Pennsylvania Real Estate Academy 2010-2012 Continuing Education

Course Descriptions

Introduction to the construction of a house. Instruction includes building layout; floor, wall and the roof framing; application of existing building codes and wood stair layout and framing. Construction of large scale models of typical one-story, two story and split level houses are explored.

This course provides the student with a blueprint to correctly market your properties and yourself.  It covers recent changes in the real estate licensing act that affect advertising.  It addresses all forms of advertising: Newspaper, Radio, TV, Social Media, Internet, and Web Sites.  Fair Housing issues are also discussed. This is an interactive course made possible through the use of a audience response system that enables the student to participate throughout the program. 

Legal & Business Issues  3.5 Hours  RECE000669

 

This course provides a review of the recent changes in real estate and related laws that affect the practice of real estate.  It covers issues that the real estate professional will encounter as part of their practice or issues that the real estate should be familiar with to better serve their clients and customers. The focus is on current, pending or proposed legislation that could affect your real estate practice. Gas & Oil Leasing and Marcellus Shale are discussed.

 

NAR Code of Ethics - Cycle 3  RECE001326

Completion of this course serves 2 for 1. Students will receive 3.5 hours of CE and they will meet the 2.5 hour NAR Cycle 3 requirement of Ethics training that must be taken prior to the end of 2012. The new code which was adopted in January of 2011 will be covered as well as Social Media Issues in regards to Ethics.