Note: This course is part of the MRETE Certification program here that includes 11 CE and can be attended by anyone, but is offered at a discounted price to all MRETE candidates who attend all 5 classes on 08/23 and 08/24.

This class offers 3 hours of CE. This course is approved for 3 HRS of Continuing Education. Florida rules require that we monitor attendance and we can not issue credit for less than the number of approved hours. In order to receive credit for your course, please arrive on time and stay for the entire class.  Sign-in and Sign-out is required for this class to receive full credit.

Sign-in: 1:30 pm

Class: 2:00 am - 5:00 pm

Members: $25 / Onsite: $45

Note Pricing: MRETE Candidates: included in bundle of 5 classes on  08/23 and 08/24 for only $75.

Click here here to learn more about and/or sign up for the MRETE Certification program.

Course Description:

Data Security, Tech Management & Safety for REALTORS®

As part of your professional duties as a REALTOR® you are charged with collecting and storing vital information from your customers/consumers.  You also are encouraged to use many technology tools and online resources that open you and your clients up to the risk of viruses, malware, social engineering, identity theft and more.  Plus there are many laws, policies and general etiquette items that have to be addressed.   This session is intended to help today’s REALTOR® steer themselves and their clients’ through the perilous legal, online and social media world, plus personal and computer safety tips.

Objectives/Direct Learning Objectives:

• Understand what Viruses & Malware are and how they can infect your computer devices
• Identify techniques to encrypt your data and avoid getting viruses & malware.
• Understand the state & federal laws as well as NAR policies that impact them and develop an action plan to ensure they are doing them properly in their business practices.
• Understand the terms & dangers of copyright infringement, safe harbor and identify copyright safe sources.
• Understand the impact & importance of using proper online etiquette and how to handle conflict online.
• Identify the proper tools and techniques to keep you and your computer devices safe.

Outline:

• What are Computer Viruses & Malware
• How to Get & Avoid Viruses/Malware
• Securing Your Data
• Educating Yourself/Every Member of Your Team
• Digital Communication Etiquette 101
• Overview of State & Federal Laws
• NAR Policies
• Copyright Infringement
  Internet & Social Media Policy

West Broward Sawgrass Office - Conference Room 1
West Broward Sawgrass Office (Conference Room 1)
13680 NW 14th St
Sunrise, FL 33323

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Craig Grant

Craig Grant, president of EasyRealtySites and The Real Estate Technology Institute, 2 companies whose goal is to elevate the real estate industry through technology & education. With over 150 speaking engagements around the US each year he is considered one of the top technology, marketing & risk management instructors around.

As his motto, “Advanced Real Estate Technology Instructed at a Pre-K Level” states, Craig is able to take extremely complicated technology topics and present them in a way that the average non-technical person not only understands, but is able apply it to improve their business.