Real Estate Seminars

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All of our seminars can be delivered in one to four hour sessions. They can also be combined for a half or full day workshops. All of our seminars can be tailored to fit your specific needs or concerns.

Many of our programs are already approved for Continuing Education credits. Please contact us for more information.

Real Estate Seminars

Why REALTORS® are Targeted: Creating a Safer Workplace for all Real Estate Professionals
Every Agent's Five-Step Plan for Open Houses, Listing Appointments & Vacant Properties
Living Safe: A Program to Teach You to Live, Work and Play More Safely
Extra, Extra, Extra Broker and Agents: Top Five Things You Do Everyday that can have You Arrested and Indicted
20 Questions, 20 Answers on How to Deter, Detect & Defend against Identity Theft:
Top 15 Social Media Safety Tools: Protecting You in Today's Viral World
Laying the Groundwork for Safety: Knowledge, Awareness and Empowerment
Property Appraisers: Top 10 Safety Tools for Property Appraisers
Top 10 Dos and Don'ts for Reducing Property Appraisers' Liability

Why REALTORS® are Targeted

Creating a Safer Workplace for all Real Estate Professionals

Public perception. The average consumer thinks real estate professionals are wealthy. You drive nice cars, always dress professionally and work in really nice offices. Is public perception and reality different? Learn the who, what, where, when and why about crimes against real estate professionals and how you can decrease your chances of being victimized.

Did you know…

The majority of attacks on REALTORS® occurred in the afternoons on Thursday or Friday
Nearly 30% of attacked victims are men
Most attacks did not occur inside major metro areas
Guns are used roughly 50% of the time in attacks
Robbery was the intention going into the attack but frequently resulted in murder

"Why REALTORS® are Targeted" is an extraordinary program, particularly when tailored to fit your organization. Contact us for more information on bringing Why REALTORS® are Targeted to you.

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Every Agent's Five-Step Plan

Every Agent's Five-Step Plan for Open Houses, Listing Appointments & Vacant Properties

The Most Dangerous Part of Your Day

There are many risky situations real estate professionals put themselves in every day as part of their on-the-job duties. Among those are hosting open houses, going on listing appointments and visiting vacant properties. But there are certain steps and procedures to follow to decrease the chances of bad things happening to you while performing these necessary components of your job.

From this program you will…

Learn the warning signs of a potentially dangerous situation
Learn the safe way to prepare for, conduct, and close up an open house
Learn the process for conducting a safe listing appointment
Learn about foreclosed properties and how to work them safety

"Every Agent's Five-Step Plan for Open Houses, Listing Appointments & Vacant Properties" is a necessity for all real estate professionals. Contact us for more information on bringing Every Agent's Five-Step Plan to your members today.

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Living Safe

A Program to Teach You to Live, Work and Play More Safely

Most Americans spend 30-40% of their week at work. The rest of the time is spent with family and friends at home or in public places. In this program you will learn Andrew's Five Second Rule and how it will help you to live, work and play more safely. It will give you the tools and techniques to keep you and your family safe in all aspects of your life.

From this program you will…

Discover how to physically safeguard your home
Learn how to keep your family safe while using social media
Learn the components of a healthy lifestyle, including how to deal with and prevent stress at work
Discover how to stay safe while on the road

"Living Safe" is an interactive program tailored to fit your staff and their concerns. Contact us for more information on bringing Living Safe to you.

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Extra, Extra, Extra: Brokers and Agents

Top Five Things You do Everyday that Can have You Arrested and Indicted

As a real estate professional, you have many responsibilities including keeping up with all the laws and regulations you're required to follow. Get the latest updates to protect you, your staff and your clients. Protect your offices, your name and reputation by arming yourself with knowledge.

From this program you will…

Learn why thousands of real estate professionals were arrested in 2011
Discover where your office's liability exposure and risk comes from
Learn to use laws and regulations to develop an office safety plan, including data security, workplace violence prevention, CPTED and more.

"Extra, Extra, Extra: Brokers and Agents" is a vital program whether you have a staff of one or one thousand. We can tailor this program to your industry and individual offices. Contact us for more information on bringing Extra, Extra, Extra Brokers and Agents to you.

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20 Questions, 20 Answers - Identity Theft

20 Questions, 20 Answers on How to Deter, Detect & Defend against Identity Theft

Identity theft is the number one crime in the United States. One person in four will experience identity theft in some form within their lifetime. So chances are if you haven't been a victim, you know someone who was.

Identity thieves can not only empty your bank accounts and max out your credit cards but they can also ruin your credit, your name and your reputation. Cleaning up the mess can take endless hours and large amounts of cash. Discover how to protect yourself and your family by learning from the most common issues regarding identity theft.

From this program you will…

Learn the newest scams and schemes targeting you and the personal information of your clients
Get up-to-date information on rules and regulations regarding data theft protection
Discover how to safeguard information when using email, the Internet and other electronic services
Learn the steps to take if you or a client become a victim of identity theft

"20 Questions, 20 Answers on How to Deter, Detect & Defend against Identity Theft" is an essential program. Whether you work in an office, at home, whether you are an administrator or a staff member, this program will arm you with the tools necessary to decrease your chances of becoming an identity theft victim. Contact us for more information on bringing 20 Questions, 20 Answers to you.

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Top 15 Social Media Safety Tools

Protecting You in Today's Viral World

Social media is our latest craze. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are our normal icons. But when I started receiving news tweets from CNN, I knew social media was here to stay.

This class is not about what app to use, it's about how to use today's technology safely. In today's economy, you must use all the tools available to you to be successful. But that doesn't mean letting your guard down when using these vital tools. Learn the rewards and pitfalls of using social media in your business and the top 15 tools to help you stay safe with social media.

From this program you will…

Discover techniques to safeguard your laptops, smart phones and other electronic devices from predators
Learn how to use the settings in different social media sites to ensure your information and your clients' information is protected
Learn how to protect your name and reputation on the Internet
Learn the answers to those questions we had to ask our children

"Top 15 Social Media Safety Tools" is an up-to-date look at the ever-changing world of social media. Contact us for more information on bringing Top 15 Social Media Safety Tools to you and start maximizing your time online.

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Laying the Groundwork for Safety

Knowledge, Awareness and Empowerment

Last year was one of the most violent years in the real estate industry. We saw an increase in threats, robberies, assaults, and even murder. Now, more than ever, you must arm yourself with the tools and techniques you need to keep you safe while doing the everyday tasks of your job.

In this interactive program, we will teach you how to become more aware of your surroundings and the potentially dangerous situations you may find yourself in. We will also teach you how to react in a variety of situations. You will leave this class with knowledge, awareness and empowerment.

From this program you will…

Learn where and how crime is being committed in your industry
Discover how to protect yourself and others when potentially dangerous situations arise
Identify the truth and myths about firearms, tasers and Mace
Learn how to react when bad things happen

"Laying the Groundwork for Safety" is an extraordinary program, particularly when tailored to fit your organization and staff. Contact us for more information on bringing Laying the Groundwork for Safety to you.

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Property Appraisers: Top 10 Safety Tips

Top 10 Safety Tips for Property Appraisers

Property Appraisers enter dangerous situations everyday. How do you know that abandoned property is really vacant? How do you know those homeowners don't want to cause you harm? In this program, learn the processes needed to keep you safe when entering any property type. Learn how to become more aware of your surroundings and the potentially dangerous situations you may find yourself in. You will also learn how to react in a variety of situations and leave with knowledge, awareness and empowerment.

From this program you will…

Learn about current crimes in your industry, today's criminals and how you could be at risk.
Learn how to approach a vacant or foreclosed property safely and know what to look for to ensure safety.
Identify the proper safety procedures for working with clients in their homes.

"Property Appraisers" is an extraordinary program, particularly when tailored to fit your organization and staff. Contact us for more information on bringing Property Appraisers to you.

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Top 10: Reducing Property Appraisers' Liability

Top 10 Do's and Don'ts for Reducing Property Appraisers' Liability

From this course, property appraisers will learn how to decrease their liability and risk of litigation by becoming more familiar with real estate laws and regulations that affect their day-to-day business. Participants will increase their on-the-job skills and knowledge by learning how to prepare and carry out a variety of situations encountered daily in their industry. Participants will improve their professional standards in the office and in the field by creating ethical workplace practices and security plans and procedures.

From this program you will…

Discover more about real estate laws and regulations including why property appraisers are being arrested.
Learn the professional practices to use in your office including how to use social media ethically and how to secure and protect your clients' information.
Learn the best practices for working with vacant properties to protect yourself and your clients from litigation.
Identify the risk factors within your office and learn the necessary components of your written safety plan.

"Top 10 Dos and Don'ts for Reducing Property Appraisers' Liability" is an extraordinary program, particularly when tailored to fit your organization and staff. Contact us for more information on bringing Top 10 Dos and Don'ts for Reducing Property Appraisers' Liability to you.

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