CERTIFICATIONS & CLASS PASS - Powered by the FORCE

The FORCE is offering two 8-hr certification courses (Broker Master Class and REO Certification), as well as seven different 1-hr classes to enhance your knowledge and professional skills. While the content is primarily designed for agents and brokers, the certification and classes are open to all conference attendees through purchasing the appropriate add-on. 

Select the add-on option during registration or when modifying your registration to purchase either the certifications or the Class Pass. 

  • The Broker Master Class certification runs all day on Monday prior to the start of the conference on Tuesday. 
  • The REO Certification spans across two days starting on Monday afternoon and continuing through Tuesday morning.
  • The Class Pass gives you access to attend four out of the eight courses offered on Wednesday afternoon.

These classes are designed for agents and brokers but are open to all attendees. 
Purchase of Certification or Class Pass is required for admittance. 
 

CERTIFICATIONS

Upon completing the coursework, you will take an online assessment. To earn certification, you must pass the exam with 70% or above. All certified attendees will be sent a digital certification and badge to showcase your new expertise on social media and in your email signature.

BROKER MASTER CLASS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
     - Five Star Members | $750
     - General Admission (Non-Five Star Members) | $1,200

Our Broker Master Class will provide you with the information you need to thrive as a broker. Unlike other classes, this is not about how to become a broker, but how to be a successful one.  It's a holistic program that includes: 

  • Nuts and bolts of Business Management
  • Technology – project management, marketing, expenses tracking
  • Best practices for running your business
  • Mental health & work-life balance
  • Team Building 
  • Customer Service
  • Marketing

REO CERTIFICATION - PART 1 & 2
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 | 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
     - Five Star Members | $750
     - General Admission (Non-Five Star Members) | $1,200

Our REO Certification will provide the highest education that real estate agents can learn from an experienced agent and instructor. The content will cover the important markets for agents to know and opportunities for success: Short Sales and REO listings. By learning the lifecycle of a foreclosure, you prepare yourself not just for additional opportunities but to understand the REO process from start to finish.

five star academy class pass

CLASSES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM
     - Five Star Members | $200
     - General Admission (Non-Five Star Members) | $400

The FORCE is offering eight courses that are open to anyone attending the Five Star Conference. Two courses will be held concurrently during each time slot providing an opportunity to attend 4 classes total.
Purchase of Class Pass is required for admittance and includes access to all classes listed below. 

 

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Lunch
Take a lunch break to replenish your energy and stop by the Exhibit Hall to network with the industry's top talents and innovators.


 

 
 
12:45 PM - 1:40 PM

Comprehensive Main Scope Rehab 
A well-researched and organized Main Rehab scope (Capital Repairs) will make you invaluable to your clients. If done well, this process can build lifelong relationships with both asset managers and contractors. During this course, one of the top REO brokers and one of the top REO contractors will walk you through a scope from start to finish. The class includes resources to help you correctly scope a property, allowing you to be effective and efficient, and to provide your clients with one of the most significant parts of the REO process.

Open only to those who purchase the Conference Registration + Class Pass add-on package.
 

Jim Hastings, President | Hastings Brokerage, Ltd.
Jim Hastings

You Aren’t an Order Taker, You Are an Expert  

In the light of the NAR Settlement, more and more realtors are finding that they need to amp-up their value proposition to prove they earned their percentage and fee. From marketing to close, how can you show that you are their trusted advisor, an expert in your market, and not just a chauffeur who unlocks doors and gives tours? Sarah Richards will talk you through the ins and outs of how you prove your worth before you’ve even shaken their hands.

Open only to those who purchase the Conference Registration + Class Pass add-on package.
 

Sarah Richards, Broker | Spring Mountain Realty PLLC
Sarah Richards
1:50 PM - 2:45 PM

Commercial REO
Commercial real estate foreclosures are on the rise. Join us to learn procedures and best practices from commercial REO experts. They’ll share the knowledge and guidance you need to be successful in a developing market segment.

Open only to those who purchase the Conference Registration + Class Pass add-on package.
 

Tamika Marks, Managing Broker | Trademarks & Associates, LLC
Sarah Richards, Broker | Spring Mountain Realty PLLC
Tamika Marks Sarah Richards

Title Issues
Originally part of the Legal League Default Servicer Certification Level 2, we released this session separately because the content is helpful for professionals who may not be eligible for the full certification. This class contains information on key terms, title policy flow, common title issues, resolutions, and key tips.

Open only to those who purchase the Conference Registration + Class Pass add-on package.
 

Steven Eisenberg, Managing Shareholder | Stern & Eisenberg
Steven Eisenberg
2:55 PM - 3:50 PM

Bankruptcy 101 & Advanced Bankruptcy
Originally part of the Legal League Default Servicer Certification Level 1, we released this session separately because the content is helpful for professionals who may not be eligible for the full certification. This module covers the essentials of understanding the Bankruptcy laws, as well as the essentials of the Bankruptcy process, particularly when a mortgage is involved. 

Open only to those who purchase the Conference Registration + Class Pass add-on package.
 

Chris DeNardo, Managing Partner, PA/NJ | LOGS Legal Group LLP
Chris DeNardo

How to Get and Keep HUD Listings 
Learn the steps to becoming an approved agent with HUD and how to apply with vendor managers for this work. We will walk you through the various steps, give process tips, and teach you how to prepare for a HUD listing. Join this training so that you can get started with HUD.

Open only to those who purchase the Conference Registration + Class Pass add-on package.
 

Tamika Marks, Managing Broker | Trademarks & Associates, LLC
Sarah Richards, Broker | Spring Mountain Realty PLLC
Tamika Marks Sarah Richards
4:00 PM - 4:55 PM

BPOs & ARVs 
BPOs are your foot in the door, so it’s critical to ensure you’re doing them properly. Demonstrate to asset managers the methodical and careful approach you take from the very beginning. Understand the purpose, scope, and collection requirements of a BPO, then learn about valuation methods and best practices. Also, ARVs are being increasingly used by investors to determine the value of an asset. Learn how to provide the best information possible to investors with a thorough and accurate ARV.

Open only to those who purchase the Conference Registration + Class Pass add-on package.
 

 
 

What A Broker Needs to Know About Technology

Constant changes make technology an ever-moving target, but you need to stay on top of your technology needs to stay ahead of your competition.  Jim Hastings will teach you what to look for in new technology and how to leverage it to suit your needs.  Not just a broker with decades of experience, Jim developed his own broker software and shared it with the real estate industry. Discover strategies and methods to apply new technology to your growing business. 

Open only to those who purchase the Conference Registration + Class Pass add-on package.
 

Jim Hastings, President | Hastings Brokerage, Ltd.
Jim Hastings
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