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Polley Associates School of Real Estate is proud to be one of the most respected Real Estate schools in Pennsylvania! Over 90% of our business is driven by word-of-mouth referrals from Real Estate Brokers, Sales Agents, Mortgage Loan Originators, and Appraisers. With our 23 campus locations, convenient online and virtual classroom delivery options, and pre-licensing and continuing education courses, we have served countless students since we opened our doors in 1971! We are equipped to help anyone who is seeking an exceptional Real Estate education regardless of schedule or location. You can do it, we can help!
Upcoming Courses
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Mastering the Oil Heat Conversation - Selling Oil Heat Listings (3.5 Hours)
Mornings
May 1 – May 1
We 9am-1pm
Licensees are out there on the front lines fielding tough questions about escalating prices, the impact global unrest has on supply, and what the future holds for the oil-heated homeowner.
Real talk, up-to-date conversational discussion on what measures the oil heat industry already has in place to bring prices back down to sustainable low-normal levels will be covered, and students will walk away from this course seeing oil heat in a brand-new light, all while being better able to communicate how “yesterday’s” oil is transitioning into the revolutionary renewable fuel of the future.
Armed with this knowledge, licensee’s will be better able to tackle the issue of listing and selling an oil-heated property.
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CE: Client Servicing in a Tough Market (3.5 Hrs)
Afternoons
May 1 – May 1
We 1pm-5pm
Tough markets require a new skill set for agents in order to ensure ability to continue high-level client service. Whether the market is a “buyers market,” “sellers market,” or “dry market,” clients need to be able to depend on their agent to have skills to navigate as many foreseeable markets that can arise. The challenges that are presented during the times of a tough market are greatly different than those of a booming market, and clients rely on their agents to know the challenges (and be able to surmount them!).
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Commercial Module (7 Hours)
Full Days
May 3 – May 3
Fr 9am-5pm
- One of two required seven hour modules for PA real estate licensees completing continuing education for the first time
- Veteran licensees are eligible to take this class for elective credit.
The purpose of this course is to provide licensed standard salespersons with a high level of knowledge and understanding regarding key areas of real estate practice. Content areas introduced in pre-license coursework will be further developed, amplified and reinforced. Material presented will enable the salesperson to “bridge” from their basic licensing experience to a high level or real world professional practice.
The seven-hour commercial module develops key areas in which a salesperson engaging in brokerage and/or management of commercial properties would be expected to be proficient.
Course Objectives:
From Real Estate Commission Outlines:
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Develop professional business strategies that will both maximize professional development and ensure that the consumer is protected in accordance with current law.
- Identify the most common areas of legal and/or disciplinary actions involving licensees providing services to consumers.
- Explain (without practicing law) key elements and essentials of various contracts and other documents utilized by licensees in various transactions.
- Recognize and be familiar with current legal issues affecting real estate practice (environmental, land use, etc.).
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PA Required Topic: Broker Supervisory Duties, Policies & Risk Management (3.5 Hours)
Mornings
May 6 – May 6
Mo 9am-1pm
It’s a broker’s duty to provide adequate and reasonable supervision to licensees. State laws vary, but in all states, brokers are required to supervise the people who work for them. This extremely specific requirement makes the broker responsible for the actions of salespeople who work for her. This responsibility extends to violations of the state licensing laws, fair housing laws, and illegal or fraudulent activities.
Pennsylvania requires adequate and reasonable supervision of course. But what is adequate and reasonable supervision? What duties does the broker have?
It’s not only essential for the broker to be aware of these responsibilities. All licensees need to understand and have a reasonable expectation as to the supervision they can and should expect and deserve. This course will review the broker’s responsibilities, highlighting key aspects of licensing law and rules/regulations.
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Ethics, Your Promise Of Professionalism (NAR Ethics) (3.5 Hours)
Afternoons
May 6 – May 6
Mo 1pm-5pm
This course addresses the specifics of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and ethical practices and decision-making for real estate professionals. It may qualify for REALTORS® who wish to fulfill the biennial Code of Ethics requirement from the National Association of REALTORS®. (Check with your local association.)
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General Module (7 Hours)
Full Days
May 10 – May 10
Fr 9am-5pm
The General Module provides licensees with a review of duties, zoning issues, real estate environmental concerns, client representation and agency, the agreement of sale and related addenda, clauses, title reports and closing costs. Most importantly, it makes it all easily understood by licensees, who can make it easily understood to others.
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Navigating Housing Styles and Choices (7 Hours)
s
May 15 – May 15
We 9am-5pm
Real estate licensees are greeted with many challenges but the one that is not addressed often is the inventory of home styles and options that are present in the marketplace. Clients and customers expect that agents to impart knowledge regarding the inventory of homes in the marketplace.
Each style has its own benefits and drawbacks, and what is a benefit to one consumer might be a drawback to another. By obtaining the knowledge about home inventory styles and features, licensees can give consult to the consumer, allowing the consumer to make a better-informed decision.
Before beginning to understand the implications of all of these choices and options an agent should learn to identify each home by style and type. They can begin to identify inventory that match with the consumer’s wants and needs. For most licensees this is all learned by experience. This course is designed to introduce licensees to the many options and labels, choices, and possibilities in the marketplace. This knowledge will make them better fiduciaries to clients.
After being exposed to housing styles and choices, agents will be able to accelerate their understanding of the choices in the marketplace, trends and opportunities available to their customers and clients.
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PA Required Topic: Broker Supervisory Duties, Policies & Risk Management (3.5 Hours)
Mornings
May 16 – May 16
Th 9am-1pm
It’s a broker’s duty to provide adequate and reasonable supervision to licensees. State laws vary, but in all states, brokers are required to supervise the people who work for them. This extremely specific requirement makes the broker responsible for the actions of salespeople who work for her. This responsibility extends to violations of the state licensing laws, fair housing laws, and illegal or fraudulent activities.
Pennsylvania requires adequate and reasonable supervision of course. But what is adequate and reasonable supervision? What duties does the broker have?
It’s not only essential for the broker to be aware of these responsibilities. All licensees need to understand and have a reasonable expectation as to the supervision they can and should expect and deserve. This course will review the broker’s responsibilities, highlighting key aspects of licensing law and rules/regulations.
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Ethics, Your Promise Of Professionalism (NAR Ethics) (3.5 Hours)
Afternoons
May 16 – May 16
Th 1pm-4:30pm
This course addresses the specifics of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and ethical practices and decision-making for real estate professionals. It may qualify for REALTORS® who wish to fulfill the biennial Code of Ethics requirement from the National Association of REALTORS®. (Check with your local association.)
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Real Estate Practice (45 Hours)
Full Days
Jun 4 – Jun 27
Tu,Th 9am-4:30pm
Practice:
Topics to be covered include:
- Ethics and Anti-Discrimination Laws
- Agency
- Representing Sellers
- Representing Buyers
- Financing Principles
- Qualifying for a Mortgage Loan
- Valuation of Property
- Settling the Real Estate Transaction
- Pennsylvania Specific Laws, Licensure, and General Practices, including the Licensing & Registration Act and Rules and Regulations of the PA State Real Estate Commission
Accompanying reading and math assignments should be completed with every class attended. This course does require a final exam.
Note: It is recommended that you register for your course at least one week in advance.
Want to receive your classroom materials in advance? Once you've paid in full, call Polley Associates at (610) 353-6776 to arrange pick-up at our Newtown Square PA location ONLY. We also can ship materials to you for an additional shipping and handling fee.
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Real Estate Fundamentals (30 Hours)
Evenings
Jun 4 – Jun 27
Tu,Th 6pm-9:45pm
Topics to be covered include:
- Land, Real Estate, and Property
- Forms of Property Ownership
- Real estate ownership
- Private Limitations on Property Rights
- Government Interests in Real Property
- Environmental Issues Affecting Real Property
- Voluntary and Involuntary Alienation of Property
- Leasing and Property Management
- Investing in Real Property
Accompanying reading and math assignments should be completed with every class attended. This course does require a final exam.
Note: It is recommended that you register for your course at least one week in advance.
Want to receive your classroom materials in advance? Once you've paid in full, call Polley Associates at (610) 353-6776 to arrange pick-up at our Newtown Square PA location ONLY. We also can ship materials to you for an additional shipping and handling fee.
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Real Estate Practice (45 Hours)
Evenings
Jul 16 – Aug 22
Tu,Th 6pm-9:45pm
Practice:
Topics to be covered include:
- Ethics and Anti-Discrimination Laws
- Agency
- Representing Sellers
- Representing Buyers
- Financing Principles
- Qualifying for a Mortgage Loan
- Valuation of Property
- Settling the Real Estate Transaction
- Pennsylvania Specific Laws, Licensure, and General Practices, including the Licensing & Registration Act and Rules and Regulations of the PA State Real Estate Commission
Accompanying reading and math assignments should be completed with every class attended. This course does require a final exam.
Note: It is recommended that you register for your course at least one week in advance.
Want to receive your classroom materials in advance? Once you've paid in full, call Polley Associates at (610) 353-6776 to arrange pick-up at our Newtown Square PA location ONLY. We also can ship materials to you for an additional shipping and handling fee.
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Real Estate Fundamentals (30 Hours)
Mornings
Jul 23 – Aug 15
Tu,Th 9am-12:45pm
Topics to be covered include:
- Land, Real Estate, and Property
- Forms of Property Ownership
- Real estate ownership
- Private Limitations on Property Rights
- Government Interests in Real Property
- Environmental Issues Affecting Real Property
- Voluntary and Involuntary Alienation of Property
- Leasing and Property Management
- Investing in Real Property
Accompanying reading and math assignments should be completed with every class attended. This course does require a final exam.
Note: It is recommended that you register for your course at least one week in advance.
Want to receive your classroom materials in advance? Once you've paid in full, call Polley Associates at (610) 353-6776 to arrange pick-up at our Newtown Square PA location ONLY. We also can ship materials to you for an additional shipping and handling fee.
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Real Estate Practice (45 Hours)
Daytimes
Sep 17 – Oct 10
Tu,Th 9am-2:45pm Th 9am-1:45pm
Practice:
Topics to be covered include:
- Ethics and Anti-Discrimination Laws
- Agency
- Representing Sellers
- Representing Buyers
- Financing Principles
- Qualifying for a Mortgage Loan
- Valuation of Property
- Settling the Real Estate Transaction
- Pennsylvania Specific Laws, Licensure, and General Practices, including the Licensing & Registration Act and Rules and Regulations of the PA State Real Estate Commission
Accompanying reading and math assignments should be completed with every class attended. This course does require a final exam.
Note: It is recommended that you register for your course at least one week in advance.
Want to receive your classroom materials in advance? Once you've paid in full, call Polley Associates at (610) 353-6776 to arrange pick-up at our Newtown Square PA location ONLY. We also can ship materials to you for an additional shipping and handling fee.
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Real Estate Fundamentals (30 Hours)
Evenings
Sep 17 – Oct 10
Tu,Th 6pm-9:45pm
Topics to be covered include:
- Land, Real Estate, and Property
- Forms of Property Ownership
- Real estate ownership
- Private Limitations on Property Rights
- Government Interests in Real Property
- Environmental Issues Affecting Real Property
- Voluntary and Involuntary Alienation of Property
- Leasing and Property Management
- Investing in Real Property
Accompanying reading and math assignments should be completed with every class attended. This course does require a final exam.
Note: It is recommended that you register for your course at least one week in advance.
Want to receive your classroom materials in advance? Once you've paid in full, call Polley Associates at (610) 353-6776 to arrange pick-up at our Newtown Square PA location ONLY. We also can ship materials to you for an additional shipping and handling fee.
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