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MAY-JUNE CLASSES

sedonakathy — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:03:33 +0000

Continuing Education Classes:

5-16 8am – 11am Legal Issues – Potpourri (3 hrs legal issues)

A class that covers:

Short Sales
Mediation
Landlord/Tenant
Copyright-Real Estate
Mold & Disclosure
FIRPTA

5-16 11am – 2pm Ethics of Dual Agency (3 hrs Agency + Code of Ethics Requirement)

This class explores dual agency, the Code of Ethics, the standard of practice, and the standard of care. This class is designed to assist agents in how to do dual agency and not step into deep holes…while it’s difficult to limit agency, it can be done with careful disclosure and attention to details.

5-16 2pm – 5pm Fair Housing – Gender Issues (3 hrs Fair Housing)

Meander down history’s path and see how the women’s Suffrage Movement paralleled the Civil Rights Movement and without each other it’s possible neither would be where they are today.

5-23 8am – 11am Chemicals, Mold, Disclosure (3 hrs Disclosure)

Sick Building Syndrome
Lead, Asbestos, Chemicals
Pesticides, Toxicity, Mold

5-23 11 – 2pm Property Management & HOAs (3 hrs Legal Issues)

This course covers Landlord-Tenant Act, Property Management Agreements, Leases and then turns to Home Owner Associations and the statute governing them.

5-23 2pm – 5pm Commissioner’s Standards – Business Planning (3 hrs Commish Standards)

Everyone needs a plan! Work through the planning and relate them to appropriate statutes and rules.

5-30 8am – 2pm Contract Writing (6 hr course: 3 hrs Contract & 3 hrs Legal Issues)

This is a required course for prelicense students – must have to attach to application for licensure in AZ. We go through employment agreements, contracts, addenda, and actually write contracts and leases on computers as the last part of the class. Hours cannot be separated.

5-30 2pm – 5pm Broker Management Clinic (3 hrs Commish Standards – Mandatory for Brokers)

This class has been formatted for those who want to start a real estate business and the proper way to set it up, manage it, and live through audits. Covers trust accounts and property management.

6-6 8am – 11am Roots of Discrimination (3 hrs Fair Housing)

We go back and explore the reasons for discrimination, the changes in the laws over the years, and explore current issues.

6-6 11am – 2pm Agency and the 26th Amendment (3 hrs Agency)

A class about Arizona’s 26th amendment and how it affects the way we do business in Arizona. We compare Arizona’s way of common law agency with other states who have gone to full or partial statutory agency.

6-6 2pm – 5pm Legal Issues – Potpourri (3 hrs Legal Issues)

A class that covers:

Short Sales
Mediation
Landlord/Tenant
Copyright-Real Estate
Mold & Disclosure
FIRPTA

6-13 8am – 11am Business Planning – the Nuts and Bolts (3 hrs Commish Standards)

Planning your business? The statutes and rules you need to know in order to get a quick start on your business plan.

6-13- 11am-2pm Contracts and Dispute Resolution (3 hrs Contract)

Contract issues and ways to resolve the disputes during the escrow or after closing. Heavy emphasis on mediation and how mediation can keep the issues from becoming a lawsuit.

6-13 2pm – 5pm Buyer Advisory (3 hrs Disclosure)

We go through the entire Buyer Advisory and its meaning to buyers and sellers.

Arizona’s Dual Agency

sedonakathy — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 03:25:52 +0000

Yes! Arizona allows disclosed “dual agency”.

First, we need to understand the agency structure in Arizona.

In Arizona, under the 26th amendment to the State Constitution, real estate licensees are allowed to “…draft, or fill out or complete…” such documents as “…purchase agreements and earnest money receipts, deeds, mortgages, leases, assignments, releases, contracts for sale of realty, and bills of sale” when incidental to a transaction when acting as a salesperson or a broker for a party. Licensees may not draft or fill out documents and charge to do so. The listing agreement or the buyer broker agreement works as the employment agreement, spells out the representation, and addresses compensation.

Can a salesperson in Arizona represent a buyer or seller without a written employment agreement?

Yes. But, under the Statute of Frauds, Arizona Courts will not entertain a claim for compensation without a written agreement. To compensate for this situation, the REALTORS(R) can file with the Arizona Association of REALTORS(R) through their local Association for arbitration under the REALTOR(R) Code of Ethics.

Listing Salesperson + Seller Buyer Broker + Buyer

What happens when a Listing Salesperson who works with Regis Realty receives an offer from a Buyer Broker who is also with Regis Realty (both work under the same Designated Broker)?

DUAL AGENCY

representation

It means that neither the Designated Broker or the Salesperson can “…represent the interests of one party to the exclusion or detriment of the other party…” REALTORS(R) use a “Consent to Limited Representation” form for the purpose of disclosure, consideration, and consent.

How does it work?

Listing Salesperson cannot (without written permission from seller) disclose anything about the price or the terms but the list price and the terms offered. The Buyer Broker cannot suggest a price other than the list price to the buyer-client.

No confidential information may be disclosed in either direction.
Salespersons are obligated to deal honestly with all parties.
Negotiating for the client may not be possible.
Limited representation.

In Arizona, the employment agreements are with the Designated Broker.

A Listing Salesperson acts for the Designated Broker when taking a listing, and the Buyer Broker acts for the Designated Broker when agreeing to represent a buyer.

Arizona requires disclosure of agency (not necessarily in writing) before an offer is written.

The REALTOR(R) community uses the READE form for the purpose of letting the public know how agency works in Arizona and then the person can select the representation s/he wants or needs. The READE form is only a disclosure form, not an employment agreement.

Listing Salesperson also represents buyer =

DUAL AGENCY

The same rules apply.

In each case, the Designated Broker is the only “broker/agent” in the mix.

Dual Agency is legal in Arizona as long as it has been disclosed and the clients have consented to the limited representation.

Question:

Should a buyer go directly to the Listing Agent for information about a property?

It never hurts to talk to the Listing Agent.

Do you want to be represented by the Listing Agent as a Dual Agent?

Or do you want a Buyer Broker advocate to assist you with your purchase?

QUESTION:

As a Seller, you want everyone to see your listing and many of you will list with a company who is known to move property. You will be asked to sign an Arizona Listing (employment) Agreement that says you want the company to show the property to any potential buyers, even if it places you in a dual agency position. The new SVVAR Exclusive Right to Sell Employment Agreement has no “Agency” information in the agreement at all. Be sure to read what you sign and be sure that your agent gives you a READE form (disclosure) with the listing agreement. In Sedona and the Verde Valley, agents who do not give the Seller a READE form could be guilty of not giving agency disclosure before an agreement is signed.

The question becomes: Do you understand Arizona’s Dual Agency = Limited Agency representation?

Give it thought…

Then take a look at the different Sedona properties for sale at our sister site: how2arizona real estate LLC

Kathy Howe, owner/broker of how2arizona real estate LLC

and owner/administrator of how2educate LLC

ARIZONA – SEDONA Real Estate Continuing Education

sedonakathy — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:19:33 +0000

how2educate LLC’s November offerings:

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11-15 10-1 Business Planning…the Nuts and Bolts (Commish Standards)
11-15 1:30-4:30 Short Sales, Anti-Deficiency, Bankruptcy – anatomy of a Short Sale (Legal Issues)
11-16 10-1 Sick Building Syndrome…and the Moldy Facts (Disclosure)
11-16 1:30-4:30 Broker Management – Primer to Open Your Office (Commish Standards)
11-18 1:30-4:30 Roots of Discrimination (Fair Housing)
11-19 10-1 RE Next Exit-the Future (General)
11-19 1:30-4:30 Legal Issues – Potpourri (Legal Issues) APPROVED
11-20 10-1 Curing the Contract (Contract) APPROVED
11-20 1:30-4:30 Agency – Arizona’s Way (new – Agency)

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To register for a class: kathy@kathyhowe.com

All classes $25 each or 8 classes (24 hours) for $75 (during 12 month period)

Certificates sent out within the next week by email.

Be certain to check the website: www.how2educate.com

All classes held at 1120 W SR89A, A-1, Sedona, AZ 86338, 928-274-4088

Arizona Department of Real Estate approved School

NOVEMBER REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION – Sedona

sedonakathy — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:59:08 +0000

how2educate LLC’s November offerings:

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11-15 10-1 Business Planning…the Nuts and Bolts (Commish Standards)
11-15 1:30-4:30 Short Sales, Anti-Deficiency, Bankruptcy – anatomy of a Short Sale (Legal Issues)
11-16 10-1 Sick Building Syndrome…and the Moldy Facts (Disclosure)
11-16 1:30-4:30 Broker Management – Primer to Open Your Office (Commish Standards)
11-18 1:30-4:30 Roots of Discrimination (Fair Housing)
11-19 10-1 RE Next Exit-the Future (General)
11-19 1:30-4:30 Legal Issues – Potpourri (Legal Issues) Pending Approval
11-20 10-1 Curing the Contract (Contract) Pending Approval
11-20 1:30-4:30 Agency – Arizona’s Way (new – Agency)

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To register for a class: kathy@kathyhowe.com

All classes $25 each or 8 classes (24 hours) for $75 (during 12 month period)

Certificates sent out within the next week by email.

Be certain to check the website: www.how2educate.com

All classes held at 1120 W SR89A, A-1, Sedona, AZ 86338, 928-274-4088

Arizona Department of Real Estate approved School

October & November AZ RE CE Classes

sedonakathy — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:33:06 +0000

how2educate LLC’s October offerings:

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10-14 1:30-4:30 Agency – Arizona’s Way (new course)
10-15 10-1 Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration…Can’t We Talk? (Legal Issues)
10-15 1:30-4:30 Fair Housing – Gender
10-16 10-1 Broker Management Clinic – A Primer to Opening Your Own Office (Commish Standards)
10-16 1:30-4:30 Short Sales, Anti-Deficiency, Bankruptcy – Anatomy of a Short Sale (Legal Issues)
10-19 10-1 Essentials – The Middle (Contract)
10-19 1:30-4:30 Sick Building Syndrome…and the Moldy Facts (Disclosure)
10-20 10-1 Real Estate Next Exit – the Future (General)
10-20 1:30-4:30 Business Planning…the Nuts and Bolts (Commish Standards)

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how2educate LLC’s November offerings:

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11-15 10-1 Business Planning…the Nuts and Bolts (Commish Standards)
11-15 1:30-4:30 Short Sales, Anti-Deficiency, Bankruptcy – anatomy of a Short Sale (Legal Issues)
11-16 10-1 Sick Building Syndrome…and the Moldy Facts (Disclosure)
11-16 1:30-4:30 Broker Management – Primer to Open Your Office (Commish Standards)
11-17 1:30-4:30 Agency – Arizona’s Way (Agency)
11-18 10-1 Cure the Contract (Contract) Pending Approval
11-18 1:30-4:30 Roots of Discrimination (Fair Housing)
11-19 10-1 RE Next Exit-the Future (General)
11-19 1:30-4:30 Legal Issues – Hot Topics (Legal Issues) Pending Approval

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To register for a class: kathy@kathyhowe.com

All classes $25 each or 8 classes (24 hours) for $75 (during 12 month period)

Certificates sent out within the next week by email.

Be certain to check the website: www.how2educate.com

All classes held at 1120 W SR89A, A-1, Sedona, AZ 86338, 928-274-4088

Arizona Department of Real Estate approved School

October 2010 AZ RE CE Class Schedule

sedonakathy — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:41:22 +0000

ALERT: 9-14 Classes changed to 9-24 due to Instructor in Phoenix for Class

9-24 10-1 RE Next Exit (Gen); 1:30-4:30 Business Planning (Commish Standards)

10-14 1:30-4:30 Agency – Arizona’s Way (new course)
10-15 10-1 Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration…Can’t We Talk? (Legal Issues)
10-15 1:30-4:30 Fair Housing – Gender
10-16 10-1 Broker Management Clinic – A Primer to Opening Your Own Office (Commish Standards)
10-16 1:30-4:30 Short Sales, Anti-Deficiency, Bankruptcy – Anatomy of a Short Sale (Legal Issues)
10-19 10-1 Essentials – The Middle (Contract)
10-19 1:30-4:30 Sick Building Syndrome…and the Moldy Facts (Disclosure)
10-20 10-1 Real Estate Next Exit – the Future (General)
10-20 1:30-4:30 Business Planning…the Nuts and Bolts (Commish Standards)

September AZ RE CE Schedule

sedonakathy — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:14:15 +0000

how2educate LLC’s September offerings:

9/8/2010 10-1 Sick Building Syndrome…and some moldy facts (Disclosure)
9/8/2010 1:30-4:30 Roots of Discrimination: a look at our past (Fair Housing)
9/10/2010 10-1 Short Sales, Anti-deficiency, Bankruptcy – Anatomy of a Short Sale (Legal Issues)
9/10/2010 1:30-4:30 Arizona’s Law of Agency…and say it isn’t so! (Agency)
9/11/2010 10-1 Broker Management (Commissioner’s Standards)
9/13/2010 10-1 Essentials – the Middle (Contracts)
9/13/2010 1:30-4:30 Essentials – the Home Stretch (Disclosure)
9/14/2010 10-1 Real Estate, Next Exit, the Future (General)
9/14/2010 1:30-4:30 Business Planning: the Nuts and Bolts (Commissioner’s Standards)

To register for a class: kathy@kathyhowe.com

Classes are $25/each or $75 for 8 classes over 1 year.

August AZ RE CE Schedule

sedonakathy — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:42:43 +0000

Those signed up for the Jay Thompson 8-27 class (18 max):

Beth Larsen
Barbara Thomson
Luminous
Rebekah Fairlight
Ed Hanley
Morrey Shifman
Harry Feltman
Joanne Holiday
Airen Sapp
Debb Carl
Jennifer Graham
Barbara Pancrazizo
Mary Bowden
Francie Thompson

August

We have a special presentation on Friday, August 27: Instructor Jay Thompson

Only 3 seats left!!

Our location: LaTierra Plaza on North Airport Road, 1120 W SR89A, A-1, Sedona, AZ 86336 928-274-4088