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IMPORTANT UPDATE ON CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE 2020 REAL ESTATE LICENSE RENEWAL

The Commission implemented a new policy requiring that all licensees take at least 1.5 hours of continuing education during the June 1, 2018- May 31,2020 renewal cycle in topics related to property management and 2 hours on the topic of advertising. RAMP’s education staff is on top of this new requirement and our 3.5 hour mandatory continuing education course is taught by top instructors who are field experts. New agents or those in their first continuing education renewal cycle who are required to complete the mandatory new agent courses, are exempt from this requirement.

Read here to find out what classes "New Agents" need to take.

1. New agents who received their real estate license after December 1, 2017 and experienced agents who are taking continuing education for the first time in Pennsylvania (first-timers) are required to take 14 hours of continuing education in specific, mandatory Commission-developed courses.

2. All new agents and first-timers must take the New Agent General Module (7 hours) plus their choice of either the New Agent Residential (7 hours) or the New Agent Commercial electives (7 hours).

3. Licensees who take the “new agent” courses are exempt from the Commission’s mandatory topic requirement.

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NOTE: The Real Estate Commission does not require students to submit education transcripts at the time of applying for license renewal. You do not need a transcript to renew your license. If you want a copy for your records, there is a $10 charge.

In the event the Commission randomly select you for a compliance audit, you may be asked to furnish transcripts to verify the affidavit you signed on your renewal application swearing that you had completed 14 hours of approved classes. If you require a transcript during the audit process, please email us at dawnp@realtorspgh.com. One free transcript will be emailed to you for your audit.

Click each class link for more details and to register. All are approved for CE in PA.

Date	Class	Location	Summary
11/20/2019	Mandatory CE Adv/Prop Mgmt \| Wed, Nov 20, 2019 \| 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. SOLD OUT	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave	Mandatory continuing education class for real estate licensees.
11/20/2019	Real Estate Ethics \| Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W Liberty Ave.	3.5 hours CE. REALTORS must take Ethics every two years!
12/03/2019	Mandatory CE Adv/Prop Mgmt \| Tues Dec 3, 2019 \| 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave	Mandatory continuing education class for real estate licensees.
12/03/2019	Take your Buyers to the Next Level \| Tues, Dec 3, 2019 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by Jeff Lagoni, the course covers improving credit scores, savings, loan approval factors and the different types of mortgages.
12/04/2019	Affordable Lending Solutions \| Wed, Dec 4, 2019 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by loan officers, affordable lending solutions will cover programs, grants, and education available to help consumers.
12/10/2019	Property Assessment in PA (residential focus) Tue, Dec 10, 2019 \| 1-4:30 PM	1427 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226	Instructor Michael J Suley, CPE, CRB, CRS, GRI, a state licensed Real Estate Broker and State Certified Assessor and past RAMP President, will deliver a presentation on property assessment and appeal processes in the State of Pennsylvania. Mike teaches all over the State and has a wealth of information based on his impressive work experience in the field.
01/07/2020	Real Estate Ethics \| Tues, Jan 7, 2020 \| 9-12:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W Liberty Ave.	3.5 hours CE. REALTORS must take Ethics every two years! Taught by John Petrack.
01/11/2020	New Agent CE General Module \| Sat, Jan 11, 2020 \| 9-4:30	Realtors Assoc. of Metro Pgh	Taught by Mary Lynne Deets, M.Ed., SRES, this is the 7 hour new agent general module course for licensees to satisfy their first continuing education requirement. (If this is the first time you are satisfying your CE requirement, you must take the 7 hour General Module and either the 7 hour New Agent Residential or the 7 hour New Agent Commercial practice specific modules.)
01/14/2020	HUD Workshop \| Tues, Jan 14, 2020 \| 9 am - 12:30pm	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	In this course, Bob Moncavage, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, Broker, Distressed Property Specialist defines what HUD's role is in the market place, how HUD acquires REO properties and introduces the basics of HUD's marketing and bidding system on HUDhomestore.com.
01/14/2020	All About Flips \| Tues, Jan 14, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by Ian Hoover. The objective of this course is to teach you realistic guidelines to flipping, or improving a property to bring more value and ultimately benefit the consumer and the neighborhood. The instructor will break down the numbers on actual flips and forewarn potential obstacles.
01/16/2020	Real Estate Mediation \| Thurs, Jan 16, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by Bernie Behrend, Esq. Real Estate Mediation will take you through the entire mediation process and teach you how that could benefit all involved.
01/18/2020	New Agent CE Residential Module \| Sat, Jan 18, 2020 \| 9-4:30	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave	Taught by Suzanne Gruneberg, ABR, GRI, CRS, SRES, this is the 7 hour new agent residential course elective for salespersons to satisfy their first continuing education requirement.
01/20/2020	How Real Estate Professionals Can Avoid Litigation \| Mon, Jan 20, 2020 \| 9 am - 12:30pm	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	In this course, David Turner, Esq., REALTOR, explores claims against real estate agents and their brokers filed by clients.
01/22/2020	Renovation Loans \| January 22, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	For your upcoming license renewal, Jason Cecco will be teaching Renovation Loans, a course on using financed money to complete renovation and repairs in a transaction. Students will learn about the pros and cons of different renovation and repair programs.
01/23/2020	Mandatory CE Adv/Prop Mgmt \| Thurs, Jan 23, 2020 \| 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave	Mandatory continuing education class for real estate licensees.
01/23/2020	Affordable Lending Solutions \| Thurs, Jan 23, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by loan officers, affordable lending solutions will cover programs, grants, and education available to help consumers.
01/25/2020	New Agent Commercial Module \| Sat, Jan 25, 2020 \| 9-4:30	RAMP 1427 West Liberty Ave	Taught by Marv Levin, Regional Director of Commercial Real Estate, APM and broker.
02/04/2020	How to Choose Sell & Profit from Investment Properties \| Tues, Feb 4, 2020 \| 9 AM -12:30 PM	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	Taught by Dustin Nulf. Students will learn about the reasoning and calculations used to identify good investments such as cash flow vs. equity gain, neighborhood & cap rate, return on investment, and much more. Students will discover what to scrutinize when working as a buyer's agent such as return on investment, cash on cash return, deferred maintenance, and more.
02/04/2020	Condos Cooperatives & Homeowner Associations \| Mon, Feb 4 \| 1-4:30 pm	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh 15226	Brad Dornish, Esq. teaches Condominiums, Cooperatives and Homeowners' Associations. The instructor will cover history of Pennsylvania Association Law and Current Statutes, pertinent documents, management of associations including financial issues.
02/06/2020	Social Media Trends in Real Estate \| Thurs, Feb 6, 2020 \| 1-4:30 pm	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh 15226	Vinny Sullivano teaches Social Media Trends in Real Estate - get ready for some active learning and things you can put into practice immediately after leaving our classroom!
02/11/2020	Mandatory CE Adv/Prop Mgmt \| Tues, Feb 11, 2020 \| 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave	Mandatory continuing education class for real estate licensees.
02/11/2020	Understanding Homeowners and Rental Properties Insurance \| Tues, Feb 11, 2020 \| 1-4:30 PM	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	Our instructor for this course is Mac McIlrath, CRB, CLU, CIC. Mac served as RAMP President in 1993.
02/20/2020	IREM & AAMP CE Seminar \| Feb 20, 2020 \| 8 AM - 4:30 PM	Double Tree 500 Mansfield Ave, Pgh 15205	Targeted to Property Managers/Leasing Professionals but open to all interested real estate professionals. CE program includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, 7 hours of CE and fun!
02/25/2020	Listing with Style: The Architectural Styles of Southwestern PA \| Tues, Feb 25, 2020 \| 9 AM - 12:30 pm \| SOLD OUT	RAMP, 1427 West Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh 15226	Taught by Justin Greenawalt, a Director of Preservation Pittsburgh and President of the East Liberty Valley Historical Society, and REALTOR. Objective: To equip Real Estate Professionals with a beyond-basic, applicable understanding of architectural styles commonly found throughout southwestern Pennsylvania.
02/25/2020	Take your Buyers to the Next Level \| Tues, Feb 25, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by Jeff Lagoni, the course covers improving credit scores, savings, loan approval factors and the different types of mortgages.
02/26/2020	Understanding Commercial Property Insurance \| Tues, Feb 26, 2020 \| 9 AM - 12:30 PM	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	Our instructor for this course is Mac McIlrath, CRB, CLU, CIC. Mac served as RAMP President in 1993. This course will examine the various property coverages for commercial property.
02/29/2020	Mandatory CE Adv/Prop Mgmt \| Sat, Feb 29, 2020 \| 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Holiday Inn Express 875 Greentree Rd	Mandatory continuing education class for real estate licensees.
02/29/2020	Real Estate Ethics \| Sat, Feb 29, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	Holiday Inn Express - Green Tree	Code of Ethics Training by Mary Lynne Deets, M.Ed. SRES.
03/03/2020	Mandatory CE Adv/Prop Mgmt \| Tues, March 3, 2020 \| 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Holiday Inn Express 875 Greentree Rd	Mandatory continuing education class for real estate licensees.
03/03/2020	Accredited Buyer's Representative ABR (15 hrs CE - 1 broker credit) \| Mar 3 and 5, 2020 \| 9-5 PM	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15226	Taught by Ginny Frank, the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process.
03/03/2020	Real Estate Ethics \| Tues, Mar 3, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	Holiday Inn Express - Green Tree	Code of Ethics Training by Suzanne Gruneberg, ABR, CRS, GRI, GREEN, SRES, Assoc Broker.
03/04/2020	HUD Workshop \| Wed, Mar 4, 2020 \| 9 am - 12:30pm	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	In this course, Bob Moncavage, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, Broker, Distressed Property Specialist defines what HUD's role is in the market place, how HUD acquires REO properties and introduces the basics of HUD's marketing and bidding system on HUDhomestore.com.
03/04/2020	Affordable Lending Solutions \| Wed, Mar 4, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by loan officers, affordable lending solutions will cover programs, grants, and education available to help consumers.
03/05/2020	New Agent CE Residential Module \| Thurs Mar 5, 2020 \| 9-4:30	Holiday Inn Express Greentree	Taught by Suzanne Gruneberg, ABR, GRI, CRS, SRES, this is the 7 hour new agent residential course elective for salespersons to satisfy their first continuing education requirement.
03/06/2020	New Agent CE General Module \| Fri, Mar 6, 2020 \| 9-4:30	Holiday Inn Express Greentree	Taught by Mary Lynne Deets, M.Ed., SRES, this is the 7 hour new agent general module course for licensees to satisfy their first continuing education requirement. (If this is the first time you are satisfying your CE requirement, you must take the 7 hour General Module and either the 7 hour New Agent Residential or the 7 hour New Agent Commercial practice specific modules.)
03/10/2020	Accredited Buyer's Representative ABR (15 hrs CE - 1 broker credit) \| Mar 10 and 12, 2020 \| 9-5 PM	S&T Arena, Indiana PA	Taught by Ginny Frank, the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process.
03/12/2020	Real Estate Mediation \| Thurs, Mar 12, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by Bernie Behrend, Esq. Real Estate Mediation will take you through the entire mediation process and teach you how that could benefit all involved.
03/13/2020	Downtown Pittsburgh's Best Walking Tour \| Fri, Mar 13, 2020 \| 1-3:30 PM.	Downtown Pittsburgh	Lead by the Pittsburgh History and Landmark Foundation. Tour the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh to see more than 25 architectural landmarks, spectacular interiors, and significant urban spaces!
03/17/2020	Property Assessment in PA \| Tues, Mar 17, 2020 \| 1-4:30 PM	1427 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226	Instructor Michael J Suley, CPE, CRB, CRS, GRI, a state licensed Real Estate Broker and State Certified Assessor and past RAMP President, will deliver a presentation on property assessment and appeal processes in the State of Pennsylvania. Mike teaches all over the State and has a wealth of information based on his impressive work experience in the field.
03/18/2020	Renovation Loans \| Wed, Mar 18, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	For your upcoming license renewal, Jason Cecco will be teaching Renovation Loans, a course on using financed money to complete renovation and repairs in a transaction. Students will learn about the pros and cons of different renovation and repair programs.
03/21/2020	How Real Estate Professionals Can Avoid Litigation \| Sat Mar 21, 2020 \| 1-4:30pm	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	In this course, David Turner, Esq., REALTOR, explores claims against real estate agents and their brokers filed by clients.
03/24/2020	All About Flips \| Tues, Mar 24, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by Ian Hoover. The objective of this course is to teach you realistic guidelines to flipping, or improving a property to bring more value and ultimately benefit the consumer and the neighborhood. The instructor will break down the numbers on actual flips and forewarn potential obstacles.
03/26/2020	New Agent CE Commercial Module \| Thurs, March 26, 2020 \| 9-4:30	RAMP 1427 West Liberty Ave	Taught by Marv Levin, Regional Director of Commercial Real Estate, APM and broker.
04/03/2020	Pittsburgh City Living - Central and East Pittsburgh \| Fri, Apr 3, 2020 \| 9 AM - 5 PM	RAMP 1427 West Liberty Ave. Pgh 15226	Pittsburgh City Living - Central and East Pittsburgh Neighborhoods. This is a newly designed Trolley Tour. Don't miss out on such a fun way to get in some CE hours!
04/07/2020	HUD Workshop \| Tues, Apr 7, 2020 \| 9 am - 12:30pm	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	In this course, Bob Moncavage, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, Broker, Distressed Property Specialist defines what HUD's role is in the market place, how HUD acquires REO properties and introduces the basics of HUD's marketing and bidding system on HUDhomestore.com.
04/07/2020	Affordable Lending Solutions \| Tues, Apr 7, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by loan officers, affordable lending solutions will cover programs, grants, and education available to help consumers.
04/08/2020	Downtown Pittsburgh's Best Walking Tour \| Wed, Apr 8, 2020 \| 1-3:30 PM.	Downtown Pittsburgh	Lead by the Pittsburgh History and Landmark Foundation. Tour the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh to see more than 25 architectural landmarks, spectacular interiors, and significant urban spaces!
04/08/2020	Downtown Pittsburgh's Best Walking Tour \| Wed, Apr 8, 2020 \| 1-3:30 PM.	Downtown Pittsburgh	Lead by the Pittsburgh History and Landmark Foundation. Tour the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh to see more than 25 architectural landmarks, spectacular interiors, and significant urban spaces! 2 hours CE credit.
04/09/2020	From Old to Sold: the Power of Historic Preservation \| Thurs, April 9, 2020 \| 9 AM - 12:30 PM	RAMP, 1427 West Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh 15226	Taught by Justin Greenawalt, a Director of Preservation Pittsburgh, President of the East Liberty Valley Historical Society, and REALTOR. This course will equip licensees with an applicable understanding of historic preservation in the Pittsburgh region and market and what that means for buyers and sellers.
04/09/2020	Understanding Homeowners and Rental Properties Insurance \| Thurs, Apr 9, 2020 \| 1-4:30 PM	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	Our instructor for this course is Mac McIlrath, CRB, CLU, CIC. Mac served as RAMP President in 1993.
04/13/2020	Condos Cooperatives & Homeowner Associations \| Mon,Aprl 13, 2020 \| 1-4:30 pm	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh 15226	Brad Dornish, Esq. teaches Condominiums, Cooperatives and Homeowners' Associations. The instructor will cover history of Pennsylvania Association Law and Current Statutes, pertinent documents, management of associations including financial issues.
04/14/2020	Take your Buyers to the Next Level \| Tues, Apr 14, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by Jeff Lagoni, the course covers improving credit scores, savings, loan approval factors and the different types of mortgages.
04/20/2020	How to Choose Sell & Profit from Investment Properties \| Mon, April 20, 2020 \| 9 AM -12:30 PM	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	Taught by Dustin Nulf. Students will learn about the reasoning and calculations used to identify good investments such as cash flow vs. equity gain, neighborhood & cap rate, return on investment, and much more. Students will discover what to scrutinize when working as a buyer's agent such as return on investment, cash on cash return, deferred maintenance, and more.
04/20/2020	Property Assessment in PA \| Mon, Apr 20, 2020 \| 1-4:30 PM	1427 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226	Instructor Michael J Suley, CPE, CRB, CRS, GRI, a state licensed Real Estate Broker and State Certified Assessor and past RAMP President, will deliver a presentation on property assessment and appeal processes in the State of Pennsylvania. Mike teaches all over the State and has a wealth of information based on his impressive work experience in the field.
04/21/2020	Real Estate Involving Oil and Gas \| Tues, Apr 21, 2020 \| 1-4:30 pm	RAMP, 1427 West Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh 15226	Bradley Dornish, Esq. teaches the course, Real Estate Involving Oil and Gas, which will elucidate and address the numerous issues relative to the listing and sale of properties that have gas, oil and mineral rights.
04/23/2020	Pittsburgh City Living - North, West, and South Pittsburgh \| Thurs, Apr 23, 2020 \| 9 AM - 5 PM	RAMP 1427 West Liberty Ave. Pgh 15226	Pittsburgh City Living - North, West, and South Pittsburgh Neighborhoods. This is a newly designed Trolley Tour. Don't miss out on such a fun way to get in some CE hours!
05/07/2020	HUD Workshop \| Thurs, May 7, 2020 \| 9 am - 12:30pm	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	In this course, Bob Moncavage, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, Broker, Distressed Property Specialist defines what HUD's role is in the market place, how HUD acquires REO properties and introduces the basics of HUD's marketing and bidding system on HUDhomestore.com.
05/07/2020	Affordable Lending Solutions \| Thurs, May 7, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by loan officers, affordable lending solutions will cover programs, grants, and education available to help consumers.
05/11/2020	Understanding Homeowners and Rental Properties Insurance \| Mon, May 11, 2020 \| 1-4:30 PM	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	Our instructor for this course is Mac McIlrath, CRB, CLU, CIC. Mac served as RAMP President in 1993.
05/12/2020	Listing with Style: The Architectural Styles of Southwestern PA \| Tues, May 12, 2020 \| 9 AM - 12:30 pm \| SOLD OUT	RAMP, 1427 West Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh 15226	Taught by Justin Greenawalt, a Director of Preservation Pittsburgh and President of the East Liberty Valley Historical Society, and REALTOR. Objective: To equip Real Estate Professionals with a beyond-basic, applicable understanding of architectural styles commonly found throughout southwestern Pennsylvania.
05/12/2020	Real Estate Involving Oil and Gas \| Tues, May 12, 2020 \| 1-4:30 pm	RAMP, 1427 West Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh 15226	Bradley Dornish, Esq. teaches the course, Real Estate Involving Oil and Gas, which will elucidate and address the numerous issues relative to the listing and sale of properties that have gas, oil and mineral rights.
05/14/2020	Real Estate Mediation \| Thurs, May 14, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by Bernie Behrend, Esq. Real Estate Mediation will take you through the entire mediation process and teach you how that could benefit all involved.
05/18/2020	All About Flips \| Mon, May 18, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	Taught by Ian Hoover. The objective of this course is to teach you realistic guidelines to flipping, or improving a property to bring more value and ultimately benefit the consumer and the neighborhood. The instructor will break down the numbers on actual flips and forewarn potential obstacles.
05/20/2020	Renovation Loans \| Wed, May 20, 2020 \| 1-4:30 p.m.	RAMP 1427 W. Liberty Ave.	For your upcoming license renewal, Jason Cecco will be teaching Renovation Loans, a course on using financed money to complete renovation and repairs in a transaction. Students will learn about the pros and cons of different renovation and repair programs.
05/23/2020	How Real Estate Professionals Can Avoid Litigation \| Sat May 23, 2020 \| 1-4:30pm	RAMP, 1427 W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226	In this course, David Turner, Esq., REALTOR, explores claims against real estate agents and their brokers filed by clients.
05/28/2020	Downtown Pittsburgh's Best Walking Tour \| Thurs, May 28, 2020 \| 1-3:30 PM.	Downtown Pittsburgh	Lead by the Pittsburgh History and Landmark Foundation. Tour the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh to see more than 25 architectural landmarks, spectacular interiors, and significant urban spaces!