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Fulfill Your CE and Stay Ahead in the Industry

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Time is running out to complete continuing education credits for the 2023 term. All CE credits must be completed by April 30 to avoid a late fee of $200, in addition to the license renewal fee. Keeping up with continuing education not only ensures your license remains in good standing but also provides an opportunity to enhance your skills, stay updated on the latest industry practices, and make informed decisions for your business.

Members can benefit from a variety of CE courses offered through NJ Realtors® Academy of Continuing Education, including comprehensive license renewal packages.

For access to NJ Realtors® Academy of Continuing Education, visit njrealtorsace.com and log in to view the CE requirements, available courses, certificates, and access the NJ Real Estate Commission’s PSI online CE tracking system to track your CE record.

Learn more about these highlighted CE courses and share this article with your agents to ensure they’re familiar with the process of accessing NJ Realtors® ACE and encourage them to complete their CE requirements ahead of the deadline.

NJ CONTINUING EDUCATION LICENSE RENEWAL PACKAGE #1

NEW JERSEY REAL ESTATE: 2 Ethics Credits, 1 Fair Housing Credit, 3 Core Credits, 6 Elective Credits

This course package fulfills all continuing education requirements for New Jersey Real Estate license renewal.

Realtors® Code of Ethics

This course will briefly describe the history and structure of the Code of Ethics, including key concepts in the Preamble, Articles of the Code that are commonly the subject of complaints, and describe the key concepts related to this article. The course will also identify possible violations of the Code, and describe the professional standards enforcement process, describe the basis on which procuring cause claims are decided, and identify key concepts in Pathways to Professionalism.

Complying with the Fair Housing Act

Barry Goodman, General Counsel of New Jersey Realtors®, will present two essential topics for your day-to-day business: The Fair Housing Act and New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination. You’ll learn what is and is not acceptable when it comes to advertising, as well as what you can and can’t say in your daily client interactions.

Risky Business—Protecting Your License and Brokerage

In a regulated industry such as real estate, there are specific laws and regulations in place that mitigate the risks of doing business. Real estate licensees are expected to maintain high standards of professional conduct in their dealings with all parties to a real estate transaction. This course presents some of the issues that can put a real estate licensee and a brokerage business at risk, and it provides sound advice on ways to avoid them.

Taking the Distress Out of Distressed Properties

Alleviate the challenges of working with foreclosures and short sales. You’ll learn from experienced professionals who have excelled in their real estate careers by handling distressed property transactions. By tapping into this real estate market, you can grow your business and cater to the needs of sellers, buyers, and lenders.

Property Management Leases

The course introduces property management leases and helps students learn and retain knowledge using a variety of techniques including instructional content, activities, and video advice from experts.

NJ CONTINUING EDUCATION LICENSE RENEWAL PACKAGE #2

NEW JERSEY REAL ESTATE: 2 Ethics Credits, 1 Fair Housing Credit, 3 Core Credits, 6 Elective Credits • $31.50

This course package fulfills all continuing education requirements for New Jersey Real Estate license renewal and focuses on the commercial real estate sector.

Realtors® Code of Ethics

This course will briefly describe the history and structure of the Code of Ethics, including key concepts in the Preamble, Articles of the Code commonly the subject of complaints, and describe the key concepts of several Articles. The course will also identify possible violations of the Code, and describe the professional standards enforcement process, describe the basis on which procuring cause claims are decided, and identify key concepts in Pathways to Professionalism.

Complying with the Fair Housing Act

Barry Goodman, General Counsel of New Jersey Realtors®, will present two essential topics for your day-to-day business: The Fair Housing Act and New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination. You’ll learn what is and is not acceptable when it comes to advertising, as well as what you can and can’t say in your daily client interactions.

Real Estate Contracts

Examine the different classifications and statuses of contracts, as well as the necessary components for creating a valid contract. This course will cover what constitutes a breach of contract, explore the various methods available for remedying such breaches, and introduce you to the different types of real estate agent contracts.

Commercial Real Estate 101

This course offers a fundamental understanding of commercial real estate that is beneficial for those who are new to the field or are still contemplating it as a career choice. The course provides an overview of commercial and investment real estate, examining the market and the advantages and disadvantages of dealing with commercial and investment properties. It then delves into leases and how licensees earn commissions from commercial real estate transactions.

Commercial Real Estate Transaction Flow

This course will cover investment and lease transactions for commercial real estate. You’ll learn to help clients find what meets their needs, such as real estate market forces, investor motivations, investment terminology, and risks associated with real estate investing. You’ll also learn about methods for analyzing real estate investments for buyer clients, and look at the flow of an example lease transaction for a national retail client.

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Taking the Distress Out of Distressed Properties

Online Course • Continuing Education Credit: New Jersey Real Estate: 3 Elective Credits • $10.50

This course is designed to take some of the distress out of working with foreclosures and closed sales. Learn from experts who have achieved success in their real estate careers by dealing with distressed properties. This market can help expand your business while addressing the needs of buyers, sellers, and lenders.

Helping Clients Understand Real Estate Finance

Online Course • Continuing Education Credit: New Jersey Real Estate: 3 Elective Credits • $10.50

This course will cover the history of mortgages and those involved, discuss financing, security instruments, and legal clauses often included in these documents. It will also go over different loan types, mortgage fraud and predatory lending, the loan process, who qualifies for a loan, and the laws related to mortgages.

Keeping It Real: Property Law and Case Studies

Online Course • Continuing Education Credit: New Jersey Real Estate: 3 Core Credits • $10.50

Review some basic property concepts, such as ownership, property rights, and restrictions on those rights. To help best understand these concepts, the course will look at real legal cases from CaseBriefs.com that deal with property issues.

Social Media Ethics

Online Course • Continuing Education Credit: New Jersey Real Estate: 3 Ethics Credits • $10.50

In this three-hour course, we’ll discuss the Realtor® Code of Ethics and learn how to follow it when using social media and technology. You’ll learn how to stay updated on potential issues with social media and ways to keep your reputation safe.