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Education News
Page down for info regarding changes to licensing law effective July 1, 2008 and to view some non-GRAR Education Opportunities!
Members - Did you know that you can...
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View your GRAR Education History and/or
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Register for a GRAR course online.
To do so, log onto Grar.org and click on View My Dues and Fees (up top) or click here to get logged in.
Once logged in, click on Education History, View/Register Education Course or Education Calendar in lower section to register for courses.
Changes to NYS Licensing Law Eff. July 1, 2008
Change in Salesperson’s Licensing Application: Effective July 1, 2008, if you are interested in becoming a licensed sales agent, New York State has passed a law increasing the requirement from a 45 hour course to a 75 hour course. Click here to see changes to Paragraph 4 (d) of subdivision 1-A of section 441 of the real property law.
Change in Broker Licensing Application: Effective July 1, 2008, an individual wishing to obtain a broker’s license must do so within 8 years of obtaining their real estate salesperson’s license or the NYS Department of State can require them to repeat the initial 75 hour salesperson’s course. Click here for the complete details of the change to paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 of section 441 of the real property law.
Fair Housing Component to CE for Real Estate Licensees: Effective July 1, 2008, there will be an important change to the continuing education requirement for salespersons and brokers.
This new law mandates that any real estate licensee who is not grandfathered from education and renews their license on or after July 1, 2008 is required to have at least 3 hours of fair housing related instruction in the 22.5 hours of approved continuing education. This new requirement will ensure that REALTORS® are well prepared to meet the diverse housing needs of clients and customers. Click here for the full text of the bill.
Education News Delivered Bi-weekly in E&E Update
New in 2008, the GRAR Education and Events (E&E) Update is sent to members electronically, every other Monday, updating them about upcoming professional development classes, along with information on upcoming events. For more information on Professional Development, please contact our Education Department at (585) 341-2150 or GRAREducation@grar.net. Early registration for classes is suggested in order to process students' certificates, class materials, etc.
Upcoming Non-GRAR Education Opportunities
The York State Builders Association Research and Education Foundation (NYSBA REF) and partnering locals will be hosting a number of educational programs in the upcoming months. These programs are widely respected educational opportunities to help improve skills and advance personal knowledge. See individual flyers for details.
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~Seminar at Sea~
Join us for a 15 hour package of Real Estate C. E., held during days 'at sea' on a cruise to the western Caribbean.
- CE Package Price is $125/person, payable prior to sailing.
- 5 Day Western Caribbean Carnival Cruise, departing from Tampa, Florida, January 17-22, 2009.
See Brochure for Seminar at Sea highlights and included courses and the Cruise Info Sheet for cabin pricing and deposit info. Passport or original state birth certificate with raised seal required.
For cruise reservations, contact Lynne at Flamingo Travel at 866-461-4333 or e-mail. For GRAR CE package rgistration, contact the GRAR Education Dept online at www.grar.org, by phone at 585-341-2150 or e-mail. |
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