Cost: *Members $39.00 & Non-Members $59.00, 3 Clock Hours. This new REALTOR® Ethics course explores where our business decisions come from. Possible sources are Law, Realtor Code of Ethics, and your own personal morals and beliefs, which is a mix of your own history, education, religion, etc.  The Code of Ethics is reviewed and considered as it may exceed the requirements of the law.  Through our examples, we will find that sometimes there is no right or wrong answer to…

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 $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 $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 74 real estate professionals have been murdered on the job annually…

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 $20.00 & Non-Members $35.00, 3 Clock Hours. “Building a successful real estate business in 2018 requires new skills, new tools, and a new mindset to thrive in today’s shifting real estate environment. Learn the top 3 most important video strategies to get more referrals, increase conversions, and sell more homes using the video camera you keep in your pocket!” Instructor: Howard Chung Refreshments will be provided by Steve Theodore, Virtuance *Only Active REALTOR® members of SKCR are eligible to receive Member price online.…

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: *Members $39.00 & Non-Members $59.00, 3 Clock Hours. This new REALTOR® Ethics course explores where our business decisions come from. Possible sources are Law, Realtor Code of Ethics, and your own personal morals and beliefs, which is a mix of your own history, education, religion, etc.  The Code of Ethics is reviewed and considered as it may exceed the requirements of the law.  Through our examples, we will find that sometimes there is no right or wrong answer to…

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 $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. This Class is designed to walk Brokers though the different areas of due diligence that are laid out in the purchase contract, including Title, Appraisal, Loan Conditions, as well as those not specifically identified that may lead to liability down the road, such as septic, mold, marijuana, oil and gas, water rights (and other general inspection and higher level diligence items). There will also be an open forum for market topics…

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 $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 $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: $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. 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: $499.00, 15 Clock Hours. Master Certified Negotiation Expert Designation. Are You Ready for the Highest Level Training in Real Estate Negotiations? Do you want to communicate, persuade, and influence on a master level? Is now your time to earn the Premier Designation of MCNE®? IF YOUR ANSWER IS 'YES'... YOU ARE INVITED TO REGISTER FOR THIS ALL NEW CLASS: MCNE Advanced Concepts Seminar Here's How the MCNE Works ... The Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) designation is the premier negotiation designation in…