Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Core Class
Instructor: Keri Soriano
CE hours: 4 Agency, 6 Disclosure
Fees: FREE for a limited time!
The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is for real estate buyer’s agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process.
What You Gain:
- Valuable real estate education that elevates your skills and knowledge in the eyes of home buyers
- Specialized information, programs and updates to keep you knowledgeable on issues and trends facing home buyers
- Access to members-only publications, marketing tools and resources(link is external)
- Networking and referral opportunities.
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.
Disclaimer Notice
Due to the circumstances created by COVID/RSV, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:
- Despite efforts to minimize the spread of respiratory illnesses, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event;
- Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID, RSV or flu-like symptoms;
- Attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
If you may have a respiratory virus
Stay home and away from others if you have respiratory virus symptoms including but not limited to fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose and headache. You may resume normal activities if both are true for at least 24 hours:
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- Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
- You have not had a fever and are not using fever-reducing medication
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- Even then, take added precautions for the next 5 days: masking, physical distancing and testing
- If you develop a fever or you start to feel worse, stay home again until your symptoms improve overall, and you have not had a fever without taking fever relievers for at least 24 hours.
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More at https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html.
Desert Hills/New River RMS meetings are typically the 2nd Friday of each month.
Pre-registration not required. Open to any REALTOR® or paid Scottsdale REALTORS® Affiliate member.
For more information, visit the Desert Hills/New River RMS page.
CE hours: 3 General
Upon completion of this course, the agent will gain an overview of tax issues and factors that influence older adult’s decisions to buy or sell a home. This course will apply knowledge of how household composition impacts retirement plans and housing choices for older adults. We will discuss the advantages of a will and the pitfalls that can occur without one. Finally, we will review how the transfer of property works through a will, probate, or succession; and how to manage potential legal liabilities to avoid conflicts of interest in real estate transactions.
Code of Ethics
CE hours: 3 Commissioner’s Standards
This course will review the history of the Code of Ethics as it relates to its origins, its influence on state licensing laws and its establishment of arbitration as the monetary dispute resolution process between REALTORS®. Finally, we will apply the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Articles to everyday real estate practices.
Instructor: Glen Smart
CE Hours: 3 Legal Issues
Cost: FREE to Members | Non-Members $20.00
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If online registration is closed, call the Education Department at 480-945-2651.
When applicable, Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email addresses. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand that pictures and/or video of you and may be taken and posted in relation to this event on social media and/or ScottsdaleREALTORS.org.
PLEASE NOTE
- Zoom platform will be utilized for the course delivery If you don’t have a Zoom account, we suggest you sign up for the free version at Zoom.us
- Students are responsible for the performance of their own technology including audio volume, video clarity, and reliable internet connection
- Students must check in for class 15 minutes prior to the 1pm start time. Checking in for class at 1pm may result in refusal of attendance
- Students must be visible on camera AT ALL TIMES to receive class credit:
- Students may not “step away” from the camera for any reason or darken their screen
- If an emergency arises, please use the “Chat” feature to privately notify the instructor or monitor of your situation
- Students may not participate in computer-based work or make phone calls while attending class and should be in a room that is free from distractions
- Students should NOT log out at any time during the class
- You will receive an email reminder with additional guidelines and information to ‘join’ the meeting.
No registration required. Open to any REALTOR® or paid Scottsdale REALTORS® Affiliate member.
For more information or to schedule a Home On Tour, visit the Fountain Hills RMS page.

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Code of Ethics
CE hours: 3 Commissioner’s Standards
This course will review the history of the Code of Ethics as it relates to its origins, its influence on state licensing laws and its establishment of arbitration as the monetary dispute resolution process between REALTORS®. Finally, we will apply the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Articles to everyday real estate practices.
CE hours: 3 General
Upon completion of this course, the student will be familiar with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. This course will identify the differences and similarities between the three credit reporting agencies to know what is included and excluded in a free credit report. We will also review how to properly read a credit report, how to spot errors, and who to contact to get those errors corrected. Finally, we will investigate the truth behind many credit myths agents and borrowers have such as, “why all debt is not treated equal” and “closing old accounts will help my credit score.”