Colorado Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

2020 version of the 4-hour mandatory Annual Commission Update Course (ACU) as required by the Colorado Real Estate Commission. All licensees are required to complete this course every calendar year.

Content Updated Each Year!
Covers the interpretation and application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This is the only required course in the GRI program, and many local associations require this course as a condition of membership (check with local board for specific requirements)

Includes Recent Code Updates!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Section 1031 "Like-Kind exchanges"-A Closer Look for Real Estate Agents.

This course is designed to instruct students on the changes to current forms and contracts as well as identify new forms created to comply with Colorado law, rules, or procedures. This course covers the Contract Updates for 2020 and beyond, and is designed for those already familiar with the current contract.

2020 version of the 4-hour mandatory Annual Commission Update Course (ACU) as required by the Colorado Real Estate Commission. All licensees are required to complete this course every calendar year.

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.

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.

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.

This course is designed to address necessary competencies all Employing Brokers must practice. The course is required for those who upgraded prior to 2018 and do not meet the 50 point requirements.

To learn more about who is required to complete this course visit https://vaned.co/RuleA-27post.

This course is now available for four (4) hours of elective CE. (Note: Originally designed for Brokers needing to meet mandatory CE requirements in the 2018-2020 "transition" license cycles. Currently qualifies for elective credit.)

24-hour course required by Colorado statute to qualify for the Employing Broker level of authority. It is accepted one-time in lieu of full 20-hours of continuing education requirements to upgrade. (VanEd also offers the "Broker Refresher" course for those who upgraded between 1-1-18 and 1-1-19 to the employing broker level).

Note: This is a 24-hour course but only 12 hours are available for CE Credit.

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. Meets the Colorado Employing Broker training requirement per Rule A-27(b)(3).

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

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

We review issues related to collections in Owners' Associations in Colorado and then look at implications for reserve studies.

This course will cover basic contract law for Real Estate Brokers in Colorado with a specific focus on the listing contracts used in Colorado.

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. Note: There is no Continuing Education Credit for this course.

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.

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

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.

A 4-hour Summary and Update Course for the Best of the Best in Sustainability Advocacy and Fiduciary Service.

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.

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.

Content Updated Each Year!
Covers the interpretation and application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This is the only required course in the GRI program, and many local associations require this course as a condition of membership (check with local board for specific requirements)

Includes Recent Code Updates!

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.

Topics include a review of discriminatory trends, federal and Colorado fair housing laws, mortgage lending, diversity, testing and working with public attitudes.

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.

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.

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.

This course gives you the details of the foreclosure process in Colorado. Updated to include all current laws and forms.

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.

Learn what areas of the market commercial real estate covers and how real estate agents work with the various individuals involved.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An overview of the various types of insurance coverage that can be necessary in a real estate transaction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Includes 2018 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.

Explore the practical world of Commercial Real Estate and learn what customers expect from your relationship.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Important information on radon for real estate agents, including health hazards, levels and testing, and agent liability.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is a combination of two modules:

• Taxation in Real Estate
• Technology Applications

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 commercial purposes.