Clock Hours. The Code of Ethics:  Our Promise of Professionalism Seattle King County REALTORS® is offering the NAR required Code of Ethics Course with 3 clock hours at no cost.  This course is available only to members who are in good standing with Seattle King County REALTORS®. In this course, you will take a journey examining the professional standards enforcement process. The…

Cost: FREE for SKCR Members Only, 3 Clock Hours. The Code of Ethics:  Our Promise of Professionalism Seattle King County REALTORS® is offering the NAR required Code of Ethics Course with 3 clock hours at no cost.  This course is available only to members who are in good standing with Seattle King County REALTORS®. In this course, you will take a journey examining the professional standards enforcement process. The Articles of the Code of Ethics will be reviewed, highlighting pertinent changes…

Due to coronavirus public health advice, all Association on-site classes are postponed through April 26. Cost: For Real Estate Agents - $199.00, 15 Clock Hours. Watch ASP Introduction Video Watch a video introduction of the ASP Course for Real Estate Agents and Professional Home Stagers. Course Details: Earn the "Accredited Staging Partner Real Estate Agent" (ASP-RE) Designation for Real Estate Agents. Must complete both days in order to receive the Designation & clock hours! List and Sell More Homes using the Power of Home…

Due to coronavirus public health advice, all Association on-site classes are postponed through April 26. Cost: *Members $30.00 & Non-Members $55.00, 3 Clock Hours. Real Estate Safety & Security: What can you do about Safety? Selling real estate can be a fun and rewarding profession, but it can also be extremely risky due to the large number of strangers that you may have to meet alone. These statistics are for incidents that occurred while brokers were on the job: Since 2003, an average of…

Due to coronavirus public health advice, all Association on-site classes are postponed through April 26. Cost: *Members $45.00 & Non-Members $70.00, 3 Clock Hours. Marketing without Money:  How to Brand Yourself with Video The most difficult part of the life of a real estate agent is finding prospects that want to list or buy property.  There are so many companies trying to sell agents leads.  Whether it is a referral database, internet advertising, or a subscription to a lead generation program the goal is to…

Due to coronavirus public health advice, all Association on-site classes are postponed through April 30. Cost: *Members $49.00 & Non-Members $74.00, 3 Clock Hours. Residential Core Curriculum 2020-2021 This course provides an overview of recent changes and new topics relevant to residential real estate and it satisfies the Washington Department of Licensing core curriculum requirement. A Core Curriculum course must be taken by all real estate licensees during every renewal cycle. Topic Area I   Forms                                   Escalation Clause Evidence of Funds Sales Involving Contingent Buyers…

Due to coronavirus public health advice, all Association on-site classes are postponed through April 30. Cost (Special Price): *Members $49.00 & Non-Members $79.00, 3 Clock Hours. Course description: I am passionate about helping real estate agents transform themselves from sales people to business owners. For the last 4 years, I have taught over 1000 real estate agent how to become more effective and efficient in their business planning, systems and overall profitability.  This is a 3 hour introductory course that will give you the…

Due to coronavirus public health advice, all Association on-site classes are postponed through April 30. Cost: *Members $35.00 & Non-Members $55.00, 3 Clock Hours. Course Description 22A Financing Addendum is the most misused and misunderstood Forms in the entire statewide forms library. You will see the 22A in a way you may never have before, which will give you a completely different perspective on how if affects sellers and buyers. What are the risks for a seller with a perpetual contingency? Why is the…

Cost: *Members $49.00 & Non-Members $74.00, 4 Clock Hours. Tools of the Trade I - The Statewide Purchase & Sale Agreement In-Depth. In this intensive and highly interactive class: We inspect the contract with a fine-tooth comb Ramifications, best practices and sometimes lively debate. Discuss how to minimize agent risk for yourself and your clients Always including the latest changes, this course is for all experience levels and can be taken in conjunction with Tools of the Trade II &…

Cost: FREE for SKCR Members Only, 3 Clock Hours. REALTOR Ethics 2019-2021 This course satisfies the National Association of REALTORS® requirement for ethics training for the 2019 - 2021 triennial Students will learn about the professional standards enforcement process and review the Articles of the Code of Ethics.  Every article will be discussed with examples. Course objectives: Heighten awareness of the key tenets of the Code of Ethics Appreciation for the role the Code can and should play in professional…

Cost: *Members $100.00 & Non-Members $130.00, 7.5 Clock Hours. The At Home With Diversity® course will prepare you to work effectively with today's increasingly diverse pool of homebuyers. Real estate professionals who adapt to increasing cultural diversity in the market and who wisely plan to meet the needs of diverse clients gain a competitive edge and are able to expand opportunities. The objectives of this course include: Heighten awareness of and sensitivity to the social and cultural constituencies of local…

Cost: *Members $45.00 & Non-Members $65.00, 3.5 Clock Hours. This course identifies the ten most significant mistakes a real estate broker can make in writing up a real estate transaction. Specific examples of real-world mistakes are featured with guidance on how to avoid making them. Students will learn how to identify potential situations in which they could commit professional malpractice, and how to avoid making them.  This course is taught by a real estate attorney with 34 years’ experience in…

Cost: *Members $40.00 & Non-Members $65.00, 3 Clock Hours. The Listing Management portion of this course provides you with a valuable checklist covering the 33 most important steps to get your new listing up and running quickly and how to continue to service your listing until it becomes pending. The Transaction Management portion of this course teaches you a step-by-step process to create a time line to track the contract deadlines and contingencies you will find on a Purchase and…

Cost: *Members $49.00 & Non-Members $74.00, 4 Clock Hours. Tools of the Trade II - The Addenda to the Statewide Purchase & Sale Agreement In this intensive and highly interactive class: We go through the crucial addenda to the Statewide Purchase & Sale Agreement. Starting with the Financing addendum and its related forms with the goal of everyone in the room being crystal clear on the documents and their use. Then we discuss 22D Optional Clauses, 22EF Evidence of Funds, 22J…

Cost: *Members $199.00 & Non-Members $239.00, 13 Clock Hours. The largest and wealthiest buyer's group in the country is made up of Baby Boomers. Understand what motivates this mature demographic and make your business boom with an SRES® designation. SRES® is the only designation and marketing program specifically designed to serve senior property owners. SRES® designees demonstrate indispensible knowledge and expertise to council senior clients through the major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling a home.…

Cost: Members $55.00 & Non-Members $80.00, 4 Clock Hours. I wish I had taken this class sooner. I am grateful to have learned these forms. Now I will be ready and prepared! I thought I knew these forms. Boy was I wrong! These forms are the most difficult. Now I’m ready for my next contingent sale. As the name implies, this class focuses on achieving success with the contingent sale. You will learn how to structure your contract for success.…

Cost: *Members $55.00 & Non-Members $80.00, 4 Clock Hours. Discover how color can attract buyers for a quicker home sale! This fundamental class introduces the language, science, psychology and benefits of using color to help the real estate professional influence buyers for greater home appeal. Learn to pick the right colors for a variety of home styles including exterior, interior, staging décor and promotional materials to enhance the marketability of a home. In this class agents will pursue the following…

Cost: *Members $49.00 & Non-Members $74.00, 4 Clock Hours. UPDATED - Tools of the Trade III - Listing Agreements in Depth. In this intensive and highly interactive course we will go over the listing agreements with a fine-tooth comb, along with the related addenda and often-overlooked NWMLS rules. We will discuss practical issues and best practices, SOC how's and why's, and Listing Buyers. You can maximize your referrals and reduce legal exposure by being the most knowledgeable agent you can…

Cost: FREE for SKCR Members Only, 3 Clock Hours. The Code of Ethics:  Our Promise of Professionalism Seattle King County REALTORS® is offering the NAR required Code of Ethics Course with 3 clock hours at no cost.  This course is available only to members who are in good standing with Seattle King County REALTORS®. In this course, you will take a journey examining the professional standards enforcement process. The Articles of the Code of Ethics will be reviewed, highlighting pertinent changes…

Cost: FREE for SKCR Members Only, 3 Clock Hours. The Code of Ethics:  Our Promise of Professionalism Seattle King County REALTORS® is offering the NAR required Code of Ethics Course with 3 clock hours at no cost.  This course is available only to members who are in good standing with Seattle King County REALTORS®. In this course, you will take a journey examining the professional standards enforcement process. The Articles of the Code of Ethics will be reviewed, highlighting pertinent changes…

Cost: $399.00, 15 Clock Hours. Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Designation. Don't Wing It! Get Professional Negotiation Training to Instantly Increase Your Confidence, Persuasion and Communication Skills.Standout against other agents when you tell prospective clients they're working with a "Certified Negotiation Expert." Discover proven persuasion principles, human psychology, and innovative strategies to gain an advantage when negotiating with buyers, sellers, lenders and opposing agents. Since 2005 we've been training real estate agents on negotiation principle learned from hands-on Fortune 100 experiences, Harvard, Wharton,…

Cost: *Members $49.00 & Non-Members $74.00, 3 Clock Hours. Residential Core Curriculum 2020-2021 This course provides an overview of recent changes and new topics relevant to residential real estate and it satisfies the Washington Department of Licensing core curriculum requirement. A Core Curriculum course must be taken by all real estate licensees during every renewal cycle. Topic Area I   Forms                                   Escalation Clause Evidence of Funds Sales Involving Contingent Buyers Inspection Clause Inspection Response Terms of Closing and Possession Veteran’s Administration…

Cost: *Members $30.00 & Non-Members $55.00, 3 Clock Hours. Course description: This class introduces real estate professionals to the role of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) in addressing the housing and affordability crisis in Washington State. This class addresses the legal requirements for ADU’s, the steps of the ADU approval process, and the costs and financial benefits of ADU’s. Two expert panels of municipal planning, design, building, lending, real estate and financial professionals will lend their expertise to the discussion. Class overview:…