
GRI: Financing From Preparation to Closing
Instructor: Patrick Ritchie
CE Hours: 6 General
Do you understand financing enough to help your clients through the real estate transaction? This course covers the life cycle of the loan process from pre-qualification through close of escrow.
Check in starts at 8 a.m.
Fees (based on availability):
$89 through Feb. 13, 2023
$99 Feb. 14-22, 2023
GRI Designee: $40 and must call 480-945-2651 to register
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.
Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:
- Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
- Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure. - Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
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Includes working lunch, Fair Housing DECODER©, Bias Override certifications and 3 Fair Housing CE hours.
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SCHEDULED TO APPEAR:

Bryan Greene, National Association of REALTORS® VP of Policy Advocacy

Laurie Benner, National Fair Housing Alliance AVP housing & community development

Dr. Lee Davenport, Learn with Dr. Lee® real estate coach-consultant

Nora Guerra, Freddie Mac affordable lending manager

Mayor Corey Woods, City of Tempe | Arizona Housing Supply Study Committee member
U.S. Conference of Mayors Community Development & Housing Standing Committee vice chair
PRELIMINARY AGENDA:
- State of Arizona Housing
- Secrets to Fair & Affordable Housing
- Equitable Housing Initiatives
- How to Be a Fair Housing Decoder©
- Keys Unlock Dreams
- Bias Override Continuing Education & Certification
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Avoid Bumps in the Road
Instructor: Keri Means
CE hours: 3 Real Estate Legal Issues
Cost: Free to Scottsdale REALTORS® Members | $20.00 for Non-Members
Pre-registration encouraged.
This class will examine:
- How does the Handyman Exemption work?
- What can my assistant do?
- What are the Rules with my teams?
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Contact: James Igbinovia | email
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.
Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:
- Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
- Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure. - Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.

Disclosure Obligations in Real Estate
Instructor: Glen Smart
CE Hours: 3 Hours Disclosure
Description: Explore the required disclosures and buyer’s rights in the State of Arizona. Understand the importance of educating yourself and your buyers in regard to disclosures and looking for red flags that could become disclosure issues.
Cost: Free to Scottsdale REALTORS® Members | $20.00 for Non-Members
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.
PLEASE NOTE
- Zoom platform will be utilized for the course delivery If you don’t have a Zoom account, we suggest you sign up for the free version at Zoom.us
- Students are responsible for the performance of their own technology including audio volume, video clarity, and reliable internet connection
- Students must check in for class 15 minutes prior to the 1pm start time. Checking in for class at 1pm may result in refusal of attendance
- Students must be visible on camera AT ALL TIMES to receive class credit:
- Students may not “step away” from the camera for any reason or darken their screen
- If an emergency arises, please use the “Chat” feature to privately notify the instructor or monitor of your situation
- Students may not participate in computer-based work or make phone calls while attending class and should be in a room that is free from distractions
- Students should NOT log out at any time during the class
- You will receive an email reminder with additional guidelines and information to ‘join’ the meeting.

GRI: The Contract Class
Instructor: Kelly Soriano
CE Hours: 8 Contract Law, 3 Legal Issues, 3 Disclosure
Maximize your value to your clients. This 2-day course covers the contract line by line so that you can put event the most chaotic transactions back on track to a smooth closing.
Check in starts at 8 a.m.
Fees (based on availability):
$139 through Mar. 6, 2023
$149 Mar. 7-13, 2023
GRI Designee: $60 and must call 480-945-2651 to register
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.
Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:
- Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
- Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure. - Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
Agency Tales from the Courtroom
Instructor: Patrick Ritchie
CE hours: 3 Agency Law
Cost: Free to SAAR Members | $20.00 for Non-Members
Pre-registration encouraged.
This class discusses various cases of agency in order to expand the scope of knowledge of the attendee by analyzing various issues in the agency/principal relationship:
- Definition and elements of the agency relationship
- Agency all around us in the business world
- Duties of agent to principal
- Duties of principal to agent.
Special thanks to our sponsor!

Contact Rachel Tarman – Bates Team | email
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.
Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:
- Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
- Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure. - Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
Broker Management Clinic 1: Statutes and Rules
Instructor: Laura Kovacs
CE Hours: 3 Commissioner’s Standards
Cost: Scottsdale REALTORS® Members $20 | Non-members $25
Per the Arizona Department of Real Estate, designated brokers and delegated associate brokers are required to complete 9 hours of Broker Management Clinics. This course will satisfy 3 of the 9 hours. Attendees will learn about:
- Record keeping requirements
- Contracts
- Department Audits
- Trust fund account
- Fiduciary duties
- Advertising and promotions
- Material disclosures
- Employment agreements
- Department Investigations
Broker Mgt Clinic #2: Broker Policies
Broker Mgt Clinic #3: Supervision
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.
Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:
- Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
- Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure. - Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
Broker Management Clinic 2: Broker Policies
Instructor: Laura Kovacs
CE Hours: 3 Commissioner’s Standards
Cost: Scottsdale REALTORS® Members $20 | Non-members $25
Per the Arizona Department of Real Estate, designated brokers and delegated associate brokers are required to complete 9 hours of Broker Management Clinics. This course will satisfy 3 of the 9 hours. Attendees will learn about:
- Broker Policy Development
- Establishment of broker policies
- Practical application enforcing
Broker Mgt Clinic #3: Supervision
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.
Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:
- Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
- Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure. - Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
Tax-Reduction Strategies for the Real Estate Professional
Here is some of what you will learn:
- HOW to take advantage of last-minute tax deductions before the end of the year!
- HOW to POWER BOOST your deductions: Best business practices to optimize tax benefits and understand your elite status as a taxpayer.
- WHY your accountant can’t “just take” the deductions for you.
- HOW TO deduct all of your FAMILY’S MEDICAL COSTS-even dental-as a real estate BUSINESS expense!
- HOW to deduct your Home Office…simplified, made safe, and expanded to multiple deductions! Learn the rules to INCREASE this deduction!
- WHY you may want to buy a new or pre-owned car sooner than you think…the great new “makeover” of the CAR DEDUCTION rules you will want to take advantage of!
- THE New…and Improved…food and beverage deductions for real estate professionals that you probably don’t know about.
After this seminar, you’ll have what you need to bring to your tax accountant, so you can keep more of your income this year and beyond!
Instructor: Maine Shafer, JD
He spent more than 15 years presenting tax-reduction strategies on behalf of Bradford & Co. He received his law degree from Georgetown University, was Assistant Attorney General for the State of New Mexico, and an attorney for the New Mexico Real Estate Commission.
NOTE: You will be required to have access to a camera and microphone on the laptop/desktop computer you use to access this online webinar.
- Zoom platform will be utilized for the session delivery.
- Attendees are responsible for the performance of their own technology including audio volume, video clarity, and reliable internet connection.
- Attendees must check-in ten (10) minutes prior to the 10 a.m. start time; checking in at 10 a.m. may result in refusal of attendance.
Disclaimer: Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access. Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® at 480.945.2651. By registering, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the association website.