1031 Exchanges

We've all heard of a 1031 Exchange, but few of us have actually been involved as a salesperson or broker. Armed with this information, you will be more confident in recommending an exchange when the needs of the parties might dictate this method.

Learn how to:


14-Hour Continuing Education

This course is for real estate brokers and sales agents who specialize in residential properties. The course includes the required 3-hour core law.
Join member-favorite instructor Jim Mort as he guides you through this valuable and timeless course - effective for REALTORS® at all levels of their careers.


3-Hour Core Law

Join one of RAGFL innovative instructors to guide you through this valuable and timeless course - effective for REALTORS® at all levels of their careers.


45-Hour Post Licensing Course

New licensees will get the opportunity to build on the principles and practices learned in the pre-licensing course while receiving new, practical sales training material in key subject areas such as Agency Brokerage, Property Management, Finance, Economics and Appraisals. Key concepts include:


Accredited Buyer Representative

Accredited Buyer Representative LEVEL 4
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS® who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. For specific designation requirements, visit www.REBAC.net.


Affordable Housing Solutions

Affordable Housing Solutions LEVEL 2
This course is a great opportunity to learn the importance of affordable home ownership programs that enable more Floridians to realize the American dream.

The primary focus of the course is a comprehensive discussion of The Florida Housing Single Family Bond Program, which provides affordable home financing alternatives through low interest rate mortgages, down payments and closing costs assistance to families throughout Florida.

Key course topics include: why REALTORS® should care about Affordable Housing Home ownership programs offered by the Florida Housing Authority, the universal focus on home ownership and predatory lending practices and applicable laws.


At Home with Diversity

Reach growing markets and help expand homeownership! Created by NAR and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), At Home with Diversity meets the nation's fair housing commitment by giving REALTORS® the tools they need to assist prospective homeowners with the choices, challenges and opportunities they face when purchasing a home.

Join Top Diversity Trainer Chuck Bonamer, CRB, GRI, as he guides you through key course objectives including: how to list key sources for identifying the cultural demographics of the community, how the changing demographics will impact the employee and customer base of the future, how fair housing laws support inclusion, and how to apply case studies to multi-cultural real estate practices.


Boot Camp

This course is about the hard and true realities of succeeding in the real estate profession. As there is no easy road to success, this course is not easy; however, if practiced on a regular basis, the material discussed in the course will virtually guarantee success.

This program is about knowing what to say, when to say it and being accountable for the results. Gear up and get your game face on for this must-attend course!

Cost: Members FREE w/Seat Deposit; Non-Members $50


Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Institute

The CIPS Institute concentrates four international CIPS courses into a one week format, allowing students to save travel costs and complete this certification program quickly. The courses are as follows:

•The Americas and International Real Estate
•Europe and International Real Estate
•Asia/Pacific and International Real Estate
•Investment and Financial Analysis
For more information, visit www.Realtor.org/International


CIPS International Real Estate for Local Markets

NO Passport needed! NO foreign language skills needed! Learn about cultural diversities and customs, international market data, investment trends, marketing strategies, currency issues, foreign ownership and transaction principals. (4 additional courses are required to earn the CIPS designation). For more information visit www.Realtor.org/International.


Commercial Society 2009 Real Estate Forecast

Thursday, January 29th
Westin, Cypress Creek
400 Corporate Drive, Fort Lauderdale
Registration: 7:45 a.m.
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Great networking opportunity. Bring a guest,
property brochures and plenty


e-PRO Workshop

This workshop is designed as an introduction to the online e-PRO certification course.

It highlights all the benefits of taking the online course and, as a bonus, teaches you many beneficial technology tips you can apply to your business right away! Those who attend the event will receive a $30 discount for registering for the online e-PRO course that same day.

All existing e-PRO designees, and those currently enrolled in the course, are encouraged to attend.

Cost: Members FREE w/Seat Deposit; Non-Members $50


Economic and Market Analysis and Benefits to the Consumer

At the end of this course, the student will be able to:


Essentials of Commercial Real Estate

This seminar provides a broad overview of the essential 'must know' areas of the commercial real estate industry. It provides an in-depth discussion of essential commercial topics including the commercial industry itself, types of commercial property, trends impacting commercial real estate, operating expenses, leasing, tenant rental and other property revenues and investment decision making.

Contact Maureen Miller for more information: mmiller@r-world.com.


Essentials of Single & Multi Family Home Investing

In this course you will learn how to analyze, invest in and manage residential small multi family real estate units.

You will learn:


Foreclosure: Prevention and Opportunities for Buyers-Clients

Join NAR's International Instructor of the Year, Marcus A. Wally, MBA and examine how real estate professionals can help buyer-clients prevent foreclosure as well as how to counsel buyer-clients who want to invest in pre-foreclosure or foreclosed properties.

In this course you will learn how to:


Counts as one REBAC elective course to be applied toward the ABR® Designation


GRI I

GRI I is a "nuts and bolts" approach to transaction making, ethics in the marketplace, legal aspects of contracts, financing alternatives, tax implications and fair housing. Get the latest on loan programs, qualifying buyers, tax tips, closing techniques, contracts and agency.


GRI II

GRI II is a "sales from the ground up" approach to your business. You'll learn construction terminology, how to improve energy efficiency, the difference between an appraisal and a market analysis and what it means for buyers and sellers.

You'll hear how you can market your listings and your experience in the marketplace to set yourself apart from the competition and how to plan for personal and professional growth.

Real estate investment will be explored so you can better assist your customers in identifying investment property.


GRI III

GRI III provides an overview of many of the specialty areas in the practice of real estate. International real estate is the fastest growing segment of the real estate industry. Many REALTORS® become property managers by default when a seller moves on and the house hasn't sold. Learn how to generate income as a property manager.

Negotiating and counseling explore how you can provide services where compensation is not necessarily tied to a closing. Learn about concurrency, private property rights and where to go for answers in your area. Become familiar with the tax code. Broker Management gives you an idea of what it takes to open your own office.


Home Inspection for Today`s Real Estate Agents

In this course you will learn how to:


Home Staging

In this buyer's market, your ability to make a listing stand out from the competition is a common concern for sellers - and should be your top priority! Staging is the process of preparing a home for sale regardless of price or location.

This two-hour course will help REALTORS® incorporate an array of staging services into their service portfolio. Receive insight and guidelines on how home staging can enhance a real estate business, types of staging services, marketing, client relations, staging strategies and tricks of the trade on how to stage a home.


How to Attract More Buyers and Create More Sales

Master instructor Jeff Elias will show you how a better grasp of financing and real estate tax laws will substantially increase your sales volume and commission income, while giving your buyers and sellers exactly what they want.


iMapp

In this member-favorite course, you will learn how to:

MLXchange 1 is the prerequisite.


Income Property Analysis

This course provides an essential overview of the key components of commercial investment real estate and is best described as a condensed 2-day version of the CCIM 101 course.

At the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of the analysis of investment real estate, but most importantly, the methods to use with the various types of clients you will encounter in your day to day business.

In addition to learning how to make sound commercial investment decisions for your clients, the knowledge gained in pursuing one's own personal investment portfolio will be invaluable.


Landlord/Tenant Law

From application to eviction and everything in between! New notices, new laws, new case law, new dangers, applications, inspections, deposit laws, tricks, abandonment, in-depth notice studies, eviction avoidance tips, property management agreements, lease clauses, new bankruptcy laws, FDCPA, FCRA, collections, screening, mold strategies, security deposit pitfalls, terminations, success through forms and notices, liability avoidance, vendors, pet issues, withholding rent, releases, checklists, occupancy, condos and HOAs, lease breaks, procedures, streamlining, stipulations, abandoned property, letters, corporate tenants, writ procedures, owner issues, documentation, hurricanes, renewals and tons more!


MLX 1 Getting Started

The first of three Basic MLXchange Training classes. This class is strongly recommended for all new REALTORS® and those unfamiliar with our Multiple Listing Software, MLXchange. (This is a prerequisite to all other MLXchange classes.)

Learn how to:

Cost: Members FREE w/Seat Deposit; Non-Members $50


MLX 2 Client Manager & CMA

The second of three Basic MLXchange Training classes. This class is strongly recommended for all new REALTORS® and those unfamiliar with our Multiple Listing Software, MLXchange.

Learn how to:

Cost: Members FREE w/Seat Deposit; Non-Members $50


MLX 3 Listing Maintenance w/SUPRA & Showing Time

The third of three Basic MLXchange Training classes. This class is strongly recommended for all new REALTORS® and those unfamiliar with our Multiple Listing Software, MLXchange.

Learn how to:
Add new listing
Add property photos
Add open house or brokers open
Monitor property matches
Configure Showing Assistant
Use Supra
Assign Supra to listings
Print Supra reports

Cost: Members FREE w/Seat Deposit; Non-Members $50


MLX 4 Customization

The first of two Advanced MLXchange Training classes. MLXchange 1, 2 and 3 are the prerequisites

Learn how to:

markerCreate your own search templates
markerCreate your own email templates
markerSet personal defaults
markerAdd links to Home Page
markerBuild your own flyers
markerAdd photo or company logo
markerChange grid screen results

Cost: Members FREE w/Seat Deposit; Non-Members $50


MLX5 - Pro Web Page Setup

The second of two Advanced MLXchange Training classes. MLXchange 1, 2 and 3 are prerequisites

Learn how to:
marker Create and customize a public website
marker Generate a private website for every client
marker Update client websites with two clicks
marker Create effective design concepts
marker Develop website marketing strategies
marker Funnel leads from your website to MLXchange Client Manager


Negotiating Skills for Today`s Real Estate Professional

By the end of this course, the student should be able to:


No Nonsense Brokerage Management

This comprehensive course delves into marketing, management liability, standards of practice and an honorable exit for the non-producer. Learn up-to-the-minute brokerage management options and techniques to encourage the creation and continuation of a profitable brokerage. Budgeting and technology considerations really make this a well-rounded course for the broker or manager. Consideration of colleagues and a wise use of human resources create an environment which encourages production.

Includes the Policies and Procedures 2008 for the Real Estate Brokerage, a must have for every office.


Peak Performance Strategy Session

This workshop will provide you with the same strategies, communications skills, and physiology used by the world's top achievers to attain outstanding success and fulfillment.

Benefits of course completion:


RAGFL Presents: Short Sales and Mortgage Meltdown

SHORT SALES
Be an expert at the fastest growing real estate transaction - the short sale! A short sale is when a lender will accept less than what is owed on the property to satisfy the note and release the lien. In this workshop you will learn how to handle each phase of a short sale... opening the door to dozens of potential clients.
MORTGAGE MELTDOWN
Do you understand the key factors that led to the current mortgage crisis?
Can you advise your buyers and sellers on how to succeed in today's market?
Do you have the right systems in place to adjust your business model for the changes yet to come? If you answered 'No' to any of these questions, you must attend this exclusive seminar. This is your chance to protect your clients and your commissions!


Real Estate Professional Assistant Course

In this course you will learn how to:


Real Estate Sales Mastery & Business Planning

In this course you will learn how to:

Who Should Attend?

***Free Marketing and Planning Tools for all Attendees***


Risk Management

By its very definition, risk management assumes there is a risk or risks to be managed. In virtually every business endeavor, risk is a byproduct of existence. In the real estate profession, risk exists on several fronts. In fact, you don't even have to have a transaction in order to create risk. This course will help you avoid the most common risks associated with the ownership of a Brokerage firm and the practice of Real Estate sale. The course presents several recommendations, but should not be construed as the final word on risk management. Your job is to understand the risks, prepare for them, and avoid the creation of unnecessary risk.


Roadmap to a Successful Closing

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:


Safety Seminar Crime Awareness and Prevention

Topics covered include:


Tax & Immigration Law for Foreign Investors

Learn all the various business immigration visas available to foreign visitors

Learn how a foreign visitor can become a permanent US resident using real estate purchases

Learn tax consequences for foreign investors vs. resident aliens

What is FIRPTA - Learn how it can be reduced - or even eliminated entirely

Learn how foreign investors should hold title and how FIRPTA withholding can be reduced based on the type of business entity established

Learn the advantages for foreign investors owning US real estate and the associated tax liabilities

Lean how business entities can be created for foreign investors to hold US real estate in and how to use the structure for immigration purposes
. . . And much more!


Tax Law Changes

This course will teach the real estate student tax law changes that are in effect now. You will be instructed on the specific requirements in dealing with tax-deferred exchanges. Also discussed are: errors in filing tax returns that affect the real estate marketplace, investment interest as a deduction, audit problems involving the mortgage interest deduction, tax form changes and reasons for those changes and a question and answer period.


The Power of Relationship Selling

This course will teach you how to prove your value by always knowing your next line. In Real Estate, the series of excuses and objections remain as constant as human nature and can be costly unless we sell with deliberate purpose. In addition, market shifts and increased competition are impacting both new and seasoned Real Estate Professionals. This training will inspire and empower you to communicate and demonstrate your value!


The State of Today's Real Estate - A Housing Symposium

FIND OUT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR CITY!!!
Hear experts from the REALTOR® Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Inc., the Broward County Property Appraiser and mortgage giant Fannie Mae answer these questions and more:

Where are the most homes selling?
Where are the most affordable homes?
How are foreclosures affecting your home price?
What is the future of the South Florida real estate market?

PLUS: RAGFL will release exclusive,
city-level MLS statistics and quarterly review!
Be the 1st to know the numbers!
RSVP Today!


The Triangle of Sales Success

Looking to increase your bottom line?
Join us on this one day class covering the three areas of sales activity. Sharpen your skills and maximize your output potential as a sales person by learning, 'The Triangle of Sales Success'...Work, Sales Skills & Technical Knowledge. Gain skills and insight that will be used throughout your career!


Transaction Desk Training

(MLXchange 1, 2 and 3 are prerequisites)

Learn how to:

marker Access contracts online
marker Import MLS information
marker Complete individual contracts
marker Choose and populate contracts
marker Group contracts by transaction


Transnational Referral Certification (TRC)

You will learn how to:


Understanding the RETAIL Real Estate Market

The retail real estate market is unique and dramatically different in many respects from the industrial, office and multi-family real estate sectors. In order to be successful in the retail arena, either as a sales agent/broker or as a commercial real estate investor, you must have a crystal clear understanding of the retail market as well as what factors drive the landlords, retail tenants and investors in this market.


Working with the Commercial Attorney

Learn more about:

Question & answer session to follow.


Working with the Commercial Lender

Learn how to:


Writing Effective Contracts

This course is invaluable for the newest Realtor --- you will go through purchase and sales contracts, highlighting the pitfalls that can be encountered. You'll learn how to use the contract as a closing tool, understand the reason consumers try to back out of contracts and tips and tricks on bringing them back to the table. By the end of this class, you'll leave with renewed confidence in writing effective, binding contracts.


Upcoming Dates and Times

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June 27th - July 4th
Monday 29 Broward Property Tax 101  Bob Wolfe will share important news on Property Taxes as it affects you business01:30-03:30Interactive MapRAGFL West Auditorium w/ Bob WolfeCost: RAGFL Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $40.00
Tuesday 30 Broward Property Tax 101  Bob Wolfe from the Property Appraiser's office will share updates in Property Tax which affects your business09:00-11:00Interactive MapRAGFL East Auditorium w/ Bob WolfeCost: RAGFL Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Member $40.00
Tuesday 30 MLX 3 Listing Maintenance w/SUPRA & Showing Time  09:30-12:30Interactive MapRAGFL West Auditorium w/ Pat O'ConnorCost: Members Free w/seat deposit; Non Members $50.00
Tuesday 30 MLX5 - Pro Web Page Setup  01:30-04:30Interactive MapRAGFL East Auditorium w/ Tim HainesCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50.
Wednesday 1 Bankruptcy - The Ultimate Loan Modification Strategy  09:00-12:00Interactive MapRAGFL East Auditorium w/ Don GonzalezCost: RAGFL Member Free w/$25.00 seat deposit; Non Member $50.00
Thursday 2 MLXchange 1 - Getting Started  09:30-12:30Interactive MapRAGFL East Computer Lab in Room 244 w/ Pat O'ConnorCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50.
Friday 3 Association Closed for Independence Day  We will reopen on Monday, July 6th to serve you.08:30-05:00RAGFL East & West Locations
July 4th - July 11th
Tuesday 7 Broker Orientation  08:45-12:15Interactive MapRAGFL East Auditorium Contact Stephanie at 954-567-5032 for more information Register Online!
Tuesday 7 MLX Searches - REO Short Sales and Foreclosures  03:30-05:00Interactive MapRAGFL West Auditorium w/ Tim HainesCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50.00 Register Online!
Tuesday 7 MLXchange 1 - Getting Started  06:00-09:00Interactive MapRAGFL East Computer Lab in Room 244 w/ Joline RivardCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50. Register Online!
Thursday 9 MLX 2 Client Manager & CMA  09:30-12:30Interactive MapRAGFL East Computer Lab in Room 244 w/ Pat O'ConnorCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50. Register Online!
Thursday 9 iMapp  01:30-04:30Interactive MapRAGFL East Auditorium w/ Tim HainesCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50.00 Register Online!
Thursday 9 International Independence Days  Appetizers w/cash bar & live entertainment06:00-08:00Zo's Off the Hook Sports Grille - 2861 East Commercial Blvd, Ft Lauderdale 33308 Free event for Members and Guests Register Online! More Information
Friday 10 Broker SOS - Manage Your Minutes  Time Management for Brokers 9:00 - 10:30
Open Forum 10:30 - 11:00
09:00-11:00Interactive MapRAGFL East Auditorium Cost Free Register Online! More Information
Friday 10 MLX5 - Pro Web Page Setup  09:30-12:30Interactive MapRAGFL West Auditorium w/ Tim HainesCost: Members Free w/$25.00 seat deposit; Non Members $50. Register Online!
July 11th - July 18th
Monday 13 iMapp  09:30-12:30Interactive MapRAGFL West Auditorium w/ Tim HainesCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50.00 Register Online!
Monday 13 Transaction Desk Training  01:30-04:30Interactive MapRAGFL West Auditorium w/ Tim HainesCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50. Register Online!
Tuesday 14 MLX 2 Client Manager & CMA  06:00-09:00Interactive MapRAGFL East Computer Lab in Room 244 w/ Joline RivardCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50. Register Online!
Wednesday 15 MLX Searches - REO Short Sales and Foreclosures  03:30-05:00Interactive MapRAGFL East Auditorium w/ Tim HainesCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50. Register Online!
Thursday 16 Transaction Desk Training  09:30-12:30Interactive MapRAGFL East Auditorium w/ Tim HainesCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50.00 Register Online!
Thursday 16 MLXchange 1 - Getting Started - Bring Your Own Laptop  01:30-04:30Interactive MapRAGFL West Auditorium w/ Pat O'ConnorCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50.00 Register Online!
Thursday 16 Snapshots that Sell - with a Photographer’s Eye  02:00-04:00Interactive MapRAGFL East Auditorium Members: $15 - Non-members: $50 Register Online!
Friday 17 MLX5 - Pro Web Page Setup  09:30-12:30Interactive MapRAGFL East Auditorium w/ Tim HainesCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50.00 Register Online!
July 18th - July 25th
Monday 20 MLX 2 Client Manager & CMA - Bring your Own Laptop  09:30-12:30Interactive MapRAGFL West Auditorium w/ Pat O'ConnorCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50.00 Register Online!
Tuesday 21 MLX 3 Listing Maintenance w/SUPRA & Showing Time  06:00-09:00Interactive MapRAGFL East Computer Lab in Room 244 w/ Joline RivardCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50. Register Online!
Thursday 23 MLX 3 Listing Maintenance w/SUPRA & Showing Time  01:30-04:30Interactive MapRAGFL West Auditorium w/ Pat O'ConnorCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50. Register Online!
Friday 24 Broker SOS - Get Friendly with FREC  Do's & Don'ts with our FREC Commissioner 9:00 - 10:30
Open Forum 10:30 - 11:00
09:00-11:00Interactive MapRAGFL East Auditorium Cost Free Register Online! More Information
July 25th - August 1st
Tuesday 28 MLX 4 Customization  06:00-09:00Interactive MapRAGFL East Computer Lab in Room 244 w/ Joline RivardCost: Members Free w/$25. seat deposit; Non Members $50. Register Online!
Wednesday 29 New Member Orientation  08:30-01:45Interactive MapRAGFL East Auditorium Contact Stephanie Williams at 954-567-5032 for more information Register Online!
September 5th - September 12th
Monday 7 Association Closed for Labor Day  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th to serve you.08:30-05:00RAGFL East & West Locations
Thursday 10 GRI 3 - 11 Hours CE Credit  Course runs from Sept. 10 - 11 & 14 - 1608:00-05:00Interactive MapRAGFL West in Auditorium Cost: Members $315; Non-Members $365 Register Online!
Thursday 10 GRI 3 - 30 Hours Broker Post Licensing  Course runs from Sept. 10 - 11 & 14 - 1608:00-05:00Interactive MapRAGFL West in Auditorium Cost: Members $315; Non-Members $365 Register Online!
September 19th - September 26th
Wednesday 23 Writing Effective Contracts  Earn 4 hours CE credit!01:00-05:00Interactive MapRAGFL West Auditorium w/ Steve DavidCost: Members FREE w/$25 seat deposit; Non-Members $50 Register Online!
October 3rd - October 10th
Friday 9 Association Closing Early for Staff Planning  We will reopen on Monday, October 12th to serve you.12:00-05:00RAGFL East & West Locations
November 21st - November 28th
Thursday 26 Association Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday  We will reopen on Monday, November 30th to serve you.08:30-05:00RAGFL East & West Locations
December 19th - December 26th
Thursday 24 Association Closing Early  12:00-05:00RAGFL East & West Locations
Friday 25 Association Closed for Christmas Holiday  We will reopen on Monday, December 28th to serve you.08:30-05:00RAGFL East & West Locations
December 26th - January 2nd
Thursday 31 Association Closing Early for New Year's Eve  We will Reopen on Monday, January 4th to serve you.12:00-05:00


Registration may not be transferred from one person to another. If a registrant cannot attend the class/event, the amount paid by the registrant may be refunded only if the registrant's written cancellation notice is received by Registrar by the published refund deadline date or 24 hours before the start of the course, whichever occurs first. Refunds or credits will not be made if notice is received after that time/date and may be subject to a cancellation fee. Notice for cancellation may be sent by fax to Education - 954-568-9695, by mail to RAGFL c/o Education or by e-mail to Education@R-World.com. Presentation of classes/events may be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled. If such action is taken, registrants will be notified by phone, fax, e-mail or US mail, and RAGFL will provide a full refund of paid tuition/registration fees. Expenses incurred by the registrant, including but not limited to transportation, lodging and meals, are the sole responsibility of the registrant.

Because seating is limited, a $25 seat deposit is required to secure your seat for some free classes. That deposit is returned to you upon attendance or with 24 hours cancellation notice.

No personal or business solicitation will be allowed onsite before, during or after RAGFL-hosted events. Distribution of marketing materials is prohibited.

Staff and/or instructors reserve the right to collect/remove/destroy unauthorized materials found at event site. Thank you for your cooperation.