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Increase the value you deliver through Ohio REALTORS®
education opportunities!
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Ohio REALTORS® partners 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 CE and non-CE professional development courses. To learn more and redeem this special pricing, visit here.
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Property Management
Oct. 1 | 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $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 Stephen McCoy, Esq., Ohio REALTORS® VP of Legal & Regulatory Affairs and Tiffany Gardner, RCE, Ohio REALTORS® Director of Broker Engagement - 3 hrs core law credit)
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Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation
Oct. 6,7 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $295
REALTORS® who carry the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation are specially qualified to address the real estate needs of those age 50+.
SRES designees recognize that a home often is the largest and most precious asset that baby boomers and people 50+ have.
Thus, SRES designees bring a unique approach to each transaction and interaction with clients. They not only offer a deep knowledge of real estate and the local and economic issues shaping market trends, but they're also educated on issues of particular concern to aged 50+ clients.
Seniors Real Estate Specialists learn how to:
- Identify the power of generational demographics
- Develop and maintain relationship marketing skills
- Counsel rather than sell to seniors
- Use team-building skills with other senior's professionals
- Understand the implications of tax laws, probate and estate planning
- Create a point of difference from the competition
The SRES Council trains REALTORS® to meet the special needs of maturing Americans when selling, buying, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties. The Council tracks the over 50 lifestyle and housing issues and educates REALTORS® who are making over 50 real estate a part of their overall business plan. By earning the SRES designation, REALTORS® are prepared to approach mature clients with the best options and information for them to make life-changing decisions. (Presented by Brooke Yussim, ABR, CRS, GRI, PSA, SFR, e-PRO, SRES, SRS - 12 hrs Ohio real estate credit and is an elective for the ABR and SRS designation)
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Alternative Lending: How to Close More Real Estate Transactions
Oct. 8 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $45
What if you could say YES to the buyers everyone else is turning away? Join us for this exciting and eye-opening class where we’ll show you how to tap into the fastest-growing segment in real estate lending — Alternative (Non-QM) Loan Programs. These are the solutions your competitors don’t understand, but your buyers desperately need. Whether it’s self-employed borrowers who can’t document income traditionally, real estate investors looking for creative financing, or buyers with recent credit hiccups, you’ll leave this class with the knowledge and confidence to help more people get approved, get closed, and get moving.
Don’t lose another deal to outdated thinking — learn how to become the agent who knows how to get it done! Register today and start saying YES to more opportunities! (Presented by Scott Voelkel, Branch Manager, AnnieMac Mortgage, Chuck Pearson, Branch Manager, AnnieMac Mortgage - 2 hrs real estate credit)
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Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
Oct. 15 | 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $59
Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client. Participants will examine the history of bias in real estate, learn about the mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations, and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the history of bias and discrimination in real estate to understand how neighborhoods became segregated and appreciate the challenges many consumers still face because of their identities.
- Explain how implicit bias may result in violations of Fair Housing laws and industry ethics.
- Identify interventions to prevent implicit bias, identity anxiety, and stereotype threat from influencing behavior so that consumers are treated with equal concern, respect, and fairness.
- Increase personal motivation to confront these phenomena in their business and community.
(Presented by Tiffany Lobertini, ABR, AHWD, C2EX Ambassador, ePro, GREEN, MRP, SRS, PPS - 3 hrs civil rights credit, satisfies NAR's 2-hour Fair Housing Requirement, credit towards obtaining the DE & I Certification)
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2026 Ohio REALTORS® Broker Summit
Renaissance - Columbus Westerville-Polaris
409 Altair Parkway, Westerville, OH 43082
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | 5.5 hrs real estate credit | $180
Ohio REALTORS® Broker Summit brings together brokers, managers, and owners to network and to address important issues and market trends impacting real estate. You’ll hear from top industry experts to gain actionable insights and best practices to elevate your brokerage. Get ready for a full day of valuable insights, practical strategies, and conversations with fellow industry leaders.
Coming Early? Add Brokerage Management!
Make the most of your trip by arriving early for our popular Brokerage Management: Understanding Your Responsibilities, the 3-hour required broker management course offered Monday, October 19, from 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm.
Attend both programs for just $230! Select the Add-on during registration, or CLICK HERE to view the full agenda and register for the Broker Summit!
Online registration closes Wednesday, October 14 at noon. After that time, please register on-site.
Hotel Recommendation
We have reserved a small room block at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel for the evening of October 19. The last day to book your room is Monday, September 28, 2026. Book Now!
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Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Designation
Oct. 27,28 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $295
Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, the SRS Course will redefine your ‘normal’ and reinvent the way you represent sellers. Come learn tips and tools that will equip you to list in today’s marketplace! This course delivers a comprehensive foundation of skill development, training, and resources to help real estate professionals represent the interests of sellers.
Learning outcomes include:
- Increase listings and grow your business
- Demonstrate and communicate your value package
- Understand and apply the Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
- Understand and comply with state license laws
- Understand and apply methods, tools and techniques to provide support and services that sellers want and need
(Presented by Brooke Yussim, ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, PSA, SFR, SRES, SRS - 12 hrs Ohio real estate credit and is an elective for the ABR designation - The Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) is the owner and developer of the content for this course)
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Practical AI for Real Estate Agents: Simple Tools to Save Time and Work Smarter
Oct. 29 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $30 - Complimentary recording included w/registration
This practical virtual class introduces real estate agents to simple, effective ways to use AI in their everyday business. Attendees will learn how to use tools like ChatGPT more effectively for common agent tasks such as drafting emails, creating social media content, organizing follow-up, managing time, and improving client communication. The class will also introduce the concept of custom GPTs as a more tailored way to support real estate workflows, helping agents understand how AI can save time, reduce overwhelm, and improve consistency without adding unnecessary complexity.
Key Takeaways / What Agents Can Expect to Learn
- Use a simple prompt framework to get better results from AI tools like ChatGPT.
- Apply AI to everyday tasks such as emails, captions, follow-up, scheduling, and client communication.
- Understand the difference between generic AI tools and custom GPTs built for specific real estate workflows.
- Identify where AI can save time in their business without replacing their judgment or client relationships.
- Walk away with practical ideas and starter examples they can begin using right away.
(Presented by Stacey McVey - 1-hour real estate credit)
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Commercial Leasing 101
Nov. 12 | 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $59
This course is for the residential real estate professional interested in commercial real estate. Learn the basics and beyond, from working with landlords and property managers to leasing office and retail space. We will cover basic vocabulary, mathematics, and principles of how to communicate most effectively with landlords and property managers. We’ll discuss the build-out process and what truly are the real estate professionals’ responsibilities in the commercial leasing process.
The course is designed to remove the mystery of the build-out process and to illustrate why staying out of this part of the move-in process is crucial. Students will gain a tactical advantage in negotiations by understanding how to best utilize certain clauses of the lease. Additional discussion topics include insurance needs and a few tricks of the trade that landlords and property managers don’t like to share. (Presented by Michica Guillory - 3 hrs real estate credit)
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From Gold Mine to Retirement: Building an Exit Plan That Rewards You and Protects Clients
Nov. 13 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $30 - Complimentary recording included w/registration
The class is designed specifically for real estate agents and brokers approaching retirement or planning their next chapter. We’ll walk through real-world stories, a proven framework, and practical tools that help realtors unlock recurring income, preserve client relationships, and exit on their own terms.
Key takeaways include:
- The 6 primary ways to transition out of your agency
- How to create a recurring revenue stream post-retirement
- Building an effective succession plan
- Ethical and logistical considerations
- Deal structures, valuation, and client transition strategies
(Presenters: Alex Gertsburg, Esq. and Mike Ferrante, Associate Broker MBA - 1-hour real estate credit)
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Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification
Nov. 17,18 | 9:00 am - 12:15 pm each day Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $138
Determining property values depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology, and approaching the pricing assignment from various perspectives. Enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values with the PSA certification.
This certification will make you an invaluable resource for your clients by:
- Creating Comparative Market Analyses (CMAs)
- Determining the most appropriate comparable for a property
- Collaborating with appraisers
- Using the latest technology
- Addressing home pricing misperceptions
- Determine a home pricing strategy with confidence
- Learn the skills that result in accurate prices
(Presented by Brooke Yussim, ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, PSA, SFR, SRES, SRS - 6 hrs of Ohio real estate credit, elective for the ABR and SRS designation, and provides credit towards completion of the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation.)
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Probate: Who is in Charge?
Nov. 19 | 9:00 am - 12:45 pm Eastern
Zoom Virtual Classroom; $59
When a property owner dies, who can legally sign? If you don’t know the answer, you could risk delays, disputes, or lost deals. This class unpacks what every real estate agent and appraiser needs to know about probate, POAs, trusts, and intestate estates. Learn how to navigate legal authority, title issues, tax traps, and appraisal requirements so you can protect your clients—and your closings. If you're working with estates, this isn’t optional knowledge - it’s essential.
Learning Objectives:
- Know who has legal authority to act both before and after death for another person
- Understand why POAs end and what replaces them
- Learn the difference between dying testate (with a will) and dying intestate (without a will) as well as the difference between executors and administrators
- Appraisal tips and understanding of date-of-death valuations
- Identify must have documents for estate sales, and who has authority
- Recognize specific situations, e.g. trusts, incompetent individuals, strained family relationships
- Recall taxes and costs: estate taxes, estate tax returns, Medicaid look-back period, expenses for probate, timelines
- Recognize and implement in your practice auxiliary services, or recommendations (estate clean-out, hoarding situations, insolvent estates, etc.)
This course offers both real estate and appraisal CE credit.
(Presented by Melanie McLane, ABR, CRB, CRS, e-PRO, GREEN, GRI, RAA, SRES, SRS, RENE - 3.5 hrs of real estate credit, 3.5 hrs appraisal credit)
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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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