Education News

If you work with international clients and customers, the CIPS Institute provides much needed training and understanding of cultural and business differences you need to know, investment assessments and international economic trends.  It's a week of intensive education and networking to get your international business started using hands-on tools you can use.

The CIPS Institute will be held March 29 through April 2, 2010.  Four independent sessions will be held.  Sign up for all 5 days or you pick and choose your courses.  Sessions offered are:

    Asia/Pacific and International Real Estate - March 29, 2010
    The Americas and International Real Estate - March 30, 2010
    International Investment and Finance - March 31 & April 1, 2010
    Europe and International Real Estate - April 2, 2010

Special Pricing available for MAR members:

    5-Day CIPS Institute: $695 Non-Members $595 MAR Members

    2-Day Investment Course: $289 Non-Members $279 MAR Members

    1-Day Course: $169 Non-Members $159 MAR Members

The Institute will be held at the Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS located at 8403 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA  22031

Click here to learn more and to register.

 
Come to the Breakfast of Champions and hear nationally known industry speaker, Doug Smith, deliver his new fascinating presentation entitled "Rising To The Top".

Hear Doug answer these questions and more -

• Why are some agents doing really well right now, while others are failing?
• What simple practices and approaches are creating opportunities in this market?
• Is motivation really the answer to success ... or is it something else?
• and MORE, MORE, MORE

Join your colleagues in either White Marsh or Frederick.  Click here for more information and to register.

Check your knowledge on the new RESPA rules with NAR's new quiz.  Explore the variety of self quizzes that can help you become better informed.  Click here to view the entire list of available NAR quizzes in a variety of topical areas.

For those interested in upgrading their license status to Associate Broker or Broker of Record, consider taking the GRI program.  All 4 classroom Series (100, 200, 300 & 400) will meet the education hours to sit for the Associate Broker/Broker of Record exam. 

Registration for Series 400, starting May 4, 2010, in Annapolis, is Now Open!  Click here to register.

For the complete GRI schedule,click here.

Consider the 2010 REALTOR^® Institute program.  NAR surveys show that those with designations earn 50% MORE than those without designations.

Obtain the skills necessary to compete in today's market and to provide a high level of professional service to your clients by securing a strong educational foundation.  GRI will give you the tools and knowledge you need to provide customers and clients superior service.

Set yourself apart. Start earning the GRI Designation today!  Click here

Note:  The GRI schedule changes throughout the year.  Please revisit on a periodic basis for the most up-to-date schedule.

Grab right now the numerous FREE publications available to you, as a member, under NAR's "Right Tools - Right Now" campaign.  Click here to view a list from which to choose. They're all FREE!

Members Click here to view FREE webinars too!

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