Other Real Estate Classes & Events

Classes & events reflected on this page are not sponsored/endorsed by GRAR

GRI - II (Broker Advance)

Presented by the Michigan Association of REALTORS^®, the Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS^®, and the Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS^®.

Topics covered include Risk Management, Principles of Seller Representation, Principles of Buyer Representation, From Contract to Closing ... and more!

DATE: May 7, 8, 14, 15 (2012)
TIME: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS^® (5830 Venture Park Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49009; 269-382-1597)
COST: Members $375 - Online Registration $360
RSVP: Register online at www.mirealtors.com and save $15!

REGISTRATIONS MUST BE IN BY APRIL 30, 2012

This seminar qualifies for 30 hours of Broker license credit + 3 hours of Fair Housing

Please click to access registration flyer (PDF)

Successfully Selling HUD Homes

Join presenter Randy Charboneau, REALTOR^® and HUD Local Listing Broker, for an introduction to the HUD Home Selling Process.

Topics to be covered include HUD's Broker/Agent Registration, Online bidding instructions, How to find & show HUD Homes, BLB resources, Rules for selling HUD Homes, HUD contracts & addendums, advertising for HUD Homes ... and more!

DATE: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
TIME: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS^®, 660 Kenmoor Ave SE
FEE: NO COST for GRAR Members!
RSVP: Please call (616) 262-0001 or e-mail randy@independence-realty.com

Effective Negotiating for Real Estate Professionals (ABR ELECTIVE COURSE!)

This course will show you how to consistently secure the best outcomes for your clients and communicate effectively under pressure. You'll discover techniques for client counseling and advocating for the client, and study the art of influence and persuasion.

THIS CLASS COUNTS AS AN ABR ELECTIVE!

DATE: Thursday, May 31, 2012
TIME: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: GRAR
COST: $110 Includes continental breakfast and boxed lunch

Link to class website to register and pay

Due date for registration is May 28

Brought to you by the WCR - Western Michigan Chapter - and sponsored by Macatawa Bank.

Free HUD Training Class!

Cityside Management Corporation and HHN & Associates LLC will offer a free HUD training class at GRAR on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Topics covered include:

• Overview of Changes from M&M II to M&M III
• Introduction of FHA Loan Product
• HUD FHA Loan Requirements

... and more!

Donuts and coffee will be available

THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR EVERYBODY!

Please RSVP online!

Please click to access event flyer (PDF)

2012 MMLA West Chapter Golf Outing

The MMLA (Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association) West Chapter invites you to attend the MMLA Western Chapter Annual Golf Outing. The event is scheduled for June 11, 2012, at The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe in Grand Rapids. Plan now to participate in this wonderful event!

Each registration includes: Box lunch, appetizers, 2 drink tickets on the course, driving range balls, awards and prize opportunities.

DATE: Monday, June 11, 2012
LOCATION: The Golf Club at Thornapple Point
COST: FULL DAY - $400 per foursome; $125 per individual golfer; $30 per non-golfer
RSVP: REGISTER ONLINE

SCHEDULE:
9:00 - 9:45 AM Registration, Bag drop, Rise & Shine Bar
9:45 - 10:00 AM Golfers position themselves at assigned hole
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Shot Gun Start - Scramble format
3:00 - 4:30 PM Appetizers, Cocktails (cash bar), Networking, Awards

ACT NOW! Space is limited to the first 130 golfers who RSVP, so please register early! registrations will be taken on a first come first serve basis and will not be accepted unless accompanied by payment in full. Registrations that are canceled after June 4, 2012, are not refundable. If canceled prior to June 4, 2012, there is a $25 per person cancellation fee.

QUESTIONS?
Amy Hayes (616) 447-7618
Dave Ondersma (616) 662-3110
Jeff Brom (616) 301-1627

MSHDA/RD (Rural Development) Continuing Education

DATE: Thursday, June 7
TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
LOCATION: GRAR Auditorium
COST: Free for GRAR members with a Pre-registration from a Fifth Third loan officer!
CONTACT: Michael Peddie, Fifth Third Bank Regional Mortgage Manager (616) 653-9623