Kevin Harker teaches numerous classes for realtors. Kevin is a certified instructor in Oregon and can provide continuing education credits to realtors. In 2016 Kevin gave 44 presentations to real estate offices throughout the state. Here is a list of topics:
Reading and Understanding CC&Rs and Bylaws
What are CC&Rs and how are they created?
Enforcement of CC&Rs
Common provisions in CC&Rs and Bylaws
Interpreting and resolving conflicting CC&R provisions
Contract Law Fundamentals
Elements of a valid contract
Remedies for breach
Contract options
Common real estate provisions
Real Estate Conveyances
Types of deeds used to convey real estate
Elements of a deed
Mortgage overview
County recording systems
Understanding Statutory Liens
Types of statutory liens
Who may file liens
How liens arise
Perfecting a lien
Priority and foreclosure of liens
Boundaries and Legal Descriptions
Origin of boundaries and legal descriptions
How to understand legal descriptions
Boundary disputes
Adverse possession
Ethics for Realtors
Meaning of fiduciary
Duties to clients
Conflicts of interest
Handling client funds
Fair Housing and Discrimination
Federal Fair Housing Act
ADA
Protected classes
Easements and Licenses
How easements are created
Legal requirements for valid easements
Types of easements
Maintenance obligations under easements
Avoiding Realtor Liability
Statutory realtor duties
Fiduciary duties
Common claims against realtors
Handling claims and disputes
Errors and omissions insurance
Zoning and Land Use
History and origin of zoning
Oregon's land use system
Zoning designations
Handling land use claims
Drafting and Understanding Real Estate Contingencies
Formation of contracts
Legal requirements for contracts and contingencies
Common types of contingencies
Understanding legal implications of contingencies
Title Reports and Title Insurance
Origins of title insurance
Types of title insurance
Understanding title insurance exclusions and exceptions
How to read and interpret title reports
Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law
Landlord and tenant obligations
Grounds for eviction
Statutory requirements
Tenant screening and lease agreements
Eviction process
Creation and Conversion of Condominiums
Governing documents required to create condominiums
Ownership interests in condominiums
State authority and review of condominium projects
Conversion process and disclosures
Importance of reserve studies
Condominiums vs. Planned Communities
Statutory provisions governing condominiums and planned communities
Differences in ownership interests
Key distinctions in CC&Rs and Bylaws
Common property and common elements
Operational issues in condominiums and planned communities
Assistants Under the Law
What's considered professional real estate activity?
Activities non-licensed real estate assistants can and cannot do
Difference between a broker/principal broker and an unlicensed assistant
Discuss ethical rules governing non-licensed assistants
Discuss Oregon Real Estate License Law - ORS 696.290