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Real Estate Continuing Education in Norwalk CT with Dares Institute

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Real Estate Continuing Education in Norwalk CT with Dares Institute

My quest for my Continuing Education (CE) courses began with Carl Bulgini, who runs the DARES education program,  speaking with me about which courses were the most worthwhile of all given this year.     We had a long conversation analyzing all of the different classes, with my complaints about the majority of them being very boring.    (At least they sounded boring from the descriptions.)   Dares Institute CE classes in Norwalk CT

When we finished discussing this, I had four courses that I was interested in taking. One was about the new mortgage changes, next was a title search class, the next was the mandatory law class we must take, and then finally, Behavorial Financing.   To begin with, I had to sign up to take each of these four classes at different locations on different days.  A few days later, I received an email telling me that I could take them all at the Doubletree Hotel in Norwalk all on the same day!    I signed up.

I enjoyed hearing about all of the changes in the mortgage industry, taught by Carl Bulgini, which was from 8 am until 11 am.  The name of that class was Know Before You Go.

The next class was taught by Karen Sweeters.    She taught us a lot about the title search process, and the things that can go right and the things that may never be found out .... and where to find things.   Very interesting!!Dares Institute CE classes in Norwalk CT

The mid afternoon class was taught by Dave Jones.  He covered the Mandatory CT Law class we all need to take across the state.    He is an incredibly fun instructor, since he forces full class participation, but not to embarrass anyone.     Whew!    There is a lot of the law that I think a lot of us are still a little fuzzy on.

Last, but not least, was Carl Bulgini teaching us some about the psychology of finances and of real estate.    What drives the buyer to resist so hard in bringing their price of their home down to the "Realistic" price rather than the "Fantasy Land" price?    That was also a fun class.    

Dares Institute CE classes in Norwalk CT

I think I picked four good classes.

Real Estate Continuing Education in Norwalk CT with Dares Institute

Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Dagny. Sound like there was a day filled with lots of learning. There is always something you can learn during any continuing ed class.

Feb 18, 2014 05:34 PM
Christi Farrington
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
~ Your representative in Fairfield County, CT

Sounds as though you had some great learning experiences with great instructors.  There is always so much to learn in this business.  Aren't you thrilled that you could take them all in one LONG day?! :)

Feb 19, 2014 01:37 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Your last class sounded like fun Dagny.  8 long hours

Feb 19, 2014 05:11 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Dagny - we can't continue to be competitive unless will continue to get fed with new information.  I am sure those classes will serve you well.

Feb 19, 2014 07:32 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dagny those sound like excellent class.  Even though I am not a Realtor I would have enjoyed attending them.

Feb 19, 2014 08:31 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dagny, it sure is fun seeing classes that offers great education we can use in our daily real estate! 

Feb 19, 2014 10:12 AM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Hi Dagny: I have to give it to you for making me laugh this morning.. "My complaints about the majority of them being so boring."

I think I had Dave Jones for the At Home with Diversity Class.

Feb 19, 2014 08:35 PM
David Popoff
DMK Real Estate - Darien, CT
Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct

One of the best things about being a Realtor is the CE, you are always learning something new.

Feb 19, 2014 08:48 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo
That actually was a very fun day, and I met some interesting people. The classes did turn out to be very good.
Feb 24, 2014 07:48 AM