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Wes Goble

Wes Goble

GUest: Wes Goble Pillar to Post Home Inspection It takes a lot of creativity to make this topic interesting and entertaining but Wes really nailed it!   He always give us an informative and amusing presentation with plenty of information.    Having Wes demonstrate...

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Richard Visotcky, Esq.

Richard Visotcky, Esq.

Guest speaker Richard Visotcky, Esq. Rich Visotcky is a partner in the firm of Kelly and Visotcky located in Manahawkin, NJ.   The firm provides a full range of legal services to clients throughout central and southern New Jersey.   Rich is generous with his time and...

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Justin Petruzziello and John Zura

Justin Petruzziello and John Zura

Guests: Justin Petruzziello and John Zura of Residential Home Funding discuss the mortgage process to the class.   From pre-qualifying to closing they describe each step along the way in a manner that is fun and easy to understand.  Residential Home Funding is a...

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Edward J. Kownacki, Esq

Edward J. Kownacki, Esq

Edward J. Kownacki, Esq Ted is a local attorney with a practice in Toms River.  Although he handles various aspects of the law, he agreed to come and talk with our students about the attorney’s role in real estate transactions.  From contract review to closing, lease...

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Ethics 101:

Ethics 101:

C20160145      2 Ethics + 1 CorePrincipals that govern behavior: putting the welfare of clients and the public above one’s personal advantage, NAR Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice, tests of ethical actions, fiduciary relationships, advertising,...

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Forms of Ownership:

Forms of Ownership:

C20160142      3 Credit CoreReview various forms of ownership, types of deeds and title, methods of transfer, constructive and actual notice; define real property, bundle of rights; limitations on land use, REITs, corporations, LLC, Real Estate Full...

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Antitrust Is No Game:

Antitrust Is No Game:

C20160989      3 Credit CoreThe Sherman Antitrust Act and how it applies to real estate transactions, Identify potential antitrust situations, words and phrases to avoid, create conforming office policies, Identifying Trusts and monopolies, reporting...

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Major Marketing Mistakes

Major Marketing Mistakes

C20161655      3 Credit CoreGood ideas don’t always comply with the law, advertising rules from social media to print including business cards, yard signs, etc; common mistakes, “give aways” and gifts, pocket card/license, puffing, TRID disclosure,...

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Agency 101:

Agency 101:

C20160144      3 Credit CoreUnderstanding agency relationships in real estate transactions, types of agency, client vs customer, common pitfalls, liability & damages, CIS vs. Buyer/Seller disclosure, role of DOBI, working with FSBO, and as Dual...

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Real Estate Documentation 101:

Real Estate Documentation 101:

C20160611      3 Credit CoreWritten docs required by the NJREC for Brokers, managers and agency, the broker-salesperson contract, Fair Housing poster, CIS, Lead Based paint disclosure, property disclosure, informed consent, the listing contract, the sales...

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Leases and Rentals 101:

Leases and Rentals 101:

C20160143      3 Credit CoreResidential & Commercial, types of tenancy, basic requirements, property managers, CO’s , obligations of the parties, reversionary interest, eviction, security deposits, NJLAD and Federal Fair housing, health and safety,...

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Escrow and Records Keeping:

Escrow and Records Keeping:

C20160212      3 Credit CoreResponsibilities of the agent and broker/manager, NJ Real Estate Commission’s requirements for record keeping, which documents must be kept, for how long, how to safely destroy them. Fiduciary responsibility, general vs trust...

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NJREC Agency Refresher:

C20169353      3 Credit CoreHow agency is created, False perceptions, Fiduciary relationship, the Consumer Information Statement (CIS), the CIS vs Buyer Agency Agreement and Informed Consent; Sub Agency, Disclosed Dual Agency, Referral Agents, types of...

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NJREC Fair Housing:

C20169354      3 Credit CoreThe NJLAD (New Jersey Law Against Discrimination) vs Federal Fair Housing, prohibited practices in sales and rentals, HUD advertising guidelines, canvassing for listings, redlining, blockbusting and steering, equal professional...

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Fair Housing 101:

Fair Housing 101:

C20160141      3 Credit CoreHistorical background; Comparing NJ LAD (New Jersey Law Against Discrimination) and Federal Fair Housing, truth in renting/sale posters, the American dream of home ownership, pitfalls & violations, how and when to submit...

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NJREC: Listings and Contracts:

C20169355      3 Credit CoreEssentials of a valid contract, the listing agreement as a contract, types of listing agreements, NJ LAD, property disclosure, forms of contracts, written vs. oral agreements, statue of Frauds, lead based paint addendum,...

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Unlicensed Assistants: Helpers or Hazard?

Unlicensed Assistants: Helpers or Hazard?

C20201404      3 Credit CoreUnlicensed assistants and agent teams can become the source of unintentional violations. Learn about potential problems that can occur when using unlicensed assistants and working with teams. This course also discusses...

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NJREC Statutes and Rules:

NJREC Statutes and Rules:

C20169356      6 Credit Core THIS IS A SIX HOUR CLASSNew Jersey License Law and the Real Estate Commission Includes licensees’ responsibilities and fiduciary relationships with clients and customers, Licensed Business Relationship Agreement (required),...

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