We’ve all heard it before—never stop learning. As children you go to school. As young adults you become skilled or trained in a specific profession. But learning doesn’t end there. Let’s take continuing education for Realtors as our example for why lifelong learning matters!
What Is It?
Continuing education is a must in real estate! Of course, we mean this in both a literal and figurative way.
It is a must because a certain amount of continuing education is required to maintain your real estate license. However, what that means exactly and how those requirements are met vary greatly state-to-state.
In Alabama, continuing education for Realtors means a total of 15 hours of Commission-approved continuing education courses are completed every two years.
To clarify, hours must be finished by September 30th of every even year. For example, any active, licensed Realtor as of 2020, needs to have all continuing education hours done by September 30th, 2022.
Again, there are more specific requirements in our state. Licensed Realtors must complete the following:
- Three hours of Commission-approved Risk Management Courses
- 12 hours of Commission-approved General Courses
But continuing education for Realtors goes beyond a requirement and becomes a necessity.
Why is it important?
Real estate is a fast-paced, ever-changing industry. That is one of the main reasons continuing education for Realtors is important. As a professional, you want to stay at the top of your game.
Not only do you want to know the latest in legislation and regulations that affect everything from negations to contracts to home inspections to financing, but you also want to keep up with the national trends.
Whether that means strong social media marketing or the best way to stage a home, the end result is a better Realtor.
Summary
Finally, continuing education for Realtors allows them to slow down for a minute. It gives them the opportunity to gain new knowledge and focus on ways to improve client services. Have you been looking for a Realtor that readily goes above and beyond what’s required? Meet Ryan!
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