|
Title |
Hours |
Cost |
|
| Washington Real Estate Fundamentals |
60.0 |
$265.00 |
|
The Fundamentals course must be
successfully completed before a person can sit for the state exam.
Students have maintained a 90% first time pass rate using this
course, the highest of any major school in the state. |
| Washington Salesperson's Cram |
0 |
$99.00 |
|
80% of the information learned in
Fundamentals is typically not covered on the state exam. By
highlighting the portions of your textbook that are usually
tested, students will be able to study much more efficiently for
the exam. 4 dynamic mock exams are included with the textbook
review. The Cram will focus your studies and save you a lot of
time when preparing for the state exam |
|
Washington Fundamentals & Cram Package |
0 |
$325.00 |
| Washington Broker's Cram |
0 |
$225.00 |
|
While no one can really guarantee
you’ll pass the Broker’s license exam, the Cram course provides
the greatest possible assurance. The Cram narrows your search for
relevant topics, saving you both time and unnecessary stress. The
Broker’s Cram consists of our entire textbook online with the key
points on the exam highlighted and four practice exams with
detailed answers. Combined, these tools separate the essential and
the non-essential subject matter you spend time studying. |
| Escrow
for Broker's License Applicants |
30.0 |
$150.00 |
|
This course provides a detailed
examination of the Escrow Agent Registration Act, the state law
that governs the escrow business in Washington. In addition, the
course covers pertinent real estate basics (encumbrances, title
issues, and so on), the closing process, settlement statement
preparation, and federal laws that closing agents must comply
with. This course, now available online, fulfills the 30-hour
elective requirement for broker's license eligibility and
satisfies the continuing education requirement. |
Principals for WA Real Estate:
Brokers License Applicants |
30.0 |
$150.00 |
|
The perfect prelicense class for
broker's license applicants, available online. At the conclusion
of this course, each participant will have reviewed and practiced
materials fundamental to the state license exam, as well as the
theoretical and practical aspects of real estate. This course
fulfills the 30-hour elective requirement for broker's license
eligibility and satisfies the continuing education requirement. |
| Principals of Washington Real Estate |
30.0 |
$150.00 |
|
Even if you’re not a Broker’s license
applicant, Principles of Washington Real Estate is an ideal way to
brush up on all the fundamental aspects of practicing real estate,
from appurtenances to zoning. |
| Washington Escrow |
30.0 |
$150.00 |
|
This course provides a detailed
examination of the Escrow Agent Registration Act, the state law
that governs the escrow business in Washington. In addition, the
course covers pertinent real estate basics (encumbrances, title
issues, and so on), the closing process, settlement statement
preparation, and federal laws that closing agents must comply
with. |
| Washington Real Estate Practices |
30.0 |
$150.00 |
|
This is a practical course for new
agents. It offers guidelines in areas such as: listing agreements
and purchase and sale agreements; pricing property; qualifying the
purchaser; agency relationships; financing; and other information
pertinent to the new salesperson. All new salespersons are
required by the state to take this course before their first
renewal. While Real Estate Practices is intended for newer
salespeople, it does satisfy the 30-hour elective requirement for
broker's license applicants. |
| Mathematics of Selling Real Estate |
7.5 |
$59.00 |
|
Mathematics are not just a convenience
to real estate agents, they are a demand of the job. Knowing how
to calculate commission splits, prorated interest, seller’s net,
and property size is a valuable commodity for successful agents.
This course takes a back to basics approach to real estate math. |
| Washington License Law |
7.5 |
$59.00 |
|
Agents are responsible for knowing
Washington License Law to protect their own interests, those of
their clients, and their broker. Protect yourself by taking the
most up to date License Law course available in Washington. |
| Settlement Statement Problems: Case Studies |
7.0 |
$59.00 |
|
Preparing accurate settlement
statements takes practice. This course presents you with intensive
settlement statement preparation problems that will test your
understanding of settlement statements and demonstrate how a
variety of special situations are handled. |
| The
Closing Process and Settlement Statements |
7.0 |
$59.00 |
|
Whether you act as a closing agent
yourself or just want to understand the process better, this
course should be useful. It discusses the closing agent’s role and
looks at settlement statement preparation step by step, item by
item. |
| Real
Property Ownership |
6.0 |
$50.00 |
|
This course covers the concepts and
laws that govern real estate ownership in Washington. Topics
include the elements of real property, ownership interests, liens
and easements, zoning, and property taxation. |
| Real
Property Transfers |
6.0 |
$50.00 |
|
Even simple transfers of real estate
ownership from one party to another involve contracts, title
issues, financing instruments, and much more. The rules and
practices that affect a conveyance of title are the focus of this
course. |
| Escrow
Agent Registration Act |
4.0 |
$45.00 |
|
This is a close-up look at the Escrow
Agent Registration Act - the state statute that governs the escrow
business in Washington - along with the provisions of the
Washington Administrative Code that implement the statute. You’ll
learn everything you need to know about the licensing and
regulation of independent escrow agents and officers. |
| Real
Estate Construction, Ownership, and Investment |
3.0 |
$40.00 |
|
Many of a client's most pressing
questions will not concern the fine points of real estate law but
more practical concerns, like whether a house appears to be
solidly constructed, or whether it's even a good idea to buy
property at all. This course will prepare a real estate agent to
answer these questions. It includes an overview of how residential
property is constructed, other pointers for evaluating a home, a
worksheet for helping clients decide whether to rent or buy, and
special considerations for clients looking for investment or
income property. |
| Washington Core Curriculum |
3.0 |
$40.00 |
|
Washington Core Curriculum covers new
topics relevant to residential real estate. This 3-hour course
discusses agency law, environmental issues, fair housing laws, and
updates to Washington law. Beginning June 1, 2004, all
salespersons and brokers must take this course as part of the
clock hours needed for license renewal. |
|
Financing
Residential Real Estate |
30 |
$150.00 |
Get an
overview of both the lending process and the
guidelines used to qualify homebuyers for mortgage
loans. This online course provides you with a solid
understanding of the loan application process,
conventional loans, FHA loans, VA loans, seller
financing, fair lending, and predatory lending.
|
|
Financing
Residential Real Estate for Broker’s License Applicants
|
30 |
$150.00 |
|
This course provides the same great
content as our standard Financing Residential Real Estate class but also
includes a final exam to qualify as your elective credit towards
earning a brokers license. |
|
WA Real Estate Appraisal for Broker Applicants |
30 |
$150.00 |
Real Estate Appraisal gives you an
overview of both the theoretical and practical aspects of the
subject, with an emphasis on residential appraisal practices.
Real Estate Appraisal will provide you with a solid
understanding of the following topics:
-
The
eight steps of the appraisal process
-
Architectural styles
-
Construction methods and materials
-
Collection and analysis of appraisal data
-
Analyzing the highest and best use of a property
-
Estimating cost and depreciation
-
Selecting and analyzing comparable properties
-
The
three methods of appraisal
-
Preparing appraisal reports
|
|
WA Real Estate Appraisal |
30 |
$150.00 |
Real Estate Appraisal gives you an
overview of both the theoretical and practical aspects of the
subject, with an emphasis on residential appraisal practices.
Real Estate Appraisal will provide you with a solid
understanding of the following topics:
-
The
eight steps of the appraisal process
-
Architectural styles
-
Construction methods and materials
-
Collection and analysis of appraisal data
-
Analyzing the highest and best use of a property
-
Estimating cost and depreciation
-
Selecting and analyzing comparable properties
-
The
three methods of appraisal
-
Preparing appraisal reports
|
|
Appraisal Valuation Techniques |
7 |
$59.00 |
Appraisal Valuation Techniques gives
you an overview of the practical aspects of valuing property,
with an emphasis on residential appraisal practices. Appraisal
Valuation Techniques will provide you with a solid understanding
of the following topics:
-
The
cost approach to value
-
The
sales comparison approach to value
-
The
income approach to value
-
Site valuation
-
Appraising special interests
-
Preparing appraisal reports
|
|
Mortgage Loan Basics |
6 |
$50.00 |
|
Mortgage Loan Basics is our most
general course on the real estate lending process. It introduces
the student to the basic features of a residential loan and to
the documents used in the lending process. Rudimentary concepts
such as amortization, loan-to-value ratios, mortgage insurance,
secondary financing, and interest rates are clearly explained in
this course. The online presentation of the material makes the
learning process interactive and entertaining. |
|
Essential Principles of Appraisal |
4 |
$45.00 |
|
Essential Principles of Appraisal gives you an overview of the
principles of valuing property, with an emphasis on residential
appraisal. Essential Principles of Appraisal will provide you
with a solid understanding of the following topics:
|
|
Borrower Beware: Fair Lending/Consumer Protection |
3 |
$40.00 |
|
This online course teaches the
student how to avoid the pitfalls of real estate financing.
First the student is introduced to the key laws enacted to
protect the borrower: the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair
Housing Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Truth in
Lending Act, and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.
These laws are examined in detail, with illustrations and
examples used to enhance comprehension. The course concludes by
taking a look at predatory lending practices and the measures
taken to curb them. A lively and colorful online presentation
brings the course content to life. |
|
The Seller as Lender: Seller Financing Explained |
3 |
$40.00 |
|
The Seller as Lender teaches
everything a student needs to know about seller financing. The
course begins by explaining why seller financing is used, then
proceeds to cover all topics relevant to someone contemplating a
seller-financed transaction-seller seconds, primary seller
financing, and alternatives to seller financing such as buy
downs and lease arrangements. The course concludes with a brief
look at the real estate agent's responsibilities in a
seller-financed transaction. The online presentation of the
material is detailed, organized, and easy to follow. |
