Professional Development
Professional development is the ongoing process of acquiring new skills, knowledge, and expertise to enhance career growth and effectiveness in real estate and related professions.
ResourceGreen REALTOR® Program
Given the recent surge of media attention and consumer interest in “green” opportunities and challenges, the Alberta Real Estate Association and the Alberta Real Estate Foundation commissioned research to better understand the implications for Alberta REALTOR®S®. Seven key trends were identified that make the business case for enhanced attention to green issues by Alberta REALTOR®S®.
ResourceBroker Benchmarking Study
A culmination of a project to benchmark the profitability and other characteristics of our province’s real estate brokerages.
ResourceSAIT Course Module: Alberta’s “Green” Building Programs and Initiatives
This course was funded as part of the Albert Eco-Home Demonstration project and identifies the builder and renovator requirements for developing “green” homes. It also outlines the homebuyer benefits of each of the “green” programs and initiatives in Alberta, including: EnerGuide for New Houses, EnerGuide for Existing Houses, Built Green and R-2000. This resource is available in hard copy format at the AREF office.
ResourceStrategy 2007: Residential Real Estate in Alberta
The real estate industry is changing and so are technologies and consumer attitudes. The report offers a comprehensive summary of real estate buyers, sellers and strategies for the industry in Alberta .
ResourceREALTOR® Safety Education Initiative Package
A package of REALTOR® safety educational materials to educate the real estate industry about the personal safety risks involved with being a REALTOR®, while at the same time assist brokers in complying with provincial legislation.
ResourceUniversal Home For Safe Living: A Report
A document describing the recommended modifications for the redesign and construction of the “Universal Home for Safe Living” house with universal design concepts. As well, the report describes the successful and not so successful experiences regarding the implementation of the modifications.
ResourceProfessional Responsibility
Development of a classroom-based, continuing education, mandatory course on ethics and codes of conduct.
ResourceProperty Managers Course Development CD
A CD containing the manual, lesson plans and exam for a Property Managers Course.
ResourceReducing Risk in Your Real Estate Office
Course material workbook for professional development course on the on-going risk management program being promoted by Real Estate Insurance Exchange.
ResourceViolence and Sexual Assault Prevention: A Handbook for Real Estate Practitioners
Instructor’s Plan for seminar, including a VHS tape on sexual assault prevention in real estate – industry and community perspectives, meant as supporting information for the seminar.
ResourceLegal Liability of the REALTOR® and Environmental Regulation
An examination of the potential legal liability facing the REALTOR® with regard to the new environmental regulation.