Education

Apply for a $500 PREF scholarship

Thursday, June 17, 2010
By Meghan Tinkham, e-PRO
Apply for a $500 PREF scholarship

With $500 from the Pennsylvania REALTORS® Education Foundation, a REALTOR® could complete a designation course and cover room expenses at TriplePlay REALTORS® Convention and Expo. »

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Designation offers timely information on short sales

Friday, May 14, 2010
By Kim Shindle
Designation offers timely information on short sales

In just over two years, the Distressed Property Institute has trained more than 20,000 real estate professionals who have received the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation. Membership has doubled in the last seven months and there are currently 317 CDPE designated agents in Pennsylvania. »

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Podcast: Deadline approaches to renew real estate licenses

Monday, April 26, 2010
By Samantha Elliott Krepps
Podcast: Deadline approaches to renew real estate licenses

Deputy Commissioner Mark Vessella with the Department of State's Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs says licensees should renew shortly after receiving renewal cards in the mail. »

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Real estate licenses to be renewed by May 31

Monday, April 19, 2010
By Kim Shindle
Real estate licenses to be renewed by May 31

Nearly 6,700 real estate licensees have renewed their licenses so far and the deadline to renew is fast approaching, according to the State Real Estate Commission. »

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Knowing tax regs gives REALTORS® an advantage

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
By Kim Shindle
Knowing tax regs gives REALTORS® an advantage

Chandra Hall will be presenting “The Good, the Bad, the Taxable and the Investor” at the four PAR District Conferences April 27-30. The course will help raise awareness, outline basic tax rules and show how to integrate them into a real estate business. »

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Podcast: Need a designation? A PREF scholarship can help

Monday, March 22, 2010
By Samantha Elliott Krepps
Podcast: Need a designation? A PREF scholarship can help

Last year 30 REALTORS® from across the state were able to continue their education with financial assistance from the PA REALTORS® Education Foundation. »

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District conferences slated across the state

Friday, March 5, 2010
By Kim Shindle
District conferences slated across the state

Real estate expert Chandra Hall will present “The Good, the Bad, the Taxable and the Investor” during a three-and-a-half hour session each morning at four district conferences across the commonwealth April 27-30. »

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PHFA offers lending seminars for REALTORS®

Friday, February 26, 2010
By Kim Shindle
PHFA offers lending seminars for REALTORS®

Seminars, which cost $25 per person, are being held in March at three locations across Pennsylvania. »

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Expanded GI Bill benefits eligible for some designations

Thursday, February 18, 2010
By Kim Shindle
Expanded GI Bill benefits eligible for some designations

The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and GREEN designations classroom courses offered through PRI are all eligible for GI Bill benefits and these benefits are retroactive to October 16, 2008. »

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State appraisal board outlines new guidelines for appraisal trainees

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
By Kim Shindle
State appraisal board outlines new guidelines for appraisal trainees

Seventy-five hours of education will be required later this year prior to becoming an appraisal trainee under new regulations proposed by the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, according to Daniel Bradley, board chair. »

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