We offer several options for you to complete your continuing education online:
 

Agency Law                                                                                                               Credit Hours:  4
This is a practical course for real estate agency that covers all facets of the law of agency. It first covers the history of agency law and common law, as well as the fiduciary responsibilities of an agent and how agencies may be created and terminated. The different types of agency are explained along with the benefits to all parties in the transaction. Buyer agency is explained in detail and how this concept has gained in favor in recent years. Examples of agency disclosure forms are included. The course concludes with a discussion of the different choices that agents face in how to run their own agency and gives statistics on current trends in the industry.
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Brokerage Relationships                                                                        Credit Hours:  5
This course is designed to fulfill continuing education credit for real estate professionals. The objective of this course is to provide a guide for starting a brokerage firm as well as tips for successfully managing a real estate brokerage firm. select this online course      resume course  

Business Economics and the Secondary Mortgage Market               Credit Hours:  3
This course is designed to give an overview of business economics and the secondary mortgage market. Its goal is to provide an understanding of the realities of debt financing and the economic conditions driving current markets.
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Buyer Agency                                                                                          Credit Hours:  4
This course is designed to fulfill continuing education requirements for real estate professionals. Buyer agency imposes special obligations and responsibilities on you as a real estate professional. As a buyers’ agent, you promise to deliver additional services and can be held liable for failing to do so. This course explores exciting and creative ways to provide valuable customer services and generate new and profitable clientele.  select this online course      
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Check it Out: Home Inspection in Real Estate Practice                    Credit Hours:  3.5
Learn the importance of property inspections and how to advise your clients about the inspection process.  You will understand how to prepare a home for inspection and how to limit your liability during the inspection process.  In addition, this course will teach you how to differentiate between regulated and unregulated property inspectors, how to analyze the final report, and the appropriate follow-up questions to ask the inspector once the final report is completed. select this online course      resume course     

Closing Procedures and Settlement Costs                                            Credit Hours:  6
We will also learn definitions of terms that are commonly used in the industry to help give an understanding of the process of real estate loan closing. In addition, we will look at some of the regulations governing real estate settlement and proposed changes in the way the title and escrow are conducted. Finally, we will study the documentation involved in closings from the perspective of the lender, the seller, and the buyer.  select this online course     resume course     

Commercial Finance and Investment Analysis                                               Credit Hours:   7   
In this class, different types of commercial financing are explained in detail, with a review of investment evaluation methods, including property comparison, appraisal, capitalization rates and the time value of money.  You will also learn about all aspects of savings and loans, commercial loans and types of financing arrangements available for commercial loans, construction loans and second lien loans.  select this online course      resume course     

Commercial Leases                                                                                                      Credit Hours:    7  
This course will teach you to analyze the typical provisions of office leases.  You will determine the appropriate formula to use in calculating rent, learn about some of the issues related to rental rates in office leases, and understand which lease provisions are frequently the subject of negotiation. select this online course     
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Commercial Module                                                                                                   Credit Hours:   7 
This seven hour residential module is designed to enable  the salesperson licensee to provide the highest level of professional services to consumers in commercial transactions. This is part two of the Real Estate Commission required courses for agents licensed after December 1, 2007. Excellent review course for all REALTORS. Protect yourself and your clients with proper documentation. Approved for 7 hours Real Estate Continuing Education credit. select this online course     resume course     

Commercial Sales and Exchanges                                                                          Credit Hours:   7 
This course covers aspects of the commercial sales transaction and tax-deferred exchanges in great detail.  You will understand the advantages and disadvantages of investing in real estate, the four main categories of investment property, and key terms and concepts in real estate investment.  In addition, you  will learn the essential elements of the contract, closing procedures and benefits of the tax-deferred exchange.  select this online course    
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Construction Details and Trends                                                               Credit Hours:  7
This course covers residential construction from the ground up. A comprehensive review of the entire process, including site preparation, footings and foundations, framing systems, Insulation and ventilation, HVAC, and mechanical systems. Special sections include new building materials and current environmental hazards such as lead paint and mold. There is an extensive section that investigates recent market and building trends, with projections for the house of the future.  select this online course        resume course     

Contract Law                                                                                                Credit Hours:  3
This practical course covers all facets of contract law. It reviews oral and written contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code, and the Statute of Frauds. The making of a contract is detailed from offer to acceptance. Ten different kinds of contracts are explained. The five essentials of a valid contract are described. How contracts may be terminated is explored along with remedies in the event of breach of contract. Finally, real estate contracts are examined in detail, with sample formats and specific contingency clauses that may be encountered.  select this online course      resume course     

Fair Housing                                                                                                   Credit Hours:  4
Discrimination can be subtle or overt and sometimes unintentional. It is crucial that real estate practitioners are aware of and compliant with the laws that govern housing discrimination. This course looks at the history of fair housing and examines in depth the most pertinent legislation in force today. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was the first major legislation that applied to residential housing. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 broadened the coverage, increased the enforcement policies of the Act and stiffened the penalties invoked for violation of the Act. Specific advertising policies are investigated and illustrated. The procedure for filing a complaint of discrimination are studied in detail and there are lots of hints on how to stay clear of discriminatory practices in sales, rentals and financing of real estate.  select this online course      resume course     

Federal Law and Commercial Real Estate                                                  Credit Hours:  3.5
This course acquaints students to specific laws pertaining to commercial real estate ownership, transactions and federal laws governing real estate agencies.  Includes agency, contracts, deeds, easements, estates in land, zoning, tenancy, liens, foreclosures, title transfer, leases and court decisions.  select this online course        resume course 

Foundations in Sustainability:  “Greening” the Real Estate and Appraisal Industries   
                                                                                                                            Credit Hours:  7
We will discuss the many definitions in the marketplace for “green”, synergy and how it relates to sustainable building design, the building envelope and fundamental building systems. This course will also cover information that your clients should know in regards to sustainable building practices. In addition to the end-of-chapter quizzes and final exam, this course contains mini-quizzes that will test the knowledge of the material throughout each chapter. The mini-quizzes will help prepare you for not only the end-of-chapter quiz, but also for the cumulative final exam at the end of the course.  select this online course        resume course     

General Module                                                                                                Credit Hours:  7
The purpose of this course is to provide standard salespersons with a high level of knowledge and understanding regarding key areas of real estate practice. This is part one of the Real Estate Commission required courses for agents licensed after December 1, 2007. This is an excellent review course for all REALTORS^®. Protect yourself and your client with proper documentation. Approved for 7 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education credit.
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Highlights of Real Property Law                                                                   Credit Hours:  7
This course is designed to fulfill real estate continuing education credit. The objective of this course is to familiarize students with Real Property Law through emphasis on practical information and illustrative scenarios. The nature and classes of real property; the role of deeds and conveyances; covenants, conditions and restrictions; easements and their purpose and transfer; and numerous other topics related to real estate law are included in this comprehensive course.  select this online course         resume course     

Introduction to Green Building for REALTORS^®                                         Credit Hours:  2
This course is designed to fulfill three hours of continuing education credit for realtors. The objective of this course is to introduce real estate professionals to environment-friendly concepts, sustainable building materials, and design and LEED®. Topics include the relationship between the environment and real estate professionals, renewable energy structures, business marketing, EEM’s, misrepresentations, and green certifications.  select this online course        resume course     

Keeping Yourself and Your Broker Out of Court                                        Credit Hours:  3
The purpose of this course is to explore some sound risk management procedures which can minimize your exposure and reduce your risk of being threatened or served with a lawsuit. In this course, emphasis is placed on shifting the risk to professionals who specialize in a particular field within the real estate industry. By doing so, you also will reduce the risk to your brokerage and your clients. Today’s consumers often have increased expectations about the services that we provide as real estate professionals. Mastering some basic risk reduction procedures will assist you in meeting, or perhaps exceeding, these expectations and reduce your likelihood of being involved in litigation. In addition to the end-of-chapter quizzes and final exam, this course contains mini-quizzes that will test the knowledge of the material throughout each chapter. The mini-quizzes will help prepare you for not only the end-of-chapter quiz, but also for the cumulative final exam at the end of the course.  select this online course        resume course     

Leading the Real Estate Transaction                                                               Credit Hours:  4
In every real estate transaction someone has to lead the process. Leadership may be shared if everyone understands how it works. However, in most cases, someone takes charge and becomes the driving force behind successfully completing the process and closing the transaction. Given the opportunity to lead, one should prefer to lead or share leadership than to follow or, worse, do nothing to aid in the process. So how does one gain leadership? This course will explain and illustrate the processes necessary for gaining leadership and taking the lead in the transaction. In addition to the end-of-chapter quizzes and final exam, this course contains mini-quizzes that will test the knowledge of the material throughout each chapter. The mini-quizzes will help prepare you for not only the end-of-chapter quiz, but also for the cumulative final exam at the end of the course.  select this online course        resume course     

Liens, Taxes and Foreclosures                                                                         Credit Hours:  4
This course will provide a comprehensive study of all aspects of liens, titles and foreclosures, addressing all types of liens and their classifications. The course also will discuss taxes and their importance in the real estate industry. Finally, it will cover foreclosures and how to delay and dispute them.  select this online course       resume course     

Listing A Property and Cooperating with Other Licensees                        Credit Hours:  3
This course is designed to fulfill continuing education requirements for real estate professionals. The objective of this course is to provide students with an overview of the procedures when listing a property, as well as the different types of property listings. This course will also cover the importance of communication between real estate professionals.  select this online course      resume course     

Maximize Your Buyer’s Borrowing Power                                                 Credit Hours:  3.5
Through this class, you will learn the basic elements in real estate finance, including the calculation and use of debt ratios, understanding loan types and programs, and comparison of lending sources. Participants will also discuss how credit can affect one’s ability to obtain a mortgage and learn shortcut formulas for estimating closing costs.  Finally, you will complete a sample qualifying worksheet, to apply what you have learned.  select this online course     resume course     

Methods of Residential Finance                                                                    Credit Hours:  7
All of the various forms of residential real estate financing are explained in this course, including conventional FHA, VA loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages and alternative financing.  This class also covers financing legislation, mortgage insurance requirements and calculations, and a full knowledge of the role and function of the FHA.  select this online course       resume course     

Misrepresentations and Case Studies                                                           Credit Hours:  4
This course is design to fulfill continuing education requirements for Real Estate Agents. The objective of this course is to examine the pitfall of misrepresentation with the purpose of helping agents not to fall innocently prey to its dangers. This course identifies procedures set up to protect them and examples of what can happen when they are not followed.  select this online course      resume course     

Pennsylvania Trust Fund Handling                                                               Credit Hours:  3
This course is designed to fulfill continuing education credit for real estate professionals in Pennsylvania. Trust funds are an important aspect of the real estate industry. The objectives of this course are to become familiar with and comprehend trust fund handling laws in Pennsylvania.  select this online course      resume course     

Pricing Property to Sell                                                                                    Credit Hours:  7
This class will examine and teach you to apply some of the basic approaches used to price property, and help you understand the factors which affect the value of a home. You will learn to distinguish pricing from appraisal, and market price from market value. There will be a segment on the replacement cost method, and when to use it. In addition, you will review the principles of value, including supply and demand, competition and diminishing marginal returns, as well as how to complete a market analysis worksheet.  select this online course     resume course     

Principles of Finance & the Mortgage Market                                              Credit Hours:  3
This course provides an in-depth look into the financing process of mortgages to purchase real estate. It also examines the organizations which provide that financing. Then the course breaks down the various lending organizations and how they operate to facilitate the financing process. Recent legislation is also discussed as it impacts the financing process. select this online course     resume course         

Property Management                                                                                    Credit Hours:  3
This course is designed to explain the many roles and responsibilities of the property manager. Through discussion and examples, we will cover the manager’s duties and ethical standards, as well as rental agreements that are most commonly associated with property managers.      select this online course       resume course       

Property Pricing and CMAs                                                                             Credit Hours:  3
This course is designed to provide continuing education credits for real estate licensees. We will study all aspects of Property Pricing, from the process of selecting comparable sales in the marketplace to the presentation of a complete Comparative Market Analysis. We will learn how adjustments are made in determining price ranges and how to apply that knowledge to actual practice. We will see how to organize a complete presentation and the value of presenting ourselves as though at an interview for a new job. The benefits of presenting the CMA as an actual business plan will be explored, and by the end of the course we will have completed one CMA.  select this online course        
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Property Valuation: Cost Approach Overview                                            Credit Hours:  7
This course covers the steps in the cost approach to valuation, including methods for estimating cost and estimating depreciation. Students will apply what they learn using numerous examples.
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Property Valuation: Income Capitalization Overview                                Credit Hours:  7
This course covers the steps in the income approach to valuation, including estimating income and expenses and estimating capitalization rates. Both direct capitalization and yield capitalization are discussed. Students will apply what they learn using numerous examples.
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Property Valuation: Sales Comparison Approach                                      Credit Hours:  7
This course covers the steps in the sales comparison approach to valuation. The course explains the data collection process and the various methods for estimating adjustments. Students will apply what they learn using numerous examples.
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