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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

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.

Jan 08, 2016 12:41 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

it's called penance...

Jan 08, 2016 12:34 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

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

Jan 08, 2016 12:32 AM
Rainmaker
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

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.

Jan 08, 2016 01:28 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

The theory of continuing education is great.  However, methinks, the execution isn't creating effective results.

Jan 08, 2016 01:19 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

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The general theory I can figure from certifications that require it is 1) knowledge can get stale and outdated, 2) revenue in some cases (some CEs are free though), 3) to educate on new topics/developments in the field.

Jan 08, 2016 01:20 AM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

To stay sharp.

Jan 08, 2016 01:11 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

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".   

 

Jan 08, 2016 01:04 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

It's a licensing "requirement"...

Jan 08, 2016 12:39 AM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

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.

Jan 10, 2016 01:39 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

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. 

Jan 08, 2016 11:47 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Things change and we must also. You do have some merit to the revenue driven element!

Jan 08, 2016 09:32 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Due to mandatory licensing requirements.

Jan 08, 2016 05:26 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

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.

Jan 08, 2016 03:21 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

To keep on top of new things and remind us we have to have ethics.

Jan 08, 2016 12:24 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

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.

Jan 08, 2016 11:49 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

you think people would read the memo?  I don't

Jan 08, 2016 11:39 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

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. 

Jan 08, 2016 10:45 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Richie Alan Naggar Education is important. However, we learn a lot at AR and other online sources.

Jan 08, 2016 09:59 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I think it is a dis of active realtors

Jan 08, 2016 09:57 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The state requirements make us attend those classes.

Jan 08, 2016 05:06 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Updates, reminders, motivation, and of course great opportunities to network with colleagues at the classes.

Jan 08, 2016 04:39 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

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.

Jan 08, 2016 04:33 AM
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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

After dealing with too many incompetent Realtors, some may need more education than others...

Jan 08, 2016 04:19 AM
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Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

It's about money?  I thought it's because so few people learn lessons the first time, so they need to repeat things.  

Jan 08, 2016 03:40 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

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.

Jan 08, 2016 03:33 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Lol For same reason we want our doctors to keep on taking continuing education courses.

 

Jan 08, 2016 03:29 AM
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Jacinth Brown
Brown Associated Brokers - McDonough, GA

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.

Jan 08, 2016 02:58 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

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.

Jan 08, 2016 02:53 AM
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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

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.

Jan 08, 2016 02:16 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Most would not read a memo....we need some checks and balances

Jan 08, 2016 01:58 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

It's the law & you might become stupid. I agree with your revenue generation thought.

Jan 08, 2016 01:52 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

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!

Jan 08, 2016 01:43 AM
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Jeffrey Jones
AZ Home Seekers - San Tan Valley, AZ
AZ Home Seekers, azhomeseekers.com

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.

Jan 08, 2016 01:06 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Constant changes in laws and regulations. CFPB. Forms always being changed and updated. Licensing requirements.

Jan 08, 2016 12:48 AM