Professional Development
Weekly News
October 5, 2021
Live/Virtual Training
(In-Person Instructor)
October 6th- 11am - 1pm

2 Hours CE Fair Housing
A person not shown property merely because of the color of their skin or because of their ethic origin seems ridiculous. Unfortunately, this illegal practice can still be found today. It is important that we understand the laws and abide by them so that all persons have the same equal opportunities. We cannot allow our personal prejudices to stand in the way of our professional conduct.
Virtual Training

Attend two days to complete 8 required real estate related topics. We even threw in a late afternoon/evening class. Don't miss this opportunity to fulfill your DPOR requirements. Learn the risks of opinion verses fact and the principle of caveat emptor. Also, who has the authority and the responsibility for those escrow/trust funds and the penalties for mismanagement of those funds? 
The Fever Has Broken: Is the Housing Market Frenzy Really Going To Cool Off This Fall?

Over the next few weeks and months, the long-overheated U.S. housing market is expected to continue to cool off in the bracing chill of autumn. After a wild year of unprecedented price increases, a worsening shortage of homes for sale, and cutthroat bidding wars where offers six figures over the ask price weren’t uncommon, conditions are finally normalizing.
 
Fatigued homebuyers have received earfuls of advice on what to do. But much of what you've heard may not even be true. You’ve probably heard about some of the challenges of buying a home these days. Stories are splashed across news sites and whispered among friends and neighbors, about homebuyers mired in insane bidding wars, going way over asking price, and still not getting the house.

The 8 Hottest Design Trends of Fall 2021, Revealed—and How To Use Them To Transform Your Home

With cooler weather and the holidays approaching, it’s time to reassess your living space for the next season. And what better way to perk up your rooms than with some inspiration from the folks who know decor best?
How To Make Pumpkins Last Longer So Your Jack-o’-Lanterns Aren’t Mush by Halloween

It’s not truly Halloween until you have a pumpkin sitting on your doorstep. Yet every year, you probably notice that after a day or two, your jack-o’-lantern’s face starts to sag—then collapses into an orange lump. It’s certainly creepy, but perhaps not exactly the look you’re going for.
GRI 504 Working with Buyers

Consumer trends have changed dramatically as new generations enter the marketplace. Buying habits are different while needs and preferences vary between cities and rural communities. In this class, you will learn the categories of active buyers, techniques for lead generation, components of the home showing process, and negotiation strategies. Early-bird Fee: $79 thru Oct 21st

Haven’t started GRI yet? No problem, jump in! We will have the classes you need to complete this wonderful designation!
These 7 Porch Pictures Are All the Pumpkin Spice You Need To Welcome Fall

The temperature’s dropping and the days are getting shorter—so you know what that means: It’s time to autumn-up your front porch or stoop! After all, that crucial outdoor space kept you sane during COVID-19. Luckily, it doesn’t take a whole lot to get a fall theme going—no matter the temperature outside. Fresh out of ideas? Grab a few gourds, add a dollop of pumpkin spice to your coffee mug, and check out these Instagram porch pictures for some autumnal inspiration.

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