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FALL Course

Schedule2012

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for information regarding the mandatory course

RECO Real Estate Update please see page 6

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TABLE OF CONTENTRAHB Education Policies .........................................................................

COURSE DESCRIPTIONSCOMPUTERFacebook for Business Basic ....................................................................

LEGALCyber Law* ..............................................................................................What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know About Family Law in Ontario* ...Wills & Estate Planning ............................................................................

RESIDENTIALAppraisal for Superior Listings ..................................................................Boomers, Xers, Yers – Understanding the Different Generations ..................Etiquette – Business Behaviour for the Real Estate Professional ....................Hidden Health Hazards in the Home* ........................................................How REBBA 2002 Affects You Everyday ....................................................iPad Course* ...........................................................................................iPhone Tips 101 .....................................................................................Realistic Buyer Representation ..................................................................The New Real Estate Wave: Tapping into the Grey Market .........................Understanding Social Media* ....................................................................

Mandatory Course: RECO Real Estate Update RAHB Schedule ...................Articling Course Schedule ...............................................................................Computer Courses ..........................................................................................Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements ............................................When You Renew .............................................................................................Registration Form ..........................................................................................RAHB Parking .........................................................................................

i* New course for 2012

RAHB MCE Schedule for September – December 2012

•Advance registration is required for all MCE courses. Registrations will not be accepted over the phone. Please complete the registration form on page 8 and fax to 905.529.4349, Attention: Angela.

•Any member arriving at an educational course/event after the instructor has begun will be admitted to the session; however, educational credits will not be granted.

•Because some participants have allergies/sensitivities, please refrain from the use of perfume/cologne at MCE courses.

RAHB MCE Policies

•Cancellation requests received 10 business days in advance of the presentation date will receive a refund (cancellation fee of $10.00 will apply).

•Full refunds will be issued if RAHB cancels a course because of insufficient registrations.

•Transfers will be accepted provided requests are made 10 business days in advance of the course date.

Members must be in attendancewhen the course begins and must bein attendance for the duration of the course. There are no partial credits.

RAHB Education Policies

Cancellations/Refunds/Tranfers

Attendance Message from RECO

Course Descriptions

COMPUTER

Facebook for Business BasicWednesday, October 39:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

RECO Credits: 3Instructor: Rachael Polakovic

This course covers the basics of how to build and maintain a Facebook page for business.

This course will cover:

•Privacy issues and concerns•How to: – set privacy settings for a personal profile and then go through building a business page from scratch – invite people to follow your page and promote listings by using photo albums and other postings – share information through the use of links, videos and notes – use your business page as a website

Participants will understand the rules and regulations of using Facebook to promote themselves and their listings.

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What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know About Family Law in OntarioTuesday, October 231 p.m. – 3 p.m.

RECO Credits: 2Instructor: Maureen Tabuchi

Even if you have been through a divorce yourself, you probably still don’t have a clear idea of the law in this area; this course will simplify and clarify family law. The course begins

Wills & Estate PlanningFriday, September 211:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

RECO Credits: 3Instructor: Cindy Pinkus

It is important for real estate profes-sionals to appreciate the major issues and concerns regarding estate plan-ning and estate conveyancing because real estate comprises a major portion of many people’s estates.

The main objectives of this course are for participants to understand:•Estate planning concepts and tools, including joint tenancy, wills and powers of attorney•Issues involved in estate sales when an owner of real estate dies with a will•Issues involved in estate sales when an owner dies without a will

Cyber LawTuesday, October 2310 a.m. – noon

RECO Credits: 2Instructor: Maureen Tabuchi

This course will cover a variety of topics, including:

•Protecting your intellectual property online•Website disclaimer, disclosure and policies•Internet legal issues•International Convention on CyberCrime•Email spam laws•Privacy protection rules

with the crucial differences between common law and being married, and move into the divorce process, including the following topics:

•Calculation and division of family property•Child custody and child support•Spousal support•Standard clauses in the Separation Agreement to deal with the sale of real estate•The do’s and don’ts of listings for divorcing couples

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RESIDENTIALAppraisal for Superior Listings

Tuesday, December 119:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

RECO Credits: 3Instructor: Barry Lebow


•How to use appraisal as a valuable listing tool•Ways to market the odd-ball or white elephant property•How to make a proper listing presentation•The secrets to eliminate the majority of your competition•More saleable listings•Systematic and professional methods that anyone can use

Boomers, Xers, Yers – Understanding the Different GenerationsFriday, September 219:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

RECO Credits: 3Instructor: Cindy Pinkus

Baby Boomers, Generation Xers and Generation Yers have different views about everything from where they prefer to get their information and the amount of information they want, to the characteristics of the people they most trust and listen to. Many

Etiquette – Business Behaviour for the Real Estate ProfessionalWednesday, October 249:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

RECO Credits: 3Instructor: Bill Johnston

Overview:This course deals with a wide range of professional etiquette issues, including communication, paper trails, cell phones, lock boxes, listing information, MLS® abuse, offer presentations, vacation arrangements, courtesy to staff, e-mail, cultural differences and many other matters of critical importance to real estate professionals.

of us identify with our own generation group and are challenged by the views and preferences of other generations. This course provides an opportunity to consider the research on various generation groups and to understand what motivates the different generations. By understanding the various generation groups, you will be in a better position to get your message across to people of all ages.

The objectives of this course are for participants to:

•Consider the research on the different generations•Review a model for speaking effectively to all generations•Learn how to plan for communicating with people from different generation groups using practical planning tools

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How REBBA 2002 Affects You EverydayThursday, October 119:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

RECO Credits: 3Instructor: Hugh Foy

This course is a practical approach to REBBA 2002 Code of Ethics, a summary of the Registrar’s Bulletin and Advertising Practices and how

iPad CourseWednesday, October 109:30 a.m – 12:30 pm. and1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

RECO Credits: 3Instructor: Ed Robinson

This marvelous device is going to revolutionize the way we sell real estate and will make our jobs easier and more efficient in everything from taking notes while viewing the property and incorporating photos with notes to showing active listings in the area.


•Photography•Taking notes while previewing properties•Skype•Calendar, contacts and email•Personalized apps for real estate professionals•Social media•Important RECO advertising guidelines•Drop Box – use and benefits

Hidden Health Hazards in the HomeWednesday, November 149:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

RECO Credits: 3Instructor: Michael Hoffbauer

This course will provide real estate professionals with information about some of the most common indoor environmental health concerns:

•Asbestos•Urea formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI)•Lead in water and paint•Radon•Mould

Topics relating to these hazards include:

•Overview, identification and source of hazard•Major health concerns•Sampling and testing•Remediation•Regulations

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iPhone Tips 101Friday, November 29:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

RECO Credits: 2Instructor: Joel Shears

Course highlights: The iPhone 101 course is designed to teach you tips and shortcuts to help you get the most out of your iPhone. We’ll focus on device settings and shortcuts to help you save time and money.

This course will benefit new and experienced users. A big part of today’s smart phones is applications; the advertising line “there’s an app for that” couldn’t be more right. In this program we’ll look at many great apps related to our business and discuss apps that you can and should be using.

Apps we’ll look at include:•Photo management•Crop, adjust and share•Contacts – three ways to share•Phone tools•Mapping•Networking

This is a hands-on program supporting the iPhone 3GS and newer devices; please ensure you have a fully charged device. Please note there is limited seating for this course.

Realistic Buyer RepresentationThursday, October 111:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

RECO Credits: 3Instructor: Hugh Foy

This course is designed to help participants deal with buyer/clients in a practical manner. It covers all aspects of Salespeople’s/Broker’s duties and responsibilities, from the first contact to the offer presentation.

Throughout this course, the requirements of REBBA 2002 Code of Ethics are discussed as they apply to a real estate professional’s day-today business.

The New Real Estate Wave: Tapping into the Grey MarketTuesday, December 111:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

RECO Credits: 3Instructor: Barry Lebow

Real estate professionals are going to have to deal with a shift in Canada’s demographic as the population ages, the number of first-time buyers declines and more skills will be needed to cope with families dealing with homesteads of 30 to 50 years. Learn where the mar-ket is heading, what the opportunities are for trained real estate professionals and how to work in this booming market.

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Understanding Social MediaWednesday, December 129:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

RECO Credits: 3Instructor: Brad Sage

Networking is one of the most important means by which real estate professionals maintain and build their business. Networking through the use of social media sites is a growing trend real estate professionals cannot afford to ignore. This course is will show sales representatives how to leverage social media channels and tools such as blogging, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube to help maintain and grow their business. Through the effective use of these tools, participants will not only be able to easily stay in touch with past clients but can also increase their sphere of influence to help them attract new ones.

Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Place: RAHB office 505 York Blvd., Hamilton Lower level – McCullough Rooms

RECO Real Estate UpdateThis course will not appear on your RAHB Education Transcript. The RECO Real Estate Update course is the only mandatory component of Mandatory Continuing Education and must be completed by every registrant in each TWO year registration cycle. You are required to complete this six-hour course and take an additional eighteen hours of other RECO approved courses every two years in order to renew your real estate registration.

The RECO Real Estate Update course is available in two formats: • classroom • online

Classroom course dates for sessions offered at RAHB in 2012 are provided below. To register, complete the RECO Real Estate Update Course Application form (found on REALTOR Link®) and return to OREA. This course CANNOT be billed to your RAHB account. Payment must accompany the applicatiion.

RECO Update DatesResidentialMonday, September 17Monday, October 1Wednesday, October 31Monday, December 3

Commercial Monday, September 24

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Topics include:•Dispelling the myths about the senior market•The true affluence of the senior market•The demands of the senior market and why special training for real estate professionals is going to be necessary•Shifting demographics and why seniors are going to dominate Canadian real estate for coming decades•The opportunities for real estate professionals•Tactics to get your share of this exploding market•Why the senior market is not as prone to the fluctuations of the market


•Completed and signed Application for Renewal of Registration•Payment of renewal fee and insurance invoice•Completed and signed Declaration of Continuing Education found on REALTOR Link® or go to www.reco.on.ca•Transcript for the RECO Real Estate Update course (do not submit any other transcripts)

Will you be able to renew your registration?

To renew your registration, you must have fulfilled the requirements of Mandatory Continuing Education. You must complete 24 credit hours of continuing education prior to the expiry of your current registration certificate.

The 24 hours of education MUST include the six hour RECO Real Estate Update course (application form can be found on REALTOR Link®), or RECO Commercial Update, plus three hours of residential or commercial related education, depending on your specialty. The remaining 15 hours are self-selected RECO approved areas. DO NOT mistake the RECO Code of Ethics for the mandatory course. Failure to fulfill the requirements of RECO’s MCE Policy will result in immediate termination of your membership in RECO and expiry of your registration under REBBA. You will be unable to renew your registration and therefore unable to trade in real estate.

MCE Reqirements

Submit thefollowing when you renew:

Professional Brokerage CourseNovember 19 – 23 and November 26 – 29 (Monday – Friday/Monday – Thursday)

Articling Course Schedule for Hamilton-Burlington AreaTo register for these sessions, you must contact OREA at 1.866.411.6732. Registration for these classes CANNOT be completed through RAHB.

2012 Schedule of Courses to be held at RAHB:

MLXchange Level 19 a.m. – noonMCE Credits: 3 Price: $50.85

Wednesday, September 5Tuesday, September 18Tuesday, October 2, 16, and 30Tuesday, November 13 and Wednesday, November 28Tuesday, December 11 and 18

Broker Load Training9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.MCE Credits: 2 Price: $33.90

Thursday, September 20Thursday, October 25Thursday, November 15Thursday, December 13

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8 RC = RECO Credits * Member price refers to all members of organized real estate. ** Non-member refers to all registrants who do not hold membership in a real estate Association/Board. *** Must be provided by non-RAHB member.

MCE# COURSE DATE TIME RC M* NM**

MCE120921A Boomers, Xers, Yers Fri., Sept. 21 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3 $50.85 $101.70

– Understanding the Different Generations

MCE120921P Wills and Estate Fri., Sept. 21 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 3 $50.85 $101.70

Planning

MCE121003 Facebook for Wed., Oct. 3 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3 $50.85 $101.70

Business Basic

MCE121010A iPad Course Wed., Oct. 10 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3 $50.85 $101.70

MCE121010P iPad Course Wed., Oct. 10 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 3 $50.85 $101.70

MCE121011A How REBBA 2002 Thurs., Oct. 11 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3 $50.85 $101.70

Affects You Everyday

MCE121011P Realistic Buyer Thurs., Oct. 11 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 3 $50.85 $101.70

Representation

MCE121023A Cyber Law Tues., Oct. 23 10 a.m. – Noon 2 $33.90 $67.80

MCE121023P What Real Estate Tues., Oct. 23 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 2 $33.90 $67.80

Professionals Need to Know about Family Law

MCE121024 Etiquette – Business Wed., Oct. 24 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3 $50.85 $101.70

Behaviour for the Real Estate Professional

MCE121102 iPhone Tips 101 Fri., Nov. 2 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 2 $33.90 $67.80

MCE121114 Hidden Health Wed., Nov. 14 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3 $50.85 $101.70

Hazards in the Home

MCE121211A Appraisal for Superior Tues., Dec. 11 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3 $50.85 $101.70

Listings

MCE121211P The Next Real Estate Tues., Dec. 11 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 3 $50.85 $101.70

Wave: Tapping into the Grey Market

MCE121212 Understanding Wed., Dec. 12 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3 $50.85 $101.70

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Registration FormName: Office:

Address: City/Province: Postal Code: T.: F.:

Home Board/Association***: RECO Registration#***:

Bill my RAHB account Payment attached VISA MasterCard

Card#: CV#: Expiry: (Last 3 digits on signature line) Signature:

Please fill out Registration Form and FAX to 905.529.4349 Attention: Angela McArthur


Keep in mind you must be on time to receive your RECO credits.

RAHB Parking

When you are attending an MCE Course/Computer training, please remember it is your responsibility to arrive on time.

The RAHB office has limited parking and parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Finding a parking space is becoming quite competitive, so we suggest you consider carpooling.

Firelanes and all entrances into the building must be free and clear and cars MUST NOT block any laneways.

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If the parking lot is full, three-hour and all-day parking can be found a short two-block walk away.

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