NORTH CAROLINA
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
General Update (In-Person: #9926 / Zoom: #5926) - (For provisional and non-BIC brokers) - Topics for 2025-26 include: Agency, NCREC Frequently Asked Questions, Fair Housing, Licensing & Education, and Law and Rules Scripting.
BIC Update (In-Person: #8826 / Zoom: #5826) - (BICs and "BIC Eligible" only) - Topics for 2025-26 include: Agency, NCREC Frequently Asked Questions, Fair Housing, Law and Rules Scripting, and BIC Responsibilities.
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NEW for 2025 - Fair Housing (In-Person: #3386 / Zoom: #3748) - Today’s real estate practitioner must establish business practices that comply with fair housing laws and offer equal professional service to all. Consistency, objectivity, and documentation are critical in accomplishing this objective. This 4-hour course includes the topics pertinent to fair housing in today's real estate world, including the law, property management, advertising, and diversity and unconscious bias.
Buying and Selling Properties in Historic Districts in NC (In-Person: #3907) - In this course you will learn about the legal background for historical zoning, some of the various types of homes and buildings considered “historic”, some of the elements of historic architecture, and also the materials often found in historic homes. You might not leave with all the answers to dealing with historic properties, but you will at least know the questions to ask and some background to consider. At the end of the course, you will have a working knowledge of historic districts and be able to explain issues to both sellers and buyers who are not familiar with historic district controls and goals.
The Contract Maze (In-Person: #2430 / Zoom: #3633) - A real estate elective course designed to navigate the intricate details and elusive question of "When does an offer become a contract?"
Everyday Ethics in Real Estate (In-Person: #3340 / Zoom: #3724) - This is the latest information from the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Nation Associations of Realtors (NAR). Students will gain greater insight into the responsibilities and duties required of Realtors and recommended sanctions for violations of the Code. This course meets the NAR requirements of the ethics training required by the Board of Realtors.
Managing the Home Inspection (In-Person: #3469) - The home inspection is one of the most crucial parts of the home buying process. Offers are finalized or revoked as a result of a home inspector’s report. A home inspection can be a source of anxiety for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. However, real estate agents can ease some of their clients’ anxieties by helping them to be better educated and prepared for the home inspection process. A good home inspection should be thorough so that all parties have confidence when completing the home buying process.
Property Management and Managing Risk (In-Person: #2390 / Zoom: #3629) - This property management course summarizes the primary goals of different types of property managers and lists resources that help managers acquire the skills needed to achieve those goals.
Red Flags: Property Inspection Guide (In-Person: #2206 / Zoom: #3780) - This class offers updated information for agents inspecting properties. Topics include asbestos, hazardous vegetation, structural problems, environmental hazards, and much more.
Selling in HOAs (In-Person: #1962 / Zoom: #1963) - The Selling in HOAs course’s goal is to educate the real estate agent in all matters concerning Community Associations, why they exist, how they function, understand the financials, what they need to know for closings, the differences between a townhome and a condominium, what to look for in amenities, insurance types, and anything else that may affect the sale of a property in a Community Association. In today's real estate market, many errors are made principally due to the lack of knowledge of agents and what they need to look for in a transaction. They can't seek the right answers if they do not even know the questions to ask. This course is designed to give them a background, so they have the knowledge to protect their clients and the public.