The last two words you want to hear before renewing your RE license...
Continuing education...
It's that time again and I need another 30 clock HRS to keep my real estate brokers license. This year I have decided to be proactive and not wait till the last minute and scramble to obtain my clock hours. It has really worked out well as I have taken some very interesting classes as of late. I decided to take live attendance classes this cycle mainly because I did my classes online last cycle and found I didn't learn as much as I could have. I find class interaction and networking to be a real plus.
We all seem to be at the mercy of staying on top of our continuing education credit to stay in compliance with state laws. Only once have I gotten down to taking undesirable classes to retain my license however I still remember sitting through a class on spotted owl sanctuaries and how they affect building codes. The longest 3 hours of my life with only two other students in attendance.
I applaud our Washington State Board of Realtors for really stepping up the diversity of classes. Each class I've taken this time has added another tool to my arsenal for buying and selling homes. I'm down to is last five clock hours and I need to take two mandatory classes in the next six months. That's far better than where I was two weeks ago.
My advice;
- Start early. Don't get stressed out with two weeks remaining to get your classes!
- Take the classes you want. Look for classes you need for your business rather than big point classes. Grab a designation course if need be...
- Plan to take classes when business is slow. By taking half day classes or scheduling your classes properly you can still get clock HRS and run your everyday business with ease...
Do you wait a last minute for your clock hours?
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