Professional Development – Register now for these great courses!

How To Hire the Right Assistant
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
RAHB office – 505 York Blvd. Hamilton, ON L8R 3K4
$45.00 + HST        CE:    3

This session will help you understand the hiring process for, and how to work effectively with, an assistant.  At the conclusion of this course, you will:

  • Have a grasp of the pros and cons of different types of professional assistants, the rules around employee vs. independent contractor and licensed vs. un-licensed assistants
  • Understand compensation models and regulations
  • Have a complete road map for defining job descriptions, creating an operations manual and how to turn your assistant’s real estate job into a business
  • Have a complete system for attracting, interviewing, and hiring a professional assistant
  • Have a complete library of forms to move through the “90 Day Road Map” process

 

GeoWarehouse Features
Monday, November 3, 2014
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
RAHB office – 505 York Blvd. Hamilton
Free     CE:    2

GeoWarehouse Features is designed to answer common questions many real estate sales professionals have  about the features and functionality of GeoWarehouse.

  • Newer features available in reports;
  • How to purchase property surveys;
  • Working with condos and how to order, purchase and download condo status certificates online
  • And much more!

 

MPAC
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
RAHB office – 505 York Blvd. Hamilton
Free     CE: 3

This presentation  will cover the following topics:
* MPAC’s role and responsibilities
* Property assessment in Ontario
* How assessed values are established
* Assessment update
* Real estate market overview
* Reviewing property assessments
* Topical issues/current news

Register for these courses by emailing:  angelam@rahb.ca.

Professional Development Courses

Plan to attend these professional development offerings:

Accredited Senior Agent (ASA) Designation
Working with mature and senior clients is different, and takes special skills.  Participants in the ASA designation course will learn the skills and receive the tools to work successfully with their senior clients.

When:                  Wednesday, September 10
                                   and Thursday, September 11, 2014
                                   9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day

Where:                RAHB office – McCullough Rooms

Instructor:       Chris Newell

CE Credits:       11

Cost:                      $299 plus HST for RAHB members;
                          $350 plus HST for non-members

Check out the flyer for more info and to register, or contact Angela at angelam@rahb.ca or 905.529.8101 x 233.

 

Free Course – Point2
Learn how to maximize your online exposure and get more leads.

Over 90 per cent of buyers use the Internet to search for homes, so improving your online web presence has never been more critical.  This presentation will teach you how to promote your real estate website, reach your target audience and blast ahead of your competitors on search engine results.

When:        Tuesday, September 16, 2014
                        9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Where:       RAHB office – McCullough Rooms

Cost:            FREE

Contact Angela to register:  angelam@rahb.ca or 905.529.8101 x233.

RAHB Professional Development Days

October 7 – 9, 2014

RAHB members only – Register before
September 5, 2014 – FREE

After September 5, – $25 + HST/course
Non-members – $45 + HST/course

  • Keep up to date and learn new skills
  • Network
  • Register for one or several sessions
  • Earn free credits

Course selections:

Online Privacy and Security – Kathy Holgeveen – 3 CEs
Door Knocking and Cold Calling – How Passé – Amie Ferris – 3 CEs
Grow Your Business with Email and Social Media – Mark Brodsky – 2 CEs
• Social Media Marketing Made Simple – Mark Brodsky – 1 CE
FINTRAC/PCMLTFA – Cassandra Agnew-Walker – 3 CEs
Review of Retrofit – Robert Simpson, Fire Prevention Officer – 3 CEs
Mould – Richard Merkley – 2 CEs

Check out the Professional Development Days booklet and register now! For more information, contact Angela at 905.529.8101 x 233 or angelam@rahb.ca

MCE Courses – RAHB offering FOUR MCE-credit courses for the Summer

The New Real Estate Wave:  Tapping into the Grey Market
Wednesday, July 25, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor:   Barry Lebow
3 MCE Credits

Feng Shui 101
Thursday, July 26, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor:  Sharon Hay
3 MCE Credits

iPhone Tips 101
Wednesday, August 8, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Instructor:  Joel Shears
2 MCE Credits

The Complete Story – GeoWarehouse From Top to Bottom
Thursday, August 9, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor:  John Wagner-Stafford
3 MCE Credits

For more information or to register, use the link on Message of the Day (MOD) or go to REALTOR Link® “Education” button.