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There are four possible relationships you may have with a buyer:
1. Transaction broker
2. Seller agent with a buyer customer
3. Buyer agent
4. Disclosed dual agent
This course will explore each relationship identifying:
* when the relationship begins,
* your responsibilities to buyers, and
* how your responsibilities differ based on your relationship.
Common issues and misunderstandings will be addressed to assist you in understanding your role and managing buyer expectations.
Designated brokers, as you go through this course think about your affiliated licensees' understanding of course material. Do they understand how their responsibilities to buyers differ depending on their relationship? What about your company policy? Does your policy reflect how business is being conducted at your company?
Instructors: Geoff MacLean and Ed Getty,GRI,CRS
ME 3 clock hours
$25.00
This is the current Core Course and is valid for ALL license renewals through March 31, 2025.
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Have you ever had an issue with a fellow licensee? Do you know a consumer who questioned the ethics of a licensee? Join REALTOR Professional Standards Committee chair Geoff MacLean and veteran REALTOR Ed Getty in a lively discussion of adherence to a code of ethics in addition to the minimum standards of the license law.
Fulfills the REALTORS Ethics requirement due by 12/31/2024.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE CORE COURSE.
Instructors: Geoff MacLean and Ed Getty,GRI,CRS
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Welcome to Dual Agency: Can I, Should I? an online course featuring Geoff MacLean and Ed Getty. Geoff and Ed each have 30 + years of experience and numerous interesting stories that inform the important points they present in this video based discussion of licensees relationships with consumers from first contact to in-depth identification of issues surrounding disclosed dual agency.
Instructors: Geoff MacLean and Ed Getty,GRI,CRS
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From the outside, buyer agency looks deceptively simple and easy. After all, how hard can it be to drive a nice car to show nice houses to nice people? In this course a top performing licensee reveals the duties, obligations, and processes she uses to satisfy her clients.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
*Describe the duties you as a buyer agent have to your clients.
*Work through common situations that come up in many transactions.
*Address the needs of your buyers in effective ways.
*Live comfortably within the rules and regulations that govern your obligations to your clients and to customers.
Instructors: Ed Getty,GRI,CRS and Susan Russell
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MaineHousing...real opportunity has replaced the ho hum! Learn how to best meet a first-time home buyer's financing needs and increase your business with MaineHousing's First Home Loan Program. Help more buyers benefit from the generous downpayment/closing cost assistance grant AND attractive below market interest rates MaineHousing offers. You will discover that most Maine residents are income eligible for the program and that Maine's deserving veterans actually receive an additional interest rate discount. Financing is available for manufactured homes, and for home repair and improvement costs included in the first mortgage at closing. Take a close look at the First Home Loan program, gain the expertise to help more first time buyers and earn 3 credit hours toward your license renewal.
Instructors: Ed Getty,GRI,CRS and Lisa McKenna
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In today's real estate market it is still possible that you will represent seller clients who are behind on their mortgage payments. Or perhaps you will represent a buyer client who is interested in purchasing a property that is marching toward foreclosure.
We seriously considered calling this course "Patience is a Virtue".... and you will see why by the time you finish this course! Join Kim Fowler as she shares her real world expert advice on how to get to the closing table with either your seller or buyer client.
Instructors: Ed Getty,GRI,CRS and Kim Hatem
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Welcome to "I Wish I Knew - Inspections", an online course featuring Gary Daigneault and Mike Michaud being interviewed by Ed Getty. Together, they have inspected thousands of properties and have a thorough understanding of the issues present in buildings today.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
*Identify construction issues in today's buildings.
*Communicate what an inspection will and will not accomplish.
*Create appropriate expectations with your clients when they engage an inspector.
Instructors: Ed Getty,GRI,CRS and Michael Michaud
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There are so many things that real estate licensees often only learn in the "school of hard knocks." So we interviewed subject matter experts in various key areas to accelerate your learning and make the experience a positive one rather than a bruising one. We often add new topics to the "I Wish They Knew.." series so keep looking for new courses!
Instructors: Ed Getty,GRI,CRS and Shawn Casey
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Do you have a client that is having a hard time accepting your price recommendation? Are you starting to see price reductions again? Are some of your sellers wondering what is wrong with your marketing when the property is still on the market 60 days into the listing?
Instructor: Alan Rice
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This course provides Real Estate professionals with an overview of the role that one's credit history plays in getting financing in today's lending market. It is important for you to understand how credit scores are computed, and how they impact financing for your clients. This puts you in a better position to aid buyers in becoming better prepared to obtain the best financing available when they decide to buy a home.
Instructors: Ed Getty,GRI,CRS and Don Cohen
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Welcome to "I Wish I Knew - Survey", an online course featuring Jim Nadeau of Nadeau Land Surveys in a two-person video interview with our partner Ed Getty.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
*Differentiate between a boundary survey and a Mortgage Loan Inspection Plan.
*Discuss issues with floodplains and flood insurance.
*Describe the use of subdivision plats.
Instructors: Ed Getty,GRI,CRS and James D Nadeau
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Are you ready to tackle your math anxiety? You're not alone—most people experience some level of discomfort when it comes to numbers. That's why we've designed this course specifically for adult learners like you, offering a flexible, self-paced approach to mastering essential math skills. By improving your mathematical abilities, you'll gain greater confidence when working with clients and navigating complex transactions. So, take the first step towards conquering your math fears and join us in this empowering journey!
Instructor: Kelli McGlinn
ME 3 clock hours
$25.00
This is a beginner level course.
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There are major differences between residential and commercial real estate brokerage. This course highlights some of the major ones to make a more successful transaction for the licensees, clients, and customers. We interviewed Justin Lamontagne, a subject matter expert in various key areas of commercial real estate, to accelerate your learning and make the experience a positive one rather than a bruising one.
Instructor: Ed Getty,GRI,CRS
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A basic element of a successful real estate transaction is communication. It is imperative that the consumer and licensee understand their relationship and the services that will be part of that relationship. The Real Estate Brokerage Relationships Form is a tool (required in most cases) to assist licensees and consumers in a discussion and ultimate understanding of the customer or client relationship. In addition, this program will cover advertising rules. Methods of advertising have changed with technological advance but the rules still apply. Are you in compliance?
Instructor: Ed Getty,GRI,CRS
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Real Estate Practice in Maine is a 12-hour, online, self-paced course designed for real estate professionals seeking continuing education credits. Whether you need a refresher on Maine law, want to increase your knowledge, or require credits, this unique course provides a comprehensive review of Maine's real estate laws. Join us today and challenge yourself to enhance your knowledge and skills!
Instructor: Kelli McGlinn
ME 12 clock hours
$99.00
You will have 120 days from purchase to complete this course.
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This course aims to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand and effectively operate within a real estate team. By the course's conclusion, you will be able to define a real estate team, comprehend their role within an agency, and articulate the various relationships involved in a team to customers and clients. Additionally, you will gain insights into the key elements that contribute to a successful team, such as staffing and costs.
Instructors: Ed Getty,GRI,CRS and Sue Meservier
ME 3 clock hours
$25.00
The Real Estate Learning Group, 220 Maine Mall Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 240, So. Portland
Maybe you have shied away from dealing with new construction, or you are a veteran who wants to pick up a few tips. Join an instructor who has decades of experience representing clients and working with builders on new construction projects. We'll cover effective ways to work with the developer, builder's spec plans, financing options, construction contracts, association rules and regulations, and more!
Instructor: Ed Getty,GRI,CRS
6/13/23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ME 3 clock hours
NH 3 clock hours
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The Real Estate Learning Group, 220 Maine Mall Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 240, So. Portland
There are four possible relationships you may have with a buyer:
1. Transaction broker
2. Seller agent with a buyer customer
3. Buyer agent
4. Disclosed dual agent
This course will explore each relationship identifying:
* when the relationship begins,
* your responsibilities to buyers, and
* how your responsibilities differ based on your relationship.
Common issues and misunderstandings will be addressed to assist you in understanding your role and managing buyer expectations.
Designated brokers, as you go through this course think about your affiliated licensees' understanding of the course material. Do they understand how their responsibilities to buyers differ depending on their relationship? What about your company policy? Does your policy reflect how business is being conducted at your company?
Instructor: Geoff MacLean
6/14/23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ME 3 clock hours
$25.00
The Real Estate Learning Group, 220 Maine Mall Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 240, So. Portland
Addenda, clause library and Multiple Offer Guidelines -- these tools are available to guide you as you prepare offers on behalf of your clients. If you ever find yourself confused about which REALTOR addendum to use or how to fill in the blanks, then this is the class for you! We will also explore the REALTOR clause library and discuss the importance of avoiding the unauthorized practice of law. Take this opportunity to refresh yourself on options available to your clients -- buyers and sellers -- when presented with a multiple offer situation. Note: The Maine Real Estate Commission has approved this class for continuing education credit; this does not imply its approval or endorsement of Zip Forms.
Instructor: Ed Getty,GRI,CRS
6/20/23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ME 3 clock hours
$25.00
The Real Estate Learning Group, 220 Maine Mall Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 240, So. Portland
Presented by Susan Russell. Are you looking to improve your process for working with buyers in real estate? This continuing education class will provide you with the tools you need to create a system for effectively representing and communicating with your buyers, in accordance with your written brokerage agreement. The class will be interactive and will include discussions and exercises to help you develop your own personalized system for working with buyers. By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of how to create a system that allows you to work efficiently and effectively with your buyers.
Instructor: Susan Russell
6/21/23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ME 3 clock hours
$25.00
The Real Estate Learning Group, 220 Maine Mall Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 240, So. Portland
Presented by Jeff Chute. This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively represent and communicate with senior clients in real estate transactions. The course will cover the demographics of the senior population and its impact on real estate practice, as well as relevant laws and housing options that protect the senior population. Participants will learn strategies for representing senior clients, including how to identify and address undisclosed needs and potential abuse. The course will also cover the basics of tax law and estate planning as they relate to housing decisions for seniors. By the end of the course, learners will have a thorough understanding of how to work with senior clients in real estate.
Instructor: Jeff Chute
6/27/23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ME 3 clock hours
NH 3 clock hours
$25.00
The Real Estate Learning Group, 220 Maine Mall Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 240, So. Portland
"Strategic Pricing for Real Estate Professionals: Adapting to Your Market" is a 3-hour continuing education course designed to help real estate professionals learn effective pricing strategies for various real estate markets. This course will explore the importance of market analysis, key pricing principles, and how to apply them to optimize pricing strategies. Participants will learn how to analyze market trends, set prices that reflect the property's value, and develop pricing strategies that align with the specific market. By the end of this course, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to price properties to optimize their value and drive sales in any market. Presented by Bill Trask
Instructor: Bill Trask
6/28/23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ME 3 clock hours
NH 3 clock hours
$25.00
The Real Estate Learning Group, 220 Maine Mall Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 240, So. Portland
The course curriculum is brought to you by the United States Concealed Carry Association and delivered by the Scarborough Fish & Game Association.
Welcome to this special presentation on REALTOR Safety. Our personal safety is something we all need to keep in mind, every single day. The risks we face are the same for men and women, in urban neighborhoods and remote rural areas.
That's why it's important to provide this training to you to help you stay safe in common situations you face regularly. We hope that you'll use this information, and other materials available from NAR, to increase your knowledge and awareness and incorporate these core components every day.
Ø Learn how to employ various defensive strategies to mitigate an unwanted encounter before it escalates.
Ø Recognize the defensive options — both armed and unarmed — you can use to help keep you safe
Instructor: Roy Gorman
9/14/23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ME 3 clock hours
NH 3 clock hours
$25.00
Please be aware that this is a deep dive safety course and there may be parts of the course regarding defensive techniques, etc. that may be triggering for some people.
