Introduction to the Elements of Real Estate Brokerage

Topics covered include industry overview/organization, Maine Real Estate Commission, agency relationships, product knowledge, property valuation, the appraisal process, financing the transaction, contracts, closings and federal and state laws. Fee includes textbook PDF (hard copy available from Center for Real Estate for an additional fee), one year of access to the course, instructor feedback after the three quizzes and the final exam and twice monthly Q&A drop-in sessions via Zoom. A certificate of completion is awarded with a grade of 75% or above, required for the state licensing exam ($85 fee), which must be taken within one year of satisfactory course completion. When you affiliate with a real estate agency and apply for your license, there is a $100 fee, along with a $21 criminal records check fee. Some companies offer to pay this fee when you affiliate with them.

Required: Attendees must be 18 or older and have a high school diploma or equivalency to get a license but a diploma is not required.

Bob Joslyn has been a licensed real estate broker in Maine since 1988, and for the past eight years he has been a solo agent at Keller Williams Realty in Greater Portland. He has had the honor of giving numerous buyers and sellers the knowledge they need to make wise real estate decisions during that time! Moreover, Bob has been a professor at Husson University for over 20 years, where he has instructed many business courses in both traditional classroom settings and online formats.

Unlock the full potential of your Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera. By becoming familiar with and practicing the camera's controls, you can learn how to take photographs. Gain an understanding of composition, design and discover how to download and edit your images so they're ready for sharing.

Note: This class is not for point & shoot only digital cameras.

Required: DSLR camera, fresh batteries, memory card and your questions! Laptop computer (optional).

Geri Lynn Smith, an award winning photographer shooting in the New England area, shares her knowledge from personal experience through practical application and entertaining anecdotes.

Are you interested in obtaining a USCG Captain’s License?

Do you want to learn the differences between an Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) license and a Master 100GT license and what experience the Coast Guard requires for each? These informational sessions will help answer these questions and others about the two licenses. Also discussed will be the different methods for completing the course requirements.

We plan to offer both courses in Maine during the Fall of 2024, representing the Captain School Key West/Miami.

Registration required to receive Zoom link.

John Coffin has held his USCG License since 1985 and has operated charter vessels in the Florida Keys and ME. He is a Master ME Guide and a certified Boating Instructor for US Powerboating and the National Safe Boating Council.

Are you struggling to make ends meet? Dealing with debt issues? How secure do you feel about your existing investment plan? Join us to discover the value of having a personalized strategy, gain an understanding of how markets operate, discover how to get beyond typical financial challenges, and discover how to avoid the costly errors many investors unknowingly do!

Sarah Blondin discovered her love of assisting others through training in the financial services sector. Her main priorities are developing relationships with individuals and helping them understand how money works and how to make it work best for them.

Discover the fundamentals of raised bed gardening, including the various building materials and soils to use. We'll discuss flowers, herbs and veggies and their growing requirements. Learn what you need to know to help you create a bed with your favorites in mind!

Joseph Moreshead majored in Landscape Management, is a Certified Master Gardener through the University of Maine York County Extension Service, and served as it's Board Chair for three years. He is one of the founders of the Community Gardens on King St. in Saco.

The Maine Climate Council, formed in 2019, is a group of scientists, industry leaders, bipartisan local and state officials and engaged citizens. They are working to develop a four-year plan to address the impacts of climate change on Maine, build resiliency to climate effects and meet state statutory targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Join us to learn about the council’s climate action plan, how individuals can take action on climate change and how climate change is impacting our state.

Molly Siegel, BA, Dartmouth College, is the Climate Council Coordinator with the ME Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future and brings experience in community development, stake holder engagement, and project management to the team. Prior to joining GOPIF, she was the Program Manager for Electric Vehicle Initiatives at Efficiency Maine, where she played a key role in developing the state’s first Plan for EV Infrastructure Deployment.

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Once you taste these homemade, fresh hot flatbreads, you won’t want to buy store-bought ever again! We’ll make pita bread, corn and flour tortillas, and a soft potato flatbread. Make and taste them with hummus, butter, cheese, jam and sandwich fillings. These recipes pair well with sweet and savory items, and best of all, they are easy to make. Recipes provided. Please bring an apron, mixing bowl, spoon and baggies for leftovers.

Mary Bailey, pastry chef and past owner/chef of Thyme and Honey Bakery in Biddeford, is passionate about baking bread and teaching people how to incorporate homemade bread into their daily lives.

Did you know that most street assaults last less than 15 seconds? If your life is in danger, you'll need to strike hard and fast and answer questions later. Learn to defend against larger and stronger attackers. Street survival skills include disabling, kicking, trapping, deflecting and hitting. Situational awareness and knowing how to handle possible threats are part of self-defense. Every student will get a Kubotan safety tool along with instruction on how to use it.

Required: Proof of registration. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes.

Sensei Gil Doughty began practicing martial arts in the 1970s. He has trained with Maine Karate Association founder Sensei Reggie Groff, Master Seung Ook Choi of Choi's Kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do, and Sensei Bruce Cross & Master Steve DeMasco of Villari's Shaolin Kempo.