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CONTINUING EDUCATION Course Overviews CE - 1
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF AGENCY / DISCLOSURE CE - 2
REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS CE - 3
FROM CONTRACTS TO CLOSING CE - 4
AGENT & BROKER RESPONSIBILITY CE - 5
REAL ESTATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
CE - 7 NAR ETHICS & LAWS GOVERNING ARKANSAS LICENSEES (CE) To return to CE Schedule page click here.
CE - 8 How To Avoid Paying A Defense Lawyer (CE)
CE-10 - Sold Not Sued! A Guide to Reducing Risk in the Sale of Residential Properties (CE)
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Who are you representing? Are you sure? This course has become one of the higher demand
courses offered on Agency. It is not a hum drum of muddled tap dancing around what could
be perceived as a boring subject. It is filled with both practical as well as legal
information required of those who represent others. It addresses the advantages and
disadvantages of each of the approaches to agency as allowed under Arkansas law, and
informs the student of any regulation
changes that affects agency and how it will affect the way we do business. Learn more
about why the disclosure form is best used with the party whom we "do not
represent" and the seriousness of the provision that states the evidence of
disclosure is placed upon the "licensee". The course further, in a practical
manner, reviews in depth the actual disclosure and agency (employment) forms typically
used by Arkansas agents to conduct business. To
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The potential of a happy satisfied Client and Customer, or a lawsuit, lingers in
the shadows of every real estate closing. Be a smiling agent and broker by learning what
constitutes legal contracts and how to address those elements which are more prone to
create legal problems. This course additionally offers a practical review of various
provisions, clauses and legal intent found within several of the forms used by Arkansas
agents. The student will also have the opportunity to learn of changes which have occurred
to current pre-printed forms and the rational for such changes. Likewise a discussion will
involve the new forms being offered for the first time this year, their purpose and how to
use them to further reduce risk. Once this course has been taken, it would be good as an
updated refresher course every year for anyone wishing to reduce the risk of having to
visit the Courthouse and being addressed as "the respondent". To
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I wrote a contract, now what do I do!? Learn how to better work with
Attorney's, home inspectors, title companies, etc., in understanding their
requirements and finding solutions to problems. Review various
types of forms that may be utilized at closings. Furthermore, with
the Arkansas Real Estate Commission making random checks of Real Estate
Company Trust Accounts, this course provides an understanding of the Laws
and Regulations that govern trust accounts. From the receiving and
depositing requirements to the proper accounting and disbursement
procedures, this course will help you be prepared for a trust account
review. Learn what the investigators are looking for and how Brokers
and Agents can
be prepared for a positive visit with them. To
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Through this course the student will explore the legal, ethical and
professional relationships which are to be created and maintained between
the Agent and Broker. As they learn how to fulfill their joint
endeavors in meeting the real estate needs of the public, the risk of legal
liability should greatly be reduced for both. Learn what it means to
be an "Independent Contractor" and how the laws address
"Independent Dealing" and "Self Dealing" issues.
The course goes beyond the mere requirements of law and addresses a higher
performance standard by reviewing the practical side of professional
"Ethics" and "Standards of Practice" as established by
the National Association of Realtors. The relationship between the
"Agent and the Client/Customer", the "Agent and the
Public", and the "Agent with other Agents" will all be
explored. Every licensee at some point should be exposed to the
materials provided in this course. To
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Who should be responsible to do that? Why Me? That's not my job, is it? Learn from this
class where specific individuals must perform certain task and where flexibility exists.
Explore the importance of a written office "Policy and Procedures Manual" and
share in the group discussions of what should be addressed within it. This course allows
the student a lot of latitude in personal expression of what it takes to structure a
successful company consistent with law and good business practice. Bring your thoughts and
willingness to participate to class with you. They will both be in demand. Also, be
prepared to take some new ideas home with you from this group effort. To
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Join us in taking an in-depth evaluation of ethical
practices for real estate professionals. Laws are the minimum performance that
society will accept, whereas applied ethics raises one to an elevated level of
public favor. This course will help empower agents to both gain and retain a
high referral base of clients and customers as a result of applying the
principles taught. Move past the mere theory of good business ethics and learn
it's practical application to the everyday business of successful real estate
brokers and agents. Come prepared to both enjoy and learn from this very
"ethical" experience!! 
In a litigious society an agent can never know too much on how to avoid the
risk of litigation. Learn about changes in Arkansas law which became
effective on January 1, 2008 affecting such things as title insurance as
well as property management. Stay informed to the responsibilities
when dealing with foreign investors or requirements when working with any
buyers wishing to pay for the purchase in cash. Learn how the Arkansas
Department of Environmental Quality and CERCLA can impact property use and
impose liabilities to Arkansas property owners. All this and more is
covered in this risk reduction class which meets the continuing education
requirements for Arkansas licensees.
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