Minnesota Real Estate Broker CE Live Online Course Calendar

As a real estate professional, encountering property that is on water, near water, or comes with a water feature is very common.

In this course, you will learn how to effectively guide your clients in making appropriate decisions concerning buying, selling, and assessing properties in which water is involved. By the end of this course, you will be able to answer the following questions and more: “What are the risks of a pond on the property?” “Does a rain garden increase the value of a property?” “Can those cattails be cleared for a better view of the lake?”

Our expert instructor also addresses issues that arise regarding storm water run-off, ponds, wetlands, and streams. You’ll learn the real estate value of safe drinking water from private and municipal well sources, as well as who owns water assets and who is responsible for associated costs. This course will inform you of essential facts and critical knowledge that can save you and your clients from making costly real estate decisions.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Explains basic impacts of water on property
• What you need to know about water issues in order to represent your clients well
• Learn how water affects the value of property
• Understand the issues surrounding drainage, stormwater run-off, septic systems, private wells, and sound water management practices

This class satisfies Wisconsin’s 13-hour education requirement to obtain a real estate salesperson license by endorsement. You qualify for this class if: A) you currently hold an active license in a state other than Wisconsin; or B) your license held in another state expired no more than two years ago. Minnesota students who complete this class also will receive 7.5 hours of Minnesota CE.

Now, in just two days you can complete your Wisconsin pre-licensing education requirements AND get 7.5 hours of Minnesota continuing education.
Are you one of the many Minnesota real estate licensees who have considered obtaining your Wisconsin real estate license, but haven’t wanted to deal with the hassle? Well, we have good news: The Wisconsin licensing process is a snap for Minnesota licensees!

Regulations in Wisconsin allow currently licensed Minnesota brokers and salespersons to obtain a Wisconsin license of the same level by attending approved education and passing the Wisconsin Real Estate Licensing Exam. To obtain a salesperson or broker license by endorsement (for applicants who have been licensed in another state within the past two years):

• Salespersons AND brokers must complete a board-approved 13-hour pre-license education program for salespersons. (Brokers must complete an additional six hours of education.)
• Pass the salesperson exam. (Brokers must complete the salesperson exam AND the broker exam.)
• Submit an application.

Please Note: Students will be shipped a pre-test. This pre-test should be completed BEFORE attending the live online class.

Complete Your Wisconsin Salesperson Education Requirements in Just Two Days
That’s right—just two days. Prepared, scheduled, and presented to meet the needs of busy Minnesota real estate professionals who want to obtain a Wisconsin license, this two-day program will teach you exactly how to comply with Wisconsin laws... and it will prepare you for success on test day.

Experienced Wisconsin Instructors Cover the Laws
Your Live Online instructors are experienced Wisconsin trainers. They cover all of the topics required by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing and included in the exam.

Your Completion Certificate
Upon successful completion of this Live Online course, you will receive a completion certificate showing 13 credit hours of Wisconsin Salesperson licensing education. Individuals seeking a broker license will need to complete an additional 6 hours of education.

BONUS! Also Approved for 7.5 Hours of Minnesota Continuing Education
If you currently hold a Minnesota salesperson or broker license, you’ll be happy to know that you can complete the hours to obtain a Wisconsin license and fulfill 7.5 hours of Minnesota continuing education requirement at the same time.

Topics Include:

• Wisconsin Licensing Legislation and Rules
• Agency
• Ownership and Transfer of Property
• Land Use Controls and Regulations
• Valuing and Financing Property; Calculations
• Disclosures
• Contract Law and Approved Forms
• Business Ethics
• Fair Housing
• Federal Antitrust Law
• Trust Accounts, Responsibilities, and Leasing

Please Note: Students will be shipped a pre-test. This pre-test should be completed BEFORE attending the live online class.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7.5 hours of real estate continuing education.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate continuing education.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

Stay up-to-date on the latest changes in real estate financing!

Knowing and understanding today’s mortgage and financing options is a critical part of the home buying and selling process for real estate professionals.
This course guides you through the integral financing process of a real estate transaction and the complex choices in mortgage financing. You will learn how to thrive in this business by understanding the current trends, laws, and requirements in this industry. The course covers topics such as COVID-19, condominium association approvals, steps for a successful closing, credit scoring and FICO 10, and loan programs, as well as recent changes to the typical loan program choices and mortgage regulations.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of real estate continuing education.

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate continuing education.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

Market Analysis is a very important step in the appraisal process. This course will review major concepts of the market analysis process including supply and demand factors. Relying on charts and statistics from the MLS systems and other services requires competency and knowledge of how the data was gathered and processed. Appraisers are required by USPAP to be competent in the analytical methods used during the appraisal process. Using real data, students will be able to understand how to gather data, analyze data, and draw conclusions for the neighborhood. Students will understand how seasonal, increasing, and decreasing markets work and display in the statistical analysis of a market area.

Each student will gain a better understanding of analyzing different aspects of the market including:

• Seasonal anomalies in markets
• Absorption Rates
• Oversupply and undersupply conclusions
• Impact of outliers
• Supporting market conditions adjustments
• Reporting Market Conditions

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7.5 hours of real estate licensing continuing education.

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate licensing exam.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

This course encompasses the most current sustainable building practices, materials, applications, and more!

Learn key sustainability factors and their impact on costs, value, long-term savings, and the planet. While higher costs deliver increased efficiencies and are earth-friendly, what are today’s clients willing to invest in? You’ll learn from real estate professionals and contractors–what their clients want, including specifics regarding the most valued and sought-after sustainable building materials and practices, which may surprise you! This course takes you beyond the obvious and creates immediate value for you and your clients. Join us for this dynamic learning experience that will help you meet your clients’ needs in today’s sustainable world.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7.5 hours of broker continuing education.

Topics include:

• Sustainability Factors and Impact
• Creating Sustainability
• Water Conservation, Efficiency, and Safety
• Fuel: Conservation, Efficiency, and Safety

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate continuing education.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

Stay up-to-date on the latest changes in real estate financing!

Knowing and understanding today’s mortgage and financing options is a critical part of the home buying and selling process for real estate professionals.
This course guides you through the integral financing process of a real estate transaction and the complex choices in mortgage financing. You will learn how to thrive in this business by understanding the current trends, laws, and requirements in this industry. The course covers topics such as COVID-19, condominium association approvals, steps for a successful closing, credit scoring and FICO 10, and loan programs, as well as recent changes to the typical loan program choices and mortgage regulations.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of real estate continuing education.

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate licensing exam.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

This course encompasses the most current sustainable building practices, materials, applications, and more!

Learn key sustainability factors and their impact on costs, value, long-term savings, and the planet. While higher costs deliver increased efficiencies and are earth-friendly, what are today’s clients willing to invest in? You’ll learn from real estate professionals and contractors–what their clients want, including specifics regarding the most valued and sought-after sustainable building materials and practices, which may surprise you! This course takes you beyond the obvious and creates immediate value for you and your clients. Join us for this dynamic learning experience that will help you meet your clients’ needs in today’s sustainable world.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7.5 hours of broker continuing education.

Topics include:

• Sustainability Factors and Impact
• Creating Sustainability
• Water Conservation, Efficiency, and Safety
• Fuel: Conservation, Efficiency, and Safety

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate licensing exam.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

This course examines the factors driving today’s real estate market as millennial customers outpace baby boomers (previously the largest real estate customer group). You will learn about millennial preferences in housing, living, communicating. By understanding the wants/needs/trends of this population segment, you can better serve millennials as buyers and sellers, and you can also use this knowledge to the advantage of your non-millennial clients by positioning their properties to appeal to the millennial market.The information in this course can be used to understand and assess the market of a particular area to focus on increasing your ability to work effectively and productively with millennials to achieve their real estate goals.

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

No two transactions are the same; therefore, licensees need extensive knowledge to troubleshoot any circumstance encountered.

In this course, you’ll see how some of the most common issues are also the most time-consuming and carry the greatest risk for your client and yourself. You’ll have an opportunity for lively discussion as you are guided through the obstacles, dilemmas, and hurdles that you are likely to encounter in your real estate transactions. By identifying the potential minefields and possible remedies in various situations, you’ll be prepared to guide your clients to a smooth and memorable real estate experience.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits

• Discusses issues from the perspective of the buyer and the seller
• Allows for ample discussion—you’ll get to hear interesting problems others have faced and how those issues were resolved, as well as share your experiences with others
• Addresses topics that can only come from experience in dealing with people—the more you know about what other professionals have faced, the better prepared you can be when you’re in a similar situation

The Pandemic of 2020 brought many new challenges in tax planning affecting your clients and real estate. The passing of the CARES ACT had a significant impact. This course will discuss the important tax law changes you should be aware of to effectively represent your clients. Additionally, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) continues to provide many planning opportunities in 2021. This course will also illustrate how your business and personal income has been influenced by the 2020 pandemic. Join our tax expert Paul Miller to learn what’s new and necessary for your success!

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of real estate continuing education.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate licensing exam.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

This course examines the factors driving today’s real estate market as millennial customers outpace baby boomers (previously the largest real estate customer group). You will learn about millennial preferences in housing, living, communicating. By understanding the wants/needs/trends of this population segment, you can better serve millennials as buyers and sellers, and you can also use this knowledge to the advantage of your non-millennial clients by positioning their properties to appeal to the millennial market.The information in this course can be used to understand and assess the market of a particular area to focus on increasing your ability to work effectively and productively with millennials to achieve their real estate goals.

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Make sure you know and follow marketing guidelines!

Advances in marketing technology and methodology are great for business, but they can be worrisome for regulators who are responsible for ensuring consumers aren't being deceived through ads and testimonials. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge you need to protect consumers and to fulfill the disclosure and transparency requirements of federal law and regulations by avoiding business practices that can result in consumer confusion and deception. Learning objectives and key concepts are reinforced with video instruction, as well as interactive practice activities, quick quizzes, and unit exams.

Key Benefits:

• Understand how to meet the requirements for transparent advertising and marketing
• Learn how to protect yourself against complaints
• Interactive activities bolster your key concept instruction
• Quick quizzes test your topic comprehension

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate licensing exam.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

This course encompasses the most current sustainable building practices, materials, applications, and more!

Learn key sustainability factors and their impact on costs, value, long-term savings, and the planet. While higher costs deliver increased efficiencies and are earth-friendly, what are today’s clients willing to invest in? You’ll learn from real estate professionals and contractors–what their clients want, including specifics regarding the most valued and sought-after sustainable building materials and practices, which may surprise you! This course takes you beyond the obvious and creates immediate value for you and your clients. Join us for this dynamic learning experience that will help you meet your clients’ needs in today’s sustainable world.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7.5 hours of broker continuing education.

Topics include:

• Sustainability Factors and Impact
• Creating Sustainability
• Water Conservation, Efficiency, and Safety
• Fuel: Conservation, Efficiency, and Safety

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Gain the knowledge you need to represent clients skillfully in common interest community (CIC) transactions!

Learn about the required documents you need to secure for your buyer’s time-sensitive review. Many potential real estate buyers are intrigued about owning a property with shared amenities and services they would not be able to afford on their own, but they should be knowledgeable about the fees and limitations associated with these properties. You’ll also learn what to spot in those documents to help your clients determine whether the properties they are considering are sound investments.

Key Benefits:

• Understand your role and the value you bring to your clients by identifying the key documents to review
• Spot red flags to help your clients avoid potential bad investments
• Help your clients determine the financial health of the real estate
• Learn how to uncover hidden costs, so your clients aren’t caught off guard

As a real estate professional, encountering property that is on water, near water, or comes with a water feature is very common.

In this course, you will learn how to effectively guide your clients in making appropriate decisions concerning buying, selling, and assessing properties in which water is involved. By the end of this course, you will be able to answer the following questions and more: “What are the risks of a pond on the property?” “Does a rain garden increase the value of a property?” “Can those cattails be cleared for a better view of the lake?”

Our expert instructor also addresses issues that arise regarding storm water run-off, ponds, wetlands, and streams. You’ll learn the real estate value of safe drinking water from private and municipal well sources, as well as who owns water assets and who is responsible for associated costs. This course will inform you of essential facts and critical knowledge that can save you and your clients from making costly real estate decisions.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Explains basic impacts of water on property
• What you need to know about water issues in order to represent your clients well
• Learn how water affects the value of property
• Understand the issues surrounding drainage, stormwater run-off, septic systems, private wells, and sound water management practices

This class satisfies Wisconsin’s 13-hour education requirement to obtain a real estate salesperson license by endorsement. You qualify for this class if: A) you currently hold an active license in a state other than Wisconsin; or B) your license held in another state expired no more than two years ago. Minnesota students who complete this class also will receive 7.5 hours of Minnesota CE.

Now, in just two days you can complete your Wisconsin pre-licensing education requirements AND get 7.5 hours of Minnesota continuing education.
Are you one of the many Minnesota real estate licensees who have considered obtaining your Wisconsin real estate license, but haven’t wanted to deal with the hassle? Well, we have good news: The Wisconsin licensing process is a snap for Minnesota licensees!

Regulations in Wisconsin allow currently licensed Minnesota brokers and salespersons to obtain a Wisconsin license of the same level by attending approved education and passing the Wisconsin Real Estate Licensing Exam. To obtain a salesperson or broker license by endorsement (for applicants who have been licensed in another state within the past two years):

• Salespersons AND brokers must complete a board-approved 13-hour pre-license education program for salespersons. (Brokers must complete an additional six hours of education.)
• Pass the salesperson exam. (Brokers must complete the salesperson exam AND the broker exam.)
• Submit an application.

Please Note: Students will be shipped a pre-test. This pre-test should be completed BEFORE attending the live online class.

Complete Your Wisconsin Salesperson Education Requirements in Just Two Days
That’s right—just two days. Prepared, scheduled, and presented to meet the needs of busy Minnesota real estate professionals who want to obtain a Wisconsin license, this two-day program will teach you exactly how to comply with Wisconsin laws... and it will prepare you for success on test day.

Experienced Wisconsin Instructors Cover the Laws
Your Live Online instructors are experienced Wisconsin trainers. They cover all of the topics required by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing and included in the exam.

Your Completion Certificate
Upon successful completion of this Live Online course, you will receive a completion certificate showing 13 credit hours of Wisconsin Salesperson licensing education. Individuals seeking a broker license will need to complete an additional 6 hours of education.

BONUS! Also Approved for 7.5 Hours of Minnesota Continuing Education
If you currently hold a Minnesota salesperson or broker license, you’ll be happy to know that you can complete the hours to obtain a Wisconsin license and fulfill 7.5 hours of Minnesota continuing education requirement at the same time.

Topics Include:

• Wisconsin Licensing Legislation and Rules
• Agency
• Ownership and Transfer of Property
• Land Use Controls and Regulations
• Valuing and Financing Property; Calculations
• Disclosures
• Contract Law and Approved Forms
• Business Ethics
• Fair Housing
• Federal Antitrust Law
• Trust Accounts, Responsibilities, and Leasing

Please Note: Students will be shipped a pre-test. This pre-test should be completed BEFORE attending the live online class.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7.5 hours of real estate continuing education.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate continuing education.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

Stay up-to-date on the latest changes in real estate financing!

Knowing and understanding today’s mortgage and financing options is a critical part of the home buying and selling process for real estate professionals.
This course guides you through the integral financing process of a real estate transaction and the complex choices in mortgage financing. You will learn how to thrive in this business by understanding the current trends, laws, and requirements in this industry. The course covers topics such as COVID-19, condominium association approvals, steps for a successful closing, credit scoring and FICO 10, and loan programs, as well as recent changes to the typical loan program choices and mortgage regulations.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of real estate continuing education.

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Green is not a stagnant definition. Rather, practices…a philosophy of interconnected ideas and choices…resulting in reduced environmental impact. Green building techniques have been used for centuries. The modern green building movement began in the 1970s as a result of both oil price increases and the rise of the environmental movement.

This course provides you with a basic understanding of green attributes and lifestyles. It establishes a baseline of information and investigation, creates common terminology and resources for green building, and explores associated tax incentives.

Topics Include:

• LEED
• Energy Star
• Sustainability
• Passive solar design
• Thermal solar
• Tax credits and rebates

Key Points:

• Learn what Energy Star means
• Discuss the “green” philosophy
• Review the elements of a “green” home
• Differentiate passive solar and thermal solar
• Identify tax credits and rebates

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate licensing exam.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

This course encompasses the most current sustainable building practices, materials, applications, and more!

Learn key sustainability factors and their impact on costs, value, long-term savings, and the planet. While higher costs deliver increased efficiencies and are earth-friendly, what are today’s clients willing to invest in? You’ll learn from real estate professionals and contractors–what their clients want, including specifics regarding the most valued and sought-after sustainable building materials and practices, which may surprise you! This course takes you beyond the obvious and creates immediate value for you and your clients. Join us for this dynamic learning experience that will help you meet your clients’ needs in today’s sustainable world.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7.5 hours of broker continuing education.

Topics include:

• Sustainability Factors and Impact
• Creating Sustainability
• Water Conservation, Efficiency, and Safety
• Fuel: Conservation, Efficiency, and Safety

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Make sure you know and follow marketing guidelines!

Advances in marketing technology and methodology are great for business, but they can be worrisome for regulators who are responsible for ensuring consumers aren't being deceived through ads and testimonials. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge you need to protect consumers and to fulfill the disclosure and transparency requirements of federal law and regulations by avoiding business practices that can result in consumer confusion and deception. Learning objectives and key concepts are reinforced with video instruction, as well as interactive practice activities, quick quizzes, and unit exams.

Key Benefits:

• Understand how to meet the requirements for transparent advertising and marketing
• Learn how to protect yourself against complaints
• Interactive activities bolster your key concept instruction
• Quick quizzes test your topic comprehension

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate licensing exam.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

This course examines the factors driving today’s real estate market as millennial customers outpace baby boomers (previously the largest real estate customer group). You will learn about millennial preferences in housing, living, communicating. By understanding the wants/needs/trends of this population segment, you can better serve millennials as buyers and sellers, and you can also use this knowledge to the advantage of your non-millennial clients by positioning their properties to appeal to the millennial market.The information in this course can be used to understand and assess the market of a particular area to focus on increasing your ability to work effectively and productively with millennials to achieve their real estate goals.

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to complete your continuing education hours.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

To get a quick refresher, or a simple breakdown of how commercial real estate works, this course can help!

Forming an essential, necessary, base or core, one of central importance. This is the description of the term fundamental. In the practice of commercial real estate, there exist many categories, types, and specialties. In each case, the fundamentals behind the vocation are utilized to help form the essential core of principles. Commercial real estate itself generally refers to property that is intended to generate a profit. This typically takes the form of capital gains, sales, or some other type of rental income that utilizes the real estate itself.

This course is a concise guide designed to help filter through some of the complexities related to commercial real estate and to narrow the comprehensive scope to a more basic format.

Topics Include:

• Introduction to commercial real estate formats
• Dimensions and their roles
• Application of components
• Terminology for commercial real estate

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Perplexed by property management?  You are not alone – but the confusion can be addressed and money made!!

Property management is a very prominent aspect in the field of commercial real estate.  This category of commercial real estate can be heavily regulated, dependent on locale, and in most areas it is typically overseen at the municipal level by specific commissions or licensure boards. The law of a particular region will help shape the framework, but the elementary principles that are involved in the actual day to day tasks of property management remain the same. Commercial real estate, as applied to property management, focuses on principles, and where applicable local laws and standards, to help get a broad view of the subject.

Topics Include:

• Functions and property management
• Responsibilities in the field
• Protocol for managers
• Basic rules in commercial real estate

As a real estate professional, encountering property that is on water, near water, or comes with a water feature is very common.

In this course, you will learn how to effectively guide your clients in making appropriate decisions concerning buying, selling, and assessing properties in which water is involved. By the end of this course, you will be able to answer the following questions and more: “What are the risks of a pond on the property?” “Does a rain garden increase the value of a property?” “Can those cattails be cleared for a better view of the lake?”

Our expert instructor also addresses issues that arise regarding storm water run-off, ponds, wetlands, and streams. You’ll learn the real estate value of safe drinking water from private and municipal well sources, as well as who owns water assets and who is responsible for associated costs. This course will inform you of essential facts and critical knowledge that can save you and your clients from making costly real estate decisions.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Explains basic impacts of water on property
• What you need to know about water issues in order to represent your clients well
• Learn how water affects the value of property
• Understand the issues surrounding drainage, stormwater run-off, septic systems, private wells, and sound water management practices

The Pandemic of 2020 brought many new challenges in tax planning affecting your clients and real estate. The passing of the CARES ACT had a significant impact. This course will discuss the important tax law changes you should be aware of to effectively represent your clients. Additionally, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) continues to provide many planning opportunities in 2021. This course will also illustrate how your business and personal income has been influenced by the 2020 pandemic. Join our tax expert Paul Miller to learn what’s new and necessary for your success!

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of real estate continuing education.

As a real estate professional, encountering property that is on water, near water, or comes with a water feature is very common.

In this course, you will learn how to effectively guide your clients in making appropriate decisions concerning buying, selling, and assessing properties in which water is involved. By the end of this course, you will be able to answer the following questions and more: “What are the risks of a pond on the property?” “Does a rain garden increase the value of a property?” “Can those cattails be cleared for a better view of the lake?”

Our expert instructor also addresses issues that arise regarding storm water run-off, ponds, wetlands, and streams. You’ll learn the real estate value of safe drinking water from private and municipal well sources, as well as who owns water assets and who is responsible for associated costs. This course will inform you of essential facts and critical knowledge that can save you and your clients from making costly real estate decisions.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Explains basic impacts of water on property
• What you need to know about water issues in order to represent your clients well
• Learn how water affects the value of property
• Understand the issues surrounding drainage, stormwater run-off, septic systems, private wells, and sound water management practices

Gain the knowledge you need to represent clients skillfully in common interest community (CIC) transactions!

Learn about the required documents you need to secure for your buyer’s time-sensitive review. Many potential real estate buyers are intrigued about owning a property with shared amenities and services they would not be able to afford on their own, but they should be knowledgeable about the fees and limitations associated with these properties. You’ll also learn what to spot in those documents to help your clients determine whether the properties they are considering are sound investments.

Key Benefits:

• Understand your role and the value you bring to your clients by identifying the key documents to review
• Spot red flags to help your clients avoid potential bad investments
• Help your clients determine the financial health of the real estate
• Learn how to uncover hidden costs, so your clients aren’t caught off guard

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate licensing exam.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

This course encompasses the most current sustainable building practices, materials, applications, and more!

Learn key sustainability factors and their impact on costs, value, long-term savings, and the planet. While higher costs deliver increased efficiencies and are earth-friendly, what are today’s clients willing to invest in? You’ll learn from real estate professionals and contractors–what their clients want, including specifics regarding the most valued and sought-after sustainable building materials and practices, which may surprise you! This course takes you beyond the obvious and creates immediate value for you and your clients. Join us for this dynamic learning experience that will help you meet your clients’ needs in today’s sustainable world.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7.5 hours of broker continuing education.

Topics include:

• Sustainability Factors and Impact
• Creating Sustainability
• Water Conservation, Efficiency, and Safety
• Fuel: Conservation, Efficiency, and Safety

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate continuing education.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

Market Analysis is a very important step in the appraisal process. This course will review major concepts of the market analysis process including supply and demand factors. Relying on charts and statistics from the MLS systems and other services requires competency and knowledge of how the data was gathered and processed. Appraisers are required by USPAP to be competent in the analytical methods used during the appraisal process. Using real data, students will be able to understand how to gather data, analyze data, and draw conclusions for the neighborhood. Students will understand how seasonal, increasing, and decreasing markets work and display in the statistical analysis of a market area.

Each student will gain a better understanding of analyzing different aspects of the market including:

• Seasonal anomalies in markets
• Absorption Rates
• Oversupply and undersupply conclusions
• Impact of outliers
• Supporting market conditions adjustments
• Reporting Market Conditions

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7.5 hours of real estate licensing continuing education.

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