Zane Sullivan Seminars

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Zane is now a Certified Distance Education Instructor!

Having many years of experience in teaching live pre licensing, post licensing and continuing education seminars to professionals in many occupations, Zane is preparing to launch a new section to the Zane Sullivan Seminars list of course offerings - on line eduction. He has enrolled in the ARELLO (Association of Real Estate License Law Officials) program for certification as a distance education instructor. Having successfully completed the program, he has recieved his certification from the International Distance Education Certification Center as a Certified Distance Education Instructor.

In the near future Zane Sullivan Seminars, in conjunction with leading distance education delivery services will begin offering online eduction programs for real estate licensees not only in Montana but a variety of states who require continuing education of their licensees. Check back for new programs and excellent opportunities for quick, convenient and quality continuing education.

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We are always looking for interesting stories of situations real estate licensees have encountered and what you did to solve the problem. Send in your story to z@zanesullivan.com. The licensee who submits the most novel problem and solution will win $250.

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Course Providers - BRR's New Core Course Requirement

On May 19, 2011 the Board of Realty Regulation posted on its website a notice of proposed rule adoption. The new rule would expand the number of continuing education credits a real estate licensee must have to maintain his or her license. The proposed rule would require licensees to have 4 hours in addition to the existing 12 hours currently required for a total of 16 credits for 2012. The new 4 hour course is a "core course" to be established by the Board and required of all Montana Real Estate Licensees during the education year. The course is designed to provide uniform and standardized information to all licensees on subjects identified by the Board. For the 2012 education year, the topics are legal issues,legislative update, BRR rule changes, short sales and foreclosure procedures in Montana. For additional details on the proposed rule check the BRR website at: http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/rre_board/board_page.asp

Seminar Sponsors - Hire the Best!

In today's fast paced world real estate licensees, title company personnel, bankers, accountants, land use planners and attorneys all need to stay up to date on the latest trends and issues affecting real estate in their area. There are two types of people who attend seminars - those who want to learn to be at the top of their profession and those who need a course certificate to comply with licensing requirements. There are a growing number of online courses designed to meet minimum licensing requirements in various states. If your goal is to merely obtain the necessary certificates to keep your license, these courses are adequate. If you wish to learn and be knowledgeable consider the source of the seminar you are taking. Zane Sullivan has practiced real estate law for 39 years, started and operated 6 title insurance agencies and served as counsel for title insurance agents for many years. In 2001 Zane completed the Master Instructor course sponsored by the Montana Board of Realty Regulation. Having taught real estate seminars for over 25 years, a licensed broker and real estate attorney, Zane brings current information to his seminars. Zane was just selected as a 2011 "Super Lawyer" for the mountain states region in real estate. This is the third consecutive year that he has recieved this designation.

Need Financial Assistance For Your Seminar?

Many offices have found that in house seminars are a great way to facilitate training. Often licensees are reluctant to discuss issues concerning everyday practice and procedures in a large seminar setting. A number of offices and brokerage companies have opted to hold inhouse seminars inviting the speaker to address local groups of agents allowing more opportunity for one on one discussions and training.

If you or your company would be interested in this type of up close and personal seminar, please contact Zane at z@zanesullivan.com to discuss the availability of grants in aid