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In our persistent journey to continually augment the exceptional service we deliver to our local Realtor communities, MBH offers over 60 continuing and post licensing education courses approved by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. These courses are available to the entire Realtor population so that the real estate community, as a whole, is better informed. MBH is happy to provide a network for Realtors to get the answers they need to conduct their business. These courses are taught by our experienced DPOR-approved instructors – the same professional, knowledgeable, and customer service-oriented Settlement Agents who conduct closings in each of our 17 locations. Most of our instructors are attorneys who have assisted in the preparation of the course materials, and the courses are designed to guide Realtors smoothly over legislative and situational hurdles that may arise throughout the settlement process.

MBH Settlement Group, L.C. is proud to offer a variety of approved courses that allow agents to meet their continuing education criteria. MBH has been given a number of legal opinions that indicate providing an agent with a free CE class that can satisfy his/her continuing education requirement would defray an expense that the sales agent otherwise would have to incur, thus creating a potential RESPA violation. After much review, discussion and advice from Counsel, MBH has determined we would be putting agents at risk if we continue to offer free CE classes; effectively immediately, there will be a $10 charge for each course.

In order to streamline the process, we are pleased to offer pre-registration and payment through our website. Once you have registered, please print the receipt and bring it with you to the class.

Increased knowledge and awareness of current legislation and complex industry issues are top priorities for MBH, and we welcome the opportunity to speak at sales meetings and other venues – at no cost. Please contact any of our Branch Managers or Marketers for more information.

Below please find the list of our courses, along with the various categories and credit hours attributable to each. If you would like to suggest a course topic please send us an email at RealtorCE@mbh.com.

Sales Meeting Topics

MBH understands the importance of sharing our knowledge and expertise. Our Settlement Attorneys and Agents are available to speak at your next sales meeting on a variety of topics, many of which are listed below. To schedule a meeting for your office, just contact one of our Marketing Representatives who will gladly schedule a meeting for you.

• Regional Contract - An in-depth look at the regional sales contract, designed to help you and your client write a winning sales contract.
• The Settlement Process (Mock Settlement) - An opportunity to experience a full settlement to help you better understand how the closing is conducted, how to gather the relevant information required before settlement, and the types of documents you will typically encounter during a settlement.
• Unconventional Transactions - An overview of some unusual transactions in which a Realtor may come across, though not often enough to maintain a familiarity with the critical issues.
• Walk-through versus Home Inspection - A review of the most beneficial times to conduct a home inspection and a walk through, and suggestions as to who should attend each event. Learn why it is important that utilities remain connected until after settlement.
• Avoiding Problem Settlements - Ninety percent of all transactions settle smoothly and all of the parties are satisfied or pleased with the outcome. The other ten percent will either not settle, or will settle with one party left feeling unsatisfied and unhappy. Learn how to spot the problem areas and how to avoid them.