Real Estate License renewal is March 31! Have you taken your courses yet?

Florida Real Estate License renewal is upon us. It may still be the first week of January, but March 31, 2011 is coming up fast!

Have you completed your Post Licensing or Continuing Education yet?

At Larson Educational Services, we have several fantastic options for you to complete your continuing education requirement. If you have any questions about the requirement or want to know when your renewal is, please call a friendly Larson representative at (239) 344-7510.

45 Hour Sales Associate Post Licensing Course

Classroom:
Tuition is $199
You can even register without paying and we'll hold your seat. Just make your payment on the first day of class.

In this course, 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 how to analyze and manage investment property.

WEEKDAY - Naples
January 10, 12, 14, 17, 19
8:30am - 5:30pm
Register

WEEKEND - Fort Myers
February 11, 12, 13, 19, 20
8:30am - 5:30pm
Register

WEEKDAY - Fort Myers
March 7, 9, 11, 14, 16
8:30am - 5:30pm
Register

WEEKEND - Naples
March 11, 12, 13, 19, 20
8:30am - 5:30pm
Register

Online:
Tuition is $125

The online course is a convenient way to complete the 45 hour post license requirement. Complete it at your own pace anywhere you have internet access. PURCHASE ONLINE COURSE

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14 Hour Real Estate Continuing Education Course

14 Hour Classroom Package - NO EXAM REQUIRED!

Tuition is $99. If you're only taking the 3 Hour Core Law Course, tuition is $28.

WEEKDAY - Fort Myers
February 23 and 25
9:00am - 5:00pm
Register

WEEKEND - Naples
March 5 and 6
9:00am - 5:00pm

Register

**CORE LAW ONLY**

Wednesday, February 23 - Fort Myers
9:00am - 12:00pm
Register

Saturday, March 5 - Naples

9:00am - 12:00pm

Register

Online Package:

Tuition is $25. Passing of an exam is required. PURCHASE ONLINE COURSE

Book Package:
Tuition is $25. Passing of an exam is required. PURCHASE BOOK

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If you have any questions, please contact our office at (239) 344-7510

Larson Educational Services

1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44

Fort Myers, FL 33907

www.LarsonEd.com

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Invitation for Real Estate Recruiters, Brokers and Managers

Real Estate RECRUITERS, BROKERS and MANAGERS are invited to
Profile of Today's Real Estate Recruit!

January 28th, 2011

Larson Educational Services has surveyed nearly 600 new real estate licensees in Lee and Collier counties during the past year and we have put together a special presentation exclusively for local recruiters, brokers and managers.

This is your opportunity to get an inside perspective on:

• Who is getting into the business (age, sex, income, marital status, employment)
• Why they chose real estate in 2010
• How they selected their broker
• Their commitment to the future
• Getting the most out of your recruiting efforts
• And more

If you are not a recruiter, broker or manager, please pass this message on to one.

Email Brad@LarsonEd.com to register or call (239) 344-7510.

Early registration is recommended as we expect to fill all 35 seats quickly.


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Profile of Today’s SW Florida Real Estate Recruit


DATE:
Friday, January 28, 2011

TIME:
10:00am - 11:30am

LOCATION:
Larson Educational Services
Royal Palm Square
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907

TUITION:
Free

REGISTER:
Reserve your seat NOW. Email Brad@LarsonEd.com

Only 35 seats available.

Call us at (239) 344-7510 if you have any questions.

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Last Exam Preparation courses of 2010!

Larson Exam Tutor

Our online testing and tutoring system is designed for rapid learning of the information required to pass your mandated Florida licensing exams. Click the links below to view more information or to enroll:

REAL ESTATE
Sales Associate School Exam Tutor -- $29
Real Estate Math Tutor -- $49
Sales Associate State Exam Tutor -- $69

CAM
CAM State Exam Tutor -- $69

MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR
NMLS National Exam Tutor -- $99

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Live Exam Prep Courses

REAL ESTATE
How to Pass the Sales Associate License Exam -- $89
Saturday, December 18 - LAST ONE IN 2010
8:30am - 4:30pm
Fort Myers - 1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
REGISTER

MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR
NMLS Florida Component Exam Prep -- $99
Saturday, December 11 - LAST ONE IN 2010
9:00am - 3:00pm
Fort Myers - 1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
REGISTER

NMLS National Component Exam Prep -- $149
Thursday, December 16 - LAST ONE IN 2010
8:30am - 5:00pm
Fort Myers - 1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
REGISTER

Remember,our live exam prep courses come with a 1-year enrollment meaning that you can attend as many times as you wish for a 1-year period without having to pay again.

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Questions?

Call (239) 344-7510 or online at http://www.larsoned.com/

Larson Educational Services
Royal Palm Square
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Deadline for MLO applications extended to December 15, 2010

The deadline for Florida Mortgage Loan Originators to submit their MU4 Application has been extended from November 30 to December 15, 2010.

View the notice provided by FAMP below:

"The Florida Office of Financial Regulation has recently been informed that the deadline for testing and education certification has been extended.

In order to be eligible for certification, an individual must successfully submit an MU4 application for a Florida loan originator license no later than December 15, 2010. If the individual qualifies for the certification, the Office of Financial Regulation will submit the necessary information to NMLS. The individual does not need to request that Florida certify to NMLS as this will happen automatically. Once NMLS has processed a certification file from Florida, a certification invoice is generated on each NMLS record and an e-mail is sent to the e-mail address on file with NMLS. Loan originators will not receive the benefits of certification until the NMLS invoice has been paid.

To qualify for education certification, an individual must hold an active mortgage broker license issued prior to October 1, 2010. To qualify for testing certification, an individual must hold an active mortgage broker license issued prior to October 1, 2010and passed the old Florida mortgage broker test on or after January 1, 2004.

The deadline to pay for a certification invoice is December 31, 2010. All outstanding certification invoices not paid by December 31, 2010 will be deleted by NMLS and the individual will not receive the benefits of certification.

In addition to the testing and education certification process, please remember to provide the Office of Financial Regulation information concerning the high school education requirement. You must provide the name of the high school and date the diploma or its equivalent was received. This information may be provided to the OFR by emailing them at flnmls@flofr.com.

More information about the license requirements can be found in the Florida jurisdiction specific documents located on the NMLS Resource Center website at http://mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org/slr/Pages/DynamicLicenses.aspx?StateID=FL

Individuals and companies that currently hold licenses issued prior to October 1, 2010 must file for a new license through NMLS and be in an "Pending - Review" status by December 31, 2010 or cease business. The jurisdiction specific documents explain in detail what is required to be in a "Pending - Review" status. "

If you have any further questions about the application itself, you can contact NMLS customer service at (240) 386-4444.

If you have questions about the licensing requirements, you can contact us at (239) 344-7510.

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1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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SAFE Act Mortgage Loan Originator Florida Component Exam Prep - October 30th

This instructor led exam preparation course is designed for one purpose: to help you pass the SAFE Act Mortgage Loan Originator Exam - Florida Component. The course is comprised of highly focused exam content based upon comprehensive research and testing. This course is taught by nationally-recognized instructor and author, Rick Larson, and includes:

1. Diagnostic 50-question Pre-Test to highlight key study areas
2. Clearly-written notes covering 100 percent of the exam content
3. More than 100 practice questions organized by exam content category
4. Sample online exams that are just like the real exam

Date and Time:
Saturday, October 30 - REGISTER NOW
8:30-5:00pm

Location:
Larson Educational Services - Horseshoe Park of Commerce
3073 Horseshoe Drive South, Suite 122
Naples, FL

Tuition is $99

WHAT IS INCLUDED
1. Online Sample Exams Password protected online access to 2 realistic 50-question Sample Exams

2. Content Outline
The customized workbook includes student notes for each content area of the exam. These are the key points you need to know in order to pass the first time.

3. Glossary Review
Key terms and definitions in a review exam format.

4. Licensing and Testing Information
Detailed information provided by NMLS related to licensing requirements and testing information.

Register online at http://www.larsoned.com/mortgagebroker/nmls/florida-exam-prep/classroom-course/ or call a friendly Larson representative at (239) 344-7510. Google

It's October 1, have you applied for the Loan Originator License?

Step-by-Step Licensing Guide

Applicants for the Mortgage Loan Originator License (MLO), must complete these steps:

(CLICK HERE to view these steps on our website)

Step 1: Obtain your Unique Identification Number with NMLS

Creating an account with NMLS (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System) only takes a few minutes. After creating your account, NMLS will notify you by email with your Unique Identification Number. Click below to do this now.

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Step 2: Application

Application

• SUBMIT THE MU4 APPLICATION: Loan Originator applicants must submit the "Uniform Individual Mortgage License/Registration & Consent Form," also known as the MU4 APPLICATION on the NMLS website.
  
  ^{View the “MU4 Filing Instructions - USER GUIDE” for assistance.}

• FEES: You must pay a $195 nonrefundable application fee and a $20 nonrefundable Mortgage Guaranty Trust Fund fee when you apply.

• CERTIFICATION: If you have a current and valid Florida Mortgage Broker License as of September 30, 2010, you can have your previous mortgage education “Certified”. “Certified” is the NMLS term for “grandfathering”. You may also have the Florida Specific Test "Certified" if you were licensed on or after January 1, 2004. In order to get your previous mortgage education and Florida Test “Certified”, you must apply for the MLO license between October 1, 2010 and November 30, 2010. If you do not apply during this time period, you will be required to complete the 20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Course and the Florida Specific Test.
  
  Certification fees:$15 for the Education and $5 for the State Test.
  
  ^{View the "Education and State Test Certification - USER GUIDE" for assistance.}

• CREDIT REPORT: You are required to authorize a credit report with the submission of your MU4 Application. However, this will not be available until after October 30, 2010.
  
  ^{View our "NMLS FAQ" for more information about the credit report.}

• FINGERPRINTS and CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: You are required to have your fingerprints scanned electronically at an NMLS-authorized fingerprint vendor and you must also request a Criminal Background Check (CBC) with the submission of your MU4 Application. The cost of the CBC is $39.
  
  ^{View the "Submitting a CBC - USER GUIDE" for assistance.}

Step 3: Complete the 20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Course

The 20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Course is the required pre-licensing education for Mortgage Loan Originators as mandated by the 2008 SAFE Act. Classes are available in Fort Myers and Naples -- our online course will be available soon. CLICK HERE to view our course information.

Exception:
^{If you have a current and valid Florida Mortgage Broker License as of September 30, 2010, you can have your previous mortgage education (either pre-licensing or continuing education) “Certified” for this requirement. “Certified” is the NMLS term for “grandfathering”. In order to get your previous mortgage education “Certified”, you must apply for the MLO license between October 1, 2010 and November 30, 2010. If you do not apply during this time period, you will be required to complete the 20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Course.}

Step 4. Pass the SAFE Act Tests

You are required to take and pass the SAFE Act Tests – the National Component and the State Specific Component for each state you wish to originate in. Our recommendation is to complete the National Component first and then the State Specific Component.

National Component Test

• TEST ENROLLMENT: First you must create a TEST ENROLLMENT on the NMLS website. You will pay the $92 testing fee to NMLS upon the enrollment. Creating the enrollment is what will give you permission to schedule the test. It typically takes about 24 hours after creating your test enrollment to be given access to schedule the exam.
  
  ^{View the “How to Enroll in an NMLS Test - USER GUIDE” for assistance.}

• SCHEDULE YOUR NATIONAL TEST: 24 hours after creating your test enrollment, you will be able to SCHEDULE YOUR TEST. The test is given by 2 different companies, PearsonVUE and Prometric, and the one you use will be based on the city in which you wish to take your test.
  
  ^{View the "MLO Testing Handbook" for assistance.}

• PASS THE NATIONAL TEST: Preparation is the key to success on the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test - National Component. Our exam preparation courses and products are comprised of highly focused exam content based upon comprehensive research and testing to help you pass the test.
  
  ^{View our National Exam Preparation Courses and Products.}

State Specific Component Test

• TEST ENROLLMENT: First you must create a TEST ENROLLMENT on the NMLS website. You will pay the $69 testing fee to NMLS upon the enrollment. Creating the enrollment is what will give you permission to schedule the test. It typically takes about 24 hours after creating your test enrollment to be given access to schedule the test.
  
  ^{View the “How to Enroll in an NMLS Test - USER GUIDE” for assistance.}

• SCHEDULE YOUR STATE SPECIFIC TEST: 24 hours after creating your test enrollment, you will be able to SCHEDULE YOUR TEST. The test is given by 2 different companies, PearsonVUE and Prometric, and the one you use will be based on the city in which you wish to take your test.
  
  ^{View the "MLO Testing Handbook" for assistance.}

• PASS THE STATE SPECIFIC TEST: Preparation is the key to success on the SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator - Florida Specific Test. Our exam preparation courses and products are comprised of highly focused exam content based upon comprehensive research and testing to help you pass the test.
  
  ^{View our Florida Specific Exam Preparation Courses and Products.}

Step 5: View your Status

Criminal Background Check Status

During your license approval process, you can view the status of an existing Criminal Background Check (CBC) request or retrieve a copy of your CBC Certificate.

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Application Status

You may view the status of your MU4 Application and review any deficiencies that your state regulator has set. A deficiency is placed by the state regulator to notify you of any missing information that is still required in order to issue a licensing decision.

Each time the status is updated by the Regulator in NMLS, you will receive a system generated email indicating the status change.

^{View the "License Status and Deficiencies - USER GUIDE" for assistance.}

For further assistance, please contact Larson Educational Services, NMLS Approved Provider ID: 1400171, at 239.344.7510 or email info@LarsonEd.com

Larson Educational Services
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 344-7510
www.LarsonEd.com

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Real Estate CAREER NIGHTS in October and November

What is career night?

It's a chance for you to learn more about the Real Estate industry from Larson Educational Services, a family owned company with 30 years of real estate education experience.

Information available includes:

-Education and examination requirements
-Florida Licensing fees
-Traits and skills that lead to success in the industry
-Local Real Estate companies looking to hire newly Licensed real estate professionals

Also, you will get the opportunity to participate in a free drawing to win a $150 scholarship toward our Real Estate Licensing education!

No need to register and it's free to attend.

Upcoming Career Nights

DATE: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
TIME: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION:
Royal Palm Square
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907 - VIEW A MAP

DATE: Monday, October 25, 2010
TIME: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION:
Horseshoe Park of Commerce
Horseshoe Drive South, Suite 122
Naples, FL 34104 - VIEW A MAP

DATE: Monday, November 8, 2010
TIME: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION:
Horseshoe Park of Commerce
Horseshoe Drive South, Suite 122
Naples, FL 34104 - VIEW A MAP

DATE: Tuesday, November 9, 2010
TIME: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LOCATION:
Royal Palm Square
1400 Colonial Blvd, Suite 44
Fort Myers, FL 33907 - VIEW A MAP

Call us if you have any questions.

(239) 344-7510

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