July 5th - 2013

iCollege courses: Affordable and informative

How much do REALTORS® know about the Buyer Representation Agreement, the Listing Agreement, and the National Do Not Call list?

iCollege app on iPad

How much do REALTORS® know about the Buyer Representation Agreement, the Listing Agreement, and the National Do Not Call list? What do members of the public know about how to choose the “right” REALTOR® and the advantages of hiring a REALTOR®? Now, the OREA Real Estate College can confidently say, “We have an app for that.”

iCollege app on iPhoneWith the growth of mobile technology comes the opportunity to provide both REALTORS® and members of the public with handy and affordable information about the complex world of the real estate transaction. The college has developed an app -- the iCollege App for Apple and Android devices -- that offers 32 courses for $1.99 each. One course, Qualities of a REALTOR®, is available free of charge. This course covers topics such as how to conduct a proper interview with a potential REALTOR®, reviewing his or her website, and deliverable services.

The iCollege App is available for download through the App Store. Current iCollege courses available for $1.99 are as follows:

  1. iCollege app on iPadQualities of a REALTOR®
  2. Getting Your Home Ready to Show
  3. Professional Services
  4. Property Registration
  5. The Property Line, Fence, Trees and Branches
  6. First Steps in Selling and Buying
  7. Renting
  8. Selling Rental Property
  9. Spousal Relationships and Obligations
  10. Property Rights for Married and Common-law Spouses
  11. Lawsuits and Preventative Measures
  12. The Property Condition Statement
  13. Types of Defects
  14. Psychological Defects and Stigmas
  15. Protecting Yourself
  16. Working With a REALTOR®
  17. The Listing Agreement
  18. The Buyer Representation Agreement
  19. New Homes and Condominiums
  20. Due Diligence
  21. Power of Sale and Foreclosure
  22. Co-Ownership
  23. Areas of Consideration
  24. Condo Administration
  25. Final Thoughts on Resale Condominiums
  26. Co-ownership Advantages and Disadvantages
  27. The Legal Process
  28. Are Lawsuits Worth It?
  29. Claims and Disputes
  30. The Privacy Act
  31. The Principles of Privacy
  32. Do Not Call List

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