Earn Continuing Education Credits at the Metro Brokers Real Estate Academy

All courses are offered at the Atlanta/Perimeter location.
Courses are free for Metro Brokers agents only.

Real estate agents from any other brokerages are encouraged to enroll at the discounted course cost.

Anatomy of a House

This informative course covers all the features of a house that agents need to know. From older homes to brand new construction, agents will learn the parts of a house, the functions of those parts and how they're interrelated. All interior and exterior features and systems are covered. More Details

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $35
Next Class: January 26
1:30pm-4:45pm

Building a Business Plan

This course will teach agents how to analyze and plan where real estate clients will come from, time management strategies and how to build an action plan step by step to determine what activities must be done daily, weekly and monthly to achieve a desired income goal. More Details

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $35
Next Class: December 16
9:30am-12:45pm

Ethics and You

This course will ensure that real estate professionals have a strong understanding of the NAR Code of Ethics and meets the NAR quadrennial education requirement. More Details

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $35
Next Class: October 28
1:30pm-4:45pm

Introduction to Short Sales

Sales associates learn the essential components of a short sale so they may offer their skills to assist in a pre-foreclosure situation and close more listing opportunities. Learn to identify properties where a short sale may be possible and how to maximize a successful outcome for all parties involved. More Details

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $35
Next Class: November 12
9:30am-12:45pm

Introduction to Foreclosure & REO

Learn to spot opportunities for buyer-clients in the foreclosure market segment and counsel clients on the perils of risky finance programs so that foreclosure can be avoided. Gain an understanding of the foreclosure process and how working with foreclosures can augment the buyer-representation side of the business.  More Details

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $35
Next Class: December 10
1:30pm-4:45pm

Mortgage Lending & Real Estate Closing

This course will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about mortgage lending and the real estate closing process. Topics include the prequalification and application process, the most common mortgage programs in Georgia and activities required by the closing staff for preparation of the closing. More Details

Credit Hours: 6
Course Cost: $60
Next Class: November 13
9:00am-4:30pm

New Home University

This four-part course provides an overview and direction in new construction and on-site sales. Topics covered include how to list a new home subdivision, the difference between new homes and resales, marketing, traffic tracking and the sales process associated with new homes. More Details

Credit Hours: 12
Course Cost: $120
Next Class: November 9-10, 16-17 9:30am-12:45pm

Risk Management

Learn to identify risky behavior as it pertains to real estate. Identify red flags, mitigate risk and learn what to do when problems arise. Course topics include the agency responsibility and the risks of creating unintentional relationships. More Details

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $35
Next Class: November 18
9:30am-12:45pm

Sales Success: It's All in the Presentation

Understand the key components and "critical paths" of the sales process and how to implement them to achieve success. Specific daily planning and goal setting will also be discussed and agents will learn to build a step-by-step daily, weekly and monthly plan. Upon completion of this course, agents will be able to develop a strong, confident and dynamic sales presentation. More Details

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $35
Next Class: January 14
1:30pm-4:45pm

Selling HUD Homes in Georgia

Course topics include defining a HUD home and understanding "As-Is" as it pertains to HUD properties, HUD special programs (the lottery), agent expectations and a thorough overview of the 10 steps to selling a HUD home. More Details

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $35
Next Class: October 21
1:30pm-4:45pm

Understanding FHA

Learn the various types of FHA loans and their options and features, and how to identify FHA buyer qualifications and criteria for FHA financing. Topics covered include an overview of FHA programs including purchase money, refinances, and loss mitigation options that can help prevent foreclosures. More Details

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $35
Next Class: October 26
9:30am-12:45pm

W-2 to 1099

New to the self-employment world? This course provides vital information on saving tax money and correctly filling out 1099 forms. More Details

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $35
Next Class: November 23
9:30am-12:45pm