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GCAAR Master Calendar

September Events

Sept 2 Thursday	CRS 111: Short Sales and Foreclosures: Protecting Your Clients’ Interests The course explains the intricacies of the short sale and foreclosure processes, as well as the roles of lenders, sellers, buyers, and cooperating agents involved. Dialogues and systems for working with financial institutions and other owners of REO properties are also provided. CEUs: Pending in MD, DC and VA Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Sept 8 Wednesday	Rookie Event: "Personal Safety; Watch Your Back", Speaker: Robin Harrington Sponsored by HMS Home Warranty Complimentary networking continental breakfast beginning at 9:00am. Program begins at 9:30am. PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS IN OUR ROCKVILLE LOCATION Location: MRIS Classroom, 9707 Key West Ave, 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD
Sept 8 Wednesday	Manager/Broker Forum: Marketing, Ethics, and the Law Want to know if your marketing activities are in compliance with state law, with MRIS regulations, and the NAR Code of Ethics? Find out at the next GCAAR Manager/Broker Forum! Presenters: Chuck Kasky, Vice President of Legal affairs at MAR and Michelle Yam, Director of Compliance at MRIS A box lunch will be available for all who register in advance. CEUs: no CEU Location: GCAAR Rockville Office- 9707 Key West Avenue Suite, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Sept 8 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Sept 13 Monday	Going Green Green building is a holistic approach to building design, construction and operation that minimizes the negative environmental impacts while improving building performance and occupant health. In this course the realtors will learn why green buildings use less energy, consume less water, generate less waste and pollutants, and ensure good indoor air quality CEUs: 3 hours elective in DC, MD & VA 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD
Sept 13 Monday	Required Financing Issues Update This course is the Required Financing Issues Course for all licensees in the District of Columbia CEUs: 3.0 hours, DC Required. 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Sept 15 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION SHORT SALES Students that attend this class will learn about Short Sales from the woman who has quickly become known in the DC Metro Area as The Short Sale Queen: · Secrets for the Listing Agent & Buyer’s Agent; & · Simple strategies to get an accurate BPO from the Lender’s Realtor; & · Speak intelligently about the entire process (even if you don’t want to serve as the agent on the contract) & much more! . **CEUs: 3 Hours of MD, DC & VA Electives** 9:00am to 12:00pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Sept 15 Wednesday	Maryland Codes of Ethics & Predatory Lending - 3 hours and New Member Orientation CEUs: 3 hours MD (required) & 3 hours DC (elective) 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD
Sept 15 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Sept 16 Thursday	Contract Basics Class CEUs: Approved 3.0 MD ce, DC & VA (pending). 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600., Silver Spring, MD
Sept 20 Monday	Credit Scoring Credit Class – This class will provide the 5 basics to understanding the FICO credit score. This class will provide information on how to analyze your potential clients and ways to help them qualify for a loan. The class will also review how an underwriter reviews a credit report and what items an underwriter focuses on during the review of a loan. CEUs: 3 Hours of MD & DC Electives, 1 hour VA elective. 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD
Sept 20 Monday	Foreclosures Foreclosure Class – This class will walk you through the process of a foreclosure. A review on how to handle foreclosure sales from both the listing and selling side will be discussed as well what to look for during a foreclosure transaction. CEUs: 3 hours DC, MD & VA electives. 5:00pm to 8:00pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Sept 22 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Sept 23 Thursday	Montgomery County Legislative Update This class will provide a basic overview of the Montgomery County Government and its legislative process. It will also focus on the specific local laws that relate to real estate like the County's Sign Ordinance, Recordation and Transfer Taxes, Zoning Laws, etc. CEUs: This class will also satisfy the 3 hour MD required Legislative course & DC elective 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Sept 24 Friday	NEW ROCKVILLE LOCATION MD Legal Update 3 hours - Agency Disclosure and Maryland Residential Property Disclosure/Disclaimer Act CEUs: 3 hours MD (required) & DC (elective) 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Sept 24 Friday	NEW ROCKVILLE LOCATION MD Fair Housing Update - 1.5 hours Requirement Fair Housing Advertising Fulfills the MD Fair Housing Requirement. This seminar will concentrate on current issues as they relate to fair housing laws federally and locally. This class will NOT meet the DC or VA fair housing requirement. CEUs: 1.5 hours MD (required) & DC (elective) 1:30pm to 3:00pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Sept 24 Friday	NEW ROCKVILLE LOCATION MD Legal Update - 1.5 hours - Material and Confidential Facts MD Legal Update - 1.5 hours CEUs: 1.5 hours MD & DC (elective) 3:15pm to 4:45pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Sept 27 Monday	DC Fair Housing and Predatory Lending *This course is the Required Fair Housing and Predatory Lending Course for all licensees in the District of Columbia.* CEUs: 3 Hours DC (required) credit 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Sept 27 Monday	DC Legislative Update and Landlord/Tenant Rights CEUs: 3 Hours DC (required) credit 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Sept 28 Tuesday	NAR's Green Designation Core Course 2 Day Course Real understanding, real results. NAR’s Green Designation gives you the tools you need to guide clients through buying, selling or building in the sustainable marketplace. To earn your designation you must complete the Core Course and one of the following electives: Residential, Commercial or Property Management. CEUs: 6.0 elective hours for MD, Pending in DC and VA Location: 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Sept 30 Thursday	NAR's Green Designation: Residential Elective Course Residential consumers want your in-depth green knowledge NAR’s Green Designation gives you the tools you need to guide clients through buying, selling or building in the sustainable marketplace. To earn your designation you must complete the Core Course and one of the following electives: Residential, Commercial or Property Management. Location: 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910

October Events

Oct 6 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Oct 7 Thursday	NEW ROCKVILLE LOCATION Montgomery County Legislative Update This class will provide a basic overview of the Montgomery County Government and its legislative process. It will also focus on the specific local laws that relate to real estate like the County's Sign Ordinance, Recordation and Transfer Taxes, Zoning Laws, etc. CEUs: This class will also satisfy the 3 hour MD required Legislative course & DC elective 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Oct 7 Thursday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Contract Basics Class CEUs: 3 hours DC & MD electives 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Oct 13 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Oct 18 Monday	Contract Basics Class CEUs: 3 hours DC & MD electives. 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600., Silver Spring, MD
Oct 18 Monday	Working with Sellers CEUs: 3 hours MD electives 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Oct 20 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION SHORT SALES Students that attend this class will learn about Short Sales from the woman who has quickly become known in the DC Metro Area as The Short Sale Queen: · Secrets for the Listing Agent & Buyer’s Agent; & · Simple strategies to get an accurate BPO from the Lender’s Realtor; & · Speak intelligently about the entire process (even if you don’t want to serve as the agent on the contract) & much more! . **CEUs: 3 Hours of MD, DC & VA Electives** 9:00am to 12:00pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Oct 20 Wednesday	Maryland Codes of Ethics & Predatory Lending - 3 hours and New Member Orientation CEUs: 3 hours MD (required) & 3 hours DC (elective) 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD
Oct 20 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Oct 21 Thursday	Environmental Issues This program will discuss sources, dangers, detection and remediation of common environmental hazards. Some of the hazardous materials to be discussed are Lead-Based Paint, radon, Mold, asbestos, carbon monoxide and more! CEUs: 3 hours elective in DC & MD, VA(pending) 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD
Oct 21 Thursday	203K 203K Class – This class will teach you about the basics of a Renovation loan including how to write the contract, handle inspections, contractors, appraisals and the underwriting process. All documents involved in the process will be reviewed including the contractor documents, processing and the draw/inspection documents. The FHA 203K streamline and standard 203K loan will be discussed as well as the Conventional equivalent. CEUs: 3 Hours DC, MD elective credits 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD
Oct 22 Friday	MD Legal Update 3 hours Agency Disclosure and Maryland Residential Property Disclosure/Disclaimer Act CEUs: 3 hours MD (required) & DC (elective) 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD
Oct 22 Friday	MD Fair Housing Update - 1.5 hours Requirement Fair Housing Advertising Fulfills the MD Fair Housing Requirement. This seminar will concentrate on current issues as they relate to fair housing laws federally and locally. This class will NOT meet the DC or VA fair housing requirement. CEUs: 1.5 hours MD (required) & DC (elective) 1:30pm to 3:00pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave, Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD
Oct 22 Friday	MD Legal Update - 1.5 hours - Material and Confidential Facts MD Legal Update - 1.5 hours CEUs: 1.5 hours MD & DC (elective) 3:15pm to 4:45pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave, Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD
Oct 27 Wednesday	Required Financing Issues Update This course is the Required Financing Issues Course for all licensees in the District of Columbia CEUs: 3.0 hours, DC Required. 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Oct 27 Wednesday	DC Fair Housing and Predatory Lending *This course is the Required Fair Housing and Predatory Lending Course for all licensees in the District of Columbia.* CEUs: 3 Hours DC (required) credit 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910

November Events

Nov 1 Monday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Serving the First Time Homebuyer CEUs: 3.0 elective hours in MD & DC Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Nov 3 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION SHORT SALES Students that attend this class will learn about Short Sales from the woman who has quickly become known in the DC Metro Area as The Short Sale Queen: · Secrets for the Listing Agent & Buyer’s Agent; & · Simple strategies to get an accurate BPO from the Lender’s Realtor; & · Speak intelligently about the entire process (even if you don’t want to serve as the agent on the contract) & much more! . **CEUs: 3 Hours of MD, DC & VA Electives** 9:00am to 12:00pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Nov 3 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Nov 3 Wednesday	Contract Basics Class CEUs: 3 hours DC & MD electives 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600., Silver Spring, MD
Nov 4 Thursday	Required Financing Issues Update This course is the Required Financing Issues Course for all licensees in the District of Columbia CEUs: 3.0 hours, DC Required. 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Nov 10 Wednesday	Red Flags in Property Inspections CEUs: 3 hours elective in DC & MD 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD
Nov 10 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Nov 10 Wednesday	Environmental Issues This program will discuss sources, dangers, detection and remediation of common environmental hazards. Some of the hazardous materials to be discussed are Lead-Based Paint, radon, Mold, asbestos, carbon monoxide and more! CEUs: 3 hours elective in DC & MD, VA(pending) 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD
Nov 11 Thursday	Credit Scoring Credit Class – This class will provide the 5 basics to understanding the FICO credit score. This class will provide information on how to analyze your potential clients and ways to help them qualify for a loan. The class will also review how an underwriter reviews a credit report and what items an underwriter focuses on during the review of a loan. CEUs: 3 Hours of MD & DC Electives, 1 hour VA elective. 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD
Nov 11 Thursday	Short Sales This class will give you an overview of the short sales process including a Bank’s perspective on the subject. The class will review how to make a short sale offer, how to handle a short sale listing and how to obtain a short sale approval in a timely manner. Equator and other Bank short sale systems will also be discussed. CEUs: 3 Hours of MD, DC & VA Electives. 5:00pm to 8:00pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD
Nov 12 Friday	NEW ROCKVILLE LOCATION MD Legal Update 3 hours - Agency Disclosure and Maryland Residential Property Disclosure/Disclaimer Act CEUs: 3 hours MD (required) & DC (elective) 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Nov 12 Friday	NEW ROCKVILLE LOCATION MD Fair Housing Update - 1.5 hours Requirement Fair Housing Advertising Fulfills the MD Fair Housing Requirement. This seminar will concentrate on current issues as they relate to fair housing laws federally and locally. This class will NOT meet the DC or VA fair housing requirement. CEUs: 1.5 hours MD (required) & DC (elective) 1:30pm to 3:00pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Nov 12 Friday	NEW ROCKVILLE LOCATION MD Legal Update - 1.5 hours - Material and Confidential Facts MD Legal Update - 1.5 hours CEUs: 1.5 hours MD & DC (elective) 3:15pm to 4:45pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Nov 15 Monday	Montgomery County Legislative Update This class will provide a basic overview of the Montgomery County Government and its legislative process. It will also focus on the specific local laws that relate to real estate like the County's Sign Ordinance, Recordation and Transfer Taxes, Zoning Laws, etc. CEUs: This class will also satisfy the 3 hour MD required Legislative course & DC elective 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Nov 17 Wednesday	Maryland Codes of Ethics & Predatory Lending - 3 hours and New Member Orientation CEUs: 3 hours MD (required) & 3 hours DC (elective) 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD
Nov 17 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Nov 18 Thursday	*DC LOCATION* DC Fair Housing and Predatory Lending *This course is the Required Fair Housing and Predatory Lending Course for all licensees in the District of Columbia.* CEUs: 3 Hours DC (required) & no MD or VA credit Location: NAR Building, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, Suite 310 (3 blocks from U.S. Capitol) 2nd Floor.
Nov 18 Thursday	*DC LOCATION* DC Financing Issues Update *This course is the Required Financing Issues Course for all licensees in the District of Columbia.* CEUs: 3 Hours DC (required) & no MD or VA credit Location: NAR Building, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, Suite 310 (3 blocks from U.S. Capitol) 2nd Floor.
Nov 22 Monday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Contract Basics Class CEUs: 3 hours DC & MD electives 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Nov 22 Monday	Rockville Location 203K 203K Class – This class will teach you about the basics of a Renovation loan including how to write the contract, handle inspections, contractors, appraisals and the underwriting process. All documents involved in the process will be reviewed including the contractor documents, processing and the draw/inspection documents. The FHA 203K streamline and standard 203K loan will be discussed as well as the Conventional equivalent. CEUs: 3 Hours DC, MD elective credits 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850

December Events

Dec 1 Wednesday	Going Green Green building is a holistic approach to building design, construction and operation that minimizes the negative environmental impacts while improving building performance and occupant health. In this course the realtors will learn why green buildings use less energy, consume less water, generate less waste and pollutants, and ensure good indoor air quality CEUs: 3 hours elective in DC, MD & VA 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD
Dec 1 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Dec 1 Wednesday	Environmental Issues This program will discuss sources, dangers, detection and remediation of common environmental hazards. Some of the hazardous materials to be discussed are Lead-Based Paint, radon, Mold, asbestos, carbon monoxide and more! CEUs: 3 hours elective in DC & MD, VA(pending) 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD
Dec 3 Friday	Required Financing Issues Update This course is the Required Financing Issues Course for all licensees in the District of Columbia CEUs: 3.0 hours, DC Required. 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Dec 3 Friday	203K 203K Class – This class will teach you about the basics of a Renovation loan including how to write the contract, handle inspections, contractors, appraisals and the underwriting process. All documents involved in the process will be reviewed including the contractor documents, processing and the draw/inspection documents. The FHA 203K streamline and standard 203K loan will be discussed as well as the Conventional equivalent. CEUs: 3 Hours DC, MD elective credits 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD
Dec 3 Friday	Foreclosures Foreclosure Class – This class will walk you through the process of a foreclosure. A review on how to handle foreclosure sales from both the listing and selling side will be discussed as well what to look for during a foreclosure transaction. CEUs: 3 hours DC, MD & VA electives. 5:00pm to 8:00pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Dec 6 Monday	Working with Sellers CEUs: 3 hours MD electives 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Dec 8 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Dec 9 Thursday	NEW ROCKVILLE LOCATION Montgomery County Legislative Update This class will provide a basic overview of the Montgomery County Government and its legislative process. It will also focus on the specific local laws that relate to real estate like the County's Sign Ordinance, Recordation and Transfer Taxes, Zoning Laws, etc. CEUs: This class will also satisfy the 3 hour MD required Legislative course & DC elective 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Dec 9 Thursday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Contract Basics Class CEUs: 3 hours DC & MD electives. 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Dec 10 Friday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION MD Legal Update 3 hours Agency Disclosure and Maryland Residential Property Disclosure/Disclaimer Act CEUs: 3 hours MD (required) & DC (elective) 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Dec 10 Friday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION MD Fair Housing Update - 1.5 hours Requirement Fair Housing Advertising Fulfills the MD Fair Housing Requirement. This seminar will concentrate on current issues as they relate to fair housing laws federally and locally. This class will NOT meet the DC or VA fair housing requirement. CEUs: 1.5 hours MD (required) & DC (elective) 1:30pm to 3:00pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Dec 10 Friday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION MD Legal Update - 1.5 hours - Material and Confidential Facts MD Legal Update - 1.5 hours CEUs: 1.5 hours MD & DC (elective) 3:15pm to 4:45pm Location: GCAAR Rockville Office (MRIS Building), 9707 Key West Avenue, Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Dec 13 Monday	*DC LOCATION* DC Legislative Update and Landlord/Tenant Rights CEUs: 3 Hours DC (required) & no MD or VA credit Location: NAR Building, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, Suite 310 (3 blocks from U.S. Capitol) 2nd Floor.
Dec 13 Monday	*DC LOCATION* DC Fair Housing and Predatory Lending *This course is the Required Fair Housing and Predatory Lending Course for all licensees in the District of Columbia.* CEUs: 3 Hours DC (required) & no MD or VA credit Location: NAR Building, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, Suite 310 (3 blocks from U.S. Capitol) 2nd Floor.
Dec 15 Wednesday	Maryland Codes of Ethics & Predatory Lending - 3 hours and New Member Orientation CEUs: 3 hours MD (required) & 3 hours DC (elective) 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD
Dec 15 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)
Dec 16 Thursday	Working with Buyers CEUs: 3 hours DC, MD & VA electives 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Dec 16 Thursday	Short Sales This class will give you an overview of the short sales process including a Bank’s perspective on the subject. The class will review how to make a short sale offer, how to handle a short sale listing and how to obtain a short sale approval in a timely manner. Equator and other Bank short sale systems will also be discussed. CEUs: 3 Hours of MD, DC & VA Electives. 1:30pm to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD
Dec 16 Thursday	Credit Scoring Credit Class – This class will provide the 5 basics to understanding the FICO credit score. This class will provide information on how to analyze your potential clients and ways to help them qualify for a loan. The class will also review how an underwriter reviews a credit report and what items an underwriter focuses on during the review of a loan. CEUs: 3 Hours of MD & DC Electives, 1 hour VA elective. 5:00pm to 8:00pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD
Dec 17 Friday	Red Flags in Property Inspections CEUs: 3 hours elective in DC & MD 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD
Dec 20 Monday	Contract Basics Class CEUs: 3 hours DC & MD electives. 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600., Silver Spring, MD
Dec 20 Monday	Working with Buyers CEUs: 3 hours DC, MD & VA electives 9:30am to 12:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Dec 20 Monday	Working with Buyers CEUs: 3 hours DC, MD & VA electives 1:30am to 4:30pm Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Dec 22 Wednesday	ROCKVILLE LOCATION Lunch and Learn FREE Contract Class Attend a Free Weekly Wednesday Lunch N Learn with Jill Pogach Michaels, Esq., the GCAAR Affiliate of the Year. The class is designed for Rookie Agents, but seasoned Realtors are welcome and benefit from learning about the changing forms. Class begins promptly at 1pm-2pm every Wednesday (except the last week of the month). So come to eat, laugh, and have fun learning Contracts. Space is limited so RSVP online required. CEUs: No CE 1pm to 2pm Location: GCAAR Boardroom in Rockville, 9707 Key West Avenue Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20850 (MRIS Building)