Colorado Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

This course will teach you step by step how to process your own short sale. We will cover what is a short sale, determining a hardship, listing price in the MLS, questions to ask the seller, creating the short sale package, qualifying the buyer, how the HUD settlement statement should look, following up with the lender and most importantly, closing.

Approved States: CO,OK

The 1031 Exchanges - A Closer Look real estate continuing education course covers Section 1031 Like-Kind exchanges in detail for real estate agents.

Approved States: CO

Welcome to the 2022 Contracts Update Class! 2022 commences with new contracts and revisions to forms and for Colorado brokers, as well as review of the changes from last year. •While some of the forms discussed in this course will not pertain to your specific business practice, it is still important to be aware of them. •Being up to date on the content and rationale for form changes will help all brokers in the practice of real estate.

Approved States: CO

2022 version of the 4-hour mandatory Annual Commission Update (ACU) Course as required by the Colorado Division of Real Estate. All licensees are required to complete this course every calendar year.

Approved States: CO

How to sell your listings in any market, and show the public that the profession of selling real estate can and should be an honorable profession after all.

Approved States: CO,OK,OR

he first part of this course deals with goal setting. The second part of the course takes goal setting to the next level – business planning. Setting goals is a critical element of planning for success – both personal and professional. Goal setting is the process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable goals and timeframes to achieve it. Business planning is one of the least practiced aspects of the real estate business, and yet one of the most important. The average new licensee may not think about a business plan or the goals needed for a business plan simply because they do not think they are a “business.” A business plan is a detailed description of exactly how a real estate licensee or broker intends to create and operate their business

Approved States: CO

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 analysis strategies.

Approved States: CO

This course is accepted once every other license cycle to meet the full 24 hours of continuing education. The course covers Contracts and Rules, and includes the current CREC Annual Update course.
NOTE: This course is also used to satisfy the continuing education requirement for licensees who wish to activate or reinstate their license after being inactive or expired 36 months or less and have not maintained their continuing education requirements.

Approved States: CO

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 the real estate business and how to limit liability for licensees, brokers, and the public.

Approved States: CO

Learn how to identify the high performance, energy-efficient and cost effective home elements that buyers are looking for today.

Approved States: CO,NE,OK,TX

Explains the practical benefits of the "high-performance home" and how to communicate this value to consumers.

Approved States: CO

The purpose of this course is to keep real estate professionals up-to-date with current contracts, disclosures, and forms. The goal of this Colorado Contracts course is to give the student a working in-depth knowledge of the Colorado Real Estate Commission-approved contracts which are associated with the listing of real property.

Approved States: CO

The proper recordkeeping procedures required by the Real Estate Commission to maintain and account for funds belonging to others. This course is specific to Colorado Real Estate Brokers.

Approved States: CO

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.

Approved States: CO

Basic concepts of commercial leasing for real estate agents with a focus on property evaluation and the terms of the 'standard' lease.

Approved States: CO,OR

This course has been designed to give students an in-depth understanding of the structural and mechanical make-up common to residential housing and explore how environmental hazards play out and affect housing.
This course also covers the principles of pricing properties. Topics covered will include approaches to property pricing and how to identify positive and negative factors affecting property price.

Approved States: CO,NE,WY

The authors of this course find economics and demographics intriguing, but the subjects are often derided as the dismal sciences. Efforts have been made to put technical information in the appendices and to explain the subject areas using examples and graphics. The overall intent of this course is to serve as an introduction to the fields of economics and demographics. Although the quizzes and exams will be limited to the core concepts of the course, we implore you to dig into the subject and if you are interested in the technical information, to read through the appendices or to ask the instructors a question.

Approved States: CO

This two module course covers the interpretation and application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as well as current legal issues in real estate.

Approved States: CO,NE,WY

Content Updated Each Year!

Covers the interpretation and application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Many local associations require this course as a condition of membership (check with local board for specific requirements)

Approved States: CO

Includes Recent Code Updates!

The 4-hr NAR Mandatory Ethics Course - This review Ethics course is one of the courses used to meet the triennial Ethics requirement for REALTORS®. It is not required by the Real Estate Commission, however this course may be taken each year for CE Credit.

Approved States: CO,NE,OK,OR,TX

This fair housing course focuses on discrimination in the new millennium. Topics include a review of discriminatory trends, federal and state fair housing laws, mortgage lending, diversity, testing and working with public attitudes. "If we are going to grow, we have to learn how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable." -- Zeke Morris, Chair, National Association of REALTORS® Fair Housing Act Anniversary Working Group This course will take you on a journey to help understand the foundation of fair housing laws and to provide information to help avoid violation of the laws by reviewing questions and concerns licensees and their customers might have.

Approved States: CO

Where did credit start? How did credit develop into the FICO? This course covers the facts of subprime credit, what the score means and how the cycle of bad debt persists. We will cover how credit can affect a client's life and how to read a credit report. The outcome of the class will help brokers understand the credit crisis that a large percentage of the national population faces. Often times the real estate licensee is the first line of defense for clients with poor credit. By educating the business population licensees will no longer see credit as black and white.

Approved States: CO

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.

Approved States: CO

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.

Approved States: CO

The Commercial Real Estate Industry touches virtually every aspect of business in the United States and most of the free world. Very few companies can grow without acquiring more land or additional office space, patients can’t use the services of a hospital unless it’s constructed and consumers can’t shop at a Wal-Mart without the development of Real Property.

Approved States: CO

Go Green!
This course introduces the student to many of the energy efficient design features found in today's marketplace, including information on meeting industry standards.

Approved States: CO

This course introduces the elements, terminology, and principles of appraisal. The three approaches to value, as well as the forces that influence them are explored in some detail. Practical exercises allow the student to apply each approach to real-life situations.

Approved States: CO

Many environmental problems relate to the use of land and thus have implications for land markets and real estate. State and federal environmental laws can affect many areas of the real estate business. This course covers land use and urban growth patterns, federal and state regulations, disclosure of adverse conditions, and property rights.

Approved States: CO

The ethical considerations relating to the new role of transaction broker, and for buyer agents, have mandated changes in the NAR Code of Ethics. Since 1995, the National Association of REALTORS® has continued to revise and expand the Code of Ethics. Every REALTOR® is required to complete minimum Ethics training every four years as mandated by NAR.

Approved States: CO

A real estate licensee’s awareness of federal fair housing laws and sensitivity to consumer diversity is vital to business success, reputation, and growth. Licensees will learn why it is necessary to understand fair housing laws and the impact that both fair housing and diversity have on their business.

Approved States: CO,NE,OK

Being aware of the latest developments in finance helps to clarify the economic status and affordability of the real estate market for clients. Understanding the fundamentals of mortgage finance is foundational to a successful real estate sales business and the ability to deliver valuable services to consumers.

Approved States: CO,NE

One of the keys to a successful real estate practice is understanding the fundamentals of contract law, including the process of offer, counteroffer, and acceptance. In this course, participants will learn to serve as a valuable resource to all parties involved in the real estate transaction while staying within the boundaries of the law when completing listing and sales contracts.

Approved States: CO

The course covers the elements of a typical international transaction, as well as focuses on ensuring that the activities of the real estate practitioner and of the international citizen are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Approved States: CO,NE,OK,TX

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of residential construction and to familiarize the student with general construction procedures, terminology, and new home warranties. Building codes, lien law requirements, and contractor licensing are included in this overview, along with the single-family home pre-sale inspection process.

Approved States: CO

This course provides an introduction to investment real estate. Real estate investment terminology, taxation, and principles of investing in real estate will be reviewed. Students will complete and analyze cash flow and tax analysis forms, cash flows after tax, as well as net operating income.

Approved States: CO

Learning how to take a proactive role in preventing legal violations will reduce a real estate licensee’s exposure to liability. In this course we will exam the common law as well as Federal and State statutes that govern real estate transactions. The course covers general business practices and liability, fair housing and related laws, agency, contract risk, and the application of these topics to real world case studies.

Approved States: CO

To survive in the real estate marketplace, today’s licensee must differentiate him or herself to obtain and retain customers. The purpose of this course is to review the elements necessary to create a personal promotion plan, and apply ethical and professional sales and marketing strategies to the buying and selling of real estate.

Approved States: CO

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with negotiating and counseling knowledge and skills—resulting in increased productivity, income, and effectiveness. Real estate counseling differs from typical brokerage services, and students will be introduced to the ethical and legal obligations and duties a real estate professional owes to their clients in this role.

Approved States: CO

This course discusses taxes related to a real estate licensee’s business and how this interacts with the client's transaction. Topics include choosing an accountant, independent contractor status, deductions, expenses, estimated taxes, retirement and savings plans, and record keeping.

Approved States: CO

Real estate licensees have invested a great deal of time and millions of dollars building and improving real estate technology. This course is designed to increase the individual licensees awareness of key issues while increasing productivity through the use of Technology.

Approved States: CO

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.

Approved States: CO

According to statistics, Home Staging pays off, especially for your seller. It is your job as their real estate agent to help them sell their home for the best price, in the least amount of time on the market.

Approved States: CO

Insurance requirements have become such an integral part of the real estate and loan transaction, that they must be included in any comprehensive discussion of real estate finance.

Approved States: CO

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.

Approved States: CO

Investing IRA assets in real estate has been considered a well-kept "secret" opportunity. But it's true; you and your clients may invest their IRA in real estate. This course is designed to help you demonstrate more value by giving you the ability to present new real estate investment opportunities to clients and customers.

Approved States: CO

This course will dig a little deeper into the ins and outs of using IRA investments in real estate. A more detailed understanding of IRA accounts, disqualified persons, purchasing with an entity, and background into relevant case studies will be presented.

Approved States: CO

Land Conservation is a review of common issues that affect local communities throughout the United States. In this course, we will review the following key topics and introduce students to not only the purposes of land conservation but also the relationship of conservation to local and regional planning.

Approved States: CO

This course focuses on the different types of surveys used in real estate and provides background on subdivision platting and specific subdivision regulations. Upon completion of this course the student will have an understanding of why and how surveys are performed, and understand why subdivisions are created and how laws have evolved to protect land owners.

Approved States: CO

Includes recent updates!
This course fulfills the CREC requirements for Legal Issues training. The purpose of this class is to alert licensees to those situations that may cost them large amounts of money, or their license, or both.

Approved States: CO

This course will introduce how to find different sources of business to prospect, how to present yourself to those prospects and how to determine the value of the property.

Approved States: CO

In this course, we hope to give some helpful overview, background and different perspectives on the issue in order to help answer some of the questions that may come up for buyers, sellers, Property Managers, as well as residential and commercial brokers.

Approved States: CO

Learn what 'meth' is, where it comes from, and the impact of methamphetamine production and abuse in the real estate market.

Approved States: CO

This course provides a starting point through a basic introduction to mineral rights and oil and gas leases.

Approved States: CO

Approved States: CO

What procedures and policies can be implemented to insure that the REALTOR® who is responsible for the sale receives the commission promised. Note: This course has been developed to complete Procurring Cause requirements established by some local REALTOR® Associations

Approved States: CO

This course provides explanations, depictions, definitions, and insight on governmental real estate development application review processes and related information. Requirements and sources of information are covered. It is also intended as a practical companion to existing regulatory codes.

Approved States: CO

Welcome to Planning 101! The professional disciplines of property appraisal and land use planning directly affect each other. Highest and best use – a defining concept of property appraisal – cannot be accurately determined without knowing how local land use plans, policies and regulations affect the future of an area and development of a specific site. In addition, land use planning can directly affect property values, as plans and regulations interact with markets.

Approved States: CO

This course helps you learn about how making some changes can increase the salability of your listing.

Approved States: CO

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.

Approved States: CO,OK,TX

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.

Approved States: CO

This course concentrates on methods used to evaluate all types of investment properties and the Management of investment real estate.

Approved States: CO,NE,TX,WY

Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities of the Property Manager and Management Company in Colorado.

Approved States: CO

This course covers the essential information that all agents should know about short sales, including what is a real estate short sale; understanding why and when a short sale may occur; tips for representing a seller and a buyer; and knowing where to get more information.

Approved States: CO

The core objective of this course is to acquaint the learner with potential health hazards associated with Radon Gas. You will learn about the creation of radon gas, radon gas health hazards, testing and remediation techniques, and an agent's responsibilities

Approved States: CO

The student is also introduced to the many environmental hazards and detrimental environmental conditions that affect individual sites and building. Students are shown how it is possible for a real estate professional to screen a property for apparent environmental hazards without extensive additional training.

Approved States: CO,NE,OR

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.

Approved States: CO,OK,TX

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.

Approved States: CO,NE

It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about real estate, but for those working in the industry, it is essential to be aware of and protect yourself from danger, risk, or injury, be it on your home turf or among the clients and customers you work so hard to serve.

Approved States: CO,NE,OK,TX

Every home can benefit from the correct preparation. Most homes require a moderate amount of work prior to being put on the market for sale. This course will teach proven methods to make any home more viable.

Approved States: CO

The purpose of this Teams course is to provide tools and information that will allow students to better evaluate if a team environment is right for you, identify what makes a good team work well, and understand the roles of and rules for the members, leaders and brokers who supervise Real Estate Teams in Colorado.

Approved States: CO,NE

This is a combination of two modules:

• Taxation in Real Estate
• Technology Applications

Approved States: CO,NE,WY

As a professional real estate agent, one of the most important duties of your job is to properly price your listings for the market. Don't let the seller dictate the price; learn the right way to price a home.

Approved States: CO

Includes Recent Code Updates!
Designed specifically to exceed the NAR requirements for Ethics Renewal, 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.
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Ethics Renewal Requirement by many local associations, including Steamboat Springs, Boulder, Vail, Telluride and Aspen. Check with your local association if they are not listed to see if they will accept this course.

Approved States: CO,NE,OK,OR,TX

This course focuses on the interplay between land use planning and the law. In other words, it explains how the work that cities and counties do in the area of land use is shaped and controlled by the law.

Approved States: CO

This course is an introduction to the steps within a typical local government planning process and a description of the important techniques that are used at different stages of the planning process. Please note that the American Planning Association identifies and formally recognizes excellent planning projects on an annual basis -these plans may be referred to and serve as a benchmark for any plan or process - please see these here.

Approved States: CO

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.

Approved States: CO,NE,OK,OR,TX

Integrating transportation with land use planning
This course traces the history of transportation planning, including the roles of the various levels of government involved in the transportation planning process from concept to completion—and how these concepts relate to the real estate professional. 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 forms. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado.

Approved States: CO

A look at the history of sustainability efforts through the years, and how the environment, economy, and society will need to change to make a more sustainable future.

Approved States: CO

Taxes play a substantial role when a foreign investor has purchases and sells real estate in the United States. Learn the keys to successful transactions when working with foreign clients.

Approved States: CO