WCAR Training and Events

This course will review the history of the Code of Ethics as it relates to its origins, its influence on state licensing laws and its establishment of arbitration as the monetary dispute resolution process between REALTORS®. Finally, we will apply the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Articles to everyday real estate practices. 

Course ID: 1035370

This comprehensive 2-hour course is designed to provide real estate professionals with an in-depth understanding of the Fortified Home Program. As the demand for resilient and durable homes increases, especially in areas prone to natural disasters and severe weather, this course equips agents with the knowledge to confidently inform and advise homeowners about the benefits and processes associated with the Fortified Home certification.

By attending this 3.75-hour course, learners will complete the only required class module from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. This Module does NOT Satisfy the 1-Hour Fair Housing, 1-Hour Agency Law, and the 1-Hour Broker Module Requirements. To get credit for the general module, the student must pass an examination taken at the end of the course (as part of the approved credit hours).

Objectives: Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 

• Review Risk Management

• Review Disclosure Requirements

• Review Contracts, Negotiations, Trust Accounts, and Cancellations

• Review License Application and Maintenance Procedures

• Review Requirements for a license, how to apply for a license, and How to maintain a license

By attending this 3.75 hour course, students will be exposed to disputes where the students will have the opportunity to be the interviewer/investigator and decision maker of whether violations have occurred.

Violations of Law (Chapters 82, 515b, 580-582) are explored in a setting where the case study will be presented as a complaint and prepared opening remarks are provided by the complainant and the respondent. The student will be able to ask questions to ascertain whether there was a violation of law or not and then each ‘side’ will make their prepared closing statements.

At the end of each case study, the determination of violation will be shared. The Minnesota Department of Commerce investigates hundreds of complaints each year. Findings result in revocations, suspensions, fines and/or gross misdemeanor charges. By attending this course, students will learn the processes from complaint to resolution and more importantly, the students will learn the common mistakes and how to avoid them in the future.

This course provides real estate agents with a comprehensive understanding of taxes and tax deductions, helping them identify opportunities that are often overlooked. Participants will explore key deductions and gain valuable insights into the right questions to ask their CPA or accountant. Designed to enhance both professional growth and long-term success, this course empowers agents to manage their businesses more effectively. By mastering sound financial practices, agents will not only strengthen their careers but also better serve their clients and uphold the integrity of the industry.

This course aims to focus on the importance and history of the Federal Fair Housing Act and its application in today's real estate environment. We will discuss how the Department of Housing and Urban Development enforces the Federal Fair Housing Act as well as review the most common discriminatory practices like service and assistive animals and how to best handle a reasonable accommodation request.  We will also examine examples of Federal Fair Housing complaints and discuss Federal Fair Housing initiatives and resources.

This course is an overview of REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR), the nation’s largest property database, exclusively for REALTORS®. This introductory course will demonstrate the basics of RPR, from creating your account to navigating the database. We will outline various features of RPR that can be used to better serve your clients and differentiate yourself from the competition.

This course will explore the various Fair Housing violations agents experience within their advertisements and ways to avoid them. We will apply the  Code of Ethics Articles to everyday real estate practices, in person and on social media. Finally, we will examine the fundamentals of lead generation tools and systems agents can use to grow their database.

Let’s discuss the purpose of a negotiation. We’ll cover what is required from the client and the agent for a successful outcome. This course will explore personal negotiating styles and how to recognize that of your counterpart. Finally, we will uncover an array of tools, tips, and techniques to help master the art of a negotiation for the real estate transaction.

There are thousands of market forces at play in determining the value of a single piece of real estate. This course explores theories behind why the market reacts the way it does and why buyers and sellers make certain decisions. The agent will gain knowledge of how the rise and fall of interest rates can cause a drastic effect on home prices as well as home demand. This course will explore the tragedy of the commons in determining whether a decision is in the best interest of a single person or for the entire community. Finally, we will suggest strategies to help clients reach an agreement with their counterpart in a negotiation.

This course will review the history of the Code of Ethics as it relates to its origins, its influence on state licensing laws and its establishment of arbitration as the monetary dispute resolution process between REALTORS®. Finally, we will apply the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Articles to everyday real estate practices.

This course will give an overview of buyer statistics to help the agent better understand the market. We will cover the Buying Process and ways the agent can improve the experience for both the buyer and themselves. Upon completion of this course, the agent will be able to determine what buyers want and how to get them into the home of their dreams.