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: *Members $30.00 & Non-Members $55.00, 3 Clock Hours. Course description: This is an interactive class where the most common issues with a house that can be seen with the naked eye will be discussed.   Photos are included from 5 years’ worth of inspections.  In this class the goal is to teach what things you can see easily in a 30-minute walk through with your clients in order to make the home inspection go more smoothly and have less surprises.  How…

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. Residential Core Curriculum 2018-2019 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 covered are: Legislative Update National Legislative Issues Washington Legislative Issues Legal Update Common Complaints/Investigations/Findings Case Studies Business Practices Update Organizational Structures, Roles &…

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 $120.00 & Non-Members $150.00, 7.5 Clock Hours. The Asia/Pacific and International Real Estate course provides: Knowledge of the Asia/Pacific real estate marketplace Methods for researching, analyzing, and applying market information Skills for facilitating real estate transactions in Asia/Pacific markets Recommendations for building key contacts in real estate organizations, commerce, and government Students will learn to: Identify the social, political, and geographical characteristics of Asia/Pacific countries. Develop market intelligence by researching factors that shape Asia/Pacific real estate markets and assessing business…

Cost: FREE for SKCR Members Only, 3 Clock Hours. REALTOR Ethics 2019-2020 This course satisfies the National Association of REALTORS® requirement for ethics training for the 2019 -2020 biennial. 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 lives…

Cost: *Members $75.00 & Non-Members $100.00, 3 Clock Hours. Body Language Strategy:  How to Create Influence and Gain More Sales without Saying a Word Learn the Secrets of Body Language Strategy: How to Create Influence and Gain More Sales Without Saying a Word! How are you showing up and what is your Body Language saying? Are you conveying Confidence with your posture? Does your Competence put others at ease? Are you Approachable? Do others see Trust as a first impression of…

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 confidence with Feng Shui savvy buyers and sellers. Provide solutions to remedy a home's…

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 $25.00 & Non-Members $35.00, 3 Clock Hours. Have you ever helped a senior moved from a lifelong home? If so, you know how complex that can get. A senior downsizing move can be overwhelming for both the senior and the broker. You want to list your senior client’s home but... You can’t list it until you stage it. You can’t stage it until they move out. They can’t move out until they have chosen a retirement community to…

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 Financing Addendum a very buyer friendly form? Why isn’t the Will Not box…

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: *Members $49.00 & Non-Members $74.00, 4 Clock Hours. Residential Core Curriculum 2018-2019 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 covered are: Legislative Update National Legislative Issues Washington Legislative Issues Legal Update Common Complaints/Investigations/Findings Case Studies Business Practices Update Organizational Structures, Roles &…

Cost: *Members $75.00 & Non-Members $100.00, 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 separate agents from their money with lots of promises and little…

Cost: Class Fee $145.00 or CRS/RRC Members $125.00, 8 Clock Hours. What qualifies as a "smart home" and how do you leverage a smart home's functions and features in your marketing strategy? Do you have the knowledge and skills to advise your clients on the proper valuation and use of various smart home technologies? What are the common security and legal considerations associated with buying and selling smart homes? After successfully completing this class, you will be able to: Identify…

Cost: *Members $49.00 & Non-Members $74.00, 4 Clock Hours. Tools of the Trade I - The Statewide Purchase & Sale Agreement In-Depth. Maximize your referrals and reduce legal exposure by being the most knowledgeable agent you can be. Every profession has its tools. Top professionals work to master them. Among the questions we'll answer: When is the buyer in default as soon as the seller signs? What is the counter offer that the seller cannot make? When are three days…

Cost: FREE for SKCR Members Only, 3 Clock Hours. REALTOR Ethics 2019-2020 This course satisfies the National Association of REALTORS® requirement for ethics training for the 2019 -2020 biennial. 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 lives…

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, 4 Clock Hours. Tools of the Trade II - The Addenda to the Statewide Purchase & Sale Agreement Maximize your referrals and reduce legal exposure by being the most knowledgeable agent you can be. Every profession has its tools. Top professionals work to master them. Among the questions we'll answer: When is the buyer in default as soon as the seller signs? What is the counter offer that the seller cannot make? When are…

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 following insights. How to build an effective 2019 Business Plan How…

Cost: *Members $30.00 & Non-Members $55.00, 3 Clock Hours. Course description: There has been a surge of 1031 activity in the King County areas. The IRC § 1031 Exchange course covers the following What is & Why do a § 1031 Exchange? Highly appreciated property strategies Four levels of capital taxes reviewed Benefits – Limitations of § 1031 Exchange Full deferral exchange vs partial differed exchange: agents make money both ways. What does the IRS §1031 code include & exclude with…

Cost: Members $55.00 & Non-Members $80.00, 4 Clock Hours. As the name implies, this class focuses on achieving success with the contingent sale. You will learn how to structure your contract for success. The following questions will be answered: How does a contingency differ from other conditions? Why must I counter ALL contingent offers? What are the elements of a condition? How can I write a "foolproof" condition? What are the time frames, and how do they work "together"? How…

Cost: *Members $49.00 & Non-Members $74.00, 4 Clock Hours. Tools of the Trade III - Listing Agreements in Depth. The Seller, the Broker and NWMLS. In this new highly interactive course we will go over the listing agreement with a fine-tooth comb, along with the related addenda and NWMLS rules. We will discuss practical issues and best practices including exposing properties to the market as well as listing Buyers. Maximize your referrals and reduce legal exposure by being the most…

Cost: *Members $49.00 & Non-Members $74.00, 4 Clock Hours. Residential Core Curriculum 2018-2019 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 covered are: Legislative Update National Legislative Issues Washington Legislative Issues Legal Update Common Complaints/Investigations/Findings Case Studies Business Practices Update Organizational Structures, Roles &…

Cost: *Members $120.00 & Non-Members $150.00, 7.5 Clock Hours. The CIPS Europe and International Real Estate Course presents information about the European real estate marketplace. The course provides: Methods for researching, analyzing, and applying market information. Skills for facilitating real estate transactions in European markets. Recommendations for building key contacts in real estate organizations, commerce, and government Students will learn how to: Identify how the social, economic, political, and geographical characteristics of European countries impact real estate. Recognize how formation…

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: Monday, 7/8  – 9:00am-4:30pm Cost for Course 1: $199.00 Course 2 – The Tax Course, 4 clock hours Time for Course 2: Tuesday, 7/9 – 9:00am-1:30pm Cost for Course 2: $129.00 Cost for BOTH courses:  $299.00   **Only Active REALTOR members of SKCR are eligible to receive Member price online.  If…

Cost: *Members $149.00 & Non-Members $179.00, 6 Clock Hours. REAL Negotiation What really works in negotiation. What is REAL Negotiation? Your ability to negotiate will do more to determine the outcomes in your life than almost anything else.  And yet few people have ever been trained in how negotiation really works. REAL Negotiation isn’t a lecture, it’s a set of skills.   It was developed by a team of two attorneys, a therapist and a professional course developer.  REAL Negotiation covers the vital tactics and…

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: *Members $120.00 & Non-Members $150.00, 7.5 Clock Hours. The America’s & International Real Estate course provides: Knowledge of the Americas real estate marketplace Methods for researching, analyzing, and applying global market information Skills for facilitating real estate transactions in the Americas markets, empowering the real estate professional in the global marketplace Recommendations for building key contacts in real estate organizations, commerce, and government Students will learn to: Identify the social, political, geographical, and cultural characteristics of the Americas countries. Develop skills for researching the…

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 Financing Addendum a very buyer friendly form? Why isn’t the Will Not box…

Cost: For Real Estate Agents - $295.00, 15 Clock Hours. Watch ASP Introduction Video Watch a video of Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging (PM) introduce the ASP Course for Real Estate Agents and Professional Home Stagers (5 Minutes). Course Details: Earn the "Accredited Staging Professional" (ASP) Designation for Real Estate Agents given by Barbara Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging. Must complete both days in order to receive the Designation & clock hours! List and Sell More Homes…

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: 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…