Other Education

Lunch and Learn Topics 20 – 60 minutes

REALTOR® APPetizer– This presentation offers REALTORS® information regarding some of the WVAR Top Picks of Apps  available to help them in their business and personal life.

The Internet of Things– More and more consumers are automating their homes. Smart Homes and the Internet of Things pose some unique challenges for REALTORS® this seminar offers a brief look into he smart home world and what REALTORS® need to know to best serve their clients.

Social Media– The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media in the Real Estate World

REALTOR Safety– Safety becomes more of an issue to the Real Estate Business every day. In this session members are exposed to the more dangerous side of the business and how to guard against them.

West Oxyinia– Challenges of the opioid epidemic to the real estate industry in WV.

Horton Hears a REALTOR®– The West Virginia Real Estate industry is a multibillion dollar business. REALTORS® alone generate $1.3 Billion in sales and has a significant impact on the state’s economy. This presentation discusses the impact of real state on West Virginia’s economy.

Make them a offer they can’t refuse– how the lessons learned from the Godfather can make you a successful REALTOR®.

REALTOR Safety Academy

REALTOR Safety Academy– Full day $125 per person- REALTOR Safety, Concealed Carry Class, Hand to Hand Combat and Range Time.

CPR Course- $- Get Certified in CPR

REALTOR Safety/Hand to Hand- Half day $- REALTOR safety and Hand to Hand combat to learn to get away.

GRI

Graduate, REALTOR Institute– The West Virginia Association offers the program, and grants to qualified individuals the designation GRI. This symbolizes not only completion of a course of study required by the program, but also the commitment to apply that knowledge consistent with the Code of Ethics.

ABR– The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designated is for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with the buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process.

GREEN– NAR’s Green Designation is designed for agents looking to learn about issues of energy efficiency and sustainability in real estate.

MRP

The Military Relocation (MRP) certification is for real estate professionals who want to work with current and former military service members. The MRP certification program educates REALTORS® about working with the U.S. service members and their families and veterans to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and to take ull advantage of available benefits and support.

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Continuing Education

 Code of Ethics 39011HD

All New… Gain a proper understanding of the Code of Ethics and how it applies to real estate activities. Qualifies as the biannual requirement for NAR.  3.5 hours

Realtor Safety: Lessons We Learned in Kindergarten 39011HE

This course is designed to educate the student about professional and personal safety concerns that are an inherent part of the real estate industry. The student will learn how to protect themselves and hot to protect their client’s property by understanding the online and real-life obstacles they must face.  3.5 hours

REAL ESTATE 2.0 39011HH

This course exposes agents to the numerous technology options to make the home buying and selling process easier and user friendly. Smart homes, transaction management, apps and cyber security are some of the many topics touched upon. 3.5 hours

 Growing with Diversity 39011HF

This course is designed to heighten awareness of and sensitivity to the social and cultural constituencies of local real estate markets. Learn about the people who make up the local market, along with their values, customs, real estate needs, and expectations of real estate professionals. Also learn practical skills and tools to increase effectiveness in servicing all social groups. Specifically, the course builds skills in cross-cultural communication and strategic business planning. 3.5 hours