Consumer Credit Report Repair
Instructor: Patrick Ritchie
CE hours: 3 Real Estate Legal Issues
Cost: Free to Scottsdale REALTORS® Members | $20.00 for Non-Members
Pre-registration encouraged.
Examine the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its impact on consumers ability to qualify for a mortgage. It is one of the single most important pieces of legislation for consumers in regard to the actions it prohibits and the limits it places on the reporting of harmful information about consumers on credit reports. The course looks at court opinions to arm consumers with the knowledge to protect themselves from predators and to correct their credit reports.
- Handling credit report disputes and documentation
- Addressing zombie debt and collections
- Understanding the time limits on negative information
- The dirty games creditors play on credit reports.
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.
Focus on Fair Housing
Instructor: Laura Kovacs
CE hours: 3 Fair Housing
Cost: Free to Scottsdale REALTORS® Members | $20.00 for Non-Members
Pre-registration encouraged.
Fairness is critical to the way you conduct business. Are you being fair with your clients? Join us for insight on inclusion in real estate!
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.
Appraisal Methods & Standards
Instructor: Glen Smart
CE hours: 3 General
Cost: Free to Scottsdale REALTORS® Members | $20.00 for Non-Members
Pre-registration encouraged.
How did appraisers come up with that value? How does this impact your client’s transaction? Explore the tools used to determine an Opinion of Value for real estate. Overview of the requirements of FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, and USDA, and the impact of Appraisal Independence Requirements and the effect of collateral underwriting on closing timeframes.
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.
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 http://zoom.com.
- 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: Risk Management
Instructors: Marge Lindsey & Jessi Wolnick
CE Hours: 3 Commissioner’s Standards, 3 Disclosure, 5 Legal Issues, 3 Fair Housing
Risk management can affect your bottom line. This class identifies real estate risks and shows you how to protect yourself by being aware of negligent behavior and misrepresentation.
Check in starts at 8 a.m.
Fees (based on availability):
$139 through July 19
$149 July 20-26
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.
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Core Class
Instructor: Keri Means
CE hours: 6 Agency, 6 Disclosure
ABR® education provides the expertise you need for an edge in serving today’s home buyers.
Fees:
$179 through July 31, 2023
$189 Aug. 1-9, 2023
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.
CE hours: 3 General
There are thousands of forces at play in determining the value of a single piece of real estate. This course explores theories behind why the market reacts the way it does and why buyers and sellers make certain decisions. You will gain knowledge of how the rise and fall of interest rates can cause a drastic effect on home prices and demand. We will suggest strategies to help clients reach an agreement with their counterpart in a negotiation.
CE hours: 3 Fair Housing
This course aims to focus on the importance and history of the federal Fair Housing Act and its application in today’s real estate environment. We will discuss how the Department of Housing and Urban Development enforces the Act as well as review the most common discriminatory practices like service/assistive animals and how to best handle a reasonable accommodation request. We will also examine examples of Fair Housing complaints, and discuss initiatives and resources.
Make Renovation A Reality
Instructor: Patrick Ritchie
CE hours: 3 General
Cost: Free to Scottsdale REALTORS® Members | $20.00 for Non-Members
Pre-registration encouraged.
Learn about home renovation mortgage programs when the house a client wants may be outdated or in need of upgrades. We will cover the various types of renovation programs available and discuss the pros and cons of each, as well as the existing market issues that renovation programs can remedy. You will learn the range of how renovation can be used aesthetically for cosmetic improvement or it can facilitate a handicap-accessible home for a consumer with a disability and many possibilities in between:
- Describe characteristics of the renovation programs, terminology and characteristics of each, setting expectations for the desired outcome
- Provide an understanding to the processes and timeframes involved in preparing the forms, contractor validation process, written estimates, draw process and post-closing actions
- Appraisal methodology of “as-is” versus “subject to” and identify the appraisal circumstances of the renovation market
- Identify scenarios where renovation financing would be beneficial or needed.
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.
Classes are Mondays through Thursdays
View the entire schedule
Includes 3 Post-License Broker Management Clinics
Cancellation/Refund Policy
- Prior to materials being delivered, a 10% administrative fee will be charged for cancellation. Once materials have been distributed to the student, a 50% refund will be allowed up to 10 sessions. Following the 10th session, a $30 additional charge for each session attended will be subtracted from any remaining tuition.
- Once materials are dispensed, they cannot be sold as “new” and therefore the school will not accept the return of materials in anticipation of a full refund.
- Returned checks will incur a $50 service charge.
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
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, or if they have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 five (5) days prior to the meeting/event. If exposed six to 10 days prior but showing no symptoms, they must wear a well-fitting mask at all times.
- 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 being asked to leave the meeting/event.
CE hours: 3 General
This course will review the roles of and differences between residential and commercial property managers. We will review best practices in tenant relations to improve the agent’s leasing success. Finally, this course will expand on the importance of the property manager’s responsibility to account for funds received and disbursed in the transaction.