The following classes have been written by Jonathan and approved for continuing education in Pennsylvania.
A Field Guide to the American House – 3.5 Hours or 7 Hours (Pending)
Students will discuss style, form, structure, and neighborhoods of the American House. Time periods will then be discussed and the key architectural features of each period. We will discuss why these things are important to the agent, seller, and buyer. Understanding layouts and functionality of a home impacts the home’s history. Understanding building techniques and styles can assist and agent in establishing when a house was actually built instead of relying on tax records, etc.
BOO! Don’t Be Scared of Stigmatized Properties – 3.5 Hours (Pending)
Students will identify what a stigmatized property is and the differences between the six common types of stigmas- criminal, debt, minimal, murder/suicide, phenomena/haunting, public. Discuss disclosure laws (PA, NJ, MD, VA, DC). Discuss who is required to make the disclosure-seller? Listing agent? Buyer agent? Review of NAR Code of Ethics. Debate and analyze how a stigma can affect the pricing of a home? Identify some iconic stigmatized homes and allow students time to share stories of how they have overcome stigmatized homes with their buyers or sellers. Discuss best practices and techniques.
NAR Code of Ethics and the PA Consumer Notice – 3.5 Hours (Pending)
Students will discuss the need for ethical behavior, effects on clients, and DPOR Standards of Conduct. Learn the history of the NAR Code of Ethics and why it was created. Review NAR Code of Ethics with focus on most frequently cited sections. Learn how to apply ethics to everyday practice and standards of conduct of licensees