REALTOR® Classes

► On-Line Pre-Licensure Course for MI Real Estate Agents. This class is for those interested in obtaining their Michigan Salesperson's license to sell Real Estate in Michigan.

► 360 On-Line Training - Continuing Education Courses

► NAR's REALTOR® University On-Line Courses

►  Excel Basics, February 6, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR. Instructor: Carol Brown 
Cost: $35 
Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful data management tools on the market today.  In this class learn the how to create useful spreadsheets for storing/tracking customer information, budgets, properties, and more.  We will cover creating, opening, closing, saving and printing worksheets in Excel.  Also learn formatting basics, sorting, filtering, and more!  - Intermediate Level (must be comfortable using a computer and moving between multiple programs). Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
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►  Advanced Excel with Pivot Tables, February 20, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR. 
Instructor: Carol Brown
Cost: $35
This is a fast paced class where you can learn some of the most powerful functions of the Excel program including; advanced formulas, linking between sheets, removing duplicates, subtotals, and more!  We even provide an intro to PivotTables!  - Advanced (must be comfortable working in the Excel program). Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
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►  Outlook for REALTORS, March 5, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR. 
Instructor: Carol Brown
Cost: $35
Outlook is the premier communication tool on the market today.  We have an Outlook class designed just for REALTORS.  Come learn the pieces of this powerful communication tool that apply to your business!  We will review the basics of sending/receiving email, but will quickly more into more REALTOR specific needs such as Attachments, color Categories, Follow Up options, Contacts, Groups and more. Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
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► Quadrennial Code of Ethics Part I and II (L1371, L5218) and HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (L5266) March 9, 2012 8:30 am - 3:30 pm at TAAR.
Cost:  $55 includes lunch!
Instructor- Rick Conley
Taking both of these classes gives you 4 hrs legal and 2 hrs regular CE credits for the current NAR cycle. The Quadrennial class will cover the key tenets of the Code of Ethics and will help the professional in dealings with clients and customers. The HAFA class will cover short sales, protecting Real Estate commisions as well as providing and exploring forms, and more! 
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►  Word Basics, March 19, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR.  Instructor: Carol Brown
Cost: $35
We will cover the basics of Word processing including how to create, open, close, save and print documents correctly.  How to organize saved files in folders on the hard drive of the computer and on external drives such as CD, DVD or USB (Thumb) drives.  We will also cover formatting including font, alignment, borderlines, page numbers and more! – Beginner Level (any user). Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
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► Word Mail Merge, April 2, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR.  Instructor: Carol Brown
Cost: $35
Mail Merge is the process of merging contact information stored in other programs with documents in Microsoft Word.  The Mail Merge process can save you an infinite amount of time when creating mailings.  In this class we will review the basics of creating an Excel Spreadsheet from scratch or by exporting customer information from programs such as Outlook or Paragon.  We spend most of the class focusing on how to create a merged file from the customer data.  You will learn how to create a mail merge for envelopes, a letter/flyer and labels. – Intermediate Level (must be comfortable using a computer and moving between multiple programs). Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
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► Microsoft Publisher, April 16, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR. 
Instructor: Carol Brown
Cost: $35
This class will help you create, personalize, and share a wide range of professional-quality publications and marketing materials for Real Estate with ease. Easily communicate your message in a variety of publication types, saving you time and money. Whether you're creating brochures, newsletters, postcards, greeting cards, or email newsletters, you can deliver high-quality results without having graphic design experience. Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
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► 6 hr. Con Ed with Gwyn Besner, April 24, 2012, 9:00 am -2:45 pm, at TAAR. 
Cost: $55 includes lunch
This class will cover Michigan laws and rules update, Real Estate Case law, Federal laws and rules update, and what you should know about appraisals.Call Instructor Gwyn Besner at 231-938-1538 for more information.
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► MSHDA/Rural Development Con Ed Tuesday May 1, 2012 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am TAAR Conference Center (2 hrs regular CE Credits)
Carol Brito, from MSHDA's Division of Homeownership, will be presenting how MSHDA approved lenders are offering Down Payment Assistance (up to $7,500) to qualified homebuyers to be used with RD Guaranteed Loans or FHA Loans. MSHDA approved lenders may also offer the Mortgage Credit Certificate which is a federal income tax credit for homebuyers that can be claimed for the life of the original mortgage. Find out how the help for Hardest Hit (H4HH) program works and is impacting Michigan Homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes. Michael Urban from USDA Rural Development will discuss both Direct and Guarantee loan programs. These programs are not limited to first time home buyers. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Contact Lora at lora@taar.com or call 231 947-2050.
 
► Quickbooks, May 7, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR.
Instructor: Carol Brown 
Cost: $35  
Learn how to use the QuickBooks program to manage your business! In this class we have a review of the basics of setting up the business (interview) and tailoring the chart of accounts for the Real Estate Industry.  Learn about Customers, Vendors and tracking expenses. This class covers the foundations of the program and you will leave knowing how QuickBooks can work for you! Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
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► Risk Management for Brokeres and Salespersons
May 18, 2012
 Legal Update 2012  hrs Legal CE credits (L55527)
 Instructor- Rick Conley
Cost: $55 includes lunch
 Topics include: Risk Management issues; RESPA and Home Warranty programs; Example Addendum for Short Sales; EMD’s and Trust Accounts; Types of Ownership, Transfer Taxes, Fannie and Freddie and seller exemptions; Silent Fraud and Duty to Disclose; New Agency Disclosures; Seller’s Disclosures and New Trends; Electronic Mail and Transactions; 7 Requirements of a Fail-safe Contingency Clause; Procuring Cause disputes; Fair Housing Case Studies with Quizzes, Questions and Answers.
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► Excel Basics, June 4, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR. 
Instructor: Carol Brown
Cost: $35
Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful data management tools on the market today.  In this class learn the how to create useful spreadsheets for storing/tracking customer information, budgets, properties, and more.  We will cover creating, opening, closing, saving and printing worksheets in Excel.  Also learn formatting basics, sorting, filtering, and more!  - Intermediate Level (must be comfortable using a computer and moving between multiple programs). Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
Register Here

► Advanced Excel with Pivot Tables, June 18, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR. 
Instructor: Carol Brown
Cost: $35
This is a fast paced class where you can learn some of the most powerful functions of the Excel program including; advanced formulas, linking between sheets, removing duplicates, subtotals, and more!  We even provide an intro to PivotTables!  - Advanced (must be comfortable working in the Excel program). Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
Register Here

► Outlook for REALTORS®, August 6, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR. 
Instructor: Carol Brown
Cost: $35
Microsoft Outlook is the premier communication tool on the market today.  We have an Outlook class designed just for REALTORS.  Come learn the pieces of this powerful communication tool that apply to your business!  We will review the basics of sending/receiving email, but will quickly more into more REALTOR specific needs such as Attachments, color Categories, Follow Up options, Contacts, Groups and more. Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
Register Here

► 6 hr. Con Ed with Gwyn Besner, August 28, 2012, 9:00 am -2:45 pm at TAAR. 
Cost: $55 includes lunch.
This class will cover Michigan laws and rules update, Real Estate Case law, Federal laws and rules update, and what you should know about appraisals. Call Instructor Gwyn Besner at 231-938-1538 for more information.
Register Here

► Word Basics, September 17, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR.  Instructor: Carol Brown
Cost: $35
We will cover the basics of Word processing including how to create, open, close, save and print documents correctly.  How to organize saved files in folders on the hard drive of the computer and on external drives such as CD, DVD or USB (Thumb) drives.  We will also cover formatting including font, alignment, borderlines, page numbers and more! – Beginner Level (any user). Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
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► NAR Green Designation Course, September 25, 26, 27, 2012 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at TAAR.
Instructor: Bill Costley
Cost: $350 before 9/7/12 and $415 after.
This course was completely revised and updated in 2011 to reflect the rapid changes in Green Technology and consumer expectations. The course covers three main topics: Green 100 (L377)- Real Estate for a Sustainable Future; Green 200 (L407)- The Science of Green Building; and Green 300 (L430)- Greening Your Real Estate Business. This course will prepare you to help your buyers find energy efficient features in a home and help sellers with marketing them. The course also will provide tips to help you reduce business costs. Call 231 947-2050 for more information.
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► Microsoft Publisher, October 1, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR. 
Instructor: Carol Brown
Cost: $35
This class will help you create, personalize, and share a wide range of professional-quality publications and marketing materials for Real Estate with ease. Easily communicate your message in a variety of publication types, saving you time and money. Whether you're creating brochures, newsletters, postcards, greeting cards, or email newsletters, you can deliver high-quality results without having graphic design experience. Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
Register Here
 
► NAR Accredited Buyer Representative Designation (ABR), October 4,5, 2012 from 8:30 am- 5:30 pm at TAAR. (15 CE Credits) (13 regular Con Ed(L471), 2 Legal (L5533))
Instructor: Bill Costley
Cost: $195
This two‐day course serves as the core of the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation program, which is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. The goal of this course is to set the foundation of training, skills, and resources to help real estate
Professionals succeed in today’s marketplace as buyer’s representatives. This course is a fundamental resource for understanding the duties that REALTORS® owe to clients, customers, the public, and fellow REALTORS® as outlined in NAR’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
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► NAR Generation Buy, October 18, 2012 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at TAAR.
Instructor: Bill Costley
Cost: $99
At any given time, today’s real estate professionals may be working with four generations of real estate buyers: Millennial (Y), Generation X, the Baby Boomers, and Matures. In this one-day course, students will examine the characteristics of these home buying generations and evaluate their expectations and communication preferences. Call 231 947-2050 for more information.
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► Con Ed with Gwyn Besner, October 19, 2012, 9:00 am-2:45 pm at TAAR. 
Cost: $55 Includes lunch
  This class will cover Michigan laws and rules update, Real Estate Case law, Federal laws and rules update, and what you should know about appraisals. Call Instructor Gwyn Besner at 231-938-1538 for more information.
Register Here

► Quadrennial Code of Ethics Part I and II (L1371, L5218) and Trust Accounts and EMD's (L5526) October 29, 2012 8:30 am - 3:30 pm at TAAR.
Cost: $55 includes lunch!
Instructor- Rick Conley
Taking both of these classes gives you 4 hrs legal and 2 hrs regular CE credits for the current NAR cycle. The Quadrennial class will cover the key tenets of the Code of Ethics and will help the professional in dealings with clients and customers. The Trust Accounts class covers how Trust accounts are regulated by the State of Michigan; accounting and record keeping; rules, forms and procedures for handling EMD's; representation and disclosure issues; claims and refund issues; troubleshooting and resolutions; as well as exploring several court cases.  
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► Word Mail Merge, November 5, 2012, 9 am to 11:30 am at TAAR.
Instructor: Carol Brown 
Cost: $35
Mail Merge is the process of merging contact information stored in other programs with documents in Microsoft Word.  The Mail Merge process can save you an infinite amount of time when creating mailings.  In this class we will review the basics of creating an Excel Spreadsheet from scratch or by exporting customer information from programs such as Outlook or Paragon.  We spend most of the class focusing on how to create a merged file from the customer data.  You will learn how to create a mail merge for envelopes, a letter/flyer and labels. – Intermediate Level (must be comfortable using a computer and moving between multiple programs). Call 231-947-2050 for more information.
 Register Here