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FREE Taxbot Webinar - Same Income, Drastically Different Tax Refunds
April 16 (11:00 am)
 
Are you sure you’re paying as little in taxes as legally possible?

Join Sandy Botkin, a former IRS tax attorney who knows the ins-and-outs of the tax code better than anyone in the business for this special presentation!

Here are a few of the things you'll learn at this FREE webinar:
  • Why most self-employed people "donate" an extra $10,000 to the IRS and how to make sure you get every deduction you are legally entitled to!
  • How to legally pay for your kid’s hobbies, sports, video games, and even their college education–through your business–tax free!
  • The IRS approved "Healthcare Refund" that you have never heard about even though it has been in the tax code for 60+ years! This could be the easiest money you can find with average savings of almost $6,000/year for those that qualify.  
  • Travel points are great... But they are worth nothing when compared to the cash savings you can get when you plan your travel so that you get bonus tax deductions!
  • The little-known trick to write-off your equipment twice! (Including your cars, computers, furniture, and more!)
  • How to "create" $15,000 in extra cash using some simple home office tips your CPA hasn't mentioned to you.
  • How to automatically create a good offense and defense against the IRS and protect your money.

And many other legal ways to squeeze massive amounts of money out of your tax return!

Sounds good right? CLICK HERE and Register today! It's FREE!
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation
April 19,20,21,22 (9:00 am - 12:15 pm each day) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $295
 
REALTORS® who carry the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation are specially qualified to address the real estate needs of those age 50+.
 
SRES® designees recognize that a home often is the largest and most precious asset that baby boomers and people 50+ have.
 
Thus, SRES® designees bring a unique approach to each transaction and interaction with clients. They not only offer a deep knowledge of real estate and the local and economic issues shaping market trends, but they're also educated on issues of particular concern to aged 50+ clients
 
The SRES® Council trains REALTORS to meet the special needs of maturing Americans when selling, buying, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties. The Council tracks the over 50 lifestyle and housing issues and educates REALTORS® who are making over 50 real estate a part of their overall business plan. By earning the SRES® designation, REALTORS are prepared to approach mature clients with the best options and information for them to make life-changing decisions.
(12 hrs real estate credit)
7 Things Successful Agents Do Differently: A Proven Business System (CRS Elective)
April 20 (9:00 am - 6:00 pm each day) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom: Member $75.00 | Non-Member $125.00
 
Ohio REALTORS® and the Ohio CRS Chapter have teamed up to partner with the Residential Real Estate Council, to provide Ohio REALTORS a 10% discount off the non-member registration fee for this program. Use promotion code OHIOSTUDENT21 to take advantage of the 10% discount.
 
In this course you will learn how to organize your real estate career like a business and start implementing proven strategies and techniques that will help take your business to the next level. This course demonstrates those things that successful agents do different from the average agent. It gives specific strategies and marketing systems to move their business to the next stage of success both professionally and financially. Attendees will learn how to organize their real estate career like a business, learn how to leverage their market statistics, learn how to plan for retirement and learn how to implement marketing to make these things happen. Agents of all experience level will find benefit in discovering how to take their business to the next stage of success. (6.5 hrs real estate credit, 8 hours credit towards the CRS designation)

CLICK HERE for more information and to register directly with the Residential Real Estate Council.
Real Estate Kickstart
April 28 (9:00 am - 12:15 pm) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $59 - Complimentary recording included w/registration

Designed to be the bridge between the formal training needed to pass the state license exam and the overwhelming and immediate introduction to the practice of real estate, this program also affords more seasoned REALTORS® a refresher in owning and operating a small business. Instructor Carol Sommer is the Director of Education and Training at Real Estate Technology Partners - her primary function is to train new and seasoned agents to a higher standard of practice in real estate. (Presented by Carol Sommer, 3 hrs real estate credit) 
Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification
April 29,30 (9:00 am - 12:15 each day) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $130
 
Determining property values depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology, and approaching the pricing assignment from various perspectives. Enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values with the PSA certification.
 
This certification will make you an invaluable resource for your clients by:
· Creating Comparative Market Analyses (CMAs)
· Working with appraisers
· Using the latest technology
· Addressing home pricing misperceptions
 
Determine a home pricing strategy with confidence. Learn the skills that result in accurate prices. (6 hrs real estate credit and appraisal credit, elective for the ABR designation)
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT!
 
Simplify Your Real Estate Marketing - with less time
and effort...for FREE!

Join thousands of agents and free up your time to sell more homes by marketing smarter, not harder. Get more activity from your audience by posting to social media, create custom branded emails, schedule automated messaging, and more - all created in Amarki in 3 easy steps. 

Amarki provides a library of templates giving you the materials you need to market yourself and your properties through features like:
 
  • Email Marketing
  • Text Message Marketing
  • Social Media Posting (Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter)
  • Google Display Ads
  • Google Search Ads
  • Geotargeted Marketing
  • Auto-Populated MLS Data
  • PDF Downloads
 
Ohio REALTORS may register for a FREE limited access account or a Premium account at a 50% discount. To learn more or to register, please click here.
Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) Designation
May 4,5,6,7 (9:00 am - 12:15 pm each day) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $295
 
The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation.
 
What are Accredited Buyer's Representatives' key to success? They know that you can't count on the market—you have to count on your skills. ABR® education provides the expertise you need for an edge in serving today's home buyers.
 
Course Goals: 
·   Understand and demonstrate your value to today's buyer.
·   Acquire the skills and resources to succeed as a buyer's agent in a dynamic real estate market.
·   Help buyers find the right property at the right terms and price in both buyer's and seller's markets.
 
Not only do ABR® designees earn more, but member benefits such as publications, marketing tools, a referral network and other resources, help them maintain that edge. Having ABR® after your name tells buyers that you’ll provide the attentive service they expect. Now is the time. Earn the ABR® designation. (12 hrs real estate credit) 
Automate Your Business to Increase Efficiency
May 18 (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $24 - Complimentary recording included w/registration
 
Would you like more free time to spend with family or on activities you love? Our presenter will share her tips to automate communication with clients, so they feel like you’re holding their hand every step of the way while you focus on other priorities. We’ll discuss various CRMs, using Google Forms to conduct intake interviews with new clients, and automating the tasks for each transaction to provide superior client communication. Learn how to increase your production while working smarter, not harder. (Presented by Shay Hata, CRS, 1 hr real estate credit)
Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification
May 18,19 (9:00 am - 12:15 pm each day) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $130
 
When military staff and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs and timetables makes the transfer easier, faster, and less stressful. The Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification course teaches you about working with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support.
 
Learn how to provide the real estate services—at any stage in the service member’s military career—that meet the needs of this niche market and win future referrals. Hone in your knowledge and skills for working with active duty military buyers and sellers, as well as veterans with the NAR’s Military Relocation Professional Certification. (6 hrs real estate credit)
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Certification
May 20,21,24,25 (9:00 am - 12:15 pm each day) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $295
 
The RENE certification is designed to elevate and enhance negotiating skills so that today’s real estate professionals can play the game to win.
 
You’ll learn to:
·   Craft a strategy for negotiation and learn when and how to negotiate;
·   Adjust your communication style to achieve optimum results with any party in the transaction;
·   Negotiate effectively face-to-face, on the phone or through email and other media.
 
The course examines all types of negotiation formats and methods. A full spectrum of tips, tools, techniques and advantages will be provided so that negotiators can provide effective results for their client. (12 hrs real estate credit)
Property Management
May 26 (9:00 am to 12:15 pm) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $59
 
This program will cover all real estate license law requirements for property managers, including required property management accounts and advertising regulations. Federal and state fair housing requirements will be discussed with an emphasis on accommodation requests for Emotional Support Animals. This seminar will also update you on state and federal regulatory issues that impact your business and trending local ordinances including source of income protection, pay to stay regulations and security deposit options. (3 hrs core law credit) 
Surthriving in a Sellers' Market: Using Tech Tools in Real Estate
June 2 (10:30 am to 12:00 pm) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $34 - Complimentary recording included w/registration
 
You heard it right. Don't just try to live through this sellers' market ... You should THRIVE! 

Join Jeremias Maneiro who will discuss how data and digital door knocking are the keys to uncovering the hidden gems (known as listings) that every market has just waiting to be discovered. He will discuss High Sell Scores, Predictive Analytics, Old Expireds and FSBO's that you would never want as part of your listing inventory. Plus, we'll think way outside the box with some creative techniques and the leveraging of existing video technology to get to "offer accepted." Stop trying to just get by with outdated methods. Build an environment in which listings can be plentiful and your business can thrive! Real estate professionals will leave with the tech tools and necessary to provide exceptional service, communicate more effectively and conduct business while on the go. (1.5 hrs credit) 
20-Hour Post Licensure for Salespeople
June 3,4,7,8,9 (9:00 am - 1:30 pm each day) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $199
 
This course is required of all newly licensed salespeople and is to be completed within twelve months of the date you were licensed.

As you embark on your new career, it is important for you to understand fully the seriousness of the responsibility you accept when assisting others with real estate transactions. This class will serve as a foundation for the legal and ethical obligations you face. (Not for ce credit) 
Industry Legal & Legislative Update
June 10 & June 16
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $59

In today’s ever-changing climate, it’s more important than ever for REALTORS to keep abreast of the latest information. This seminar will update you on state and federal regulatory issues, legal issues including license law updates, recent cases and other legal issues.

The program will include a discussion on current market trends including multiple offers, escalation clauses, waiving contingencies and strategies to protect your client. Other hot topics include social media issues, teams and an update on home inspector licensing. (3 hrs core law credit)

CLICK HERE to register for June 10 (1:00 pm - 4:15 pm)
CLICK HERE to register for June 16 (9:00 am - 12:15 pm)
Multiple Offer Strategies that Work! Helping Buyers and Sellers Navigate this Market
June 15 (9:00 am - 12:15 pm) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $59 - Complimentary recording included w/registration
 
We are in a busy seller’s market. Buyers need homes and sellers need guidance. Are you honoring your fiduciary responsibility to your clients by preparing and presenting offers in ways that put them in the best light? There are good tools to help buyers make stronger offers. And we want to protect our sellers, who are considering many options, by leading them in clear, ethical, and legal directions. Get checklists and takeaways to strengthen your client’s position in this fast-paced session with Monica Neubauer. (3 hrs real estate credit)
FREE - National Ethics Day with Leigh Brown
June 17 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) EST
Registration courtesy of your Ohio REALTORS®
 
Ohio REALTORS® is excited to announce it has teamed up with Nationally Recognized Speaker Leigh Brown for the Fourth Annual National Real Estate Ethics Day®, which will be broadcast LIVE on June 17, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST.

Please CLICK HERE to view the full details, logistics and to complete your complimentary registration to attend National Ethics Day with Leigh Brown, courtesy of your Ohio REALTORS®!

• 2.5 hrs real estate ELECTIVE credit – this program will NOT meet the Ohio 3-hour Ethics core course requirement.
• 2.5 hrs required NAR Code of Ethics training.
• Your confirmation email will contain a link to the live YouTube broadcast on June 17, 2021.
• Your confirmation email will also contain a link to a survey that you are required to complete immediately following the program to receive credit for attendance.
Commercial Property Management 101 (Apartments not Included)
June 23 (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) EST
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $59 - Complimentary recording included w/registration
 
We are in a busy seller’s market. Buyers need homes and sellers need guidance. Are you honoring your fiduciary responsibility to your clients by preparing and presenting offers in ways that put them in the best light? There are good tools to help buyers make stronger offers. And we want to protect our sellers, who are considering many options, by leading them in clear, ethical, and legal directions. Get checklists and takeaways to strengthen your client’s position in this fast-paced session with Michica Guillory. (4 hrs real estate credit)
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