Course Overview

We offer the option of the PRA® Foundations Training Program to be delivered either full-time or part-time. Both offer the same content and material. The PRA® Foundations Training Program Part-time Studies schedule enables learners to complete the program and receive their Certificate of completion at their own pace, giving participants the opportunity to enter or enhance their skills in the real estate administrative role, while maintaining their current lifestyle.

PRA® Foundations Training Program Part-time Studies provides individuals changing careers an opportunity to continue their learning on their time. It also allows experienced real estate assistants and administrators the opportunity to fill the gaps in their knowledge and gain new skills so that you are more productive. Part-time Studies lets you choose what you want to build on or where you need to receive more training in order to enhance your career prospects. The flexibility of this program allows individuals the opportunity to select a few courses or all of them at your own pace to receive the PRA® Foundations Training Certificate.

Our Part-time Foundations Training provides,

• flexible, targeted, skill building learning
• individual modules focusing on specific topics
• the option of letting you pick and choose the modules you want to learn and when

What will you learn

This intensive program focuses on six main areas providing a fundamental understanding of the real estate industry, providing focused and targeted information.

Each module is a day long and covers specific subject areas with clear learning objectives. Instructors use a variety of strategies and assessment methods to ensure students successfully obtain the knowledge and skills they need.

Module One - Setting the Foundation

Students learn about the real estate profession and how a real estate assistant can best support a real estate business. Students also learn about the regulatory bodies governing real estate, and the roles and responsibilities of the unlicensed assistant, the licenesd REALTOR® and the brokerage.

Module Two - Systems, Forms, and Files

Students learn about real estate forms, and systems that help a brokerage and a REALTOR® run a smooth, efficient, productive business. Students learn how to organize a transaction in chronological order using a filing/records management system for easy storage and retrieval.

Module Three - Marketing Real Estate

Students learn the difference between prospecting and marketing - and the value and benefits of each. Students also learn how to identify audiences and advertising methods, as well as guidelines, disclaimers, legislation and regulations governing real estate marketing.

Module Four - Managing the Listing Process

Students learn about listing process and the ways an assistant can best support the REALTOR®, the brokerage, and the client. This includes real estate forms used in the listing process and transaction kits. Students also learn how to manage the listing, market a property, support their employer in showing a property, and deal with collapsed, expired, or cancelled listings.

Module Five - Working With Buyers

Students learn how to support the REALTOR® in turning a prospect into a client. This includes preparing for a buyer’s appointment, organizing appointments for showings, and scribing sales documents for the REALTOR®. Students also learn about forms, clauses and phrases and managing the transaction for the REALTOR®, brokerage, and client.

Module Six - Completing the Transaction

Students learn about the completion and possession process, the rules of advertising a sale price, the ways to leave a lasting impression on clients and the ways to measure production to support a REALTOR® in their business.

How is it delivered

Before a learner can participate in any of the individual modules they must first successfully complete Foundations Competency Training.

Students receive course material and assignments applicable to their registered module at the beginning of the week to work through at their own pace and are expected to attend an in-class session on Saturday, prepared with assignments completed. Once the student successfully completes all individual modules of the part-time studies and has met all program requirements, they receive a Certificate of Completion.

Who benefits

• Experienced real estate unlicensed individuals wishing to enhance their skills and abilities
• Career changers interested in a real estate career
• Industry leaders that recognize the value of trained personnel

Details

Each module cost is $158. (CDN) plus applicable taxes. Course material (electronic download that student is to print) and application fees are included.