January (2010!) Real Estate Events & Education

Start the year off right with a real estate refresher

Here’s a quick rundown of upcoming real estate events & education for the remainder of January in Oregon & Southern Washington. If you have an event that is not listed here, please let us know by commenting below. For future events, please send an e-mail to communications (at) rmls (dot) com.

– January 6: Clark County Association of Realtors® (CCAR) hosts Get Connected 2.0

– January 14: Women’s Council of Realtors® – Portland Chapter hosts Real Estate Business Resource Breakfast Series: Economic Forecast featuring Mindy Sullivan – reservations due January 12 – e-mail wcr.portland@gmail.com for reservations.

– January 14: Oregon Association of Realtors® hosts International Relocation Services from Start to Finish

– January 14: Eugene Association of Realtors® (EAR) hosts Contract Organization

– January 20: East Metropolitan Association of Realtors® hosts 4th Annual Super Meeting featuring Oliver Frascona

– January 21: Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (PMAR) hosts From Surviving to Thriving

– January 21: EAR hosts Good Record Keeping

– January 27: Douglas County Board of Realtors® hosts Let’s Just All Be Friends – Antitrust and Social Media Issues

– January 27-28: Earth Advantage offering classes for S.T.A.R (Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals) program

– January 28: PMAR hosts Navigating the Realtor® Code of Ethics: PMAR Ethics Training Seminar

– January 28: EAR hosts Disclosure & Risk Management

– February 4-5 Seattle King County Association of Realtors® hosts CRS205 – Financing and Tax Advantages for Agents & Clients Seminar in Vancouver

Also, if you’re an RMLS™ subscriber, we have lots of FREEopportunities for continuing education credit at a location near you; click the link for your area to view the December Training Calendar:

– Coos County
– Eastern Oregon
– Eugene
– Gresham
– Hood River
– Portland
– Roseburg
– Salem
– Vancouver

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December Real Estate Events & Education

Take a free RMLS™ training course

Here’s a quick rundown of upcoming real estate events & education for the remainder of December in Oregon & Southern Washington. If you have an event that is not listed here, please let us know by commenting below. For future events, please send an e-mail to communications (at) rmls (dot) com.

– December 2: Oregon Association of Realtors® hosts Short Sales & Foreclosures:
What Buyer’s Representatives Need to Know

– December 3: National Association of Realtors® offering free Safety Webinar

– December 7: Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (PMAR) Installation Event

– December 9: Eugene Association of Realtors® (EAR) hosts Taxes & Investment Properties Part 1

– December 10: Women’s Council of Realtors® – Portland Chapter hosts Business Resource Luncheon & 2010 Officer Installation – “Mastering the Clock with Time Management”

– December 12: Salem Association of Realtors® Community Fund Children’s Christmas Party

– December 17: Clark County Association of Realtors® (CCAR) 2010 Officers & Board Installation & Awards Banquet

– December 17: EAR hosts Taxes & Investment Properties Part II

Also, if you’re an RMLS™ subscriber, we have lots of FREE opportunities for continuing education credit at a location near you; click the link for your area to view the December Training Calendar:

– Coos County
– Eastern Oregon
– Eugene
– Gresham
– Portland
– Roseburg
– Salem
– Vancouver

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November Real Estate Events & Education

RMLS™ Trainers visiting Bend, November 18-19

Here’s a quick rundown of upcoming Realtor® events & education for the remainder of November in Oregon & Southern Washington. If you have an event that is not listed here, please let us know by commenting below. For future events, please send an e-mail to communications (at) rmls (dot) com.

– November 4: Douglas County Board of Realtors® hosts “Tax Tips for Realtors® and Financial Planning”

– November 5: Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (PMAR) hosts “How to Be a Successful Realtor® and Still Have a Life in a 26/7 World featuring Brenda Buratti, Right Now Communication”

– November 11-16: NAR Annual Convention in San Diego

– November 21: Oregon Realtor® Night with the Trailblazers

– November 30-Dec. 3: Oregon GRI Classes at Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel

RMLS™ in Bend, November 18-19

Our trainers will be making a special visit to the Bend area. All classes there will be held at Phoenix Inn & Suites, 300 NW Franklin Ave.  RMLS™ subscribers in the area are invited to attend the following classes to learn more about RMLSweb:

– November 18: RMLSweb Listing Load – 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. &  RMLSweb updates 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

– November 19: Basics of RMLSweb 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. &  RMLSweb Listing Load 11:30a.m. -1 p.m.

Additionally, we’re offering two demonstration courses for those in the area who may be considering subscribing to RMLS™ services:

– November 18: “Benefits of RMLS™” 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

– November 19: “Benefits of RMLS™” 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Also, if you’re an RMLS™ subscriber, we have lots of FREE opportunities for continuing education credit at a location near you, click the link for your area to view the November Training Calendar:

– Coos County
– Eastern Oregon
– Eugene
– Gresham
– Portland
– Roseburg
– Salem
– Vancouver

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September Real Estate Events & Education

Find Real Estate Classes & Events Near You in Oregon & Washington

Here’s a quick rundown of upcoming Realtor® events & education for the remainder of September in Oregon & Southern Washington. If you have an event that is not listed here, please let us know by commenting below. For future events, please send an e-mail to communications (at) rmls (dot) com.

– September 10: Greater Portland chapter of Women’s Council of Realtors® hosts “How to Create a Business Plan in Times of Chaos & Craziness”

– September 10: Portland Metropolitan Associaton of Realtors® (PMAR) hosts “Death of the 30 Day Close”

– September 12: Salem Association of Realtors® Food Drive

– September 17: Oregon Association of Realtors® (OAR) hosts “A Taste of Portland”, a benefit for the OAR HOME Foundation 

– September 17: Clark County Association of Realtors® (CCAR) hosts “Barns, Bottles & BBQ”

– September 18: Eugene Association of Realtors® (EAR) hosts “FHA:  Client Mortgage Options”

– September 21: PMAR Luncheon, “Preserving Homeownership”

– September 21-22: ABR Course from OAR

– September 23: Education event good for 3 required hours, hosted by Douglas County Board of Realtors® – several topics, read more here.

– September 23: CCAR hosts “Make the Phone Ring with Referrals”

– September 24: PMAR Owner and Manager Forum “New Twists on Old Environmental Issues”

– September 24: EAR hosts “Oregon Legislative Update”

COMING NEXT MONTH: RMLS™ Fall Education Summit & Trade Fair in Pendleton, Oregon – October 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wildhorse Resort & Casino.  The event will feature a session on distressed properties from OAR, a panel discussion on water rights, and more! Visit http://tradefair.rmls.com for more information.

Also, if you’re an RMLS™ subscriber, we have lots of FREE opportunities for continuing education credit at a location near you, click the link for your area to view the September Training Calendar:

– Coos County
– Eastern Oregon
– Eugene
– Florence
– Gresham
– Portland
– Roseburg
– Salem
– Vancouver

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