Real Estate Real Talk

Did you know that a Federal Court recently found that a real estate agent and broker were 85% responsible for wire fraud that cost their client $196,622.67? Don't think wire fraud and cyber crime could happen to one of your clients? Think again. REALTOR® Shay Hata will share first hand tips she learned when she was involved in a transaction where the buyer lost $90,000 in a wire fraud scheme. Learn how to protect all parties in the transaction (including yourself from getting sued) and what to do if your client is the victim of wire fraud.

Are you ready to file your taxes? Join Chris as he provides an update on what to look out for this tax season. Get the newest updates with Certified CRS Instructor Chris Bird, CRS.

Most of what is taught to agents today is how to respond to a dangerous situation with weapons, survival skills and other tactics that let's face it won't work if not practiced daily. Instead, why not prevent the situation from ever happening. Instead we will focus on how to never end up working with a stranger.

Understanding that REALTOR® Safety as a Strategy and System just like everything else in our industry will allow you to go to work every day with peace of mind knowing that you are working with clients who know and trust you. And who you know and trust!

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created thousands of "Opportunity Zones" across the country. While many investors recognize the potential tax benefits of these areas, many have questions about how they work and the process for investing in these zones. This webinar will provide a summary of how to find opportunity zones, the requirements and benefits of investing, and how brokers can use knowledge of these projects to add value to investor clients.

The best real estate pros work diligently to make the home buying and selling process seamless and low-stress for their valued clients! Become the expert in saving money on the moving process and add value to your relationship. Learn the ins and outs of navigating the often complex moving process and be a hero to your clients

This episode is designed to assist the REALTOR® with pertinent market data computations to give them an edge while competing in the marketplace. These numbers are more than fun facts. They will set you apart from your competition.

Real estate agents are constantly protecting their clients from legal issues that could impact the sale or purchase of real estate. They walk a fine line between the unauthorized practice of law and the real estate license. In this course we will look at important legal issues that every agent should be aware of to help protect clients. We will learn the best ways of providing information about these legal issues without acting as an attorney, we will identify scripts that can be used, and learn the best ways to stay informed of changing laws to be the best real estate professional possible.

Have you experienced CHAOS—"Can't Have Any One See"—in your real estate business? Do you have to hide your digital and analog systems from your broker, clients, and team members because the state of your files, emails, notes, and passwords would send them running in the opposite direction? Protect your biggest asset—your data—from the digital hoarding that leaves you spending more time searching for documents, data, and other information than actually working on your business. Jen will share the file naming structure and email management techniques that will end your CHAOS, as well as the proper ways to protect your passwords and keep your information from being hijacked. She will also share the white-boarding and note-taking systems she uses in the analog world to stay organized. This webinar promises lots of laughs and crazy stories, and it will help you get excited about tackling your CHAOS.

A 40-year real estate veteran, Michael "Soon" Lee, will share the secrets of how he gets clients by spending almost nothing on marketing. From hiking to just walking around town he will show you how to get more clients than you could ever use to build and boost your business. Stop wasting time and money on lead generators that don't work! Find out how to get so many clients that you have to turn the bad ones away.

Leon B. Robinson IV will share his story of redemption and explain how he used his struggles and adversities to turn his life around and leave an impact in his community. He will show you how to inspire the next generation and transform the community by helping people buy and sell real estate. Be inspired and get motivated to push through obstacles. Aim for the best version of yourself and make a difference in the communities you serve.