Real Advantage Institute

LDE Real Estate Salesperson Licensing LDES (COURSE UPDATE IN PROGRESS. STUDY HOURS INCREASED FROM 75 HOURS TO 77 HOURS)

Basic: This course is approved for 75 hours of real estate practice and prepares you for the real estate salespersons licensing exam. It covers areas such as agency, working with clients, property basics, fair housing, ownership, contracts, valuation, environmental issues, and property management. This curriculum is required for the New York Real Estate Salesperson license. 

DAY SCHEDULE: M-F 9-5PM  OPEN ENROLLMENT BASED ON COURSE CALENDAR

75-hours $499.00

LDE Real Estate Brokers Licensing LDEB  (COURSE UPDATE IN PROGRESS. STUDY HOURS INCREASED FROM 45 HOURS TO 75 HOURS) 

This course is approved for the 45 hours of real estate broker pre-licensing education required before you may apply for a New York State real estate broker’s license. The course modules conform to the curriculum mandated by the State to prepare you for the broker licensing exam and for success as you progress to the next phase of your career. Topics include agency relationships and disclosure review, license law review, operation and supervision of the brokerage office, antitrust laws, independent contractor, real estate financing, real estate investments, general business law, land use, construction overview, subdivisions, conveyance of real property, title closing, property management, real estate taxes and assessment, and local environmental concerns. 45-hours $449.00  

EVENING SCHEDULE: M-F 6-9PM  OPEN ENROLLMENT BASED ON COURSE CALENDAR

CB Ethics in Real estate. CBERE

A great refresher in ethics, this course reviews the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics and fulfills the mandatory NAR Ethics Renewal Training requirement. Complete with case studies and various scenarios, students will enjoy a better understanding of what is and is not ethical for real estate professionals. Highlights include decision-making exercises designed for an in-depth understanding of application in daily real estate practice. (Meets NAR's 3-Hour Mandatory Ethics Renewal Training and the NYDOS required Agency) 3.75-hours $35.00

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND 

CB Prequalifying your buyer in Today’s Market. CBPYB

This course provides an overview of real estate financing and describes the different types of loans and loan programs as well as lending sources. Students will learn how to calculate debt ratios and use loan factors to complete mathematical calculations related to mortgage loans. Students will also estimate closing costs for different types of loans. The instruction is followed with a scenario for which the student will do the prequalifying computations and complete a loan comparison worksheet for the buyers in the scenario. 3.75-hours $35.00

AVAILABE ON DEMAND

CB Methods of Residential Finance CBMOR 

Want to understand the financial component of residential real estate better? A comprehensive overview of finance for residential real estate, this course touches on a multitude of topics including FHA, VA loans, assumptions, alternative financing, conventional financing and purchase money mortgages. This course also covers legislation regarding financing. 7.5-hours $50.00 

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

CB Commercial Leases CBCL

Commercial Leases can be a huge source of commission for agents looking to pursue commercial real estate. This course offers the need-to-know information for the 3 major types of commercial leases: office, retail and industrial. Highlights include major negotiation points, how to determine rent based on formulas, and technical concerns exclusive to industrial leases. 7.5-hours $50.00

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND 

CB Commercial Finance and Investment Analysis. CBCFI

An excellent overview of the financial side of commercial real estate, this course begins with the history of the savings and loan business and walks you all the way up the commercial real estate industry's financing practices today. Not only does this course cover the various types of commercial property financing, but it also takes a deep dive into the characteristics of each. Additionally, this course covers the different approaches for investment evaluation including appraisal, property comparison, capitalization rates, and the time value of money. 7.50-hours $50.00

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

CB New York License Law and Agency. CBNYL

The purpose of this course is to deliver instructional material that meets the continuing education requirements for a real estate salesperson's license renewal in New York. This course material provides individuals with the fundamental information needed to perform the daily activities of a real estate salesperson in New York. (Meets NYDOS required License Law and Agency) *3.75 hours $35.00

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND 

CB Anti-Discrimination Laws. CBADL

As far back as 1866, with the Civil Rights Act, legislators have been trying to eliminate discrimination in the housing industry. This course reviews the history and purpose of laws against discrimination. Specific real estate practices of blockbusting, steering and redlining are detailed. In addition, the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act is highlighted. Finally, how to recognize and guard against predatory lending practices is reviewed. (Meets NYDOS required Fair Housing) * 4-hours $40.00

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

CB Legal Matters. CBLM

This course is dedicated to New York State real estate professionals. This course provides updates to laws governing residential leasing and property management activities for licensees and brokers. The contented presented in the course approaches updates to the legislation specifically relating to New York Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, COVID-19, related laws, and orders affecting New York real estate, tenant protection, and property owners’ rights and responsibilities. This course also reviews in detail the requirements of licensees related specifically to setting rent amounts and apply legal updates and responsibilities regarding evictions and landlord retaliations. This course features activities and scenarios that are designed to provide practical knowledge for real estate professionals    1-hour elective course. 1-hour $30.00 

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