CAREER ADVANCEMENT COURSES

Enhance your Five Star Conference experience by adding one of our high-impact educational opportunities to your registration.

Elevate your expertise through industry certifications and professional development courses offered by The Five Star Academy. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge, sharpen your skillset, or stay ahead of regulatory changes, our curriculum offers targeted training led by seasoned professionals designed to deliver immediate impact and unlock new opportunities in your field.

Invest in your future. Expand your credentials. Stand out in a competitive market.


Select the add-on option during registration or when modifying your registration to purchase a Certification or Class Pass. 
Advance purchase is required for admittance. No prerequisites required. 

*Five Star Member email addresses will trigger special member pricing.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications are open to all professionals; however, some content may be tailored to specific roles or industries. 

Upon completion of the coursework, participants will take an online assessment. A passing score of 70% or higher is required to earn certification. Certified individuals will receive a digital certificate and badge to showcase their achievement on LinkedIn or in email signatures.

REO CERTIFICATION
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
     - Five Star Members | $750 Add-on*
     - Non-Members | $1,200 Add-on

This 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. 

NOTE: Occurs prior to the start of the conference.
Check-in between 7:15-7:45 AM.
Lunch break from 12:00-1:00 PM (Lunch not included).

LEGAL LEAGUE DEFAULT SERVICER CERTIFICATION - LEVEL I
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 | 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
     - Lenders & Servicers | $400 Add-on
     - Employees & Invited Guests of Legal League Members | $50 Add-on

Receive certification and gain a full understanding of the default servicing process, from beginning to end, so that you are better equipped to fulfill your role. During this in-person class, top attorneys will provide insights into the most important aspects of servicing and other relevant industry skills, including:

  • Bankruptcy 101
  • Advanced Bankruptcy
  • Foreclosure 101
  • Advanced Foreclosure
  • Judicial vs. Non-Judicial
  • Boarding/Independent Verification
  • How to Be a Witness
  • How to Sign Documents
  • Documenting a Servicing File

After this Legal League certification, you will be more valuable to your clients and peers, as well as more confident in your work.

*Class purchase option will appear for Legal League members and approved Lenders & Servicers when email address is entered.
Email memberships@thefivestar.com to request access.

LEGAL LEAGUE DEFAULT SERVICER CERTIFICATION - LEVEL II
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 | 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
     - Lenders & Servicers | $400 Add-on
     - Employees & Invited Guests of Legal League Members | $50 Add-on

The next level of Legal League certification is structured into two vital components. The first portion will cover important regulations, policies, and governmental agencies that impact the work of servicers. The second portion focuses on complex issues that require more specialized knowledge. Topics in this certification include:

  • The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act 
  • The Truth in Lending Act
  • Fair Debt Collections Practices Act
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
  • Loss Mitigation
  • Natural Disasters
  • Estoppel
  • Advances/Taxes
  • Title Issues

*Class purchase option will appear for Legal League members and approved Lenders & Servicers when email address is entered.
Email memberships@thefivestar.com to request access.

five star academy class pass

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 | 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
     - Five Star Members | $150 Add-on*
     - Non-Members | $300 Add-on

Courses are designed for agents and brokers, but they are open to all professionals.

Six courses powered by the FORCE are included in the Class Pass. Two courses will be held concurrently during each time slot providing an opportunity to attend three classes total.

Tentative Classes:

  • Short Sales
  • Marketing in the Modern Real Estate Age
  • Probate to Profit
  • Bankruptcy
  • Tax Lien
  • Title Issues