13SCRR01 - Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson's Course: 40 Hours

If you would like to become a licensed real estate salesperson, or if you are considering real estate sales as a career, this course is your first step. Completion of this course will qualify students to sit for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson’s Test. Verification of completion will be provided to students by the instructor in the Candidate Guidebook, which also provides all information on how to make an appointment to take the salesperson’s exam. Upon passing the exam, the student will be licensed. For further licensing information, contact the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons at (617) 727-2373.

This nine-week course covers property, property rights, ownership, condominiums, cooperatives, time sharing, leases, options, contracts, deeds, financing, mortgages, brokerage, appraisal, fair housing, consumer protection, and Massachusetts License Law. Here is your opportunity to explore the lucrative and exciting real estate sales profession. Note: Real Estate License examinees must have a valid U.S. Social Security number.

(Textbook required. Title: Modern Real Estate Practice (paperback); Author: Fillmore Galaty et al; Publisher: Kaplan Publishing, 18th edition; ISBN: 1427787905)

9 weeks/40 hours

JoAnn Szymczak, GRI, CRS, earned a B.S. in Education and is a graduate of Realtor® Institute. JoAnn is a Realtor with RE/MAX Advantage 1. She has 35 years of experience as a practicing Real Estate Broker and has worked as an appraiser and as an appraisal instructor. JoAnn is past president of the Greater Worcester Board of Realtors and is presently an assessor in the town of Dudley. She is an approved instructor for licensing of salespeople and brokers in Massachusetts.

Tuesdays, February 26 - May 7 (No class April 16) (NOTE: NEW END DATE DUE TO 3/19 SNOW DAY)
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM 

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2 Saturdays, March 2 and April 6,
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Course Fee: $399

“JoAnn was very diligent about covering all the critical topics, giving us test tips, and inspiring confidence. She is a wealth of information.” ... “I drove almost an hour each way because this instructor was so highly recommended to me. Her life experiences illustrated the concepts beautifully.” 

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13SCRR02 - Massachusetts Home Inspection License Prep Course

Millions of dollars in residential property is sold daily. As long as there is a demand for housing, there will be a need for qualified Home Inspectors. 84% of home buyers requested a home inspection as part of their contract, according to the National Association of Realtors. The U.S. Department of Labor projects jobs for Home Inspectors will grow 17% through 2018. Median income for Home Inspectors was $50,000 in 2008.

This 7-week course taught by a Massachusetts Approved Provider includes:

• inspection standards and the basics of conducting a home inspection
• how to carry out interior, exterior, and structural inspections
• how to analyze heating, plumbing, and electrical systems
• how to market your services and open your own business

Who should consider getting a Massach-usetts Home Inspector License?  Anyone looking to open their own business and especially anyone with a Building Construction Supervisor’s License or a license in one of the building trades: Electricians, Plumbers, Builders. This course typically costs over $2500 at national organizations!

Requirements to become a licensed Massachusetts Associate Home Inspector:

• complete a 75 hour course from an approved provider
• pass the National Home Inspectors Exam (NHIE)
• complete 25 co-supervised home inspections

Note: Candidates for licensure may complete the requirements above in any order.

7 weeks/75 hours 

Jim Mushinsky is president of Centsable Inspection in Framingham which provides home inspection education and business tools for home inspectors. Jim is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors as a Provider of Education and he also provides consulting services and inspections.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (No class March 9 and March 30)
February 26 - April 23 (NOTE: NEW END DATE DUE TO 3/19 SNOW DAY)        

Course Fee: $999

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