Continuing Education

The Greater Harrisburg REALTORS® Institute offers a variety of continuing education courses for both residential and commercial agents aimed not only at meeting continuing education requirements but also at improving professional skills. Scroll down to view all of the upcoming courses!

Season Pass

Check-out the GHRI Season Pass! Save $20-$50 during your 14 hours of CE throughout the 2022-2024 cycle. For $130 take unlimited standard CE classroom or ZOOM classes (designation, online and broker classes not included). To secure your pass or learn more about the terms and conditions, see the file below!

Course Catalog

The GHRI CE Course Catalog easily allows you to search for upcoming courses both in person and on ZOOM! Broken down by category, the catalog is the one-stop-shop to determine your steps to completing your CE. Download below!

Virtual Class Information

GHRI offers both in person and online continuing education courses. Before you join us virtually, please review the documents below.

UPCOMING COURSES

Practice Safe, Legal, Real Estate by Following RELRA

This course will cover the mandatory 3-hour CE requirement as per the PA State Real Estate Commission for the 2022-2024 CE cycle covering the responsibilities of the broker and the responsibilities of their licensees.  This course will review the process of a complaint against a licensee, reasons for complaints, most frequent violations, responding to an order to show cause…

Practice Safe, Legal Real Estate by Following RELRA
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Instructor:
John Tice, GREEN
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Instructor:
Sue Kichman, C2EX
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Instructor:
Danielle Winn, MRE, ABR, C2EX, MRP, SRS, AHWD, CRB, PSA
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Instructor:
Chris Detweiler
Virtual
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Instructor:
Danielle Winn, MRE, ABR, C2EX, MRP, SRS, AHWD, CRB, PSA
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Instructor:
John Tice, GREEN

The Code of Ethics: Our Promise of Professionalism

This course will cover the required 2 ½-hr NAR Ethics requirement for the January 1, 2022-December 31, 2024 Ethics Cycle.  This course will incorporate sections of the NAR Code of Ethics, as well as current RELRA regulations regarding practices, procedures and professionalism of licensees, and will review how ethical principles tie into RELRA requirements and PA Real Estate Commission Rules and Regulations in protecting consumers…

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Instructor:
Danielle Winn, MRE, ABR, C2EX, MRP, SRS, AHWD, CRB, PSA
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Instructor:
Sue Kichman, C2EX
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Instructor:
John Tice, GREEN
Virtual
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Instructor:
Danielle Winn, MRE, ABR, C2EX, MRP, SRS, AHWD, CRB, PSA

Bright MLS Workshop and Q&A (3.5 hours)

This course will provide students with a better understanding of how to use the MLS Tools to better serve their customers. This course will cover: searching, understanding statuses, Maps and Reports, Auto E-mailing, the Client Portal, basics, branding and more. This course is approved for 3 ½ hours CE for the 2022-2024 CE Cycle. Cost is $45…

Virtual
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Instructor:
Steve Hoover, Bright MLS

PHFA Training for Real Estate Licensees (3.5 hours)

This 3 ½ hour course will provide an overview of Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s history, its programs for the buyer, Single Family First Mortgage Products, eligibility requirements for products, loan closing information, and mortgage products for homeowners. Approved for 3 1.2 hours CE for the 2020-2022 CE cycle.  Please download course materials. Cost is $45…

Virtual
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Instructor:
Coleen Baumert

Development of a BPO in Pennsylvania (3.5 hours)

Course will cover requirements as outlined by the PA SREC for this course. Will cover definitions which pertain to BPOs, other valuation products such as appraisals, CMAs, and AVMs (Automated valuation models) as well as permitted uses of BPOs for Pennsylvania licensees. Course will cover the qualifications required to perform a BPO for both the agent performing it…

Virtual
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Instructor:
Melanie McLane, ABR, CRS, CRB, EPRO, GRI, GREEN, RAA, RSPS, PSA, SRES, SRS, CDEI

Self Defense for Real Estate Licensees and Their Clients

This course is designed for licensees to understand security issues, problems and remedies for themselves and their clients, including their clients’ real property. This course will instruct students on how to perform basic self defense techniques, and will discuss security and safety issues at Showings and Open Houses. Please download course materials. Cost is $45 (Approved for 3…

Dates:
Instructor:
Jan Castner

REALTORS® Breaking Bad “2.0” (Commercial Ethics)

This course will cover the required 2 ½-hr NAR Ethics requirement for the January 1, 2022-December 31, 2024 Ethics Cycle. Approved for 3 ½ hours of CE for the 2022-2024 PA SREC Continuing Education cycle. Course will cover NAR’s Code of Ethics requirement for the January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024 Ethics cycle, PA RELRA laws…

REALTORS® Breaking Bad “2.0” Commercial Ethics
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Instructor:
Jim Helsel, SIOR, CPM, CCIM, GRI, CRB, CRE,C2EX

The Ultimate Guide to List and Sell Commercial Investment Property

This course will provide an introduction to commercial/investment real estate and strengthen agents’ skills in specializing in income property and commercial investment sales.  Students will learn the language of the Investor, how calculate cap RATES, Gross Rent Multipliers, and Set Up Sheets and how to calculate return on investment, vacancy and Expense factors.  Students will also learn how to do a rent survey…

Virtual
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Residential Module (7 hours)

One of 2 required modules for new licensees’ first renewal cycle, for those licensed between December 1, 2021 and November 30, 2023.  The seven-hour Residential Module is designed to enable the salesperson licensee to provide the highest level of professional services to consumers in residential transactions.  Protect yourself and your clients with proper documentation.  Real Estate Professionals will learn:  Agreement of Sale…

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Instructor:
Danielle Winn, MRE, ABR, C2EX, MRP, SRS, AHWD, CRB, PSA

Commercial Module (7 hours)

One of 2 required modules for new licensees’ first renewal cycle, for those licensed between December 1, 2021 and November 30, 2023.  This seven hour module is designed to enable the salesperson licensee to provide the highest level of professional services to consumers in commercial transactions.  Real Estate Professionals will learn: Agreement of Sale, Letter of Intent…

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Instructor:
Jim Helsel, SIOR, CPM, CCIM, GRI, CRB, CRE,C2EX

General Module (required for new licensees) (7 hours)

The purpose of this course is to provide standard salespersons with a high level of knowledge and understanding regarding key areas of real estate practice.  Protect yourself and your client with proper documentation. Real Estate Professionals will learn:  duties of licensees, closing costs for buyers and sellers, the Agreement of Sale and addenda, title reports, agency relationships…

General Module
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Instructor:
Chris Detweiler

How to check your Education History

GHAR members can view all the courses they have taken at GHRI in their Education History in their Member Portal. Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions.