CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES

In an effort to assist our members with maintaining their continuing education credits and achieving their certifications, LVAR offers continuing education courses at the Association office at 10 South Commerce Way, Bethlehem, PA.
 
Note: LVAR is also now partnering with CompuTaught to offer ONLINE Continuing Education courses. Click here to view the available classes.

GoogleTastic!
3.5 hour CE credit
Date: 2/6/2012 
Instructor: Stephanie Hahn
Registration: opens at 12:30pm
Class: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
This 3.5 hour course will cover 14 + free Google Tools that Real Estate Professional can use to enhance and improve their day-to-day activities allowing them to be more productive on a smaller budget.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $45.00
LVAR Non-Member: $55.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

PHFA Training for REALTORS
3.5 hour CE credit
Date: 2/23/2012 
Instructor: Coleen Ryan and Dona Peters
Registration: opens at 12:30pm
Class: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) offers competitive home purchase products to eligible homebuyers throughout the Commonwealth. This course will provide you with the resources that are needed to determine if your client is eligible for PHFA’s first mortgage products and down payment and/or closing cost assistance programs. PHFA also has programs available for families with disabled household members in which they can make modification to the home to make it more accessible. Free credit counseling and homebuyer education is also available through PHFA's Comprehensive Housing Counseling Initiative.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $45.00
LVAR Non-Member: $55.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

Mandatory New Licensee Core Course
7 hours CE credit
Date: 2/27/2012 
Instructor: Joseph Locke
Registration: opens at 8:00am
Class: 8:30am - 5:00pm
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission has mandated that all salespersons complete 14 hours of mandatory continuing education during their first renewal cycle. For the 2010-2012 renewal cycle, this applies to those licensed on or after December 1, 2009. Anyone licensed between 12/01/09 and 11/30/11 must complete the Mandatory New Licensee Courses to renew by 5/31/12. It is the responsibility of the individual licensee to meet the continuing education requirements and to know if they must take the commission-developed courses. While these courses are required for those newly licensed, any agent may benefit and receive continuing education credits for these courses.

This course is composed of two parts, each one totaling 7 hours: a general 7 hour module and two practice specific Elective modules of 7 hours each. Required attendees must complete the general module plus one practice specific module, Residential Elective or the Commercial Elective.

The Core class covers services that agents can provide to protect the buyer and seller client as well as ways to develop professional business strategies to maximize professional development. At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to abide by all applicable laws, complete and review forms and other contracts with consumers and recognize current legal issues that affect the transfer of property.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $99.00
LVAR Non-Member: $110.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

Mandatory New Licensee Residential Election
7 hours CE credit
Date: 2/28/2012 
Instructor: Joseph Locke
Registration: opens at 8:00am
Class: 8:30am - 5:00pm
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission has mandated that all salespersons complete 14 hours of mandatory continuing education during their first renewal cycle. For the 2010-2012 renewal cycle, this applies to those licensed on or after December 1, 2009. Anyone licensed between 12/01/09 and 11/30/11 must complete the Mandatory New Licensee Courses to renew by 5/31/12. It is the responsibility of the individual licensee to meet the continuing education requirements and to know if they must take the commission-developed courses. While these courses are required for those newly licensed, any agent may benefit and receive continuing education credits for these courses.

The Residential Elective class covers topics such as the Uniform Construction Code and zoning, land development and environmental issues. Home inspections and warranties as well as mortgage information will also be discussed. The class will feature information on fair housing regulations as well as issues surrounding the agreement of sale.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $99.00
LVAR Non-Member: $110.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

Working With Today's Buyers
3.5 hours CE credit
Date: 3/22/2012 
Instructor: Lloyd Dreibelbis
Registration: opens at 8:00am
Class: 8:30am - 12:00pm
The course will provide a background on the buyer of today and provide realistic advice on representing & protecting your buyer customer/client with practical, professional knowledge and through the proper use of PAR real estate forms.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $45.00
LVAR Non-Member: $55.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

Working With Today's Sellers
3.5 hours CE credit
Date: 3/22/2012 
Instructor: Lloyd Dreibelbis
Registration: opens at 1:00pm
Class: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
The course will provide a background on the seller of today and provide realistic advice on representing & protecting your seller client with practical, professional knowledge and through the proper use of PAR real estate forms.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $45.00
LVAR Non-Member: $55.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

PHFA Training for REALTORS
3.5 hour CE credit
Date: 4/3/2012 
Instructor: Coleen Ryan and Dona Peters
Registration: opens at 12:30pm
Class: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) offers competitive home purchase products to eligible homebuyers throughout the Commonwealth. This course will provide you with the resources that are needed to determine if your client is eligible for PHFA’s first mortgage products and down payment and/or closing cost assistance programs. PHFA also has programs available for families with disabled household members in which they can make modification to the home to make it more accessible. Free credit counseling and homebuyer education is also available through PHFA's Comprehensive Housing Counseling Initiative.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $45.00
LVAR Non-Member: $55.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

Mandatory New Licensee Core Course
7 hours CE credit
Date: 4/9/2012 
Instructor: Joseph Locke
Registration: opens at 8:00am
Class: 8:30am - 5:00pm
The Core class covers services that agents can provide to protect the buyer and seller client as well as ways to develop professional business strategies to maximize professional development. At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to abide by all applicable laws, complete and review forms and other contracts with consumers and recognize current legal issues that affect the transfer of property.

The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission has mandated that all salespersons complete 14 hours of mandatory continuing education during their first renewal cycle. For the 2010-2012 renewal cycle, this applies to those licensed on or after December 1, 2009. Anyone licensed between 12/01/09 and 11/30/11 must complete the Mandatory New Licensee Courses to renew by 5/31/12. It is the responsibility of the individual licensee to meet the continuing education requirements and to know if they must take the commission-developed courses. While these courses are required for those newly licensed, any agent may benefit and receive continuing education credits for these courses.

This course is composed of two parts, each one totaling 7 hours: a general 7 hour module and two practice specific Elective modules of 7 hours each. Required attendees must complete the general module plus one practice specific module, Residential Elective or the Commercial Elective.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $99.00
LVAR Non-Member: $110.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

Mandatory New Licensee Residential Elective
7 hours CE credit
Date: 4/10/2012 
Instructor: Joseph Locke
Registration: 8:00am
Class: 8:30am - 5:00pm
The Residential Elective class covers topics such as the Uniform Construction Code and zoning, land development and environmental issues. Home inspections and warranties as well as mortgage information will also be discussed. The class will feature information on fair housing regulations as well as issues surrounding the agreement of sale.

The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission has mandated that all salespersons complete 14 hours of mandatory continuing education during their first renewal cycle. For the 2010-2012 renewal cycle, this applies to those licensed on or after December 1, 2009. Anyone licensed between 12/01/09 and 11/30/11 must complete the Mandatory New Licensee Courses to renew by 5/31/12. It is the responsibility of the individual licensee to meet the continuing education requirements and to know if they must take the commission-developed courses. While these courses are required for those newly licensed, any agent may benefit and receive continuing education credits for these courses.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $99.00
LVAR Non-Member: $110.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

Mandatory New Licensee Residential Elective
7 hours CE credit
Date: 4/10/2012 
Instructor: Joseph Locke
Registration: 8:00am
Class: 8:30am - 5:00pm
The Residential Elective class covers topics such as the Uniform Construction Code and zoning, land development and environmental issues. Home inspections and warranties as well as mortgage information will also be discussed. The class will feature information on fair housing regulations as well as issues surrounding the agreement of sale.

The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission has mandated that all salespersons complete 14 hours of mandatory continuing education during their first renewal cycle. For the 2010-2012 renewal cycle, this applies to those licensed on or after December 1, 2009. Anyone licensed between 12/01/09 and 11/30/11 must complete the Mandatory New Licensee Courses to renew by 5/31/12. It is the responsibility of the individual licensee to meet the continuing education requirements and to know if they must take the commission-developed courses. While these courses are required for those newly licensed, any agent may benefit and receive continuing education credits for these courses.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $99.00
LVAR Non-Member: $110.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

Ethical Behavior in a Wired World
3.5 hours CE credit and Covers Quadrennial Ethics Credit for 12/31/2012
Date: 4/30/2012 
Instructor: Melanie McLane
Registration: 8:00am
Class: 8:30am - 12:00pm
This is a 3.5 hour course designed for real estate agents, which will incorporate changes to the NAR Code of Ethics, especially Articles 12 and 15; and for PA licensees, will review the SREC guidelines concerning advertising, including Internet sources such as Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc. This course also covers the Quadrennial Ethics credit requirement to be fulfilled by 12/31/12.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $45.00
LVAR Non-Member: $55.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

Dotting the I's and Crossing the T's
3.5 hours CE credit
Date: 4/30/2012 
Instructor: Melanie McLane
Registration: opens at 1:00pm
Class: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
This is a 3.5 hour course designed for Pennsylvania real estate agents, which will incorporate changes to the PAR standard forms (employment agreements, both listing and buyer; sales agreement) and review the SREC guidelines concerning contracts in Pennsylvania, as well as both general and specific methods of risk reduction.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $45.00
LVAR Non-Member: $55.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

Consulting Your Way to Better Income
3.5 hours CE credit
Date: 5/1/2012 
Instructor: Melanie McLane
Registration: opens at 1:00pm
Class: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
This 3.5 hour course will explore the opportunities brokers and agents have to offer consulting services. Topics include: assisting clients in determining the cost/benefit of proposed improvements; evaluating an investment property for an investor; assisting an investor in determining returns on an investment; comparing two or more real estate investments.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $45.00
LVAR Non-Member: $55.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

New Normal=New Skills
3.5 hours CE credit
Date: 5/1/2012 
Instructor: Melanie McLane
Registration: opens at 8:00am
Class: 8:30am - 12:00pm
This is a 3.5 hour course designed for real estate agents, which discusses the skill set needed in today’s real estate market. Agents who cannot adapt will have to leave the business, because they will not be able to survive. This course discusses the skills agents need.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $45.00
LVAR Non-Member: $55.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

GoogleTastic!
3.5 hour CE credit
Date: 5/7/2012 
Instructor: Stephanie Hahn
Registration: opens at 12:30pm
Class: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
This 3.5 hour course will cover 14 + free Google Tools that Real Estate Professional can use to enhance and improve their day-to-day activities allowing them to be more productive on a smaller budget.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $45.00
LVAR Non-Member: $55.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

Working With Today's Buyers
3.5 hours CE credit
Date: 5/22/2012 
Instructor: Lloyd Dreibelbis
Registration: opens at 8:00am
Class: 8:30am - 12:00pm
The course will provide a background on the buyer of today and provide realistic advice on representing & protecting your buyer customer/client with practical, professional knowledge and through the proper use of PAR real estate forms.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $45.00
LVAR Non-Member: $55.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)

Working With Today's Sellers
3.5 hours CE credit
Date: 5/22/2012 
Instructor: Lloyd Dreibelbis
Registration: opens at 1:00pm
Class: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
The course will provide a background on the seller of today and provide realistic advice on representing & protecting your seller client with practical, professional knowledge and through the proper use of PAR real estate forms.

This class gives continuing education credit to those licensed before 12/01/09. Anyone licensed between 12/01/09 and 11/30/11 must complete the Mandatory New Licensee Courses to renew by 5/31/12. It is the responsibility of the individual licensee to meet the continuing education requirements and to know if they must take the commission-developed courses.
Pricing:
LVAR Member: $45.00
LVAR Non-Member: $55.00
LVAR Members Register Here
Non-Members Registration Here (You may need to create an account)