Earn Continuing Education Credits at the Metro Brokers Real Estate Academy

All courses are offered at the Atlanta/Perimeter location.
Courses are free for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers agents only.

Real estate agents from any other brokerages are encouraged to enroll at the discounted course cost.

Anatomy of a House

This informative course covers all the features of a house that agents need to know. From older homes to brand new construction, agents will learn the parts of a house, the functions of those parts and how they're interrelated. All interior and exterior features and systems are covered.

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $20
Next Class: February 22
9:30am-12:45pm

Building a Business Plan

This course will teach agents how to analyze and plan where real estate clients will come from, time management strategies and how to build an action plan step by step to determine what activities must be done daily, weekly and monthly to achieve a desired income goal.

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $20
Next Class: March 19
10:00am-12:45pm

Construction and Termites

This class offers information on beginning stages of construction including different types of slabs as well as the biology of termite infestations, treatment methods and standards.

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $20
Next Class: February 22
1:30pm-4:45pm

Ethics and You

This course will ensure that real estate professionals have a strong understanding of the NAR Code of Ethics and meets the NAR quadrennial education requirement.

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $20
Next Class: TBA
10:00am-12:45pm

Going Green

Understand the importance of our ever changing environment, and how the real estate community can impact our conservation efforts.

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $20
Next Class: April 26
1:30pm-4:45pm

Introduction to Short Sales

Sales associates learn the essential components of a short sale so they may offer their skills to assist in a pre-foreclosure situation and close more listing opportunities. Learn to identify properties where a short sale may be possible and how to maximize a successful outcome for all parties involved.

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $20
Next Class: January 19
10:00am-12:45pm

Introduction to Foreclosure & REO

Learn to spot opportunities for buyer-clients in the foreclosure market segment and counsel clients on the perils of risky finance programs so that foreclosure can be avoided. Gain an understanding of the foreclosure process and how working with foreclosures can augment the buyer-representation side of the business. 

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $20
Next Class: February 17
10:00am-5:00pm

Mortgage Lending & Real Estate Closing

This course will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about mortgage lending and the real estate closing process. Topics include the prequalification and application process, the most common mortgage programs in Georgia and activities required by the closing staff for preparation of the closing.

Credit Hours: 6
Course Cost: $40
Next Class: February 16
9:30am-5:00pm

Sales Success: It's All in the Presentation

Understand the key components and "critical paths" of the sales process and how to implement them to achieve success. Specific daily planning and goal setting will also be discussed and agents will learn to build a step-by-step daily, weekly and monthly plan. Upon completion of this course, agents will be able to develop a strong, confident and dynamic sales presentation.

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $20
Next Class: February 24
10:00am-12:45pm

Understanding FHA

Learn the various types of FHA loans and their options and features, and how to identify FHA buyer qualifications and criteria for FHA financing. Topics covered include an overview of FHA programs including purchase money, refinances, and loss mitigation options that can help prevent foreclosures.

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $20
Next Class: February 8
10:00am-12:45pm

W-2 to 1099

New to the self-employment world? This course provides vital information on saving tax money and correctly filling out 1099 forms.

Credit Hours: 3
Course Cost: $20
Next Class: February 18
10:00am-12:45pm