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 $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 $299.00 & Non-Members $329.00, 13 Clock Hours. Course Description THE PROBLEM Video is the most powerful communication tool we have today. It can spread your message, persuade, and connect like nothing else. And yet many business people, entrepreneurs, and professionals aren’t using this tool in their business. Or worse, they’re simply using it the wrong way and losing potentially thousands or even millions in lost opportunities and revenue. Why? Pressing the red button is easy. Video done right…

Cost: *Early Bird $575.00 through August 22 & Regular $595.00 beginning August 23, 13 Clock Hours. Luxury Live is the only luxury home marketing training recognized by nearly every major real estate brand in North America. Developed by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and taught by practicing luxury real estate professionals, Luxury Live will help you: Brand & position yourself as a luxury market expert How to identify, prospect, and market to affluent & high net worth individuals Find qualified buyers for…

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 $35.00 & Non-Members $55.00, 3 Clock Hours. Have you ever found yourself saying this? Or used the word “Mold” without a test completed? Have you ever wondered how to protect yourself when a Seller chooses not to disclose on the form 17? Do you know the liability you take on when a Seller offers a pre-inspection to a buyer instead of allowing the buyer to get one? And do you really know what you are supposed to do…

Cost: *Members $45.00 & Non-Members $65.00, 4 Clock Hours. -Are you sure you are compliant with all of your social media and advertising? -Have you ever posted anything like this (below)? Do you use FB Live? Instagram? Twitter? Snapchat? Or any of the other hundreds of electronic advertising platforms? -All three of these ads / posts (below) could potentially be in violation of with Washington State advertising laws and rules or the NAR Code of Ethics! In this class you will to…

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. 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: *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 separate agents from their money with lots of promises and little…

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…

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: Friday, October 11  – 9:00am-4:30pm Cost for Course 1: $199.00 Course 2 – The Tax Course, 4 clock hours Time for Course 2: Monday, October 14 – 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…

Cost: *Members $99.00 & Non-Members $129.00, 7.5 Clock Hours. NAR GREEN- Day 1 The Resource-Efficient Home: Remodels, Retrofits, Renovations, and New-Home Construction The course prepares real estate professionals to provide advice and sources of information to help homeowners improve the resource efficiency of their homes from low-cost fixes and DIY projects to retrofitting and replacing systems to big -budget remodeling projects. The course also looks at constructing a new, resource-efficient home and the value that real estate professionals can bring…

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: Friday, October 11  – 9:00am-4:30pm Cost for Course 1: $199.00 Course 2 – The Tax Course, 4 clock hours Time for Course 2: Monday, October 14 – 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…

Cost: *Members $99.00 & Non-Members $129.00, 7.5 Clock Hours. NAR GREEN- Day 2 Representing Buyers and Sellers of Resource-Efficient Homes The second course in the designation program sequence, focuses on applying the knowledge of resource-efficient, smart, and certified homes gained in the preceding course and adapting core real estate skills to build business success in the niche market for resource-efficient homes. Students will learn about: · Consumer Motivations and Priorities · The New Market Drivers & Home Valuation · Listing…

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 $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 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 knowledgeable…

Cost: *Members $45.00 & Non-Members $70.00, 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 $20.00 & Non-Members $35.00, No Clock Hours. Give yourself a raise and cut your tax bill.  The new Tax Law is here.  Are you prepared? In this fast-paced, informative program you will learn: What changes have occurred and how it will affect your business deductions. How to find new ways to deduct your entertainment & automobile. How to turn your family’s medical expenses into tax-favored business expenses. How to increase home-office deductions and how it’s easier and safer…

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 $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: *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: For Real Estate Agents - $295.00, 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 Staging! Effectively communicate the benefits of Staging using proven Staging sayings…