Qualifying Broker Live Course Calendar

What is green?  Green is different things to different people.

Green is not a stagnant definition, but an integration of concepts, policies, practices…a philosophy of interconnected ideas and choices…resulting in reduced environmental impact.

Green building techniques have been used for centuries.  The modern green building movement began in the 1970’s as a result of both the oil price increases and the rise of the environmental movement.

This course will help provide a basic understanding of “green” attributes and lifestyles.  I t will establish a baseline of information and investigation, create common terminology and resources for “green” building while exploring associated tax incentives.

This course category is education.

Topics Include:

• Build Green New Mexico
• LEED
• Energy Star
• Sustainability
• Passive solar design
• Thermal solar
• Tax credits and rebates

Learn how America has grown, and in the process, how legal descriptions have evolved.

In this course, you will learn the basics of map and survey reading. You will understand the different methods of describing property, as well as where to find source information about real estate descriptions and locations.

After completing this course, you will be better able to discuss survey types and requirements with your customers and clients. Learn how to read a metes and bounds legal description, how to interpret the Uniform Parcel Code (UPC) codes, and much more. This hands-on course is enlightening and entertaining. Enroll today!

Topics Include:

• New Mexico land history
• Types of legal descriptions
• Types of surveys

This course is a core elective.

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.

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

The NMREC Core Course replaces the NMREC Mandatory Course.  This course will need to be completed annually to maintain your license.

All licensees must take the 4-hour NMREC Core Course to renew their real estate license.  This 4-hour course is an annual required course and must be completed each year of your license renewal. This course is designed to be interactive to maximize its benefit to you. 

Topics Include:

• A review of E & O claims and how our industry can reduce them
• Score brokers on the broker duties in an interactive case study where we watch a deal unravel, unfold and play out
• The latest legal updates on a federal, state, local level
• Rule changes from the New Mexico Real Estate Commission
• How to improve the QB/QB relationship via the independent contract agreement
• Latest changes to Broker duties

The course category is mandatory.

How do our ethics affect your business decisions?  Working ethically is essential to building your business. 

Details:
This course provides an overview of the challenges and obstacles facing those who seek to make ethical considerations an essential part of their business practices.
Will provide attendees opportunities to think through the process from morality, ethics and integrity, with a special emphasis on NAR Code of Ethics. 

Topics Include:

• Basic types of ethical reasoning
• Characteristics of business ethics
• NAR “Pathway to Professionalism”
• Code enforcement processes

The course category is ethics.

Why should you be concerned about radon?

This four-hour class is designed to provide attendees with a summation of radon risks, potential sources, how radon enters and accumulates in buildings, and its health effects and risks.

The information provided is outlined to help attendees with the understanding that there is no safe level of radon, that radon can vary among areas, and can only be detected by testing. In addition, we will summarize the basic mitigation and testing approaches, and explain why real estate licensees and their clients should be concerned about radon.

This course category is education.

Topics Include:

• Health effects and risks; Radon characteristics and sources
• Client information and issues; Government programs and information resources; Certification for testing and mitigation
• Mitigation approaches
• Avoiding liability related to radon in real estate transactions

Perplexed by property management? You are not alone, but the confusion can be addressed!

Property management is very prominent in the field of commercial real estate. This category of commercial real estate can be heavily regulated, dependent on locale. In most areas, it is typically overseen at the municipal level by specific commissions or licensure boards. The law of a particular region will help shape the framework, but the elementary principles that are involved in the actual day-to-day tasks of property management remain the same.

Commercial real estate, as applied to property management, focuses on principles and, where applicable, local laws and standards.

Topics Include:

• Functions of property management
• Responsibilities in the field
• Protocol for mangers
• Basic rules in commercial real estate

This course is a core elective.

Understand how liens can affect your sales.

A contractor or supplier who is not paid for services and materials has the right to place a lien on property. These liens can severely restrict the marketability of a property.

This course will discuss how liens are created, enforced, and how they upset rules of priority. You will explore the ramifications of broken priority, bonding over liens, stop notices and learn what protections that Notice of Non-Responsibility provides landlords.

Your understanding of these important topics will help you to navigate sellers and buyers through issues and to the closing table. Enroll today!

Topics Include:

• How liens are created, and how they affect nearly every transaction on the planet
• The “secret” nature of the lien and how they upset rules of priority
• The various ramifications of broken priority
• Bonding over liens in order to proceed with transaction
• Using the Notice of Non-Responsibility to avoid liens as a landlord
• Using the Stop Notice Act to assure the contractor has paid all charges

This course is a core elective.

All qualifying brokers must take this course to renew their real estate license every three years!

All qualifying brokers must take the Qualifying Broker Refresher course to renew their real estate license. Even qualifying brokers who are otherwise exempt from mandatory continuing education must take this course. This course does not count for any CE credit hours toward your 36-hour renewal requirement. It is important to note that the Qualifying Broker Refresher is just that—a refresher course.  This course is not a thorough teaching on any one topic, but rather a review of information that qualifying brokers should understand.

This course is designed to be interactive to maximize its benefit to you. It is structured around six modules, a fictional case study, and the New Mexico Real Estate Commission Rule book. You will also find extra resources and additional information located at the end of each module.

Topics Include:

• Qualifying broker roles, responsibilities, and requirements
• Qualifying broker duties and rules that impact qualifying brokers
• Legislative and regulatory influences
• Impact of judicial decisions on a brokerage
• Risk reduction in the 21st century

The NMREC Core Course replaces the NMREC Mandatory Course.  This course will need to be completed annually to maintain your license.

All licensees must take the 4-hour NMREC Core Course to renew their real estate license.  This 4-hour course is an annual required course and must be completed each year of your license renewal. This course is designed to be interactive to maximize its benefit to you. 

Topics Include:

• A review of E & O claims and how our industry can reduce them
• Score brokers on the broker duties in an interactive case study where we watch a deal unravel, unfold and play out
• The latest legal updates on a federal, state, local level
• Rule changes from the New Mexico Real Estate Commission
• How to improve the QB/QB relationship via the independent contract agreement
• Latest changes to Broker duties

The course category is mandatory.

Property managers face numerous challenges in the day-to-day operations of the properties they manage.

One of the best risk reduction tools available to property managers involves taking courses designed to maximize knowledge in key areas of liability. Property managers often work with individuals who are complete strangers. Useful websites provide an excellent resource to access vital information regarding criminal activity, as well as any connection a rental prospect may have to sex offender sites.

This course will explore several laws that are relevant to property management, such as the Fair Housing Act. Property managers must stay informed of current changes to existing laws to ensure they are in compliance. Past students have raved about the safety tips presented in Property Management Essentials.

Topics Include:

• Stigmatized property and Megan’s Law
• Illegal drug activity
• Safety tips
• Lead-based paint disclosure
• Uniform Owner/Resident Relations Act update
• Fair Housing and property management

This course is a core elective.

History has shown in great detail that most human patterns of migration and subsequent colonization have resulted in the establishment of villages, neighborhoods, or similar enclaves of societal gathering that eventually link together, growing to become towns and cities.

This course will provide a detailed summation of the current aspects of “Modern Urbanism” and the application of sustainable real estate growth.  It will provide a view of the main elements that revolve around the constantly evolving complexities related to both commercial and residential responsible land use, positive environmental planning, and manageable real estate growth.

Topics Include:

• The history of urban development
• Municipal Impact
• The practicality of Modern Urbanism
• The application of Modern Urbanism

Learn how the most powerful force of nature impacts property.

This course will the show the challenges facing our finite amount of water and outline how to optimize the applicable scenarios to a client base.
The need to protect and manage our finite water will be expressed, and the reliance on clean water and the impact and importance to the real estate industry and clients will be detailed. The fact that local impact translates to global impact will also be delineated.

This course category is education.

Topics Include:

• Water in and on the land impacting real estate
• Who owns the water and associated costs and problems
• Informing and protecting your client
• Avoiding liability related to radon in real estate transactions

Real estate is still one of the best investments available anywhere.
This introductory course can open the door for you to the lucrative investment real estate market. If you are unfamiliar with selling residential real estate as an investment, you’ll get a step-by-step guide to the fundamentals you need to get started.

This course focuses on the basic investment concepts in residential real estate investments. From the beginner in real estate to the seasoned professional, you will gain a better understanding of the role of real estate in an investment portfolio. You will also learn the advantages and disadvantages of real estate as an investment vehicle, as well as the difference between equity and debt investments. Finally, you will learn several methods for the evaluation of residential real estate investments. In short, you’ll discover new opportunities for you and your investors.

Topics Include:

• Tax advantages
• Cash flow analysis
• Investment property financing and management
• Exchanges
• Real estate tax law

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of how courts create law via rulings and interpretation of laws. We will discuss disclosure requirements based on the New Mexico Real Estate License Law and Commission rules, required disclosures listed in the Broker Duties and how courts van impose additional duties via rulings and risk management techniques. We will review six appellate court opinions and understand what the courts have said about how we must act in the real estate profession.

In times of limited transactions and tight credit, the Real Estate Contract can distinguish your listing and get your buyers into homes.

This class discusses the benefits and uses of the Real Estate Contract, and while exposing and dealing with the risks. We handle the logistics of form preparation and discuss all the mechanics to make this form of financing work for your sellers and buyers.

Topics Include:

• Owner Financing: Present Seller Applications
• Owner Financing: Present Buyer Applications
• What is a Real Estate Contract?
• Vendor’s Right to Sell Contract

The NMREC Core Course replaces the NMREC Mandatory Course.  This course will need to be completed annually to maintain your license.

All licensees must take the 4-hour NMREC Core Course to renew their real estate license.  This 4-hour course is an annual required course and must be completed each year of your license renewal. This course is designed to be interactive to maximize its benefit to you. 

Topics Include:

• A review of E & O claims and how our industry can reduce them
• Score brokers on the broker duties in an interactive case study where we watch a deal unravel, unfold and play out
• The latest legal updates on a federal, state, local level
• Rule changes from the New Mexico Real Estate Commission
• How to improve the QB/QB relationship via the independent contract agreement
• Latest changes to Broker duties

The course category is mandatory.

How do our ethics affect your business decisions?  Working ethically is essential to building your business. 

Details:
This course provides an overview of the challenges and obstacles facing those who seek to make ethical considerations an essential part of their business practices.
Will provide attendees opportunities to think through the process from morality, ethics and integrity, with a special emphasis on NAR Code of Ethics. 

Topics Include:

• Basic types of ethical reasoning
• Characteristics of business ethics
• NAR “Pathway to Professionalism”
• Code enforcement processes

The course category is ethics.

Don’t be a victim!

Fraud in real property transactions is at epidemic proportions. As a real estate professional, you must be able to identify and understand how fraudulent behavior is created and perpetrated. This course will provide practical advice so you can avoid being complicit and liable.

You’ll explore the role of identity theft and notary fraud schemes as well as flipping, flopping and reverse mortgage fraud. Learn about red-flags that may indicate fraud and discuss how to handle culpability and liability. Additionally, you will discuss repair concessions and their legalities.

This course is a must for new and seasoned real estate professionals. Enroll today!

Topics Include:

• The epidemic rise in fraudulent transactions and mortgage fraud in the US
• The role of identity theft and notary fraud in real property fraud schemes
• Flipping, flopping, and reverse mortgage fraud
• Repair concessions and the mortgage fraud allegation
• Red-flag alerts that the broker needs to see, and how to handle culpability and liability
• Handling repair concessions lawfully

When a commercial property owner lists their property for sales and the buyer submits a purchase offer, the pre-qualification is different than applying for a residential mortgage.  In a residential mortgage, the lender can pre-qualify a borrower based on their personal income and credit.  In a commercial loan, the lender can give a rough estimate based on property type, loan-to-value ratio and net operating income. This course will give the basic understanding of commercial real estate financing and general metrics used by lenders.

In today’s busy marketplace, the difference between closing a deal and watching it slip away can be in the related details….details that may function with local planning!

Commercial real estate, as it applies to the diverse subject of municipal planning, is a dynamic subject. Unlike some of the fundamental elements in the practice of real estate, it has the distinct capacity and proclivity to morph and change as time passes. Commercial real estate often revolves around the very complex world of municipal planning, and at the very least, plays a part in the practice on some level.

This 4-hour basic coverage course is designed to give a simple overview of some of the main components that interface within the corresponding fields of commercial real estate and municipal planning.

Topics Include:

• Municipal functions in real estate
• Overview of zoning elements
• Architectural components
• Construction summary

This course is a core elective.

We are always seeking the beauty of nature.  Building more and more in the forests among the trees that will, sooner or later turn into flames.  Wildfire is a natural hazard.

This class is designed to provide attendees with a detailed summation of current aspects of wildfire risk in real estate and the application of responsible real estate growth.  This class will provide a view of the main elements that revolve around the constantly evolving complexities related to both commercial and residential responsible land use, positive environmental planning, and manageable real estate growth, as they apply to wildfire risk.
 

Topics Include:

• Residential real estate and wildfires
• Real estate business relevance and wildfires
• Property management and wildfires
• The import of smoke and contaminate testing after a wildfire

Whether you are involved in ownership, management or leasing of rental property, it is important that you have a thorough understanding of New Mexico Landlord-Tenant laws. 

This course provides an in-depth analysis of the provisions of the Uniform Owner/Resident Relations Act, including the obligations of both owners and residents.  Learn the proper way to notify tenants, how to properly handle deposit refunds, and the step by step process involved in an eviction procedure. You will also learn the Act’s requirements regarding disposition of property abandoned on the premises and what your rights are regarding right of entry.

 Avoid litigation down the road by learning your rights and responsibilities as a landlord!

Topics Include:

• Key definitions
• Service of notice
• Payment of rent
• Deposits
• Owner obligations
• Resident obligations
• Right of entry
• Disposition of property
• Unlawful removal
• Eviction process

This course is a core elective.

All qualifying brokers must take this course to renew their real estate license every three years!

All qualifying brokers must take the Qualifying Broker Refresher course to renew their real estate license. Even qualifying brokers who are otherwise exempt from mandatory continuing education must take this course. This course does not count for any CE credit hours toward your 36-hour renewal requirement. It is important to note that the Qualifying Broker Refresher is just that—a refresher course.  This course is not a thorough teaching on any one topic, but rather a review of information that qualifying brokers should understand.

This course is designed to be interactive to maximize its benefit to you. It is structured around six modules, a fictional case study, and the New Mexico Real Estate Commission Rule book. You will also find extra resources and additional information located at the end of each module.

Topics Include:

• Qualifying broker roles, responsibilities, and requirements
• Qualifying broker duties and rules that impact qualifying brokers
• Legislative and regulatory influences
• Impact of judicial decisions on a brokerage
• Risk reduction in the 21st century

Zoning, exceptions, variances—what does it all mean?

This course will provide you with a brief history of zoning and how it all began. Explore the zoning code, how it is applied and the office that oversees the code. You will learn to identify zoning codes, determine what they mean, and interpret their bearing on your clients.

Topics Include:

• Why Zoning?
• History and evolution of zoning codes
• Important definitions
• Sector plans and development
• How to determine a zoning code
• Special exceptions/variances
• Amending a zoning code

History has shown in great detail that most human patterns of migration and subsequent colonization have resulted in the establishment of villages, neighborhoods, or similar enclaves of societal gathering that eventually link together, growing to become towns and cities.

This course will provide a detailed summation of the current aspects of “Modern Urbanism” and the application of sustainable real estate growth.  It will provide a view of the main elements that revolve around the constantly evolving complexities related to both commercial and residential responsible land use, positive environmental planning, and manageable real estate growth.

Topics Include:

• The history of urban development
• Municipal Impact
• The practicality of Modern Urbanism
• The application of Modern Urbanism

Here are 20 cost-effective home improvements that add value and enjoyment for every homeowner.

Homeowners are spending more time and money on fixing up their homes than ever before. In fact, U.S. Census Bureau statistics indicate that maintentance and repairs make up about 30 percent of the expenditures. The other 70 percent is spent for alterations, major replacements, additions, and outside additions and alterations.

This is your guide to 20 home improvements that will maximize resale value. You will learn where the money goes in a typical remodeling job, as well as how much is spent on kitchen and bathroom remodeling, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and more. Discover tips and ideas to help you communicate with your clients and customers about value-added home improvements.

The course category is education.

Topics include:

• Trends in remodeling spending
• Setting spending priorities
• Maintenance and repairs
• Kitchen and bathroom remodeling
• Avoiding hidden mechanical costs
• Roofing and siding
• Window upgrades that save energy
• Environmental concerns
• Cost vs. value analysis

Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) are increasingly present in New Mexico homes.  Does this represent value?  Can this create difficulties for the transaction?

This course will familiarize you with the impact and potential pitfalls that Solar PV can have on a transaction.  Can Solar PV truly add value?  What must you address in your transactions to protect the public?

Topics Include:

• History of PV in New Mexico
• PV Value, Yes or No
• Questions to ask for listing and buyer brokers

The course category is education.

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

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

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

Topics Include:

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

Perplexed by property management? You are not alone, but the confusion can be addressed!

Property management is very prominent in the field of commercial real estate. This category of commercial real estate can be heavily regulated, dependent on locale. In most areas, it is typically overseen at the municipal level by specific commissions or licensure boards. The law of a particular region will help shape the framework, but the elementary principles that are involved in the actual day-to-day tasks of property management remain the same.

Commercial real estate, as applied to property management, focuses on principles and, where applicable, local laws and standards.

Topics Include:

• Functions of property management
• Responsibilities in the field
• Protocol for mangers
• Basic rules in commercial real estate

This course is a core elective.