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Course Descriptions

Here is a list of the courses offered.

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Course Names

Class CE Credit Description Teacher
Accessing County Records
back to top		 1 Take the frustrations out of accessing the county records. Come and learn from a great instructor on the "ins" and "outs" of the county web page. Tom Roberts
Advanced 1031 Exchange - CORE
back to top		 3 In this class you will learn about Reverse Exchanges, Trust Deeds and Contracts, Build Outs, Improvement Exchanges, Environmental Issues, Purchase Money Mortgages, Exchange of Multiple Properties, Partnership Problems and Solutions, Producing Replacement Property and Tenants in Common 1031 Exchanges. Doug Boulden
Advanced Tax Strategies Every REALTOR® Should Employ
back to top		 3 This class will help you maximize the tax benefits and deductions available to real esatae professionals and investors. It will introduce you to the benefits of utilizing IRS 1031 exchanges, qualified funds and charitable remainder trusts. Mark Kohler
Appreciating Easements
back to top		 3 Types of easements, how and why easements are created, how they operate and are used, how to terminate easements, effect on value of property, how does title insurance deal with easements and case studies. Doug Boulden
Basic 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange
back to top		 3 In this class you will learn how to increase your income by identifying exchange opportunities. For example, what a 1031 Exchange is and the different types of exchanges (The Swap- two party simultaneous, Delayed Exchange - four party delayed exchange with intermediary and build out) You will also learn who is involved in the exchange and what their roles are and how to maximize profits while minimizing taxes. Doug Boulden
Claims Chronicles: "How Title Insurance Pays Off"
back to top		 3 This class is a must for real estate agents and title insurance professionals alike. Learn through true-life stories of how buyers and sellers are subject to loss of equity and property. See how title insurance actually protects buyers and lenders from unforeseen circumstances, become "street-wise" and aware of fraudulent real estate practices and how to insure against them. Jack Marinello
Code of Ethics - CORE
back to top		 3 Are you a new agent or broker? Are you joining the Utah County Association of REALTORS® for the first time? If so, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS CLASS. If you have been a member for some time, you are required by the National Association of REALTORS® to take this class once every four years. Fortunately, it's fascinating! Tom Morgan
Don't Borrow Trouble
back to top		 3 The name says it all in this class that will help you stay out of trouble and fight back against "Predatory" lending practices. You will learn to protect your clients and yourself from loan scams and avoid borrowing trouble. Jack Marinello
Foreclosure and Distressed Property Sales
back to top		 3 This class distinguishes between trust deeds and mortgages, identify distressed property, counsel your clients on foreclosure proceedings, and learn methods of curing defaults. Become a creative problem solver and find bargain opportunities for investor clients. Jack Marinello
Home Inspections - Basic
back to top		 1 Learn the basics of home inspection and how it relates to yourself and buyers. This class is intended for new agents and will prepare you to understand what a home inspection is all about. Garth Haslam
Home Inspections Inside and Out
back to top		 3 From this class you will gain a basic understanding of inspections issues, what to expect and how to address them. The instructor will address all the environmental issues such as radon, mold, termites, and lead based paint. Garth Haslam
How To Stay Out of Jail!
back to top		 3 This class will help you avoid any problems that you may encounter when filling out the new Real Estate Purchase Contract or the REPC for Residential Construction. This is a great class for new agents or for those who have been in the business for some time but have questions about certain areas of the REPC. Tom Morgan
How to Understand and Fill Out the HUD 1
back to top		 3 Don't let the HUD 1 form get you down. Come and learn how to understand what is needed on the HUD 1 and how to fill it out. Linda Leavitt
Impact of Bankruptcy on Title Insurance
back to top		 2 This class addresses the different types of bankruptcy and the impact of a bankruptcy filing on a transaction involving real property. The court approval process, the effect of "discharged" judgments on title, and preferential transfers are discussed. Emphasis is placed on practical tips for the real estate agent when representing a party who is in bankruptcy and who is trying to sell or purchase real estate property. Michael Smith
MLS Instruction at the UCAR Office
You must register online at www.wfrmls.com or call 800-236-1462
back to top		 Basic—Learn how to do property searches, navigate the website, print with Adobe Acrobat Reader, Client Email, Roster Search
Advanced (Including Elctronic Forms)— Learn how to maintain prospects, auto hotsheets, tax data, statistics, forms online, email, upload photos and the public site.
CMA—Learn the new browser features, CMA Demo, Search for Market Area Properties, Import MLS Properties and assign a Market Area Name
Listing Input—Learn the new and improved WFRMLS Listing Input System.		 MLS Staff
Negotiating Short Sales
back to top		 3 Does your client owe more on their property than what it is worth? Are they upside down? Come to Jacks class and learn how you can help your client. Jack Marinello
New Home Development & Sales back to top 3 For those anticipating population growth, new home market research, locating and acquiring land, and understanding the New Home Development Time Line, these 8 steps will lead you to successful new home sales. Jack Marinello
Palm Basic to Intermediate
back to top		 3 Learn the basics of working with the Palm. There are five components, which deal with interface components and how it will work with each program. Learn in detail the 5 basic programs, which are, address book, date book, the to-do list, memo pad and note pad. Beaming techniques and programs that you can beam from and into your Palm. You will know how to apply security for the Palm system and individual records. Also, learn how to download Nova Handheld and apply it to your business. If you don't have a Palm or Pocket PC, this class will give you information to help you make the choice of which one will work for you. Michael Wilkins
Property Management 101
back to top		 8 Basic property management, leasing retention and rental agreements. Legal issues and fair housing. Financial issues of property managment, housing assistance/lead based paint, govt compliance issues, how to be a professional landlord. L. Paul Smith
Real Estate Short Sales: That Upside Down Dilemma
back to top		 3 Is your client upside down? Do they owe more on their property than the property is worth? Learn what to do, who to talk to and what to say! Be sure to sign up for this great class. Jack Marinello
Residential Property Management
back to top		 3 A comprehensive overview for all real estate professionals, this class will show you how to add residential management to your professional services, how to increase income and reduce expenses and how to analyze the market and location of a particular property. Jack Marinello
Safety for the Real Estate Professional & Clients
back to top		 3 This class provides techniques for the real estate professional to use to create a safer environment for him/herself and clients while performing real estate functions. The class also provides advice to give to sellers to keep themselves and their possessions safe during the selling process. Karen Post
Saving the Deal
back to top		 3 Learn about radon, lead-based paint, asbestos, carbon monoxide, mold, hanta virus, aluminum wiring, termites and how to keep the buyer from running due to terror when a problem is found. Garth Haslem
Seller Assisted Financing and Discount Paper
back to top		 3 Learn how to make more buyers and sellers happy by offering a wider range of financing options. Find out how to sell more property in a shorter period of time, put cash on the closing table and overcome problems such as high ratios, low down payments, short job time or self employment. Jack Marinello
The Tax Benefits of Real Estate Ownership
back to top		 3 Learn how to avoid paying taxes on the sale of a personal residence and how to save money on your tax return though real estate investments. Learn about the new tax laws that apply to real estate and how to complete a tax analysis on income property. Jack Marinello
Tax Law for the Real Estate Professional
back to top		 3 This is a basic course designed to help agents/ brokers understand current tax law so they can better serve their clients and customers Gage Frorerer
Tax Strategies Every REALTOR® Should Know
back to top		 3 This class covers savings for REALTORS® and also for your clients. The discussions will cover the differences between sole-proprietorships, LLC, S & C corporations along with the Do's and Don'ts of 1031 Exchanges and utilizing your IRA to buy Real Estate. Mark Kohler, CPA Attorney at Law
Title and Escrow
back to top		 3 What is your role in the closing process, does your client need an attorney, learn how intersts are created in real estate, title commitments, title policies and rates. Doug Boulden
Today's Real Estate Financing
back to top		 3 Become a creative problem solver. Assist your clients in finding the right loan program and help them choose between competing loan programs and pricing. Your clients will value your knowledge helping them evaluate adjustable rate mortgages. Jack Marinello
Utah Tenant/Landlord Law
back to top		 3 Select the best tenants while avoiding discrimination. This class will also help you protect the rights of landlords and tenants, complete a residential rental/lease agreement and understand the eviction process. Jack Marinello
Water Rights, Title & the Real Estate Agent
back to top		 1 How do you decide who owns the water rights and how does the title pass? This class will cover water rights unemcumbered separate from land and answer many other issues surrounding water rights and title. Rod Dean
Why Title Insurance? Searches, Commitments and Policies
back to top		 3 Insure against unknown risks and choose the right coverage. Protect your client's property rights. Answer title commitment questions with confidence. Avoid hidden legal problems that could haunt you later. Jack Marinello

GRI Classes
GRI 100 - "Business Development & International Business"
back to top		 9 This course is designed to give the student a personal business plan with specific action steps that will lead to becoming more efficient and productive in the real estate profession. The student will become more skilled in the basics of communication, thereby providing the clients and customers with greater and more satisfactory service in each transaction. The student will gain a greater appreciation for the diverse culture the real estate professions serves, and will commit to having greater understanding for the unique problems and rewards of working within these cultures.
GRI 200 - "Making Technology Work for You & Your Clients"
back to top		 16 This course will review the use of hardware, digital devices, software applications, available technologies and media, basics of Windows and popular office software, effective office productivity, website creation and maintenance. The student will gain an understanding of their personal computer and learn how this knowledge can greatly benefit their business and work ethic.
GRI 300 - "Legal Aspects of Real Estate Transactions"
back to top		 16 This course will teach the student how to be able to explain the elements of a binding contract and why they are important in a real estate transaction. The student will identify state approved forms and explain how they can assist the licensee. The student will be able to explain to clients and customers the different types of agency relationships and explain why each of the relationships is important.
GRI 400 - "Loan Fraud, Trends & Impacts and Environmental Issues"
back to top		 12 This course will teach the student how to identify predatory lending and the "red flags" of identifying loan fraud. The student will be able to list the benefits of membership in the REALTOR® Association, and will identify trends and impacts of the real estate profession. The student will be able to identify various environmental issues and their impact on real estate.
GRI 500 - "Taxation, Fair Housing & Professional Standards"
back to top		 16 This course will give the student the ability to identify basic tax implications in the sale and purchase of a home. The student will be able to compute capital gains on a home sale and will be able to define cost recovery. The student will be able to define the protected classes under Fair Housing Law and identify the penalties for not abiding by the law. The student will be able to explain the difference between the Articles of the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice. The student will be able to explain the procedure for initiating a complaint against a licensee for a violation of the Code of Ethics.
GRI 600 - "Introduction to Investment Real Estate"
back to top		 16 This course identifies investment criteria investors should consider. The student will complete an Annual Property Operating Data form and will be able to describe the three appraisal approaches when determining value of investment property. The student will understand income tax laws for rental real estate property, amortization and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). The student will complete a cash flow analysis for a hypothetical case. *Please note prerequisite below.
*Calculator Suvival Skills
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*Calculator Survival Skills Course is a pre-requisite for GRI 600. You must bring a calculator to class.

This course is designed to enhance the ability to properly use a calculator in the real estate profession. The student will understand the basics of arithmetic operations, correcting entries, multiple registers and other basic principles. The student will be introduced to time-value-of-money registers, amortization, percents, solving for rate, and more. The use of these procedures will be applied to the calculation of commissions, square footage, cash flow analysis, annual property operating data and financing. This course will give everyone the opportunity to learn the most efficient skills involving a calculator.
 
 

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