Placing your rental properties in a living trust can help avoid probate when you die, but there are lots of other advantages to consider.

Placing your rental properties in a living trust can help avoid probate when you die, but there are lots of other advantages to consider as well.  This class will focus on 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?

- What happens when I have property in different states?

- 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?

- What are your options for choosing a trustee?

Presenter: Bruce Peotter, the Law Office of Bruce Poetter

Westchester Spring Home Show will be held Mar 19th – 20th, 2022 in White Plains, NY. This White Plains home show is held at Westchester County Center and hosted by .

The 39th Annual Westchester Spring Home Show is a popular regional home show localed in White Plains. This home show offers a diverse array of home products and services showcased with a unique metro flair. There will be local, state and national home vendors present.

Maple Grove Home Show will be held Mar 19th, 2022 in Maple Grove, MN. This Maple Grove home show is held at Maple Grove Community Center and hosted by Minnesota Home Shows.

Come out to visit Maple Grove's Premier home improvement show! There will be everything for home improvement, decor, remodeling and landscaping!

South Hills Home Show will be held Mar 18th – 20th, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. This Pittsburgh home show is held at Cool Springs Sports Complex and hosted by .

You'll find fresh ideas for home improvement at the South Hills Home Show. There will be decorating, landscaping, exhibits, seminars and so much more!

Greater Frisco Home and Garden Show will be held Mar 18th – 20th, 2022 in Frisco, TX. This Frisco home show is held at Ford Center at The Star and hosted by Show Technology Productions.

The 2nd Annual Greater Frisco Home and Garden Show will have everything you need to solve your home and garden projects under one roof.

• Fri: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
• Sat: 10:00am - 7:00pm
• Sun: 11:00am - 5:00pm

Adults: 8.00
Seniors (65+): 7.00
16 and Under: Free
Active Duty Military: Free
First Responders: Free
Retired Military: 7.00
Public Education Employees: Free

Fredericksburg Spring Home Show will be held Mar 18th – 20th, 2022 in Fredericksburg, VA. This Fredericksburg home show is held at Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center and hosted by Fredericksburg Home Shows.

The Fredericksburg Spring Home Show will have exhibitors, seminars, special appearances and much more! This event is a Fredericksburg Tradition that features a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment.

Greeley Home Expo will be held Mar 18th – 20th, 2022 in Greeley, CO. This Greeley home show is held at Island Grove Event Center and hosted by Nationwide Expos.

The Greely Fall Home Expo is just in time to finish up your home improvement projects! See the latest in home remodeling, design, outdoor living and so much more!

Iowa Spring Home Expo will be held Mar 18th – 20th, 2022 in Des Moines, IA. This Des Moines home show is held at Iowa State Fairgrounds and hosted by Nationwide Expos.

The Iowa Spring Home Show is an opportunity to meet face-to-face with thousands of vendors and exhibitors.

Greater Cincinnati Home Expo will be held Mar 18th – 20th, 2022 in Sharonville, OH. This Sharonville home show is held at Sharonville Convention Center and hosted by L and L Exhibition.

Denver Home Show will be held Mar 18th – 20th, 2022 in Denver, CO. This Denver home show is held at National Western Comples and hosted by .

The Denver Home Show will have home improvement, deals and sales, inspirational ideas, experts and so much more at their annual home event!

Utah Valley Home and Garden Show will be held Mar 18th – 19th, 2022 in Orem, UT. This Orem home show is held at UCCU Center and hosted by .

The Utah Valley Home and Garden Show is the best way to create your perfect yard and home. There will be the best exhibits, experts and ideas on home improvement, inside and out!

The Atlanta Home Show is your source for home improvement ideas, project inspiration, and expert advice. Whether you’re at Cobb Galleria with a specific project in mind or just looking for some inspiration, local home professionals have you covered. With over 250 booths to explore and several unique feature displays to enjoy, plan to spend a few hours at the show. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a pen and paper to take notes, and have some cash on hand just in case a vendor doesn’t accept plastic (although most will). The Atlanta Home Show is your chance to meet with industry professionals to talk about your home and purchase products and services to help create your dream space.

We will review the 2022 changes to the Contract to Buy & Sell and recent updates to other standard forms.

Cost - $40

Credits - 3

Notes - Your camera MUST be on to receive CE Credits. If the student cancels at least 48 hours before the start of class, then there will be a full refund for that class.

Instructor Name - Damien Zumbrennen

Company Name - Zumbrennen Law, LLC

Lansing Home and Garden Show will be held Mar 17th – 20th, 2022 in Lansing, MI. This Lansing home show is held at Michigan State University Pavilion and hosted by Michigan Home and Garden & ShowSpan.

WHEN: Wednesday | March 16, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

WHERE: Online

WHY: A well written contract is not only the best way to protect your clients’ interests, but also to protect your own license. This segment will show you how to draft a well-written contract that will not only help you stand out as a professional agent, but also get your offers in top position to be the winning contract on listing.

INSTRUCTOR: Tammy Deitz

CE CREDITS: 4 (In order to receive CE credits, you must: have video capability, have video on and be visible for the duration of the class. You may not drive, show homes or participate in any distractions during class. CE credits will not be given to those who fail to follow these guidelines.)

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

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 is better than helping a client purchase a home ? Helping them purchase a JUMBO home, 2nd Home or an Investment home. Second home ownership is on the rise, and it looks different for many buyers. This combo course of Jumbo loans and 2nd homes or Investment properties will provide you with the knowledge you need to provide top-level service that your clients expect. We will look at financial, regulatory, and logistical considerations for Jumbo loans, 2nd home and investment properties. By expanding to different property types you will be in a better position to help a variety of clients navigate these types of goals and strategies. Sign up today and take your business to the next level!

Credits - 2

Instructor Name - Alyssa Haberle

WHEN: Wednesday | March 16, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE: Virtual, hosted through Zoom

WHY:  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.

INSTRUCTORS: Nicole Rueth

CE CREDITS: 2 (In order to receive CE credits, you must: have video capability, have video on and be visible for the duration of the class. You may not drive, show homes or participate in any distractions during class. CE credits will not be given to those who fail to follow these guidelines.)

PRICE: Realtor® Member $28 | Non-Realtor®$48

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.

Learn how New American Funding has created a portfolio product that will purchase the new home for cash then sell it back to your buyer.

In this class, you will learn how New American Funding has created a portfolio product that will purchase the new home for cash then sell it back to your buyer. They can do this with or without a home to sell, but they have up to 90 days after the close of the cash purchase to buy it back. Their loan is same rate/terms as if they used traditional financing to begin with. This has been instrumental in getting buyers into the market that would otherwise be left on the sideline.

Class will be taught by Dan Umbdenstock, New American Funding

Every year the Division of Real Estate releases new forms and changes to the existing Commission approved forms. This class is an in-depth look at the changes and new forms effective January 1, 2022 that you will not find in the Annual Commission Update including: Major revisions and additions to the Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. Update to the Earnest Money Release you need to understand. New Extension or Termination of Contract form. New Seller Association Authorization. This class was created by Damian Cox, the Vice Chair of the Commissions Forms Committee, and all instructors have been personally trained by Damian. Don't just learn what changed, learn why the changes were made, what risks are associated with the changes and how to explain the new forms and provisions to your clients.

Cost - $30

Credits - 3

Instructor Name - RANDY HAY

Company Name - Cox Education

Learn everything you need to know to educate your clients on the title insurance commitment and policy! Learn the basic fundamentals of Title Insurance. After taking this class, you will have basic knowledge of title insurance and how to read a title commitment. 

Credits - 1

Instructor Name - Brenna Harper

Company Name - Land Title Guarantee Company

Learn how to make winning offers, without getting in trouble! Course Topics include the following: The Pros and Cons of Making Offers More Attractive - Potential Broker/Buyer Liability to the Seller- Problems With Love Letters"- Problems with Escalation Clauses - More than One Buyer Interested in the Same Property - Vetting All of the Above with Clients Before They Are in the Pressure Situation.

Cost - $40

Credits - 3

Instructor Name - JON GOODMAN

Company Name - FRASCONA JOINER GOODMAN & GREENSTEIN PC

Blaine Home Show will be held Mar 12th, 2022 in Blaine, MN. This Blaine home show is held at National Sports Center and hosted by Minnesota Home Shows.

Come out to visit Blaine's Premier home improvement show! There will be everything for home improvement, decor, remodeling and landscaping!

Rochester Home and Lifestyles Show will be held Mar 11th – 13th, 2022 in Rochester, MN. This Rochester home show is held at Graham Arena Complex and hosted by .

Engage, interact and network at the region's largest show for home and lifestyle goods!

Not sure where to begin…start here at our Log Home & Timber Frame Show. You will meet face-to-face with log and timber frame home builders, suppliers, and rustic furniture makers. Great opportunity to see, touch, and feel the products that will make up your dream home. Have questions, get them answered on topics like floor plan design, budgeting, financing, and the difference between a log and timber frame home.

We can’t wait to bring you our 65th edition of the New Orleans Home & Garden Show in the newly renovated Caesars Superdome! Our show, brought to you by the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans, will be packed with exhibitors displaying a vast array of first-class products and services.
The 2022 show, to be held March 11 -13, brings an unparalleled variety of home-related services and products under one enormous roof with everything needed for home remodeling, green building, decorating, landscaping and more. This year's show will also offer valuable resources for post-Ida rebuilding and recovery, pet adoptions, and the much-anticipated Bayou Battle of the Build!
Our three-day event, the largest show of its kind in the southeastern United States, will be better than ever, offering innovative ideas and solutions for getting the most out of your home.
Come home to what you remember.
Join us at the 65th Annual New Orleans Home & Garden Show.

Join us for the Home Show!! Meet face-to-face with Local and National Vendors ready to serve YOU! Get your next Home Project started. See the latest in home improvement, remodeling, design, outdoor living and more. From Ceiling to Flooring, Indoors and outdoors, find a business you can trust.

DORA just issued new and revised contract forms for 2022. This class tells you all you need to know about the new forms in 1 hour.

DORA just issued new and revised contract forms. This class tells you all you need to know about the new forms in 1 hour.  Come learn about the new forms before you start writing contracts next year.  We will review all of the changes as well as discuss some of the existing contract provisions that are common sources of confusion and dispute.

 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: Tuesday | March 8, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: Online

WHY: From a New Buyer Lead through Closing, learn how to be successful with your Buyers from your Initial Consultation, showing homes, discussing Lending options, preparing a Buyer CMA through writing up your Buyers offer, winning strategies for presenting offers to the Listing Agent, along with Inspection issues, appraisals and closings.  This course will take you from beginning to end of working with a Buyer so that you can build successful relationships with your Buyers making them lifelong referral sources.

INSTRUCTOR: Tammy Deitz and Brett Popish

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

CE CREDITS: 4 (In order to receive CE credits, you must: have video capability, have video on and be visible for the duration of the class. You may not drive, show homes or participate in any distractions during class. CE credits will not be given to those who fail to follow these 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.

Suburban Michigan Spring Home Show will be held Mar 5th – 6th, 2022 in Pontiac, MI. This Pontiac home show is held at UWM Sports Complex and hosted by Michigan Home Show.

At the Home Show, our goal is simple: to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement - whether it's a minor renovation or a major remodel.

Our events feature a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. After meeting with and comparing our expert exhibitors, we know you'll be inspired and motivated to start planning with confidence.

Connecticut Home and Remodeling Show will be held Mar 4th – 6th, 2022 in Hartford, CT. This Hartford home show is held at Connecticut Convention Center and hosted by .

The 74th Annual CT Home and Remodeling Show is a one stop shopping experience for home improvement products and building services from local vendors!

Huntsville Spring Home and Garden Show will be held Mar 4th – 6th, 2022 in Huntsville, AL. This Huntsville home show is held at Von Braun Center and hosted by .

Are you looking to turn your house into a dream home? The Spring Home + Garden Show is the premier event for you! There will be experts in building, remodeling and gardening within the Northern Alabama area.

Rimrock Promotions, the region’s number one Home Show Producers, will be holding the 39th Annual Spring Home Improvement Show at the “Expo Center” & “Montana Pavilion”, Montana’s newest, most modern and largest exhibition facilities.

The show is free to the public and will open Friday, March 4th at noon and runs through Sunday, March 6th at 5:00 p.m. Over 650 exhibits were exposed to over 30,000+ people attending the “2021 Show”, making it the largest attended Home Show in a five state area. With Spring right around the corner, NOW is the time to exhibit your products and services.

Over $30,000 is allocated in advertising and promoting the show, along with innovative grand prizes.

The goal of this course is to educate and equip real estate agents to help homebuyers understand the unique aspects of owning an older home.

The goal of this course is to educate and equip real estate agents to help homebuyers understand the unique aspects of owning an older home. Topics in this course include old house exterior surfaces, roofing, foundation and walls, garages, electrical and more.

Class taught by Mike Barnhill, Owner and Inspector at National Property Inspections East Denver Metro

2 FREE CE CREDITS

Maricopa County Home Show – Glendale will be held Mar 4th – 6th, 2022 in Glendale, AZ. This Glendale home show is held at State Farm Stadium and hosted by Maricopa County Home Shows.

At the Maricopa County Home Show at Glendale is an opportunity to browse the most consistent collection of exhibitors! Enjoy the many creative options for home improvement and renovation with unique options for creating your dream life!

Fresno Spring Home and Garden Show will be held Mar 4th – 6th, 2022 in Fresno, CA. This Fresno home show is held at Fresno Fairgrounds and hosted by Fresno Home Shows.

Shop over 300 booths of contractors, merchants, crafters and gourmet food products all in one place at the Fresno Fairgrounds! Meet with the contractor who will build your dream kitchen or backyard paradise.

Are you looking to turn your house into a dream home? The Buffalo Home Show is just the place for you! Meet, shop and save with over 300 exhibitors.

• Fri: 10:00am - 9:00pm
• Sat: 10:00am - 9:00pm
• Sun: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Adults (at the door) $11.00
Adults (online only) $9.00
Children (ages 6-12) $3.00
Children (ages 5 & under) FREE

The Original Sacramento Home and Garden Show will be held Mar 4th – 6th, 2022 in Sacramento, CA. This Sacramento home show is held at Cal Expo and hosted by Sacramento Home and Garden Shows.

Come join us at the 41st annual Sacramento Home & Garden Show, the longest running home and garden show in the area! Featuring hundreds of exhibitors and experts from the home and garden industry.

Whether you are preparing for spring and summer entertaining, or upgrading your kitchen and bath you'll find the local experts you need to add value, curb appeal and energy efficiency to your home in a casual, comfortable, no-pressure environment.

You'll see the newest in landscaping, gardening, patios, fencing, decks, heating and air, solar, insulation, remodeling, new construction, plumbing, kitchen, baths, closets, home furnishings, appliances, lighting, roofing, painting, gutters, home security, windows, doors, siding, tile, stone, granite, BBQ's, pools, spas, mattresses and more!

Whether you're looking to complete your home renovation, build a custom home, or get inspiration for your upcoming future renovation, the Sacramento Home and Garden Show provides you with a one stop shop to elevate your design and meet your specific needs.

Many vendors at the show offer "Show Only" prices and specials, so plan to take your time. No two shows are alike, so we invite you to experience our new and improved vision for The Sacramento Home and Garden Show!

West Michigan Home and Garden Show at DeVos Place will be held Mar 3rd – 6th, 2022 in Grand Rapids, MI. This Grand Rapids home show is held at DeVos Place and hosted by Michigan Home and Garden & ShowSpan.

This event is West Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show! There will be 13 feature gardens, 5 free seminar stages and over 350 exhibitors featuring every product and service you’ll ever need. Everything you can imagine will be under one roof. This is the show to attend!