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What and Why of Probate?
You'll learn why we have a probate process, the steps to a typical informal probate in Colorado, and at what point in the process a property can be sold.

When is it necessary to probate, and when is it not?
Not all properties must go through the probate process. You'll learn the implications and requirements of beneficiary deeds, deeds held in trust, joint tenancy, and tenants in common.

Personal Representative and Contract Authority
Does your seller have the official authority to act on behalf of the estate? We'll cover the process of personal representative appointment and what needs to take place BEFORE signing contracts.

What special closing requirements are involved?
Whether the property was held as joint tenancy, tenants in common, or with a beneficiary deed, we'll cover the requirements necessary to properly transfer title for each scenario.

Common Issues to Avoid
Learn the top misconceptions and mistakes so that you can avoid them.

How do I find property owned by estates?
We'll show you the free step-by-step method of locating the names and addresses of personal representatives who are handling estates with property that may need to be sold.

INSTRUCTOR: Doug Barber

WHEN: Wednesday| May 5, 2021 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM

WHERE: Online

WHY: Brokers have a duty to become and remain informed. Brokers have a duty to be competent. Brokers deal with this stuff in every transaction, and it matters to clients and their bottom line.

Understand the role of Title through the whole transaction. Following are some of the topics that will be covered:

- Terminology
- Deeded
- Warranties of Title
- Understanding Commitments
- Endorsements
- Curative Periods

COST: REALTOR Member $40 | Non-REALTOR $60

CE CREDITS: 4

IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. The day before class you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines.

CLASS POLICIES: You must cancel 24 hours in advance to receive a refund less $10 in service fees. If you choose to transfer to another class, you will be charged a $10 transfer fee. You must attend the entire class to receive your Colorado Continuing Education Credits.

WHERE: Online

WHY: REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training within three-year cycles. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. A new three-year cycle began January 1, 2019. The deadline for this cycle is December 31, 2021.

INSTRUCTOR: Angela Burdick

CE CREDITS: 4 - Students must be visible on camera and engaged in the class AT ALL TIMES to receive CE credit.​

PRICE: REALTOR® Member $40 | Non-REALTOR® $60

IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. The day before class you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines.

CLASS POLICIES: You must cancel 24 hours in advance to receive a refund less $10 in service fees. If you choose to transfer to another class, you will be charged a $10 transfer fee. You must attend the entire class to receive your Colorado Continuing Education Credits.

With property owners losing jobs, missing payments, and taking on additional debt, we WILL see an increase in short sales. Short Sale expert Justin Berry and attorney Greg Parham will provide you with a solid overview of the short sale process, including the differences between traditional sales and short sales, foreclosure deadlines, short sale contract forms, the short sale approval process, pricing strategies, etc.

Clients always ask “how’s the market?” This class gives you specific talking points to sound like an expert on the trends for the previous Quarter. We also discuss how you can use the information for listing presentations, and for buyers that aren’t sure if “now is the time to trade up” or if they should wait until later.

We will examine some of the most frequent types of contract disputes and offer guidance on how to avoid them in the first place. We will also cover the process to recovery earnest money after a contract breach.

In this 3-hour class, you will learn from a real estate attorney how probate can affect your real estate transaction. Topics Covered Include: 1. Primer on holding title to property and how assets pass at death 2. Describe the probate process in Colorado 3. Discuss real estate in probate 4. Review non-probate real estate transfer options 5. Common traps and pitfalls 6. A little planning can make things much easier when someone dies

Cost - $40
Credits - 3

Instructor Name - MICHAEL SMEENK
Company Name - Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C.,

Lets face it, there are a lot of First Time Homebuyers in the Denver market. Because of the competitive market we are in, how can we help these buyers get contracts accepted and closed? This 2-hour CE class will help you learn about the available First Time Homebuyer Programs (including Down Payment Assistance), the basic items needed for a buyer to be ready to purchase a home, and how we can work with credit and income challenges.

Credits - 2

Instructor Name - Alex Babiniec
Company Name - New American Funding

This course will help you better understand the Exclusive Right to Sell and the Exclusive Right to Buy contracts.

Cost - $35
Credits - 3

Instructor Name - STEVEN OLSON
Company Name - RE/MAX Masters Millenium

This class will cover the basics of using Instagram for your real estate business. We will touch on setting up an Instagram page, what content to post, and general, useful tips. There will be time for questions!

Instructor: Rob Lynde

This class will take a close look at the residential property management lease. Not only the must have’s and the should have’s but clauses and inclusion that Rob has gathered from property managers around the state. Rob will go into detail why even clauses not enforceable in court might be a good thing to include in your residential lease. This interactive class, yes, even on Zoom will allow you to either make sure your lease is covering the vital parts of the lease plus setting tenant expectations or if it’s possibly time to have your lease updated.

Cost - $30
Credits - 3

Discover the power of your personal Real Estate brand in 2021 through economic evaluation, hands on discovery exercises, communication strategies and alignment practices, as well as creative storytelling techniques that put you and your business on everyones radar!

Instructor Name - Lisa Kerin-Welch & Sabrina Calnan

I have written many times about Metro Districts and their impact on housing affordability and the danger they may pose to homeowners in the years and decades to come. But, many of you told me that wasn’t enough and that I should create and teach a class on Metro Districts. My new class is done and I have titled it “How to Protect Your Clients from Metro Districts."

Here is what you will learn—

- What are Metro Districts and why we have them in Colorado?
- How developers and builders secretly control Metro Districts.
- The types of debt Metro Districts issue and the staggering amount of debt that has been authorized and issued by Metro Districts that homeowners are required to pay for decades to come.
- The most dangerous type of debt issued by Metro Districts.
- How Metro Districts impact consumers’ property tax bills.
- What should the State do about Metro Districts?
- What should homebuyers do to protect themselves?
- The website you and your clients NEED to review before purchasing a home.

WHEN: Thursday | April 22, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: Online

WHY: The Colorado Real Estate Commission requires all real estate licensees to complete a Commission Update course annually. The current 2021 Commission Update class will provide you with the latest information on legislation and regulations.

INSTRUCTOR: Doug Emmerich

CE CREDITS: 4- Students must be visible on camera and engaged in the class AT ALL TIMES to receive CE credit.​

PRICE: REALTOR® Member $40 | Non-REALTOR® $60

IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. The day before class you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines.

CLASS POLICIES: You must cancel 24 hours in advance to receive a refund less $10 in service fees. If you choose to transfer to another class, you will be charged a $10 transfer fee. You must attend the entire class to receive your Colorado Continuing Education Credits.

What and Why of Probate?
You'll learn why we have a probate process, the steps to a typical informal probate in Colorado, and at what point in the process a property can be sold.

When is it necessary to probate, and when is it not?
Not all properties must go through the probate process. You'll learn the implications and requirements of beneficiary deeds, deeds held in trust, joint tenancy, and tenants in common.

Personal Representative and Contract Authority
Does your seller have the official authority to act on behalf of the estate? We'll cover the process of personal representative appointment and what needs to take place BEFORE signing contracts.

What special closing requirements are involved?
Whether the property was held as joint tenancy, tenants in common, or with a beneficiary deed, we'll cover the requirements necessary to properly transfer title for each scenario.

Common Issues to Avoid
Learn the top misconceptions and mistakes so that you can avoid them.

How do I find property owned by estates?
We'll show you the free step-by-step method of locating the names and addresses of personal representatives who are handling estates with property that may need to be sold.

Instructor: Gabe Bodner

It is important to keep up with the current trends in real estate and finance, but it is just as important to learn how to use these tools to enrich your clients’ experience when working with you. This course teaches the requirements and benefits of a reverse mortgage, what to expect and when one might be approriate for your clients. Upon completion of this course participants will understand how to properly explain to your clients how a reverse mortgage loan works as well as how to use one when purchasing a home.

Register today!

WHEN: Tuesday | April 20, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: Online

WHY: REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training within three-year cycles. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. A new three-year cycle began January 1, 2019. The deadline for this cycle is December 31, 2021.

INSTRUCTOR: Barb Ecker

CE CREDITS: 4 - Students must be visible on camera and engaged in the class AT ALL TIMES to receive CE credit.​

PRICE: REALTOR® Member $40 | Non-REALTOR® $60

IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. The day before class you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines.

CLASS POLICIES: You must cancel 24 hours in advance to receive a refund less $10 in service fees. If you choose to transfer to another class, you will be charged a $10 transfer fee. You must attend the entire class to receive your Colorado Continuing Education Credits.

This class will cover the following: CBS recap of current CBS effective August 2019 Listing Contract recap change highlights Revised forms for 2021 BDA Property Management Brokerage Duties Addendum (REO Non-CREC approved Post closing occupancy agreement New forms Manufactured home CBS (lot lease only) Manufactured home addendum (real estate) Manufactured home contract A/E Manufactured home counter

Cost - $40
Credits - 3

Instructor Name - JORDAN MAY
Company Name - FRASCONA JOINER GOODMAN & GREENSTEIN PC

Our tight housing inventory demands superior contract drafting and negotiation skills. Whether you're submitting offers for your buyer or managing multiples for your seller, there are many techniques to improve your bargaining position. Here are a few things we will cover:

- Seller Contingency Clauses for Replacement Home
- Post-Closing Occupancy Agreements to Help Your Seller
- Appraisal and Inspection Waivers (what you should and shouldn't do)
- Effective Contract Deadlines
- Buying homes through written back-ups
- Leveraging your listing with back-ups
- Using Specific Performance as default remedy
- Ins and Outs of Escalation Clauses
- Leveraging your lender's expertise to get offers accepted.

The intermediate class will go more in depth of each feature on the Main and Detailed dashboards. The instructor will also show you how to create a Contract to Buy using our Save Time feature. The Save Time feature will pull information from the Listing Contract you are writing an offer on, which will save a lot of time from having to input the information yourself. After, you will see how to integrate and the importance of each integration feature. Last but not least, you will get to learn how to upload outside sources into CTM such as lender letters, HOA Docs, etc.

For 2CE Credits, you must register on www.ctmecontracts.com and pay the required $20 fee.

To be eligible for CE credits, you must have not received CE Credit from CTM eContracts within the previous 12 months.

Feeling swamped? Need some fresh ideas on improving your productivity? This class explores some of the hottest new apps, programs, tips, tricks, and tools for increasing efficiency. Although we focus specifically on increasing productivity in real estate, much of this information will also help your personal life as well. It’s about working smarter, not just harder.

Having a successful real estate business boils down to one essential activity – getting clients! We developed this class from the 100+ mastermind sessions we’ve conducted during which real estate brokers share the top strategies and techniques that work for them to generate business. Whether you’re a new agent looking to accelerate your business, or an experienced agent wanting more consistency with closings, this class will provide you with several successful strategies for more effective prospecting.

Instructor: Rob Lynde

This course provides background on Federal Fair Housing legislation, the protected classes, and how those classes have evolved on the national and state level. Additionally, assistance animals, disparate impact, and fair housing challenges when dealing with rental applications will be discussed. The attendees will leave the class with an understanding of fair housing law and best practices when performing property management.

The class is appropriate for Employing Brokers as they oversee all aspects of a brokers’ duties including comliance with federal and state fair housing law. Having an understanding on current Fair Housing trends, and concerns dealing directly with property management, is vital for Employing Brokers. With this class an Employing Broker will gain an understanding of what policies should be addressed and are needed in the company policy and procedures manual.

Are you constantly wondering in what situations you might need to add additional provisions to a contract? Do you often add additional provisions to contracts? Sometimes, additional provisions are not the best solutions. Learn how to identify situations where additional provisions are beneficial and how to avoid the situations where they are not.

Cost - $40
Credits - 3

Instructor Name - JON GOODMAN
Company Name - FRASCONA JOINER GOODMAN & GREENSTEIN PC

Everything you need to know about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU); how to get started, what you need to know, your potential return on investments, and how to properly protect yourself. This class is open to all. Realtors feel free to bring your clients.

Instructor Name - Lisa Kerin-Welch & Sabrina Calnan

WHEN: Wednesday | April 14, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WHERE: Online

WHY: Learn effective practices to help you analyze the current technology needs of your business and identify tools that can help you become more productive, increase profits and differentiate your business in the marketplace.

This 1-Day course examines the changing role of real estate agents in the rapidly-evolving technology age and provides guidance on the technologies needed to effectively work with today’s connected consumers. You will leave the class with templates, strategies, and tools to identify, evaluate, and select appropriate technologies to enhance your communication, How to:

- Select the appropriate equipment, software, and technology platforms needed to streamline your operations and meet the expectations of today’s tech savvy consumer
- Leverage customer relationship management (CRM) software to grow your network, communicate proactively with clients, and maximize efficiencies in your business
- Design and optimize your website to improve your professionalism to the consumer and provide data to help them understand your services
- Develop effective email marketing initiatives to improve client communications and provide value to your client productivity, and efficiency, while keeping your clients’ data safe.
- Design and optimize your website to improve your professionalism to the consumer and provide data to help them understand your services
- Develop effective email marketing initiatives to improve client communications and provide value to your client productivity, and efficiency, while keeping your clients’ data safe.

For complete details on how to obtain your CRS and other COST associated with the CRS designation, visit crs.com/designation

INSTRUCTOR: Rich Sands

CE CREDITS: 0

PRICE: REALTOR® Member $189 | Non-REALTOR® $250

IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. The day before class you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines.

CLASS POLICIES: You must cancel 24 hours in advance to receive a refund less $20 in service fees. If you choose to transfer to another class, you will be charged a $10 transfer fee. You must attend the entire class to receive your Colorado Continuing Education Credits.

WHEN: Tuesday | April 13, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: Online

WHY: The Colorado Real Estate Commission requires all real estate licensees to complete a Commission Update course annually. The current 2021 Commission Update class will provide you with the latest information on legislation and regulations.

INSTRUCTOR: Angela Burdick

CE CREDITS: 4- Students must be visible on camera and engaged in the class AT ALL TIMES to receive CE credit.​

PRICE: REALTOR® Member $40 | Non-REALTOR® $60

IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. The day before class you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines.

CLASS POLICIES: You must cancel 24 hours in advance to receive a refund less $10 in service fees. If you choose to transfer to another class, you will be charged a $10 transfer fee. You must attend the entire class to receive your Colorado Continuing Education Credits.

In this HOT market listing agents get hammered with multiple offers and demands of buyer brokers. This class covers the most significant challenges of navigating multiple offers and best practices for managing them. If you’ve attended Greg Parham’s Techniques for Better Contract Offers class, this is the flip side for listing brokers.

In this class Greg will cover:

- Appraisal waivers (why the poorly written ones are so dangerous and what makes a good one).
- Whether or not to disclose other offer prices.
- Whether or not to set a contract review (acceptance) date in the MLS remarks– and recommended language if doing that.
- Dealing with inspection waivers (and how NOT to write them).
- How to counter escalation clauses effectively AND reasons why you shouldn’t discourage them in your MLS remarks.
- The proper way to counter an offer with additional provisions to eliminate any confusion on terms or dates.

WHEN: Thursday | April 8, 2021 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WHERE: Online

WHY: Learn how to interpret market data to advise and educate your clients. Know what markers to use in order to project the ebbs and flows of the market. Utilize the Market Trends report, share the report and become a better professional by understanding what influences the market.

INSTRUCTOR: Nicole Rueth

CE CREDITS: 2- Students must be visible on camera and engaged in the class AT ALL TIMES to receive CE credit.​

PRICE: REALTOR® Member $28 | Non-REALTOR® $43

IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. The day before class you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines.

CLASS POLICIES: You must cancel 24 hours in advance to receive a refund less $10 in service fees. If you choose to transfer to another class, you will be charged a $10 transfer fee. You must attend the entire class to receive your Colorado Continuing Education Credits.

WHEN: Thursday | April 8, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: Online

WHY: REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training within three-year cycles. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. A new three-year cycle began January 1, 2019. The deadline for this cycle is December 31, 2021.

INSTRUCTOR: Rohn Goldstein

CE CREDITS: 4 - Students must be visible on camera and engaged in the class AT ALL TIMES to receive CE credit.​

PRICE: REALTOR® Member $40 | Non-REALTOR® $60

IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. The day before class you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines.

CLASS POLICIES: You must cancel 24 hours in advance to receive a refund less $10 in service fees. If you choose to transfer to another class, you will be charged a $10 transfer fee. You must attend the entire class to receive your Colorado Continuing Education Credits.

Instructor: Roxane Webster

Many homeowners applied for mortgage forbearances during the COVID-19 pandemic in an attempt to save their homes from foreclosure. Mortgage forbearances are now expected to have mixed results as to their effectiveness helping homeowners avoid foreclosure as homeowners must now find ways to pay them back. This class will give students a deeper understanding about mortgage forbearances, how they work, what there limitations are and how they potentially impact homeowners. By having this deeper understanding, brokers will be better equipped to advise homeowners of their options surrounding mortgage forbearances.

What and Why of Probate?
You'll learn why we have a probate process, the steps to a typical informal probate in Colorado, and at what point in the process a property can be sold.

When is it necessary to probate, and when is it not?
Not all properties must go through the probate process. You'll learn the implications and requirements of beneficiary deeds, deeds held in trust, joint tenancy, and tenants in common.

Personal Representative and Contract Authority
Does your seller have the official authority to act on behalf of the estate? We'll cover the process of personal representative appointment and what needs to take place BEFORE signing contracts.

What special closing requirements are involved?
Whether the property was held as joint tenancy, tenants in common, or with a beneficiary deed, we'll cover the requirements necessary to properly transfer title for each scenario.

Common Issues to Avoid
Learn the top misconceptions and mistakes so that you can avoid them.

How do I find property owned by estates?
We'll show you the free step-by-step method of locating the names and addresses of personal representatives who are handling estates with property that may need to be sold.

Divorcing couples are going through one of the most stressful times in their lives, and they need all the help they can get. Not just anyone's help, but knowledgeable help that only you will be able to provide for them.

Cost - $40
Credits - 4

Instructor Name - GREGG GREENSTEIN
Company Name - FRASCONA JOINER GOODMAN & GREENSTEIN PC

In this session, we will review 20 proven strategies for finding more clients without breaking the bank by buying leads, billboards or doing an expensive direct mail campaign. We will give you 20 ideas to help you build your pipeline NOW!

Instructor Name - Malissa Sim
Company Name - MegaStar Financial Corp

Instructor: Whitney Sweet

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 is the required class every broker must take each year.

Cost - $40
Credits - 4

Instructor: Nate Rees

Does your client fall outside of the strict qualifying guidelines for an advertised mortgage? It's not that they can't qualify, it's that they fall outside of their box. This one-hour CE course explores loan options that are available for buyers who do not qualify for a traditional mortgage. With 28% of U.S. workers being self-employed and 57% of households having a credit score below 680, there is a tremendous market of "out of the box buyers" to assist. Loan programs that will be covered include:

- Loan options for self-employed buyers
- Down payment assistance
- Asset qualification
- Loan options for investors
- Reverse for purchase

Cost - $10
Credits - 1

Learn to recognize and minimize your risks, while protecting your assets from legal liabilities. After completing this class, you will have more confidence in your ability to recognize the risks that licensees and their clients are subject to, identify key people who are subject to increased risks based upon legal liabilities and practical consideration, and much more!

Cost - $40
Credits - 3

Instructor Name - DAMIEN ZUMBRENNEN
Company Name - Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein P.C.