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Georgia MLS Training Institute offers a wide variety of continuing education courses to keep your real estate license current. We offer day classes, as well as computer-based courses for those who prefer to learn at their own pace.
A total of 24 hours of real estate continuing education is required for each four-year renewal period.
All active licensees (with license number above 100,000) must complete at least 24 hours of approved continuing education coursework during each four-year renewal period.
Any licensee who seeks to activate a license which has been on inactive status for two (2) years or longer shall be required to attend a Commission-approved course or courses of study totaling at least six (6) hours for each year the license was on inactive status.
Georgia MLS Training Institute offers distance education that's affordable and convenient!
- Learn online from your home or office IBM compatible computer.
- Work at your own pace, according to your schedule, with a six-month deadline.
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As short sales become more prevalent in today’s market, many real estate professionals are expanding their business to help distressed homeowners who face foreclosure. Now is the time to gain valuable knowledge about the short sales process and strategies to ensure a successful short sales business. Online only.
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Examines the various aspects of environmental issues and their impact on real estate. Begin by reviewing Federal environmental protection laws, to gain an understanding of how these laws can impact a property. Then, look at both man-made and natural hazards that can inflict a property, and create a stigma. The latest trends in environmentally conscience building construction with the incorporation of energy efficiency will be explored, and the real estate potential of brownfield redevelopment. Intra-national migration trends will be covered along with a discussion of the greenhouse effect and its potential to impact the future of real estate. Online Only.
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Discusses how different states deal with a borrower‘s default, what laws primarily govern foreclosure and the courts that take jurisdiction in this process. The course also explores court orders; what a borrower can do to avoid foreclosure, and borrower rights throughout the process. Finally, the roles of the lender, sheriff, trustee, receiver and buyer are explored. Online Only.
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This course illustrates how the value of commercial investments is determined. It explains what motivates the parties involved, demonstrates the risks that can affect real estate investments, distinguishes between each type of commercial investment property and the consideration investors make with respect to each, discusses the different types of leases including their terms and conditions, and illustrates how to calculate the profitability of a lease.
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FHA lending offers many advantages to the customer over conventional financing. Learn about these differences and the various loan products that FHA offers. Explore the history of FHA, future projected changes, the loan process and required documents, and qualifying criteria. Course also includes the most recent developments in the current high foreclosure market. Whether a real estate appraiser, licensee or mortgage broker, you will find this FHA loan information pertinent to your field. Online only.
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Identifies the functions of the law. Distinguishes between the types of compensation available in a civil case and the three fundamental categories in civil law. Also distinguishes between the different sources of law, including how these sources create law, etc. Online Only.
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Demonstrates an understanding of the history of real estate auctions. Explains trends and predicts future uses of real estate auctions. Identifies the parties and opportunities involved in any real estate auction, etc. Online Only.
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Covers Schedules A, B-1 and B-2 of a title insurance commitment. Explains matters covered by a standard title insurance policy, as well as matters excluded from the coverage of a standard title insurance policy. Instructs agents how to assist clients with title-related issues that may arise. Online Only.
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Provides you with an understanding of the historical and present need for FHA and VA programs. It focuses on current FHA appraisal requirements. You will also learn how to get placed on FHA rosters and the essential information needed to complete the FHA appraiser application. Online Only.
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Mortgage brokers are on the hot seat for committing fraud in multiple ways, including altering paperwork to ensure mortgage approval, forging appraisals, disguising fees to homeowners, etc. This course is designed for real estate professionals, mortgage brokers, appraisers, and others to avoid pitfalls in lending procedures that make them vulnerable to criticism and litigation. Suggestions for helping consumers with information are also included. Online Only.
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ADA legislation affects the business of every real estate agent. Find out what the laws cover and how it pertains to you, while refreshing your knowledge of the Federal Fair Housing Laws.
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This course will explain the differences between an exhibit and an amendment and help the agent to assess the necessary forms required for various transactions. Many forms are covered in detail. The course will enhance the agent’s ability to identify the various provisions needed to complete an efficient and ethical transaction. Online Only.
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This course is a must. Gain an understanding of how the sales comparison approach to property value can differ from other classic methods of property valuation. Online Only.
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This course describes agency relationships and the inherent conflicts of interest of each, followed by coverage of dual agency, agency policy and procedures for implementing, documenting and changing agency policy.
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This course covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code. Sample scenarios are included as a decision making practice for licensees. All REALTORS® are required to complete Code of Ethics training every quadrennial.
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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, restrictions, tenancy, liens, foreclosures, title transfer, leases and court decisions.
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This exclusive course reviews the recent changes to the Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR) Purchase and Sale Agreement F20. You will learn how to correctly complete each of the changed paragraphs, identify recent changes in the contract and explain important sections to clients. This paragraph-by-paragraph guide includes references and real-world examples authored by Greg Dunn, ABR, GRI, a longtime member of the GAR Forms Committee. Online Only.
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This course will identify criteria for handling earnest money within the guidelines of the Georgia Real Estate Commission. It will delineate the responsibilities of the agent and broker regarding the handling of the funds and the necessity of time constraints. The functions of a trust account and required accounting system are also discussed. Laws governing agents who own rental property are also included in this course. Online Only.
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Fulfills the NAR requirement for new members. This course covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code. Sample scenarios are included as a decision making practice for licensees. All REALTORS® are required to complete Code of Ethics training every quadrennial.
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This course will present the elements of a buyer agency relationship and compares the services offered to clients as well as customers. Course will help an agent formulate a compelling buyer agency presentation. Online Only.
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This course will define the steps involved in the listing process. Discover how the Georgia Exclusive Seller Listing Agreement applies to relationships, duties, marketing and disclosure. Online Only.
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This course will define the Georgia Residential Mortgage Fraud Act and help the agent recognize the clues of illegally flipping properties, using straw buyers and fake comparables. Many course examples come from real Georgia fraud cases. Online Only.
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Understand the different types of commercial real estate including office space, retail space and storage facilities. Additional topics include industrial real estate brokerage, site selection, land development, and the effect of local and regional labor markets on commercial real estate.
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This course will teach you how to use your personal resources to gain more buyers and sellers. Learn how to classify your prospects to develop personal marketing strategies to reach your income goals. Online Only.
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Covers math calculations involved in property measurement, commissions, return on investments, capitalization, loans, property cost and price. The course presents easy-to-remember formulas and numerous practice problems.
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Covers the basics of a tax-free exchange of residential investment property. Topics covered include requirements of a tax free exchange, types of exchanges and the methods for transferring title when an exchange takes place.
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Learn to limit property misrepresentation liability by understanding the seller’s disclosure responsibilities. The course illustrates examples of misrepresentations and provides hints to properly handle a stigmatized property. Online Only.
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The impact the Internet has on your business and the technology needed to get online is covered in this course. Learn to utilize the Internet and email to market your listings, manage leads, maximize exposure and locate valuable resources.
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A brief history of the savings and loan industry progresses into present commercial real estate financing practices. The different types of financing available to commercial properties and their characteristics are explained in detail. Investment evaluation methods including property comparison, appraisal, capitalization rates, and the time value of money are also covered.
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This course analyzes the typical provisions of office, retail, and industrial leases. Formulas used to calculate rent, key negotiation points, and technical issues unique to industrial leases are also covered in great detail.
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Aspects of the commercial sales transaction and tax-deferred exchanges are covered in great detail. You will learn the essential elements of the contract, closing procedures, and documentation in a commercial sale plus the benefits of a tax-deferred exchange.
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Starts with key definitions, types of agency relationships and history of agency. Then covers dual agency, conflicts of interest in agency relationships, risk reduction strategies and agency policy. Also covers BRRETA and the future of agency.
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This course covers Georgia real estate license law, rules and regulations, providing an overall summary of the law in simple language, which is easy to read and understand.
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This excellent course, authored by Greg Dunn, provides the licensee with an extensive overview of the Georgia real estate brokerage business, the issues involved in managing a brokerage firm, and the requirements of related contracts and agreements. It covers the factors and responsibilities associated with managing trust accounts and the Georgia and federal laws regulating brokerage firms and trust accounts. Online Only.
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This course addresses several issues of concern to agents. The topic covered include antitrust, property disclosure, fair housing commissions, and license law violations in addition the course recommends guidelines for avoiding violations of the law.
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The legal issues brokers need to be aware of are outlined in this course. Some of the issues covered are trust accounting, advertising, commissions, government regulations and license law violations.
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Covers the fundamentals of brokerage office management. Some of the topics covered include guidelines for office financial and human resource management as well as budgeting and business planning.
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All the various forms of residential real estate financing, including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, alternative financing are explained in this course. Lessons are also included on legislation relating to financing.
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Presents methods and principles for pricing property. Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, approaches to pricing property and application of the market data and replacement cost methods.
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Defines key terms and identifies types of tenancies and rental agreements. Covers procedures for handling rental agreement termination, assignment, subletting, security deposits, trust accounts and trust funds and other practical topics.
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The many different types of ownership available in commercial real estate and their implications are covered in this course. Issues addressed include liability, taxes, regulations, set up, and management as well as the benefits and drawbacks to each.
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Every line of the Net to Seller form is covered in this course. The program leads the student through detailed instruction on how to prorate items and compute taxes, insurance, expenses and credits.
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Reviews the fundamentals of writing contracts, using the GAR agreement forms. Topics include presenting offers, legal descriptions, suggested wording for the method of payment section, earnest money, special stipulations and problems to avoid.
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This course covers the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Settlement Statement form and the various calculations necessary to complete the form.
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This course covers the specific topics necessary to build a successful career in residential real estate sales. Topics include: prospecting and marketing, seller and buyer agency, CMA vs. appraisal, handling earnest money, mortgage fraud, and the Georgia contracts and amendments including recent changes to the GAR Purchase and Sale Agreement F20. Course includes references and real-world examples authored by Greg Dunn who is a longtime member of the GAR Forms Committee and holds both the GRI and ABR designations. Online Only.
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