Continuing Education

“I’m licensed and need to fulfill my CE requirements…”

To uphold an active North Carolina real estate broker license, brokers must complete 8 CE hours by June 10th every year. For NONprovisional or provisional brokers, the 4 hour General Update Course & a 4 hour Elective are required. For those at a deemed by NCREC as Brokers-in-Charge or BIC- Eligible, the 4 hour BIC Update and a 4 hour Elective are required. Course descriptions below of what KBRES offers.

 

LOOKING TO BECOME BIC OR BIC- ELIGIBLE?? YOU NEED THE 12-HOUR NCREC SELFPACED COURSE. YOU CAN RECEIVE ELECTIVE CREDIT FOR THE COURSE. HERE IS A LINK TO THE 12-HOUR BIC COURSE REGISTRATION   FAQ’S OF THE BIC COURSE CLICK HERE

Preregistration is requested to ensure a spot. Seating may be limited. Students arriving 15 minutes late can not be admitted.

Be sure to download/print your current pocket card from NCREC.gov. You need it for class. In most cases, refunds will not be awarded; however, students will be credited towards another class. Some exceptions apply. In the rare event Classes may be cancelled or rescheduled registered students will be notified ASAP. Classroom temps may vary during class. You may want to bring a jacket. Refreshments Provided. Please arrive 15 minutes before live class begins for check-in and 20 minutes before Zoom Classes.

SAME DAY
GENUP

JULY 25th

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

ZOOM

 

#5925 General Update

4-Hour UPDATE course provided by NCREC

ZOOM

REGISTER HERE

SAME DAY
ELECTIVE

July 25th 

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

ZOOM

#3796 What is IRC 1031 Exchange and How to Apply it 

 4-Hour Elective Course provided by NCREC 

ZOOM

REGISTER HERE 

BICUP
Aug 6th

9:00 pm – 1:00 pm

ZOOM

BICUP 

BIC/BIC Eligible Update #5825

 4-Hour Update Course provided by NCREC for BIC and/or BIC eligible 

ZOOM

REGISTER HERE 

SAME DAY
Elective

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

ZOOM

And the Verdict is… #3747

ZOOM

SAME DAY
GENUP
July 13th

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

ZOOM

#9925 General Update

4-Hour UPDATE course provided by NCREC

ZOOM

REGISTER HERE

SAME DAY
Ethics ELECTIVE

July 13th 

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

ZOOM

#3716 REALTORS PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

 4-Hour Elective Course provided by NCREC 

ZOOM

REGISTER HERE 

SAME DAY
GENUP
July 15th

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

ZOOM

#9925 General Update

4-Hour UPDATE course provided by NCREC

ZOOM

REGISTER HERE

SAME DAY
ELECTIVE

July 15th

1:00 am – 5:00 pm

ZOOM

#3634 If you were the Judge

 4-Hour Elective Course provided by NCREC 

ZOOM

REGISTER HERE 

WE APPRECIATE YOU!

AUGUST APPRECIATION MONTH AT KAREN BERRY REAL ESTATE SCHOOL!!

CLASS DISCOUNTS AND SCHEDULES TO ALL PREVIOUS KBRES STUDENTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST. DATES AND DETAILS COMING!

For a Quick view of ALL current 2024     scheduled classes that may not be on the website

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NAR ETHICS DEADLINE IS 12/31/24. We will have Ethics classes consistently

 ZOOM AND IN PERSON

#5925 General Update

4-Hour UPDATE course provided by NCREC

ZOOM

REGISTER HERE

#5825 General Update

4-Hour UPDATE course provided by NCREC

ZOOM

REGISTER HERE

 

ETHICS DEADLINE IS 12/31/24. We will have Ethics classes in the FALL 

 ZOOM AND IN PERSON

Interested in becomingt BIC or BIC eligible and taking the 12 Hour Broker In Charge Course taught by the NCREC?

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
FAQ ABOUT BIC status and course
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UPDATE COURSE Descriptions

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General Update #9925 and zoom #5925

Course for NON-BIC and/or Provisional Broker Status

Course Info

The General Update Course is a 4 hour course that must be completed by all provisional brokers and non-BIC brokers annually in order to maintain their license on an active status. This course must be completed by June 10th of each running year. The topic each year will vary. Course topics cover are decided by the NCREC.  Feel free to contact Karen for this year’s specific topics.

BIC Update #8825 and #5825

Course for BIC and/or BIC Eligible Status

Course Info

The BICUP course is 4 hours and must be completed by all BIC and BIC eligible brokers annually in order to maintain their BIC status and keep their license on an active status. This course must be completed by June 10th of each running year. The topic each year will vary. Course topics cover are decided by the NCREC. Feel free to contact Karen for this year’s specific topics.

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ELECTIVE COURSE Descriptions 

 

Every day ethics in real estate

Course #3340 Realtor® Credit 

Course Description

Class #3340. NAR requires an Ethics class every THREE years. Dec. 31, 2024 is the current deadline.  You must have a NAR approved Ethics course between Jan. 1st, 2019 – Dec. 31st, 2021. Students review case studies as the “judge” and discuss cases studies based on actual situation of alleged unethical content.  We review the Code and discuss varies way we as agents can be proactive to ethical situations.  The class is interactive and involves class participation and discussion, even sometimes debates.

realtor® professional standards

Course #3309   Zoom#3716     Updated Annually  Realtor® Credit

Course Description

Class #3309. This 4-hour CE elective course addresses new and revised
REALTOR Professional Standards enforcement mechanisms. This course does provide the credit needed for the every three year REALTOR requirement. Current deadline is December 31, 2021  NAR requires an Ethics class every THREE years.  You must have a NAR approved Ethics course between Jan. 1st, 2019 – Dec. 31st, 2021.

But this course is more than just “the Code of Ethics”, as it addresses:

Agency vs. Procuring Cause – the primary focus of this course –

Legal liability of Hearing Panels
Mediation vs. Ombudsman
Ethics vs. Arbitration Proceedings
Case Law regarding the above issue.

This course is updated annually.

And the commission says

Course # 2270

Course Description

This course is always interesting! Either a rookie or a veteran, there is always surprise answers. This course is designed to address some of the most common topics/issues asked of by agents to the Real Estate Commission and their responses.

for the Good of all

Course #2504  Eligible for REALTOR® Ethic Requirement

Course Description

Class #2504. This class does meet the every three year requirement for REALTORS. Current deadline is Dec 31, 2021. While the focus of CE course is on the “conduct” of REALTORS®, that is, the Articles and Standards of Practices as found in the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, it also address the Professional Standards Enforcement mechanisms
allowed for in the NAR “Code of Ethics and Arbitration” manual.

and the court said

Course #3217

Course Description

This course reviews actual North Carolina cases that have been appealed to the NC Court of Appeals.  Learn the do’s and don’ts by reviewing what the agents in the cases presented have done.

If you were the judge

Course #2447  Zoom #3634

Course Description

This is a very interactive course where the participants act as the judge in these cases.  The course will use case studies to help gain a better understanding of real property contract law.

between the lines

  Course #3461

Course Description

An elective course designed to cause broker to “stop….and…think” about his or her actions or inaction when working with buyers and sellers or landlords and tenants, especially when acting as a dual agent.

The contract maze

 Course # 2430

Course Description

This course is designed for students to navigate through the legalities of a contract.  The course covers basic legal concepts, electronic documents & signatures and the various stages of contracts in real estate.

             WE ARE TEACHING LIVE THROUGH ZOOM CLASSES. AS WELL AS IN PERSON!!

               For Zoom, you need is a computer with a camera, the Zoom app loaded (super easy) and four hours to set aside & participate in class!! The class will be live and interactive.  Email a [email protected] for questions. 

YOU WILL NEED TO BE STATIONARY THROUGHOUT CLASS. DRIVING WILL IN CLASS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED!

Be sure to include your email address you want the “meeting” invite to be emailed when you sign up for any class below. 

     We have completed several ZOOM classes now with GREAT agent feedback! Fun, informative, interactive, convenient & EASY!  KBRES will continue to teach the Zoom format Post and CE classes indefinitely as well as in person classes. 

Online at your pace CE Courses or

“ONLIVE” interactive through ZOOM.us 

All you need is a electronic device with camera and microphone capabilities. I will send you an invite to join the ZOOM meeting within 45 minutes before the class begins. You click on the link. Run the program and you and voice capabilities will pop up on screen! I will be sending you emails days before your individual class start date.*

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                           In Person capacity will be determined by state law.    Please contact us for in person requests.               
            Sign into your ZOOM classes at least 30 minutes early if you are not familiar with the format. 
We can and will continue to do classes through synchronized learning such as Zoom, etc.
Click HERE to see a video on how to join a ZOOM meeting.  

Onsite classes will be at the Wilmington location.

3610 S College Rd  Unit E  (Corner of 17th Ext and College by First Citzens)

Contact me if you need a CE near you!

“Excellent, as always.”

Diana C.

“Karen did great…She has real world knowledge which is a great way for us to learn.”

John J.

“Karen is awesome. Time flew by – she is full of energy. Easy to follow!!”

Meredith J.

Locations

KBRES Primary School 
3610 S College Rd Unit E
Wilmington, NC 28412

KBRES Second Location                                  Brunswick Association of Realtors           712 Village Rd SW #102                   Shallotte, NC 28470

Martin County Economic Development Corporation
415 East Blvd #130
Williamston, NC 27892

Questions?