
Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS On Friday, President Obama signed into law legislation that expands and extends the homebuyer tax credit. Click the link for details.
The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit: The Basics for REALTORS, Homebuyers, and Home owners from the Na
Source: www.realtor.org
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Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
MLS Basic Training
Registration through LVAR IMS System

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
MLS Basic Training
Registration through LVAR IMS System at https://ims.lvar.org

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
MLS Basic Training
Registration through LVAR IMS System at https://ims.lvar.org

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
MLS Basic Training
Registration through LVAR IMS System at https://ims.lvar.org

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
MLS Basic Training
Registration through LVAR IMS System at https://ims.lvar.org

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
MLS Basic Training
Registration through LVAR IMS System at https://ims.lvar.org

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
MLS Basic Training
Registration through LVAR IMS System at https://ims.lvar.org

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
This course fulfills part of the SREC continuing education requirement for those licensed after December 1, 2007. The class covers services that agents can provide to protect both buyer and seller client as well as ways to develop professional business strategies to maximize professional development. At the conclusion ...of the course, participants will be able to abide by all applicable laws, complete and review forms and other contracts with consumers and recognize current legal issues that affect the transfer of property.
7 elective CE hours; fulfills part of SREC new licensee CE requirements
Instructor: Melanie McLane
Date:
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Registration: 8:00 am
Session: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Registration Deadline: 10/30/09
Location:
LVAR
10 South Commerce Way
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Credits: 7 elective CE hours; fulfills part of SREC new licensee CE requirements
This course is presented in cooperation with the Pennsylvania REALTORS® Institute. Students must attend the entire class. Course is offered by PRI, which is solely responsible for course administration.
Registration:
Available through LVAR IMS System or print the appropriate registration form and mail with payment to:
LVAR
P.O. Box 20487
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002
Members: $85.00
Non-Members: $95.00
Space is limited-register early! Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis at a tuition of $95-Member, $105-Non-Member
**In the event of Registration Cancellation, a $20 fee will be charged. Refunds minus the $20 cancellation fee will be made provided the notice of cancellation is received at least 4 calendar days prior to the course. LVAR reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient registrations or inclement weather**Read More
7 elective CE hours; fulfills part of SREC new licensee CE requirements
Instructor: Melanie McLane
Date:
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Registration: 8:00 am
Session: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Registration Deadline: 10/30/09
Location:
LVAR
10 South Commerce Way
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Credits: 7 elective CE hours; fulfills part of SREC new licensee CE requirements
This course is presented in cooperation with the Pennsylvania REALTORS® Institute. Students must attend the entire class. Course is offered by PRI, which is solely responsible for course administration.
Registration:
Available through LVAR IMS System or print the appropriate registration form and mail with payment to:
LVAR
P.O. Box 20487
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002
Members: $85.00
Non-Members: $95.00
Space is limited-register early! Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis at a tuition of $95-Member, $105-Non-Member
**In the event of Registration Cancellation, a $20 fee will be charged. Refunds minus the $20 cancellation fee will be made provided the notice of cancellation is received at least 4 calendar days prior to the course. LVAR reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient registrations or inclement weather**Read More

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
This course fulfills part of the SREC continuing education requirement for those licensed after December 1, 2007. The class covers topics such as the Uniform Construction Code and zoning, land development and environmental issues. Home inspections and warranties as well as mortgage information is also discussed. The cl...ass also features information regarding fair housing regulations and issues surrounding agreements of sale.
7 elective CE hours; fulfills part of SREC new licensee CE requirements
Instructor: Melanie McLane
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Registration: 8:00 am
Session: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Reservation Deadline: 10/31/09
Location :
LVAR
10 South Commerce Way
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Credits: 7 elective CE hours; fulfills part of SREC new licensee CE equirements
This course is presented in cooperation with the Pennsylvania REALTORS® Institute. Students must attend the entire class. Course is offered by PRI, which is solely responsible for course administration.
Registration:
Available through LVAR IMS System or print the appropriate registration form and mail with payment to:
LVAR
P.O. Box 20487
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002
Members: $85.00
Non-Members: $95.00
Space is limited-register early! Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis at a tuition of $95-Member, $105-Non-Member
**In the event of Registration Cancellation, a $20 fee will be charged. Refunds minus the $20 cancellation fee will be made provided the notice of cancellation is received at least 4 calendar days prior to the course. LVAR reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient registrations or inclement weather**Read More
7 elective CE hours; fulfills part of SREC new licensee CE requirements
Instructor: Melanie McLane
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Registration: 8:00 am
Session: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Reservation Deadline: 10/31/09
Location :
LVAR
10 South Commerce Way
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Credits: 7 elective CE hours; fulfills part of SREC new licensee CE equirements
This course is presented in cooperation with the Pennsylvania REALTORS® Institute. Students must attend the entire class. Course is offered by PRI, which is solely responsible for course administration.
Registration:
Available through LVAR IMS System or print the appropriate registration form and mail with payment to:
LVAR
P.O. Box 20487
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002
Members: $85.00
Non-Members: $95.00
Space is limited-register early! Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis at a tuition of $95-Member, $105-Non-Member
**In the event of Registration Cancellation, a $20 fee will be charged. Refunds minus the $20 cancellation fee will be made provided the notice of cancellation is received at least 4 calendar days prior to the course. LVAR reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient registrations or inclement weather**Read More
Time:8:30AM Wednesday, November 4th
Location:LVAR-Quorum 1

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
Don't miss this free e-PRO Workshop, compliments of NAR and InternetCrusade. Attending this workshop will teach you technology tips that will immediately help differentiate you from your competition!
• Interact with the "Connected Customer"
• Plug into an electronic community
• Create a web-based marketing strategy
• Util...ize the latest high-tech advances such as digital cameras, virtual tours, MLS systems
The e-PRO Workshop is free to attendees and covers the benefits of taking the online e-PRO certification course. It will also cover many beneficial technology tips you can apply right away. e-PRO is the only online technology certification course offered by the National Association of REALTORS® and it’s NAR's fastest growing certification course.
To register simply visit http://eproworkshop.internetcrusade.com/ or call toll free 866-ePRONAR (866-377-6627)Read More
• Interact with the "Connected Customer"
• Plug into an electronic community
• Create a web-based marketing strategy
• Util...ize the latest high-tech advances such as digital cameras, virtual tours, MLS systems
The e-PRO Workshop is free to attendees and covers the benefits of taking the online e-PRO certification course. It will also cover many beneficial technology tips you can apply right away. e-PRO is the only online technology certification course offered by the National Association of REALTORS® and it’s NAR's fastest growing certification course.
To register simply visit http://eproworkshop.internetcrusade.com/ or call toll free 866-ePRONAR (866-377-6627)Read More
Sharpen Your Skills with ePro
Time:1:00PM Wednesday, October 21st
Location:LVAR-Quorum 1

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS Check out this brief video update from NAR President Charles McMillan about NAR’s legislative efforts this fall.
Source: link.brightcove.com
NAR President Charles McMillan updates you, your staff, and your members on NAR efforts to extend the home buyer tax credit, improve the Home Valuation Code of Conduct appraisal rules, ensure the safety and soundness of FHA, and keep the spotlight on

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS WLVTV PBS 39 recently aired a story on affordable housing and the first-time homebuyer tax credit. It featured LVAR’s Government Affairs Director Ryan Conrad and REALTOR® Christopher Raad (Harvey Z. Raad Realtors, Allentown). Click on link to view show.
Source: www.lehighvalleyarea.com
Disclaimer:LVAR makes no representations or warranties of any nature with regard to the privacy and/or business practices of the websites linked from or to LehighValleyArea.com nor with regard to their use of any information they may collect.

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
Call to Action: Extend and expand the homebuyer tax credit http://takeaction.realtoractioncenter.co m/campaign/hbtc?source=facebook
Source: takeaction.realtoractioncenter.com
Description

Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
The pricing of residential property has a significant effect on many aspects of the real estate transaction. The successful agent needs to be able to clearly communicate existing conditions in the housing market, and prepare for the role that property price plays in closing the transaction. This course will prepare you... to:
~ Describe how and where an appraiser fits into the transaction process
~ Define pricing concepts including price, cost, value, supply and demand
~ Conduct a market analysis based on supply & demand
~ Describe methods used to make adjustments to comparable properties
~ Prepare and present a comparative market analysis (CMA)
~ Identify and describe three approaches to determining value
Date/Time:
Monday, April 19, 2010
Registration: 8:00 am
Session: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Registration is through PAR
Registration Deadline: 4/12/10
Instructor:
Elise Greenburg
Credits:
Approved for 7 hours of real estate CE by PA Real Estate Commission; also approved for 7 hours of Appraisal CE. *Does NOT satisfy the 14 hours of mandatory CE required by those licensed after 12/1/07
Registration:
Is through PAR, please complete and submit registration form with payment.
Tuition:
$125 Before Course
$175 Walk-Ins
This session is offered by the PA REALTORS® Institute. PRI is an Equal Opportunity Provider of Education. Please note there is a $20 charge for returned checks and for cancellations. Refunds will be made provided notice of cancellation is received at least 4 calendar days prior to event. Students must attend the entire class. Course is offered by PRI, which is solely responsible for course administration. PRI reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient registrations or inclement weather. Complaints may be registered with the State Real Estate Commission at 800.822.2113.
Anyone licensed after 12/1/07 must take one MANDATORY TOPICS core course (7 hours) plus their choice of a residential elective (7 hours) or a commercial elective (7 hours).
All new licensees (licensed after 12/1/07) received notice of this requirement in the letter confirming their license from the SREC. They should also be receiving a post card from the SREC reminding them of this requirement. It’s also been in the PA REALTOR® publication at least twice.
Please contact the Education Department for further information at:
Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®
4501 Chambers Hill Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
800.555.3390
717.561.8796 fax
http://www.parealtor.org Read More
~ Describe how and where an appraiser fits into the transaction process
~ Define pricing concepts including price, cost, value, supply and demand
~ Conduct a market analysis based on supply & demand
~ Describe methods used to make adjustments to comparable properties
~ Prepare and present a comparative market analysis (CMA)
~ Identify and describe three approaches to determining value
Date/Time:
Monday, April 19, 2010
Registration: 8:00 am
Session: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Registration is through PAR
Registration Deadline: 4/12/10
Instructor:
Elise Greenburg
Credits:
Approved for 7 hours of real estate CE by PA Real Estate Commission; also approved for 7 hours of Appraisal CE. *Does NOT satisfy the 14 hours of mandatory CE required by those licensed after 12/1/07
Registration:
Is through PAR, please complete and submit registration form with payment.
Tuition:
$125 Before Course
$175 Walk-Ins
This session is offered by the PA REALTORS® Institute. PRI is an Equal Opportunity Provider of Education. Please note there is a $20 charge for returned checks and for cancellations. Refunds will be made provided notice of cancellation is received at least 4 calendar days prior to event. Students must attend the entire class. Course is offered by PRI, which is solely responsible for course administration. PRI reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient registrations or inclement weather. Complaints may be registered with the State Real Estate Commission at 800.822.2113.
Anyone licensed after 12/1/07 must take one MANDATORY TOPICS core course (7 hours) plus their choice of a residential elective (7 hours) or a commercial elective (7 hours).
All new licensees (licensed after 12/1/07) received notice of this requirement in the letter confirming their license from the SREC. They should also be receiving a post card from the SREC reminding them of this requirement. It’s also been in the PA REALTOR® publication at least twice.
Please contact the Education Department for further information at:
Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®
4501 Chambers Hill Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
800.555.3390
717.561.8796 fax
http://www.parealtor.org Read More
CE Classes@LVAR
Time:8:30AM Monday, April 19th
Location:LVAR-Quorum 1




















