Conference Room at Riverplace
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Credentials for self promotion:
an immersive, 2-day / 12-Credit Real Estate Continuing Education Course (in-person only)
REGISTER AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
Join us for a fun and engaging course geared specifically to condo and townhome sales. Get in-depth knowledge and add an excellent credential to use in your LinkedIn, resume, and marketing. Expect a room full of the top condo salespeople in the Twin Cities. Experienced agents will hear from industry experts and see familiar faces. Agents new to the industry will get an excellent overview and can network with industry experts.
Credits: 12 elective credits are approved with the MN Department of Commerce. (You’ll still need tot take the 3-Credit Required Module separately)
Dates & Times:
Wednesday, January 17 from 8am - 4pm
Thursday, January 18 from 8am - 4pm
Location: Riverplace - Main Conference Room
43 Main St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Parking: Riverplace Underground Garage ($25 per day)
Cost: $155 (register with the form below - we will bill later)
Course Description:
This class is specifically designed to help residential Realtors® to sell condos and townhomes in Minnesota. Our primary Learning Objectives are as follows:
Understand what a condo/townhome is and how they operate
Have a working knowledge of governing documents and re-sale disclosure
Understand dues, special assessments, and required disclosures
How to avoid mistakes and lawsuits
Understand the benefits and challenges of CIC ownership
Learn answers to the most common questions that arise
Instructor: Scott Parkin, Verve Realty
Scott is a residential Realtor® and owner of Verve Realty, specializing in condo sales. He is a former HOA manager and his firm sold many of the newer condo developments along the downtown Minneapolis riverfront.
Guest Instructor: Patrick Carson, DRG
Patrick is a Realtor® and Director of Business Development at DRG — specializing in the downtown Mineapolis condo market. He will provide an expert overview and analysis of the condo rental market, investment and market trends.
Guest Instructor: Cynthia Froid, Keller Williams Integrity Lakes
Cindy is a Realtor® specializing in the luxury condo market in Downtown Minneapolis. She will give expert insights into the luxury and new construction market.
Reviews from Past participants
“This is probably the best CE course I have taken.”
“This course has been needed for decades.”
“Great course. Very informative!”
“I learned a lot and it was very relevant to a current real estate situation.”
“Great material… engaging and fun!”
“Content was applicable to every day real estate and was taught in an engaging way with a lot of real life examples and a detailed understanding of the subject.”
“A great class for a seasoned agent OR a newer agent.”
“Super relevant information and all around inspiring.”
“So many real world examples and terrific tips.“
“Friendly, fast-paced, approachable, and knowledgeable!“
“Wonderful combination of local, knowledge agents who instructed,
educated, and shared thoughts and best practices.“
“Great presenters and really insightful content.
I learned new things in surprising ways.“
“Kept my attention the whole time.“
Course Syllabus
Day 1
8-8:15 Introductions (Instructors & Participants)
8:15-9 Overview of CIC Properties (history, prevalence, types)
9-9:45 Pros & Cons of Ownership, Common Uses, Perceptions, & Myths
10-10:45 How CIC Properties Work (MCIOA, Boards, Minutes, Members, & Management)
10:45-11:30 Condo Docs, Dues, & Special Assessments
11:30-12:15 HOA Financials & Reserve Budgets
12:15-1:15 Lunch Break
1:15-2 Use Restrictions, Remodeling , Researching Title, Unit, Garage, & Storage
2-2:45 Condo Rental
3:00-4 Outliers: New Construction, Co-ops, Single Family HOAs, Self-Managed
Day 2
8-8:15 Recap & Review
8:15-9 Listing Condo Basics (disclosure, access, ordering condo docs)
9-9:45 Listing Condo Advanced (marketing & overcoming objections)
10-10:45 Buying Condo Basics (showing, access, financing, insuring, investment)
10:45-11:30 Buying Condos Advanced (Comparing HOAs, matching buyers)
11:30-12:15 Luxury & New Construction Markets
12:15-1:15 Lunch
1:15-2 Reviewing Condo Docs - Listing Perspective & Role Playing
2-2:45 Reviewing Condo Docs - Buyer Perspective & Role Playing
3:00-3:45 Q&A Session
3:45-4 Additional Resources, Recap, Learning Sources, Evaluations, Additional CE you need
REGISTER HERE
(we’ll send payment instructions via email closer to the course date)