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GSAR Continuing Education Courses
Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at the GSAR offices at 5958 East Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212.
Click on the link at the bottom of this page to download our continuing education list.
GSAR members can register online by clicking here.
Non-members can register by clicking here.
Scheduled Classes:
CANCELLATIONS: Requests for cancellation must be received in writing NO LATER THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR to the class to avoid a $25 penalty. REFUNDS: If a written cancellation request is received less than 72 hours prior, a refund less a $25 processing fee will be granted. No refunds will be granted after the start of the course. NO EXCEPTIONS. Send cancellation requests to: macBlane@cnyrealtor.com
Mandatory Ethics and Local Association Training with Don Radke
Jan 5, 9:00am - 1:00pm 4 HRS CE $20 for GSAR members/$60 for Non-Members.
Your instructor will review several Articles of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and corresponding Standards of Practice. An hour of Agency training is included. ALL NAR MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE AT LEAST 2.5 HRS OF ETHICS TRAINING BETWEEN JAN. 1ST, 2009 and DECEMBER 31ST, 2012. This course satisfies that requirement.
From Purchase Offer to Closing: A Legal Perspective with Robert Carter
Jan 11, 9:00am-1:00pm 4 HRS CE $48 for GSAR Members / $60 for Non-Members. From a legal perspective, attorney Robert Carter will discuss what happens between purchase offer acceptance and the closing and how issues that arise in the contract, the title documents and review, the mortgage commitment, etc. affect both the buying & selling sides of the transaction
Fair Housing Compliance, Easier Than You Think with Fran Carroll
Jan. 17, 9:00am - noon 3 HRS CE $20 for GSAR Members /$45 for Non-Members. Can you afford an $11,000 fine for a first-time offense? Learn how to protect yourself from charges of discrimination. If charged, you are presumed GUILTY unless you can prove your innocence. AT LEAST 3 HRS OF FAIR HOUSING TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR LICENSE RENEWAL
How Old is This House? Problems in Older & Newer Homes with Greg Booth
Jan 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm. 3 HRS CE $36 for GSAR Members / $45 for Non-Members. Learn techniques that will help you date the construction, components, renovations, and additions of a home. This course will increase your understanding of the characteristics of and what to expect from both older and newer homesGSAR offers many continuing education courses for members and non-members.
Creative Financing with Donavan Pieterse
Feb 2, 9:00am - 1:00pm 4 HRS CE $48 for GSAR Members / $60 for Non-Members. Learn how you can act as a problem solver in a tough financing environment. Lease options, seller financing, private mortgages, land contracts and buying/selling subject to existing financing will be presented.
But is it Ethical?* with Fran Carroll
February 7, 9:00am - noon 3 HRS CE $36 for GSAR Members /$45 for Non-Members. By subscribing to the Code of Ethics, REALTORS promise to adhere to higher standards than what is required by law. Every day real estate licensees face situations which present ethical challenges that are often complicated and difficult to solve. At times, agents are so concerned with complying with laws and regulations that ethical considerations get relegated to the back burner - BIG MISTAKE! During this course, you'll review the Code of Ethics and discuss some of the most commonly violated Articles. Several case studies will be discussed in an effort to answer the question: I know it's legal, but is it ethical? *Fulfills NAR's mandatory ethics requirement
Short Sales with Donavan Pieterse
Feb 8, 9:00am-1:00pm. 4 HRS CE $48 for GSAR Members / $60 for Non-Members. If you are looking for an in depth discussion of the short sale, you will not want to miss this class. You will learn how to process the short sale and will be introduced to the subtle short sale warning signs and elements of a deal that make a short sale unlikely. The foreclosure process, disclosure issues, and listing issues (such as tax liabilities, liens, the BPO and the real estate commission) will be discussed. The course closes with a group discussion of on-going and past short sale experiences. Your instructor will teach you how to successfully manage a short sale transaction step by step.
The Home Inspection Experience with Tom Sherman
February 16, 9:00am - 12:30pm 3.5 HRS CE $42 for GSAR Members/ $53 for Non-members. This course will help you to understand the Home Inspector's job and will examine the Home Inspector/REALTOR® relationship. Ten of the most common issues noted during home inspections will be discussed.
Buyer's Agents in the 21st Century with John Waugh
February 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm $48 for GSAR Members/ $60 for Non-members. This course offers an in-depth look at the importance of hiring a buyer's agent. The complex process of purchasing a home and how a buyer's agnet can make that process easier for the buyer will be explored.
Grievance, Arbitration and Procuring Cause* with Fran Carroll
March 8, 9:00am-Noon 3.0 hours $36 for GSAR Members / $55 for Non-Members By living up to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, the real estate professional offers to the public a higher standard of conduct above and beyond the legal requirements. Are you living up to the Code? Are you promoting harmony or conflict? Do you understand "procuring cause" so you can protect your commissions? *Fulfills NAR's mandatory ethics requirement.
Intro to 1031 Exchange with Marie Flavin, Esq
March 15, 9:00 am - 12:00pm 3.0 hours. $36 for GSAR Members / $45 for Non-Members. The IRC §1031 tax-deferred exchange provides owners of investment property one of the last great ways to build wealth and save on taxes, yet it remains one of the most underutilized provisions of the tax code. Walk away with an understanding of how your new knowledge can be used to generate good will, mine leads and increase commissions.
Environmental Home Inspections for REALTORS® with Steve Selig
March 27, 9:00am - 5:30pm 7.5 hours. $90 for GSAR Members / $113 for Non-Members. This course covers the role environmental issues play in the purchase and sale of homes. Focus will be on the types of inspections that are available & any governmental regulations or guidelines for these inspections. You will also learn strategies for identifying the need for them early and communicating them with the purchasers and sellers. This course will discuss the public milieu in which environmental issues develop. The course will provide tools for resolving these issues in a constructive manner among involved parties.
Short Sales with Donavan Pieterse
April 3, 9:00am-1:00pm. 4 HRS CE $48 for GSAR Members / $60 for Non-Members. If you are looking for an in depth discussion of the short sale, you will not want to miss this class. You will learn how to process the short sale and will be introduced to the subtle short sale warning signs and elements of a deal that make a short sale unlikely. The foreclosure process, disclosure issues, and listing issues (such as tax liabilities, liens, the BPO and the real estate commission) will be discussed. The course closes with a group discussion of on-going and past short sale experiences. Your instructor will teach you how to successfully manage a short sale transaction step by step.
The One Test You Don't Want to Fail with Rosann Farrow
April 20, 9:00am-1:00pm. 3.0 HRS CE $36 for GSAR Members / $50 for Non-Members. Whether unintentional or subtle, discrimination is against the law. People have a right to live wherever they can afford to live, and REALTORS® have an obligation to protect that right. Join us for a few hours to examine and modify your attitudes and behavior to treat all clients & customers equally. Be assured you will pass a tester's investigation with flying colors! Meets NYSDOS Fair Housing Requirement.
ABCs of Real Estate with Fran Carroll
April 26, 9:00am-noon 3.0 HRS CE $36 for GSAR Members /$45 for Non-Members. Not just for beginners! This course offers a review of basic concepts: agency, fair housing, documentation & risk reduction. Gain a greater understanding of these basics through discussion, sharing real-life experiences and group activities.
Representing Buyers Through the Eyes of a Builder: Navigating the New Construction Maze with John Waugh
May 1, 8:30am - 5:00pm 8 HRS CE $96 for GSAR Members/$120 for Non-Members. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of the new construction industry. This knowledge will help you to help your buyer navigate the often confusing process of building a new home. Learning the key components of the building industry will give you the edge you need to provide added value to your clients.
Reverse Mortgages for Senior Homeowners with Shirley Norquest
May 8 & 9, 9:00am-5:30pm 15 HRS CE $175 for GSAR Members/$205 for Non-Members. Learn the ins and outs of reverse mortgages. This class explores the application process, fees, closing costs, tax benefits and treatments of the different types of reverse mortgages. THIS COURSE IS ALSO APPROVED FOR APPRAISERS.
Everything You Need to Know About Mold with Steve Selig
May 22, 1:00pm-4:15pm 3.0 HRS CE $36 for GSAR Members / $45 for Non-Members
Everything You Need to Know About Water Quality, Radon, Carbon Monoxide with Steve Selig
May 22, 9:00am-noon 3.0 HRS CE $36 for GSAR Members / $45 for Non-Members
This course will discuss the issues raised by water quality & quantity, radon and carbon monoxide in the purchase and sale of homes. The course will also discuss the types of inspections available, the public milieu in which these issues develop and will look in depth at the professional responsibilities of REALTORS® in disclosing potential issues raised by water quality & quantity, radon and carbon monoxide in home ownership.
Pitfalls and Challenges: Where Do We Go from Here with Fran Carroll
June 14, 9:00am-1:30 4.5 HRS CE $54 for GSAR Members / $67for Non-Members Today's real estate professionals are faced with many challenges. Learn how to take advantage of those challenges to improve your performance and to view them as opportunities rather than hurdles.
