Attorney Bruce Peotter will be discussing the top ten reasons to have a living trust.

Some key questions that will be answered are:
• Does it matter who dies first?
• Who will take care of you when you can't do it yourself?
• Do we need to avoid probate?
• How can you keep the government out of your affairs?
• Who will be the guardian of your minor children if you die?

Learn about Real Estate Auctions and the many benefits to you, the broker, the buyer, and the seller. Auctions can act as one more tool in your toolbox.

- This is a 2 hour condensed version of our C.E. credit class.
- Discover what is a real estate auction & how you can use it in your business.
- How it benefits the Broker, Seller and Buyer.
- Factors that impact the success of an auction.
- How to move those hard to sell listings while generating more sales and revenue.
- How to earn equivalent commissions and NEVER lose another listing.
- How to create a market niche and build a HUGE buyers list.

With Auctions you keep your commission, your client sells on the day they choose, no negotiations, or haggling!

Designed for students needing review in the national or general real estate exam topics. This course is made up of review material and practice exams that will help prepare students to pass the national portion of the Colorado real estate licensing exam.

This is an advanced course designed for the experienced broker to teach the skills necessary to reduce risk in the site location process and to zero in on the best location for his or her retail client. This course is written from the perspective of a former Corporate Real Estate Director who worked from a custom Site Location Model for each of the brands, and how he converted those models into a simple system that can be customized for any retail client. The course will teach the skills used by Real Estate Directors for National Franchise Brands.

This course presents an overview on the basics of the Buyer/Tenant Broker’s role in the Office, Industrial, and Retail sectors as well as the purchase or leasing of land for construction. It provides the Broker with additional tools, better equipping him or her to represent his or her clients in those sectors. The Broker will be introduced to proven systems that reduce site risk for the brick-and-mortar retailer.

This class is designed to educate real estate agents on the current dangers that exist in our industry in regards to fraud. This class will review the following:

» Different Types of Fraud

» Social Engineering

» Fraud For Housing

» Fraud For Profit

» Suggestions On How To Become Proactive

» How To Not Be Reactive To The Growing Threat

If you want to learn about fraud prevention and recognition, join us online for class and please register online today!

Ever tried to explain to your buyer or seller the legal impact of all the various provisions in the standard buy and sell contract? This class examines each paragraph of the purchase and sale agreement, why the paragraph is in the contract, and what it really means for your buyer and seller. This class is perfect for agents needing a contract refresher, or for experienced agents that want to discover some short hand ways of explaining the contract provisions to their clients.

David Behr will lead the discussion and will cover:

• Goal setting strategies to finish the year strong
• Focus on what you can control
• Create a vision of success
• Power of consistency
• The Power of Now

The beginner class will go through how you can receive a FREE 30-day risk free trial, if you do not have a CTM account just yet. Agents will then learn how to find and sign up for training classes and/or webinars and being eligible to receive a 2-hour CE Credit by just taking a class. After, you will be shown how to log into your account, how to set up your account and go through the basic features such as the Main and Detailed dashboards while creating contracts.

For 2CE Credits, $20 payment required on class day.
To be eligible for CE credits, you must have not received CE Credit from CTM eContracts within the previous 12 months.

Clients always ask “how’s the market?” This class gives you specific talking points to sound like an expert. 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. The goal is to present the information in a format so you can put it to use immediately – and close more deals. We’ll spend some time at the end on “where is the marketing going?” so you can discuss that as well.

This class comes with 1 free CE Credit.

Last year there were over 16,000 probate cases filed in Colorado! In most cases there is real property that must be sold. This class shows you how to obtain new probate filing information, identify the estate representative, and identify the property owned by the estate. Most investors pay subscription of search fees for this information. We’ll show you how you can get this information for FREE. This class will also teach you the basics of what’s needed to close a home being sold in probate so that you’re better equipped to help sellers navigate the process.

Our advanced class is more hands-on, so bring your laptop! You will learn how to create a Title Order through our system, how to make documents e-signable, and double end on a transaction. This class will also allow agents to ask any questions that they are still having trouble understanding.

For 2CE Credits, $20 payment required on class day.
To be eligible for CE credits, you must have not received CE Credit from CTM eContracts within the previous 12 months.

Our advanced class is more hands-on, so bring your laptop! You will learn how to create a Title Order through our system, how to make documents e-signable, and double end on a transaction. This class will also allow agents to ask any questions that they are still having trouble understanding.

For 2CE Credits, $20 payment required on class day.

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

Our advanced class is more hands-on, so bring your laptop! You will learn how to create a Title Order through our system, how to make documents e-signable, and double end on a transaction. This class will also allow agents to ask any questions that they are still having trouble understanding.

For 2CE Credits, $20 payment required on class day.
To be eligible for CE credits, you must have not received CE Credit from CTM eContracts within the previous 12 months.

September 11, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Free

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, $20 payment required on class day.
To be eligible for CE credits, you must have not received CE Credit from CTM eContracts within the previous 12 months.

August 25, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Free

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, $20 payment required on class day.
To be eligible for CE credits, you must have not received CE Credit from CTM eContracts within the previous 12 months.

This class is designed to bring to light the many down payment assistance programs that exist on the front range. We will cover in detail, 17 different down payment assistant programs found on the front range as well as touch on others throughout the state. This class will review the following:

» Why They Exist

» Who Can Qualify

» Location of Where the Assistance is Offered

» The Structure

» Grant Funds

» Silent Seconds

» Tax Credits

If you want to learn about available down payment assistance programs and how they can benefit your clients, join us for class and please register online today!

This workshop will assist you in building your business in this increasing market segment: The Senior Market in 2020. We will review the following:

» How this product works for Purchase or Refinance

» FHA changes to Reverse Mortgages – Major Changes Update

» Why would a Senior chose a Reverse Mortgage

» 10,000 seniors are turning 65 every day – For the next 18 years!

This type of financial product has become a viable choice for Financial, Estate and Retirement Planning strategies. Join us for class and please register online today!

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.
***Includes 2 FREE CE credits.

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.

You will learn how to avoid costly mistakes in dealing with tracking and dispersing funds, maintaining financial records, following Fair Housing and Habitability laws, conducting rental inspections, deferring maintenance and repairs, managing the tenant relationship, screening and selecting tenants, and setting rental rates. Discover how to build a strong support network while recognizing the true value of your time and sanity. Mr. Mackessy will share his sweeping knowledge of the Denver rental and investment markets, so don't miss this opportunity to get your questions answered by a seasoned investor and certified property management expert, with over $100,000,000 worth of investment properties under management, and a personal real estate portfolio worth $5m, with $3m in equity.

In this class you will learn, rehab basic that will save you money, advertising tips, rental pricing tips, turnover's with minimal vacancy and so much more!

Cost - 0
Credits - 2

Notes - Class will be held virtually.

Instructor Name - Annemarie Sunde
Company Name - Legacy Property Management

Selling with seller finance can involve a myriad of structures, from a straight owner carry loan, to wrap deeds of trust, contract for deed, and lease options. This class will focus on the advanced structures of "subject to" wraps, and contract for deed.

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.
***Includes 2 FREE CE credits.

Clients always ask “how’s the market?” This class gives you specific talking points to sound like an expert. 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. The goal is to present the information in a format so you can put it to use immediately – and close more deals. We’ll spend some time at the end on “where is the marketing going?” so you can discuss that as well.

This class comes with 1 free CE Credit.

"A Seat at the Table" is First Alliance Title's new zoom webinar series that will present a weekly discussion with industry experts on the state of the market in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will wrap up each week with topics, trends, and statistics to help agents, and anyone thinking about the real estate market, make informed decisions for their clients and/or themselves.

Last year there were over 16,000 probate cases filed in Colorado! In most cases, there is real property that must be sold. This class shows you how to obtain new probate filing information, identify the estate representative, and identify the property owned by the estate. Most investors pay subscription of search fees for this information. We’ll show you how you can get this information for FREE. This class will also teach you the basics of what’s needed to close a home being sold in probate so that you’re better equipped to help sellers navigate the process.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused insecurity throughout our society and now, more than ever, people are concerned about protecting what's theirs. Learn to recognize and minimize your risks, while protecting your assets from legal liabilities.

Cost - $40
Credits - 3

Notes - 48 hour cancellation notice required for a refund. Class will be held via Zoom.

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

In this class, brokers will learn about Colorado law addressing broker and property manager obligations with regard to trust accounting.

Cost - $40
Credits - 3

Notes - 48 hour cancellation notice required for a refund. Class will be held via Zoom.

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

Learn how to take market share from your competitors by handling these key client questions:

Are we in a bubble?
Do increasing interest rates result in a smaller number of homes sold?
How much has showing traffic decreased? What does it mean for buyers? Sellers?
How does Days on Market (DOM) change over a market cycle?
How do discounts change over a market cycle?
Is the recent increase in inventory something to be worried about?
Does it still make sense to buy your first home? Or keep renting?
Are buyers still paying a premium over asking price?
Are homes still selling the first weekend they are listed?
Does it matter when I list my house?
Is the number of withdrawn / expired listings increasing? Why didn’t they sell?
What are the dangers of overpricing?
This class comes with 1 free CE Credit.

Each deal you work on is different. Learn the purpose of each blank and box in the Colorado contract to maximize the tremendous flexibility and sophistication of the form.

Cost- $40
Credits- 3

Notes- 48 hour cancellation notice required for a refund. Class will be held via Zoom.

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

Avoid errors that may result in broker malpractice claims. And more..

Cost- $40
Credits- 4

Notes- 48 hour cancellation notice required for a refund. Class will be held via Zoom.

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

How to Understand and Estimate the Value of a Home by Making Appraisal Style Adjustments

Cost - $40
Credits - 4

Notes - 48 hour cancellation notice required for a refund. Classes will be held via Zoom.

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

This class will cover the introduction to Auction terms and concepts, learning how to get paid on both sides of the transaction, qualifying potential properties, buyers and sellers and more!

Cost - $45
Credits - 4

Notes - 48 hour cancellation notice required for a refund. class will be held via Zoom.

Instructor Name - Rich Schur
Company Name - Schur Success Realty & Auction, LLC (Schur Success Group)

Be prepared - Learn the ins and outs on how to successfully guide your clients through the REO market.

Cost- 0
Credits - 2

Notes- Class will be held online via Zoom. Meeting link will be sent out closer to the day of the class.

Instructor Name - Jody Malone and Tyler Duncan
Company Name - Teater Realty and Supremene Lending