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May Events May 16      Friday DC Fair Housing and Predatory Lending This course is the Required Fair Housing and Predatory Lending Course for all licensees in the District of Columbia. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD May 16      Friday Anti-Trust Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD May 19      Monday SOLD OUT! Professional Standards & Codes of Ethics - 3 hours and New Member Orientation Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD May 20      Tuesday The Czech Republic"A Brief Overview of the Economy and Trade with the US." The GCAAR International Society will host representatives from the Embassy of the Czech Republic. Andrea S. Pohl, Public Relations and Communications Officer, and Mr. Petr Kavan, First Secretary, Economic and Commercial Section, will discuss The Czech Republic: A Brief Overview of the Economy and Trade with the US. Location: GCAAR Conference Room, 8757 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 May 22      Thursday GRI 405: DC Law & Common Violations of the Licensure Act of 1982/Maryland License Law-Title 17 Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD May 23      Friday ***GAITHERSBURG LOCATION*** MD Legal Update - 3 hours Location: Hilton in Gaithersburg, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 May 23      Friday GCAAR Honors YOUR Community Service Efforts at the Third Annual Awards Luncheon Don't miss the third annual GCAAR Awards luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda with a performance by the Capitol Steps. Location: Hyatt Regency Bethesda 7400 Wisconsin Ave, 1 Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda May 23      Friday ***GAITHERSBURG LOCATION*** MD Fair Housing Update - 1.5 hours Fulfills the MD Fair Housing Requirement. This seminar will concentrate on current issues as they relate to fair housing laws federally and locally. This class will NOT meet the DC or VA fair housing requirement. Location: Hilton in Gaithersburg, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 May 23      Friday ***GAITHERSBURG LOCATION*** MD Legal Update - 1.5 hours MD Legal Update - 1.5 hours Location: Hilton in Gaithersburg, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 May 28      Wednesday Risk Management Understanding misrepresentation, non disclosures, and major federal environmental laws and hazards are critical. Agency and sub-agency limitations along with federal fair housing laws are discussed. The Americans with Disabilities Act and Antitrust laws as they apply to the real estate industry are explained. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD June Events June 5      Thursday DC Legislative Update and Landlord/Tenant Rights Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910 June 5      Thursday DC Ethics Update This program is the new required DC Ethics course. The course will discuss current issues in ethical conduct, a review of the DC Code of Ethics, new DC real estate regulations on advertising and a review of other DC real estate statutory and regulatory sections. This will include DC Property seller disclosure form and the agency disclosure form. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 June 9      Monday ***GAITHERSBURG LOCATION*** Montgomery County Legislative Update This class will provide a basic overview of the Montgomery County Government and its legislative process. It will also focus on the specific local laws that relate to real estate like the County's Sign Ordinance, Recordation and Transfer Taxes, Zoning Laws, etc. Location: Hilton in Gaithersburg, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 June 9      Monday ***GAITHERSBURG LOCATION*** Montgomery County Legislative Update This class will provide a basic overview of the Montgomery County Government and its legislative process. It will also focus on the specific local laws that relate to real estate like the County's Sign Ordinance, Recordation and Transfer Taxes, Zoning Laws, etc. Location: Hilton in Gaithersburg, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 June 11      Wednesday I Have a Listing. Now What? The listing agreement is signed - now you’ve got to sell it! The listing agreement is signed - now you’ve got to sell it! Learn successful marketing ideas from the experts. Location: AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 June 12      Thursday Green Building for Realtors Green building is a holistic approach to building design, construction and operation that minimizes the negative environmental impacts while improving building performance and occupant health. In this course the realtors are will learn why green buildings use less energy, consume less water, generate less waste and pollutants, and ensure good indoor air quality. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD June 18      Wednesday Subprime Lending Students that attend this class will learn what is currently going on in the sub prime market, and its effect on not only the real estate economy but the entire economy. Though some agents may believe that the sub prime market does not affect them, because they do not have sub prime clients, the truth is that the sub prime lending issue affects everyone. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD June 18      Wednesday Reverse Mortgages Being informed about the uses of this unique financing tool will be of great benefit to you and your clients. Reverse Mortgages, where senior homeowners convert their equity to cash, with no requirement to repay as long as they live in their home. They have evolved into a mainstream, consumer-friendly tool. Learn how reverse mortgages are being used to maintain lifestyle, modify homes, used for estate planning, travel, healthcare and now purchasing a home or second home. Understand the most common misconceptions and constantly changing products available. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD June 19      Thursday Professional Standards & Codes of Ethics - 3 hours and New Member Orientation Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD June 25      Wednesday DC Fair Housing and Predatory Lending This course is the Required Fair Housing and Predatory Lending Course for all licensees in the District of Columbia. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD June 25      Wednesday Anti-Trust Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD June 27      Friday MD Legal Update - 3 hours Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD June 27      Friday MD Fair Housing Update - 1.5 hours Fulfills the MD Fair Housing Requirement. This seminar will concentrate on current issues as they relate to fair housing laws federally and locally. This class will NOT meet the DC or VA fair housing requirement. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave, Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD June 27      Friday MD Legal Update - 1.5 hours MD Legal Update - 1.5 hours Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave, Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD July Events July 10      Thursday Professional Standards & Codes of Ethics - 3 hours and New Member Orientation Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., 6th Floor, Silver Spring, MD July 16      Wednesday Tax Tips for Rookies Learn tips and tricks for maximizing your deductions. Learn tips and tricks for maximizing your deductions. Location: AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 July 24      Thursday Addendum of Clauses Learn general contract law and the provisions of the GCAAR Addendum of Clauses, including the overall structure and analysis and review of the contingencies most frequently used in today's market. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD September Events Sept 8      Monday GRI 100, 200, 300 and 400 Series Special Series Discount - for our Rookies! Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 600, Silver Spring Directions Sept 8      Monday GRI 100, 200 and 300 Series Special Series Discount - for our Rookies! Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 600, Silver Spring Directions Sept 8      Monday GRI 100 Series Individual classes can be taken for CE credit. See module descriptions for CE hours. Approved for Broker pre-licensing in DC & MD. A SPECIAL DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE FOR ROOKIES ONLY (yes, we check),WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR 100, 200, 300 AND 400 SERIES (SEE MASTER CALENDAR) REGISTRATION MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 29, 2008 Sept 8      Monday GRI 101: Building a Real Estate Business Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Sept 11      Thursday GRI 102: Prospecting & Listing Techniques Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Sept 15      Monday GRI 103: Fair Housing / Anti-trust / Misrepresentation / License Law Update / Property Principles Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Sept 17      Wednesday How to Market to a Particular Culture Start your own niche. DC is home to thousands of different cultures. Champion a culture and start your own niche. Location: AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Sept 18      Thursday GRI 104: Basic Residential Financing Elective Credit Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD Sept 22      Monday GRI 105: Sales & Marketing Methods Elective Credit Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD October Events Oct 2      Thursday GRI 201: Pricing Property & Appraisal Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Oct 2      Thursday GRI 200 Series Individual classes can be taken for CE credit. See module descriptions for CE hours. Approved for Broker pre-licensing in DC & MD. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Oct 6      Monday GRI 202: Contract Law & Condos and Coops Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Oct 10      Friday GRI 203: Interpersonal Skills & Personal Assistants Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Oct 16      Thursday GRI 204: Advanced Financing & Tenants Rights Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Oct 20      Monday GRI 205: Agency Law & Buyer Representation Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD November Events Nov 3      Monday GRI 301: Environmental Issues & Contracts, Settlement Procedures & Disclosures Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Nov 3      Monday GRI 300 Series Individual classes can be taken for CE credit. See module descriptions for CE hours. Approved for Broker pre-licensing in DC & MD. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Nov 6      Thursday GRI 302: Taxes Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Nov 10      Monday GRI 303: Professional Standards, Mediation, Arbitration and Procuring Cause Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Nov 13      Thursday GRI 304: Legal and Legislative Update & Land Use, Planning and Development This is a day-long class. You must attend the entire day to receive CE credit. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Nov 17      Monday GRI 305: Current Trends in Technology & Business This is a day-long class. You must attend the entire day to receive CE credit. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD December Events Dec 4      Thursday GRI 401: Commercial Property Elective Credit. This is a day long class. You must attend the entire day to receive CE credit. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Dec 4      Thursday GRI 400 Series [Needed only to satisfy broker pre-licensing] Individual classes can be taken for CE credit. See module descriptions for CE hours. Approved for Broker pre-licensing in DC & MD. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD Dec 8      Monday GRI 402: Advanced Real Estate Office Management Elective Credit. This is a day long class. You must attend the entire day to receive CE credit. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Dec 11      Thursday GRI 403: New Home Sales & Marketing and Property Management Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Dec 15      Monday GRI 404: Cultural Diversity & DC Legislative Update, Ethics & Agency This is a daylong class. You must attend the entire day to receive CE credit. Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD Dec 18      Thursday GRI 405: DC Law & Common Violations of the Licensure Act of 1982/Maryland License Law-Title 17 Location: GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD