Education
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. »
No Comments »REALTORS® need 14 hours continuing education by May 31
Agents who received their licenses between Dec. 1, 2007 and Nov. 30, 2009 are required to take 14 hours of continuing education in specific, mandatory commission-developed courses. Those who received their licenses after Nov. 30, 2009 will be waived from continuing education for the 2010 renewal but will be required to take the... »
1 Comment »New year means new changes to Code of Ethics
With the new year comes new changes to the NAR Code of Ethics and related procedures. »
3 Comments »Swanepoel says REALTORS® need ‘extreme makeover’
The real estate industry needs to change to serve consumers the way they want and expect to be served, according to Stefan Swanepoel, a noted real estate expert who annually publishes Swanepoel Trends Report. »
1 Comment »There’s still time to attend Triple Play next week
Onsite registration is just $90 for REALTORS® and they’ll enjoy nationally recognized speakers, a trade show and networking opportunities. »
No Comments »Triple Play advance registration ends
Make sure you get the courses you want and need by registering online for Triple Play REALTORS® Convention. Advance registration ends Friday, Nov. 20 and online registration is just $65. »
No Comments »Designations give REALTORS® an edge
According to a 2009 NAR Member Profile survey, the median income of REALTORS® without a designation was $28,400 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $55,700. REALTORS® who pursue professional designations have a distinct competitive edge as a result of their increased expertise and marketability. »
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