Education

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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REALTORS® need 14 hours continuing education by May 31

Friday, January 15, 2010
By Kim Shindle
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... »

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New year means new changes to Code of Ethics

Thursday, January 14, 2010
By Meghan Tinkham, e-PRO
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. »

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Swanepoel says REALTORS® need ‘extreme makeover’

Thursday, December 17, 2009
By Kim Shindle
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. »

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There’s still time to attend Triple Play next week

Thursday, December 3, 2009
By Kim Shindle
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. »

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Triple Play advance registration ends

Friday, November 20, 2009
By Kim Shindle
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. »

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Designations give REALTORS® an edge

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
By Kim Shindle
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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