Education
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. »
2 Comments »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. »
3 Comments »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. »
2 Comments »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. »
No Comments »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. »
No Comments »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. »
1 Comment »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. »
1 Comment »PHFA offers lending seminars for REALTORS®
Seminars, which cost $25 per person, are being held in March at three locations across Pennsylvania. »
1 Comment »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. »
2 Comments »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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