Scottsdale Camelback Resort, 6302 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale

February 15th,  Wednesday, from 8:30 to 11:15 am

            THE FINANCING PORTION OF THE NEW CONTRACT!  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!   (CL)

An in-depth study of today's complicated lending standards; loan process; forms and client options; FHA; VA; Conventional and much, much more.  The pace is quick and exciting - you need this information to function in today's challenging market!

Instructor:  Kelly Zitlow, Vice President, Cherry Creek Mortgage; Certified Mortgage Planner, active in Arizona Mortgage Lenders Association; board member of Sojourner Center, the nations' largest domestic violence center; involved with Arizona Women's Partnership (AWP) and women in the Senate and House (WISH). Kelly graduated Cum Laude from A.S.U.  She is respected for the level of service provided that make REALTORS feel good when in entrusting her with their clients.     

                                                        Kelly's website

February 15th,  Wednesday, from 12:00 to 2:45 pm

            HAVE the SEEDS for HYPERINFLATION BEEN PLANTED??   (GEN)

Where are we heading??? What's the forecast for REAL ESTATE??? A must seminar for every real estate agent, investor, or anyone concerned about their future and their money.

Instructor:  Buster Quist, 30+ years experience in financial services. A Contrarian's overview.  DYNAMIC speaker, author and historian. Buster has been a frequent popular guest on radio talk shows throughout the world.  Since he "flunked retirement" he has been helping clients through his affiliation with DJM Wealth Strategies LLC.  As a writer of the CMV (Contrarian Market View) newsletter, he shares his uncanny views on the economy with his subscribers.  Attend, learn and benefit!

                                                         Buster's website

February 15th,  Wednesday, from 3:00 to 5:45 pm

            CONFLICT OF INTEREST!   (AL)

Class explains what Buyer Representation really is;  how it works; how to use an exclusive right to locate property and how to avoid conflict of interest.

Instructor:  Susan Sweetow, REALTOR Emeritus; Susan has been a trainer, manager and active sale associate on Chicago's North Shore and has served the Valley since 1976;  she held the CRS designation.  She and her husband Burt started the Southwestern School of Real Estate in 1989.  The school's purpose is to strive for excellence in giving back to an industry that has been so good to them.

February 16th, Thursday, from 8:30 to 11:15 am

            COMMISSIONER STDS. IV (CS)

Class provides the importance of establishing standards of practice within your personal business, protection for your clients and customers as outlined in the Commissioner's Standards and the Code of Ethics.

Instructor:  Nancy Sharp, CRS, GRI, LTG; Designated Broker, Sharp Homes Realty, Inc.; Served as President of REALTORS Phoenix Assn. Board of Directors in 2000 and President of Women's Council in 1993 and 2001. Nancy has been a true survivor in the downturn.  She generously shares her secrets for success with the students by bringing in "real world" examples throughout the class.  In addition to working as a full time Broker/Owner Nancy still finds time to give back to her community by serving on the Board of Directors (and cooking monthly dinners) for the House of Refuge Homeless Shelter in Sunnyslope, and has volunteered as a tutor in the Oasis Literacy Program in the Madison High Elementary School for the last six (6) years.

                                                 Nancy's website

February 16th,  Thursday, from 12:00 to 2:45 pm

            IN'S & OUT'S of INSURABLE LOSSES on REAL PROPERTY  (RELI)

There are real problems that have come about due to hail storms and other unusual weather related problems that have caused a great deal of damage to real property.  Allegedly, some licensees have inserted themselves in settling claims for their clients and charging fees for their services.  It is important that licensees understand their role as REALTORS and property managers in acting on behalf of their client (s). 

Instructor:  Doug Blackwell, Stratex1031 & Real Estate Service Consultants; over 20 years experience in dealings that matter to investors and money.  With an early career as a Financial Planner and Stock Broker with firms such as Merrill Lynch and First Interstate Bank & 1031 Exchange Partners his focus and direction has evolved to how to keep more of what you earn, make more of what you have and maximizing value whenever possible.  Through processes available to many investors which are often misunderstood of flat out unheard of Doug takes to education to clear up the matters at hand.  Please join us for information packed class designed to give you the tools to be more informed, better prepared and more productive.

                                                 Doug's website

February 16th,  Thursday, from 3:00 to 5:45 pm

            SURVIVING FORECLOSURE/VACANT HOME DISCLOSURE & REPAIR (DISC)

Class deals with understanding the special liability risks that Foreclosures and Vacant homes pose to the Real Estate profession and discusses what to look for during the preview that may help your buyer make a better informed decision; discusses special tools for extracting disclosure from even the most stubborn sellers/banks.

Instructor:  David Gilpatrick, Founder and President of Residential Environmental Services of America Inc (RESA), in Arizona and Director of Field Operations and Vice President of RESA in Colorado.  Has owned and operated companies specializing in the real estate market for over 25 years;  provides in-depth training and consulting to real estate agents throughout Arizona, Colorado and California; GRI instructor and currently teaches real estate agents throughout Arizona in the subjects of Disclosure, Legal Issues, Risk Management and most recently the unique Disclosure and Liability issues of Foreclosed Properties and Short Sales; provides litigation support as an expert witness in the defense of real estate professionals entangled in lawsuits;  He is also a partner and director of training and marketing in Valley Home Inspections, one of Arizona’s oldest home inspection companies. 

                                                 David's website

February 17th,  Friday, from 8:30 to 11:15 am

            FAIR HOUSING   (FH)

To present Fair Housing issues in an interesting and informative manner that will give licensees an understanding of the law and the process when violations occur.

Instructor:  Susan Sweetow, REALTOR Emeritus; Susan has been a trainer, manager and active sale associate on Chicago's North Shore and has served the Valley since 1976;  she held the CRS designation.  She and her husband Burt started the Southwestern School of Real Estate in 1989.  The school's purpose is to strive for excellence in giving back to an industry that has been so good to them.

February 17th,  Friday, from 12:00 to 2:45 pm

            COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION from the INSIDE OUT   (RELI)

Learn the do's and don'ts of Condominiums and Homeowners Associations.  Review of all legal aspects of Community Associations.  A must class for all Arizona homeowners and REALTORS.

Instructor:  Clint Goodman, Goodman Law offices; trial attorney; President of Homeowners Institute; founding attorney, managing member and serves as the Chairman for the Legislative Action Committee.  Clint wrote an HOA Q&A column for the Arizona Republic and has been a guest speaker for the On the Commons radio talk show program. He has also been a guest speaker for the National Association of Residential Property Managers and has been featured in several East Valley Tribune and Arizona Republic articles.

                                                      Clint's website

 

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