Colorado Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

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VanEd maintains an extensive selection of CE courses, including MRE courses and the mandatory REC Update Course, to help you satisfy the education requirements of your license.

The Real Estate Commission of Colorado requires all licensees to have completed twenty-four hours of continuing education before renewing any active three-year license. VanEd makes it as simple as possible to satisfy this requirement, all online and from the convenience of your home.

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Available Colorado Real Estate CE Courses

Title	Description	Credit	Cost
-- EDUCATION PACKAGES -- (at a significant discount to the individual courses)
16 hour License Renewal / Investment Package	This VanEd 16 hour renewal package provides you the easiest, fastest and most cost effective way to complete your Continuing Education Requirements. Save 20% off the price of the individual courses. Courses: (click for details) Courses: (click for details) CREC Annual Update Course - 2012 eBook Available! Fair Housing Investment Real Estate 101	16 CE	$139
12 hour License Renewal / Environmental Package	The VanEd 12 hour renewal package for Colorado provides you the easiest and most cost effective way to complete your Continuing Education Requirements. Save 20% off the price of the individual courses. Courses: (click for details) CREC Annual Update Course - 2012 eBook Available! Mineral Rights - Gas and Oil Lease Basics Residential Environmental Hazards Screening	12 CE	$115
10 hour License Renewal / Investment Package	The VanEd 10 hour renewal package for Colorado is the most cost effective way to complete your Continuing Education Requirements. Save 20% off the price of the individual courses. Courses: (click for details) CREC Annual Update Course - 2012 eBook Available! Investment Real Estate 101	10 CE	$79
8 hour License Renewal / Green Package	The 8-hour renewal package includes the most current annual update course. Save 20% off the price of the individual courses. Courses: (click for details) CREC Annual Update Course - 2012 eBook Available! Understanding Sustainability eBook Available!	8 CE	$55
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2012 Colorado Contract Review (3 hr) #3517	This course is designed to instruct studens on the changes to current forms and contracts as well as identify new contracts created to comply with Colorado law. eBook Available! Course Details	3 CE	$29
CREC Annual Update Course - 2012	NEW Colorado Real Estate Commision Annual Update Course 2012 Mandatory course as required by the Real Estate Commission in Colorado. eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$39
Investment Real Estate 101 - #3273	Learn to evaluate potential investment opportunities as well as identify key client relationship areas. Property management skills and techniques are discussed in detail. Other topics include Fair Housing and 1031 Exchange rules. Course Details	6 CE	$60
The Ethics of Technology: Etiquette for the Age of Engage #3450	This course covers the Code of Ethics in relation to tech issues and social media like Facebook and Twitter. Also gives guidance to all real estate professionals working in online and social media. eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$39
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1031 Exchanges - A Closer Look #D397-2749	Section 1031 "Like-Kind exchanges"-A Closer Look for Real Estate Agents. Course Details	8 CE	$75
7 Keys to Short Sale Success #D397-2759	We know short sales are a growing part of today’s real estate market and will likely be around over the next few years . Have you been avoiding them? Have you had bad experiences with them? Our goal is to provide you with the tools you can apply to your business immediately so that you can incorporate short sales successfully and confidently. eBook Available! Course Details	2 CE	$24
74 Ways to Sell Your Listings in Today's Market #D397-3381	How to sell your listings in a difficult market, and show the public that the profession of selling real estate can and should be an honorable profession after all. eBook Available! Course Details	3 CE	$24
Affordable Housing #D397-2903	This course is designed to educate the student about who is affected by the lack of affordable housing, and to provide details about available resources with examples of how communities around the country have patched together unique solutions. Course Details	12 CE	$115
Affordable Housing: A Practical Guide #D397-2788	To provide real estate professionals a step-by-step manual when working with buyers and sellers of affordable homes. Course Details	3 CE	$39
Basic Residential Investment # 2855	This course will teach you how to judge residential investments by learning how to create and compare Internal Rate of Returns. Students will also be introduced to investment analyzation strategies. Course Details	6 CE	$60
Brokerage Administration - #2756	24-hour course required by Colorado statute to qualify for the Employing Broker level. Requires development for grading of original office policy statements. It is accepted one-time in lieu of full 24-hour continuing education requirement. (VanEd also offers the "Broker Transition" course for inactive salesperson upgrade to associate broker level). NOTE: Brokers may also need to pass the state part of the state exam to upgrade. Click Here to learn more about our Exam Prep options eBook Available!* Course Details	24 CE	$225
Building Green: A High Performance Home #D397-2901	Learn how to identify the high performance, energy-efficient and cost effective home elements that buyers are looking for today. eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$45
Building Green: Marketing High Performance Homes #D397-2790	Explains the practical benefits of the "high performance home" and how to communicate this value to consumers. Course Details	3 CE	$35
Colorado Broker Transition #D397-2791	This course is accepted once in a lifetime for the full 24 hours of continuing education and meets all the requirements for CE in Colorado, including covering any missed CREC Annual Update courses. It covers contracts and closings as well as other critical aspects of Colorado real estate practice. eBook Available! Course Details	24 CE	$225
Commercial Leasing #D397-2853	Basic concepts of commercial leasing for real estate agents with a focus on property evaluation and the terms of the 'standard' lease. Course Details	6 CE	$75
Comprehensive Planning #D397-2860	From community vision to comprehensive plan This course traces the roots and legal foundation for planning in the United States. The course describes the various types of planning policy and regulation, the elements of Comprehensive Plans, basic planning principles, implementation techniques, and the relationship between planning policy and zoning. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	8 CE	$80
Economics & Demographics (for Real Estate Agents) #D397-2864	Understanding how economic and population changes affect real estate This course introduces the student to the principles of economic and demographic analysis, including economic base analysis, market economies, computer modeling techniques, components of population change, demographic concepts and methods used in population projection. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	4 CE	$45
Ethics for REALTORS® (REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training) #2918	Updated for 2011! The 4-hr NAR Mandatory Ethics Course - This review Ethics course is one of the courses used to meet the Quadrennial Ethics requirement for REALTORS®. It is not required by the Real Estate Commission, however this course may be taken each year for CE Credit. eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$50
Fair Housing #D397-2748	Topics include a review of discriminatory trends, federal and Colorado fair housing laws, mortgage lending, diversity, testing and working with public attitudes. Course Details	6 CE	$75
Finance in Real Estate #D397-2900	This course covers all aspects of Real Estate Finance, including The Monetary System, Sources of Money, the Lending Process and Insurance. The course also contains a downloadable glossary of Finance Terminology. Course Details	16 CE	$99
Foreclosures #D397-2789	This course gives you the details of the foreclosure process in Colorado. Updated to include all current laws and forms. Course Details	6 CE	$80
Foundations In Sustainability #D397-2787	Encompassing the universal aspects of sustainability that involve virtually every building type, this course is focused on providing the student with the basic concepts of sustainability; what it is and how it operates. Course Details	6 CE	$60
Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate #D397-2784	Learn what areas of the market commercial real estate covers and how real estate agents work with the various individuals involved. eBook Available! Course Details	8 CE	$99
G01 – #2898 - The Ethical and Professional Practices of REALTORS®-GRI	Content Update 2011! Covers the interpretation and application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Many local associations also require this course as a condition of membership (check with local board for specific requirements) eBook Available! Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G02 – #2897 - Real Estate Technology - GRI	This course will focus on the latest technology tips and tools available to REALTORS®. Topics covered will include contact management systems, mobile technology, Web-based business tools, social networking sites, transaction management and business systems technology. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G03 - #2896 Taxation and Investments in Real Estate	This course will cover basic principles of taxation in real estate and applicable provisions for residential and investment properties. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G04 – #2895 - Finance in Real Estate	Learn about the different ways to finance real estate purchases and the associated government rules and regulations Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G05 – #2894 - Pricing in Real Estate - GRI	Is the Price Right? Learn the best practices in pricing real estate, appraisal techniques and how to relate that information to your clients. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G06 - #2893 New Homes and Construction in Real Estate	This course will address new home developments, new home construction & marketing as well as the sale of new construction and how to assist parties in these types of transactions. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G07 - #2892 GRI Sales Contracts	Students taking this course will be introduced to current CREC sales contracts, disclosures and addenda and be able to determine when the appropriate forms are applicable in a transaction. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G08 - #2891 Listing Contracts - GRI	This course will cover basic contract law for REALTORS® with a specific focus on the listing contracts used in Colorado. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G09 - #2980 - Brokerage Relationships & Risk - GRI	This course will cover brokerage relationships in Colorado. State laws and Administrative Rules governing brokerage relationships will be discussed in detail. The course will also address the types of risks associated with real estate business and how to limit liability for licensees, brokers and the public. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G10 – #2889 - Law I - GRI	GRI Law I : Covers the Legal System, Causes of Action, Remedies, Brokers and the Law, Antitrust and Fair Housing,Water Rights and Title Insurance. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G11 – #2888 - Law II - GRI	Law II : Covers Liens, Financing, and Foreclosures. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G12 – #2887 - Water Issues in Real Estate - GRI	An in-depth overview of Colorado Water Law. The origins of law, rights of parties and the roles of state and federal laws involved are all discussed. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G13 - #2886 Environmental Issues In Real Estate	This course will cover environmental issues that impact real estate. Topics covered include energy-reducing property features, characteristics of “green” properties, sustainability, factors affecting land use in Colorado, smart growth policies, environmental regulations and clean energy initiatives. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G14 – #2885 - Working With Buyers - GRI	Become more than a Tourguide! The purpose of this course is to provide REALTORS® with tools and strategies to embrace the cyclical market and exceed buyer expectations from first contact through transaction closing. Please note: For this course, students will receive 6 hours of GRI credit and 4 hours of CE credit. eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE 6 GRI	$75
G15 – #2884 - Working with Sellers - GRI	Sell your way to Success by developing strategies to target various segments of sellers. This course will demonstrate how REALTORS® can tailor the benefits they offer to meet the needs of consumers in every market. Please note: For this course, students will receive 6 hours of GRI credit and 4 hours of CE credit. Course Details	4 CE 6 GRI	$75
Growth Management #D397-2861	Why communities manage growth and what that means to property owners This course explains what is meant by “growth management” and the components commonly found in growth management programs - the techniques used, the difference between growth management and growth control, the policy issues affecting growth, and case studies from typical communities where growth management legislation has been introduced. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	4 CE	$45
Housing Construction: Building a Solid Foundation #D397-2917	Students will get an overview of the Housing Industry and what goes in to building a home. Course Details	6 CE	$60
Insurance in Real Estate #D397-2786	An overview of the various types of insurance coverage that can be necessary in a real estate transaction. eBook Available! Course Details	2 CE	$25
Land Conservation #D397-2782	This course reviews the many purposes, benefits and tools of land conservation. Hypothetical examples drawn from real situations help highlight the issues. Links to web sites provide more detailed information, and help acquaint the student with the many organizations and government agencies involved in land conservation. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	2 CE	$20
Land Surveying & Subdivision Platting #D397-2857	What’s a plat and where does it come from? This course provides an introduction to the land survey, explains how parcel boundaries are established, describes the improvement survey, and traces the elements of the subdivision process from application to recordation. The concept of vested rights is explained, as well as the requirements for land dedication and development requirements. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	6 CE	$60
Listing and Selling Commercial Real Estate #D397-2783	Explore the practical world of Commercial Real Estate and learn what customers expect from your relationship. Course Details	6 CE	$79
Methamphetamine and Real Estate #D397 - 2757	Learn what 'meth' is, where it comes from, and the impact of methamphetamine production and abuse in the real estate market. Course Details	4 CE	$35
Mineral Rights - Gas and Oil Lease Basics #D397-2780	This course provides a starting point through a basic introduction to mineral rights and oil and gas leases. Course Details	2 CE	$25
Mortgage Fraud #D397-2779	In this course, you will learn what it takes to stop mortgage fraud, not just at your own company, but at every level of the playing field. Mortgage fraud exists - and begins - at every layer; and to avoid becoming a victim you must be vigilant about combating fraud at every step. Course Details	6 CE	$59
Permission to Build #D397-2778	Development review is a process conducted primarily by city and county governments that examines proposed land development activity. The intent is to conduct a professional review, with all information open to the public, resulting in the granting of rights to develop land. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	2 CE	$20
Planning 101 #D397-2862	Introduction to Planning for the Real Estate Appraiser: Understanding the effect of land use planning on property value This is a Planning 101 course for professional appraisers and others interested in the effect that land use planning can have on real estate value. The course combines the basic elements of the three core courses and discusses planning and regulatory trends to develop an understanding that a local planning and regulatory perspective is integral to any analysis of the highest and best use of land. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	6 CE	$60
Planning Process #D397-2865	How city planning works This course provides a general overview of the planning process - its goals and objectives, resources, basic research techniques, and tools used to evaluate alternatives and make decisions. Implementation tools, including regulatory, annexation, and growth management techniques are included. The public planning process is described including notification requirements, the use of advisory committees, survey techniques, and the formal public hearing and decision making process. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	8 CE	$80
Preparing a House for Sale #D397-2760	This course helps you learn about how making some changes can increase the salability of your listing. Course Details	4 CE	$40
Principles of Zoning and Subdivision #D397-2906	The planner’s tool kit-- zoning, development review and subdivision This course provides the legal basis for planning regulations, describes the components of comprehensive zoning, describes appeal processes and cites the types of relief that are available to property owners. The course also describes development review, subdivision, and zoning enforcement, including zoning’s relationship to Home Owner Association requirements. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	8 CE	$80
Property Management - #3593	Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities of the Property Manager and Management Company in Colorado. Course Details	6 CE	$75
Real Estate and Related Investments in IRA & 401K	How to Invest in Real Estate with Retirement Funds such as your IRA or 401(k). Sponsored in part by the Boulder Area REALTOR® Association Course Details	8 CE	$95
Real Estate Short Selling Basics #D397-2777	This course covers the basic information that all agents should know about short sales, including: what is a real estate short sale; understand why and when a short sale may occur; tips for representing a seller and a buyer; and knowing where to get more information. eBook Available! Course Details	2 CE	$25
Record Keeping and Trust Accounts #D397-2859	The proper recordkeeping procedures required by the Real Estate Commission to maintain and account for funds belonging to others. Course Details	8 CE	$50
Reducing Radon Risk in Real Estate #D397-2852	Important information on radon for real estate agents, including health hazards, levels and testing, and agent liability. Course Details	4 CE	$40
Residential Environmental Hazards Screening #D397-2899	The student is also introduced to the many environmental hazards and detrimental environmental conditions that affect individual sites and building. They are shown how it is possible for a real estate professional to screen a property for apparent environmental hazards without extensive additional training. Course Details	6 CE	$80
Settlement #D397-2905	Reviews the Broker's responsibility relating to closings and how to prepare and then complete a 6-column worksheets. Course Details	8 CE	$75
The Art of Pricing #D397-2758	As a professional real estate agent, one of the most important duties of your job is to properly price your listings for market. Don't let the seller dictate the price; learn the right way to price a home. eBook Available! Course Details	2 CE	$25
The Law of Planning #D397-2866	“It’s the law!” Legal authority and property rights This course introduces the student to the law of planning - the legal authority and basis of land use regulation. The course describes the levels of regulatory authority exercised by various levels of government; the legislative, administrative, and quasi-judicial decision making process and what that distinction means to the applicant, the decision maker, and the public. The course also addresses the various causes of action that can be raised, and the possible enforcement processes that are available to local governments or to other aggrieved parties. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$45
The SWS Listing Analyzer for Expired Listings #D397-3370	This course was created to help you SELL expired listings. Not GET expired listings (although it may help do that, too), but actually SELL them… written by nationally recognized author and top selling broker Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn of www.SellWithSoul.com, this course will present a process for analyzing an expired listing in hopes of understanding what went wrong the first (or second or third) go-around. eBook Available! Course Details	3 CE	$34
Transportation Planning (PIC) #D397-2863	Integrating transportation with land use planning This course traces the history of transportation planning from pre-WWII to the present day, including the roles of the various levels of government involved in the transportation planning process from concept to completion. The course also explains travel-demand forecasting, trip generation and distribution, the split between different modes of travel, Level of Service and street capacity, and the transportation planner’s methods of determining road requirements. Current issues in transportation are highlighted, including how the principles of New Urbanism and “complete” street designs (where different modes of travel share the same street) affect urban form. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	4 CE	$45
Understanding Sustainability #D397-2910	This course is a survey of sustainability, global climate change, and efforts on an international, national, and personal level that can effect the change necessary to become more sustainable. It will give the student the information necessary to discuss the general topic, and to evaluate new information about global climate change and what can be done about it as that information comes along over the next few years. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$45
Yield Capitalization (Discounting) #D397-2858	This course is designed for real estate agents who want to sharpen their skills using yield capitalization or real estate agents who want to start to study yield capitalization for commerical purposes. Course Details	4 CE	$45
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Colorado 24-hour Continuing Education "Recovery" Program	This package will address contracts, regulations and closings. Students will be instructed on when to use certain disclosures and the proper use of mandated forms and documentation. Students will also review the closing process and proper accounting of the six column worksheets. Students completing this program will have met all the continuing education requirements for a Colorado Real Estate Brokers license. Courses: (click for details) Colorado Contracts and Regulations (48 hrs) Colorado Closings (24 hrs)	24 CE	$250