Vermont Broker (26 Hrs)

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Courses:

• 2022-2024 Vermont Mandatory Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons: This course covers details about the latest legal changes provided by Vermont legislators. Students will also review recent and relevant courtroom decisions that set precedence for other licensees to follow.
• Vermont Energy Goals for Professionals: The Vermont General Assembly passed a law (3 V.S.A. § 138) that requires certain licensed professionals in that state to complete education on the state’s energy goals and how each licensee’s profession can further those goals. This course is intended to meet this requirement.
• Ethics in the Age of Disruption: This course trains and instructs REALTORS® on the practical application of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and fulfills the REALTOR® Triennial Ethics Requirement. Every three years, the National Association of REALTORS® requires members to complete a REALTOR® Code of Ethics course to stay in good standing with their local, state, and national associations.
• Educating Homebuyers: This course provides the tools, techniques, and insights needed to guide buyers through the homebuying process. Help buyers find homes in the current market, prepare finances, negotiate, and more.
• Taking the Distress Out of Distressed Properties: Learn from industry experts who have worked closely with distressed property transactions. Though foreclosures and short sale properties aren't as prevalent as they were following the housing bubble burst, there are still homeowners considering short sales as a way to avoid foreclosure. There are also lenders interested in reducing their inventory of foreclosed properties. In this course, learn how to expand your business while serving the needs of sellers, buyers, and lenders.
• Real Estate Safety: Protect Yourself and Your Clients: This course covers safety protocols that real estate professionals can employ in the field. You'll explore tips for protecting yourself and your clients, identify safety tips for getting a client's home ready to sell, and learn how to conduct safe showings.
• Real Estate Investing: Beyond the Basics: This course helps you to take your real estate business to the next level with knowledge of real estate investing. Topics covered in this course include how to use an investment property worksheet, determining property's investment value, passive loss rules, and how to maximize tax-savings benefits of depreciation.
• Fair Housing: Understand key points and historical insights on both federal and state-specific fair housing laws. Course highlights include housing law developments throughout history, advertising policies, and how to stay clear of discriminatory practices.