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Silver Package
12-Hr. AK CE Electives Package #2
Silver Package
- Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges (3 elective/ECE hours)
- Current Issues: Cooperation, Negotiation, iBuyers, and Disaster Preparedness (3 elective/ECE hours)
- First-Time Homebuyers: A Niche to Grow On (3 elective/ECE hours)
- Property Inspection Issues (3 elective/ECE hours)
$75
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$115
Gold Package
20-Hr. AK CE Package (with Ethics course)
Gold Package
- Advertising and Social Media in Alaska (2 core/DCE hours)
- Broker Supervision and Management (2 core/DCE hours)
- Ethics in Alaska (2 core/DCE hours)
- Prohibited Conduct in Alaska (2 core/DCE hours)
- Ethics at Work (3 elective/ECE hours)*
- Document Excellence for Smoother Transactions (3 elective/ECE hours)
- First-Time Homebuyers: A Niche to Grow On (3 elective/ECE hours)
- Current Issues: Cooperation, Negotiation, iBuyers, and Disaster Preparedness (3 elective/ECE hours)
$120
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$185
AK Real Estate Agent Real Estate Licensing Package
Here’s a glimpse of what you get with our Real Estate Agent License Package
THREE AKREC APPROVED COURSES
AKREC includes all of the 20 hours required for license renewal.
MULTIPLE TRAINING DELIVERY METHODS
We understand the need for convenience, ease and flexibility. You can choose from any of the delivery method; In-person Classes, Virtual Classroom, Online Self-paced, and Online Interactive to fit your learning style.
PASSING EXAM IN THE FIRST ATTEMPT
Fortune Academy has the highest pass rates in the state for last several decades. We assure passing your class and state exam in the first attempt or you get your money back - guaranteed.
24/7 EXPERT CONNECT
You can connect with a Real Estate guru at any time to ask any question or seek help with your training program. We are available 24/7 via phone, email and chat to provide support for your career success.
Individual Real Estate Courses for AK Continuing Education
Ethics in Alaska
Topics Covered Include:
- Highlights of the course include: Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS® All licensees are subject to the Code of Ethics demonstrating professionalism in the practice of real estate guidelines for dealing with clients and consumers the public and other licensees, best practices Integrity and transparency Integrity and discretion Conflict of Interest Management
- 3 Credit Hours
$45
Prohibited Conduct in Alaska
Topics Covered Include:
- This course's focus is on the value of thoughtful and moral behavior in protecting customers, licensees, and the industry as a whole. The laws and rules that apply to real estate professionals in Alaska are very explicit about what behavior is forbidden. State laws cover issues such deception and fraud, deceptive advertising, failure to disclose, conflicts of interest, and legal responsibilities for unlicensed workers. This two-hour course offers a thorough analysis of particular unlawful acts as described in the Alaska Administrative Code and statutes. Licensees may only adopt best practices that safeguard their clients and customers as well as themselves if they have a clear awareness of the regulatory obligations. One of the four topics needed for the eight hours of compulsory designated continuing education is covered in the course (DCE).
- 3 Credit Hours
$45
Topics Covered Include:
- Highlights of the course include: morality, laws, and ethics Top code provisions that have generated the most complaints (plus a few more) An open examination of the industry's image issue Common ethical problems and how to resolve them using the code Establishment and application of the code Having the necessary skills to practice real estate ethically avoiding procuring cause disagreements Social media and technology ethics questions Tips and best practices for maintaining a high-gloss polish on your reputation * We developed this course to satisfy the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Training Requirement. Verify that this course will be accepted by the local group that oversees the Code of Ethics training.
- 3 Credit Hours
$45
Ethics at Work
Topics Covered Include:
- Highlights of the course include: meets the requirements for both the new licensee ethics course and the regular ethics renewal requirements. the value of moral conduct among NAR members and non-members alike, and the promotion of a cooperative attitude The prologue, the history and development of the Code, and the impact of the Code on state licensing legislation Organization of the Code Articles 1, 2, 3, 9, 12, 15, and 16 of the NAR Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice are examined and applied. Case studies of ethical issues that exist in actual life Arbitration is the preferred method of resolving financial disputes between REALTORS®, along with mediation. Article 17 of the NAR Code of Ethics is implemented with regard to the complaints and hearings procedure Professional standards committee vs the grievance committee The best methods for consistently acting morally * We developed this course to satisfy the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Training Requirement. Verify that this course will be accepted by the local group that oversees the Code of Ethics training.
- 3 Credit Hours
$45
This course is approved for the following topics and subject areas for Alaska CE and falls under the ECE credit type with the Designated Core Area of...
Topics Covered Include:
- This course is approved for the following topics and subject areas for Alaska CE and falls under the ECE credit type with the Designated Core Area of Sales: Communication, negotiation, and RE counseling skills, as well as risk management, are among the topics covered in sections 4, 30, and 33 of the course syllabus.
- 3 Credit Hours
$45
Topics Covered Include:
- Highlights of the course include: The fair housing law is evolving Types of assistance animals and how they differ from each other in relation to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act How to respond to reasonable accommodation requests Legal developments and case studies Examples and scenarios to aid in relating the course material to real-world situations
- 3 Credit Hours
$45
Topics Covered Include:
- Highlights of the course include: The latest NAR regulation, MLS Statement 8.0, often known as the Clear Cooperation regulation The benefits of open communication for licensees updated MLS guidelines for the Clear Cooperation policy Limited exposure marketing practices: Problems How licensees can use the iBuying transaction system to benefit their clients: the fundamentals How to organize and get ready for a successful negotiation Techniques for carrying out win-win negotiations Best practices for purchasing and selling in areas at risk of natural catastrophe Disaster preparation to safeguard the operations of licensees
- 3 Credit Hours
$45
Topics Covered Include:
- Highlights of the course include: A look at what life is like in the military, what it means to serve, and the best ways to interact with veterans Techniques and tools for educating veterans about the advantages that are available to them Benefits, requirements, and procedure for the VA home loan program Methods for helping veterans find the right housing options VA loan myths and misperceptions situations and exercises to reinforce important ideas
- 3 Credit Hours
$45
Topics Covered Include:
- Highlights of the course include: An analysis of Alaska's advertising laws for consumer- and licensee-owned homes and offices Advice on how to spot discrimination in advertising and how to prevent it Examples of how misrepresentation and puffery vary Examining how the National Association of REALTORS®' Code of Ethics' Articles 12 and 15 relate to print and social media advertising campaigns Guidelines for minimizing the dangers connected with social media advertising information on how to prevent being accused of copying and violating copyright A study of proper trademark usage Including exercises that match the course material to your real estate practice
- 3 Credit Hours
$45
Topics Covered Include:
- Highlights of the course include: What constitutes effective supervision of licensee operations according to the Alaska Administrative Code's definition of the broker's duties accountability for offices' and teams' policies and procedures Between specific aid and representation Client privacy guidelines responsible for keeping records monitoring home offices and branch offices sources for real estate laws, rules, and customs Activities and examples to put the course material in a real-world context.
- 3 Credit Hours
$45
State-of-the-art Delivery Methods
Our instructor-led classes provide complete support and equip you with the right information for your license acquisition.
In-Person Learning
The best education option for students who prefer a traditional, in-person learning format where instructors and students share a learning environment.
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Learn Real Estate at a comfortable pace, in an online environment where you can access learning materials and examinations.
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Complete quizzes, submit assignments and learn from tenured Real Estate experts in an integrative online classroom experience.
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View on-demand video lessons from virtual Real Estate instructors and receive 24/7 email support for help completing assignments.
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100,000+ Trained
We are the pioneers of the real estate education space and fourth school in SC (SCREC School #004) We have been around since 1982 and have established ourselves as one of the pioneers in the Real Estate education space!
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We succeed when you do! If you do not get the license in your first attempt, we will refund 100% of the payment you made because we are certain that all our students clear in the first attempt.
Exceptionally High Pass Rates
Through commitment and expertise, we make sure you pass on the first attempt. We have had the highest pass rates for the last several years.
24/7 Support
We provide complete support to our students through calls, emails, and chat. So, you are in safe hands at all times.
Our Instructors
MARK DAVIS-COTE
INSTRUCTOR
Mark moved to SC from St Louis in 2006. He has a BA from URI, an MBA from Webster University, and an accounting certificate from TCL. He has been a licensed salesperson since 2011, a broker since 2016, and is SFR certified.
AMANDA FARNUM
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – Amanda is a licensed Real Estate Broker and has 17 years experience in the real estate field. She also holds a BA in Graphic Communications, an AA in Business Administration, and has also taught on the private university level. She has won several awards for sales transactions and has extensive experience in residential, commercial, foreclosures and investments. When she
DALE CLIFT
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – Dale took his first real estate course in Florida at age 20. He has been interested in real estate ever since. It just took a while to find the right time and place. Shortly after starting real estate in South Carolina, Dale realized his goal was to teach, train and coach real estate professionals. Dale’s background in training and management brings a wealth of experie
JOHN HASSELL
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – John Hassell, a native of Charleston, brings 21years of Real Estate experience and a love of the low country to his teaching. He graduated from the College of Charleston and became a Realtor in 1985 specializing in commercial real estate. He has held committee positions at Charleston Trident Area Realtors. John is the Broker-In-Charge of J. Hassell & Associates.
JOHN KOLESSAR
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – John earned his Masters Degree in Education Administration from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. He also attended the Masters program in Criminal Justice at Rutgers University, in Newark, NJ. John has been active in Real Estate for eleven and is currently teaching for Fortune Academy in the Beaufort/Bluffton area.
JOSEPH F. GOBBETT, JR.
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – Joe started his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. He was a training director and branch sales manager for a multi-office real estate company. As training director, he was responsible for teaching the pre and post real estate license course.
In 1989 Joe opened his own real estate company – Rescom Realtors- as broker in charge and holds G.R.I designation. He has se
LANDON BRENT
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – “Landon is the son of Otis Brent, founder of Fortune School of Real Estate. He has successfully instructed over 1,000 Pre-Licensing Real Estate Student/Agents as well as well over 3,000 Continuing Education Student/Agents. He was the first Accredited Buyers Representative, ABR instructor in South Carolina. Has been a Broker In Charge of two successful Real Estate firms
MARYANNE DORIO
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – MaryAnne Dorio has been in the real estate industry locally here in Myrtle Beach since 2012. She is a broker/owner of a local real estate company since 2010. Before that she ran the 2nd largest real estate company in Myrtle Beach. There she was tasked with education and training of the Realtors. She has taken her love of real estate and teaching to our students. MaryAnne
RANDY PONTON
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – Randy started in Real Estate in 1996, in 1999 became Broker in Charge of my own RE Co. CRP Realty & Builders. He has a General Contractors License and builds many homes. Randy has been with Fortune since 2004 teaching first years sales and post licensing at Florence / Darlington Technical College and North Eastern Technical College in Cheraw.
RAY JAMES
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – Ray is a licensed Broker-in-Charge in South Carolina as well as Michigan. He brings more than three decades of commercial, residential and property management experience and with more than15 years in the classroom teaching, students enjoy the learning experience. Ray holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Western Michigan University, Bachelors Degree in Pol
SANDY CHILDS
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – Sandy grew up in the Greer area of Spartanburg/Greenville County and currently lives in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in education and taught early childhood education. She has been active in all aspects of the local real estate market for the past 20 years and has vast experience and also holds a Real Estate Broker’s license. She sits on
SHELBY APPLEBY
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – Shelby has been a realtor since 1995, Broker-in-Charge. She retained her seniority when her husband transferred to Beaufort, SC and went to work in the Housing Division for the Marine Corps Air Station. Shelby lived in Washington for 5 years. She retired to Beaufort, SC to be with her family. Shelby took the real estate course and started to pursue her career. She teache
STEVE RANZER
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – Steve Ranzer is Fortune Academy’s real estate instructor in the Aiken, SC area. Steve was licensed as a Realtor in 1998, achieved his Broker’s license in 2001, and has been a Broker-In-Charge of 3 different real estate companies. He currently has a Broker license in both South Carolina and Georgia and is actively working with buyers and sellers in both states. Steve
SUSAN EARLY
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – Susan loves teaching! She spent seventeen years teaching middle and high school students in Orangeburg County schools before moving to the Charleston area in 2002. She began her Real Estate career in Greenville, SC. Susan is applying her love of teaching and her Real Estate experience to teaching adults now at Fortune Academy. When she’s not preparing our students for
TERRI ANDERSON BIC, GRI, CRS
INSTRUCTOR
Staff/Real Estate Instructor – Terri Anderson is owner/BIC of Terri’s Team Real Estate – Anderson’s largest independent real estate company. She has over 16 years of real estate experience and as well as 15 years in Advertising and Marketing. One of Anderson’s top producers! 17 Years in real estate. Certified Real Estate Instructor. Owns Fortune Academy of Real Estate in Anderson. Design
VAN HARDEN BROKER, CDEI
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – First licensed in 1981, Van earned his broker’s license in 1985. He served several years as the Broker-in-Charge of a large general real estate organization. Most of his assignments, however, have been as Broker/Manager of planned residential communities in the Myrtle Beach and Charleston markets. He holds both Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Business Administration.
KIMBER SMITH BROKER-IN-CHARGE
INSTRUCTOR
Kimber received his B.A. in Business Economics from Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT. Having earned his real estate license in 1972, Kimber has been in the real estate field, whether as a sales associate, broker, or instructor, for over forty years. He joined Akers Ellis in 2009. Kimber is a member and past president of the Kiawah-Seabrook Island Exchange Club, serves on the Seabrook Island Pr
SUSAN A. LUCAS
INSTRUCTOR
Married to Joseph for 43 years in April 2016, 2 children. Relocated to Myrtle Beach in 2001. Susan has been licensed as a Real Estate Sales Person since 1979 – Susan was first licensed in New Jersey, then in NY where she worked as a sales agent for Weichert, Realtors in Monroe, NY. Susan relocated to Myrtle Beach in 2001 and has experience as an Agent, Manager, Broker in charge, Trainer, Coach a
ELLEN TOAY
INSTRUCTOR
I have a very unique perspective of the real estate industry as I have been in new home and general brokerage sales and in management. I have also worked as a loan originator, conducted real estate closings and taught for Fortune Academy previously.
LENNY GAINES
INSTRUCTOR
Lenny Gaines has been a real estate professional since 2003. He is a broker and has experience in working with residential and commercial transactions. In free time, Lenny enjoys traveling, good music, and catching up on popular television series.
APRYL HADEN
INSTRUCTOR
Apryl Haden has a B.A. from Auburn University, and a M.Ed. from University of Virginia, J.D. Charleston School of Law. She has been a licensed Realtor since 1993; and a broker since 2006. CRS, e-Pro, GRI. Apryl moved to Charleston from TN 2012 and is the Owner/Broker of Apryl Haden Real Estate Group, LLC.
HEATHER LEE BEGLEY
INSTRUCTOR
Heather Lee Begley is a Broker/Realtor currently working with Buyers, Sellers, and Investors in the Grand Strand area of South Carolina. She holds the Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certification and Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation from the National Association of Realtors, and completed the Paralegal Certificate program through USC Aiken & The Center for Legal Studies. A lover of
JON HINES
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Instructor – Jon started in real estate in the early 1990s as a real estate investor. He also mentored students across the country teaching them how to be full-time investors. He got his North Carolina and South Carolina Real Estate Licenses in 2006 and ascended to Broker-in-Charge in 2008. Since then, he has been a Top-Producing Agent for many National Franchise Companies. Currently
The tenured and experienced instructors at Fortune Academy are committed to providing students with the best possible education and are dedicated to helping them succeed. They go above and beyond in their efforts to ensure that every student is well-prepared for a successful career after graduation from our school.
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