Education & Professional Development Opportunities
Thursday, March 6, 2025
9:00 am to 12:00 pm - To Foreclose or Not Foreclose - That is the Question
Have you ever wondered about the ins and outs of foreclosures and alternative options? This class takes a deep dive into all that follows when people fail to make their mortgage payments. Not only consequences to and timelines for the homeowner, but other solutions and how, as a real estate professional, you fit into the mix. If you want a better understanding of all things foreclosure, this is the class for you!
CE: 3
Instructor: Brenda Noffert
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thank you to Security 1st Title for their support!
1:00 to 4:00 pm - Fair and Strategic Negotiations: Let's Split That Orange! NEW Course
REALTORS® negotiate daily, and it is a significant part of our success in real estate. This course equips participants with essential knowledge on how to negotiate and influence acceptable terms, techniques for client counseling, and advocating for your client. We will cover key principles in identifying interests, leveraging value, and managing concessions that maximize your client’s outcome. Learn to navigate negotiations strategically with confidence and competence.
CE: 3
Instructor: Cheryl Huebert
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thank you to Credit Union of America for their support!
Friday, March 7, 2025
9:00 to 4:00 - ELITE Session 1 - Practical Application of the Laws Impacting Real Estate
Highly interactive ethics and professional conduct program will help new licensees gain competency in handling real estate transactions. Participants will be actively involved in viable case studies, as well as group discussions regarding ethics issues.
Facilitator: Stephanie McCurdy
Please call RSCK at 316-263-3167 to register for the ELITE Courses.
Tuition: New Members - Required Class | Member - Entire ELITE Program Purchased - $50 for this class | Member - ELITE 1 Only Purchased -$60 for this class.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Kansas Required Core
Step out of the age of the dinosaur and into 2025 while you learn all the KREC updated rules, common license law violations, and the requirements to get and keep your Kansas real estate license active and in good standing.
CE: 3
Instructor: Stephanie McCurdy
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thank you to Capitol Federal® for their support!
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Shifting Gears: Fresh Listing Strategies NEW Course
In a dynamic real estate market, adaptability is key. This course is designed to equip real estate professionals with the listing tools and strategies to thrive in an evolving market. The focus is on establishing a listing mindset, understanding the seller's reasons and motivations for selling, and mastering innovative listing techniques, including crafting compelling listing presentations. Whether you're a seasoned agent looking to refresh your skills or a newcomer eager to make your mark, this course will help you shift into high gear and achieve success in today's competitive landscape.
CE: 3
Instructor: Sandy McRae
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
11:30 am to 1:30 pm - Lunch & Learn: Understand the Cases Against NAR = Show Your Worth as a REALTOR®
The Professional Development Committee invites you to attend the Lunch and Learn with Guest Speaker Sabrina Hernandez.
Misinformation surrounds the cases against NAR. Join us as Sabrina Hernandez, Litigation Attorney with Foulston Siefkin, peels back the layers of the cases against the National Association of REALTORS® from a litigation attorney’s perspective. Consideration will be given to the arguments presented, the evidence in support of their arguments, and how the Plaintiffs won their lawsuit against NAR, from a litigation tactics standpoint. The knowledge and legal strategies presented will show you what really happened in court, resulting in the NAR Settlement. You will leave empowered as a REALTOR® to advocate for yourself and show your worth to clients.
Fee & Lunch: RSCK members - $15 or E-Card | Non-members - $21
Thank you to Credit Union of America for their support!
Thursday, March 27, 2025
9:00 am to 11:00 pm - REALTOR PROPERTY RESOURCE (RPR) – All the goodies in one place!
PLACE: RSCK Conference Room A
INSTRUCTOR: Brenda Noffert
COST: $20 member / $25 non-member (e-card cannot be used)
WHAT TO BRING: your laptop and your phone
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 25
CE IS NOT OFFERED
DESCRIPTION:
Want to do a quick and dirty CMA? How about a detailed one with adjustments? Want access to highly detailed school reports? Want to know what area has the most sales in the past 6 months? How about accessing mortgage records, deed Information, or neighborhood economic statistics? RPR is your ONE STOP for all this incredible information and more. The best part? This remarkable program is yours just because you are a REALTOR! Bring your laptop and your phone and Brenda will guide you through RPR desktop and RPR Mobile in this jam-packed 2-hour class!
Wednesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 3, 2025
8:45 am to 4 pm (both days) with lunch provided
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Certification Course - 2 day
Instructor: Evan Fuchs
CE: 9 Hours
EARLY BIRD Tuition by March 14, 2025: RSCK members - $195 | Non-members - $235
Tuition starting March 15, 2025: RSCK members - $225| Non-members - $285
Course Audit: For those who have earned the RENE Certification and need a refresher, contact Deb at debie@sckrealtors.com to learn more.
What Is a RENE Certification, and Who Is It For?
The Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification is to elevate and enhance negotiating skills so that today's real estate professionals can play the game to win. The RENE certification program gives REALTORS® the tips and tools they need to be skillful advocates for their clients.
Benefits of Becoming a RENE
- Craft a strategy for negotiation and learn when and how to negotiate
- Adjust your communication style to achieve optimum results with any party in the transaction
- Negotiate effectively face-to-face, on the phone or through email and other media
BONUS! The RENE Certification is an ABR, CRB, & SRS elective.
All RSCK School of Real Estate Education Policies can be found at https://www.sckrealtors.com/education-policies.
Thank you to Credit Union of America for their support on Day 1!
Thank you to HouseMaster Home Inspections for their support on Day 2!
Thursday, April 10, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Protecting Rights with Disclosures
Are you wanting to gain a better understanding of common disclosure forms used in the real estate transaction process and the WHY behind using them? Then "Protecting Rights with Disclosures" is the class for you! Join us to explore how the use of disclosures will ensure transparency and honesty in real estate dealings.
CE: 3
Instructor: Cheryl Huebert
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thank you to ICT Pro Inspections for their support!
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - There's a Form for That! A Guide to Amendments & Addendums
Have you had situations in an offer or transaction that are not covered by the purchase contract and additional documents were needed? Were you left wondering which ones to use and what they mean? This class will review the forms needed to manage the out-of-the-ordinary situations, such as Pre/Post Possession, environmental forms, contingencies, back-up contracts and more. You’ll leave this course with a better understanding of the available, pertinent, and applicable addendum and amendment forms utilized to manage challenges that may arise in a real estate transaction.
CE: 3
Instructor: Lance Ferguson
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thank you to Security 1st Title for your support!
Thursday, April 17, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Financeopoly: Real Estate Finance Basics
A buyer’s financial ability to purchase a property should not be a game of chance. Join us for an overview of mortgages including the process, the qualifying criteria, and different loan programs.
CE: 3
Instructor: Michael Gonzalez
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thank you to Capitol Federal for your support!
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Mapping the Way from Contract to Closing NEW Course
This course is designed for real estate professionals who want to understand every step of the transaction journey from contract to closing. From navigating the first steps of processing a contract to preparing for closing day, you'll learn how to identify potential pitfalls, manage timelines, and communicate effectively with all parties involved. By the end of the course, you'll gain the tools and confidence needed to ensure smooth and successful transactions.
CE: 3
Instructor: Sandy McRae
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thank you to Stryv Bank for your support!
Friday, April 18, 2025
9:00 to 12:00 - Advanced Leadership through Education Series 1 NEW Course
Laying the Foundation for Successful Real Estate Brokerages and Teams
This introductory class provides an overview of the key elements in managing a successful real estate brokerage or team from the initial set up considerations to building a positive workplace culture with the ultimate goal of long-term success.
CE: 3
Instructor: Chris Noffert
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 | Non-members - $49
E-Cards and New Member E-Cards do not apply to the Advanced Leadership through Education series, as each course offers 3 hours of Continuing Education Credit and the completion of the four courses earns the ALE Certification granted exclusively by RSCK.
Thank you to HouseMaster Home Inspections for their support!
Thursday, April 24, 2025
CYCLE 8 NAR REQUIREMENT - in addition to Code of Ethics
9:00 to 12:00 - Fair Housing - Many Voices, ONE Message NEW Course
In this fast paced, highly interactive, mandatory training; we will take you on a journey across time to learn the history of Fair Housing and the laws that made housing discrimination illegal. Through real life scenarios, we will identify the personal characteristics that protect the public from housing discrimination and review the dangers of making assumptions based on protected classifications. We will discuss how to create inclusive environments that comply with today’s Fair Housing laws and rules.
Existing REALTOR® members are required to complete a minimum of 2.5 hours of approved Fair Housing training every three years in order to remain a REALTOR® member. This has nothing to do with having a real estate license, but some courses do offer CE credit as a side benefit of taking the course. Current Cycle 8 is January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
CE: 3
Instructor: Brenda Noffert
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thursday, April 24, 2025
CYCLE 8 NAR REQUIREMENT - in addition to Fair Housing
1:00-4:00 - ETHICS SURVIVOR
It is important to stay up to date with the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. It is a living, breathing document that changes each year, as the industry changes. You will gain a better understanding of how it applies to your business and the higher level of professionalism that you agree to abide by and not just being a real estate agent, but a REALTOR®.
Existing REALTOR® members are required to complete a minimum of 2.5 hours of approved Code of Ethics training every three years as a refresher in order to remain a REALTOR® member. This has nothing to do with having a real estate license, but some courses do offer CE credit as a side benefit of taking the course. Current Cycle 8 is January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
CE: 3
Instructor: Cheryl Huebert
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
All RSCK School of Real Estate Education Policies can be found at https://www.sckrealtors.com/education-policies
Professional Development Committee Bright Spots Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYtz2Cvqg_UZnlMu0v12A4BzQD9P1fHhp