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Available course delivery methods:
Instructor led courses currently available:
Licensure Courses:
Florida Sales Associate Pre-licensure Course:

Live Class

Online Class

CD Rom

 Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices, and Law is the most comprehensive prelicensing textbook in the state of Florida. Updated content includes new information on Florida legislative changes, agency law, and mortgage and tax rates. Includes practice exams and end of chapter review. Successful completion of this course fulfills the 63 hour pre-licensure Course I or FREC approved prelicense course requirement for those applying for their initial real estate license. 60 hours of instruction, 3 hour end-of-course exam.

Highlights:

  • Law References clearly distinguish between Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
  • New, updated and revised key figures and tables illustrate essential topics and concepts
  • Includes key terms, learning objectives, chapter summaries, and review questions with online answer keys, case studies and practice exam.
Florida Sales Assocaite Post-licensure Course:

Live Class

Online Class

CD Rom

 Post Licensing Education for Real Estate Sales Associates - updated regularly to reflect changes in Florida license law, this edition features expanded discussion on lead generation, financing, and Fair Housing Laws. Post-Licensing for Real Estate Sales Associates also covers topics such as license and general real estate law, real estate principles and practices, business planning, time management and contracts. Successful completion of this course fulfills the 45 hour FREC approved post-license course requirement for those renewing their initial real estate license. Course must be successfully completed before the first renewal of the initial license. End of course examination included.

Table of Contents:

  • Chapter 1: Legal Issues and Risk Management
  • Chapter 2: Fair Housing and the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Chapter 3: Business Planning and Time Management
  • Chapter 4: Prospecting for Listings
  • Chapter 5: Pricing the Property to Sell
  • Chapter 6: Making the Listings Presentation
  • Chapter 7: Listing Contracts
  • Chapter 8: Working with Buyers
  • Chapter 9: Sales and Option Contracts
  • Chapter 10: Writing and Presenting the Offer
  • Chapter 11: Exploring Mortgage Alternatives
  • Chapter 12: Acquiring Financing for the Property
  • Chapter 13: Closing the Real Estate Transaction
  • Chapter 14: Analysis and Management of Investment Property
  • Appendix A: Resources
  • Appendix B: Forms-To-Go
  • Practice Final Examination
  • Glossary Index
Principios, pràcticas y ley de bienes raìces en Florida, (Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices & Law - Spanish text translation, course taught in English)

Purchase Book

 This is the Spanish translation of the popular Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices & Law, the most comprehensive pre-licensing text in the state of Florida. The translation provides Spanish speakers with a second exciting option for learning key state-specific real estate concepts. Includes the latest information on Florida legislative changes, agency law, and mortgage and tax rates.

Highlights:

  • Glossary sites English terms
  • Law References clearly distinguish between Florida Statutes (F.S) and Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C).
  • New, updated and revised, key figures and tables that illustrate essential topics and concepts.
Florida Real Estate Broker Pre-licensure Course:

Live Class

Online Class

CD Rom

 Approved by the state of Florida, this text is essential for all broker students. The guide includes all necessary topics for the broker exam, complete with end-of-chapter questions and a practice final exam. This course fulfills the Course II FREC approved 72 hour broker pre-license coures requirement. Consists of 69 hours of instruction and a 3 hour end-of-course examination.

Expanded and updated content includes:

  • “Group” licenses
  • Antitrust laws
  • Liens on real property
  • Broker post-licensing renewal requirements
  • Disclosure requirements
  • Impact of telemarketing regulations
  • Escrow accounts
  • Complete coverage of all changes to Chapter 475F.S
  • Four case studies
  • Web links throughout all chapters
  • Over 270 end-of-chapter questions
  • A 100-question practice final
    Florida Real Estate Broker Post-licensure Courses: (BOTH courses must be taken to fulfill the state post-licensure requirement)

    Live Class

    Online Class

    CD Rom

    		 Real Estate Brokerage, A Managment Guide. This practical business guide provides you with the tools you need to establish and manage a successful real estate brokerage. By using an applications-oriented approach, it helps prepare you to become a more effective leader in today’s constantly changing business climate. There is no book that covers real estate brokerage in such a comprehensive manner. Accounts for 30 of the required 60 hours of post licensure instruction for licensed Florida real estate brokers. Must be completed before the first renewal of the initial broker's license.

    The text is organized around these topics:

    • How to become a leader and manager, including suggestions on improving communication skills.
    • Planning and organizing your office, including everything from ethics to finances, and even marketing and advertising.
    • Hiring and directing your staff, with suggestions on how to make employees more effective through professional development practices.
    • Tips for monitoring your operations and risk management

    Essentials of Real Estate Investments uses an effective blend of theory and practice, designed to help you navigate potential investment opportunities in the current real estate market. This user-friendly and interactive text explores the latest investment trends, tax laws, regulations, and market conditions. Accounts for 30 of the required 60 hours of post licensure instruction for licensed Florida real estate brokers. Must be completed before the first renewal of the initial broker's license.

    Highlights:

    • Principles and practices sections
    • Concise workbook format
    • Simplifies complex tax regulations
    • Many examples and real-life case studies to illustrate how to analyze investments
    Continuing Education and Professional Development Courses:
    14 hour Continuing Education (includes 3 hr core law) for Florida Real Estate Sales Associate, Broker Associate, or Broker:

    Live Class

    Online Class

    Distance Course

    		 Continuing Education for Florida Real Estate Professionals includes the most recent legislative changes to Florida law and FREC rule changes, as well as new information on property tax relief legislation, mortgage fraud, and more. After completing the post-licensing education requirement during the initial license period, active and inactive licensees must complete at least 14 hours of continuing education during every 2-year license period thereafter. This course includes the required 3 hours of core law.

    This updated course includes:

    • “In Practice Tips” to help you apply the law in your own professional real estate practice
    • New topics such as Property Tax Relief Legislation, Florida Anti-Kickback Laws, Junk Fax Protection, and Mortgage Fraud
    • Progress test questions in each chapter to reinforce key points
    • A complete review of every FREC rule change and every change to Chapter 475 F.S.
    Continuing Education Specialty Electives:
    Mortgage Fraud and Predatory Lending: What Every Agent Should Know (4 or 6 hours of CE credit)

    Live Class

    Online Class (no CE Credit given)

    		 This course addresses the hand-in-hand issues of: predatory lending and mortgage fraud, as well as how they affect foreclosed and repossessed properties. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific topic and includes a definition and discussion of the issue, relevant information, and the impact of the topic on real estate agents.

    CE credit available for INSTRUCTOR LED courses only. No CE credit for online course.
    Real Estate and Taxes! What Every Agent Should Know (4 or 6 hours of CE credit)

    Live Class

    Online Class (no CE Credit given)

    		 This course demystifies tax laws and their impact on anyone owning real estate. It explores the effects of tax law changes on real estate investments and helps agents know when to recommend that clients seek the advice of a tax professional.

    Features:

    • Computing home mortgage interest deduction
    • Taxation of profit and understanding how gains or losses are computed
    • Exclusion rule for gain on the sale of a principal residence (including the new IRS regulations)
    • Real-life examples and case studies on all concepts
    • Latest IRS home-office regulations

    CE credit available for INSTRUCTOR LED courses only. No CE credit for online course.
    Introduction to Commercial Real Estate (4 or 8 hours of CE credit)

    Live Class

    Online Class (no CE Credit given)

    		 This popular continuing education elective provides a comprehensive introduction to the potentially lucrative field of commercial real estate.Includes discussion on the categories of commercial property, the financial elements involved in real estate investments, and developing a marketing plan.

    Contents:

    • Characteristics of Commercial Investement Real Estate
    • Understanding and Analyzing Investment Returns
    • Income Tax Characteristics of the Real Estate Investment
    • Marketing Commercial and Investment Real Estate

    CE credit available for INSTRUCTOR LED courses only. No CE credit for online course.
    Property Management and Managing Risk (3 or 6 hours of CE credit)

    Live Class

    Online Class (no CE Credit given)

    		 This practical approach to property management explores the major functions of practioners, including giving practical direction on how to juggle property management and sales while managing liability.

    Contents:

    • Introduction to Professional Property Management
    • The Manager-Owner Relationship
    • The Management Plan
    • Leases and Tenant Issues
    • Managing Residential Properties
    • Managing Emergency and Tenant Safety Issues

    CE credit available for INSTRUCTOR LED courses only. No CE credit for online course.
    Real Estate Finance Today (4 or 6 Hours of CE credit)

    Live Class

    Online Class (no CE Credit given)

    		 Building on strong finance principles, this course covers residential real estate financing basics and mortgage lending trends. Discussion includes new, recently-available loan products, government influences on real estate finance, and current issues like subprime lending and foreclosures. Case studies provide practical exercises in financing.

    CE credit available for INSTRUCTOR LED courses only. No CE credit for online course.
    Real Estate Investment Fundamentals (4, 6, or 8 Hours of CE Credit)

    Live Class

    Online Class (no CE Credit given)

    		 This course reviews basic investment concepts, but focuses on applying measurement concepts (equity dividend rates, financial management rate of return) including a complete residential or commercial investment analysis.

    Features:

    • Complete coverage of investment basics, including formulas, calculations, and examples
    • Explanations of the three tools for estimating the value of a real estate investment (Capitalization rate, Cash-on-cash return, and Financial management rate of return)
    • Problems and solutions on the time value of money
    • Case studies to determine the FMRR on a real estate investment
    • Worsheets for each step of the case studies (when textbooks are purchased)

    CE credit available for INSTRUCTOR LED courses only. No CE credit for online course.
    3 hour Core Law (required to fulfill the 14 Hour CE obligation)

    Live Class

    		 Florida licensure law requires 3 of the 14 hours of required continuing education be core law. This course is designed to fulfill the 3 hour core law requirement for agents who have chosen to fulfill their CE obligation through electives, and so are lacking in the core law section.

    For those agents who have opted to take the full 14 hour CE course offered through FSSRE, the core law requirement is fulfilled. For those who have not, even it they have a surplus of CE hours, this course is still required.

    "A licensee must take the 3-hour Core Law course at least once during each licensure renewal period and will receive 3 hours credit toward the 14 hour requirement. In such event, the “specialty” course hours must total at least 11 hours. A licensee who takes the 3-hour Core Law course in each year of the renewal period shall be allowed a total of 6 hours toward the 14-hour requirement. In such event, the “specialty” course hours must total at least 8 hours. The purpose of this paragraph is to encourage licensees to keep abreast of changes in the law by taking the Core Law course in each year of the renewal period." (Rule 61J2-3.009)
    FSSRE Specialty Certifications:
    Certified Short Sale Specialist

    Live Class

    		 In accordance with the National Association of Realtors bylaws section 10, FSSRE offers a unique certification for agents endeavouring to assist homeowners facing foreclosure. Students successfully completing the course will receive a certification adminstered by FSSRE. This course does not currently qualify for CE credit.

    This course covers many aspects of the foreclosure and pre-foreclosure market, including:

    • Understanding the Mortgage Crisis
    • The Foreclosure Process
    • Foreclosure Alternatives
    • Why would the lender prefer a real estate professional’s assistance?
    • Where does the BPO fit in? (and what is a BPO anyway?)
    • Sophisticated bank robbery (Beware of dishonest schemes)
    • Disclose, disclose, disclose!
    • How to use short sales and pre-foreclosures to generate an honest income

    This professional certification is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Association of Realtors. It is offered in accordance with the National Association of Realtors Bylaws section 10.