Minnesota Real Estate Broker CE Live Course Calendar

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

The only thing constant in the real estate business is change. Buckle up.

This course answers today’s compelling questions about what is happening in the real estate industry, including how you need to respond to remain relevant. Rapidly changing market conditions require real estate agents to be current and adaptable. Adjusting your business practices, with precise accuracy and timing, employing the right tools and approach to provide the highest quality service and representation to your clients is essential.

Learn about how the new players and options in the real estate world are impacting clients. While property information used to be proprietary only to real estate licensees, it is now available to everyone, just one click away. Join us for the exciting and informative course to learn more about the many forces impacting you, your clients, and the real estate industry today.

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

Topics Include:

• What’s changing and who is causing it?
• Where is the impact most significant?
• Recognizing client expectations
• What’s needed to effectively satisfy today’s clients
• Trending real estate tools
• Defining and providing service beyond expectations

Real estate is a perfect tool for creating a legacy.

In this course, you will learn why so many families transfer not only wealth, but also history and meaningful connections to the next generation with the deed to real property. You’ll learn how to create legacy with real estate, some of the special and legal considerations you should know, and also how to design a self-funding mechanism for improvements, repairs, taxes, insurance, and management of the property. 

Our industry expert will also share with you the current estate and gift tax exemptions and valuable annual gift tax exclusion information. You’ll learn about the options for transferring real estate to the next generation, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. You’ll also learn about advanced methods of transfer and the transfer on death deed (TODD). Join us to acquire the essentials you need  to make the best real estate decisions that will live on for years to come.

Topics include

• Why real estate is a good choice in legacy planning
• Legal concerns
• Transfer alternatives
• Co-tenancy agreements, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and trusts

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

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Receive your 2019-2020 Required Module credit!

As a licensee, you are expected to understand numerous laws and regulations on top of having an awareness of unique issues in your market. This course will enhance your real estate knowledge and professionalism in the critical matters of Agency, Fair Housing, and Energy.

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

Key Benefits:

• Understand the history and foundation of agency law and Minnesota license laws regarding agency relationships in a real estate transaction
• Learn key facts about federal fair housing law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Understand how issues of energy efficiency relate to the Minnesota market
• Satisfy Minnesota’s annual requirement for salespeople to take a required module, as well as the broker 1-hour requirement
• Satisfy Minnesota’s requirement for 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing continuing education

Stay current on the latest changes in real estate financing!

Understanding today’s mortgage and financing options is critical for real estate professionals. This course guides you through the complex choices in mortgage financing. Learn how to thrive in this business by understanding the current industry trends, laws, and requirements.

This course will bring you up to date and give you the information your clients are requesting. Learn about new loan programs and mortgage regulations.

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

Topics include:

• FNMA HomeReady program
• Asset assist programs
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
• Determining PITI
• Credit scoring
• Steps for a successful closing

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Licensed real estate brokers and salespersons in Wisconsin must satisfy continuing education requirements during each licensing period—December 15 of even-numbered years to December 14 of even-numbered years. As one of six approved courses, this course fulfills 3 hours of the required 18 hours of continuing education in each biennium.

This live course fulfills the requirements of Wisconsin’s 2019–2020 Continuing Education Curriculum for Course 1: Wisconsin Listing Contracts. It delves into the statutes and regulations that pertain to disclosure obligations and real estate reports, appropriate marketing and advertising, and commissions. The final exam contains 15 multiple-choice items.

Key Benefits:

• Approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education, including 1 hour of credit for Agency continuing education
• Approved by the State of Wisconsin: Department of Regulation and Licensing for 3 hours of real estate continuing education
• Ideal for dually approved Minnesota and Wisconsin real estate licensees

Licensed real estate brokers and salespersons in Wisconsin must satisfy continuing education requirements during each licensing period—December 15 of even-numbered years to December 14 of even-numbered years. As one of six approved courses, this course fulfills 3 hours of the required 18 hours of continuing education in each biennium.

This live course fulfills the requirements of Wisconsin’s 2019–2020 Continuing Education Curriculum for Course 2: Wisconsin Offers to Purchase. Topics include inspection and testing, financing and appraisal contingencies, and closing of buyer’s property and secondary offer contingencies. The final exam contains 15 multiple-choice items.

Key Benefits:

• Approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education
• Approved by the State of Wisconsin: Department of Regulation and Licensing for 3 hours of real estate continuing education
• Ideal for dually approved Minnesota and Wisconsin real estate licensees

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Licensed real estate brokers and salespersons in Wisconsin must satisfy continuing education requirements during each licensing period—December 15 of even-numbered years to December 14 of even-numbered years. As one of six approved courses, this course fulfills 3 hours of the required 18 hours of continuing education in each biennium.

This live course fulfills the requirements of Wisconsin’s 2019–2020 Continuing Education Curriculum for Course 3: Wisconsin New Developments. Topics include Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Complaint and Discipline Process, Wisconsin Real Estate Statutes and Administrative Code, and Wisconsin Approved Forms. The final exam contains 15 multiple-choice items.

Key Benefits:

• Approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education
• Approved by the State of Wisconsin: Department of Regulation and Licensing for 3 hours of real estate continuing education
• Ideal for dually approved Minnesota and Wisconsin real estate licensees

Ethics and consumer protection laws are constantly changing…stay in the know to stay out of trouble.

Licensed real estate brokers and salespersons in Wisconsin must satisfy continuing education requirements during each licensing period—December 15 of even-numbered years to December 14 of even-numbered years. As one of six approved courses, this course fulfills three hours of the required 18 hours of continuing education in each biennium.

This live course fulfills the requirements of Wisconsin’s 2019–2020 Continuing Education Curriculum for Course 4: Wisconsin Real Estate Ethics and Consumer Protection. It examines the statutes and regulations that pertain to general licensee duties, including the duty to disclose material facts, fair housing laws and protected classes, assistance animals, specific responsibilities and ethical standards, and discipline of licensees. The final exam contains 15 multiple-choice items.

Key Benefits:

• Approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education
• Approved by the State of Wisconsin: Department of Regulation and Licensing for 3 hours of real estate continuing education
• Ideal for dually approved Minnesota and Wisconsin real estate licensees

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

From liens to cooperative agreement, learn what you need to know about real estate law and practice.

Licensed real estate brokers and salespersons in Wisconsin must satisfy continuing education requirements during each licensing period—December 15 of even-numbered years to December 14 of even-numbered years. As one of six approved courses, this course fulfills three hours of the required 18 hours of continuing education in each biennium.

This live course fulfills the requirements of Wisconsin’s 2019–2020 Continuing Education Curriculum for Course 5: Wisconsin Real Estate Law and Practice. The course delves into liens on real property for unpaid commissions, as well as aspects of liens such as perfection and satisfaction, fraud, misrepresentation, unethical practices, and referral fees and cooperative agreements. The final exam contains 15 multiple-choice items.

Key Benefits:

• Approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education
• Approved by the State of Wisconsin: Department of Regulation and Licensing for 3 hours of real estate continuing education
• Ideal for dually approved Minnesota and Wisconsin real estate licensees

Transactions can make or break you…learn everything you need to be successful.

Licensed real estate brokers and salespersons in Wisconsin must satisfy continuing education requirements during each licensing period—December 15 of even-numbered years to December 14 of even-numbered years. As one of six approved courses, this course fulfills three hours of the required 18 hours of continuing education in each biennium.

This live course fulfills the requirements of Wisconsin’s 2019–2020 Continuing Education Curriculum for Course 6: Wisconsin Real Estate Transactions. This course explores agency agreements, approved forms and when to use them, the many and varied contingencies on a contract to sell or purchase, the duties of independent practice and independent contractors, as well as the skills and forms involved in offer and counteroffer. The final exam contains 15 multiple-choice items.

Key Benefits:

• Approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education
• Approved by the State of Wisconsin: Department of Regulation and Licensing for 3 hours of real estate continuing education
• Ideal for dually approved Minnesota and Wisconsin real estate licensees

According to the EPA 2008 Lead Rule, anyone who disturbs greater than 20 square-feet of lead based paint on an exterior wall; or disturbs an area greater than 6 square-feet of interior paint per room needs to be trained in lead safe work practices. Brightwood's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program gives you all the information, training and forms you need to comply with this new federal requirement. This hands-on course will walk you through job set up, lead-safe construction techniques, and the proper methods for jobsite clean-up and verification.

The Lead Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program fulfills the mandatory eight-hour EPA training requirement, and has been approved for accreditation by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency as well as the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for contractor continuing education.

Upon successful course completion you will be able to ensure overall compliance with the EPA RR&P Program, including:

• Using an EPA acceptable test kit to determine the presence of lead based paint
• Provide on the job training for workers regarding lead safe practices
• Establish work area containment fields
• Direct work being performed on site
• Perform project cleaning verification
• Prepare required documentation

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 8 hours of real estate continuing education.
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 8 hours for contractor continuing education.

EPA accreditation to DF Institute, LLC dba Kaplan Real Estate Education for the purpose of certification under section 402 of TSCA for the renovator - refresher discipline.

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Corporations around the world still relocate thousands of their employees each year, despite the global move toward a more virtual work environment. In this course, you will learn how to become the world’s leading company A-listed relocation expert.

This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of relocation. You’ll learn about the players and the processes involved and how relocation listing transactions differ when a corporation purchases the property. You will also learn how to identify and negotiate common problems involving home sale timing, temporary housing, corporate benefit programs, tax implications and more!

If you want to open up a new business opportunity, skillfully representing relocation clients, increase your knowledge now. This course is an essential element to your business plan.

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

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 3/75 hours for contractor continuing education.

Topics Include:

• Critical partners: roles and responsibilities
• Process: Unique to relocation
• Addressing obstacles and resolving problems unique to relocations
• Cultivation of preferred networks to help generate more income
• Income and tax related considerations

Ever wonder the difference between mediation, arbitration, and litigation and when each is best suited for the situation?

In this class, you will learn the features, advantages, benefits, and limitations of each of these three dispute resolution types in order to help you educate your clients concerning their choices at critical and often tense decision making junctures.

Each of the three dispute resolution types are examined and explained in simple yet comprehensive terms to enable your understanding and increase your confidence in communicating the specifics clearly to your clients when they need it most. Learn the difference between binding and non-binding arbitration, the defining elements and consequences of both, as well as the potential for an arbitration appeal.  Many situations and questions, such as: “Should a single arbitrator be selected or a panel?” are considered for each of the dispute resolution options.

You will also examine what your specific role is in each type of resolution, including what is NOT your role and when consulting an attorney is vital. You’ll learn what happens when one dispute resolution method fails and what choices remain.  You may be surprised to learn where each of these resolutions takes place and how that can influence the accuracy and outcome of the decision. Real life situations illustrate each dispute resolution option to help you gain relevant and applicable knowledge to use in future situations, limit you chances of being sued, and prepare you for the real estate world of today.

Topics Include:

• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Litigation
• Sellers Property Disclosure Statement
• Inspection
• Case Study
• Lawsuits
• Title Insurance

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

This course offers current, relevant industry topics and data that will help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the construction industry.

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

The only thing constant in the real estate business is change. Buckle up.

This course answers today’s compelling questions about what is happening in the real estate industry, including how you need to respond to remain relevant. Rapidly changing market conditions require real estate agents to be current and adaptable. Adjusting your business practices, with precise accuracy and timing, employing the right tools and approach to provide the highest quality service and representation to your clients is essential.

Learn about how the new players and options in the real estate world are impacting clients. While property information used to be proprietary only to real estate licensees, it is now available to everyone, just one click away. Join us for the exciting and informative course to learn more about the many forces impacting you, your clients, and the real estate industry today.

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

Topics Include:

• What’s changing and who is causing it?
• Where is the impact most significant?
• Recognizing client expectations
• What’s needed to effectively satisfy today’s clients
• Trending real estate tools
• Defining and providing service beyond expectations

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Be aware of risks in your workplace

Even though “active shooter” situations gain most of the attention, and this course will discuss at length steps to survive these horrendous events, violence at the workplace is not limited to homicide.  It also involves threats, intimidations, harassment and assault.  The risks associated with workplace violence are a major concern for employers, liability insurers, workers compensation insurers, and employees, but few are trained to recognize and assess the risks

Very few employers and employees know effective methods effective methods to minimize the risks.  Attendees in this class will learn the magnitude of workplace violence and will become aware of factors that often foster violence including a hostile workplace, substance abuse by co-workers and more.

The course will outline various risk management strategies that can build safer workplaces including how to analyze the different forms of workplace, how to recognize the warning signals and some suggestions on how to avoid, escape and diffuse potentially dangerous situations.

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

The odds of experiencing business identity theft are ever-increasing. The risks your business faces are bigger yet.

From a criminal’s perspective, it is significantly more cost-effective to steal business identities than individual identities. Learn how not to let your clients or your business fall victim! One step beyond A Day in the Life of an Identify Thief, learn how business ID theft spells potential disaster for your livelihood and your clients’. Learn how to respond if your clients’ information or yours is compromised. Plus, learn how to spot and address the warning signs.

True stories reveal the methods thieves use and what red flags suggest. Learn how to protect your business from a potential data-breach disaster. There’s never been more opportunity for identity thieves to strike your business. You’ll get the tools and information you need to diminish the havoc of business ID theft.

 Topices Include:

• How business information is hijacked
• Red flags and appropriate actions
• How easy it is to get and misuse your business information
• Data breach prevention

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

Don’t miss your EPA lead-safe certification renewal and lose your EPA Certified Renovator status. Secure your seat and enroll today!

Attention all everyone who became an EPA Certified Renovator in year 2010 or earlier. That certification will expire after 5 years. You must complete this new 4-Hour EPA Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course in order to maintain your Certified Renovator status. Kaplan offers this EPA-approved 4-hour refresher course that will add an additional 5 years to your Certified Renovator status. This new course satisfies all the refresher requirements and includes a hands-on training session on testing for lead and cleaning verification. At the end of this course, you will receive an EPA certification showing your successful completion of the course, including photo ID. Remember that the EPA is finding and fining uncertified contractors for not being certified or for not following the RRP rules and procedures. The fines are up to $37,500 per occurrence per day. Don’t take a chance—take this fast-paced hands-on course and renew your EPA lead-safe certification.

Topics include:

• RRP rules and procedures
• Lead and cleaning verification

EPA accreditation to Virginia College, LLC DBA Brightwood Career Institute for the purpose of certification under section 402 of TSCA for the renovator - refresher discipline.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 4 hours for contractor continuing education.
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of real estate continuing education.

Receive your 2019-2020 Required Module credit!

As a licensee, you are expected to understand numerous laws and regulations on top of having an awareness of unique issues in your market. This course will enhance your real estate knowledge and professionalism in the critical matters of Agency, Fair Housing, and Energy.

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

Key Benefits:

• Understand the history and foundation of agency law and Minnesota license laws regarding agency relationships in a real estate transaction
• Learn key facts about federal fair housing law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Understand how issues of energy efficiency relate to the Minnesota market
• Satisfy Minnesota’s annual requirement for salespeople to take a required module, as well as the broker 1-hour requirement
• Satisfy Minnesota’s requirement for 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing continuing education

In this course, you will learn more about Minnesota making the contractor registration program permanent, as well as the details of this program. You’ll also explore universal design and how contractors can achieve new certifications, which are part of this rapidly growing market. In addition, you will review eight energy-related sales opportunities and receive an hour of energy focusing on an energy-conscious remodel.

Topics include:

• Minnesota contractor registration program
• Universal design
• Eight energy-related sales opportunities
• Energy hour on an energy-conscious remodel

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 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.

Topics Include:

• Who owns the water and what are the associated costs?
• Stormwater management and property effects
• Wetlands, ponds, and water features: assets or detriments?
• Private wells and municipal water sources
• Identification of potential real estate problems for clients

According to the EPA 2008 Lead Rule, anyone who disturbs greater than 20 square-feet of lead based paint on an exterior wall; or disturbs an area greater than 6 square-feet of interior paint per room needs to be trained in lead safe work practices. Brightwood's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program gives you all the information, training and forms you need to comply with this new federal requirement. This hands-on course will walk you through job set up, lead-safe construction techniques, and the proper methods for jobsite clean-up and verification.

The Lead Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program fulfills the mandatory eight-hour EPA training requirement, and has been approved for accreditation by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency as well as the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for contractor continuing education.

Upon successful course completion you will be able to ensure overall compliance with the EPA RR&P Program, including:

• Using an EPA acceptable test kit to determine the presence of lead based paint
• Provide on the job training for workers regarding lead safe practices
• Establish work area containment fields
• Direct work being performed on site
• Perform project cleaning verification
• Prepare required documentation

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 8 hours of real estate continuing education.
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 8 hours for contractor continuing education.

EPA accreditation to DF Institute, LLC dba Kaplan Real Estate Education for the purpose of certification under section 402 of TSCA for the renovator - refresher discipline.

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn the ins and outs of Common Interest Communities, one of the fasting growing forms of ownership in Minnesota and across the country.

This half-day course describes various forms of CICs, including condominiums, townhomes, cooperatives, mixed use, and conversions. It identifies the characteristics of the leading buyers (both Millennials and Baby Boomers), as well as ways to assess the CICs financial security. Including a sample balance sheet and budget, and a discussion of how the real estate market’s unprecedented fluctuations effect associations, this course covers all the essentials, from financing to marketing to management. Enroll Today!

Topics Include:

• Common Interest Communities and How They Operate
• Marketing in a CIC to Get Your Client Top Dollar
• Is the Association Financially Sound?
• What’s important in a Resale Disclosure?

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

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Congratulations! We have survived the recent economic crisis, and many indicators show that the housing market has rebounded and continues to grow. So what has changed in the last ten years in terms of the house and its components? What are homeowners expecting when building or remodeling a property?

This class will help both real estate agents and contractors achieve business success by understanding how the physical house has changed and what their clients are looking for when making housing decisions.

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

Topics include:

• How has new construction changed?
• How has the remodeling industry changed?
• What are other living styles that people are embracing?
• What housing components are considered “old” and what are considered “new”?
• What are the latest technical offerings in housing?
• How are occupant health and well-being being addressed?
• What are other considerations and how can obstacles be avoided?

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

According to the EPA 2008 Lead Rule, anyone who disturbs greater than 20 square-feet of lead based paint on an exterior wall; or disturbs an area greater than 6 square-feet of interior paint per room needs to be trained in lead safe work practices. Brightwood's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program gives you all the information, training and forms you need to comply with this new federal requirement. This hands-on course will walk you through job set up, lead-safe construction techniques, and the proper methods for jobsite clean-up and verification.

The Lead Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program fulfills the mandatory eight-hour EPA training requirement, and has been approved for accreditation by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency as well as the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for contractor continuing education.

Upon successful course completion you will be able to ensure overall compliance with the EPA RR&P Program, including:

• Using an EPA acceptable test kit to determine the presence of lead based paint
• Provide on the job training for workers regarding lead safe practices
• Establish work area containment fields
• Direct work being performed on site
• Perform project cleaning verification
• Prepare required documentation

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 8 hours of real estate continuing education.
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 8 hours for contractor continuing education.

EPA accreditation to DF Institute, LLC dba Kaplan Real Estate Education for the purpose of certification under section 402 of TSCA for the renovator - refresher discipline.

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

This course offers current, relevant industry topics and data that will help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the construction industry.

Make the most out your self-employed tax benefits.

Are you using all of the tax deductions and benefits given to the self-employed? Join Paul Miller, resident tax expert, in a fast-paced session to teach you how to maximize your business deductions. Understanding what is tax deductible and what limitations exist is crucial. With over 25 years of experience, Miller will share his expertise working to make small businesses become tax efficient and savvy. This class reviews the most recent tax law changes and offers ways to maximize all of your tax benefits.

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

Key Benefits:

• Discover the right business entity for you
• Learn how to audit-proof your recordkeeping
• Understand how to maximize the use of fringe benefits with your business and how to properly hire employees

If you’re self-employed, learn what you need to know about taxes with this course!

Self-employment can be rewarding, but it poses many challenges, too. Join Paul Miller, our resident tax expert, for an informative session addressing the most common problems and issues for the self-employed. Miller designed this course by integrating more than 25 years of experience running his own business and advising self-employed clients. You will be engaged in a lively discussion that will include real-world examples and solutions you will be able to implement immediately in your business.

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

Key Benefits:

• Learn how to choose the right business entity for your business
• Discover best practices on recruiting and retaining employees and managing business risks
• Understand issues with managing your business cash flow and its tax impact

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

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.

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 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 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

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

According to the EPA 2008 Lead Rule, anyone who disturbs greater than 20 square-feet of lead based paint on an exterior wall; or disturbs an area greater than 6 square-feet of interior paint per room needs to be trained in lead safe work practices. Brightwood's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program gives you all the information, training and forms you need to comply with this new federal requirement. This hands-on course will walk you through job set up, lead-safe construction techniques, and the proper methods for jobsite clean-up and verification.

The Lead Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program fulfills the mandatory eight-hour EPA training requirement, and has been approved for accreditation by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency as well as the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for contractor continuing education.

Upon successful course completion you will be able to ensure overall compliance with the EPA RR&P Program, including:

• Using an EPA acceptable test kit to determine the presence of lead based paint
• Provide on the job training for workers regarding lead safe practices
• Establish work area containment fields
• Direct work being performed on site
• Perform project cleaning verification
• Prepare required documentation

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 8 hours of real estate continuing education.
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 8 hours for contractor continuing education.

EPA accreditation to DF Institute, LLC dba Kaplan Real Estate Education for the purpose of certification under section 402 of TSCA for the renovator - refresher discipline.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which was passed by Congress and signed into law in late December 2017, is the most major piece of tax reform since the 1980s. This course will cover the major changes to both personal and business taxes as a result of this legislation. In addition, the course will cover the tax legislation enacted in 2019 by the State of Minnesota conforming to the federal tax law and will discuss the SECURE Act that passed the United States House of Representatives in 2019.

Learn how to capitalize on the thriving construction market

This course will help you effectively manage your business and protect your business from potential fines and litigation. You will learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand and agree to before work begins and the four contract elements that protect the contractor. This course examines the short labor supply that has created challenges in this healthy market and evaluates the potential assistance of technology that can make your business run more smoothly and efficiently. Along with learning about current construction trends, issues, and potential solutions, you will benefit from hearing real-life experiences that will improve your business.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7 hours for contractor continuing education.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 7 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits:

• Provides strategies and tips for running your contractor business more effectively and within regulations
• Learn the eight contract elements every homeowner needs to understand

According to the EPA 2008 Lead Rule, anyone who disturbs greater than 20 square-feet of lead based paint on an exterior wall; or disturbs an area greater than 6 square-feet of interior paint per room needs to be trained in lead safe work practices. Brightwood's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program gives you all the information, training and forms you need to comply with this new federal requirement. This hands-on course will walk you through job set up, lead-safe construction techniques, and the proper methods for jobsite clean-up and verification.

The Lead Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program fulfills the mandatory eight-hour EPA training requirement, and has been approved for accreditation by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency as well as the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for contractor continuing education.

Upon successful course completion you will be able to ensure overall compliance with the EPA RR&P Program, including:

• Using an EPA acceptable test kit to determine the presence of lead based paint
• Provide on the job training for workers regarding lead safe practices
• Establish work area containment fields
• Direct work being performed on site
• Perform project cleaning verification
• Prepare required documentation

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 8 hours of real estate continuing education.
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 8 hours for contractor continuing education.

EPA accreditation to DF Institute, LLC dba Kaplan Real Estate Education for the purpose of certification under section 402 of TSCA for the renovator - refresher discipline.

iBuyers are quickly becoming a force in the market…understand what that means for the future of real estate.

Instant home offers make iBuyers an intriguing option for many home sellers. These companies are emerging across the country and marketing to sellers as a quick, easy, hassle-free sale, but what’s really in the fine print of those purchase contracts? Is it really in a homeowner’s best interest to sell to an iBuyer? How does this type of home sale impact the future buyer and the industry as a whole? How can you position yourself compared to the online, fast sale concept? This class will break down the advantages, disadvantages, and potential warnings, and delve into the impact of iBuyers on the future of real estate.

Key Benefits:

• Understand what iBuyer means and how the iBuyer process works
• Learn how to represent buyers in the iBuyer process
• This class discusses the future of iBuyers and how to compete with them

Receive your 2019-2020 Required Module credit!

As a licensee, you are expected to understand numerous laws and regulations on top of having an awareness of unique issues in your market. This course will enhance your real estate knowledge and professionalism in the critical matters of Agency, Fair Housing, and Energy.

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

Key Benefits:

• Understand the history and foundation of agency law and Minnesota license laws regarding agency relationships in a real estate transaction
• Learn key facts about federal fair housing law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Understand how issues of energy efficiency relate to the Minnesota market
• Satisfy Minnesota’s annual requirement for salespeople to take a required module, as well as the broker 1-hour requirement
• Satisfy Minnesota’s requirement for 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing continuing education

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

Nothing can match the dynamic discussions you’ll find in our Live Classroom setting. Interact with your peers, get your questions answered directly, and let our experienced instructors guide you to success!

In this class, 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

A keen understanding of new construction and the ability to educate your clients has never been more important!

In this course, you’ll learn about the opportunities, costs, features, advantages, and challenges of new construction today. Whether you have a buyer determined to build or investigating building versus buying an existing home, this course will equip you to answer and advise your clients with confidence. Learn what’s changed in the last few years as new construction has made a comeback: land prices have increased steadily and building materials have sky-rocketed, while labor shortage is at an all-time high.

Learn the answers to these questions:

• What factors do you need to assess before you consider building?
• What are the options for building? Type of structure, square footage, location, technology enhancements, and more!
• How much will upgrades cost versus what clients see in model homes? Including assessing builder grade versus desired upgrades—the potential range may determine feasibility of build
• What are change orders?
• What are the soft costs that may be hidden?
• How do building codes affect the cost of new construction?
• What is the difference in financing a new versus existing home for your client?
• How do you explain lot and homestead tax to your client?
• What does a new construction contract look like?
• How are commissions paid for representation on new construction and to whom?
• What are the options for affordable housing with new construction?

Receive your 2019-2020 Required Module credit!

As a licensee, you are expected to understand numerous laws and regulations on top of having an awareness of unique issues in your market. This course will enhance your real estate knowledge and professionalism in the critical matters of Agency, Fair Housing, and Energy.

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

Key Benefits:

• Understand the history and foundation of agency law and Minnesota license laws regarding agency relationships in a real estate transaction
• Learn key facts about federal fair housing law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Understand how issues of energy efficiency relate to the Minnesota market
• Satisfy Minnesota’s annual requirement for salespeople to take a required module, as well as the broker 1-hour requirement
• Satisfy Minnesota’s requirement for 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing continuing education

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

Nothing can match the dynamic discussions you’ll find in our Live Classroom setting. Interact with your peers, get your questions answered directly, and let our experienced instructors guide you to success!

In this class, 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

Receive your 2019-2020 Required Module credit!

As a licensee, you are expected to understand numerous laws and regulations on top of having an awareness of unique issues in your market. This course will enhance your real estate knowledge and professionalism in the critical matters of Agency, Fair Housing, and Energy.

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

Key Benefits:

• Understand the history and foundation of agency law and Minnesota license laws regarding agency relationships in a real estate transaction
• Learn key facts about federal fair housing law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Understand how issues of energy efficiency relate to the Minnesota market
• Satisfy Minnesota’s annual requirement for salespeople to take a required module, as well as the broker 1-hour requirement
• Satisfy Minnesota’s requirement for 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing continuing education

A keen understanding of new construction and the ability to educate your clients has never been more important!

In this course, you’ll learn about the opportunities, costs, features, advantages, and challenges of new construction today. Whether you have a buyer determined to build or investigating building versus buying an existing home, this course will equip you to answer and advise your clients with confidence. Learn what’s changed in the last few years as new construction has made a comeback: land prices have increased steadily and building materials have sky-rocketed, while labor shortage is at an all-time high.

Learn the answers to these questions:

• What factors do you need to assess before you consider building?
• What are the options for building? Type of structure, square footage, location, technology enhancements, and more!
• How much will upgrades cost versus what clients see in model homes? Including assessing builder grade versus desired upgrades—the potential range may determine feasibility of build
• What are change orders?
• What are the soft costs that may be hidden?
• How do building codes affect the cost of new construction?
• What is the difference in financing a new versus existing home for your client?
• How do you explain lot and homestead tax to your client?
• What does a new construction contract look like?
• How are commissions paid for representation on new construction and to whom?
• What are the options for affordable housing with new construction?

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

Nothing can match the dynamic discussions you’ll find in our Live Classroom setting. Interact with your peers, get your questions answered directly, and let our experienced instructors guide you to success!

In this class, 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

A keen understanding of new construction and the ability to educate your clients has never been more important!

In this course, you’ll learn about the opportunities, costs, features, advantages, and challenges of new construction today. Whether you have a buyer determined to build or investigating building versus buying an existing home, this course will equip you to answer and advise your clients with confidence. Learn what’s changed in the last few years as new construction has made a comeback: land prices have increased steadily and building materials have sky-rocketed, while labor shortage is at an all-time high.

Learn the answers to these questions:

• What factors do you need to assess before you consider building?
• What are the options for building? Type of structure, square footage, location, technology enhancements, and more!
• How much will upgrades cost versus what clients see in model homes? Including assessing builder grade versus desired upgrades—the potential range may determine feasibility of build
• What are change orders?
• What are the soft costs that may be hidden?
• How do building codes affect the cost of new construction?
• What is the difference in financing a new versus existing home for your client?
• How do you explain lot and homestead tax to your client?
• What does a new construction contract look like?
• How are commissions paid for representation on new construction and to whom?
• What are the options for affordable housing with new construction?

Receive your 2019-2020 Required Module credit!

As a licensee, you are expected to understand numerous laws and regulations on top of having an awareness of unique issues in your market. This course will enhance your real estate knowledge and professionalism in the critical matters of Agency, Fair Housing, and Energy.

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

Key Benefits:

• Understand the history and foundation of agency law and Minnesota license laws regarding agency relationships in a real estate transaction
• Learn key facts about federal fair housing law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Understand how issues of energy efficiency relate to the Minnesota market
• Satisfy Minnesota’s annual requirement for salespeople to take a required module, as well as the broker 1-hour requirement
• Satisfy Minnesota’s requirement for 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing continuing education

iBuyers are quickly becoming a force in the market…understand what that means for the future of real estate.

Instant home offers make iBuyers an intriguing option for many home sellers. These companies are emerging across the country and marketing to sellers as a quick, easy, hassle-free sale, but what’s really in the fine print of those purchase contracts? Is it really in a homeowner’s best interest to sell to an iBuyer? How does this type of home sale impact the future buyer and the industry as a whole? How can you position yourself compared to the online, fast sale concept? This class will break down the advantages, disadvantages, and potential warnings, and delve into the impact of iBuyers on the future of real estate.

Key Benefits:

• Understand what iBuyer means and how the iBuyer process works
• Learn how to represent buyers in the iBuyer process
• This class discusses the future of iBuyers and how to compete with them

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

Nothing can match the dynamic discussions you’ll find in our Live Classroom setting. Interact with your peers, get your questions answered directly, and let our experienced instructors guide you to success!

In this class, 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

A keen understanding of new construction and the ability to educate your clients has never been more important!

In this course, you’ll learn about the opportunities, costs, features, advantages, and challenges of new construction today. Whether you have a buyer determined to build or investigating building versus buying an existing home, this course will equip you to answer and advise your clients with confidence. Learn what’s changed in the last few years as new construction has made a comeback: land prices have increased steadily and building materials have sky-rocketed, while labor shortage is at an all-time high.

Learn the answers to these questions:

• What factors do you need to assess before you consider building?
• What are the options for building? Type of structure, square footage, location, technology enhancements, and more!
• How much will upgrades cost versus what clients see in model homes? Including assessing builder grade versus desired upgrades—the potential range may determine feasibility of build
• What are change orders?
• What are the soft costs that may be hidden?
• How do building codes affect the cost of new construction?
• What is the difference in financing a new versus existing home for your client?
• How do you explain lot and homestead tax to your client?
• What does a new construction contract look like?
• How are commissions paid for representation on new construction and to whom?
• What are the options for affordable housing with new construction?

Appropriately preparing trainee appraisers is imperative for ensuring the integrity and quality of the industry is upheld.

The recent rebound of the real estate market has been a welcome sight for the appraisal profession. It is the crucial responsibility of supervisory appraisers to train, develop, and mentor these new professionals. This mentor relationship will produce competent, ethical appraisers to enhance public trust. The 2015 AQB Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria requires that both supervisory and trainee appraisers be educated regarding the expectations for these roles.

This course meets the national, AQB-required content and outline for supervisory and trainee appraisers. Minnesota has adopted criteria that exceed the minimum AQB requirements, and this course addresses the specific criteria that have been adopted by Minnesota with regard to supervisory appraisers and trainee appraisers. Discussions revolve around the requirements, expectations, and responsibilities of both types of appraisers in order for trainees to gain experience credit. A short history of the profession is followed by the structure of the entities that oversee appraisers, including The Appraisal Foundation, The Appraisal Subcommittee, and state regulatory bodies.

Students will understand the requirements for licensing levels and the use of trainees for Fannie Mae, FHA, and lender assignments. Also addressed are the USPAP requirements that apply to assignments involving more than one appraiser.

Topics Include:

• The AQB and its role in the profession
• 2015 AQB Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria
• Minnesota-specific trainee license requirements
• Minnesota-specific supervisory appraiser requirements
• Minnesota-specific requirements that exceed AQB minimums
• Trainee and supervisory appraiser expectations
• Significant assistance—what it is and how to report it

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 6 hours of real estate continuing education.

Don’t miss your EPA lead-safe certification renewal and lose your EPA Certified Renovator status. Secure your seat and enroll today!

Attention all everyone who became an EPA Certified Renovator in year 2010 or earlier. That certification will expire after 5 years. You must complete this new 4-Hour EPA Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course in order to maintain your Certified Renovator status. Kaplan offers this EPA-approved 4-hour refresher course that will add an additional 5 years to your Certified Renovator status. This new course satisfies all the refresher requirements and includes a hands-on training session on testing for lead and cleaning verification. At the end of this course, you will receive an EPA certification showing your successful completion of the course, including photo ID. Remember that the EPA is finding and fining uncertified contractors for not being certified or for not following the RRP rules and procedures. The fines are up to $37,500 per occurrence per day. Don’t take a chance—take this fast-paced hands-on course and renew your EPA lead-safe certification.

Topics include:

• RRP rules and procedures
• Lead and cleaning verification

EPA accreditation to Virginia College, LLC DBA Brightwood Career Institute for the purpose of certification under section 402 of TSCA for the renovator - refresher discipline.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 4 hours for contractor continuing education.
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 4 hours of real estate continuing education.

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.

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 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 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

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

Receive your 2019-2020 Required Module credit!

As a licensee, you are expected to understand numerous laws and regulations on top of having an awareness of unique issues in your market. This course will enhance your real estate knowledge and professionalism in the critical matters of Agency, Fair Housing, and Energy.

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

Key Benefits:

• Understand the history and foundation of agency law and Minnesota license laws regarding agency relationships in a real estate transaction
• Learn key facts about federal fair housing law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Understand how issues of energy efficiency relate to the Minnesota market
• Satisfy Minnesota’s annual requirement for salespeople to take a required module, as well as the broker 1-hour requirement
• Satisfy Minnesota’s requirement for 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing continuing education

Receive your 2019-2020 Required Module credit!

As a licensee, you are expected to understand numerous laws and regulations on top of having an awareness of unique issues in your market. This course will enhance your real estate knowledge and professionalism in the critical matters of Agency, Fair Housing, and Energy.

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

Key Benefits:

• Understand the history and foundation of agency law and Minnesota license laws regarding agency relationships in a real estate transaction
• Learn key facts about federal fair housing law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Understand how issues of energy efficiency relate to the Minnesota market
• Satisfy Minnesota’s annual requirement for salespeople to take a required module, as well as the broker 1-hour requirement
• Satisfy Minnesota’s requirement for 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing continuing education

In this course, you will learn more about Minnesota making the contractor registration program permanent, as well as the details of this program. You’ll also explore universal design and how contractors can achieve new certifications, which are part of this rapidly growing market. In addition, you will review eight energy-related sales opportunities and receive an hour of energy focusing on an energy-conscious remodel.

Topics include:

• Minnesota contractor registration program
• Universal design
• Eight energy-related sales opportunities
• Energy hour on an energy-conscious remodel

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of real estate continuing education.

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

Nothing can match the dynamic discussions you’ll find in our Live Classroom setting. Interact with your peers, get your questions answered directly, and let our experienced instructors guide you to success!

In this class, 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

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

Nothing can match the dynamic discussions you’ll find in our Live Classroom setting. Interact with your peers, get your questions answered directly, and let our experienced instructors guide you to success!

In this class, 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

Discover the things all supervisor and trainee appraisers should consider.

Aside from the AQB requirements and any state rules, there are other considerations in becoming a supervisor or trainee appraiser. For example, the appraiser must decide if the trainee will be an employee in the supervisor’s office, or if the trainee will be an independent contractor. Other practical office and personnel management best practices will be discussed in this course as well. In addition, case studies will be reviewed to aid the supervisor and trainee in understanding these best practices.

Topics include:

• Trainee and supervisory appraiser skill sets
• Limiting liability during training
• Compensating trainees and supervisors
• Applying the recommendations to case studies

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2 hours of real estate continuing education.

A keen understanding of new construction and the ability to educate your clients has never been more important!

In this course, you’ll learn about the opportunities, costs, features, advantages, and challenges of new construction today. Whether you have a buyer determined to build or investigating building versus buying an existing home, this course will equip you to answer and advise your clients with confidence. Learn what’s changed in the last few years as new construction has made a comeback: land prices have increased steadily and building materials have sky-rocketed, while labor shortage is at an all-time high.

Learn the answers to these questions:

• What factors do you need to assess before you consider building?
• What are the options for building? Type of structure, square footage, location, technology enhancements, and more!
• How much will upgrades cost versus what clients see in model homes? Including assessing builder grade versus desired upgrades—the potential range may determine feasibility of build
• What are change orders?
• What are the soft costs that may be hidden?
• How do building codes affect the cost of new construction?
• What is the difference in financing a new versus existing home for your client?
• How do you explain lot and homestead tax to your client?
• What does a new construction contract look like?
• How are commissions paid for representation on new construction and to whom?
• What are the options for affordable housing with new construction?

A keen understanding of new construction and the ability to educate your clients has never been more important!

In this course, you’ll learn about the opportunities, costs, features, advantages, and challenges of new construction today. Whether you have a buyer determined to build or investigating building versus buying an existing home, this course will equip you to answer and advise your clients with confidence. Learn what’s changed in the last few years as new construction has made a comeback: land prices have increased steadily and building materials have sky-rocketed, while labor shortage is at an all-time high.

Learn the answers to these questions:

• What factors do you need to assess before you consider building?
• What are the options for building? Type of structure, square footage, location, technology enhancements, and more!
• How much will upgrades cost versus what clients see in model homes? Including assessing builder grade versus desired upgrades—the potential range may determine feasibility of build
• What are change orders?
• What are the soft costs that may be hidden?
• How do building codes affect the cost of new construction?
• What is the difference in financing a new versus existing home for your client?
• How do you explain lot and homestead tax to your client?
• What does a new construction contract look like?
• How are commissions paid for representation on new construction and to whom?
• What are the options for affordable housing with new construction?

Receive your 2019-2020 Required Module credit!

As a licensee, you are expected to understand numerous laws and regulations on top of having an awareness of unique issues in your market. This course will enhance your real estate knowledge and professionalism in the critical matters of Agency, Fair Housing, and Energy.

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

Key Benefits:

• Understand the history and foundation of agency law and Minnesota license laws regarding agency relationships in a real estate transaction
• Learn key facts about federal fair housing law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Understand how issues of energy efficiency relate to the Minnesota market
• Satisfy Minnesota’s annual requirement for salespeople to take a required module, as well as the broker 1-hour requirement
• Satisfy Minnesota’s requirement for 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing continuing education

Receive your 2019-2020 Required Module credit!

As a licensee, you are expected to understand numerous laws and regulations on top of having an awareness of unique issues in your market. This course will enhance your real estate knowledge and professionalism in the critical matters of Agency, Fair Housing, and Energy.

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

Key Benefits:

• Understand the history and foundation of agency law and Minnesota license laws regarding agency relationships in a real estate transaction
• Learn key facts about federal fair housing law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Understand how issues of energy efficiency relate to the Minnesota market
• Satisfy Minnesota’s annual requirement for salespeople to take a required module, as well as the broker 1-hour requirement
• Satisfy Minnesota’s requirement for 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing continuing education

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

Nothing can match the dynamic discussions you’ll find in our Live Classroom setting. Interact with your peers, get your questions answered directly, and let our experienced instructors guide you to success!

In this class, 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

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

Nothing can match the dynamic discussions you’ll find in our Live Classroom setting. Interact with your peers, get your questions answered directly, and let our experienced instructors guide you to success!

In this class, 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

A keen understanding of new construction and the ability to educate your clients has never been more important!

In this course, you’ll learn about the opportunities, costs, features, advantages, and challenges of new construction today. Whether you have a buyer determined to build or investigating building versus buying an existing home, this course will equip you to answer and advise your clients with confidence. Learn what’s changed in the last few years as new construction has made a comeback: land prices have increased steadily and building materials have sky-rocketed, while labor shortage is at an all-time high.

Learn the answers to these questions:

• What factors do you need to assess before you consider building?
• What are the options for building? Type of structure, square footage, location, technology enhancements, and more!
• How much will upgrades cost versus what clients see in model homes? Including assessing builder grade versus desired upgrades—the potential range may determine feasibility of build
• What are change orders?
• What are the soft costs that may be hidden?
• How do building codes affect the cost of new construction?
• What is the difference in financing a new versus existing home for your client?
• How do you explain lot and homestead tax to your client?
• What does a new construction contract look like?
• How are commissions paid for representation on new construction and to whom?
• What are the options for affordable housing with new construction?

A keen understanding of new construction and the ability to educate your clients has never been more important!

In this course, you’ll learn about the opportunities, costs, features, advantages, and challenges of new construction today. Whether you have a buyer determined to build or investigating building versus buying an existing home, this course will equip you to answer and advise your clients with confidence. Learn what’s changed in the last few years as new construction has made a comeback: land prices have increased steadily and building materials have sky-rocketed, while labor shortage is at an all-time high.

Learn the answers to these questions:

• What factors do you need to assess before you consider building?
• What are the options for building? Type of structure, square footage, location, technology enhancements, and more!
• How much will upgrades cost versus what clients see in model homes? Including assessing builder grade versus desired upgrades—the potential range may determine feasibility of build
• What are change orders?
• What are the soft costs that may be hidden?
• How do building codes affect the cost of new construction?
• What is the difference in financing a new versus existing home for your client?
• How do you explain lot and homestead tax to your client?
• What does a new construction contract look like?
• How are commissions paid for representation on new construction and to whom?
• What are the options for affordable housing with new construction?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which was passed by Congress and signed into law in late December 2017, is the most major piece of tax reform since the 1980s. This course will cover the major changes to both personal and business taxes as a result of this legislation. In addition, the course will cover the tax legislation enacted in 2019 by the State of Minnesota conforming to the federal tax law and will discuss the SECURE Act that passed the United States House of Representatives in 2019.

Receive your 2019-2020 Required Module credit!

As a licensee, you are expected to understand numerous laws and regulations on top of having an awareness of unique issues in your market. This course will enhance your real estate knowledge and professionalism in the critical matters of Agency, Fair Housing, and Energy.

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

Key Benefits:

• Understand the history and foundation of agency law and Minnesota license laws regarding agency relationships in a real estate transaction
• Learn key facts about federal fair housing law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Understand how issues of energy efficiency relate to the Minnesota market
• Satisfy Minnesota’s annual requirement for salespeople to take a required module, as well as the broker 1-hour requirement
• Satisfy Minnesota’s requirement for 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing continuing education

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

Nothing can match the dynamic discussions you’ll find in our Live Classroom setting. Interact with your peers, get your questions answered directly, and let our experienced instructors guide you to success!

In this class, 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

A keen understanding of new construction and the ability to educate your clients has never been more important!

In this course, you’ll learn about the opportunities, costs, features, advantages, and challenges of new construction today. Whether you have a buyer determined to build or investigating building versus buying an existing home, this course will equip you to answer and advise your clients with confidence. Learn what’s changed in the last few years as new construction has made a comeback: land prices have increased steadily and building materials have sky-rocketed, while labor shortage is at an all-time high.

Learn the answers to these questions:

• What factors do you need to assess before you consider building?
• What are the options for building? Type of structure, square footage, location, technology enhancements, and more!
• How much will upgrades cost versus what clients see in model homes? Including assessing builder grade versus desired upgrades—the potential range may determine feasibility of build
• What are change orders?
• What are the soft costs that may be hidden?
• How do building codes affect the cost of new construction?
• What is the difference in financing a new versus existing home for your client?
• How do you explain lot and homestead tax to your client?
• What does a new construction contract look like?
• How are commissions paid for representation on new construction and to whom?
• What are the options for affordable housing with new construction?

Receive your 2019-2020 Required Module credit!

As a licensee, you are expected to understand numerous laws and regulations on top of having an awareness of unique issues in your market. This course will enhance your real estate knowledge and professionalism in the critical matters of Agency, Fair Housing, and Energy.

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

Key Benefits:

• Understand the history and foundation of agency law and Minnesota license laws regarding agency relationships in a real estate transaction
• Learn key facts about federal fair housing law and the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Understand how issues of energy efficiency relate to the Minnesota market
• Satisfy Minnesota’s annual requirement for salespeople to take a required module, as well as the broker 1-hour requirement
• Satisfy Minnesota’s requirement for 1 hour of agency and 1 hour of fair housing continuing education

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

Nothing can match the dynamic discussions you’ll find in our Live Classroom setting. Interact with your peers, get your questions answered directly, and let our experienced instructors guide you to success!

In this class, 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