DATE
TIME
CLASS
Wednesday, Nov. 28
1:30–4:30 p.m.
ZipForm® Desktop/Online
Wednesday, Dec. 5
9–11 a.m.
Smartphones & Key Agent Technologies
12:30–4:30 p.m.
Using Smartphones
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ZipForm® Desktop/Online - With ZipForm® Online, you can securely access your up-to-date forms, print them, e-mail them and close the deal on any computer with an Internet connection. As a Texas REALTOR®, you get this versatile tool for free. Upcoming class: Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructors: Tom Pollard or Stacey Buettner Sign UpMore Info
Smartphones & Key Agent Technologies - Choosing the correct technology increases your efficiency and saves you money. This class will review key technologies that you need to understand for your business. The smartphone session will outline hardware, software and purchasing plans, and is designed for new and experienced agents who want to become more productive in the real estate business. Upcoming class: Friday, Dec. 5 from 9–11 a.m.; MCE 2 hours (no legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members, $29 for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baesmann Sign Up More Info
Using Smartphones - This session shows new smartphone users how to maximize their business productivity by utilizing the Palm Treo 650-750. Agents will jumpstart their business by learning how to set-up ten key applications and utilize all of their smartphone’s real estate business applications. This class does not cover the Windows version of the Palm Treo. Note: The Palm Treo 650-750 is required to attend this class. Upcoming class: Friday, Dec. 5 from 12:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 4 hours (no legal). Cost: $40 for CCAR members, $49 for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baesmann Sign Up More Info
Monday, Nov. 12
9 a.m.–noon
Legal Update (TREC Legal)
1–4 p.m.
Legal Ethics (TREC Legal)
Tuesday, Nov. 13
WyldFyre Basic 101
Wednesday and Friday, Nov. 14 and 16
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
FREE MCE (two-day/15 hour “Contracts Negotiations” w/ legal)
Tuesday, Nov. 20
NTREIS Listings Advanced 102
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Thursday, Nov. 29
WyldFyre Advanced 102
Monday, Dec. 3
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Professional Standards
Thursday, Dec. 6
Wednesday, Dec. 12
Thursday–Friday, and Monday–Tuesday Dec. 13–14, 17–18
Quick Start (Four-day SAE course for new agents)
Legal Update and Legal Ethics - These TREC mandated Legal Update and Legal Ethics courses each offer three legal hours. Upcoming class: Monday, Nov. 12 Legal Update from 9 a.m.–noon and Legal Ethics from 1–4 p.m. Cost: $15 per class for CCAR members, $25 per class for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baker Sign UpMore Info
WyldFyre Basic 101 - Let the bright colorful graphics and smart intuitive screens guide you through WyldFyre Listings. Once you receive the basic information from this class, you can customize your listings to reflect the way you conduct your real estate business. Upcoming classes: Tuesday, Nov. 13 or Nov. 27 or Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt Sign UpMore Info
FREE MCE (two-day/15 hour “Contracts and Negotiations” w/legal) - Day one of this two-day class includes “Legal Update and Legal Ethics.” Day two includes the TREC contract/addenda forms and understanding contract procedures. This class completes the 15 hours of MCE needed to renew your Texas real estate license. Upcoming classes: Wednesday and Friday, Nov. 14 and 16 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; MCE 15 hours, including 6 hours TREC legal. Cost: FREE to CCAR members, $75 for non-members. Instructor: Peggy Santmyer Sign UpMore Info
NTREIS Listings Advanced 102 - The advanced features of NTREIS listings are explored in this class, as participants are exposed to custom search profiles and prospect interaction. Class participants will learn how to send automatic e-mails or create a personalized Web site for clients to review new listings that meet their criteria. In addition, agents will see how monitoring the market with hot sheets and custom reports can keep them informed of changes in their area. Upcoming classes: Tuesday, Nov. 20 or Thursday, Dec. 6 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt Sign Up More Info
WyldFyre Advanced 102 - WyldFyre Advanced 102 offers several features in addition to those offered in WyldFyre Basic 101. WyldFyre Advanced 102 allows users to prepare comprehensive and customized CMAs and Buyer Tours, customize reports with Report Writer, e-mail listings, utilize hot sheets and create client updates. Upcoming class: Thursday, Nov. 29 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members, $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt Sign UpMore Info
Professional Standards - This course — or one equally credited — is mandatory for CCAR Professional Standards Committee Members and the Board of Directors. Upcoming class: Monday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; MCE 6 hours (no legal). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with continental breakfast. Cost: $40 for CCAR members, $50 for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baker Sign UpMore Info
Smartphones and Key Agent Technologies - Choosing the correct technology increases your efficiency and saves you money. This class will review key technologies that you need to understand for your business. The smartphone session will outline hardware, software and purchasing plans, and is designed for new and experienced agents who want to become more productive in the real estate business. Upcoming class: Friday, Dec. 5 from 9–11 a.m.; MCE 2 hours (no legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members, $29 for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baesmann Sign Up More Info
Quick Start (Four-day SAE course for new agents in the business less than 12 months) - The content of this class incorporates technology and business plans prospecting, along with buyer and listing presentations. Ethics and contracts are also presented, and include contract techniques and negotiating skills. This class is not just for new agents, but also an opportunity for experienced agents to perform a makeover of their daily business. Participants will receive 30 hours of SAE or nine hours of MCE. Upcoming four-day class: Thursday–Friday, Dec. 13–14 from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., and Monday–Tuesday, Dec. 17–18 from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: $180 until December 3, $200 after December 3. Instructor: Marcia Wilkicki Sign UpMore Info
Thursday–Friday and Monday–Tuesday Dec. 13–14, 17–18
Monday–Thursday, Jan. 14–17
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
GRI–3 (Four-day class—click for times)
Wednesday–Thursday, Feb. 6–7
CRS 200 “Business Planning & Marketing”
Quick Start (Four-day SAE course for new agents in the business less than 12 months) - The content of this class incorporates technology and business plans prospecting, along with buyer and listing presentations. Ethics and contracts are also presented, and include contract techniques and negotiating skills. This class is not just for new agents, but also an opportunity for experienced agents to perform a makeover of their daily business. Participants will receive 30 hours of SAE or nine hours of MCE. Upcoming four-day class: Thursday – Friday, Dec. 13–14 from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., and Monday–Tuesday, Dec. 17–18 from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: $180 until December 3, $200 after December 3. Instructor: Marcia Wilkicki Sign Up More Info
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GRI, Graduate REALTOR® Institute - Graduate REALTOR® Institute designees have made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services to their clients. The GRI curriculum incorporates a common body of knowledge for progressive real estate professionals. A REALTOR® who possesses the GRI designation has not only completed a course of study required by the program, but also subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS® . Upcoming class: GRI–3; Monday–Thursday, Jan. 14–17, 2008 from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily (except Tuesday, class will be 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.). SAE 30 hours; MCE 9 hours (no legal). Cost: $250. Instructors: GRI–3 Bob Baker, Mark Porter and Jan Agee Sign UpMore Info
CRS 200 “Business Planning & Marketing” - A strong foundation is the key to building a successful real estate career. Business Planning and Marketing will help students learn the fundamentals of business planning. Students will be able to identify the benefits of a business plan, develop income goals using the budgeting process, and create a marketing plan to meet their goals and objectives. These business essentials will help generate increased profit and productivity. Required equipment: Standard calculator.Course content: Business plan development Prospecting techniques Budgeting and cost analysis Personal promotion techniques Upcoming class: Wednesday–Thursday, Feb. 6–7, 2008 from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: $275 if registered by January 28, $325 after January 28. Instructor: Pat Zaby Sign UpMore Info
MLS
10 a.m.–noon
Realist Tax
Tuesday, Dec. 4
Realist Tax - NTREIS Realist Tax allows you to check sales statistics by county, start searches or access other Realist services from the menu bar. Additional property data has been added to the database, including sales and mortgage data, phone numbers and privacy encoding (National Do-Not-Call List, Direct Marketing Association opt-out and state non-solicitation lists), as well as geo-coding data. Mapping capabilities are also available. No longer will you have to move between Quick Search and Tax, as Realist provides all of this information in one database. Upcoming class: Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m.–noon or Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.–noon; NO MCE. Cost: FREE, reservation required. Instructor: Judy Kresich Sign UpMore Info
FREE MCE (two-day/15 hour “Contracts and Negotiations” w/ legal) - Day one of this two-day class includes “Legal Update and Legal Ethics.” Day two includes the TREC contract/addenda forms and understanding contract procedures. This class completes the 15 hours of MCE needed to renew your Texas real estate license. Upcoming classes: Wednesday and Friday, Nov. 14 and 16 from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; MCE 15 hours, including six hours TREC legal. Cost: FREE to CCAR members, $75 for non-members. Instructor: Peggy Santmyer Sign UpMore Info
November is REALTOR® Designation Awareness Month
CCAR recognizes November as REALTOR® Designation Awareness Month. In celebration, CCAR will give away free designation classes! To participate in the giveaway, just attend the November 27 MLS Networking Meeting in Plano, or the January networking meetings in Allen, Farmersville, Frisco, McKinney or Wylie. One free class will be given away at each meeting. CCAR will give away one certificate per networking meeting, eligible for a free ABR, SRES, CRS or GRI course of your choosing during 2008. A basket marked “Designation Drawing” will be available during the networking meetings to drop in your business card. To participate, you must be a REALTOR®, a member of CCAR, and be present to win. Remember, the more MLS Networking Meetings you attend, the better your chances to win! Back to Top
NEEDED – Education Ambassador Auditors for CCAR Classes!
The Education Committee coordinates countless volunteer hours every month by monitoring Education MCE/SAE and designation courses held at CCAR. Monitors work at the registration desk, ensure students are in the room during class, help to keep order in the classroom, and assist the instructor as needed.
With so many opportunities to monitor classes at CCAR, the Education Committee is looking for Ambassador-Monitors to help. As the saying goes, “Many hands make light work.” You do not have to be a member of the Education Committee to help with this task. Remember: A benefit of monitoring is the knowledge and education received from sitting in on the class.
If you’re interested in becoming an Education Ambassador-Monitor, send an e-mail to: Education@ccar.net Subject: WE NEED YOU!
REALTOR® Safety Alert
The Collin County Association of REALTORS® encourages all of our members to be safe this holiday season. It has been brought to CCAR’s attention that a homeless gentleman posing as a lottery winner has misled several North Texas REALTORS® into spending the day driving him around, showing him properties and buying him lunch. Please be aware that as the weather grows colder, the risk of encountering these types of schemes may rise. As always, please exercise caution in all of your client dealings. Back to Top
