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Brie Aljets
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Brieonna grew up in real estate with her Mom as a Broker, and has held a number of positions within the industry over the last 15 years. These roles include: team leader, managing broker, Buyer's agent, Association Executive, and productivity coach throughout IL, TN and CO. Currently, she holds a managing broker's license and has a degree in Education. Her passion is training and consulting; she teaches real estate school as well and enjoys bringing humor into the classroom. Let's be authentic, the ins and outs of real estate can be ahem...somewhat boring. Without a laugh she's not sure anything qualifies as success. Having taught first grade previously, she's more than prepared to handle any situation in the classroom!
Outside of work you can find Brieonna spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys trail running, working out, and snowboarding. Just like most Gunnison residents, she came for the winter but stayed for the phenomenal summers. Growing up in the Midwest, she is thrilled to avoid the extreme humidity that IL had to offer. Her husband is a distinctive metal artist; and they have a wild, loving 6-year old boy. And yes, Brieonna may be caught writing a Real Estate course on the weekend...
Stay ahead in the real estate industry with this essential continuing education course that covers the critical updates to the 2025 Redline Contracts and the implications of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement. This course provides real estate professionals with an in-depth understanding of the latest changes, compliance requirements, and best practices for navigating these significant updates. Participants will learn how to effectively incorporate these changes into their daily practice, ensuring smooth transactions and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Course Highlights:
- Overview of 2025 Redline Contracts: Understand the key updates and revisions in the 2025 Redline Contracts, including changes in language, clauses, and new provisions.
- Implications of the NAR Settlement: Explore the background and key provisions of the NAR settlement, focusing on how it impacts real estate transactions and professional practices.
- Compliance Requirements: Learn about the compliance requirements stemming from both the 2025 Redline Contracts and the NAR settlement, ensuring adherence to new regulations.
- Best Practices for Contract Management: Develop best practices for managing and executing contracts in light of the new changes, ensuring accuracy and legal soundness.
- Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Analyze real-world scenarios and case studies to understand the practical application of the updated contracts and NAR settlement provisions.
- Client Communication: Enhance communication strategies to effectively inform and guide clients through the changes, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks associated with the updates and learn strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
Upon completion of this course real estate brokers will have a better understanding of the antitrust lawsuits, the effects of the NAR Settlement, and the changes that were made to contracts in order to satisfy the
NAR Settlement practice changes.
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Jason Kay
Jason spent 18yrs as a mechanical engineer in R&D product development prior to becoming a Realtor. His first job out of school was Bell Labs where he earned most of his 35 patents and his Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University. Fast forward those 18 years and he left his technical sales / engineering / project management job in 2013 to join his wife Trish Giassa in her thriving real estate business.
Since they've been working together they've sold over $300 million in volume, and Jason received his luxury certification and became a Guild member of ILHM in 2015, became a certified instructor with eXp Realty in 2019, and a Success Coach in 2022. Most importantly, 35 of his last 37 buyer sides he's taken the client out once and gotten them under contract. Jason enjoys many repeat clients and referrals from his happy buyer clients.
When not at work, Jason enjoys cars (especially tracking them), which includes coaching teens car control and accident avoidance with Street Survival as well as volunteering as a safety and corner worker with Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing. Additionally, he's taught mogul skiing to the physically disabled with Crested Butte's Adaptive Program, and loves skiing, hiking the backcountry, and cooking - but not all at the same time.
In the wake of recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) rulings impacting buyer agency agreements, it's crucial for real estate professionals to stay informed and adept in navigating these changes. This specialized continuing education course delves into the intricacies of buyer agency agreements post-NAR ruling, equipping participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively represent buyers while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. From understanding the implications of the ruling to drafting and negotiating buyer agency agreements, participants will gain valuable insights to enhance their practice and provide exceptional service to their buyer clients.
Course Highlights:
- Overview of NAR Ruling: Understand the key aspects and implications of the recent NAR ruling on buyer agency agreements.
- Legal and Ethical Considerations: Navigate the legal and ethical considerations surrounding buyer representation and agency agreements.
- Roles and Responsibilities: Clarify the roles and responsibilities of real estate professionals, buyers, and sellers in agency relationships.
- Drafting Effective Agreements: Learn strategies for drafting clear, comprehensive, and legally sound buyer agency agreements.
- Negotiation Techniques: Develop negotiation techniques to advocate for your buyer clients' interests while maintaining professional integrity.
- Disclosure Requirements: Understand disclosure requirements and best practices for transparency in buyer representation.
- Managing Client Expectations: Learn effective communication strategies for managing buyer expectations and fostering trust.
This course will provide real estate brokers a better understanding of their value proposition, how to communicate it to their clients, how to effectively use the “Exclusive Right to Buy” contract in order for the clients to want to hire them, how to stay compliant with HUD and Fair Housing rules, and most importantly, how to properly service their clients so that they become ecstatic with the service they receive.
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Keith Alba
Keith's passion is teaching and training Real Estate agents to reach their best potential in providing quality service to the home buyer or seller.
Keith was raised in a Real Estate family and continued the tradition by building homes for some of the top builders. In 2001, he became a Loan Officer where he consulted real estate agents on the lending process, lending guidelines and marketing strategies. In 2003, Keith chose to leave the Mortgage business and came to Keller Williams as the Regional Director for Colorado. For 8 years, Keith identified potential franchisees and trained them on the systems and models of KW. In 2012, he decided it was time for a change and became a Partner and Team Lead for My Home Team Denver. MHT is a Mega Team closing over 100 transactions annually.
Keith has been honored by the Denver Business Journal, naming him a top producing agent in the Denver Metro Area. He is an investor in a KW Market Center and property management company. He has served on task forces for the Colorado Division of Real Estate and Colorado Association of Realtors® In addition to these commitments, Keith is currently the Employing Broker for the brokerage firm overseeing, training and supervising over 170 agents.
Keith is a native to the Colorado area and refers to it as nothing less than home! He and his wife Amy have been married for 17 years. If you don't find him partaking in all that the Denver area has to offer, you will most likely find him knee deep in a river fly fishing!
Stay ahead in the real estate industry with this essential continuing education course that covers the critical updates to the 2025 Redline Contracts and the implications of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement. This course provides real estate professionals with an in-depth understanding of the latest changes, compliance requirements, and best practices for navigating these significant updates. Participants will learn how to effectively incorporate these changes into their daily practice, ensuring smooth transactions and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Course Highlights:
- Overview of 2025 Redline Contracts: Understand the key updates and revisions in the 2025 Redline Contracts, including changes in language, clauses, and new provisions.
- Implications of the NAR Settlement: Explore the background and key provisions of the NAR settlement, focusing on how it impacts real estate transactions and professional practices.
- Compliance Requirements: Learn about the compliance requirements stemming from both the 2025 Redline Contracts and the NAR settlement, ensuring adherence to new regulations.
- Best Practices for Contract Management: Develop best practices for managing and executing contracts in light of the new changes, ensuring accuracy and legal soundness.
- Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Analyze real-world scenarios and case studies to understand the practical application of the updated contracts and NAR settlement provisions.
- Client Communication: Enhance communication strategies to effectively inform and guide clients through the changes, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks associated with the updates and learn strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
Upon completion of this course real estate brokers will have a better understanding of the antitrust lawsuits, the effects of the NAR Settlement, and the changes that were made to contracts in order to satisfy the
NAR Settlement practice changes.
Location
1000 Village Rd
Granby CO, 80446
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Megan Bello
Megan Bello is a 6th Generation Native of Colorado, deeply rooted in the state's heritage. Her company, Motion Homes Group, recently extended its reach to encompass the San Luis Valley and the Pueblo region, stretching all the way to the Wyoming Border. Megan resides on a charming farm with her husband, Calixto, her daughter Viviana, and an eclectic menagerie of 16 goats, along with over 125 chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and guinea fowl.
Megan is driven by a profound passion for guiding real estate agents in cultivating their businesses naturally and joyfully, a refreshing departure from the conventional "hustle until you break" narrative. When she's not mentoring agents, you'll find her adventuring in the mountains or exploring various hot springs that grace the beautiful State of Colorado.
Stay ahead in the real estate industry with this essential continuing education course that covers the critical updates to the 2025 Redline Contracts and the implications of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement. This course provides real estate professionals with an in-depth understanding of the latest changes, compliance requirements, and best practices for navigating these significant updates. Participants will learn how to effectively incorporate these changes into their daily practice, ensuring smooth transactions and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Course Highlights:
- Overview of 2025 Redline Contracts: Understand the key updates and revisions in the 2025 Redline Contracts, including changes in language, clauses, and new provisions.
- Implications of the NAR Settlement: Explore the background and key provisions of the NAR settlement, focusing on how it impacts real estate transactions and professional practices.
- Compliance Requirements: Learn about the compliance requirements stemming from both the 2025 Redline Contracts and the NAR settlement, ensuring adherence to new regulations.
- Best Practices for Contract Management: Develop best practices for managing and executing contracts in light of the new changes, ensuring accuracy and legal soundness.
- Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Analyze real-world scenarios and case studies to understand the practical application of the updated contracts and NAR settlement provisions.
- Client Communication: Enhance communication strategies to effectively inform and guide clients through the changes, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks associated with the updates and learn strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
Upon completion of this course real estate brokers will have a better understanding of the antitrust lawsuits, the effects of the NAR Settlement, and the changes that were made to contracts in order to satisfy the
NAR Settlement practice changes.
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Michael Le
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Michael Le has been a real estate broker for 23 years. During that time, he has helped countless clients achieve their real estate goals. Providing clients with the highest level of service and communication is his forte. In 2011 Michael started a team called Distinct Group. Distinct Group currently consists of four agents and two support staff. Distinct Group consistently produces 25 to 30 million in annual volume.
Recently Michael became the Operating Principal of Keller Williams Real Estate LLC. Their office is located in Lone Tree Colorado. Michael's goal is to train his agents to not only be the best agents they can be but also provide them with business coaching to build sustainable businesses. On his free time Michael can be found outdoors enjoying camping with his family.
Stay ahead in the real estate industry with this essential continuing education course that covers the critical updates to the 2025 Redline Contracts and the implications of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement. This course provides real estate professionals with an in-depth understanding of the latest changes, compliance requirements, and best practices for navigating these significant updates. Participants will learn how to effectively incorporate these changes into their daily practice, ensuring smooth transactions and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Course Highlights:
- Overview of 2025 Redline Contracts: Understand the key updates and revisions in the 2025 Redline Contracts, including changes in language, clauses, and new provisions.
- Implications of the NAR Settlement: Explore the background and key provisions of the NAR settlement, focusing on how it impacts real estate transactions and professional practices.
- Compliance Requirements: Learn about the compliance requirements stemming from both the 2025 Redline Contracts and the NAR settlement, ensuring adherence to new regulations.
- Best Practices for Contract Management: Develop best practices for managing and executing contracts in light of the new changes, ensuring accuracy and legal soundness.
- Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Analyze real-world scenarios and case studies to understand the practical application of the updated contracts and NAR settlement provisions.
- Client Communication: Enhance communication strategies to effectively inform and guide clients through the changes, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks associated with the updates and learn strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
Upon completion of this course real estate brokers will have a better understanding of the antitrust lawsuits, the effects of the NAR Settlement, and the changes that were made to contracts in order to satisfy the
NAR Settlement practice changes.
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Location
Keller Williams Real Estate, LLC
10375 Park Meadows Dr., Suite 100
Lone Tree CO, 80214
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Brie Aljets
Brieonna grew up in real estate with her Mom as a Broker, and has held a number of positions within the industry over the last 15 years. These roles include: team leader, managing broker, Buyer's agent, Association Executive, and productivity coach throughout IL, TN and CO. Currently, she holds a managing broker's license and has a degree in Education. Her passion is training and consulting; she teaches real estate school as well and enjoys bringing humor into the classroom. Let's be authentic, the ins and outs of real estate can be ahem...somewhat boring. Without a laugh she's not sure anything qualifies as success. Having taught first grade previously, she's more than prepared to handle any situation in the classroom!
Outside of work you can find Brieonna spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys trail running, working out, and snowboarding. Just like most Gunnison residents, she came for the winter but stayed for the phenomenal summers. Growing up in the Midwest, she is thrilled to avoid the extreme humidity that IL had to offer. Her husband is a distinctive metal artist; and they have a wild, loving 6-year old boy. And yes, Brieonna may be caught writing a Real Estate course on the weekend...
Want to be the agent buyers love? This course equips you to be their champion; learning skills to excel in buyer representation, fostering long-term client relationships, and safeguarding commissions. Understand and mitigate common challenges faced by buyer agents while crafting ironclad buyer representation agreements to protect your client and you. From understanding buyer needs to navigating the home search efficiently, you'll gain the skills to excel in buyer representation and build a thriving real estate career. Develop strategies to build trust and loyalty with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
This course is ideal for:
- New and experienced real estate agents seeking to specialize in buyer representation.
- Agents looking to strengthen their client advocacy skills and build their database.
- Agents seeking strategies to protect their value in a competitive market.
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Jesse Engel
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Jesse grew up in the southern Denver Metro area before attending Colorado State University in Fort Collins, where he graduated with honors with a degree in finance & real estate with a minor in economics in 2007.
During his time at CSU, Jesse completed an internship with McWhinney Real Estate Services, an award-winning commercial real estate developer based in Loveland, CO. While Jesse had every intention of moving back to the Denver area after graduating from CSU, he and his wife Abby had fallen in love with Northern Colorado and decided it was the best place to raise a
family. They have since been blessed with four incredible children.
Jesse became licensed in 2008, just as the real estate market was experiencing a significant downturn. He quickly realized that he needed to learn everything he could about short sales and foreclosures, so in 2009 Jesse teamed up with a top-producing agent who specialized in distressed properties, and Jesse grew his business based on his knowledge of the foreclosure process and being a resource for buyers and sellers navigating what was a difficult market at that time.
In 2017, Jesse accepted a position as the employing broker at a nationally recognized real estate brokerage firm. He added the role of productivity coach to his responsibilities in 2019 and has since joined forces with the largest real estate brokerage firm in Northern Colorado as a managing broker
and development coordinator.
Jesse is well-versed in real estate contracts and has taught contract classes to many real estate agents across the State of Colorado. He uses that knowledge in his personal business to advocate for his clients. He understands the importance of customer service and keeping his clients informed throughout the transaction. His goal is to create lifelong relationships with his clients to become their trusted real estate advisor by providing a full range of real estate services and advising them on the risks and benefits of all aspects of a real estate transaction.
Stay ahead in the real estate industry with this essential continuing education course that covers the critical updates to the 2025 Redline Contracts and the implications of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement. This course provides real estate professionals with an in-depth understanding of the latest changes, compliance requirements, and best practices for navigating these significant updates. Participants will learn how to effectively incorporate these changes into their daily practice, ensuring smooth transactions and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Course Highlights:
- Overview of 2025 Redline Contracts: Understand the key updates and revisions in the 2025 Redline Contracts, including changes in language, clauses, and new provisions.
- Implications of the NAR Settlement: Explore the background and key provisions of the NAR settlement, focusing on how it impacts real estate transactions and professional practices.
- Compliance Requirements: Learn about the compliance requirements stemming from both the 2025 Redline Contracts and the NAR settlement, ensuring adherence to new regulations.
- Best Practices for Contract Management: Develop best practices for managing and executing contracts in light of the new changes, ensuring accuracy and legal soundness.
- Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Analyze real-world scenarios and case studies to understand the practical application of the updated contracts and NAR settlement provisions.
- Client Communication: Enhance communication strategies to effectively inform and guide clients through the changes, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks associated with the updates and learn strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
Upon completion of this course real estate brokers will have a better understanding of the antitrust lawsuits, the effects of the NAR Settlement, and the changes that were made to contracts in order to satisfy the
NAR Settlement practice changes.
Location
First American Title - Fort Collins
2950 E Harmony Rd, #399
Fort Collins CO, 80528
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Jason Kay
Jason spent 18yrs as a mechanical engineer in R&D product development prior to becoming a Realtor. His first job out of school was Bell Labs where he earned most of his 35 patents and his Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University. Fast forward those 18 years and he left his technical sales / engineering / project management job in 2013 to join his wife Trish Giassa in her thriving real estate business.
Since they've been working together they've sold over $300 million in volume, and Jason received his luxury certification and became a Guild member of ILHM in 2015, became a certified instructor with eXp Realty in 2019, and a Success Coach in 2022. Most importantly, 35 of his last 37 buyer sides he's taken the client out once and gotten them under contract. Jason enjoys many repeat clients and referrals from his happy buyer clients.
When not at work, Jason enjoys cars (especially tracking them), which includes coaching teens car control and accident avoidance with Street Survival as well as volunteering as a safety and corner worker with Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing. Additionally, he's taught mogul skiing to the physically disabled with Crested Butte's Adaptive Program, and loves skiing, hiking the backcountry, and cooking - but not all at the same time.
In the wake of recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) rulings impacting buyer agency agreements, it's crucial for real estate professionals to stay informed and adept in navigating these changes. This specialized continuing education course delves into the intricacies of buyer agency agreements post-NAR ruling, equipping participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively represent buyers while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. From understanding the implications of the ruling to drafting and negotiating buyer agency agreements, participants will gain valuable insights to enhance their practice and provide exceptional service to their buyer clients.
Course Highlights:
- Overview of NAR Ruling: Understand the key aspects and implications of the recent NAR ruling on buyer agency agreements.
- Legal and Ethical Considerations: Navigate the legal and ethical considerations surrounding buyer representation and agency agreements.
- Roles and Responsibilities: Clarify the roles and responsibilities of real estate professionals, buyers, and sellers in agency relationships.
- Drafting Effective Agreements: Learn strategies for drafting clear, comprehensive, and legally sound buyer agency agreements.
- Negotiation Techniques: Develop negotiation techniques to advocate for your buyer clients' interests while maintaining professional integrity.
- Disclosure Requirements: Understand disclosure requirements and best practices for transparency in buyer representation.
- Managing Client Expectations: Learn effective communication strategies for managing buyer expectations and fostering trust.
This course will provide real estate brokers a better understanding of their value proposition, how to communicate it to their clients, how to effectively use the “Exclusive Right to Buy” contract in order for the clients to want to hire them, how to stay compliant with HUD and Fair Housing rules, and most importantly, how to properly service their clients so that they become ecstatic with the service they receive.
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Bill McAfee
Bill McAfee is a leading real estate professional who has weathered the ups and downs of this demanding industry for nearly 30 years. Bill has been a major player in title insurance and offers extensive expertise in areas such as rules and regulations, contracts, foreclosure and short sale, and real estate investing. His career has been punctuated by years of study, professional growth, teaching, and administration.
After graduating from St. Mary’s of Plains College with a degree in Business Administration, emphasizing in economics, Bill spent years at various companies thoroughly learning the ins and outs of the title business. He served as a marketing manager and closing presenter before pursuing the opportunity to obtain his own company. In 2003, Bill established himself as
President of Empire Title, which quickly became one of the fastest growing and most successful Title Insurance companies in Colorado Springs.
Bill’s management experience continued to expand as he became managing member of Mac Marketing and Consulting, LLC, a company which acquires and sells real estate and offers consulting to real estate professionals. In 2007, Bill instituted the Pikes Peak School of Real Estate, which provides various instructional courses and continuing education classes for real estate professionals. In 2008, Bill responded to a changing economy by creating Short Sale Solutions, LLC, which facilitates short sales for real estate agents. In 2010, Bill was instrumental in organizing the Peak Producers. This is a non-profit organization made up of the top 10% of real estate agents in the Pikes Peak Multiple Listing System (PPMLS).
Bill is esteemed for his ability to interact easily with others and for his dedication to the business. His honesty, integrity, commitment, and genuine concern for all he works with
distinguish him as a true leader in the real estate industry.
Assumable mortgages are gaining popularity as interest rates fluctuate, making it crucial for real estate professionals to understand the complexities and opportunities they present. This continuing education course provides an in-depth exploration of assumable loans, including their benefits, risks, and the process of facilitating assumption transactions. Participants will gain practical knowledge to guide clients through the assumption process, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements.
This course will educate real estate brokers with a comprehensive understanding of how to communicate the benefits and risks of an assumption, and learn how to assist buyers and sellers in all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Location
Empire Title
5555 Tech Center Drive, Suite 110
Colorado Springs CO, 80919
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Brie Aljets
Brieonna grew up in real estate with her Mom as a Broker, and has held a number of positions within the industry over the last 15 years. These roles include: team leader, managing broker, Buyer's agent, Association Executive, and productivity coach throughout IL, TN and CO. Currently, she holds a managing broker's license and has a degree in Education. Her passion is training and consulting; she teaches real estate school as well and enjoys bringing humor into the classroom. Let's be authentic, the ins and outs of real estate can be ahem...somewhat boring. Without a laugh she's not sure anything qualifies as success. Having taught first grade previously, she's more than prepared to handle any situation in the classroom!
Outside of work you can find Brieonna spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys trail running, working out, and snowboarding. Just like most Gunnison residents, she came for the winter but stayed for the phenomenal summers. Growing up in the Midwest, she is thrilled to avoid the extreme humidity that IL had to offer. Her husband is a distinctive metal artist; and they have a wild, loving 6-year old boy. And yes, Brieonna may be caught writing a Real Estate course on the weekend...
Stay ahead in the real estate industry with this essential continuing education course that covers the critical updates to the 2025 Redline Contracts and the implications of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement. This course provides real estate professionals with an in-depth understanding of the latest changes, compliance requirements, and best practices for navigating these significant updates. Participants will learn how to effectively incorporate these changes into their daily practice, ensuring smooth transactions and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Course Highlights:
- Overview of 2025 Redline Contracts: Understand the key updates and revisions in the 2025 Redline Contracts, including changes in language, clauses, and new provisions.
- Implications of the NAR Settlement: Explore the background and key provisions of the NAR settlement, focusing on how it impacts real estate transactions and professional practices.
- Compliance Requirements: Learn about the compliance requirements stemming from both the 2025 Redline Contracts and the NAR settlement, ensuring adherence to new regulations.
- Best Practices for Contract Management: Develop best practices for managing and executing contracts in light of the new changes, ensuring accuracy and legal soundness.
- Case Studies and Real-World Applications: Analyze real-world scenarios and case studies to understand the practical application of the updated contracts and NAR settlement provisions.
- Client Communication: Enhance communication strategies to effectively inform and guide clients through the changes, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks associated with the updates and learn strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
Upon completion of this course real estate brokers will have a better understanding of the antitrust lawsuits, the effects of the NAR Settlement, and the changes that were made to contracts in order to satisfy the
NAR Settlement practice changes.
More Info
Brie Aljets
Brieonna grew up in real estate with her Mom as a Broker, and has held a number of positions within the industry over the last 15 years. These roles include: team leader, managing broker, Buyer's agent, Association Executive, and productivity coach throughout IL, TN and CO. Currently, she holds a managing broker's license and has a degree in Education. Her passion is training and consulting; she teaches real estate school as well and enjoys bringing humor into the classroom. Let's be authentic, the ins and outs of real estate can be ahem...somewhat boring. Without a laugh she's not sure anything qualifies as success. Having taught first grade previously, she's more than prepared to handle any situation in the classroom!
Outside of work you can find Brieonna spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys trail running, working out, and snowboarding. Just like most Gunnison residents, she came for the winter but stayed for the phenomenal summers. Growing up in the Midwest, she is thrilled to avoid the extreme humidity that IL had to offer. Her husband is a distinctive metal artist; and they have a wild, loving 6-year old boy. And yes, Brieonna may be caught writing a Real Estate course on the weekend...
Good realtors are used to thinking about the Code of Ethics. Beyond the ethical guidance it provides, it is also a professional obligation. But what about the application of the Code of Ethics as it relates to social media? While the Code is typically very clear, it's application to social media can be ambiguous.
Between “private” accounts, character limits, and inexperience applying the code to online behavior, it is easy to forget the Code of Ethics or overlook some of its provisions. This could result in an ethics hearing or even a lawsuit.
This course provides students with the understanding of ethics and social media when it comes to real estate. It provides an overview of what to do and not to do to avoid finding yourself in trouble over an easily preventable situation.
Approved by the Colorado Association of REALTORS®.
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Bill McAfee
Bill McAfee is a leading real estate professional who has weathered the ups and downs of this demanding industry for nearly 30 years. Bill has been a major player in title insurance and offers extensive expertise in areas such as rules and regulations, contracts, foreclosure and short sale, and real estate investing. His career has been punctuated by years of study, professional growth, teaching, and administration.
After graduating from St. Mary’s of Plains College with a degree in Business Administration, emphasizing in economics, Bill spent years at various companies thoroughly learning the ins and outs of the title business. He served as a marketing manager and closing presenter before pursuing the opportunity to obtain his own company. In 2003, Bill established himself as
President of Empire Title, which quickly became one of the fastest growing and most successful Title Insurance companies in Colorado Springs.
Bill’s management experience continued to expand as he became managing member of Mac Marketing and Consulting, LLC, a company which acquires and sells real estate and offers consulting to real estate professionals. In 2007, Bill instituted the Pikes Peak School of Real Estate, which provides various instructional courses and continuing education classes for real estate professionals. In 2008, Bill responded to a changing economy by creating Short Sale Solutions, LLC, which facilitates short sales for real estate agents. In 2010, Bill was instrumental in organizing the Peak Producers. This is a non-profit organization made up of the top 10% of real estate agents in the Pikes Peak Multiple Listing System (PPMLS).
Bill is esteemed for his ability to interact easily with others and for his dedication to the business. His honesty, integrity, commitment, and genuine concern for all he works with
distinguish him as a true leader in the real estate industry.
Learn how the foreclosure process and timeline work; plus, understand strategies and short sale procedures, including the requirements for documentation and what tools will make that a smoother process. We will cover the Notice of Election and Demand, the Foreclosure Protection Act, and the Short Sale Addendum for the current real estate contract.
Location
Empire Title
5555 Tech Center Drive, Suite 110
Colorado Springs CO, 80919
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Bill McAfee
Bill McAfee is a leading real estate professional who has weathered the ups and downs of this demanding industry for nearly 30 years. Bill has been a major player in title insurance and offers extensive expertise in areas such as rules and regulations, contracts, foreclosure and short sale, and real estate investing. His career has been punctuated by years of study, professional growth, teaching, and administration.
After graduating from St. Mary’s of Plains College with a degree in Business Administration, emphasizing in economics, Bill spent years at various companies thoroughly learning the ins and outs of the title business. He served as a marketing manager and closing presenter before pursuing the opportunity to obtain his own company. In 2003, Bill established himself as
President of Empire Title, which quickly became one of the fastest growing and most successful Title Insurance companies in Colorado Springs.
Bill’s management experience continued to expand as he became managing member of Mac Marketing and Consulting, LLC, a company which acquires and sells real estate and offers consulting to real estate professionals. In 2007, Bill instituted the Pikes Peak School of Real Estate, which provides various instructional courses and continuing education classes for real estate professionals. In 2008, Bill responded to a changing economy by creating Short Sale Solutions, LLC, which facilitates short sales for real estate agents. In 2010, Bill was instrumental in organizing the Peak Producers. This is a non-profit organization made up of the top 10% of real estate agents in the Pikes Peak Multiple Listing System (PPMLS).
Bill is esteemed for his ability to interact easily with others and for his dedication to the business. His honesty, integrity, commitment, and genuine concern for all he works with
distinguish him as a true leader in the real estate industry.
Every year the Division of Real Estate releases the required Annual Commission Update (ACU) course with topics the Division believes are important for brokers to know. This 4-hour mandatory course is necessary in order to maintain your license status. This course can be taken anytime during the 2024 calendar year, however, it is recommended that you take it as early in the year as possible, since it covers important brokerage compliance and general practice issues, as well as rule, contract, and legislative changes.
Location
Empire Title
5555 Tech Center Drive, Suite 110
Colorado Springs CO, 80919
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Jason Kay
Jason spent 18yrs as a mechanical engineer in R&D product development prior to becoming a Realtor. His first job out of school was Bell Labs where he earned most of his 35 patents and his Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University. Fast forward those 18 years and he left his technical sales / engineering / project management job in 2013 to join his wife Trish Giassa in her thriving real estate business.
Since they've been working together they've sold over $300 million in volume, and Jason received his luxury certification and became a Guild member of ILHM in 2015, became a certified instructor with eXp Realty in 2019, and a Success Coach in 2022. Most importantly, 35 of his last 37 buyer sides he's taken the client out once and gotten them under contract. Jason enjoys many repeat clients and referrals from his happy buyer clients.
When not at work, Jason enjoys cars (especially tracking them), which includes coaching teens car control and accident avoidance with Street Survival as well as volunteering as a safety and corner worker with Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing. Additionally, he's taught mogul skiing to the physically disabled with Crested Butte's Adaptive Program, and loves skiing, hiking the backcountry, and cooking - but not all at the same time.
In the wake of recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) rulings impacting buyer agency agreements, it's crucial for real estate professionals to stay informed and adept in navigating these changes. This specialized continuing education course delves into the intricacies of buyer agency agreements post-NAR ruling, equipping participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively represent buyers while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. From understanding the implications of the ruling to drafting and negotiating buyer agency agreements, participants will gain valuable insights to enhance their practice and provide exceptional service to their buyer clients.
Course Highlights:
- Overview of NAR Ruling: Understand the key aspects and implications of the recent NAR ruling on buyer agency agreements.
- Legal and Ethical Considerations: Navigate the legal and ethical considerations surrounding buyer representation and agency agreements.
- Roles and Responsibilities: Clarify the roles and responsibilities of real estate professionals, buyers, and sellers in agency relationships.
- Drafting Effective Agreements: Learn strategies for drafting clear, comprehensive, and legally sound buyer agency agreements.
- Negotiation Techniques: Develop negotiation techniques to advocate for your buyer clients' interests while maintaining professional integrity.
- Disclosure Requirements: Understand disclosure requirements and best practices for transparency in buyer representation.
- Managing Client Expectations: Learn effective communication strategies for managing buyer expectations and fostering trust.
This course will provide real estate brokers a better understanding of their value proposition, how to communicate it to their clients, how to effectively use the “Exclusive Right to Buy” contract in order for the clients to want to hire them, how to stay compliant with HUD and Fair Housing rules, and most importantly, how to properly service their clients so that they become ecstatic with the service they receive.
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Sean Dougherty
NAR’s Code of Ethics is one factor that distinguishes REALTORS® from other real estate brokers. The Code of Ethics is universally recognized by practitioners, lawyers and laymen alike as the measure of professionalism in the real estate industry. When you abide by the Code, it ensures your fellow practitioners and the public of a high standard of business conduct.
All REALTORS® must take a Code of Ethics course every three years to remain a REALTOR®.
Approved by the Colorado Association of REALTORS®.
Location
First American Title
2950 East Harmony Road, Suite 399
Fort Collins CO, 80528
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Kimberly Wills
Kimberly is a dedicated, knowledgeable and highly dynamic real estate professional with over 21 years in the industry. She is highly respected and efficient at building and maintaining agent and client relationships. Currently, Kimberly is the Managing Broker and Director of Agent Development at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Innovative Real Estate.
Over the last few years, Kimberly has focused on teaching, training, coaching, and mentoring agents. She has been dedicated to helping agents become the best they can be, as well as the most knowledgeable. Kimberly is never too busy to offer help, and she frequently volunteers and serves on advisory boards.
Kimberly is a 5th generation native to Colorado. She has a passion and commitment to professionalism; and continuation of personal and professional growth.
Vacant land and acreage properties are a unique real estate specialty that requires specialized professional education and competency. By taking this course real estate professionals can become land and acreage experts. The curriculum of this course includes:
- How does a ranch sale differ from a crop land sale?
- In what ways do soil types affect land use?
- Where are the best resources for land information?
- How do land specialists use aerial photography and mapping and location systems?
- How does the USDA work with land owners?
- What are the impacts of water rights and related government regulations?
- What are the water and waste water issues/options?
The purpose of this course is to educate students on the myriad of issues that affect land and acreage properties.
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Scott Hamling
Scott Hamling is widely considered a leader in the real estate industry and has been asked to present at real estate conferences and companies across the country. In his long career, Scott has worked as a real estate appraiser, Vice President of Development for Cherry Creek Mortgage, founded a mortgage company and currently serves as a mortgage loan originator at Elevations Credit Union. Scott is also an instructor with Colorado based Cox Education. Scott's strong foundation in understanding property value is not only very helpful to his real estate agent referral partner's but also to his valued lending clients.
Scott is a Colorado native and lives in the same neighborhood in southeast Denver that he grew up! When he is not working, he enjoys all that Colorado offers. Scott is an avid skier, hiker, and most importantly, a husband and father to 3 daughters.
This course will provide real estate brokers with the necessary tools to understand the appraisal process and what information they can provide to the appraiser. Gain valuable knowledge regarding appraisals such as:
- How appraisers develop adjustment amounts
- How to use the 1004MC
- How to provide an appraisal packet
- What you can and cannot say to an appraiser per Dodd-Frank guidelines
- Two questions every real estate agent should ask an appraiser before scheduling an appraisal
- How to effectively handle a request for reconsideration of value
Upon completion of this course participants will obtain necessary knowledge to enable them to advise broker associates on how to help buyers and sellers navigate the appraisal process and obtain the highest appraised value possible for their listings.
Location
2000 S Colorado Blvd, Tower 1 (3rd Floor)
Denver CO, 80222
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Rob Lynde
Rob Lynde, Employing Broker and Co-Owner of MileStone Real Estate established in 2007, managing over 500 residential rentals and averaging over 25 sales transactions a year. Colorado Real Estate Division Education Task Force member since 2012, member of 2013 Property Management Task Force, 2019 Rule Review Committee, and 2022 Commission Position Statement Review Committee. Founding Member of the Colorado Landlord Legislative Coalition (CLLC) and past president of Colorado Springs Chapter of the National Association of Residential property Managers.
The 2024 Landlord Symposium is sponsored by the Colorado Springs Chapter of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM).
The day of education will educate and guide attendees in best practices when handling situations that deal with legislation passed in 2024, Property Management Agreements, Property Management Maintenance, and the Move-out – Security Deposit Return process. Attendees will learn of practical changes that need to be made to their policies and procedures due to legislative changes in 2024. Attendees will then learn the process for handling maintenance requests, learn to define what is and is not an emergency, and how to handle those events from real-life case studies. A session on Management Agreements will show the attendee the need to clarify the scope of services the property management company provides. This entails educating the owner of rental properties about realistic expectations of the management process. Finally, the attendees will learn the move-out and security deposit return process. The communication and expectations that tenants expect and the process of preparing the security deposit disposition so they meet all industry standards and requirements set forth by the state of Colorado and the Division of Real Estate. This class is appropriate for the new property manager to the managing broker who has years of experience as legislation and rule changes have made adjustments to policies and procedures a requirement in 2024.
Location
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel
1775 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
Colorado Springs CO, 80906
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Brie Aljets
Brieonna grew up in real estate with her Mom as a Broker, and has held a number of positions within the industry over the last 15 years. These roles include: team leader, managing broker, Buyer's agent, Association Executive, and productivity coach throughout IL, TN and CO. Currently, she holds a managing broker's license and has a degree in Education. Her passion is training and consulting; she teaches real estate school as well and enjoys bringing humor into the classroom. Let's be authentic, the ins and outs of real estate can be ahem...somewhat boring. Without a laugh she's not sure anything qualifies as success. Having taught first grade previously, she's more than prepared to handle any situation in the classroom!
Outside of work you can find Brieonna spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys trail running, working out, and snowboarding. Just like most Gunnison residents, she came for the winter but stayed for the phenomenal summers. Growing up in the Midwest, she is thrilled to avoid the extreme humidity that IL had to offer. Her husband is a distinctive metal artist; and they have a wild, loving 6-year old boy. And yes, Brieonna may be caught writing a Real Estate course on the weekend...
Listing agreements are employment contracts between the sellers and buyers of real estate and the real estate brokerage firm they hire. This course is an in-depth review of the Seller Listing Contract and the Buyer Listing Contract covering everything from brokerage relationships, to compensation to how a listing contract is terminated. Come learn things you didn't even know existed in these important forms.
This class is also available in:
- Ins and Outs of the Buyer Listing Contract - 2 hours CE
- Ins and Outs of the Seller Listing Contract - 2 hours CE
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Bill McAfee
Bill McAfee is a leading real estate professional who has weathered the ups and downs of this demanding industry for nearly 30 years. Bill has been a major player in title insurance and offers extensive expertise in areas such as rules and regulations, contracts, foreclosure and short sale, and real estate investing. His career has been punctuated by years of study, professional growth, teaching, and administration.
After graduating from St. Mary’s of Plains College with a degree in Business Administration, emphasizing in economics, Bill spent years at various companies thoroughly learning the ins and outs of the title business. He served as a marketing manager and closing presenter before pursuing the opportunity to obtain his own company. In 2003, Bill established himself as
President of Empire Title, which quickly became one of the fastest growing and most successful Title Insurance companies in Colorado Springs.
Bill’s management experience continued to expand as he became managing member of Mac Marketing and Consulting, LLC, a company which acquires and sells real estate and offers consulting to real estate professionals. In 2007, Bill instituted the Pikes Peak School of Real Estate, which provides various instructional courses and continuing education classes for real estate professionals. In 2008, Bill responded to a changing economy by creating Short Sale Solutions, LLC, which facilitates short sales for real estate agents. In 2010, Bill was instrumental in organizing the Peak Producers. This is a non-profit organization made up of the top 10% of real estate agents in the Pikes Peak Multiple Listing System (PPMLS).
Bill is esteemed for his ability to interact easily with others and for his dedication to the business. His honesty, integrity, commitment, and genuine concern for all he works with
distinguish him as a true leader in the real estate industry.
Assumable mortgages are gaining popularity as interest rates fluctuate, making it crucial for real estate professionals to understand the complexities and opportunities they present. This continuing education course provides an in-depth exploration of assumable loans, including their benefits, risks, and the process of facilitating assumption transactions. Participants will gain practical knowledge to guide clients through the assumption process, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements.
This course will educate real estate brokers with a comprehensive understanding of how to communicate the benefits and risks of an assumption, and learn how to assist buyers and sellers in all socioeconomic backgrounds.