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MRE Program Update - February 2008

The Master of Real Estate (MRE) classroom program will be going through critical review beginning January 1, 2008.  Curriculum and delivery methods will be fully inspected and analyzed to ensure the program meets the quality and performance standards set by the CAR Education Services.  Unavoidably, this will require a temporary suspension of the classroom opportunities.  While the CAR will be temporarily withholding classroom offerings, candidates will still be able to work toward the designation in '08 while the review process is con on via the many MRE approved online offerings at www.VanEd.com and through the 2008 MRE Premier Track.  Premier Track schedule will be released in mid-December.  If you still have questions about the MRE or any other CAR education offerings, please contact CAR Education Services at 1-800-944-6550.

Update from CAR - The following MRE courses will be returned to the MRE program as of April 1st:

My Commission or Yours?
Overcoming Obstacles - No longer a required course
Negotiation & Meditation
Professional Standards in Real Estate

CAR has removed the requirement for the course entitled "Overcoming the Obstacles" from the MRE program reducing the total number of educational hours required to 90.
 

WHAT IS MRE?
MRE stands for Masters of Real Estate.  The MRE designation is awarded through the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Education Services.  The MRE program is designed to provide advanced training beyond the GRI designation, critical skills of the real estate business and provide education in current real estate topics & issues are fully explored.  The MRE designation signifies a broker dedicated to professional development.
 

WHO SHOULD EARN THE MRE?
Licensees, Brokers, Office Managers and seasoned professionals all benefit from the up-to-date information offered by the MRE designation.  Additionally, MRE courses offer statewide networking possibilities.  In short, REALTORS® who want to advance their competitive edge earn the MRE.  All courses provide continuing education for real estate license renewal.  You must have already earned the GRI or CRS in order to begin the MRE.
 

REQUIREMENTS
-Active membership in the Colorado Association of REALTORS.  (If you are a member of PPAR), you are active with  the Colorado Association)
-Have earned the GRI or CRS Designation
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-Total of 90 hours is required to gain the designation. 
 

ELECTIVE COURSES            
              *   Clauses for Winners - 4 hours
              *   Creative Financing - Law III -  6 hours
              *   Distressed Sales - Law IV - 6 hours
              *   Drafting Effective Contracts (Advanced Contracts) - 8 hours
              *   How to be a Good Transaction Broker - 4 hours
              *   Listing & Selling Business Opportunities - 4 hours
              *   Mediation for REALTORS - 8 hours
              *   Professional Standards In Real Estate - 6 hours
              *   Professional Standards - Practical Applications - 8 hours
              *   Overcoming Obstacles that Challenge Your Reputation - 6 hours
              *   Negotiation & Mediation Skills for REALTORS- 8 hours
              *   Water & Property - 8 hours
              *   My Commission or Yours - Procuring Cause Guidelines - 4 hours
              *   Commercial designation - 8-32 (CAR will judge hours)
              *   Any CRS course above and beyond the designation - 8 + hours

For full course descriptions on some of the popular MRE courses, please click here.
 

Completion of the required courses within five years of the date of the first MRE course taken.  Submit a MRE Candidacy Application and the $100.00 fee to the Colorado Associations education department.  For questions or other info on the MRE designation, please contact the Colorado Association of REALTORS® at 1-800-944-6550

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