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Increase the value you deliver through Ohio REALTORS®
education opportunities!
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Ohio REALTORS® is excited to announce a new partnership with Kaplan Real Estate Education to offer online real estate licensing and continuing education courses – at industry-leading rates! Real estate licensure courses with exam preparation included start at only $719!
Discounts are also available on post licensure, CE, and non-CE professional development courses. For a limited time, members receive a $100 discount and get access to the full Continuing Education (CE) library for 12 months for only $29! To learn more and redeem this special pricing, visit here.
Licensure candidates may visit here to take advantage of these industry-leading rates on licensure courses.
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(Nearly) 50 Ways to Lose Your License
April 23 (9:00 am - 12:15 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $59
(Nearly) 50 Ways to Lose Your License is a Core Law course you don’t want to miss! The class will seek to provide clarity and structure to better position your compliance, identify risk management tools, and help you to reduce your legal risks. Join former Ohio Division of Real Estate Superintendent, Anne Petit, as she provides a deep dive into the Commission’s processes, recent disciplinary actions, and real-life real estate litigation cases. (Presented by Anne Petit - 3 hrs core law credit)
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23 Best Uses of Generative AI & ChatGPT for Real Estate
April 24 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $30
Artificial Intelligence has officially gone mainstream—with tools like ChatGPT, DALL·E, MidJourney, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Co-Pilot now embedded into platforms we use every day, from Office and Docs to Canva, Adobe, and Grammarly. This class will show you how to harness the power of AI to boost your business, streamline your workflow, and elevate your marketing—ethically and effectively. We’ll break down the basics of AI and OpenAI, then dive into real estate-specific applications that can transform how you work. From writing the perfect prompt and generating stunning graphics and videos, to creating your own AI avatar and enhancing your favorite tools, this session is packed with practical, hands-on insights. Leave this class feeling empowered to integrate AI into your daily life and business—so you can stay ahead of the curve and work smarter, not harder. (Presented by Craig Grant - 1-hour real estate credit - Sponsored by Cutco Gifting)
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Your First Year as a REALTOR®: How to Build Your Business Quickly
April 28 (12:30 pm - 1:30 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $30 - Complimentary recording included w/registration
Are you a new REALTOR® wondering how to get your business up and running quickly? How do you get leads with no sphere or past clients? What do you do with your day to build a foundation for a successful business in the future? Join top producer, Shay Hata, who will share how she moved to a brand-new city where she didn't know a single person and within 3 years was averaging $30M in business. She'll share practical tips you can implement from day 1 to bring in clients and grow your business. (Presented by Shay Hata, CRS - 1-hour real estate credit)
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Create Awesome Marketing Content & Materials with AI, Canva & ChatGPT
April 30 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $30
In this class, we will explore how each attendee can leverage many Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools including OpenAI’s ChatGPT & Dalle, Google’s Bard & Imagen, Canva’s Magic Studio, MidJourney, Descript, D-id, Synthesia, and more to develop effective content and marketing materials to help them connect with consumers, crush it on search engines, social media, videos, and more. Plus, how to create an entire year's worth of multi-media content and marketing materials in just minutes! (Presented by Craig Grant - 1-hour real estate credit - Sponsored by Cutco Gifting)
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Did you know that every mile Ohio REALTORS® drive for work is tax deductible?
Tracking the required details to claim this deduction by hand is a massive chore - and that’s where TripLog comes in.
TripLog captures all of those details for you automatically, with tracking starting when you start driving and stopping when you stop. Plus, your trips are auto-categorized as business or personal based on your rules!
Our app is easy to use, GPS accurate, and built for people who are always on the move. Plus, for a limited time, Ohio REALTORS® get 50% off of a year of TripLog Premium! There’s never been a better time to start saving thousands on your taxes.
To claim your 50% discount on convenient automatic mileage tracking, create a TripLog account here, or visit our website to learn more!
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Anatomy of a Commercial Sale Transaction
May 5 (9:00 am - 12:15 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $59 - Complimentary recording included w/registration
In this course you’ll learn the various aspects of a commercial sale and how they differ from a residential transaction. We’ll explore some of the pitfalls and risks in commercial transactions, discuss commercial financing, and describe the various aspects of a typical commercial sale agreement. Our presenter will share best practices for managing the transactional process and explore the nuances of family, multi-tenant residential, office, industrial, and retail properties. (Presented by John LeTourneau, ABR, AHWD, C2EX, CIPS, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, PSA, RENE, SRS, MRP - 3 hrs real estate credit)
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Brokerage Management: Understanding Your Responsibilities
May 6 (1:00 pm- 4:15 pm)
@Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS®, 132 Westchester Dr., Suite 4, Austintown, OH 44515; $65
As a broker or manager, it is more crucial than ever that you understand the duties in overseeing your brokerage activities. From trust account requirements to oversight of agents and teams, your license law duties will be discussed. Additional legal topics will include social media advertising, the new ODRE Fair Housing form, and buyer representation agreements. (Presented by Todd Book, Esq., Ohio REALTORS® VP of Legal Services & Business Development and Stephen McCoy, Esq., Ohio REALTORS® VP of Legal & Regulatory Affairs - 3 hrs broker/manager credit)
If you are a salesperson and would like to take this course you may use it as elective credit.
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Bias in Appraisals: What Agents and Appraisers Need to Know
May 8 (11:00 am 12:00 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $26
Can you recognize when and how bias can appear in appraisals? Can you recognize your own bias? In this session, we’ll discuss the requirements under Fannie Mae and USPAP prohibiting bias from being a part of any appraisal.
You'll come away from this session being able to:
- List the words and phrases that should never be used in an appraisal.
- Understand how a property should be evaluated based on facts.
- Identify shifts in the markets.
(Presented by Melanie McLane, ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GREEN, GRI, RAA, RSPS, PSA, SRES, SRS - 1-hour real estate credit, credit towards obtaining the DE & I Certification)
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Working With Buyers: Guiding, Protecting, and Empowering Your Clients
May 12 (9:00 am 12:15 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $59
This program will enable attendees to understand the full scope of buyer representation and the agent’s role in guiding clients through each stage of the home-buying process. Learners will be able to conduct a professional buyer consultation that establishes trust, clarifies needs, and sets realistic expectations. You will better understand financing options, contingencies, and agency relationships and apply negotiation strategies that protect client interests. You’ll learn to manage the transaction from contract to closing, including inspections, appraisals, and title review, while identifying potential risk areas and compliance issues. Finally, agents will develop follow-up systems that enhance client relationships and promote long-term business growth through referrals and repeat customers. (Presented by Brooke Yussim, ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, PSA, SFR, SRES, SRS - 3 hrs real estate credit, and provides credit towards completion of the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation.)
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Seven Proven Strategies to get Organic (FREE) Leads/Referrals!
May 14 (12:00 pm 1:00 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $30
This course will show you what you SHOULD be doing to ensure you are getting better leads, results, and referrals from your past clients, sphere of influence, contacts, lifestyle and give you a list of referral sources as well. You will leave with true action items to sell more homes and increase your online presence! (Presented by Bethany Brokaw, ABR, CRS, PMN, PSA, SRES, SRS - 1-hour real estate credit)
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Property Management
May 18 (1:00 pm - 4:15 pm)
@Dayton REALTORS®, 1515 S. Main St., Dayton, OH 45409; $59
Licensed or unlicensed, anyone is welcome to attend!
This program provides an extensive review of the license law requirements for property managers, including required property management accounts, the property management agreement, what activities unlicensed staff can perform and advertising regulations. Federal and state fair housing requirements will be discussed with an emphasis on tenant screening policies and accommodation requests for Emotional Support Animals.
This program will also provide information on local and state regulatory issues that managers should be aware of and a review of recent landlord/tenant and fair housing cases. This seminar is designed for the veteran property manager as well as those new to the business of managing rental properties. (Presented by Todd Book, Esq., Ohio REALTORS® VP of Legal Services & Business Development and Stephen McCoy, Esq., Ohio REALTORS® VP of Legal & Regulatory Affairs - 3 hrs core law credit)
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At Home with Diversity (AHWD) Certification
May 19 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom: $99
At Home with Diversity (AHWD) is an educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. More importantly, the class teaches REALTORS® how to work effectively with—and within—a rapidly changing multicultural market. Diversifying your clientele means learning the practical skills and tools to expand business and effectively service all cultural groups. This certification addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. The course teaches you to transact business in culturally competent ways.
The At Home with Diversity Course teaches REALTORS® how to:
- Assess and understand attributes of diversity in local markets and their impact on the real estate industry.
- Understand basic competencies to earn the confidence of potential buyers and sellers, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disabilities, familial status, or national origin.
- Build a business plan that minimizes risk and successfully services all types of clients.
The completion of this course meets NAR's 2-hour Fair Housing Training Requirement
(Presented by Tiffany Lobertini, ABR, AHWD, C2EX Ambassador, e-PRO, GREEN, MRP, SRS, PPS, 6 hrs civil rights credit, elective for the ABR and SRS designation)
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Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR) Certification
May 20 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom: $138
Specialized Real Estate Training That Distinguishes You
This course equips real estate professionals with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required to competently manage distressed property transactions, including short sales and Real Estate Owned (REO) properties. Participants will learn how to identify distressed property opportunities, counsel sellers on alternatives to foreclosure, collaborate effectively with asset managers and loan servicers, and represent both buyers and sellers throughout these complex transactions.
The curriculum includes detailed instruction on loan-specific requirements for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Federal Housing Administration (FHA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as well as non-GSE loans. In addition, the course addresses the operational infrastructure, compliance considerations, and professional networks necessary to establish and sustain a successful distressed property practice.
Earning the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification sets you apart within the marketplace. It demonstrates to consumers and industry partners that you have completed advanced training in the brokerage of distressed properties and possess the expertise required to guide clients through complex, time-intensive transactions with professionalism and confidence.
Designed for real estate professionals at all stages of their careers, the SFR® certification provides a comprehensive framework for working with distressed homeowners and clearly defines the role of the buyer’s agent in short sale and REO transactions. (Presented by Marion Napoleon, ABR, AHWD, e-Pro, GRI, GREEN, MRP, PSA, RENE, SFR, SRES, SRS, 6 hrs real estate credit, elective for the ABR and SRS designation)
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7 Deadly Sins of Pricing Property
May 21 (9:00 am - 12:15 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom: $59 - Complimentary recording included w/registration
Pricing property is the single most important aspect of listing real estate. Even in today’s market, failing to price property correctly can cost your seller thousands. This course covers the most common mistakes agents (and sellers) make when pricing property. (Presented by Brent Lancaster, ABR, CDEI, GRI, SRS, e-PRO, 6 hrs real estate credit, elective for the ABR and SRS designation)
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Building a Business Plan That Gets Results (CRB Elective)
May 22 (11:00 am - 6:00 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; Special Price: $179 (Regular $349)
Ohio REALTORS® is pleased to offer this course in partnership with Dynamic Directions, providing valuable educational programming to our members that supports professional growth and excellence in real estate. When registering, be sure to list Ohio REALTORS® as the name of the Local Board, Association or Referring School. Following course completion and confirmation of attendance requirements, participants will receive an email from Ohio REALTORS® for submission of a one-time $20 processing fee to obtain CE (if desired).
Strategic business planning and implementation are fundamental to the success of any real estate company. The plan must be relevant and address both internal and external changes and challenges. In addition, it must be guided by the company’s values, vision, and mission and executed so that every staff and/or team member is positioned to optimize their contribution. This course provides you with a process for developing a strategic business plan, guidelines for implementing that plan and methods for how to apply the plan to real world situations.
This course will teach you how to:
- Develop a mission statement that guides your decision making.
- Determine your values and create a vision statement.
- Identify external dynamics and internal changes within your business.
- Create action-oriented objectives and assign responsibility and accountability.
- Manage the effects and impact of both marketplace and brokerage changes.
- Establish a control of discipline to organize, implement, and manage your business plan.
(Presented by Zola Szerencses, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, CRB, C-RETS, e-PRO, GRI, SRS, RENE, PSA, ITI, C2EX, 6 Ohio CE credit hours)
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Give Em' Something to Talk About: Creating a Better Story for Success
June 2 (9:00 am - 12:15 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom: $59
Today’s consumers have high expectations. If you want to be a star these days, you need to find ways to exceed their expectations. It’s one thing to tell a good story about who we are and what we do but it’s even better when that story can be told by others. If one person tells one more person, and that person tells another, the word of mouth can create a ripple effect of success. In today’s world, that ripple can be made even stronger thanks to technology and social media. Learn what the best brands, companies, and brokers are doing to go beyond delivering great service to create a memorable experience. An experience worth talking about. (Presented by Sean Carpenter, 3 hrs real estate credit, credit towards completion of the GRI 208 course for the Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation)
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The Right Start: New Agent Training
June 9 & 16 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; Special Price: $199 (Regular $279)
Ohio REALTORS® is pleased to offer this course in partnership with Dynamic Directions, providing valuable educational programming to our members that supports professional growth and excellence in real estate. When registering, be sure to list Ohio REALTORS® as the name of the Local Board, Association or Referring School. Following course completion and confirmation of attendance requirements, participants will receive an email from Ohio REALTORS® for submission of a one-time $20 processing fee to obtain CE (if desired).
This 2-part Right Start Real Estate Training program helps new licensees master the skills needed to launch and grow a successful real estate business. Through live virtual instruction and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to attract clients, demonstrate your professional value, manage expectations, and earn loyalty and written commitments from buyers and sellers.
June 9 | Part One: Building Your Business & Demonstrating Your Value
In the first session, you’ll set up your business foundation and personal brand, create your marketing plan, and learn how to confidently communicate your value. Topics include:
- Establishing a strong business identity
- Understanding the client experience
- Converting contacts into loyal clients
June 16 | Part Two: Securing Buyer & Seller Clients
The second session focuses on how to attract and convert leads, build trust through professionalism, and secure signed buyer or seller agreements. You’ll learn:
- Prospecting for qualified clients
- Presenting your services with confidence
- Managing client relationships through closing
(Presented by Amy Buchas Lavoie, ABR, SRS, RENE, AHWD, PSA, SFR, SRES - this course is delivered in two parts, with each day certified for 6 Ohio CE credit hours.)
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Life's Not Fair, but Digital Advertising Must Be
June 12 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $26
Social media websites and digital advertising mediums make target marketing a particular demographic easier than ever before. Find out when target marketing becomes “stating a preference” under the Fair Housing Act and what risk reduction techniques you need to enact. (Presented by Trista Curzydlo, Esq. - 1-hour real estate credit, credit towards obtaining the DE & I Certification)
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Big Appraisal Changes Coming: What REALTORS® Need to Know
June 23 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $30 - Complimentary recording included w/registration
Major changes are coming soon in how appraisals will be reported on your listings—and how that information is shared with lenders. These updates will affect timelines, the look and content of appraisal reports, and how you communicate with appraisers and clients.
Join Michelle Czekalski Bradley, Certified General Appraiser, USPAP instructor and national valuation expert, for a clear, practical breakdown of what’s changing, why it matters and how it will affect your deals. (Presented by Michelle Czekalski-Bradley, Certified General Appraiser, AQB Certified USPAP Instructor - 1-hour real estate credit)
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Stay ahead of change at the 2026 Industry Legal & Legislative Update, a must‑attend program designed to keep you informed of the high-stakes legal battles and legislation shaping real estate.
Ohio REALTORS® Attorneys Todd Book and Stephen McCoy will unpack recent case law and regulatory shifts—covering seller and buyer side commission decisions, Clear Cooperation litigation, DOJ developments, and key NAR policy and MLS-access disputes—plus an ODRE update and the top license-law violations with practical avoidance tips.
The program will cover pivotal priorities like short-term rentals, fraud prevention, and new institutional investor regulations. We’ll wrap up with a rapid-fire "Hot Topics" segment tackling the tech and trends currently impacting your daily practice, including generative artificial intelligence, wire fraud, and much more.
This class will help you navigate the complexities of today’s market, manage risk, and make informed decisions.
Click on the link with your preferred location below to register!
(Registration fee; $75 - 3 hrs core law credit)
June 4; Dayton | @Dayton REALTORS®, Dayton, OH (1 - 4:15 pm)
June 9; Toledo | @Northwest Ohio REALTORS®, 590 Longbow Dr., Maumee, OH (1 - 4:15 pm)
June 11; Columbus | @Columbus REALTORS®, Columbus, OH (9:30 am - 12:45 pm)
July 16; Cleveland | @St. Michael's Woodside, Broadview Heights, OH (1 - 4:15 pm)
July 21; Cambridge | @Red Roof Inn, 2248 Southgate Parkway, Cambridge, OH (1 - 4:15 pm)
July 23; Cincinnati | @REALTOR® Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, Sharonville, OH (1 - 4:15 pm)
July 28 | Virtual Classroom (9 am - 12:15 pm)
Presented by Todd Book, Esq., Ohio REALTORS® VP of Legal Services & Business Development and Stephen McCoy, Esq., Ohio REALTORS® VP of Legal and Regulatory Affairs
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Ohio BMV offers an Ohio REALTORS® License Plate
Ohio BMV offers members an opportunity to purchase a license plate to promote they are an Ohio REALTOR®. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the license plate will directly benefit the Ohio REALTORS® Housing Disaster Relief Fund.
Visit your local BMV to order a plate today!
Either one of the following will be accepted as proof of REALTOR® association membership at the local BMVs, to purchase our license plate:
- A business card identifying the individual as a Realtor/Real Estate Agent, Broker, or Professional
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Demonstrated ability to log on to the Member ‘Member Portal’ area of www.ohiorealtors.org
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Intro to Sustainability and Resiliency: What REALTORS® Need to Know - Become Fluent in the Language of Sustainability!
You’ll have a huge advantage in your market when you speak with authority about a home’s sustainable features and convey the value, health benefits, energy savings and operational costs. Educate yourself with NAR’s free Sustainability 101 course.
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Commit to Combatting Discrimination with NAR’s Fairhaven
Promote fairness, equal opportunity, and integrity in real estate when you utilize Fairhaven, NAR’s fair housing training simulation for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.
Visit https://www.nar.realtor/fair-housing/fairhaven to participate in this free program today!
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