Education & Products
Appraisal Conference - March 13-14, 2003
Attend the 2003 Appraisal Conference at the Ho Chunk Hotel and Casino in Baraboo (near Wisconsin Dells) on
March 13-14,
2003.
2001-2002 Continuing Education-Still Available!
The 2001-2002 Continuing Education is still
available! You can also complete the 2001-2002 continuing education requirements by using either our Video-Internet version or the Self-Study Booklet/Internet version. Call and register today.
For New Recruits! Sales Prelicense Course - Madison
This program is also available through self-study video or a self-study Internet program.
To obtain a real estate license in the state of Wisconsin, you must first complete 72 hours of approved education courses such as our sales and prelicensing course.
Second, you must pass a state-administered exam. The WRA is offering an 8-day Accelerated 72 Hours Sales program on
March 3-6, 10-13, 2003 and
May 5-8, 12-15, 2003 at the WRA in Madison. Brokers can purchase a $50 discount coupon for only $10, which entitles your new recruit to a $50 discount on the registration fee.
Your new recruits can be ready to take the exam as soon as they complete the class. Call 1-800-279-1972 to register!
It Will be Smooth Sailing with Quickstart
New agents will want to attend the four-day QuickStart Program (offered in two parts as two-day sessions). Course contents include working with FSBO and expired listings,
 farming, advertising, technology tools, creating a business plan, time management, listing presentations, overcoming objections, working with buyers, closing techniques and more.
Modules 3 and 4 will be offered
March 19-20, 2003 in
Madison and Modules 1 and 2 will be offered April 2-3, 2003 in Madison.
The fee is only $230; however, the WRA offers a new member discount of $40, making the cost of this course only $190. This is a fantastic price for four days of instruction for new agents.
Upon completion of the four modules, participants can
take a GRI Course 1 Equivalency Exam and move directly into GRI Course
2 or 3.
Is There a Broker's License in Your Future?
Video Course Now Available!
If you are interested in obtaining your broker's license, you must complete 36 hours of education. Areas of study include: contracts, marketing, trust accounts, business ethics, personnel, and more.
A video course is now available, or you can attend one of our live courses
scheduled for April 7-10, 2003 and
June 16-19, 2003 at the WRA in Madison.
*Completion of the class, passing of the exam and applying for the broker license will fulfill your 2003-2004 Continuing Education requirements.
Buyer Agency Course - Do It!
Get in on buyer agency and watch your career take off! This is turning into one of the WRA's most popular classes as Buyer Agency is becoming the way more and more buyers are choosing to do business. This two-day course covers agency, service delivery, marketing and promotion, and negotiation and risk management. The next course offerings are
March 20-21, 2003 in Eau Claire, and
April 3-4, 2003 in Appleton and
August 13-14, 2003 in Madison.
Register now
Information Regarding New Requirements for the ABR Designation is Available on the WRA Web site.
Home Inspectors CE Now on Video.
Modules can be purchased individually or in multiples.
module 1 Standards, Ethics and Report Writing - 4 hours
module 1a Electrical - 4 hours
module 2 Exteriors - 8 hours
module 3 Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning - 8 hours
module 4 Interiors, Insulation, Ventilation, Fireplaces, Basements, Crawl Spaces - 8 hours
module 5 Structural Systems and Components - 8 hours
Included is the home inspector's "HomeBook," a professional reference book with more than 365 pages and more than 600 possible inspection items, detailed drawings and the "what to" and "how to" of repairs.
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New CRS Requirements
The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation requirements changed on January 1, 2003. Under the new requirements, sales volume and number of transactions will be applicable toward earning the CRS Designation. Other modifications, such as credit for selecting one-day courses and distance learning, have also been made. These changes will make the CRS Designation more attainable for
REALTORSŪ, without compromising its prestige in the residential real estate community.
Current CRS Designee Candidates have the choice of earning the CRS Designation under the new requirements or completing the program under the prior requirements by June 30, 2003. After July 1, 2003, all candidates must follow the new requirements.
There are two options to choose from. Choose the option that matches your level of experience:
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Option 1 |
| Education |
Any four different CRS Courses |
| Substitutions |
You may substitute one of the following for one
two-day CRS Course
- Any two one-day CRS Courses
- Bachelors Degree
- Any of the following Designations: ABR, ALC, CIPS, CPM,
CRB, CCIM, FRI, and GRI
- One Distance learning CRS Course
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| Production |
Either a total of 75 transactions OR an average of
$5 million per year within any five-year period. |
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Option 2 |
| Education |
Any five different CRS Courses |
| Substitutions |
You may substitute one of the following for one
two-day CRS Course
- Any two one-day CRS Courses
- Bachelors Degree
- Any of the following Designations: ABR, ALC, CIPS, CPM,
CRB, CCIM, FRI, and GRI
- One Distance learning CRS Course
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| Production |
Either a total of 25 transactions OR an average of
$4 million per year with a minimum of 10 transactions within any
two-year period. |
The WRA will be co-sponsoring CRS 210, "Building an Exceptional Customer Service Referral Business," on
August 20-21, 2003 at the Country Inn in Pewaukee.
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Members of MBNA can Obtain Special Savings
Did you know that those REALTORSŪ who use MBNA's credit cards can receive special savings from the Sharper Image, Apple Computer, Gateway, Barnes & Noble, Wal-Mart, Amazon, Best Buy, and a host of other leading retailers, just by reviewing their statements on
www.mbnanetaccess.com? You may take advantage of these Net Access exclusives simple by clicking on the red "Value" tags that appear next to merchant names on your most recent online statement.
Remember that Net Access is a simple and easy way for members to change their personal information on their accounts-like updating addresses and phone numbers, adding an authorized user to an account, changing Personal Identification Numbers (PIN), or even requesting a credit line increase.
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