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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)