Continuing Education

Yakima Association of REALTORS®
2010 Continuing Education Schedule
All classes at YAR unless otherwise noted


Mandatory Washington Transition Course
9:00am—12:00pm (3 CE Hours)
Thursday, July 22, 2010

Every licensee who obtained a license before July 1, 2010 must complete a 3‐hour Transition Course before renewing their license after June 30, 2010.  This course explains the changes to the real estate license law that are effective as of July 1, 2010. It covers the impact on business practices for commercial brokers and their firms, new licensing requirements, and the specific duties and responsibilities of each new type of licensee.  Don’t put off taking this important class.

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CBA Commercial Purchase & Sale Agreements
1:00pm—5:00pm (4 CE Hours)
Thursday, July 22, 2010

CBA’s Forms have been carefully prepared by the Association’s legal counsel and have become the industry standard for commercial and investment real estate transactions.  CBA’s forms are designed to provide protection for brokers who use them by insuring that changes created by modifications in license or case law are reflected in the forms.

The CBA Financing Addendum, Tenant Estoppel Certificate and Letter of Intent will also be reviewed.

 

For more information, and for registration form, CLICK HERE.


At Home With Diversity
Are You Ready for Your Next Prospect?

DATE: 8/20/10
TIME:  8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
CLOCK HOURS:  7.5

In today’s housing market, where client profiles are changing rapidly, earning the confidence of a potential homebuyer is more complex than it used to be. Real estate professionals who adapt to increasing cultural diversity in the market and who wisely plan to meet the needs of diverse clients gain a competitive edge and expand opportunities.

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Washington Transition Course
Pili Meyer

DATE:  9/1/10
TIME:  8:30 a.m. — Noon
CLOCK HOURS:  3.5

Every licensee who obtained a license before July 1, 2010 must complete a 3-hour Transition Course before renewing their license after June 30, 2010. This course explains the changes to the real estate license law that are effective as of July 1, 2010. It covers the new licensing requirements, the duties and responsibilities of each new type of licensee, new business practices, and how these new requirements affect real estate firms.

COST: $40 for YAR members. Take both Pili's classes for $65!

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Current Issues in WA Residential Real Estate
(Mandatory CORE Class)
Annie Fitzsimmons

DATE:  10/20/2010
TIME:  8:30 - Noon 
CLOCK HOURS:  3.5

The Washington State Real Estate Commission and the Department of Licensing have adopted new rules that require the completion of 3 clock hours of prescribed core curriculum. The 3.0 mandatory clock hours must be included in the 30 hours required for all active licensees. Topics Include *Sellers Disclosure *Current Legal/Regulatory Issues *Licensing Issues.

COST: $40 for YAR members. Take both Cindy’s classes for $65!

Registration form coming soon!


Statewide Forms: How and When to Use Them
Annie Fitzsimmons

DATE:  10/20/10
TIME:  1:00 - 5:00
CLOCK HOURS:  4.0

There are hundreds of forms available to REALTORS® for use in writing real estate purchase & sale agreements.  Real estate agents are held to the standard of care of a lawyer when using the forms and also when selecting which form to use. Failing to use an available form when it should have been used can have devastating consequences. This class will teach use of the basic statewide residential forms and provide opportunity for students to ask questions relative to any of the statewide forms.

COST: $40 for YAR members. Take both Annie’s classes for $65!

Registration form coming soon!