CE Class

Save 35% on Continuing Education real estate courses on Wednesday, May 17th by visiting, COAR.TheCEShop.com and using the promo code SMALLBIZ.

Beginning July 1, 2023, sellers in Bend will be required to obtain a home energy score. The City’s new rule states that, “All covered buildings that are being listed publicly for sale are required to obtain a home energy score from a state licensed home energy assessor.” Hear from COAR, City of Bend staff, and others on what the requirement means for sellers and what you need to know as a REALTOR® to ensure you’re up-to-speed on the new rule.

Lunch is Provided.

Speakers:

Cassie Lacy

Senior Management Analyst

City of Bend

Tyler Neese

Government Affairs Director

Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® &

Multiple Listing Service of Central Oregon

MacKenzie Winchel                        

Sr. Manager, Programs                 

Earth Advantage

Haley Palmer

Owner and Office Manager

WIN Home Inspection

This class is also being held as a webinar on 5/25/23.

Join us for a commercial class focused on what’s next for Bend’s growth and development. Hear from panels of city staff, developers, and others on planned and upcoming projects and what projects you can expect to see in the near future. All COAR members are welcome to attend this free event. Breakfast is provided.

This class will be held at Central Oregon Community College in Bend in room #230 of the Health Careers Center.

Speakers:

Allison Platt, Core Area Project Manager, City of Bend

Brian Rankin, Long-range Planning Manager, City of Bend

Jeremy McPherson, General Manager, Taylor Brooks Development

The Code of Ethics (sometimes written as COE) class is required every 3 years by the National Association of Realtors®. The current cycle is through January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

Instructed by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., CRS, ABR. GRI

Managing Principal Broker of Windermere, Central Oregon

This course covers:

• Pre-approvals and questions you should ask the lender
• Appraisal gaps: how to structure so you don’t lose the deal
• Seller credits: what are the maximums and how do you ask the seller for them
• Listing tips on how to close the seller in less time and for more money
• Tools on educating the buyer on the cost of waiting and buy vs. rent
• Alternative ways to buy a home in today’s market
• 101 on different loan program guidelines

Taught by Ron Smith, Loan Depot