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Monday, September 28, 2015

Fort Myers Real Estate School

Fort Myers Real Estate School


At family-owned real estate school, Larson Educational Services (License #ZH1002299), you can complete the steps necessary to obtain your Florida Real Estate License in as little as 30 days. Because our course has a modular format, you can actually mix-and-match dates and locations if you need flexible scheduling. Just contact us and we'll help you put a schedule together. We have real estate courses in Ft. Myers and Naples starting soon, or you can complete the course online. WEEKDAY and WEEKEND class times are 8:30am - 4:30pm. EVENING class times are 6:15pm - 9:45pm.

2015 Dates and Times

October 5-9, 12-14 (Weekday) Fort Myers
October 12-16, 19-21 (Weekday) Naples
October 17-18, 24-25, 31-Nov 1, 7-8 (Weekend) Naples
October 19-22, 26-29, Nov 2-5, 9-12 (Evening) Fort Myers
November 2-6, 9-11 (Weekday) Fort Myers
November 30-Dec 4, 7-9 (Weekday) Fort Myers
November 30-Dec 4, 7-9 (Weekday) Naples

Tuition is $359 and includes your course materials. You can even attend any portion of the course again for review for no additional charge.

If you would like additional information about getting started, take a look at our Step-By-Step Licensing Guide or view our Real Estate Broker Connection page to view information about companies that are hiring newly licensed Sales Associates.

To register, please call a friendly Larson representative at (239) 344-7510 or REGISTER ONLINE. You can even register for the class today and pay for it later. We take registrations all the way up to the first day of class.


Brad Larson
Larson Educational Services
Royal Palm Square
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 344-7510

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Florida Sales Associate Post-License Course

Fort Myers Real Estate School

Florida 45 Hour Sales Associate Post-License Course (CLASSROOM)

Credit hours: 45
DBPR Licensed Florida Real Estate School License #ZH1002299
Tuition: $249 - course materials included

2015 Dates and Times

Weekend Classes:  Five days, Friday through Sunday the first weekend, and Saturday and Sunday the second weekend from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Weekday Classes:  Five days, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Monday and Wednesday the following week from 8:30am to 5:00pm
Evening Classes:  Ten evenings, Monday through Thursday the first two weeks and Monday and Tuesday the third week from 6:15pm to 10:00pm
October 5, 7, 9, 12, 14 (Weekday)Fort Myers
October 26, 28, 30, Nov 2, 4 (Weekday)Naples
November 6, 7, 8, 14, 15 (Weekend)Fort Myers
December 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 (Weekend)Fort Myers

Although the state says you have up to 2 years to complete this course after obtaining your Florida Sales Associate license, we recommend attending this course within the first 2 months of being licensed. Why? Because this course lays the foundation for you to conduct the practical side of the business -finding sellers, properly pricing, marketing, finding buyers, negotiating and more!
In the Florida 45 Hour Sales Associate Post-License Course at Larson Educational Services, you’ll sharpen your skills in every aspect of listing and selling. You’ll learn how to professionally prepare and present a comparative market analysis that separates you from the competition. You’ll discover techniques to increase your percentage of listings sold. You’ll learn strategies to demonstrate and reinforce pricing decisions. And you’ll learn all about marketing, real estate technology and building an internet presence that gets you found online!
Topics Include:
  • Career development
  • Discrimination laws
  • Prospecting for listings
  • The listing presentation
  • Working with buyers
  • Writing and presenting offers
  • Financing the purchase
  • Investment property
  • Risk management
  • Business planning
  • Proper pricing
  • Listing contracts
  • Sales contracts
  • Mortgage alternatives
  • Closing the transaction
  • Property management
Not ready to pay for your course, but want to hold your seat?
That's ok! We accept unpaid registrations online or by phone.
Your tuition will be due on the first day of class.

Call us today with any questions.

(239) 344-7510

Larson Educational Services
1400 Colonial Blvd. Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
info@LarsonEd.com239-344-7510
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Real Estate Photography Tips Pt. 1--Florida Real Estate School

Real Estate Photography Tips Pt. 1--Florida Real Estate School



How many times have you seen a listing with photos that looked like this?
How long has this one been listed for?
So, ummm, what exactly am I looking at here?


Those are pretty bad. But you also don’t want to spend an arm and a leg getting them done professionally. We understand. That’s why we have compiled…

8 Key Strategies for Effective Photography (Part 1)

1. Use the "Golden Hours"
Use the hour just after sunrise and the hour just before sunset to capture exterior images in their best light. The sun at lower angles has a warmer more pleasing light and casts shadows that add depth and dimension to your photograph.  

The early morning shadows make the home look warm and inviting.


 2. Pay attention to the orientation of the front facade of the house.
Any house with an easterly facing facade will have the best light and be best photographed in the morning with the rising sun (like the one above). Houses with a westerly facing facade are best shot in late afternoon. The most challenging shots are due north and south facades.  For these shots, wait for a cloudy day or shoot in early evening and take advantage of the home’s exterior lighting to create an interesting mood.    


The impending storm in the background turns this home into a beacon of safety.


 3. Avoid flash for interior shots when possible.
The camera flash produces an intense white light that causes bright reflection and harsh shadows. Instead, try setting up your camera on a tripod and using existing lights and a longer shutter speed. Another technique when flash is required is to bounce the flash off the ceiling (provided you are using an adjustable flash head). This diffused, reflected light fills the room in a more pleasing way.   


Credit: http://massrealestatenews.com/


4. Remove all clutter from the picture.
Remove all the kids’ drawings from the fridge. Take all appliances from kitchen counter tops, and remove most, if not all, of the homeowners "personal" decorations such as trophies, figurines, etc. Consider removing furniture such as occasional chairs or end tables from the shot to simplify the scene. Ash trays, TV remotes, dog toys, and nick-nacks have no place in professional real estate photos.   


Yes, even pigs count as clutter--get them out of the photos!


Follow these rules for effective real estate photography and you can make homes sparkle!

Check back soon for part 2!

About Larson Educational Services:
Utilizing 30 years of real estate training and professional education experience, Florida real estate school Larson Educational Services is the premier provider of Florida real estate licensing, exam preparation, post-licensing, CAM licensing, mortgage loan originator licensing, and continuing education in Southwest Florida. Classes are available in Fort Myers, Naples, Sarasota, and online.

Brad Larson
Larson Educational Services
1400 Colonial Blvd. Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
239-344-7510
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Thursday, September 17, 2015

Let's get away--Florida Real Estate School

Who wants to get away with us?
Florida real estate School LarsonEd
Brad Larson
1400 Colonial Blvd Suite 44
Fort Myers, Florida
33907
239-344-7510
www.LarsonEd.com

Florida CAM License

Fort Myers Real Estate School

Florida 18 Hour CAM Licensing

Credit hours: 18
Tuition: $269.00 (course materials and state exam prep included)

2015 CAM License Course Dates and Times

September 24 and 25 (Weekday)Fort Myers
October 10 and 11 (Weekend)Naples
October 24 and 25 (Weekend)Sarasota
November 12 and 13 (Weekday)Fort Myers
December 5 and 6 (Weekend)Naples

CAM License Course is the 18-hour required education (License #PRE31) to obtain your Florida Community Association Manager (CAM) license. You'll learn about the Florida CAM licensing requirements, CAM responsibilities, and CAM liabilities and standards of conduct.

A Florida CAM License is required when managing an association of more than 10 units and/or has an annual budget in excess of $100,000. Types of properties that hire CAM License holders are mobile home parks, planned unit developments, homeowners associations, cooperatives, timeshares, condominiums, or other residential units which are authorized to impose a fee that may become a lien on the parcel.

Course registrations at Larson Educational Services can be made by phone (239) 344-7510 or on our website LarsonEd.com. We accept "paid" or "unpaid" registrations at time of enrollment, meaning you can pay your tuition today or wait until you check in on the first day of the class. Either way, your seat in the course will be secured.


Larson Educational Services
3073 Horseshoe Drive South,
Suite 122,
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 344-7510

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Larson Educational Services is a hole-in-one

florida real estate school
Brad Larson
Larson Educational Services
1400 Colonial Blvd., Suite 44
Fort Myers, Florida
33907
www.LarsonEd.com
239-344-7510

Monday, September 14, 2015

Fort Myers Real Estate School

Fort Myers Real Estate School


At family-owned real estate school, Larson Educational Services (License #ZH1002299), you can complete the steps necessary to obtain your Florida Real Estate License in as little as 30 days. Because our course has a modular format, you can actually mix-and-match dates and locations if you need flexible scheduling. Just contact us and we'll help you put a schedule together. We have real estate courses in Ft. Myers and Naples starting soon, or you can complete the course online. WEEKDAY and WEEKEND class times are 8:30am - 4:30pm. EVENING class times are 6:15pm - 9:45pm.

2015 Dates and Times

September 19-20, 26-27, Oct 3-4, 10-11 (Weekend) Fort Myers
September 21-25, 28-30 (Weekday) Naples
September 28-Oct 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22 (Evening) Naples
October 5-9, 12-14 (Weekday) Fort Myers
October 12-16, 19-21 (Weekday) Naples
October 17-18, 24-25, 31-Nov 1, 7-8 (Weekend) Naples
October 19-22, 26-29, Nov 2-5, 9-12 (Evening) Fort Myers
November 2-6, 9-11 (Weekday) Fort Myers
November 30-Dec 4, 7-9 (Weekday) Fort Myers
November 30-Dec 4, 7-9 (Weekday) Naples

Tuition is $359 and includes your course materials. You can even attend any portion of the course again for review for no additional charge.

If you would like additional information about getting started, take a look at our Step-By-Step Licensing Guide or view our Real Estate Broker Connection page to view information about companies that are hiring newly licensed Sales Associates.

To register, please call a friendly Larson representative at (239) 344-7510 or REGISTER ONLINE. You can even register for the class today and pay for it later. We take registrations all the way up to the first day of class.


Brad Larson
Larson Educational Services
Royal Palm Square
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 344-7510

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Florida Broker Pre-License Course

Fort Myers Real Estate School

72 Hour Broker Pre-License Course (CLASSROOM)

Credit hours: 72  
Tuition: $439 - course materials included
DBPR Licensed Florida Real Estate School License #ZH1002299
DBPR License Requirement:You must have been active as a Sales Associate with a Florida Broker for 2 out of the previous 5 years to upgrade to a Broker License, or been licensed in another state for 2 out of the previous 5 years.
We also have an online Broker Licensing Course if you are unable to attend our classroom courses in Southwest Florida.

2015 Dates and Times

Weekday Classes: 9 days from 8:30am to 4:30pm
WEEK 1: Monday-Friday, WEEK 2: Monday-Wednesday and Final Exam on Friday at 1pm
Weekend Classes: 9 days from 8:30am to 4:30pm
WEEKENDS 1-4: Saturday-Sunday, WEEKEND 5: Final Exam on Saturday at 1pm
Evening Classes: 17 evenings from 6:15pm-9:45pm
WEEKS 1-4: Monday-Thursday, WEEK 5: Final Exam on Tuesday at 6:15pm
September 19-20, 26-27, Oct 3-4, 10-11, 17 (Weekend) Fort Myers
October 12-16, 19-23 (Weekday) Naples
October 19-22, 26-29, Nov 2-5, 9-12, 17 (Evening) Fort Myers
November 30-Dec 4, 7-11 (Weekday) Naples

All Broker's Courses are not the same! Larson Educational Services is the Real Estate School of Choice in Southwest Florida! We teach more licensees and offer more pre-licensing class dates than all the other SWFL real estate schools combined!
The Florida 72 Hour Broker Pre-License Course at Larson Educational Services is the required 72 hour course to obtain your Florida Real Estate Broker License. It is designed to teach the information you need to pass the state exam and also give you important information about how to be a good broker. We take an in-depth look at all of the Florida real estate laws and regulations. Within the course materials, we also include sample questions and practice exams for both the Course Final Exam and the State Licensing Exam for no additional charge! 
If you want an online option for practicing questions and answers, check out our Broker State Exam Tutor.
Topics Include:
  • Real estate brokerage
  • Office management
  • Disciplinary process
  • Business appraisal
  • Contracts & financing
  • Federal taxes
  • Zoning & planning
  • Property management
  • Escrow management
  • Real estate valuation
  • Brokerage relationships
  • Closing the transaction
  • Investment real estate
  • Environmental concerns
Not ready to pay for your course, but want to hold your seat?
That's ok! We accept unpaid registrations online or by phone.
Your tuition will be due on the first day of class.

Call us today with any questions

(239) 344-7510

 Larson Educational Services
3073 Horseshoe Drive South,
Suite 122,
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 344-7510

Florida MLO License

Fort Myers Real Estate School

NMLS 20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Classroom Course

CREDIT HOURS: 20
TUITION: $329
 (includes materials)
Larson Educational Services is an approved NMLS Education Provider (ID: 1400171) and 20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Mortgage Loan Originator Course is the 20-hour course approved by NMLS (ID: 1181) to obtain your Mortgage Loan Originator license.

2015 Dates and Times

Weekend Classes: 3 days - Fri, Sat, Sun 8:30am - 4:30pm each day
Weekday Classes: 3 days - Tue, Wed, Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm each day
September 15, 16, 17(Weekday) Fort Myers
November 6, 7, 8 (Weekend)Naples
December 1, 2, 3(Weekday) Fort Myers


About the 20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Mortgage Loan Originator Course
Federal and state laws require that state-licensed mortgage loan originators complete NMLS-approved pre-licensure education at an NMLS-approved school. Larson Educational Services is a Florida-based NMLS-approved school - NMLS PROVIDER ID: 1400171 and NMLS COURSE ID: 1181.
Mortgage Loan Originators or MLOs are an integral part of the real estate transaction. As a licensed MLO, you will be working with mortgage lenders to obtain financing for potential home buyers and you will be paid based on the financed dollar amount. It is a challenging, but financially rewarding career choice.
All MLOs are regulated by the state in which they will originate loans and must be registered with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System or NMLS. The curriculum development team at Larson Educational Services has developed this course to include the mandated hours and topics and to reflect the body of information required for an entry-level mortgage loan originator.
At the conclusion of this course, you will be armed with the knowledge to legally, safely and efficiently serve the needs of today’s borrowers and lenders in real estate financing transactions. The course workbook combines detailed text, student notes, and sample questions. The course is updated as necessary to reflect ongoing changes within the mortgage industry. This course includes ALL exam preparation materials necessary to be prepared to pass both NMLS exams, including the Uniform State Test (UST) questions.
Key Objectives of the Course by Unit
  • Unit 1: Florida Specific Laws and Rules
  • Unit 2: General Mortgage Knowledge
  • Unit 3: Federal Mortgage-Related Laws
  • Unit 4: Mortgage Loan Origination Practices
  • Unit 5: Mortgage Loan Originator Processes
  • Unit 6: Ethics in the Mortgage Industry

Course registrations at Larson Educational Services can be made by phone (239) 344-7510 or on our website LarsonEd.com. We accept "paid" or "unpaid" registrations at time of enrollment, meaning you can pay your tuition today or wait until you check in on the first day of the class. Either way, your seat in the course will be secured.

Larson Educational Services
1400 Colonial Blvd.,
Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 344-7510


Fort Myers Real Estate School

Fort Myers Real Estate School


At family-owned real estate school, Larson Educational Services (License #ZH1002299), you can complete the steps necessary to obtain your Florida Real Estate License in as little as 30 days. Because our course has a modular format, you can actually mix-and-match dates and locations if you need flexible scheduling. Just contact us and we'll help you put a schedule together. We have real estate courses in Ft. Myers and Naples starting soon, or you can complete the course online. WEEKDAY and WEEKEND class times are 8:30am - 4:30pm. EVENING class times are 6:15pm - 9:45pm.

2015 Dates and Times

September 14-18, 21-23 (Weekday) Fort Myers
September 19-20, 26-27, Oct 3-4, 10-11 (Weekend) Fort Myers
September 21-25, 28-30 (Weekday) Naples
September 28-Oct 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22 (Evening) Naples
October 5-9, 12-14 (Weekday) Fort Myers
October 12-16, 19-21 (Weekday) Naples
October 17-18, 24-25, 31-Nov 1, 7-8 (Weekend) Naples
October 19-22, 26-29, Nov 2-5, 9-12 (Evening) Fort Myers
November 2-6, 9-11 (Weekday) Fort Myers
November 30-Dec 4, 7-9 (Weekday) Fort Myers
November 30-Dec 4, 7-9 (Weekday) Naples

Tuition is $359 and includes your course materials. You can even attend any portion of the course again for review for no additional charge.

If you would like additional information about getting started, take a look at our Step-By-Step Licensing Guide or view our Real Estate Broker Connection page to view information about companies that are hiring newly licensed Sales Associates.

To register, please call a friendly Larson representative at (239) 344-7510 or REGISTER ONLINE. You can even register for the class today and pay for it later. We take registrations all the way up to the first day of class.


Brad Larson
Larson Educational Services
Royal Palm Square
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 344-7510

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

In our humble opinion, we are the best Florida real estate school


Brad Larson
Larson Educational Services
1400 Colonial Blvd., #44
Fort Myers, Florida
33907
www.LarsonEd.com
239-344-7510

Common SuperStar Agent Traits--Florida Real Estate School

Common SuperStar Agent Traits--Florida Real Estate School


Now, more than ever, SuperStar agents are focused on the needs of today’s consumer yet constantly learning and understanding how the audience they WILL serve is evolving and how their expectations are changing. Those agents who are among the most successful embody a handful of traits that allow them to mold their approach to their clients’ needs on a case-by-case basis.
1.Education is the foundation: they are constantly learning 
2.They are constantly on the go: they have mobility 
3.They have a healthy balance of logic and emotion: they are creative 
4.They have attitude, pride, and discipline: they are self-sustaining 
5.They convert knowledge and experience to growth: they advance continually 
6.They have a positive outward appearance: they have a good attitude and look good 
7.They help others and support the industry: they are team players 
8.They have marketing expertise: they market themselves and property 
9.They are excellent communicators: they know how to present 
10.Their personality attracts people: they have legions who send referrals 
11.They get what they want by giving the customers what they want: they practice “what's in it for you” rather than “what's in it for me 
12.They have failed often: “Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.” 

13.They understand that “selling” is not a nasty word: Selling isn’t doing something to somebody, it is doing something for somebody.” 
14.They don’t make excuses: “It’s a tough market” is an example of an excuse 
15.They live and operate ethically: They “do the right thing” because it’s the “right thing to do” 

Follow these 15 common traits and you too can become a SuperStar agent.

About Larson Educational Services:
Utilizing 30 years of real estate training and professional education experience, Florida real estate school Larson Educational Services is the premier provider of Florida real estate licensing, exam preparation, post-licensing, CAM licensing, mortgage loan originator licensing, and continuing education in Southwest Florida. Classes are available in Fort Myers, Naples, Sarasota, and online.

Brad Larson
Larson Educational Services
1400 Colonial Blvd. Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
239-344-7510
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