Equity Real Estate Academy
Since we're so invested in helping our partners grow, we've established both as a RI & MA Real Estate School.
We hold classes online, it's a great place for real estate agents to come for continuing education, but it's also a way for us to get
to know one another. Classes are taught by Attorney Michael Krone, Senior Vice President and Massachusetts Counsel at
Equity National Title and its Massachusetts affiliate O’Donnell Law Group. Mike has over 35 years of experience in real estate
transactions representing buyers, sellers and lenders and has held a real estate broker license since 1982.
Mike’s vast knowledge and experience of being involved in thousands of real estate transactions allows him to provide real life
experience when discussing legal and practical issues. Mike is a favorite instructor of Realtors in Massachusetts, Rhode Island
and Connecticut. His classes are interesting, fun and never boring. Check back with us often to see what we've got coming up
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RE44R05 - Understanding Title and Title Concerns Thousands of listings each year are affected by title problems. In this session Mike will discuss issues popping up such as easements, rights of ways, undischarged mortgages and many more. How do these matters really affect title and how are they fixed? This and many other questions will be answered. We will also discuss how divorce and death play a role in holding title to real estate as well as the ways to hold title including LLCs and trusts. Join in to learn valuable information that every real estate professional should know. Location: VIRTUAL |
Thursday Nov 17, 2022 10AM- 12PM 2 Credit MA CEU |
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RE35C03 - Financing “How can I finance thee – let me count the ways” We aren’t Shakespeare but we do know how homes are being financed today. Not all purchase transactions go through lenders with just two types of mortgages – adjustable and fixed. There are thousands of loan products on the market that provide financing for almost every type of real estate transaction. Join us as we discuss all of this and hopefully enlighten even the most experienced among you on where financing stands today. Location: VIRTUAL |
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022 10AM- 12PM 2 Credit MA CEU |
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RE07R19 - Closing & Settlement (of the Residential Transaction) E-closings, e-notaries, hybrid closings, bifurcated closings, closings, closings, closings! We have entered a new phase in the closing process that was already on its way here but has clearly been pushed by the pandemic. With the seller’s market starting to wane, new issues arise. Join us for a discussion of what the closing settlement process is all about at this time as well as what it will most likely look like soon. We will also guide you through the mortgage lender’s issues, concerns and requirements as well. Learn what you should be doing and how you should help your clients and the closing attorney to get the transaction finalized. Location: VIRTUAL |
Thursday Dec 8, 2022 10AM- 12PM 2 Credit MA CEU |
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Approved Classes in RI: |
Approved Classes in MA: | ||
| National & Regional Economic Trends & The Effect on RI Market | 3 credits | Offers | RE35RC03 |
| The Mortgage Market & Financing Real Estate Today | 3 credits | Contract Law | RE05RC01 |
| The Appraisal Process & Real Estate Valuation | 3 credits | Closing and Settlement of the Purchase Transaction | RE07RC01 |
| Contract Law & RI Residential Real Estate Transactions | 3 credits | Foreclosures & Short Sales | RE28RC07 |
| Intro to Real Estate Title & Title Insurance | 3 credits | Residential Rental Landlord/Tenant Issues – Part 1 and Part 2 | RE98R16, RE99R16 |
| Residential Mortgage Loan Market & Credit Today | RE47R05 | ||
| Appraisal Process | RE26RC07 | ||
| Real Estate Brokerage Professional Ethics (not for NAR credit) | RE33RC11 | ||
| Chapter 93A Consumer Protection and Business Regulation for Brokers and Salespersons | RE04R08 | ||
| FHA Loans | RE75R12 | ||
| National Economic Trends & the Real Estate Professional | RE34RC03 | ||
| Due Diligence in Seller Representation in Residential Transactions | RE97R15 | ||
| Financing | RE25RC08 | ||
| Zoning & Building Codes | RE16RC13 | ||
| Brokerage Relationships | RE57R07 | ||
| Purchase & Sale Agreements in Residential Transactions | RE89R14 | ||
| Technology and Real Estate Brokerage | RE32RC03 | ||
| Understanding Title and Title Concerns | RE44R05 |
We also offer in-office Lunch and Learns! They are much shorter than our CEU classes and not for credit but packed full of great information. See some of our available ones below.
| Financing Your Commercial Real Estate Investment |
Law on Security Deposits (MA) |
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Agency & Security Deposit Class (MA) |
Title Training |
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Cyber Crime - what to watch out for |
Understanding Title Insurance |
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First Time Buyer (MA) |
Escalating Offers (MA) |
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Fraud Seminar NE |
Glossary of Important Terms |
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Lender Liability for Cyber Crime |
Mandatory Agency Disclosure - backup offers |
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Marketing to Realtors |
Mitigating Risk in Listing and Selling Property |
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Offers L&L (MA) |
Multiple Offers |
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Pitfalls to Avoid for Realtors |
Probate Issues Affecting Purchase Closings (MA) |
| Seller Agency Discussion (MA) |
Reasons Why Retaining Attorney Is Smart Idea |
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Tenancies Probate Seminar (MA) |
The Buyer Broker Checklist |
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Trouble with Offers (MA) |
The Seller Agent Checklist |
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Vetting Settlement Agents |
Things to Watch Out For |
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Co-op Presentation (MA) |
Why Owners Title insurance |
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Hard Money Lending |