REGISTRATION: 

$145 CRB Designees / $259 all others

Delivered in a live, virtual format over two days as follows:

Wednesday, April 5 & Thursday, April 6, 2023
11:00 am - 2:30 pm each day (Pacific)
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm each day (Mountain)
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm each day (Central)
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm each day (Eastern)

Strategic planning of your company’s exit strategy is fundamental to the future of any real estate company. The plan must be relevant and address both internal and external changes and challenges. Even if you are just beginning your journey in business, it is important to have an exit strategy. It will not only help you keep a clear focus of your end result, but also share a clear vision with your staff and help to navigate through challenging times along the way.

Topics covered:

• Developing a successful exit strategy for your business.
• Determining value in your business based on contributing internal and external factors.
• Important vocabulary and terms associated with creating exit strategies.
• Exit strategies from the perspective of both the buyer and seller.
• Evaluation of your business in preparing your exit strategy.

1. This is a virtual classroom.  Appropriate classroom behavior is expected.
2. Please keep your audio on mute until you are called on to speak.  This will help limit background noise.
3. If you would like to use the "chat" feature, remember it is public, and a record of the chat is kept and archived.
4. Your video must remain ON at all times for monitoring purposes.  Any student who does not remain on camera for the entire course will NOT receive credit for attendance.  There are no exceptions to this policy.
5. You must arrive on time for all sessions and breaks and you are expected to stay until the end.  Arriving late and/or leaving early will result in no course credit.  There are no exceptions to this policy.  We are able to track all login and logout times of every attendee.
6. Avoid distractions such as your phone, keyboard, other devices, etc.
7. Use meeting cues such as "raising hand" virtually.
8. If you need to step away for a few minutes, send a private chat to the instructor or course monitor to let them know.
9. Video and audio recording is not permitted.

The instructor and/or monitor reserves the right to remove you from the session if you do not adhere to the policies for this virtual offering.  

If you are removed, you will not be readmitted.

CE CREDIT

There is no CE available for this virtual/live course.

CRB CREDIT

You must be in attendance the entire time to receive credit. If you log in late, leave early, or are NOT on camera, no credit will be awarded, and no partial credit is granted for this Course.  There are no exceptions.  Click here for more information on the CRB certification and requirements.

CANCELLATION / REFUNDS

A refund, less a $50 processing fee, will be extended if cancellation notice is received by close of business on the Friday before the course. No refunds will be issued after that date.

If you want to grow your business and take advantage of the latest AI tools available, this complimentary webinar for CRB and SRS designees is for you. Presenter Valerie Garcia will show you live examples of ways to use AI to create and implement content immediately. Learn what AI tools are relevant to you and your business to generate client emails, counseling presentations, listing descriptions, blog posts, and more in a stitch! Harness this powerful tool and sign up today.

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