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Continuing Education - Where Do YOU Take Courses?

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Properties, Inc.

I responded to a blog post this morning and it got me thinking.  Last summer I took 3 full days of classes to obtain my ABR designation.  I took the classes with an associate of mine and we were 2 of only 3 Realtors from our Colorado Springs real estate market.  Why?  We took the classes up in Denver.  At the time, we took the classes up there because they were available when we wanted to take them. 

Looking back - I'm glad we did!  It's changed my perspective on continuing education classes.  I consider education important, but I'll be honest.  Sometimes I have a class scheduled and I dread going to it and "wasting" a whole day of sitting in class when I could be working.

Since taking the ABR course, I've made a decision to take courses outside of my marketplace whenever possible.  During the course, I met quite a few Denver Realtors and established a wider referral base.  It made taking the classes that much more rewarding!  Now I can look at classes as not only an educational opportunity, but also a networking opportunity!

Give it some thought - the drive or flight to another area might be worth it from time to time. =)

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Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Red Hook, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection
Michele -  that is the attitude to have.  I alway enjoy the classes because I take courses I really want to take instead of just fulfilling CE credits.  Most of all I appreciate the friendships formed and sometimes I do get  referrals which I consider added bonus.
Apr 12, 2007 04:41 PM
James Holmes
Chartwell Mortgage Corporation - Denver, CO

Michelle - What a great idea as this will creates added value for your business and one referral from a new contact would make this a total home run. I also think it provides you with a great opportunity to learn about what is happening in another market.

Thank you,

James

Apr 12, 2007 05:30 PM
Greg & Brian Perry
Windermere Real Estate N.E. - Kirkland, WA
Working-for-you
Getting out of town for education is great!
Apr 12, 2007 05:35 PM
Leon Austin
Mobile Notary Services - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Mobile Notary

It's great that you're taking CE courses. To answer your question, I have taken classes through title companies. Empire Title Company here in Colorado Springs, and First American Heritage Title Company in Denver.

 

Apr 12, 2007 06:53 PM
Yvonne Brown
Century 21 Northwest - Gilbert, AZ
iIt's great that you brought this up. I'm actually planning on taking some courses out of area this summer and now this is just an added benefit!
Apr 12, 2007 06:57 PM
Jim Crawford
Long & Foster - Fredericksburg, VA
Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA
First of all there are loads of free CE courses that are being offered around town.  My next choice is take them on-line.  I like it because I can go through the materials without interruptions.
Apr 13, 2007 11:03 AM
Charity Lane
O'Brien Realty - Prince Frederick, MD
Congratulations on your new ABR designation. I never thought of the added benefit of going outside of my area of CE. Good point!
Jan 18, 2008 11:29 AM
Jennifer Hartwick
Crane and Crane Real Estate - Columbia, MO

I enjoy taking my classes in person as much as possbile and have thought about taking some classes out of our area because the timeframe they are offered.  A great idea as well that you have the chance to meet more referals.  I'm curious as to how many people are doing CE on-line versus in the classroom?

Jan 19, 2008 12:21 PM