Online Courses
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- Sales Associate Courses (Online Courses)
- Broker Courses (Online Courses)
- Appraisal Continuing Education Courses (Online Courses)
- Mortgage Broker Courses (Online Courses)
Development Education Courses (Online Courses)
The following are for development education only. These do not qualify for Florida Continuing Education.
Sales Associate Courses (Online)
Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices & Law
63-Hour Course with Timed Exam
The sales associate pre-licensing course consists of real estate principles, practices, and Florida Real Estate License Law. The course covers all the subject matter prescribed by the Florida Real Estate Commission as a prerequisite to making application to take the State Examination for SALES ASSOCIATE. The online course includes a Florida Real Estate Institute state exam classroom review which is available at scheduled dates. The tuition is $179.95.
Current Instructors:
William G. (Bill) Wright
An instructor will respond to emailed questions from online enrollees within 48 hours.
45-Hour Post-Licensing Education for Real Estate Sales Associates
This 45-hour course is designed to be a practical "nuts-and-bolts, how-to" course for a real estate sales associate. Selected topics include the law of agency, misrepresentation in real estate, appraising real property, competitive market analysis, obtaining listings, preparing and making listing presentations, marketing a listing, preparing real estate contracts, FHA, VA, and conventional financing, and closing real estate transactions. The tuition is $129.
Current Instructors:
William G. (Bill) Wright
An instructor will respond to emailed questions from online enrollees within 48 hours.
14 Hour Florida Continuing Education Course for Real Estate Professionals
A new, interactive approach to the Florida bi-annual 14-hour CE requirement. This course offers timely information for licensees in short, lively lessons, with interspersed progress tests and contains all new license law and FREC rule changes. The tuition is $24.95.
28 Hour Reactivation Education Course for Brokers and Sales Associates
This course fulfills the Florida Real Estate Commission's 28-hour reactivation course requirement for brokers and sales associates who have held an involuntary inactive Florida real estate license for more than 12 months but fewer than 24 months. The tuition is $79.
Broker Courses (Online)
72-Hour Broker Pre-License Course
The broker course covers: getting started in the real estate brokerage business, valuing real property, listing and selling real property, and real estate specialties. The course covers all the subject matter prescribed by the Florida Real Estate Commission as a prerequisite to making application to take the State Examination for REAL ESTATE BROKER. The online course includes a Florida Real Estate Institute state exam classroom review which is available at scheduled dates. The tuition is $349.
Florida Real Estate Brokerage: A Management Guide
A practical course designed to assist a new broker in planning, opening and staffing an office. The tuition is $149.95.
Florida Essentials of Real Estate Investment
A practical understanding of the real estate investment process. Students purchase, develop and sell a model property. The tuition is $149.95.
14 Hour Florida Broker Continuing Education Course for Real Estate Professionals
A new, interactive approach to the Florida bi-annual 14-hour CE requirement. This course offers timely information for licensees in short, lively lessons, with interspersed progress tests and contains all new license law and FREC rule changes. The tuition is $24.95.
28 Hour Reactivation Education Course for Brokers and Sales Associates
This course fulfills the Florida Real Estate Commission's 28-hour reactivation course requirement for brokers and sales associates who have held an involuntary inactive Florida real estate license for more than 12 months but fewer than 24 months. The tuition is $79.
Appraisal Continuing Education (Online Courses)
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Sales Comparison Approach
Hours: 7
The purpose of this course is to prepare you for the procedures and analysis involved in performing the Sales Comparison Approach in an appraisal assignment. Specifically, this course will provide a complete review of the Sales Comparison Approach, first defining the concept and key terms and then going into the exam procedure. Comparable sales will be discussed as well as the rules for making adjustments to comps and determining adjustment values. Through a variety of sample sales comparison activities, you will be able to apply your knowledge of the Sales Comparison Approach. Finally, we will discuss the differences between sales comparison appraisal and competitive market analysis. The tuition is $89.
Residential Cost Approach
Hours: 7
The purpose of this course is to expose you to the procedures and analysis involved in developing the Cost Approach in a residential appraisal assignment. Specifically, this course will provide a complete review of the Cost Approach to value, first defining concepts and key terms, and then going into exact procedures involved. Site valuation, a key component of the Cost Approach, will be explained in detail, as well as use of various methods available to calculate "cost new" of the improvements. Through a variety of examples and activities you will be able to apply your knowledge of the Cost Approach. Finally, we will discuss the reconciliation of the Cost Approach estimate of value with the other approaches. The tuition is $89.
Income Approach: An Overview
Hours: 7
The purpose of this course is to show you the procedures and analysis involved in performing the Income Approach in an appraisal assignment. Specifically, this course will provide a complete review of the Income Approach, first defining the concept and key terms and then detailing the exact procedures involved. Collecting and analyzing income and expenses data will be discussed in detail. Through a variety of examples and case studies, you will be able to apply your knowledge of the Income Approach. The tuition is $89.
Introduction to Commercial Appraisal
Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide the reader with a better understanding of the valuation process relative to commercial properties. The course is written from the perspective of the real estate appraiser and assumes a certain basic understanding of real estate appraisal. The first sections will deal with basic appraisal concepts as they pertain to a commercial appraisal. The later sections of the course will focus on topics more specific to income properties. This course will be helpful if you have some practical experience appraising residential property and are considering offering commercial appraisals to your clients. You will find this course useful if you want to have a better understanding of commercial properties from the valuation standpoint in order to more effectively assist your clients to buy or sell commercial properties. The course will broaden your understanding of the format, USPAP requirements, and the thought process of the commercial appraisal, especially if you are involved in commercial lending. As such, this course is intended for appraisers, brokers, lending officers, and to some extent those investors who may be contemplating making larger investments in real estate. The tuition is $59.
Florida Real Estate Appraisal Laws & Rules
Hours: 3
This course is offered for the express purpose of meeting the continuing education requirements of real estate appraisers in Florida. This course, which includes Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code, fulfills the three-hour state requirement for appraisal continuing education. The tuition is $59.
FHA & VA Appraisal Basics
Hours: 7
This course provides you with an understanding of the historical and present need for FHA and VA programs. It focuses on current FHA appraisal requirements effective January 1, 2006 including inspection and reporting requirements. You will also learn how to get placed on FHA rosters and the essential information needed to complete the FHA appraiser application. The tuition is $89.
Florida Supervisor/Trainee Roles and Relationships
Hours: 3
The Florida Supervisor/Trainee Roles and Relationships course specifically addresses Florida's requirements that relate to supervisory appraisers and registered appraisal trainees. You'll learn about the updates and pertinent details of Chapter 475, Part II, of the Florida Statutes as well as the impact of Senate Bill 466. Specific parts of the Florida Administrative Code relating to appraisers are also discussed. This course will enable you to understand of the requirements for the display and disclosure of the appraiser's license, certification number, and registration. You'll also learn about signature requirements for appraisal reports and certifications, including USPAP Standards Rules 2-3 and 3-3. Advertising, record, and workfile requirements as well as USPAP Competency Rules will also be covered. Another focus of this course is an issue that is of concern to many supervisory appraisers - whether or not to hire trainees. You'll learn the advantages and disadvantages of hiring trainees. You'll also discover the differences between being a supervisor and a mentor. The tuition is $59.
2008-2009 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course
Hours: 7
The 7-hour course focuses on the changes to the 2008-2009 edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This course is intended to fulfill the 7-hour requirement as established by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation. The tuition is $89.
Mortgage Broker Courses (Online Courses)
14 Hours Mortgage Broker Continuing Education
Hours: 14
The Mortgage Broker Continuing Education course is a 14-hour course that covers three main topics: Chapter 494 of Title XXXIII, which is part of the 2007 Florida Statutes; Mortgage Fraud; and Foreclosures.
In the first section, students will learn Parts I-V of Chapter 494 Mortgage Brokerage and Mortgage Lending, which is in Title XXXIII Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations. The second section of this course covers Mortgage Fraud. As one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes in the U.S., millions of dollars are lost to mortgage fraud every year. Students will learn who is involved in mortgage fraud, who it affects, and its detrimental consequences. Further, students will learn to recognize and prevent involvement and to protect their customers from becoming victims to it. The third section of this course, Foreclosures, discusses the skyrocketing foreclosure rates that are occurring both nationally and within various states. Students will learn the process of foreclosure and the contributors to this growing trend. Students will also learn what preventative measures that the government, lenders, appraisers, agents, and other real estate professionals are implementing to help consumers avoid the stigma and damaging effects of foreclosure. Finally, the course covers alternatives that consumers can choose when faced with foreclosure. The tuition is $79.
SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator ONLINE Exam Prep.
The course is designed to prepare you with the knowledge you need to pass the exam, which is mandated by the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act).
The practice tests resemble the content breakdown and types of questions you will see on the licensing test. You can take as many practice tests as you want. Since the questions are randomized from large pool of questions, each test will be unique - you will never see the same exact questions in the same exact order. The tuition is $99.
Current Instructors: Ronald O. Boatright, Ph.D.
An instructor will respond to questions by email from online enrollees within 48 hours.
Development Education Courses (Online)
Red Flags Property Inspection Guide
Learning to spot "red flag" conditions in a property will help you be a more effective agent. This course demonstrates how to recognize symptoms of structural distress, defects or safety hazards in and around the home. Certified by the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO). ($60) (6 hours)
*For development education only. Does not qualify for Florida CE.
Environmental Issues In Your Real Estate Practice
To sell to today's more safety conscious consumers, real estate agents must be able to recognize hidden environmental hazards and advise their clients about how best to deal with hazardous conditions. Certified by the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO). ($60) (6 hours)
*For development education only. Does not qualify for Florida CE.
Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Sales
Commercial real estate is a growing and exciting field but it has its own rules and risks. This course provides a comprehensive blueprint for successful commercial real estate transactions. Certified by the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO). ($60) (6 hours)
*For development education only. Does not qualify for Florida CE.
Property Management And Managing Risk
This course is designed to help property managers successfully navigate owner and tenant relations and state and federal regulations. This course is a must in today's litigious society! Certified by the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO). ($60) (6 hours)
*For development education only. Does not qualify for Florida CE.
Real Estate & Taxes: What Every Agent Should Know
Tax issues can have a dramatic impact on a real estate transaction. Real estate licensees are expected to have a basic knowledge of the current, fundamental tax issues explained in this course. Certified by the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO) (6 hours)
In this course, students learn vital information to help their clients navigate the complexities of real estate tax issues.
Topics include: the home mortgage interest deduction, computing gains and losses, the exclusion rule for gain on the sale of a principal residence, passive loss rules and real estate professionals, and home-office rules.
The author of this course, Vernon Hoven, is a practicing CPA and a real estate broker. Mr. Hoven is a nationally recognized tax expert and a regular speaker for the Real Estate Educator's Association as well as real estate, accounting, and legal professional organizations and author of the best-selling Real Estate Investor's Tax Guide for Real Estate Education Company. He is also a featured expert on AOL's national Center Stage chat show. ($60)
*For development education only. Does not qualify for Florida CE.
