CREB® members have access to a wide range of professional development webinars tailored specifically to real estate.
Check out our upcoming sessions and claim your spot.
Long-Term Financial Security
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 10 | Time: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Financial literacy education for REALTORS® is almost nonexistent, however it is an essential skill to build long-term financial security. Even for those of us that are saving and investing, there is still so much to learn. Right now, 50 per cent of us live paycheque to paycheque and as a county, the fees we pay on our investments are the highest in the world.
Course takeaways:
- How to avoid running out of money in retirement;
- Understanding the language of financial services to avoid being taken advantage of;
- The passive money-making system: How as a Realtor you can automate investing and make managing your money effortless;
- How to replicate investment strategies of Warren Buffett;
- Escaping the trap of living deal-to-deal and by creating true wealth; and
- How to read your financial statement and determine the fees you pay your advisor.
Matrix™ Advanced
Date: Thursday, Feb. 11 | Time: 9 a.m. to noon | Cost: $29 + GST for CREB® members
Enhance on your Matrix™ skills and explore additional tips and tricks and the deeper functions of the MLS® System. This course is for members who have completed NPL Matrix™ (formerly, Matrix™ Launch Pad), Pillar 9™ Matrix™ Orientation or have a very solid working knowledge of the system.
Matrix™ Advanced will cover:
- Customizing hot sheets;
- Advanced searching techniques;
- Matrix™ stats and exports; and
- Much more.
The Guidebook for Great Communities
Date: Tuesday, March 2 | Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Join presenters from the City of Calgary's Guidebook team as they provide an overview of the Guidebook for Great Communities, the role of the Guidebook in implementing the Municipal Development Plan, and how to apply the Guidebook through the local area planning process.
To view the updated Guidebook please click here.
myProptery and Development Map
Date: Thursday, March 4 | Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The City is working on online enhancements to help people connect with development in their communities. The Development Map allows citizens to comment on applications and understand the changes that occur in communities. Another tool that is available is the myProperty map which identifies historical permit and assessment content. With the changes due to COVID-19, The City has been given the opportunity to provide more content online through their open data sources. Join this session for an overview of what these tools currently provide, what changes are coming and open up a discussion to find out what Realtors would be looking for in these tools.
Course takeaways:
- Understand the City's tools: myProperty and Development Map;
- Gain knowledge of other open data tools for access to information; and
- Provide feedback for the City to improve these tools to meet your needs.
Radon & Real Estate
Date: Wednesday, March 17 | Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Join us in this session and understand radon as it relates to your real estate transactions. Radon education was recently included as a part of the Real Estate Council of Alberta's re-certification process, bot how does this actually affect REALTORS®? There is a lot of information and misinformation about radon floating around the industry and we want to be a resource for REALTORS® to best serve their clients' interests.
In this session representatives from Great West Radon Ltd will provide:
- A short recap of what radon gas is and why it is harmful;
- How to identify testing methods and mitigation solutions; and
- How to address short term testing as part of the real estate transaction and REALTORS® role in this process.
Probate & Estate: Acting for Buyers and Sellers
Date: Thursday, March 25 | Time: 10 a.m. to noon
This virtual webinar covers the fundamental components of wills and estate law that every REALTOR® should know. Specifically, the course provides a breakdown of the essential components of a will, an explanation of powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney and how they impact real estate transactions.
Course takeaways:
- How assets can be passed on;
- Joint Tenancy versus Tenants in Common;
- What happens if you don’t have a will – intestacy;
- Common issues with Power of Attorney and real estate transactions; and
- Dealing with the listing and sale of an estate.
For more information on upcoming webinars, please contact education@creb.ca.
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