* This webinar will only be delivered in Spanish, with no translation. Please only register if you speak Spanish.

The time to work with the global real estate market is now.  A variety of factors, including political and economic have contributed to the increase in real estate investing in LATAM.  

Many generations are looking for new places to live. Some, like baby boomers, want to enjoy their retirement years in a dream location.  Others are looking to move for financial reasons or political situations which force them to look at more stable countries to move to and start new lives.  

Presenter Mario Rubio will cover:

• A mix of generations entering the international market
• The currency exchange rate in LATAM
• Political issues impacting the market in LATAM
• Increase in tourism in Latin American
• The location of the six best countries to retire in the world (hint: all are in LATAM!)

Descubra cómo puede aprovechar el auge del mercado internacional: ¡regístrese hoy!

* This webinar will only be delivered in Spanish, with no translation. Please only register if you speak Spanish.

The real estate landscape is changing and to be sustainable and relevant as a brokerage, we must change as well. Join presenter Lynn Madison for this complimentary webinar for CRB and SRS designees to talk about what is changing. What we as managing brokers need to do to prepare our agents for the changes that are here, as well as the ones that are coming, and how all of this has a direct impact on recruiting and retention.

REGISTRATION: $295.00  / $145 for CRB Designees

CRB CREDIT: An 80% score on the course exam is required for credit towards the CRB designation.  Click here for more information on the designation and requirements.

CE CREDIT: There is no continuing education (CE) available for this online course offering.

This one-of-a-kind course will help you navigate the legal risks related to employees and independent contractors. Brokers, owners, and managers need to take great care to properly classify salespeople for federal and state law purposes, and to ensure compliance with the classification requirements of the applicable law. This course will help you understand, implement, and maintain employee and independent contractor relationships while mitigating risk and limiting liability.

Topics covered:

• Best practices to minimize risk and limit liability.
• The interview process and the legal and illegal components.
• Classification of workers as employees and independent contractors.
• Appropriate and inappropriate brokerage policies.
• Brokerage operation policies can be applied to independent contractors.
• Management of the independent contractor relationship.
• Exempt and non-exempt status and how to comply with labor laws.
• Lawful best practices for terminating employees and independent contractors and avoiding the common mistakes.
• Key federal employment laws and application to employees and independent contractors.
• Federal and state tax responsibilities and application to employees and independent contractors.
• The relationship between broker and salespeople; management and employees; and administrative functions and sales functions.

This course is presented in the following modules:

• Module 1: The Job Description
• Module 2: The Interview Process
• Module 3: The Hiring Process
• Module 4: Training for Success
• Module 5: Managing Agents & Employees
• Module 6: How to Say Goodbye

EXPIRATION:

You will have access to this course for on this site 365 days from the date of purchase.  After one year, the course will expire and no extensions will be given.  If you do not complete the course and pass the exam during this timeframe, you will need to repurchase the course at full price and re-start.

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS: 

All online / self-study course registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please review the following requirements and be sure your system and networks are up to date. 

General Recommendations: 

• Your browser must support HTML-5. To test and detect your browser version, go to html5test.com
• Use a PC or MAC with a current, updated Browser.
• Disable popup blockers in your web browser settings. 
• Wifi is not recommended. WiFi signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.  A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth providing a better experience. 
• There is audio (sound) with this course. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers and they are not muted.

System Requirements for the Best Experience:

• 2 GHz Dual Core CPU Processor or faster 
• 4 GB RAM (Greater than 4 GB is a benefit)
• Windows 10 or later
• Mac OS X 10.14 or later
• iOS 12 or later
• Wired Internet connection

Browser Requirements:

• Chrome, Firefox and Edge are continuously updated by their publishers.  For the best experience, use the most current version.
• Current versions of Chrome 
• Current versions of Firefox 
• Current versions of Edge
• Safari 14 or later

REGISTRATION: $295.00 / $145 for CRB Designees

CRB CREDIT: An 80% score on the course exam is required for credit towards the CRB designation.  Click here for more information on the designation and requirements.

CE CREDIT: There is no continuing education (CE) available for this online course offering.

Company policies are essential to mitigate risk and limit liability. This course provides a checklist of items that should be included in a policy manual and introduces options for each component.  From federal mandates, state regulations and Code of Ethics compliance to employment laws, data security, and brokerage policy options, you’ll come away with a clear understanding of what should be addressed.

Topics covered:

• Policy manual components and categories.
• Federal employment laws and HR policies.
• Technology security and data protection.
• Policies for independent contractors.
• Broker transaction policies.
• Appropriate and inappropriate brokerage policies.
• State license law regulations that should be included in a policy manual.
• Other brokerage policy options to be considered and addressed to reduce risk.

This course is presented in the following modules:

• Module 1: Self-Assessment & Overview
• Module 2: The Importance of Policy Manuals
• Module 3: Policy Manual Components & Categories
• Module 4: Federal Employment Laws for Companies & HR Policies for Employees
• Module 5: Technology, Security & Data Protection
• Module 6: Policies for Independent Contractors
• Module 7: Brokerage Policies

EXPIRATION:

You will have access to this course for on this site 365 days from the date of purchase.  After one year, the course will expire and no extensions will be given.  If you do not complete the course and pass the exam during this timeframe, you will need to repurchase the course at full price and re-start.

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS: 

All online / self-study course registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please review the following requirements and be sure your system and networks are up to date. 

General Recommendations: 

• Your browser must support HTML-5. To test and detect your browser version, go to html5test.com
• Use a PC or MAC with a current, updated Browser.
• Disable popup blockers in your web browser settings. 
• Wifi is not recommended. WiFi signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.  A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth providing a better experience. 
• There is audio (sound) with this course. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers and they are not muted.

System Requirements for the Best Experience:

• 2 GHz Dual Core CPU Processor or faster 
• 4 GB RAM (Greater than 4 GB is a benefit)
• Windows 10 or later
• Mac OS X 10.14 or later
• iOS 12 or later
• Wired Internet connection

Browser Requirements:

• Chrome, Firefox and Edge are continuously updated by their publishers.  For the best experience, use the most current version.
• Current versions of Chrome 
• Current versions of Firefox 
• Current versions of Edge
• Safari 14 or later