CE Schedule 2018 - greenwichrealtors.com

1 Continuing Education Schedule 2018 All classes will be held at Harvest Time Church: 1338 King Street, Greenwich, CT. 06831 |*Except for History of Homes in Greenwich course; held at Greenwich Historic Society $30 for Elective Classes $40 for Mandatory Class April 4, 2018 Fair Housing (Mandatory Class) 9:30am-12:30pm Gene Marconi During this course, you will learn about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning; causes, symptoms and treatments, as well as about carbon monoxide detectors. Learn about your indoor air quality and how to improve it.

2 April 18, 2018 Real Estate Ethics (Required for NAR) 1:00pm-4:00pm MariCatherine McCombs How does the Code of Ethics affect your everyday real estate career? This class is required for your NAR Ethics Training, due December 31, 2018, and counts as an elective course for CE Renewal. April 25, 2018 Recent Developments in CT Real Estate Law, Security & Other Things That Go Bump in the Night 12:00pm-3:00pm Eileen M. Pate, Esq. Enjoy lunch and a lively discussion about recent developments in Real Estate Law, Cyber Security, Bamboo and other things that go bump in the night.

3 May 7, 2018 History of Homes in Greenwich 9:30am-12:30pm Greenwich Historical Society Real estate professionals are considered subject matter experts when it comes to pricing property and land for sale. As local market experts, it is imperative that agents understand characteristics of historic homes and architectural styles and how they have evolved over time. This course will review historic zoning, architectural styles and compositions of homes constructed from 1700 to today, and both local and National Historic Register designations.

4 The course will review limitations to construction of historic homes and opportunities available, including a review of tax benefits/incentives and application process. Discussion will cover the transfer of land throughout the past 100 years and how to search for ownership/transfer information at Town Hall and in the Greenwich Historical Society s archives. May 9, 2018 Training on Connecticut Housing Finance Authority 9:30am-12:30pm Rita Bellinger | Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Learn all about the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA): Who is the CHFA and what is it that they do.

5 Statewide Homebuyer Program, Homeownership Program, Home of Your Own, Police Homeownership, Teachers Mortgage Assistance, Military Homeownership, USDA Rural Development Guarantee Loan, Borrowers, Dwellings, Targeted Areas, Down payment Assistance Program, Income Analysis, Insurance and Underwriting Guidelines, Recapture Tax and Homebuyer Tax Credit, Lender s Role and Processing, Forms/Reference Materials, Homebuyer Education, Condominium Financing, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Reverse Annuity Mortgage Program, 203(k) Rehabilitation, Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program May 16, 2018 Real Estate A-Z 9:30am-12:30pm Ivy, Barnum & O Mara Real Estate Transactions from A-Z will be a discussion of all aspects involved in a real estate transaction.

6 It will take into account the perspectives of both the seller and the purchaser, commencing with the listing and ending with the closing. May 21, 2018 Real Estate Ethics (Required for NAR) 9:30am-12:30pm Fred Southwell | Southwell Education How does the Code of Ethics affect your everyday real estate career? This class is required for your NAR Ethics Training, due December 31, 2018, and counts as an elective course for CE Renewal. May 23, 2018 Fair Housing (Mandatory Class) 1:00pm-4:00pm MariCatherine McCombs This is the Mandatory class for the 2016-2018 CE Cycle.

7 Real estate professionals have a responsibility to know and understand the applicable fair housing and civil rights laws governing their workplace as well as their personal conduct. The public expects and deserves competent actions based upon thorough knowledge. However, federal definitions of protected classes expand and change. As licensees learn about and review protected classes and fair housing laws throughout this course, they will become better equipped to act with honesty, competence, and intelligence in serving their clients and customers.

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