SYSTEM REQs
HELP NUMBERS
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
While you may use the minimal requirements shown below, we recommend using a faster system and faster Internet connection. Some courses may take time to download on 56k modem. If your computer is not up to par, the local library should have on-site computers available and connected to the Internet free of charge.
• IBM PC Compatible Computer (minimum 200 MHz processor with 32MB RAM)
• Sound Card with speakers or headphones
• SVGA (800x600) video card, driver, and monitor
• Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP or VISTA
• Internet connection (minimum 56Kbps recommended)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or greater (free download below)
• Macromedia Shockwave/Flash Player 7.0 (free download below)
Free Downloads
If you do not meet the software requirements from above, please download the latest version by clicking on the links below.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
For sales/enrollment help call 1.877.230.9485
FAQS
1. What is the cost of the course and what methods of payment are accepted?
A:The cost of each course is located in the course catalog. You may pay using all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) and Telecheck.
2. Is it secure to send my credit card information over the internet?
A:Yes. We use a secure site since credit card transactions are very sensitive in nature.
3. What happens if I get disconnected from the internet?
A:If you are disconnected from the Internet, you will need to log back into your account. In this case, you will return to the beginning of the lesson you were working on.
4.Can I take the course from various locations and computers?
A:Our courses are set up for students to access their account from any computer that is compatible and has Internet access.
5. What happens if I have technical difficulties or the system malfunctions during the course?
A:If you experience any problem while taking the course, please call 1-800-442-1149
6. Can I take this course with the AOL browser?
A:Although you can take the course with any browser of your choosing please note that our technical support team is not able to provide assistance in the event of a problem while taking a course with the AOL browser.
It is possible to use another browser while signed on with AOL, which we highly suggest. To do this, log in to AOL and minimize the program. While still connected to the internet, click on the START button in the lower left hand corner of your screen. Click PROGRAMS, then click INTERNET EXPLORER, the program icon will have a blue "e".
7. Do I need to use a PC? What if I have a Macintosh?
A:If you have a MAC you can still sign on to take any of our classes. Many of our customers have taken their courses on a MAC and had no problems whatsoever. However, be aware that our technical support team may be unable to assist you should you encounter technical difficulties. If you have a MAC, you will need the latest version of internet explorer as well as the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player.
8. Do I need to have sound on my computer to take these classes?
A:While sound is another feature of our courses, it is not necessary for a customer to have sound in order to learn the course material or complete the course. All information played in audio is also displayed in text by the course player.
9. How do I get a username or password? What do I use it for? What should I do if I forget it?
A:The username and password is selected by the student. It should be easily remembered; we suggest the student use their email address. Students will use the same username and password each time they log in to the virtual university page to access their course. Returning students are able to log in using the Returning Student section on the home page of the virtual university. If a student forgets his/her password, he/she can call 800-442-1149 to request this information.
10. How to get the credit hours reported?
It depends on your state, please call our support center for more information.
11. Who do I contact to take the State Real Estate Exam?
A:Contact your State's Real Estate Commissions board to sign up and register for the state exam.
12. Can the pre-licensing courses be repeated for state post licensing requirements or the SAE in Texas?
A:No, the courses you took for your pre-licensing can not be repeated as post license / SAE courses.
13. If I am licensed in another state, how many credit hours are required to get a Real Estate license in Texas?
A:Texas does not offer reciprocity with any other states in regards to real estate licensure. To become licensed in the state of Texas, an out of state licensee must meet all current Texas licensing requirements.
More about continuing ed
Continuing Ed
All active licensees licensed after January 1, 1980, must complete at least 24 hours of approved continuing education course work during each four year renewal period. Note : Salespersons who complete the 25 hour post license course in their first year of licensure may count that course as meeting only 6 hours of the CE requirement for the first renewal period.
In the succeeding 3 years of their first renewal period, such salespersons must complete an additional 18 hours of CE courses in order to renew their licenses. (Georgia Real Estate License Law and Rules and Regulations, Chapter 520-2-.07(7).)
Salespersons and Brokers renew their license every 4 years in the month of their birth.
Code of Ethics 6 Hrs
Asset Management 3 Hrs
Environmental Hazards 3 Hrs
Fair Housing 3 Hrs
Tax Favorable Real Estate Transactions
This course discusses the application of current tax advantages of using both qualified and non-qualified tax products such as IRAs, SEP IRA, 401k, Roth IRAs and charitable gift annuities. The use of these applications will provide the real estate professional with the opportunity to create a long standing and profitable relationship with his or her clients, as well as attracting a more sophisticated investor wishing to find an alternative to 1031 exchanges.
Approved Course Number(s):
52050
1031 Real Estate Exchanges
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows for a tax deferment on the exchange of "like kind" income-producing property. In essence, an individual may trade an old income-producing or commercial capital asset for a new one of "like kind" without paying tax on any of the gains. Instead, the tax is deferred until the chain of exchanges is permanently broken.
Commercial real property can qualify for a tax-deferred exchange, providing that the transaction is properly managed through the cooperation of many different professionals. This module outlines the uses of 1031 exchanges, covering what constitutes exchangeable property, the definition of "like kind," the roles of different professionals in 1031 exchanges, the benefits and drawbacks, as well as the different types of exchanges commonly used for real estate transactions.
A real estate professional familiar with the Section 1031, its meaning, use and scope, will be able to expand his or her clientele base and will be better equipped to advise investor and commercial clients over the course of their transactions, from the property finding phase through closing.
Approved Course Number(s):
54026
ERC Relocation: Assisting Corporate Transferees
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Relocation presents an array of new challenges and opportunities to all real estate professionals. This course covers the definition of “relocation” and the development of the relocation industry. We explain how relocation affects the roles of various real estate professionals, including appraisers, home inspectors and real estate salespersons, and brokers.
We walk the student through a relocation transaction, covering the assignment, or re-assignment, of an employee through the selling of the employee’s home. Some of the steps in this process require specific explanation. This course covers those points in specific lessons; for example, we devote one lesson to how different companies manage relocation and the types of programs that they commonly institute. The latter half of this course addresses how relocation affects common real estate concerns. These concerns include disclosure law, agency, tax law, fair housing, and non-discrimination issues.
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the definition and development of the relocation business.
- Appreciate the impact relocation has had on the professional roles of those persons traditionally associated with the real estate industry.
- Grasp the various steps in the relocation process.
- Recognize the various steps that comprise a relocation transaction.
- Understand the different types of relocation plans and programs.
- Recognize fair housing legislation as it relates to relocation.
- Know how to avoid unfair discrimination.
- Recognize the various protected classes under federal fair housing legislation.
- Comprehend the importance of agency and property disclosure.
Approved Course Number(s):
50910
Environmental Hazards
Approval Code: 38489
This course is designed to increase your knowledge about expanding environmental issues and laws that have an impact on environmental problems. This course Identifies the procedures used to locate toxic waste sites, the responsibilities for clean up and steps that may be taken to minimize future liabilities.
While real estate agents are not expected to be environmental experts, the same disclosure rules apply as to other facts about a property. That is, if environmental information is known to the sales agent and it would affect a prudent purchaser's decision to buy, it must be disclosed. Because of this, licensees should be familiar with the nature of these problems as well as the laws and regulations that are intended to protect both the consumer and the environment.
Cities Served:
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Support for Georgia real estate continuing ed online classes including Georgia real estate code of ethics,fair housing,environmental hazards,contractacts & sales agreements & 1031 real estate exchanges
Support for Georgia real estate continuing ed online classes including Georgia real estate code of ethics,fair housing,environmental hazards,contractacts & sales agreements & 1031 real estate exchanges
