Training
woRkshops
RECP Training Workshops are for those who are currently working in the industry looking to expand their knowledge. These 3-hour workshops provide in-depth, supplementary knowledge on key industry topics.
Take this opportunity to advance your skills or fill any gaps.
Join us from the comfort of your home or office!
A certificate is awarded upon completion of the course.
NOTE: These workshops focus on residential closings.
We can create a commercial closing workshop at your request.
Check our calendar for upcoming course dates.
Tuition
$125 per Training Workshop. No application fee.
Buy 4 Get 1 Free
$25 discount for RECP graduates
NOTE to REALTORS
Beginning in the fall of 2023, to receive CE credits,
a realtor must submit a copy of their current GA realtor license.
pre-Closing
prep
In this 3-hour training, students will learn all pre-closing essentials.
The pre-closer role will be defined.
This role includes...
- File opening
- Sending buyer/seller information sheets
- Ordering title
- Requesting initial documentation, such as mortgage payoffs, HOA letters, taxes, water and other miscellaneous documents.
COST: $125 per session
Login details will be sent upon registration.
current workshops
Closing
Cram session
In this 3-hour training, students will learn all closing fundamentals.
Students will become familiar with the role of the closer, whose function includes verifying information, balancing with the lender, and managing receipts and disbursements.
*File balancing
*Wire calculation
*Closing doc preparation
*CD Balancing
*Intangible and transfer taxes
*Exceptions
COST: $125 per session
Login details will be sent upon registration.
polishing off
post-closing
In this 3-hour training, students will observe the process following the successful completion of the closing.
They will understand the return of the executed documents per the lender’s instructions, disbursements of checks, and recording of required documents with the county.
*Recording documents on Simplifile
*Recording documents on GSCCCA
*Generating a PT-61 form
*Calculating a split recording, if a parcel straddles multi counties, including the calculation and the blurb that goes on page one of the recorded document
COST: $125 per session
Login details will be sent upon registration.
contracts & forms
seal the deal
In this 3-hour training, students will review GAR contracts and sections pertinent to closing.
Real estate contracts will be introduced.
Students will learn both general contract terms (boilerplate) and terms specific to a particular transaction.
Specific terms include property identification, sales price, closing date, earnest (good faith) money, buyer, seller, realtors, and any other agreements between the parties (special stipulations).
Contract exhibits, such as seller’s property disclosure, and contract amendments, such as a change in sales price, will also be explained.
COST: $125 per session
Login details will be sent upon registration.
lender
basics
In this 3-hour training, students will survey typical lender documents, lender procedures and common vocabulary.
Loan documents provided by the lender will be examined.
Students will explore different loan types and the required documents for each. Students will become familiar with lender closing instructions and preliminary CD and understand the relevance to the settlement agent.
*Examples
*Procedures
*Vocabulary
COST: $125 per session
Login details will be sent upon registration.
dissecting
title searches
In this 3-hour training, students will learn about title search documents, legal descriptions, and plats.
They will learn how to read legal descriptions for accuracy and how to interpret plat maps.
*Legal Description
- Short/Long
- Lot & Block
- Metes & Bounds
- Simulate measurements activity; walk it out
*Plat reading and interpretation
- Acronyms and magnifying glass
COST: $125 per session
Login details will be sent upon registration.
the abcs
of deeds
In this 3-hour training, students will learn about conveyance deed types and when each is applicable.
Conveyance Deed Types/Vesting, including...
*Individual
*Joint Tenants
*Tenants in Common
*Right of survivorship
*Corporation
*Trust
*Estate Warranty Deed
*Special Warranty Deed
*Limited Warranty Deed
*Trustee’s Deed, etc.
*How to deal with a tax deed
COST: $125 per session
Login details will be sent upon registration.
Title commitment
anatomy
In this 3-hour training, students will learn about title commitment and clearing, policy types, and endorsements.
Students will learn about title commitments and title insurance.
They will study how to order searches, how to read and clear title exceptions, as well as how to generate the Closing Protection Letter, Title Commitment, and Title Policies.
*Common Exceptions
*Policy Types
*Endorsements
*Quiet Title Actions
COST: $125 per session
Login details will be sent upon registration.
unique closing
circumstances
In this 3-hour training, students will learn about unique closing circumstances.
Students will be introduced to less common transaction specifics they may encounter.
*1031 exchange
* Reduced intangible taxes
* FIRPTA
*Tax implications of real estate or why we need the seller SSN/EIN
COST: $125 per session
Login details will be sent upon registration.
contact us to create custom workshops to suit your needs.
WHAT CANDIDATES SAY
CANDIDATE TESTIMONY
I would say to someone who is considering taking this course "GO FOR IT!" There is so much to learn, and this course is a great learning source for someone who is thinking about changing careers or for someone who is already in the industry. There is always more to learn.
CANDIDATE TESTIMONY
The speakers were really perfect in helping us understand more about day-to-day work life. The daily agenda flowed really well, also, and kept us engaged. I also really liked the support for people new to the workforce and returning. Overall, I was really impressed with your class, and so glad I was able to attend.
CANDIDATE TESTIMONY
This class has been amazing! The information presented and the resources I have received are going to be so very beneficial not only to me but also to our team.
CANDIDATE TESTIMONY
Take the course and thank me later.
CANDIDATE TESTIMONY
Sandi was an excellent instructor. She was able to answer any questions we had pertaining to the course material, software, and gave relevant general practice tips. Her depth of knowledge in real estate closing in general really elevates the experience.
CANDIDATE TESTIMONY
Thank you for this program. It is exactly what I was looking for.