VanEd Newslog

VanEd Presents: ABRM ~ Accredited Buyer Representative Manager course

Van Education Center is proud to now offer the ABRM, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager course to our members. The ABRM, offered through REBAC, the Real Estate Buyer Agents Council, is the only Buyer Representation Designation for managers, brokers and owners.

VanEd has begun working with Realtor University to deliver access to this course on-line. Students may now log in and select "Designations" in their student accounts to begin working on this and other REALTOR® family of designations. This course is also valid for Continuing Education in some states, including Colorado. Click Here for CE details.

To learn more about this course and the designation requirements, visit http://www.vaned.com/ABRM

New Building Green marketing course now available online

Van Education Center is proud to announce the launch of our second Building Green course, Marketing High Performance Homes. The course, a 3 hour Continuing Education course, is available online at www.vaned.com.

This course is a follow up to the successful Building Green course, A High Performance Home, which debuted in 2007. This new course will teach students identify and communicate the benefits of green properties, and will identify practical benefits that the High Performance Home provides to the customer or client.

Both courses available now at www.vaned.com.

VanEd Presents: ABR ~ Accredited Buyer Representative designation

VanEd has begun offering the ABR® - Accredited Buyer Representative designation, online! The ABR® designation is awarded by REBAC, the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council to REALTORS® who complete the ABR® course and one elective course. VanEd also offers all of the optional elective courses to help students complete the educational requirements toward the designation.

Successful candidates will also need to submit documentation verifying five completed  transactions where they were the Buyer Representative. (Transactions closed prior to  taking the ABR® course or within three years after will count)

Visit www.vaned.com/ABR for more information on this prestigious designation now offered through VanEd! This course may also be used for up to 12 hours of CE credit in many states. For information on which states, or to register for the course, Click Here!

Van Education Center celebrates our 10th Anniversary!

Today Van Education Center (www.vaned.com) celebrates our 10th anniversary, and we wanted to take just a moment to thank all of our students, members, association partners, affiliates and YOU! You have helped make VanEd a nationwide leader in distance education for real estate, appraisal and mortgage brokers.

VanEd opened in 1998 as the first online real estate pre-license school in Colorado, and was one of the first online real estate education providers in the country. VanEd followed by teaching Continuing Education online. The next few years saw the online Appraisal program develop and VanEd became the online home to the Colorado Association of REALTORS® GRI, Graduate REALTOR® Institute program.

Today VanEd offers courses in more than 30 states, and is a recognized leader in online education. We  are proud to have been able to serve the industry for the past decade, and we are excited about the opportunities ahead. We will continue to provide the highest quality education and service to the highest caliber students.

And from all of us who have had the privilege of assisting our students over the years, we thank you for your support and look forward to the coming decade. And remember, whether you are currently a student or are planning a career in real estate, appraisal or the mortgage industries, we want you to know that our commitment to you remains the same. As always, we are here to help!

VanEd offers three new MCE courses in Texas

Van Education Center today launched three new MCE, or Mandatory Continuing Education, courses in Texas. Two of these courses are The Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate and Listing and Selling Commercial Real Estate. The third course now available is Real Estate & Related Investments in IRA and 401k, which qualifies for MRE, Master of Real Estate designation credit.

The new courses bring the total number of available online MCE courses to 5, which include previously available MRE designation courses Affordable Housing and Commercial Leasing.

Click Here for information on MCE in Texas or to see the available courses. If you have any questions, you may contact us at info@vaned.com.

REALTOR® Rally in Denver scheduled for this Wednesday

This year's REALTOR® RALLY, which is being held in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, is being held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Almost 300 Exhibitors will show the latest in real estate industry tools, services and programs to those attending the Rally.  Several Education Sessions will be held throughout the day, as well as a Keynote Session with featured speaker, Terry Watson.

VanEd will be in there showing off our newest courses and offerings, including our upcoming Mortgage Broker Education program, so come stop by and say hello. We'll be in Booth 181, and we'll be raffling off free Continuing Education courses!  Online registration for the Rally has closed, but you can still register on-site. For more detailed information, including schedule and directions, go to www.RealtorRally.org.

Colorado continuing education requirements & Anniversary Date renewal information

VanEd has been fielding questions regarding Anniversary Date renewals and continuing education requirements. To assist our students and affiliates in understanding the mandatory CE, renewal and Ethics requirements VanEd has posted an information page online.

Visit www.vaned.com/cerequirements.htm to see the latest requirements for anniversary date renewals. NAR ethics information is also listed there, and VanEd has updated both of our Ethics courses to include all of the updated 2008 information.

Looking for courses to help you meet your continuing education credit? VanEd has recently updated or new courses including the following;       click on a course title to view the outline

• Real Estate Short Selling Basics
• Preparing a House for Sale
• Residential Environmental Hazards Screening
• Building Green: The High Performance Home

Click Here to view all of our current real estate continuing education courses

91st Annual Nebraska REALTORS® Association Convention & Expo

                          Broadcasting Live - April 14-16, 2008
from the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel
Lincoln, NE

The Nebraska REALTORS® Association is set to hold their 91st Annual Convention & Expo April 14th - 16th in Lincoln. Attendees will be able to attend NRA business meetings, training and education events, and see more than 200 exhibitors in the expo hall.

Monday marks the opening of the annual NRA business meetings as well as a networking lunch and the opening of the exhibit hall. Tuesday offers morning and afternoon education sessions. Wednesday the exhibit hall will close at 2:00pm.

You can use the links below to find all of the information on the NRA conference and expo!

Schedule of Events   -   Registration Info   -   Hotel Information (the Cornhusker)   -   Conference Info

VanEd Presents: CIPS ~ Certified International Property Specialist

The Certified International Property Specialist, or CIPS, organization was founded in 1953 as a real estate education curriculum that focuses on the critical aspects of international real estate transactions. VanEd is proud to present four of the CIPS courses online. 

The courses in the CIPS program are designed to give students intensive study focusing on currency and exchange rate issues, international and regional market conditions and investment and tax issues related to international real estate transactions. REALTORS® must complete the "International Real Estate for Local Markets" course before joining the CIPS Network. This course also counts as 12 credit hours towards the MRE, Master of Real Estate designation!

To learn more about the CIPS designation and the courses available, visit the VanEd information page online at www.vaned.com/CIPS. Continuing Education credit is also available in some states!

Ethics courses, updated online for 2008, meet NAR Quadrennial Ethics Requirements

VanEd has completed the updates to both the NAR Mandatory Ethics course as well as the Ethics and Professional Practices courses online! Both of these Ethics courses meet the NAR Quadrennial Requirements due in 2008, and both now include all of the updated information regarding the newest changes to the code of ethics.

The following sections of the code have recently changed:

• Duties to Customers & Clients Article 1, Standard of Practice 9
• Duties to The Public Article 10, Standard of Practice 10-14, and Article 12
• Duties to Fellow REALTORS® Articles 15-17

The following courses cover the most recent changes to the Code of Ethics. Click the links for info:

4-hour NAR Mandatory Code of Ethics course ~ 6-hour Ethics and Professional Practices - GRI

Notes from the Field: Energy Efficient Appliances

Energy Efficient appliances can benefit each of us. There are both direct benefits to installing energy efficient appliances, such as a reduced electric bill. There are also indirect benefits such as quieter operation of devices and energy savings in general.

But what appliances are energy efficient and will save you the most money? The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has made available a Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings online that will, among other things, list the potential savings and even rebates that may be available for trading in an older appliance. You can view the guide online using the link below. EcoBroker has also published an article designed to give brokers and customers information regarding Energy-Efficient Appliances which can be viewed online by clicking here.

>>>>> Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings

This reliable green information is brought to you courtesy of the EcoBroker Certified® professional designation, currently offered by VanEd. Find out more online at www.vaned.com/ecobroker.

VanEd Presents: Accredited Land Consultant Designation course

Van Education Center is proud to offer the RLI: Land 101 course online through our Designation Information page.  This course is the first course in the ALC, Accredited Land Consultant designation program, and is available now!

The REALTORS Land Institute (RLI) is an affiliate of NAR, and is the only branch focused on land brokerage. This includes farm and ranch, subdivision and undeveloped tracts of land.  Organized in 1944 as the Farm & Land Institute, RLI is now a nationwide organization. The ALC designation is run through the education arm of the RLI.

Visit our ALC information page online to learn more about this designation and course offering! Ready to get started today? Click Here to enroll for Land 101!

NOTE: The Land 101 course is also approved for MRE, Master of Real Estate designation credit!

Ethics review course updated, includes 2008 Changes to the NAR Code of Ethics

The 2008 NAR Mandatory Ethics course is now available online at VanEd. This course is used to meet the NAR ethics Quadrennial Requirement for REALTORS®.

Every 4 years beginning in 2000, REALTORS® are required to complete minimum ethics course requirements. REALTORS® must complete the current cycle of required Ethics training by December 31, 2008.This course is designed specifically to comply with the NAR requirements, and includes all changes and updates to the Code of Ethics.

Those changes include an update to Article 12 of the Code, which requires REALTORS® to be honest and truthful in their real estate communications. There are also 2 new Standards of Practice in Article 12 that cover the improper registration and use of URLs or domain names, and the improper use of designations and certifications in communications with the public.

You can learn about these and other changes to the code by completing the course online. Click Here for more information on this course!

Notes from the Field: Solar Demand to Drop Prices Up to 40%

Solar energy has enormous potential in the real estate industry, but currently is not a very practical option for the average homeowner. Ninety percent of Americans believe that solar should be an option for all new home construction. Recent news brings the affordability issue to the forefront as a report from the WorldWatch Institute revealed that the increased demand for solar panels will cut prices up to 40% in the next three years.

Send this news brief to your sphere of contacts in one of your newsletters or e-mail contacts. Ninety percent will be interested in the latest information on solar energy.

This reliable green information is brought to you courtesy of the EcoBroker Certified® professional designation, currently offered by VanEd. Find out more online at http://www.vaned.com/ecobroker/.

VanEd Presents: Additional Texas MCE / MRE course: Affordable Housing now available

Master of Real Estate DesignationVan Education Center has begun offering an additional MCE course in Texas. Affordable Housing (course #08-00-010-6632) is now available for 8 hours of MCE credit. This course will also count for 12 hours of MRE, Master of Real Estate designation credit.

This course is designed to educate students about who is affected by the lack of affordable housing and to provide details about available resources with examples of how some communities around the country have patched together unique solutions to local housing issues.

To learn more, visit our Texas MCE program online today!

VanEd Presents: CRS, Certified Residential Specialist Designation courses

Van Education Center is proud to continue to offer CRS, Certified Residential Specialist eLearning courses online to our students. CRS training will give you in-depth knowledge about business planning, negotiating and closing smoother transactions.  The rigorous educational and production requirements ensure that those who achieve the CRS designation are some of the most dedicated and respected agents in the industry.

VanEd offers two online CRS eLearning courses, Creating Value for Your Clients and Putting Technology to Work for Your Clients. Both courses can be used to help fulfill Core education requirements required to earn the CRS designation. Click Here to review the education and production requirements. Courses may also qualify for CE Credit in some states.

To learn more about the CRS designation and the two available eLearning courses, visit VanEd's CRS Designation Page online by Clicking Here!

VanEd Presents: e-PRO, the only internet certification for REALTORS® endorsed by NAR

In today's ever changing real estate markets, REALTORS® need to ensure that they are ahead of the competition, differentiating themselves through education and training. To help our students VanEd offers access to the e-PRO certification program online. e-PRO is the only Internet certification program endorsed by NAR, and is designed to enhance the students knowledge of online marketing and resources. Students are able to register for the program directly from either the VanEd Designations page or the e-PRO information page.

Enter Trainer Coupon Code 59003 in the space provided on the registration page to receive a $25 discount on the price of the e-PRO certification course. Click Here for more information on e-PRO!

VanEd Presents: Our best wishes for a successful 2008

From all of us at VanEd, we wish you and yours all the best in 2008. As a reminder, we will be closing our offices at 2:00pm MDT on December 31st and will re-open on January 2nd. Instructors will still be available online for student support via email, student forums and our Q & A's.

2007 was an exciting and challenging year. As we move into 2008, all of us at VanEd are excited about the new opportunities that are in front of us, and we look forward to continuing our mission of creating and delivering quality education and training for real estate, appraisal and mortgage brokers.

There is still time to complete your Continuing Education online with VanEd

Real Estate Licensees still have 5 days to complete their mandatory continuing education online, and VanEd has the courses necessary to meet those requirements. Online courses may be completed at any time, night or day, right up to the end of the year. Also, the VanEd offices will be open so that we can answer any questions you may have about your education profile.

As the end of the year approaches, we are offering new and required courses in many states. For information on Continuing Education, click the appropriate state link below;

     >>> Colorado          >>> Nebraska          >>> Texas          >>> Oregon

VanEd Presents: Preparing a House for Sale course online

Van Education Center announced that the Preparing a House for Sale course has been updated and revised. The course was written by respected real estate brokers and home staging experts Judy Richtel and Linda Morrell. These same authors have also done the course revisions.

The updated course is available now online at www.vaned.com for real estate licensees continuing education credit. Log in and sign up today!

VanEd is also still offering the CREC Annual Update course online as well as the NAR Mandatory Ethics course. The Ethics courses online will meet the NAR Quadrennial Ethics Requirement for 2008. For information on any of these courses, Click Here to be taken to the CE home page.

All the hot water you want for less money!

Who hasn't run out of hot water at just the worst time? Thanks to greatly improved "on demand" or instantaneous water heaters, those days are over. These great new models deliver unlimited hot water while they save money and space in your home. Tell your sphere or contacts how to take advantage of this convenience by directing them to EcoBroker's article on the subject.

   >>> Water Heating - instantaneous water heaters

This reliable green information is brought to you courtesy of the EcoBroker Certified professional designation, currently being offered online by Van Education Center. To learn more or to sign up for the EcoBroker courses online, visit http://www.vaned.com/ecobroker/ today!

Colorado REALTORS® for Education board awards second round of grants

The Colorado REALTORS® for Education board of directors met last week to determine the second set of grant recipients. This second cycle saw a slightly higher numbers of applications but a record amount of funds requested from the foundation.

The board identified and funded 27 grants, awarding $18,640 to the collective recipients. The grants will fund books and equipment, classroom projects and new instructional materials in classrooms across Colorado.  Awards were made at each of an elementary, middle, Junior High and High schools.

The online GRI - Graduate REALTOR® Institute program in Colorado funds the Colorado REALTORS® for Education program and Van Education Center proud to be a supporter of this worthy effort in conjuction with the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. Visit the programs page online at www.vaned.com/charity and learn more about the upcoming cycle for grant requests beginning in January.

   >>> NOTE: The board of directors is seeking applications for two open seats. Information is available on the VanEd Philanthropy page online. If you have any questions, email Mark Gavin at CAR.

Van Education Center announces 3 new continuing education courses available online today!

Van Education Center has just received approval in Colorado for 3 new continuing education courses. These Continuing Education courses are available online now, or to find additional courses in any on any number of topics, browse or full list of classes;

Real Estate Short Sale Basics - 2 credit hours

Transportation Planning - 3 credit hours

Residential Environmental Hazards - 6 credit hours

You can also visit our Colorado Real Estate License Renewal & Ethics Information page online if you are unsure of how many credit hours you need. Do not forget that you will need to complete the required 24 hours of Continuing Education (CE) before the end of this license cycle, including at least 8 hours of the Annual Commission Update Course. If you want to view our entire CE course list, simply visit us online at www.vaned.com. You don't have to wait, you can log in and sign up online today at www.vaned.com!

VanEd Presents: Texas MCE now available online!

Van Education Center Director Vann Hilty announced that VanEd has been approved as a Texas MCE, Mandatory Continuing Education provider and has begun offering online MCE courses.  The first course, Commercial Leasing (course #06-00-089-6375) is available now. This first course is also approved for credit towards the MRE, Master of Real Estate designation!

VanEd has long been a Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) approved provider of Pre-License and Core Courses. With the addition of MCE, VanEd is working to meet the needs of our past and future students.

This also marks the first MRE online course approved for MCE credit in Texas. MRE Candidates will now be able to complete both designation and educational requirements at the same time. For information on the MRE program, click here.

VanEd Presents: Colorado Contracts - updated for 2008!

Van Education Center has just completed our update of the Colorado Contracts course online to include all of the new forms required in Colorado. Beyond the CBS1, Contract to Buy and Sell, this course will also cover the new Source of Water disclosures, the revised Sellers Property Disclosure and changes to the Closing Instructions and the new Earnest Money Receipt form.

Students may take this course online today to prepare themselves for using the new forms. The forms are allowed to be used once promulgated on the Commission web site, and are mandatory January 1st, 2008.

Notes from the Field: Reduce your Carbon Footprint!

We all contribute to global warming every day. By calculating your carbon footprint, you can learn how much carbon dioxide your daily activities produce and the simple things you can do to reduce the impact you have on our environment. Get your kids involved with activities such as recycling and composting. Not only is it important to reduce your impact, but to teach your children how and why it is so important. Use the tools at the following address to begin making a difference:

                                                              http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/

You can also share this brief link to clients and help them to learn more about saving energy and money through "green" living.

Receive timely green information by signing up for EcoBroker's free newsletter. Click Here to sign up. This reliable green information is brought to you courtesy of the EcoBroker Certified(R) professional designation, currently being offered by Van Education Center. Find out more online by visiting:

                                                               www.vaned.com/EcoBroker.

Colorado Division of Real Estate issues Update Course Notice

On Thursday the Colorado Division of Real Estate issued a special notice concerning the CREC Annual Update Course requirements in an attempt to answer questions from licensees and confusion in the marketplace over the standards and requirements that licensees must follow.

VanEd students and members can be assured that VanEd has promulgated only the allowed and required courses online and in to our live presentation partners. VanEd also has made available our CE Requirements information page online. If you have any questions, please email us. We're happy to help.

The Notice that the DRE sent out on the 8th is below;

Special Notice From: The Colorado Division of Real Estate

On November 1, 2007 the 2007 Commission update course availability ended. The 2008 Commission Update Course is currently available. Commission rule B-2.(b) does not prohibit use of the 2008 course to meet the requirements for license renewal in 2007. 

(b) Beginning April 1, 2006 each licensee must take the 4-hour Annual Commission Update course twice during each license period. A licensee may not take the same version of the Annual Update Course more than once during each license period. If the Annual Commission Update course is taken three times during a license period, the licensee will receive elective credit hours for the third course.

Thank you,
The Colorado Division of Real Estate

Looking to take the current CREC Annual Update course?    >>> click here!

VanEd Presents: 2008 Colorado Real Estate Commission Annual Update Course available online

The new 2008 Colorado Real Estate Commission Annual Update Course is now available online at www.vaned.com. The newest course covers new laws, rules and forms. There is also information included covering Affiliated Business Arrangements and the new legal resident status bill. This 4-hour course may also be used as elective Continuing Education credit for those who have completed their Update Course requirements. VanEd still recommends taking the update course every year to ensure compliance with CREC rules.

The 2007 CREC Annual Update course will remain available online through the end of October. Beginning on November 1st, the Division of Real Estate has said that the 2007 annual update course may no longer be taken for credit. This means that for the remainder of October, VanEd will continue to offer both the 2007 and 2008 CREC Annual Update courses.

All licensees are reminded that once a CREC Annual update course has been superseded, it is no longer valid for credit. This means that as of January 1st, 2007 only the new 2007 CREC Annual Update course was valid and after November 1st, 2007 only the 2008 CREC Annual update course ~ version #1 ~ will be valid. Members are encouraged to verify that the course they are completing is in fact valid for credit. For details on all of the CE requirements in Colorado, visit our Requirements info page by clicking here.

VanEd Presents: Senior Real Estate Specialist designation course

Van Education Center announced that they have begun to offer the online SRES^®, Senior Real Estate Specialist designation course. The SRES^® Designation course will instill a new level of knowledge and understanding of the 55+ real estate customer. Agents who complete this training will gain the skills and recourses needed to serve this special and growing segment of the real estate market.

The SRES^® course also receives MRE, Master of Real Estate Credit and can be used as an MRE elective for those candidates who wish to learn more about this specialized market. You can learn more and enroll by clicking here.

VanEd is proud to offer the SRES^® training online through our partnership with REALTOR University. We continue to expand our course offerings to include only the highest level of educational opportunities for our members and students. If you have any questions about the SRES^® designation or any other designation program, including the MRE, Master of Real Estate designation, visit our designation information page online at www.vaned.com/designations.

VanEd Presents: EcoBroker Designation available online!

Van Education Center has partnered with EcoBroker to deliver the Nationally recognized EcoBroker Designation program online to all VanEd students. EcoBrokers stay current with the growing green real estate market and are better able to help their customers get the most when buying or selling a home. The EcoBroker designation provides the latest and most comprehensive energy and environmental real estate training.

The EcoBroker online courses may be approved for continuing education credit and all designees receive a full profile page on EcoBroker.com. The course package costs $395 and students have up to a year to complete all three online courses. Designees also have access to proprietary marketing templates and advertising opportunities.

You can view detailed program information, information about courses and benefits or register for the EcoBroker online courses by clicking here!

Colorado Real Estate Commission 2008 Annual Update Course information

The Division of Real Estate has confirmed that VanEd may offer the 2008 CREC Annual Update course beginning next week. VanEd has begun working with our local host providers to ensure the fastest delivery possible to our student members. The 2008 CREC Annual Update course will be available in the Classroom beginning the week of October 15th.

VanEd will also be delivering the CREC Annual Update course online as always. The online course should be available next week as well.  The 2007 CREC Annual Update course will run through the end of November, so students who need to complete both the 2007 and the 2008 CREC Annual Update courses will be able to do that through October 31st at midnight when the '07 course will be expired.

For all of the information and registration details for either of the CREC Annual Update courses, visit us online at http://www.vaned.com/CREC/.

VanEd offers CIPS courses and other designation information online

Earlier this year Van Education Center began offering the online CIPS courses to our students and members. These courses may be accessed through your VanEd student account, and can be completed online. Four courses are available directly through the CIPS program, including CIPS I: International Real Estate for Local Markets.

There are three more courses available online. For more information, visit the VanEd CIPS page online. And a reminder! VanEd offers more designations online than anyone else! You can find information about any of the leading designation programs by visiting our designation page at www.vaned.com/designations.

Notes from the Field - 43% of Americans are not ready to retire

How big is your retirement account? For 43% of Americans, from Generation Xers to Baby Boomers, not big enough.

The Center for Retirement Research (CRR) recently released a brief reporting that nearly 45% of households are at risk of not having enough money to retire. Why? One reason mentioned is that now Americans are using 401(k)s and IRAs to retire, not a regular annuity. With 401(k) plans, the individual is responsible for the funding and distribution of the retirement funds.

One possible solution is a self-directed IRA that allows investment in real estate, gold, private placements and LLCs, to name some options. Using investment vehicles that allow you to invest in real estate requires specialized education. Entrust New Direction IRA with an office in Lafayette, Colorado helps people with non-traditional investing and training, and has authored an online course for the MRE, Master of Real Estate Program taught online through VanEd that teaches these concepts and ideas.

For more information, log on to take the Real Estate Investments in IRAs and 401(k)s course online.

Guest Authors Bill Humphrey and Catherine Wynne are Principals with Entrust New Direction IRA.They believe that education is the most important ingredient when self directing into non-traditional investments. Reach them online at www.newdirectionira.com.

Pre-Registration for CAR Convention ends this week

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® annual convention and business meetings will run October 21st - 24th in Colorado Springs at the Broadmoor Hotel and Convention Center. Registration will be available on-site, but Pre-Registration for the event ends September 28th. Click here to see the planned speakers and events.

On-line registration is available for the convention and can be accessed by clicking here. Also, VanEd will be the provider of the CREC Annual Update course hosted by CAR at the convention. You can register for this class by logging in to your VanEd student account and selecting "Available Classroom Courses". Instructions for registration can be found by clicking here.

VanEd will also be in attendance at the Expo, so stop by and say hello. We will be raffling off free Continuing Education courses at the booth, so make sure to drop in a business card! Don't have a VanEd student account yet? You can create an account for free and then log in and view all of the current course offerings, including designation courses, on-line!

                                                                  >>> Click Here to create a free account!

Colorado continuing education and license renewal requirements for 2007

Licensees in Colorado whose licenses expire December 31st, 2007 will be the last class to face the Fingerprint background check requirements. With the end of the year approaching, VanEd is receiving calls and email requests for information on what education and other requirements are also in effect. To help our student members, we have again updated our Colorado License Renewal Requirements Information page online.

Click Here to view the latest Colorado Renewal Requirements. From this page you will be able to view the CE and renewal requirements, as well as find links to E & O carriers and required Ethics information for REALTORS®.

NRA Fall Meetings underway

The Nebraska REALTORS® Association 2007 Fall Meetings are being held this week in Lincoln. The Meetings opened on Tuesday and Continue today through Thursday with education events and the Board of Directors meeting.

Mildred Wilkins brings her knowledge of foreclosures and a changing market to today's session while tomorrow Steve Stazel and Mark Wehner teach courses on Professional Standards and Courtesy in the Industry. The Fall meetings and continuing education sessions conclude Thursday.

VanEd makes it easier to complete the CREC Annual Update course

VanEd has been named as the official provider of the CREC Annual Update course for the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. Many local associations are also using VanEd to provide the current update course. You can register for the course, which is required to be completed twice each license cycle (for a minimum of 8 credit hours) on the VanEd web site.

Students choosing to take the course live will also have the ability to view the course online after completion through their VanEd student account. You will be able to print your certificate online as well. Register online for the CREC Annual Update course by visiting http://www.vaned.com/CREC/. Instructions for registration are available online.

Have questions about the current update course? Email them to us by clicking here!

Registration is open for the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Annual Convention

The 2007 CAR State Convention will be held October 21-23 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. The convention will host numerous education offerings, including the CREC Annual Update Course scheduled for October 21st at 1:00pm. VanEd is proud to be the provider to the state association for this annual update course.

You can register online for the state convention by visiting the CAR website at www.coloradorealtors.com. You may also register for the CREC Annual Update course by logging on at VanEd and then selecting Classroom Courses under your Available Courses tab. For more information or assistance, email us at cecredit@vaned.com, or Click Here to register for the update course online.

VanEd Presents: Resort and Second Home Specialist (RSPS) designation program

Van Education Center is proud to now have 3 of the RSPS certification courses available to members online. The RSPS, or Resort and Second-home Property Specialist, is the NAR official Resort & Second-home certification program. The program requires completion of 2 core courses and 2 elective courses. One of the electives, Tax-Deferred (1031) Exchanges, is offered online. VanEd also offers two of the elective courses online, the CIPS International Real Estate for Local Markets course and the e-Buyer course.

To view detailed information on the RSPS Certification and the available courses, visit www.vaned.com/RSPS.  Applications to earn the certification should only be sent in after completing all 4 courses that are required (2 core, 2 elective).

Click Here to open the Application for the RSPS certification.

Last chance to Register for NAR convention and get early bird discount

Register for the NAR annual convention and expo by August 15th and pay only $300 for the 4 day event. The conference, which will be held in Las Vegas November 13th - 16th, will include Bill Cosby at the General session and James Taylor playing at the REALTORS® celebrity concert.

You can view the Conference Schedule and register online by