WINTER SPRING 2017 New Mexico Real Estate Continuing Education DEMAND MORE from your CE than just credit hours Explore Timely Topics > Become a Better Agent > Grow Your Business
No two students schedules are exactly alike. That s why we offer you four distinctly different educational delivery vehicles to help you complete your CE requirements. Each has unique advantages designed with the highest level of convenience and success in mind. WAYS to complete your education! The knowledge you need to succeed. Our comprehensive study solutions: Provide the skills you need to help your clients and excel in your career Contain the most current and accurate information available Satisfy New Mexico Real Estate Commission requirements 1 2 If you work best with set class times and enjoy lively discussions with instructors and classmates, this option is for you. Learn from state-certified instructors at one of our Learning Centers: Our stunning video lecture format allows you to access professional instruction anytime and anywhere you have an Internet connection. Filled with studio and onsite video learning, courses engage, enlighten, and entertain! Brightwood College 8205 Spain Road, NE, Suite 109 Artesia Hotel Artesia 203 N. 2nd Street Carlsbad Best Western Stevens Inn 1829 S Canal St Santa Fe Courtyard by Marriott 337 Cerrillos Road Anytime, Anywhere Convenient online learning anywhere you have access to the Internet. 3 Your Own Schedule Start, stop, pause, and rewind each video lesson or segment as often as you like. Interactive Learning Join our real estate experts in our state-of-the-art studio from your own home! Comprehensive text-based (non-video) online instruction available anytime, anywhere you have access to the Internet. Courses include 100% clock-time gated course progression delivery. Our exam-focused self-study correspondence courses allow you to study when and where it s convenient for you. 2 3
CE Package and Courses CE Courses NEW! Beginning January 1, 2017! New Mexico CE Requirements The Real Estate Commission increased continuing education requirements from 30 to 36 hours per licensing cycle. The most significant change was the institution of an annual, -hour Core Course requirement. The Core Course substitutes for the 8-hour Mandatory Course. The Commission also added requirements for licensees to take a -hour core elective in their areas of specialty during each licensing cycle. These areas of specialty include: Commercial, Residential, Vacant Land, and Property Management. Finally, the Commission put into place a requirement that all licensees include -hour of Ethics electives each licensing cycle. The requirement of 36 hours will be made up of a cumulative 12 hours of the -hour Core Course taken annually, the -hour core elective, and the -hour Ethics elective, all totaling 20 hours of the 36. The remaining 16 hours can be made up of any Commission approved courses. Licensees continue to be restricted to 10 hours of Training category courses. Qualifying Broker Requirement. All qualifying brokers must take the Qualifying Broker Refresher Course to renew their license every three years. This course does not give you any CE credit hours toward your 36-hour renewal requirement. Additional Requirements for all renewals. The New Mexico Real Estate Commission requires a background check on all applicants for Brokers license (new or renewal). Fingerprinting is a required part of the background check and is handled throught the Scan system administered by 3M Cogent. You must register at www.cogentid.com before you complete the live fingerprint scan for matching with a national arrest record database. You may find a full Fingerprint Source List for New Mexico Residents on the Commission s website at www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/real_estate_commission_requirements_and_ Continuing_Education.aspx. 2017 Core Course This is the required annual course for New Mexico licensees. This course category is mandatory. Call 505.821.5556 or 877.6.9035 for schedule New Broker Business Practices (excluded from special package price) 10 Credit Hours $29 All associate brokers licensed for the first time on or after January 1, 2012, must have this course completed within their first year of licensure. This course covers the basics of establishing a real estate business to the successful closing of a transaction. 23, 2, 2, 25, 20, 21, 16, 17, 13, 1, 25, 26 26, 27 22, 23 18, 19 15, 16 Santa Fe 21, 22, 23, 2 Qualifying Broker Refresher Course (excluded from special package price) 0 Credit Hours $99 All qualifying brokers must take this course to renew their license every three years. Even qualifying brokers who are otherwise exempt from mandatory CE must take this course. This course does not give you any CE credit hours toward your renewal requirement. 20 15 10 Solar PV Value? Questions to Ask Can solar PV (photovoltaic) add value? You will explore the history of PV in New Mexico and understand how appraisers currently value PV systems. Learn how to address this growing segment in the industry and how to protect your clients from potential pitfalls. 9 Advanced Map Reading and Surveys for the Real Estate Professional You will learn through fast-moving, hands-on comprehensive coursework that covers map and survey reading, how to locate property lines from metes and bounds, and topographical maps. You will also become familiar with the use of a compass, engineers scale, longitude and latitude templates for mapping, GPS for the purpose of locating property, and the New Mexico Uniform Parcel Code system. Also approved for 8 hours of Appraisal continuing education. 5 Zoning: What Every Real Estate Broker Should Know Zoning, exceptions, variances what does it all mean? This course will provide you with a brief history of zoning and how it all began. Explore the zoning code, how it is applied, and the office that oversees the code. You will learn to identify zoning codes, determine what they mean, and interpret their bearing on your clients. Also approved for hours of Appraisal continuing education. 16 Anatomy of a Commercial Lease Commercial leases are long and intricately tailored legal documents. They reflect the intent of both landlord and tenant with respect to the commercial property. This class will provide you with a detailed summary of the principle aspects of a commercial real estate lease. You will explore lease sections, use provisions, maintenance responsibilities, assignment and subletting, insurance, and remedies. 16 & 29 & 17 30 Anatomy of a Purchase Contract Learn the parts of a contract and their importance in this exciting program. You ll explore the proper purchase agreement, usage, requirements, and points to consider when properly preparing them. 2 8 Legal Descriptions and Survey Maps In this course, you will learn the basics of map and survey reading. You will understand the different methods of describing property, as well as where to find source information about real estate descriptions and locations. Also approved for hours of Appraisal continuing education. 8 5
Courses CE Courses Diversity Issues and the Real Estate Professional This course examines the role that various beliefs, such as Feng Shui, play in the real estate transaction. By having clients fill out a Needs and Wants Questionnaire, the client will have the opportunity to state any cultural beliefs that will influence the decision-making process. This class also challenges brokers to become aware of steering practices, which are illegal under the Fair Housing Act, and to know how to properly respond when a client asks to limit the housing search based on race or other protected class status. Finally, we will discuss working with multicultural clients from negotiating countries, where people haggle on everything from groceries to clothing to buying homes. The course category is training. 7 NEW! Fair Housing Law: The Next Generation This course will provide you with an in-depth analysis of the Federal Fair Housing laws and how these laws relate to the real estate professional in practice. The course includes updated and new case studies that demonstrate the real-world applications of fair housing law and regulations. The class also challenges brokers to be aware of the fair housing risks in managing rental property, including becoming aware of the new HUD guidance regarding assistance animals. The course will instruct brokers in creating advertising that is in compliance with the Fair Housing Act. We will discuss enforcement of the fair housing laws, the new civil penalties, and the crackdown onvoice profiling. 6 ANSI Square Footage Method of Measuring This course will show you the American National Standard and procedures to be followed in measuring and calculating the square footage of detached and attached single-family houses. It is the purpose of this standard to describe a method of measurement that will make it possible to obtain accurate and reproducible measurements of square footage in single-family houses. Also approved for hours of Appraisal continuing education. 19 NEW! Wildfire Risk in Real Estate 3 Credit Hours $ This class is designed to provide you with a detailed summation of current aspects of wildfire risk in real estate and the application of responsible real estate growth. This class will provide a view of the main elements that revolve around the constantly evolving complexities related to both commercial and residential responsible land use, positive environmental planning, and manageable real estate growth, as they apply to wildfire risk. 12 Carlsbad 20 NEW! Uniform Owner/Resident Relations Act This course provides an in-depth analysis of the provisions of the Uniform Owner/Resident Relations Act, including the obligations of both owners and residents. Learn the proper way to handle notices to tenants, how to properly handle deposit refunds and the step by step process involved in an eviction procedure. You will also learn the Act s requirements regarding disposition of property abandoned on the premises and what your rights are regarding right of entry. Avoid litigation down the road by learning your rights and responsibilities as a landlord. The Twenty Most Cost-Effective Home Improvements Here is your guide to 20 home improvements that maximize resale value. You ll learn where the money goes in a typical remodeling job, and how much is spent on kitchen and bathroom remodeling, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and more. You ll get many ideas to help you communicate with clients and customers about value-added improvements. 1 Property Management Essentials Residential This course discusses progressive management control, rules and regulation requirements and compliance, and the new obligations of today s property manager. 12 Real Estate and Taxes: What Every Agent Should Know Learn how to demystify tax laws to help your clients make smart housing decisions. You ll obtain a thorough background on basic tax issues, calculations, and formulas in order to gain the knowledge and practice to better assist clients on tax-related questions and issues. 21 Modern Urbanism You will explore the history of modern urbanism and the complexities related to residential and commercial land use, positive environmental planning, and manageable real estate growth. These concepts will add value to relationships and prepare you to guide your clients in real estate development. 30 Artesia 22 Rules of the Real Estate Commission Credit Hours $79 This is your chance to gain a better understanding of the New Mexico Real Estate Commission. You will become familiar with current rules and regulations, their intent, and the commission interpretations. 11 Social Networking and Email Marketing: A Path to More Referrals Have you searched your name lately? Do you know what people see? Before you can even consider social networking and email marketing, you need to ask yourself these questions. Join us for this dynamic course where we will examine the OODA loop for marketing, understand the resources that will work for you, examine how to start the interaction, analyze your sphere of influence, and determine the tools and time that will work for you. The course category is training. 9 18 6 7
CE Courses CE Courses (Commercial Focus) Commercial Real Estate Classes: Surveys from A to Z Learn how to describe real property! In this course, you will be provided with examples of why a survey is important and the regulations that oversee them. You ll explore different types of surveys and their purposes. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of preparing for a survey, how to read them, and how title searches fit into the process. Also approved for hours of Appraisal continuing education. 23 Understanding Residential Real Estate Investments Explore the lucrative niche of commercial real estate with our commercial-focused courses. These courses may be taken in any order. Commercial Real Estate and Municipal Planning: Vol. V: Construction This course has been written and designed to provide an easy-to follow overview of some of the main elements that revolve around construction, as they apply to commercial real estate. It is not to be utilized as legal advice or professional counsel. 6 Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals Commercial Real Estate Property Management Property management is a very prominent aspect in the field of commercial real estate and can be heavily regulated, dependent on locale, and in most areas is typically overseen at the municipal level by specific commissions or licensure boards. 22 Commercial Real Estate Vol. I: The Basics This course focuses on the basic investment concepts in residential real estate investments. Everyone from the beginner in real estate to the seasoned professional will gain a better understanding of the role of real estate in an investment portfolio. You will learn the advantages and disadvantages of real estate as an investment vehicle, as well as the difference between equity and debt investments. Concepts covered include tax advantages, cash flow analysis, investment property financing, and management. You will also learn several methods for the evaluation of residential real estate investments. 25 Your instructors are true professionals of real estate and openly share their knowledge and wisdom. Very enjoyable and worthwhile education. Linda M. The definition of fundamental states, Forming an essential, necessary, base or core, one of central importance. In the practice of commercial real estate, there exist many categories, types, and specialties; in each case, the fundamentals behind the vocation are utilized to help. 22 Commercial Real Estate Leasing A commercial real estate lease is viewed as a legal contract that represents a conveyance of possessory right to real estate. The focal point of this course will be the principles that are behind these fundamental elements that make up a commercial real estate lease, as the legal aspects will vary dependent upon local rules and regulations. 12 Commercial Real Estate Overview Commercial real estate is a broad subject that has numerous components and can be extremely complex. This course is a concise guide designed to help filter through some of these complexities and to narrow their comprehensive scope to a more basic format. 27 Commercial real estate, as it applies to the diverse subject of municipal planning, is a dynamic subject, meaning that, unlike some of the fundamental elements in the practice of real estate, it has the distinct capacity and proclivity to morph and change as time passes. Commercial real estate often revolves around the very complex world of municipal planning, and at the very least, plays a part in the practice on some level. This -hour basic coverage is designed to give a simple overview of some of the main components that interface within the corresponding fields of commercial real estate and municipal planning. 8 Artesia 21 Commercial Real Estate and Municipal Planning Vol. IV: Architecture This course will better equip real estate professionals to see the link between the basic physical characteristics and how they apply to commercial real estate within the field of architecture. See how municipal plans impact real estate. Familiarity with architectural guidelines, especially as they apply to municipal planning, can carry essential knowledge for anyone who wants to be proficient in the multiple facets and industries that center around commercial real estate. 9 8 9