by Brad Larson

Florida Real Estate School LarsonEd May Newsletter

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!

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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:

controlling or disbursing association funds;
determining how or when to prepare budgets or other financial documents for an association;
determining how or when to provide notice of meetings or to conduct association meetings;
maintaining and/or having authorization to spend association petty cash;
coordinating maintenance for the residential development; and
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
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June 1-5, 8-12
Fort Myers – Weekday
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July 20-24, 27-31
Naples – Weekday
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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
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July 17, 18, 19, 25, 26
Naples – Weekend
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View 2015 Schedule

1-Day Real Estate Exam Prep Course

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
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View 2015 Schedule

Other Courses at Florida Real Estate School LarsonEd

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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

by Brad Larson

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

by Brad Larson

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.



How to Obtain a Florida Real Estate License	Post-Licensing Courses	Post-Licensing Questions & Answers

Best of Business 2015 Survey

Would you be willing to nominate LarsonEd?

LarsonEd Videos

Property Manager Designation Course

Real Estate Broker Licensing Course

14 Hour Real Estate CE Package

Do you still need to pass your State Exam?

Other Courses at Florida Real Estate School LarsonEd

Click a button to view upcoming course dates

Certified Florida Residential Manager Designation Course

Course Dates and Times

Real Estate Broker Connection

Participating Brokers

It’s like having your own tutor at your side as you prepare for the exam.

Real Estate

Community Association Managment

Mortgage Loan Originator

Post-Licensing Courses

45 Hour Sales Associate Post-Licensing Courses

60 Hour Broker Post-Licensing Courses

Florida Real Estate School

MLO Licensing Requirements

Step-by-Step Licensing Guide

Step 1: Obtain your Unique Identification Number with NMLS

Step 2: Complete the 20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Course

Step 3. Pass the SAFE Act Tests

Step 4: Application

*Complete after you’ve attended the 20 Hour Course and passed the National and Florida exams*

Step 5: View your Application Status

For further assistance, please contact the NMLS Call Center at 855.665.7123

Welcome to Larson Exam Tutor!

It’s like having your own tutor at your side as you prepare for the exam.

Real Estate

Community Association Managment

Mortgage Loan Originator

How did you hear about me/who referred you?

Who else are you interviewing?

Would it be possible for all decision makers to be present at this meeting?

What are the names of the people who will be present during this meeting?

Why do you want to sell?

When do you need to sell?

At what price do you want to list your property?

How much are your underlying loans?

Can you tell me about the property? Type? Square footage? Bed/Bath? Etc.

What other amenities does the property offer?

What criteria are you going to use in hiring listing clients?

May I ask you to wait to make a decision on your listing agent until you meet with me?

If I answer all of your questions to your satisfaction, will you list your property when you meet with me?

I will be sending/delivering/offering on my website a little pre-meeting information packet. Can you please review it before meeting with me?

Do you own any other properties in the area? If yes, where?

Are you thinking about listing those also?

Where are you moving?

Do you know a real estate professional there?

Do you need a 1031 tax deferred exchange?

Would you like to meet with my company’s CPA at no charge?

It’s like having your own tutor at your side as
you prepare for the exam.

Complete after you’ve attended the 20 Hour Course and passed the National and Florida exams

For further assistance, please contact the
NMLS Call Center at 855.665.7123

It’s like having your own tutor at your side as
you prepare for the exam.