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CRB designees receives special pricing for any CRB Elective Course!

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 06/08/2023 at 3:00 PM (CDT)

    ¿Hablas español? Don’t miss our upcoming webinar, “Expansión Global: Como Llevar su Negocio Inmobiliario al Siguiente Nivel." *This webinar will only be delivered in Spanish, with no translation.

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    * 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.


    Mario Rubio

    AHWD, CIPS, RENE, SRES, SRS

    American Global Group @ EXP Realty

    Mario Rubio works to improve the global real estate industry and connect realtors from across the globe, but especially in Latin America, Mario Rubio served as NAR's President Liaison to Peru from 2010-2015 where he was able to help the Peruvian Real Estate Association lobby their government to pass a law which mandated that all realtors must be licensed and educated. To this day, Mario Rubio has continued his dream of connecting realtors around the world by being NAR's Regional Coordinator to South America from 2016 to 2021.

    Working with the different Real Estate Associations like COFECI-CRECI from Brazil, ASPAI from Perú, FENACBRE from Ecuador, ACOP-CNGI A.G. & COPROCH from Chile, and FEDELONJAS from Colombia. In 2022 was appointed to be the NAR Chair of the Global Alliances Advisory Board and is currently serving as a Co-Chair of the Global Business Advisory Council at the District of Columbia Association of REALTORS-DCAR.

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 06/13/2023 at 3:00 PM (CDT)

    The real estate landscape is changing and to be sustainable and relevant as a brokerage, we must change as well.

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    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.

    Lynn Madison

    ABR, AHWD, CRB, HFR, RENE, SFR®, SRES, SRS

    Lynn Madison Seminars, Inc.

    Lynn is the owner of Lynn Madison Seminars, a full-service training and development company devoted to the advancement of professionalism in real estate. She also speaks annually at the NAR conventions and is an ABR®, BPOR, CRB, GRI, RENE, SFR, SRES, and SRS instructor and has conducted classes in over 30 states. 

    In addition to teaching and speaking engagements, Lynn is involved at both the state and local levels through volunteering on multiple committees and workgroups. Lynn was a National Educator of the Year award winner, has received the Educator of the Year award from AIREE, the Illinois Real Estate Educator of the Year, and REALTOR® of the Year honors from her local association in 2003. She was also named the Illinois Association REALTOR® of the Year in 2011 and has been honored with two NAR Hall of Fame memberships - RPAC and REBAC. 

    Click here to learn more about Lynn.

microEd related to the CRB designation

The new microEd courses are a skill-based approach to learning that delivers information in small, highly focused chunks so that you can find quick answers to specific problems.  Click here to see the full list.

  • Need a break from stress? Relieve tension with healthy coping techniques.

    • Register
      • Non-member - $24.95
      • CRB Candidate - $14.95
      • CRB Designee - Free!
      • CRB & SRS Candidate - $14.95
      • CRB & SRS Designee - Free!
      • SRS Candidate - $14.95
      • SRS Designee - Free!
      • C-RETS/RENE Certified - $14.95
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  • Being an effective problem-solver is a useful skill in any line of work. Whether it’s a small issue or a complex dilemma, understanding how to solve problems efficiently and effectively gives you an advantage in work and life. But how do you become a great problem-solver?

    • Register
      • Non-member - $24.95
      • CRB Candidate - $14.95
      • CRB Designee - Free!
      • CRB & SRS Candidate - $14.95
      • CRB & SRS Designee - Free!
      • SRS Candidate - $14.95
      • SRS Designee - Free!
      • C-RETS/RENE Certified - $14.95
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Online / Self Study Courses

CRB designees receives special pricing for any CRB Elective Course!

  • Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    CRB Education Elective Course | This one-of-a-kind course will help you navigate the legal risks related to employees and independent contractors.


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    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


    • Register
      • Non-member - $295
      • CRB Candidate - $295
      • CRB Designee - $145
      • CRB & SRS Candidate - $295
      • CRB & SRS Designee - $145
      • SRS Candidate - $295
      • SRS Designee - $295
      • C-RETS/RENE Certified - $295
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  • Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    CRB Education Elective Course | 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.

    CRB Firm Rules

    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


    • Register
      • Non-member - $295
      • CRB Candidate - $295
      • CRB Designee - $145
      • CRB & SRS Candidate - $295
      • CRB & SRS Designee - $145
      • SRS Candidate - $295
      • SRS Designee - $295
      • C-RETS/RENE Certified - $295
    • More Information

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