NAR Green Day 1: The Resource-Efficient Home - Retrofits, Remodels, Renovations, and New Home Construction
Thursday, September 30th | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The session looks at why consumer demand for these homes is increasing and how both the homes and consumer expectations impact the market. The course prepares real estate professionals to provide advice and sources of information to help homeowners improve the resource efficiency of their homes from low-cost fixes and DIY projects to retrofitting and replacing systems to big -budget remodeling projects. The course also looks at constructing a new, resource-efficient home and the value that real estate professionals can bring to the design and build team.

NAR Green Day 2: Representing Buyers and Sellers of Resource Efficient Homes
Friday, October 1st | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
This session focuses on applying your knowledge of resource-efficient, smart, and certified homes and adapting your core real estate skills to build business success in the niche market for resource-efficient homes. More homebuyers are demanding green and energy-saving features in their next homes. Are you prepared to assist them? Gain a competitive advantage and learn how to become your clients’ go-to resource for buying or selling a more efficient, money-saving, healthy home.

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Are you aware of the multitude of free CRMLS user benefits you have at your disposal? Let us educate you on the systems and products that are available to you as a CRMLS user so you can leverage them to your advantage.

This presentation will include a snapshot of each product and service that CRMLS offers to its members. Take control of your business and reap the benefits of CRMLS.

Benefits include:

• Support 7 days a week
• Education and training available in person and online
• 20+ state-of-the-art real estate products, many at no additional cost

CRS Tax can put powerful, accurate tax and public record data at your fingertips – and it’s included in CRMLS Paragon at no extra cost. Search properties throughout California with cutting-edge technology. Understanding this tool will enable you to identify, understand, and act based on tax data. This course will cover:

• Profile setup and personalized branding

• Creating Basic, Map, and Default Searches

• Best of all – how to create a CMA in two clicks!

Enhance and grow your book of business using Freddie Mac news and insights, updates, resources, and toolkits. Explore these three resources:

• Building wealth through refinance - Access Freddie Mac’s array of real estate professional toolkits to support your clients who may be looking for ways to save more on their current monthly mortgage payments and build generational wealth through housing.
• The CreditSmart® suite - Uncover the possibilities for your active and inactive clients with the relaunch of CreditSmart – educational resources designed to empower your clients with the skills and knowledge to assist them through every stage of their financial capability and homeownership journey.
• Research and insights – Insights into the housing market and information to help clients make informed decisions on solutions to save on monthly mortgage expenses.

Carmen Mercado 
Senior Affordable Lending Manager
Single Family - Client & Community Engagement

Monica La Crue
Affordable Lending Senior
Single Family - Client & Community Engagement

Forecast Focus:

• Inventory Crises
• Where are Rates Headed?
• Forbearance & Foreclosures
• Will the Market Crash?
• Buyers and Affordability
• What will the Market Look Like in 2022?

Seniors Real Estate Specialists® Designation

The Seniors Real Estate Specialist^® (SRES^®) designation gives you the knowledge and expertise to guide homebuyers and sellers over the age of 50 through major financial and lifestyle transitions. Start gaining the resources that will help you better serve seniors.

• As a REALTOR^® with the Seniors Real Estate Specialist^® (SRES^®) designation, you have access to an extensive collection of resources
• Show clients and peers that you're a specialist in real estate for homebuyers and sellers over the age of 50
• Easily update your professional profile and attract homebuyers using our nationwide searchable directory to find specialists like you

If you’ve mastered the CRS Tax basics, this course will take your skills to the next level. Learn how to create in-depth property searches throughout California, bringing your clients the data they need for that extra competitive edge. This course includes:

• Advanced Search by map, criteria and school layers

• Power Prospecting Target Marketing Locating the Assessor Map

• Creating a Customized CMA in CRS Tax

Listing in CRMLS is critical to your professional success. Use this course to navigate your listings with confidence: sharpen your skills with listing input, modification, and maintenance, and improve your familiarity with the CRMLS Rules and Regulations.

This course will cover:

• How to enter and maintain listings efficiently using CRS Tax Auto fill

• How to add photos and advertising remarks

• Reverse Prospecting: see searches where your listed property appeared

• How to quickly add your properties to a Tour (caravan) or Open House

• A review of CRMLS Rules and Regulations

ShowingTime for the MLS

Maximize and track your showings using ShowingTime software. It’s a straightforward, robust tool for online scheduling and management – and it’s already a part of CRMLS Paragon at no extra cost. Through this course, you’ll learn to:

• Set up showing schedules for your listing

• Submit a request as the Buyers’ agent

• Receive and review showing requests via email, call, or text