Education & Professional Development Opportunities
Thursday, January 16, 2025
9:00 to 4:00 - ELITE 1 Details Matter: 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, January 23, 2025
9:00 - 12:00 - 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: 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 – Back to the Basics in a Changing Market
The last three years in real estate have been like none other – listings on the market for hours instead of days, weeks or months, buyers’ offers being rejected time and again, multiple offers way over asking price, and the list goes on. But with changes in the market, agents will need to adapt, returning to the basics when working with buyers and sellers. It’s time for successful agents to refresh their memory on best practices in real estate.
CE: 3
Instructor: Sandy McRae
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thank you to Capitol Federal® for their support!
Thursday, January 30, 2025
RSCK and KAR are proud to Co-Host this Professional Development Opportunity
9:00 to 4:00 –Smart Money - Tax Strategies for Independent Contractors
Chris Bird’s Top 8 Topics in This Course:
- Ten top tax strategies in the real estate community
- Cost segregation studies
- The tax law passed in 2017 that expires in 2025 and what will happen January 1, 2026
- Filing 2024 tax return
- Tax strategies to minimize what must be paid
- Corporate Transparency Act – Beneficial Owners Information Report
- Entertainment vs. Promotion
- Retirement Planning Options
And make the REALTORS® in attendance money from the $95 paid to attend the course.
Instructor: Chris Bird, CFP, has been in the financial business for more than 30 years and was a Senior IRS agent for 16 years. He is a senior CRS instructor.
“Chris has a unique way of making a tough subject entertaining!”
Tuition: $95 KAR Member (includes lunch) | Non-KAR members $120 (includes lunch)
Location: REALTORS® of South Central Kansas Conference Center
Register HERE
Credits: 6 Required GRI credits – NO CE is earned
KAR Cancellation Policy: 20% cancellation fee
A.M. Sponsor: Thank you to HouseMaster Home Inspections for their support!
P.M. Sponsor: Thank you to Credit Union of America for their support!
Thursday, February 6, 2025
9:00 to 12:00 - Understanding Personalities and Generational Dynamics
Bridging gaps, fostering trust, enhancing communication, and creating harmonious relationships amongst diverse generations and various personalities is essential when interacting with real estate clients. Enhance your skills to allow you to successfully connect with clients and provide a deeper level of representation throughout the real estate transaction process.
CE: 3
Instructor: Cheryl Huebert
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
1:00 to 4:00 - Health & Fitness of Your Business: Prospecting for the Health of It!
Are you wondering how to get your next client? Where to find business? How to keep business and how some agents make it look so darn easy? This is the class for you. Whether you are starting from scratch or need a business reboot, this comprehensive class will give you the tools to jump start your business and keep it healthy for years to come.
CE: 3
Instructor: Brenda Noffert
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thank you to HouseMaster Home Inspections for their support!
Friday, February 7, 2025
9:00 to 12:00 - ELITE Session 2 – The Changing Real Estate Landscape: Strategies to Address Today’s Realities
The constantly changing environment for real estate sales directly impacts the way Agents set up and manage their business. Often decisions are made spontaneously without consideration for the impact on the consumer and without a clear understanding that these decisions ultimately shape the type of career and operating practices that set a reputation. Risk management must be a priority when considering how to incorporate policies, procedures, technology, and communication practices into daily operations for maximum effectiveness for public interaction. Be prepared to engage and learn!
Please call RSCK at 316-263-3167 to register for the ELITE Courses.
Tuition: Entire ELITE Program Purchased - $20 per class for ELITE 2-6 | One class in ELITE Program Purchased - $30 per class for ELITE 2-6
1:00 to 4:00 - ELITE Session 3 - The Seller Centric Experience: Steps for a Comprehensive Listing Process
Sellers want their real estate Licensee to be professional and trustworthy and to keep the Seller’s interests at the center of any decision-making during the transaction. Learn how to design an effective Seller Listing process that includes focused interviewing, transaction management, property showing that reflects today’s marketplace requirements, and contract interpretation for the benefit of the Sellers. Ultimately it is about engaging in a system you can design that is comprehensive yet customized. You have the chance to exceed expectations today to ensure a highly reputable business and long-term career. Engage in this highly interactive session and design your listing approach with confidence.
Facilitator: Samar Edenfield
Please call RSCK at 316-263-3167 to register for the ELITE Courses.
Tuition: Entire ELITE Program Purchased - $20 per class for ELITE 2-6 | One class in ELITE Program Purchased - $30 per class for ELITE 2-6
Thursday, February 13, 2025
9:00 to 12:00 - The Purchase Contract: Unveiling the Real Estate Masterpiece
Get ready to break down the "Purchase Contract" – a document that can make or break your real estate journey. It's not just a piece of paper; it's your golden ticket to the closing table! This course takes the complex and breaks it down into bite-sized chunks. By the end you will be discussing "contingencies" and "addendums" with your clients like a pro! Don't miss your chance to unlock the door to real estate success, one contract at a time!
CE: 3
Instructor: Lance Ferguson
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thank you to Stryv Bank for their support!
1:00 to 4:00 - Social Media for Real Estate: How to Boost Your Business
This comprehensive class equips real estate professionals with the essential knowledge & skills in the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing. These skills will maximize the potential of social media in establishing & expanding their brand, as well as generating high-quality leads. It covers a wide range of popular social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, & YouTube, ensuring that participants are well-versed in utilizing these platforms effectively. With expert guidance & insider tips, this course boosts your business strategies within a short span of just three hours by providing a robust foundation & practical strategy.
CE: 3
Instructor: Stephanie McCurdy
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thank you to Capitol Federal® for their support!
Friday, February 14, 2025
9:00 to 12:00 - ELITE Session 4 – The No Drama Transaction: Working with Buyers
Sometimes it seems like an unattainable dream – the path to experiencing a successful, no-drama property closing. Designing and following consistently a systematic process in working with Buyers can make the dream a reality. It begins with working knowledge of the inventory, mastering the minor details of coordinating and facilitating the transaction from beginning to end, and developing an intensive and thorough interview process that will establish a productive and effective relationship. Investing the time to review the process step by step and establish working processes that are based on communication, trust, and utilizing negotiation techniques will help you achieve seamless closings, time after time.
Facilitator: Cheryl Huebert
Please call RSCK at 316-263-3167 to register for the ELITE Courses.
Tuition: Entire ELITE Program Purchased - $20 per class for ELITE 2-6 | One class in ELITE Program Purchased - $30 per class for ELITE 2-6
Thank you to Legacy Bank for their support!
1:00 to 4:00 - ELITE Session 5 – Let’s Get Real: Risk Reduction by Minimizing Agent Mistakes
Even the most qualified and competent real estate professionals can face the daunting unfamiliar ground when it comes to contract legal terminology. That also includes practical situational analysis of potential conflicts on terms and conditions. Identify the fundamental elements of contracts and common missteps that Agents make during a transaction. Knowledge of what to anticipate will help create legal and efficient closings for both the clients and the brokerage.
Facilitator: Adam Crowder
Please call RSCK at 316-263-3167 to register for the ELITE Courses.
Tuition: Entire ELITE Program Purchased - $20 per class for ELITE 2-6 | One class in ELITE Program Purchased - $30 per class for ELITE 2-6
Thank you to Security 1st Title for their support!
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Lunch & Learn - 11:30 to 1:30
The Professional Development Committee invites you to attend the Lunch and Learn with Guest Speaker Sabrina Hernandez, Foulston Attorneys at Law.
Fee & Lunch: RSCK members - $15 or E-Card | Non-members - $21
The Professional Development Committee invites you to attend the Lunch and Learn with Guest Speaker Sabrina Hernandez, Foulston Attorneys at Law.
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.
Testimonials:
It’s all about transparency in the real estate process. Sabrina offers good talking points to present to clients.” - Barb Boulanger
“Sabrina’s presentation is like an episode of your favorite legal drama. This case subverted a lot of expectations. Come to the Lunch and Learn before Netflix makes a movie about it!” - Gentry Thiesen
Thank you to Credit Union of America for their support!
Friday, February 21, 2025
9:00 to 12:00 - ELITE Session 6 – Setting the Stage for Success: Business Planning Fundamentals
Rapidly shifting attitudes, loyalties, and expectations need to be met with a solid business plan. In this interactive session, attendees will identify their service delivery issues and opportunities. Armed with an education from the previous sessions in this series, the Agent can design strategic action steps to take their business to the next level.
Facilitator: Sandy McRae
Please call RSCK at 316-263-3167 to register for the ELITE Courses.
Tuition: Entire ELITE Program Purchased - $20 per class for ELITE 2-6 | One class in ELITE Program Purchased - $30 per class for ELITE 2-6
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 2-13-25.
9:00 to 12:00 - Radon for the Real Estate Industry
Are you aware of the radon policy in Kansas, and the U.S. overall? During this class, a teacher from the Kansas State University Engineering Extension will explore what radon is, how it enters the home, and how it affects our health. You will learn how to find qualified radon professionals who operate in compliance with Kansas law. By the end of this class, you will know how to test for and mitigate radon during a real estate transaction so as to comply with Kansas regulations, and how to help your client navigate that process.
CE: 3
Instructor: Laura Wallace, Engineering Extension, Kansas State University
Tuition: RSCK members - $29 or E-Card | Non-members - $49
Thank you to HouseMaster Home Inspections for their support!
For the full list of upcoming classes at RSCK, visit https://www.sckrealtors.com/events/course/.