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11.03.15
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Meeting and Qualifying the Buyer Pt. 1–Florida Real Estate School

Meeting and Qualifying the Buyer Part 1

Florida Real Estate School

Every sales associate has war stories about indecisive, demanding, disloyal, or financially irresponsible buyers. These questions can help you determine a buyer’s motivation upfront.

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It’s important find out whether buyers have completely unrealistic expectations.
  1. How long have you been looking?
  2. Are you working with anothersales associateor broker? If yes, whom? 
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If the buyer is working with another agent, then you must destroy that agent.
  1. Do you rent or own your current home?
  2. What is your monthly rent or mortgage payment?
  3. Must you sell a home before buying? If yes, what is the status?
  4. Must you complete a lease period before buying? If yes, how long is the lease?
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“We’re really going to miss our old place.”
  1. Do you have a budget for monthly payments? If yes, how much?
  2. What’s your price range?
  3. Has a lender prequalified you for a loan? If yes, for how much?

Ask these qualifying questions of your buyer and you will be more suited to meet their needs in no time. Check back soon for Part 2!

About Larson Educational Services:

Utilizing 30 years of real estate training and professional education experience, Florida real estate school Larson Educational Services is the premier provider of Florida real estate licensing, exam preparation, post-licensing, CAM licensing, mortgage loan originator licensing, and continuing education in Southwest Florida. Classes are available in Fort Myers, Naples, Sarasota, and online.

Brad Larson

Larson Educational Services

1400 Colonial Blvd. Suite 44

Fort Myers, FL 33907

info@LarsonEd.com

239-344-7510

www.LarsonEd.com

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07.09.15
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Happy Birthday to Rick Larson, Our Senior Instructor!

In honor of our senior instructor (emphasis on the senior!), Rick Larson (our dad), we have compiled a look back at his life (so far). Rick Larson is one of the key components of what makes us the best Florida real estate school.

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Larson Educational Services’ senior instructor–our dad, Rick Larson–is now officially old enough to get the senior citizen discount at Denny’s!

Enjoy the 10 cents off of your grand slam breakfast, Dad!

Florida real estate school Rick Larson, this is for you!

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Larson Educational Services

Royal Palm Square

1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44

Fort Myers, FL 33907

239-344-7510

http://www.larsoned.com/

06.16.15
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The Larson Edge–Florida Real Estate School

Florida Real Estate School

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Sit down, strap in, and prepare for a power-packed experience because this 2 day course at Larson Ed is sure to take you for a ride.

The CFRM (Certified Florida Residential Manager) designation is not only approved for 11 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education, but it is also engineered specifically with you becoming a better real estate professional as being a primary outcome.

In the course, you will receive detailed coverage of 15 property management laws, including the most
recent changes to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, which became effective on July 1st, 2013.

Some of the changes discussed in the class include:

– Requirements for the disbursement of advance rents
– Revised notice provisions
– Revised provisions when accepting partial rent
– Conduct for which the landlord may not retaliate

Other topics covered:

– Property management escrow accounts
– Managing vacation rentals
– Advertising and marketing
– Screening tenants and negotiating leases
– Maintaining the premises and security
– Insurance and keeping accurate records

Register here:REGISTER FOR LARSON’S CFRM COURSE

Or call our Fort Myers office at 239-344-7510

Certified Florida Residential Manager Designation (CFRM) – Larson Educational
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Larson Educational Services
Royal Palm Square
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
239-344-7510

05.05.15
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Red Hot Summer Class Schedule @ Florida Real Estate School LarsonEd!

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Florida real estate school Larson Educational Services is red hot this summer with a full slate of continuing education courses.

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As a licensed Florida real estate professional, education is a key component to your success in the industry. Understanding new technologies, updated state and Federal laws, as well as practical marketing and selling skills will set you apart from the competition. That’s why the real estate education leaders at Florida real estate school Larson Educational Services make sure to create relevant and market-ready courses that will benefit you as a professional.

After your first license renewal, you must complete 14 hours of Florida Real Estate Continuing Education every 2 years for the rest of your real estate career. When you choose Larson Educational Services to complete your continuing education, know that you are choosing the best in the industry and that you will get more than just credits…you’ll get education you’ll enjoy!

Click a link below to view more detailed information about our Florida Real Estate Continuing Education Courses available in the classroom in Fort Myers and Naples or by eBook or Online.

2015 Course Dates and Times

WEEKDAY CLASS: 2 days, Wed and Fri or Thu and Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm
WEEKEND CLASS: 2 days, Sat and Sun, 9:00am – 5:00pm

June 3 and 5 (Weekday) Naples
July 15 and 17 (Weekday) Fort Myers
August 15 and 16 (Weekend) Naples
September 26 and 27 (Weekend) Fort Myers

Brad Larson

Florida Real Estate School Larson Educational Services

1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 44

Fort Myers, Florida 33907

239-344-7510

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04.30.15
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Florida Real Estate School LarsonEd May Newsletter

Florida Real Estate School

Best of Business 2015 Survey

Would you be willing to nominate LarsonEd?

Deadline to vote is May 8, 2015. Gulfshore Business Magazine is publishing a “Best of Business” issue in August and we would greatly appreciate your vote for the Best Family-Owned Business category. We are incredibly honored and proud that we won in 2013 and we were first runner up in 2014! With your help, we’d like to make it to the top again in 2015. Click the following link then go to #17 and write in “Larson Educational Services”….but only if you think we deserve it!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE

As always, thank you for making Larson Educational Services your School of Choice! ~ Brad Larson

LarsonEd Videos

Check out some great tips we share in our videos and look for more videos in our next newsletter:


Open House Tips Part 1


Open House Tips Part 2

Community Association Manager (CAM) Licensing Course

A Florida CAM License is required when managing an association of more than 10 units and/or has an annual budget in excess of $100,000. Types of properties that hire CAM License holders are mobile home parks, planned unit developments, homeowners associations, cooperatives, timeshares, condominiums, or other residential units which are authorized to impose a fee that may become a lien on the parcel.
Typical responsibilities of a Florida CAM Licensee are:
  1. controlling or disbursing association funds;
  2. determining how or when to prepare budgets or other financial documents for an association;
  3. determining how or when to provide notice of meetings or to conduct association meetings;
  4. maintaining and/or having authorization to spend association petty cash;
  5. coordinating maintenance for the residential development; and
  6. performing other day-to-day services involved with the operation of a community association.

Time: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Tuition: $269

View our schedule online

Weekday, Weekend schedules available in Fort Myers, Naples and Sarasota. Classes are conducted over 2 days of class (Thursday and Friday or Saturday and Sunday)
View 2015 Schedule

Property Manager Designation Course

Take the next step in your career and earn the Certified Florida Residential Manager™ (CFRM) designation at Florida real estate school LarsonEd! In this power-packed course, you will learn the practical and legal aspects of leasing and managing single-family and small residential investment properties.
This course is approved for 11 Hours of Real Estate Continuing Education, and we’re also including the 3 Hour Florida Core Law Course so that you can complete your license renewal requirement in just 2 days of class!

Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuition: $169

UPCOMING DATES AND LOCATIONS

April 30 and May 1
Fort Myers – Thu and Fri
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October 1 and 2
Fort Myers – Thu and Fri
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Real Estate Broker Licensing Course

Are you thinking about getting your Florida Real Estate Broker License? We’ve made easier and more practical for you to accomplish your goal by offering more Broker classes with greater schedule flexibility in 2015.

We now offer the Broker Pre-Licensing Course in a Weekday, Weekend or Evening schedule in both Fort Myers and Naples.

Even if you don’t plan on opening your own brokerage, this might be the next step in your career. The course not only covers exactly what you need to know for the state exam, but also goes into detail on the following topics:

  • Office management
  • Disciplinary process
  • Business appraisal
  • Contracts & financing
  • Property management
  • Escrow management
  • Real estate valuation
  • Brokerage relationships
  • Investment real estate

Time: Weekday and Weekend 8:30am – 4:30pm, Evening 6:15pm – 9:45pm
Tuition: $459

UPCOMING DATES AND LOCATIONS

May 16-17, 30-31, June 6-7, 13-14, 20
Naples – Weekend
REGISTER NOW

June 1-5, 8-12
Fort Myers – Weekday
REGISTER NOW

July 20-24, 27-31
Naples – Weekday
REGISTER NOW
View 2015 Schedule

14 Hour Real Estate CE Package

Remember, there is NO TEST when you attend a classroom continuing education class! As always, if you have questions about your education requirements or need us to check your renewal date, just call us at (239) 344-7510 and speak with a friendly LarsonEd representative. After your initial license renewal, this course is required every 2 years to renew your real estate license.

Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuition: $99

UPCOMING DATES AND LOCATIONS

June 3 and 5
Naples – Wed and Fri
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July 15 and 17
Fort Myers – Wed and Fri
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Sales Associate Post-Licensing

The class is held over 5 days and must be completed within 2 years of your initial license date.*Passing of a class final exam is required.* 

Although the state says you have up to 2 years to complete this course after obtaining your Florida Sales Associate license, we recommend attending this course within the first 2 months of being licensed. Why? Because this course lays the foundation for you to conduct the practical side of the business – finding sellers, properly pricing, marketing, finding buyers,negotiating and more!

Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm (6:15pm – 10:00pm evenings)
Tuition: $249 books and exam prep included

UPCOMING DATES AND LOCATIONS

May 29, 30, 31, Jun 6, 7
Fort Myers – Weekend
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June 1-4, 8-11, 15-16
Fort Myers – Evening
REGISTER NOW

July 17, 18, 19, 25, 26
Naples – Weekend
REGISTER NOW
View 2015 Schedule

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Do you still need to pass your State Exam?

The current pass rate for real estate exam takers in Florida is less than 50%. Don’t become a statistic as one of the thousands of applicants each year who never pass their state test or get their license. The course features in-class testing, high-impact review of exam content, and sample questions and answers. View some positive testimonials on our LarsonEd Facebook Page.

Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tuition: $99 includes Exam Prep workbook, practice questions and sample exams

UPCOMING DATES AND LOCATIONS

Saturday, May 16
Fort Myers – Weekend
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Friday, May 22
Naples – Weekday
REGISTER NOW

Tuesday, June 16
Fort Myers – Weekday
REGISTER NOW
View 2015 Schedule

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Brad Larson

Larson Educational Services

1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 44

Fort Myers, Florida 33907

239-344-7510

www.LarsonEd.com
04.21.15
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CFRM from Florida Real Estate School LarsonEd

Florida Real Estate School

Certified Florida Residential Manager Designation Course

Tuition: $169
Credit Hours: 14 CE Credit Hours
(Florida Core Law and Course Manual included)

In this power-packed course, students will learn the practical and legal aspects of leasing and managing single-family and small residential investment properties. The course includes detailed coverage of 15 property management laws, including –Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Property Management Escrow Accounts, and Vacation Rentals.

Additionally, this program will help students with the issues of leasing and managing residential properties. You will be introduced to the roles of a property manager including:

    • Planning and analysis
    • Advertising and marketing
    • Screening tenants
    • Negotiating leases
    • Collecting rent
    • Maintaining the premises
    • Supervising security
    • Obtaining insurance
    • Keeping accurate records

Course Dates and Times

WEEKDAY CLASS: 2 days, Thu and Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm

April 30 and May 1 (Weekday) Fort Myers – Suite 39
October 1 and 2 (Weekday) Fort Myers

Brad Larson

Larson Educational Services

1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 44

Fort Myers, Florida 33907

239-344-7510

http://www.larsoned.com/realestate/

04.16.15
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Florida Real Estate School Broker Connection

Florida Real Estate School

Real Estate Broker Connection

DISCLAIMER:
Larson Educational Services DOES NOT specifically endorse or recommend any of the companies listed below. The Participating Brokers listed have no affiliation whatsoever with Larson Educational Services.

Please contact these brokers directly to discuss real estate careers in Florida (Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Marco Island). These brokers have expressed interest in hiring newly licensed and experienced sales associates. View more information about obtaining a Florida real estate license.

Are you a broker, recruiter or manager looking to get your information on this page? Please contact Amanda Larson directly at (239) 344-7510.

Participating Brokers

04.02.15
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Florida Real Estate School on the Moon!

Florida Real Estate School

Well, we finally did it: Larson Educational Services has expanded to include the moon.

I know this may seem hard to believe, but our classes are even better in zero gravity!

Sign up for your Florida (or moon) real estate license education by visiting LarsonEd.com

or giving us a call at 239-344-7510.

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Florida Real Estate School over the moon

03.24.15
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Florida Real Estate School Post-Licensing

Florida Real Estate School Post-License Education

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After you obtain your Florida Real Estate License, you must complete post-licensing education prior to your license renewal date. Your license renewal date is between 18 and 24 months after you receive your initial Florida Real Estate License.

 If you have a Sales Associate license, you must complete 45 hours of post-licensing education. If you have a Broker license, you must complete 60 hours of post-licensing education.

We offer the 45 Hour Sales Associate and 60 Hour Broker Post-License Education in a format that fits your busy schedule. You can complete the education in our classroom or online. If you have any questions about when your license renewal date is or if you have yet to obtain a Florida Real Estate License, please click an option below.
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How do I renew my license once I have completed the Real Estate Post-License Education?

Larson Educational Services will submit proof to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) that you completed our course when you have attended all 45 Hours for Sales Associates and 60 Hours for Brokers and passed your school exam.

Prior to your initial license expiration date, you will need to click on the link below and follow the directions to renew your license.

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Renew My License

Post-Licensing Courses

As a newly licensed Florida real estate professional, you are required to complete post-licensing education prior to your first license renewal date. Depending on when you received your license, your first renewal date will be between 18 and 24 months after your licensure date. The post-licensing education requirement is 45 hours for Sales Associate and 60 hours for Brokers.

Failure to complete the post-licensing education prior to your first license renewal date will result in your license going Null & Void. We recommend completing this requirement within the first 6 months after obtaining your license. Do not wait until the last minute!

Click a link below to view more detailed information about our Florida Real Estate Post-Licensing Classroom Courses in Fort Myers, Naples, and Online Post-Licensing Course.

45 Hour Sales Associate Post-Licensing Courses
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60 Hour Broker Post-Licensing Courses
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Brad Larson

1400 Colonial Blvd.

Suite 44

Fort Myers, Florida 33907

239-344-7510

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03.09.15
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Florida Broker Pre-License Course

Naples Real Estate School

72 Hour Broker Pre-License Course (CLASSROOM)

Credit hours: 72

Tuition: $439 – course materials included

DBPR Licensed Florida Real Estate School License #ZH1002299

DBPR License Requirement:You must have been active as a Sales Associate with a Florida Broker for 2 out of the previous 5 years to upgrade to a Broker License, or been licensed in another state for 2 out of the previous 5 years.

We also have an online Broker Licensing Course if you are unable to attend our classroom courses in Southwest Florida.

2015 Dates and Times

Weekday Classes: 9 days from 8:30am to 4:30pm

WEEK 1: Monday-Friday, WEEK 2: Monday-Wednesday and Final Exam on Friday at 1pm

Weekend Classes: 9 days from 8:30am to 4:30pm

WEEKENDS 1-4: Saturday-Sunday, WEEKEND 5: Final Exam on Saturday at 1pm

Evening Classes: 17 evenings from 6:15pm-9:45pm

WEEKS 1-4: Monday-Thursday, WEEK 5: Final Exam on Tuesday at 6:15pm

March 16-20, 23-27 (Weekday) Fort Myers
April 18-19, 25-26, May 2-3, 9-10, 16 (Weekend) Fort Myers
April 20-23, 27-30, May 4-7, 11-14, 19 (Evening) Fort Myers
May 16-17, 30-31, June 6-7, 13-14, 20 (Weekend) Naples
June 1-5, 8-12 (Weekday) Fort Myers
July 20-24, 27-31 (Weekday) Naples
August 3-7, 10-14 (Weekday) Fort Myers
September 19-20, 26-27, Oct 3-4, 10-11, 17 (Weekend) Fort Myers
October 12-16, 19-23 (Weekday) Naples
October 19-22, 26-29, Nov 2-5, 9-12, 17 (Evening) Fort Myers
November 30-Dec 4, 7-11 (Weekday) Naples

All Broker’s Courses are not the same! Larson Educational Services is the Real Estate School of Choice in Southwest Florida! We teach more licensees and offer more pre-licensing class dates than all the other SWFL real estate schools combined!

The Florida 72 Hour Broker Pre-License Course at Larson Educational Services is the required 72 hour course to obtain your Florida Real Estate Broker License. It is designed to teach the information you need to pass the state exam and also give you important information about how to be a good broker. We take an in-depth look at all of the Florida real estate laws and regulations. Within the course materials, we also include sample questions and practice exams for both the Course Final Exam and the State Licensing Exam for no additional charge! 

If you want an online option for practicing questions and answers, check out our Broker State Exam Tutor.

Topics Include:

  • Real estate brokerage
  • Office management
  • Disciplinary process
  • Business appraisal
  • Contracts & financing
  • Federal taxes
  • Zoning & planning
  • Property management
  • Escrow management
  • Real estate valuation
  • Brokerage relationships
  • Closing the transaction
  • Investment real estate
  • Environmental concerns

Not ready to pay for your course, but want to hold your seat?

That’s ok! We accept unpaid registrations online or by phone.

Your tuition will be due on the first day of class.

Call us today with any questions

(239) 344-7510

Larson Educational Services

3073 Horseshoe Drive South,

Suite 122,

Naples, FL 34104

(239) 344-7510