5,104,931
You're such a cynic, Richie! But then again, so am I... and I believe you are at least 50% right in this assessment. Then again, there are people out there who do nothing to stay updated on their own.... so this may be the only way to force it down their throats. The problem is that those of us who do keep up have to suffer along with them.
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Troy Erickson AZ Realt...
Chandler, AZ
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge, CO
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
5,583,278
it's called penance...
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,772,575
Richie,
For Real Estate, because the BRE requires 45 credits every 4 years for us in CA. We both are constantly education ourselves, we really enjoy learning new things, and discussing new ideas with friends and colleagues. It is so much more rewarding than gossiping and bad mouthing this and that! Wishing you a great weekend. A
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Fred Hafdelin
Mountain Lakes, NJ
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
140,768
If all agents were like the responsible ones and kept up with industry ethics and trends, we wouldn't need continuing education. Unfortunately the ones who really need the CE probably don't pay attention in class anyway.
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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mort...
New Lenox, IL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
2,178,603
The theory of continuing education is great. However, methinks, the execution isn't creating effective results.
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
1,502,998
Because if we didn't they wouldn't be continuing...
The general theory I can figure from certifications that require it is 1) knowledge can get stale and outdated, 2) revenue in some cases (some CEs are free though), 3) to educate on new topics/developments in the field.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
1,771,867
4,572,183
Although snarky(which I admire) methinks you have a point regarding the continuing education required for our license renewal in California.
True professionals are continuing education on a daily basis whether are not we are receiving "credits".
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
3,071,489
It's a licensing "requirement"...
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
979,496
Richie - I think you are onto something regarding the revenue thing. I think Nina might be right as well, stating that this forces some agents to stay updated.
I enjoy learning, but wish there were more options on what classes I can take to meet the CE requirement.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
5,868,554
I think most agents would never take another class if not mandated. I love learning new stuff and staying on top of the current issues.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
5,216,398
Things change and we must also. You do have some merit to the revenue driven element!
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
1,157,785
Due to mandatory licensing requirements.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
4,319,419
Richie Alan Naggar perhaps they want to make sure we are serious about what we do - and continue to remain serious!
On a serious note, even medical professionals have to go through this I think.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
2,443,250
To keep on top of new things and remind us we have to have ethics.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
3,988,007
The key here is "have to" and some of us don't have to (grandfathered in)but we choose to stay up to date and relevant and educated.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
3,164,294
you think people would read the memo? I don't
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
2,224,473
I guess the obvious answer is because my state requires it. But I do love learning. I take a lot of classes every year to learn something new and refresh my brain on older things.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
4,160,812
Richie Alan Naggar Education is important. However, we learn a lot at AR and other online sources.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
2,362,948
I think it is a dis of active realtors
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
7,836,134
The state requirements make us attend those classes.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
6,393,404
Updates, reminders, motivation, and of course great opportunities to network with colleagues at the classes.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
1,466,207
Richie Alan Naggar To keep up to date and hopefully learn something. We all need a refresher every once in a while. I finished my CE for my license renewal yesterday.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
4,333,761
After dealing with too many incompetent Realtors, some may need more education than others...
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
519,324
It's about money? I thought it's because so few people learn lessons the first time, so they need to repeat things.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
4,800,082
It is good to know what changes have taken place in the state as to regulations and practices. Though, the revenue definitely comes into account as well.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
1,231,853
Lol For same reason we want our doctors to keep on taking continuing education courses.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
6,516
With Real Estate constantly revolving. I have completed more than the required continuing education hours, and here in Metro Atlanta, Ga there are many classes offered for free.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
1,712,676
Sorry Richie, but I can do all of mine for free. Pay if you want and some of the pay enhances my business and that is what education is all about.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
617,935
Richie,
Some of it is not real effective but much of it is. I’m glad we have to sit through contract changes, new department of real estate rulings, legal issues, etc.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
3,986,258
Most would not read a memo....we need some checks and balances
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
1,844,301
It's the law & you might become stupid. I agree with your revenue generation thought.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
1,513,143
As there is always new information it seems it never makes it into a class room and most of the CE classes are a joke!
Personally here they should have designation courses available online and when you have them all taken you should become exempt in the future!
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
655,940
I;m sure there is a revenue incentive but probably some CYA from a state licensing point, so at least they are showing that they are forcing people to stay educated. That way when an agent messes up the Department of real estate can say they did their part in keeping the public safe.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
911,338
Constant changes in laws and regulations. CFPB. Forms always being changed and updated. Licensing requirements.
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA