Trista Curzydlo
Esq.
With the knowledge you expect from an attorney and the sense of humor you wish your attorney had, Trista Curzydlo brings a fresh, fun perspective to real estate law.
Not only did we love her … the students gave rave reviews too. What a joy to work with. She is not only smart but has a great sense of humor. I can’t say enough good about her!! Thank you!”
– Michele Stoeger, Executive Officer, Otsego-Delaware Board of REALTORS®
Amazing speaker … she could headline a real estate comedy hour! Great speaker with a great delivery!”
– Florida REALTORS® 2023 Convention Attendee
Am I the Jerk? The Real Estate Edition
VIEW SAMPLE “But is it illegal?” After practicing law in the real estate arena for nearly 20 years, this is a question that Trista Curzydlo has heard a lot. This course takes a look at situations that real estate agents face and delineates between what's illegal, what's unethical, and what is just plain rude! You'll hear actual tales from the trenches (that might sound all too familiar) and then engage in a review to find out what behavior crosses which line! With Trista's characteristic humorous approach and sharp insights, Real Estate Karma gets REAL. 3-4 hours; 1hr version available "Real Estate Karma: Unethical, Illegal, or Just Plain Rude?"
Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation this morning. It was the perfect mix of information, humor and audience participation. We were thrilled with our turnout and can’t wait to welcome you back!" – Courtney McLaughlin, Education Services Manager, Canopy Real Estate Institute
How’s That Working Out for You? Hot Legal Issues in Real Estate
Is your smart home or office also culturally sensitive? Do you have a seller client recording every showing with their trusty nanny cam? Are the property videos that you’ve been taking with your drone going viral? There have been a lot of changes in real estate recently and this class looks at Trista’s Favorite Five: website and application compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Federal Aviation Administration’s new rules on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, audio and video recordings of property showings, the impact of the Fair Housing Act on new technology, and how state law decriminalization of cannabis and the federal government enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act impacts real estate. 1-4 hours
NEW!! Litigation Roundup: Recent Cases Impacting Real Estate
VIDEO TRAILER Real estate litigation has made headlines lately and those headlines are overwhelming, scary, and sometimes misleading. In this session, Trista examines recent litigation by explaining the law behind the lawsuits. She will address frequently asked questions such as: “Can I still use floorplans in advertising?” “Am I responsible for something a chatbot tells a customer?” “What’s the deal with AI?” “What’s antitrust again?” and introduces some new topics agents really need to be pay attention to. 1-3 hours
Reasonable & Necessary? Fair Housing Accommodations
More than half of all Fair Housing Act complaints are filed on the basis of disability; many of these alleging a housing provider failed to provide a reasonable accommodation. This session examines Fair Housing Act protections for individuals with disabilities and how housing providers should navigate a reasonable accommodation request. You'll get guidance on differentiating between service and support animals, determining when an accommodation is necessary and what makes a request unreasonable. 1 hour
The Fair Housing Act: Where It Started & How It’s Going
Learn about the evolution of the real estate industry since the Fair Housing Act's inception 50 years ago. Explore its amendments, enforcement guidelines, and adaptations by professionals. Discover the impact of technology on advertising and regulations, with Trista offering best practices for navigating new media. Stay current on fair housing issues such as the 2012 Equal Access Rule, Housing for Older Persons, Sexual Harassment, and Disparate Impact. 3-4 hours
You Can’t Say That! Antitrust in Real Estate
When the Sherman Act began regulating antitrust behaviors in the United States, the union had 42 states and women were 30 years away from being able to vote. A lot has changed over the past 130 years but in his Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, President Biden issues a reminder that antitrust continues to be a problem in real estate. This session examines the 3 primary federal laws regulating antitrust and applies them to situations happening today. 1 hour
YouTwitFace: When Real Estate, New Media and the Law Collide
It’s been 21 years since MySpace was launched and social media started infiltrating every sector of the way we live and do business. Whether you’ve embraced new media or rejected the ‘world wide internets’ as a fad, your real estate practice has been impacted by new media and AI. As social media and new media have evolved, the way real estate agents practice and clients' expectations have changed as well. This course examines how various entities regulate the use of new media by real estate practitioners and provides best practices that every agent can implement in their practice. 1-3 hours
11 Ways to Lose Your License
While a creative agent can find more than 11 ways to get in serious trouble, this course looks at the most frequent violations of the law regulating the real estate industry. A few of the topics include: avoiding the unauthorized practice of law when guiding a client through a complicated transaction, identifying risk management techniques to decrease potential conflicts of interest, and a review of how social media and changing markets are transforming the way licensees practice. 3-4 hours; NOTE: This course requires extensive state customization.
Data Security in a Virtual Environment
"Agile, flexible, adaptable." 2020 proved to be a year in which these words were used to describe real estate professionals. As the nation reacted to a worldwide pandemic, real estate agents responded to state and local orders that changed how real estate transactions are handled, including the use of technologies and tools that enable agents to work remotely and limit contact with others. Unfortunately, not all these tools and technologies protect the data entrusted to real estate professionals. This session reviews best practices for data security and assesses the safety features of some of today’s most popular apps and platforms.
1-2 hours
Everything Old is New Again: Fair Housing, Anti-Trust & the Data Deluge
In 2023, over 5 billion records were exposed through data breaches. If you’ve been the victim of a data breach, you know how damaging even one record being exposed can be. This course examines the real estate professional’s role in protecting their client’s data and respecting the data leveraged by social and digital media. How collected data is handled in terms of fair housing will affect everyone moving forward–from large platforms such as Facebook to the individual agent trying to reach “target” markets. Also up for examination are real estate professionals’ postings on public platforms that violate 100+ year old anti-trust laws. How these old laws resurface and apply with a digital medium directly impacts how brokers must mange their brokerages. 1 hour
Get Your Geek On: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
In today's digital real estate landscape, instant access to information is expected. Yet, with this increasingly digital convenience comes risks. Think only huge companies are at risk of a data breach? Think again: 70% of data breaches occur in companies with fewer than 100 employees. Technologies like cloud computing, email, mobile devices, and social media enhance efficiency but require careful protection. This course highlights the importance of understanding and managing these risks, including potential violations of intellectual property laws, and offers techniques for risk reduction regardless of tech proficiency. 3-4 hours
Go Forth & Sin No More: the Code of Ethics
Designed to meet the NAR Code of Ethics training requirements, this course is Ethics as only Trista can teach it. Examining how the NAR Code of Ethics intersects with state and federal law, this course provides a new perspective on the Code and risk management in the practice of real estate. Providing adequate time for class participation and discussion, this course asks “what would you do?” and applies the answers to current case studies and examples. 3-4 hours
Trista was GREAT! She had me rolling, and I could tell from our members, they really enjoyed her!” – Allison Woodham, RCE, Education Director, Baldwin REALTORS®
I’ve Got my Eye on You! Surveillance and Real Estate
A quick Amazon search or Best Buy browse will reveal dozens of various cameras and recording devices that are easily hidden from sight that allow sellers to record activity in their home when it’s for sale. Whether the device is there for the seller's peace of mind, or to provide the seller with an advantage at the negotiation table, agents need to have a plan in place to handle the “nanny cam conundrum.” With nearly 80% of all web traffic being video-driven, the use of drones to capture amazing footage of a property is on the rise. This course addresses the question: What are the rules that apply to drone usage and what should agents know about them? 1 hour
Intellectual Property ... It’s Not Just for Nerds Anymore
Regardless of your tech savv, discover what violations are becoming increasingly common and develop risk reduction techniques to protect yourself and your interests. This course also discusses how the US Copyright Office treats works created by artificial intelligence and machine learning. 1 hour
Intellectual Property Law for AEs Who Hate Lawsuits
For Association Executives and Staff Your members deserve and expect timely information in an exciting and engaging manner. Associations that provide this information need to be able to identify what materials are subject to intellectual property protection and how to properly use them without infringing on the rights of another. This course provides an introduction to Intellectual Property protection in the United States. AEs will leave with best practices to implement when designing and presenting information to their members. 60-90 minutes
It’s 2 a.m., Do You Know What Your Data is Doing?
VIEW TRAILER According to a recent survey, more than a third of U.S. companies suffered a data breach in the previous 12 months and over 70% of those companies have no idea how the breach happened. How do you protect the confidential information your clients trust you with? Whether it’s an external threat or an internal problem, this class identifies the issue and helps you find a solution. 1-2 hours
Let Me Tell You About the Man Cave: The Fair Housing Act for Today's Agent
The Fair Housing Act might not have changed in the last decade, but real estate agents and consumers have. This course looks at recent technological developments in the real estate industry and their interplay with the Fair Housing Act as well as recent cases involving real estate professionals. 3-4 hours
Life’s Not Fair, but Digital Advertising Must Be
Social media websites and digital advertising mediums make target marketing a particular demographic easier than ever before. Find out when target marketing becomes “stating a preference” under the Fair Housing Act and what risk reduction techniques you need to enact. 1 hour
Listen to This! Website Accessibility in Real Estate
Not all websites are the same and some lack the tools to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Discover how your website stacks up against the ADA and what recommendations from the Worldwide Web Consortium you should implement. VIEW ARTICLE 1 hour
Put an Attorney Out of Business
Does anyone ever plan on becoming a felon? Failing to create a plan for your real estate practice can land you in big trouble. RESPA, Fair Housing, and Anti-Trust are topics most real estate licensees have heard before, but never like this! Trista breathes new life into these subjects by providing current case studies of violations and working with attendees to develop risk management techniques that can be immediately implemented. 3-4 hours
Smart AND Sensitive? You, Technology & the Law
Is your smart home culturally sensitive? Does your website allow everyone to ‘see’ the latest properties for sale? Technology has changed the way a consumer experiences home buying and selling. If technology is used correctly, everyone benefits. If technology isn’t used correctly, a portion of the population can be neglected. Find out how the application of the ADA and the Fair Housing Act to advertising, websites, apps, and smart home technology will impact your business. VIEW ARTICLE 1-3 hours
Smart Phones, Smart Policies: Social Media Risk Management for Brokers
Every 6.4 seconds one new social media user is added to the 3.2 billion users worldwide. Of the 68% of American adults on Facebook, how many are your clients and your agents? Is an uploaded a photo of a recent listing copyright protected? Is your ad on Facebook violating the Fair Housing Act? Or is asking a client to post a testimonial to your website an FTC Guidelines' violation? This session is a fun look at best practices when adopting new, or continuing, your social media marketing. 1-3 hours
There’s No Font For Sarcasm … Managing a Multi-Generational Workplace
Can u be #dooced 4 that tweet? LOL staff mtngs r so old skool. Different experiences shape the work ethic and motivation of an employee. This course examines how generational cohorts work together...and against each other. Real-life cases taken from the real estate industry pepper this session to make it the perfect mix of theory and practice. With wit and fun, Trista provides food for thought and new approaches to creating more effective communication between generations. 1 hour
Up in Smoke? Cannabis & Real Estate
VIEW TRAILER With over half of all states decriminalizing cannabis, the cannabis industry and its real estate needs are growing – leaving agents and clients in a risky position. This course examines the potential pitfalls and associated risk reduction techniques for real estate professionals. What Does “Up In Smoke” Cover? ADDITIONAL SESSION INFORMATION
- Controlled Substance Act vs. State Law
- Federal Agency Guidance vs. Law
- "Illegality Defense” & Contract Voiding
- 3 Financial Institution Questions
- Zoning Regulations & Unit Developments
- 5 Lease Clauses
- Insurance Provider Questions
- Reasonable Accommodation Requests
- Risk Management Protocols
60-90 minutes; Commercial or Residential Presentation
Well, THAT Escalated Quickly … Recent Lessons for Real Estate Practitioners
What you don’t know won’t protect you once problems escalate. Get ahead of the curve and manage your risk by attending this information-packed session for supervising brokers. Attorney Trista Curzydlo covers fair housing, court-recognized sexual harassment, service and support animals (there’s a difference!), ADA Title 1 and COVID, and antitrust behaviors online. But the information doesn’t stop there. Trista arms you with effective measures to pre-emptively address the hazards; for example, she offers 6 best practices to manage risk caused by social engineering attacks, how to effectively protect client and staff data from security breaches, how a Business Continuity Plan allows the brokerage to continue operations in a disaster, and more. Sound Dry? Not with Trista! She not only knows the law, she finds the humor in it all as well. 4 hours
Who Let the Dogs Out? Reasonable Accommodations and the Fair Housing Act
An “emotional support peacock”? Learn what are reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act and what guidance HUD offers real estate agents and property managers who are addressing these issues. VIEW ARTICLE 1 hour
Trista’s Virtual Sessions Feature
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the interactive nature of Trista’s sessions, all virtual sessions must be Zoom Meetings (or a similarly capable platform).
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A 10-15 minute Bonus Q&A Session
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Free recording for playback
Today’s (virtual) session was FANTASTIC! The content was all so relevant right now and extremely informative – thank you so much for all of the work you put into these sessions.” – Rachel Branson, Professional Development Manager NC REALTORS®
VIRTUAL BEST SELLER! Up in Smoke? Cannabis & Real Estate
TRISTA TALKS ABOUT THIS SESSION With over half of all states decriminalizing cannabis, the cannabis industry and its real estate needs are growing–leaving agents and clients in a risky position. This course examines the potential pitfalls and associated risk reduction techniques for real estate professionals. 1 hour; Commercial version Also Available
What Does “Up In Smoke” Cover?
• Controlled Substance Act vs. State Law
• Federal Agency Guidance vs. Law
• “Illegality Defense” & Contract Voiding
• 3 Financial Institution Questions
• Zoning Regulations & Unit Developments
• 5 Lease Clauses
• Insurance Provider Questions
• Reasonable Accommodation Requests
• Risk Management Protocols
Am I the Jerk? The Real Estate Edition
VIEW SAMPLE “But is it illegal?” After practicing law in the real estate arena for nearly 20 years, this is a question that Trista Curzydlo has heard a lot. This course takes a look at situations that real estate agents face and delineates between what's illegal, what's unethical, and what is just plain rude! You'll hear actual tales from the trenches (that might sound all too familiar) and then engage in a review to find out what behavior crosses which line! With Trista's characteristic humorous approach and sharp insights, Real Estate Karma gets REAL. 3-4 hours; 1hr version available "Real Estate Karma: Unethical, Illegal, or Just Plain Rude?"
Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation this morning. It was the perfect mix of information, humor and audience participation. We were thrilled with our turnout and can’t wait to welcome you back!" – Courtney McLaughlin, Education Services Manager, Canopy Real Estate Institute
How’s That Working Out for You? Hot Legal Issues in Real Estate
Is your smart home or office also culturally sensitive? Do you have a seller client recording every showing with their trusty nanny cam? Are the property videos that you’ve been taking with your drone going viral? There have been a lot of changes in real estate recently and this class looks at Trista’s Favorite Five: website and application compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Federal Aviation Administration’s new rules on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, audio and video recordings of property showings, the impact of the Fair Housing Act on new technology, and how state law decriminalization of cannabis and the federal government enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act impacts real estate. 1-4 hours
NEW!! Litigation Roundup: Recent Cases Impacting Real Estate
VIDEO TRAILER Real estate litigation has made headlines lately and those headlines are overwhelming, scary, and sometimes misleading. In this session, Trista examines recent litigation by explaining the law behind the lawsuits. She will address frequently asked questions such as: “Can I still use floorplans in advertising?” “Am I responsible for something a chatbot tells a customer?” “What’s the deal with AI?” “What’s antitrust again?” and introduces some new topics agents really need to be pay attention to. 1-3 hours
Reasonable & Necessary? Fair Housing Accommodations
More than half of all Fair Housing Act complaints are filed on the basis of disability; many of these alleging a housing provider failed to provide a reasonable accommodation. This session examines Fair Housing Act protections for individuals with disabilities and how housing providers should navigate a reasonable accommodation request. You'll get guidance on differentiating between service and support animals, determining when an accommodation is necessary and what makes a request unreasonable. 1 hour
The Fair Housing Act: Where It Started & How It’s Going
Learn about the evolution of the real estate industry since the Fair Housing Act's inception 50 years ago. Explore its amendments, enforcement guidelines, and adaptations by professionals. Discover the impact of technology on advertising and regulations, with Trista offering best practices for navigating new media. Stay current on fair housing issues such as the 2012 Equal Access Rule, Housing for Older Persons, Sexual Harassment, and Disparate Impact. 3-4 hours
You Can’t Say That! Antitrust in Real Estate
When the Sherman Act began regulating antitrust behaviors in the United States, the union had 42 states and women were 30 years away from being able to vote. A lot has changed over the past 130 years but in his Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, President Biden issues a reminder that antitrust continues to be a problem in real estate. This session examines the 3 primary federal laws regulating antitrust and applies them to situations happening today. 1 hour
YouTwitFace: When Real Estate, New Media and the Law Collide
It’s been 21 years since MySpace was launched and social media started infiltrating every sector of the way we live and do business. Whether you’ve embraced new media or rejected the ‘world wide internets’ as a fad, your real estate practice has been impacted by new media and AI. As social media and new media have evolved, the way real estate agents practice and clients' expectations have changed as well. This course examines how various entities regulate the use of new media by real estate practitioners and provides best practices that every agent can implement in their practice. 1-3 hours
11 Ways to Lose Your License
While a creative agent can find more than 11 ways to get in serious trouble, this course looks at the most frequent violations of the law regulating the real estate industry. A few of the topics include: avoiding the unauthorized practice of law when guiding a client through a complicated transaction, identifying risk management techniques to decrease potential conflicts of interest, and a review of how social media and changing markets are transforming the way licensees practice. 3-4 hours; NOTE: This course requires extensive state customization.
Data Security in a Virtual Environment
"Agile, flexible, adaptable." 2020 proved to be a year in which these words were used to describe real estate professionals. As the nation reacted to a worldwide pandemic, real estate agents responded to state and local orders that changed how real estate transactions are handled, including the use of technologies and tools that enable agents to work remotely and limit contact with others. Unfortunately, not all these tools and technologies protect the data entrusted to real estate professionals. This session reviews best practices for data security and assesses the safety features of some of today’s most popular apps and platforms.
1-2 hours
Everything Old is New Again: Fair Housing, Anti-Trust & the Data Deluge
In 2023, over 5 billion records were exposed through data breaches. If you’ve been the victim of a data breach, you know how damaging even one record being exposed can be. This course examines the real estate professional’s role in protecting their client’s data and respecting the data leveraged by social and digital media. How collected data is handled in terms of fair housing will affect everyone moving forward–from large platforms such as Facebook to the individual agent trying to reach “target” markets. Also up for examination are real estate professionals’ postings on public platforms that violate 100+ year old anti-trust laws. How these old laws resurface and apply with a digital medium directly impacts how brokers must mange their brokerages. 1 hour
Get Your Geek On: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
In today's digital real estate landscape, instant access to information is expected. Yet, with this increasingly digital convenience comes risks. Think only huge companies are at risk of a data breach? Think again: 70% of data breaches occur in companies with fewer than 100 employees. Technologies like cloud computing, email, mobile devices, and social media enhance efficiency but require careful protection. This course highlights the importance of understanding and managing these risks, including potential violations of intellectual property laws, and offers techniques for risk reduction regardless of tech proficiency. 3-4 hours
Go Forth & Sin No More: the Code of Ethics
Designed to meet the NAR Code of Ethics training requirements, this course is Ethics as only Trista can teach it. Examining how the NAR Code of Ethics intersects with state and federal law, this course provides a new perspective on the Code and risk management in the practice of real estate. Providing adequate time for class participation and discussion, this course asks “what would you do?” and applies the answers to current case studies and examples. 3-4 hours
Trista was GREAT! She had me rolling, and I could tell from our members, they really enjoyed her!” – Allison Woodham, RCE, Education Director, Baldwin REALTORS®
I’ve Got my Eye on You! Surveillance and Real Estate
A quick Amazon search or Best Buy browse will reveal dozens of various cameras and recording devices that are easily hidden from sight that allow sellers to record activity in their home when it’s for sale. Whether the device is there for the seller's peace of mind, or to provide the seller with an advantage at the negotiation table, agents need to have a plan in place to handle the “nanny cam conundrum.” With nearly 80% of all web traffic being video-driven, the use of drones to capture amazing footage of a property is on the rise. This course addresses the question: What are the rules that apply to drone usage and what should agents know about them? 1 hour
Intellectual Property ... It’s Not Just for Nerds Anymore
Regardless of your tech savv, discover what violations are becoming increasingly common and develop risk reduction techniques to protect yourself and your interests. This course also discusses how the US Copyright Office treats works created by artificial intelligence and machine learning. 1 hour
Intellectual Property Law for AEs Who Hate Lawsuits
For Association Executives and Staff Your members deserve and expect timely information in an exciting and engaging manner. Associations that provide this information need to be able to identify what materials are subject to intellectual property protection and how to properly use them without infringing on the rights of another. This course provides an introduction to Intellectual Property protection in the United States. AEs will leave with best practices to implement when designing and presenting information to their members. 60-90 minutes
It’s 2 a.m., Do You Know What Your Data is Doing?
VIEW TRAILER According to a recent survey, more than a third of U.S. companies suffered a data breach in the previous 12 months and over 70% of those companies have no idea how the breach happened. How do you protect the confidential information your clients trust you with? Whether it’s an external threat or an internal problem, this class identifies the issue and helps you find a solution. 1-2 hours
Let Me Tell You About the Man Cave: The Fair Housing Act for Today's Agent
The Fair Housing Act might not have changed in the last decade, but real estate agents and consumers have. This course looks at recent technological developments in the real estate industry and their interplay with the Fair Housing Act as well as recent cases involving real estate professionals. 3-4 hours
Life’s Not Fair, but Digital Advertising Must Be
Social media websites and digital advertising mediums make target marketing a particular demographic easier than ever before. Find out when target marketing becomes “stating a preference” under the Fair Housing Act and what risk reduction techniques you need to enact. 1 hour
Listen to This! Website Accessibility in Real Estate
Not all websites are the same and some lack the tools to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Discover how your website stacks up against the ADA and what recommendations from the Worldwide Web Consortium you should implement. VIEW ARTICLE 1 hour
Put an Attorney Out of Business
Does anyone ever plan on becoming a felon? Failing to create a plan for your real estate practice can land you in big trouble. RESPA, Fair Housing, and Anti-Trust are topics most real estate licensees have heard before, but never like this! Trista breathes new life into these subjects by providing current case studies of violations and working with attendees to develop risk management techniques that can be immediately implemented. 3-4 hours
Smart AND Sensitive? You, Technology & the Law
Is your smart home culturally sensitive? Does your website allow everyone to ‘see’ the latest properties for sale? Technology has changed the way a consumer experiences home buying and selling. If technology is used correctly, everyone benefits. If technology isn’t used correctly, a portion of the population can be neglected. Find out how the application of the ADA and the Fair Housing Act to advertising, websites, apps, and smart home technology will impact your business. VIEW ARTICLE 1-3 hours
Smart Phones, Smart Policies: Social Media Risk Management for Brokers
Every 6.4 seconds one new social media user is added to the 3.2 billion users worldwide. Of the 68% of American adults on Facebook, how many are your clients and your agents? Is an uploaded a photo of a recent listing copyright protected? Is your ad on Facebook violating the Fair Housing Act? Or is asking a client to post a testimonial to your website an FTC Guidelines' violation? This session is a fun look at best practices when adopting new, or continuing, your social media marketing. 1-3 hours
There’s No Font For Sarcasm … Managing a Multi-Generational Workplace
Can u be #dooced 4 that tweet? LOL staff mtngs r so old skool. Different experiences shape the work ethic and motivation of an employee. This course examines how generational cohorts work together...and against each other. Real-life cases taken from the real estate industry pepper this session to make it the perfect mix of theory and practice. With wit and fun, Trista provides food for thought and new approaches to creating more effective communication between generations. 1 hour
Up in Smoke? Cannabis & Real Estate
VIEW TRAILER With over half of all states decriminalizing cannabis, the cannabis industry and its real estate needs are growing – leaving agents and clients in a risky position. This course examines the potential pitfalls and associated risk reduction techniques for real estate professionals. What Does “Up In Smoke” Cover? ADDITIONAL SESSION INFORMATION
- Controlled Substance Act vs. State Law
- Federal Agency Guidance vs. Law
- "Illegality Defense” & Contract Voiding
- 3 Financial Institution Questions
- Zoning Regulations & Unit Developments
- 5 Lease Clauses
- Insurance Provider Questions
- Reasonable Accommodation Requests
- Risk Management Protocols
60-90 minutes; Commercial or Residential Presentation
Well, THAT Escalated Quickly … Recent Lessons for Real Estate Practitioners
What you don’t know won’t protect you once problems escalate. Get ahead of the curve and manage your risk by attending this information-packed session for supervising brokers. Attorney Trista Curzydlo covers fair housing, court-recognized sexual harassment, service and support animals (there’s a difference!), ADA Title 1 and COVID, and antitrust behaviors online. But the information doesn’t stop there. Trista arms you with effective measures to pre-emptively address the hazards; for example, she offers 6 best practices to manage risk caused by social engineering attacks, how to effectively protect client and staff data from security breaches, how a Business Continuity Plan allows the brokerage to continue operations in a disaster, and more. Sound Dry? Not with Trista! She not only knows the law, she finds the humor in it all as well. 4 hours
Who Let the Dogs Out? Reasonable Accommodations and the Fair Housing Act
An “emotional support peacock”? Learn what are reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act and what guidance HUD offers real estate agents and property managers who are addressing these issues. VIEW ARTICLE 1 hour
Trista knocked it out of the park yesterday! Early reviews are everyone loved her and wants to bring her back! Even the attorneys in the room enjoyed her!”– Lisa Tabke, CEO, Cheyenne Board of REALTORS® & MLS
With the knowledge you expect from an attorney and the sense of humor you wish your attorney had, Trista Curzydlo brings a fresh perspective to education classes for real estate licensees. Her career as an attorney both in the courtroom and the Statehouse provides her with a strong grasp on the “why” behind difficult legal topics while her experience as Legal Counsel for an Association of REALTORS® allows her to provide the “how” for risk management in a manner that everyone can grasp and enjoy.
Trista is a graduate of Washburn University and Washburn University, School of Law. She has served as Assistant Legal Counsel to Kansas Governor Bill Graves and an Assistant District Attorney assigned to the Consumer Fraud division in the Eighteenth Judicial District of Kansas. From 2004 to January of 2010, Trista was the Government Affairs Director and Legal Counsel for the Wichita Area Association of REALTORS® and the South Central Kansas MLS.
Trista devotes her time to offering excellent educational opportunities for real estate licensees across the country. Note that Trista begins every session with “Much to the embarrassment and chagrin of my parents, I’m an attorney. I’m licensed in the state of Kansas, I’m not licensed in (your state). Today we may discuss how your practice is impacted by the law, I will not be providing legal advice or guidance. Your individual practice should be guided by your own legal counsel.”
“Thank you for making the trek to Sioux Falls and teaching ‘No One Looks Good in Horizontal Stripes’ and ‘Put an Attorney Out of Business’ as part of RASE THRESHOLD Education program; you were a success! Thank you for your time and energy delivering two important topics to our members! I enjoyed working with you and look forward to working with you in the near future!”
–Michelle K. Ahrens, Director of Education/Communications, REALTOR® Association of the Sioux Empire, Inc.
“Trista Curzydlo has ‘wowed’ our members in southeast Minnesota two years running with her keen intelligence and quick wit. Her knowledge of all things legal and federal is without equal. She has helped our REALTOR® members steer clear of the pitfalls of common violations that could cost them their license. She’s become a standard fixture in our education schedule!”
–Karen Becker, Executive Officer, Southeast Minnesota Association of REALTORS®
“I watched Trista’s video this morning and immediately looked for others she has done to hear her messages. She’s a hoot and breaks down the law in a way that all can understand. I was sad the video ended I wanted to learn more!” –Jackie Leavenworth “Coach Jackie”
From Triple Play 2011:
“Trista had a lot of examples that I would never have thought could cost me my license.”
“A wealth of information, great high energy speaker and a lot of FUN!”
“Very good speaker with humorous side. Not boring and kept you on your toes.”
“Engaging speaker! Nice to get a lawyer’s perspective.”
“Great speaker, dynamic and motivating!!”
“Informative, interactive, and most of all, pertinent in today’s real estate market.”
“Loved her!!! She was a terrific speaker, held my attention & knowledgeable on the topic. Learneda lot.”
“Ms. Curzydlo’s presentation was informative, and done with a sense of humor. She is a wonderful presenter!”
“Spectacular speaker!! The best!”
“Trista was excellent….she walked the room, engaged the audience… gave real life examples…very interesting speaker!”
“Trista’s energy on what could be a dry topic was great. Learned a few things I definitely need to rethink in 2012.”
“What a fabulous class! Trista was well prepared and her visuals were excellent. She was entertaining and informative and the time went by very quickly.”
“Great speaker who clearly knew her stuff… would have liked to have learned more from her!”
“Trista did a great job in a difficult environment.”
“Knowledgeable speaker–great presentation!”
From Michigan Association of REALTORS convention 2012:
“MOST DEFINITELY THE BEST SPEAKER EVER and SHOULD HAVE THE MAIN STAGE!!!!” | ||||||
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“She was an outstanding speaker – very interactive and intelligent. Honest and worth every penny! | ||||||
“She was one of the best” | ||||||
“Trista was my hands down my FAVORITE. Great humor, engaging, absolutely awesome!” | ||||||
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“Great job, I was so impressed at her first presentation I attended her second one as well.”
“Trista Curzydlo mixes legal expertise with Realtor knowledge, sprinkles in quick wit and humor, and the audience eats it up! She’s a true gem! Can’t wait to have her teach here again!” – Tia Robbin, Northwest Montana Association of REALTORS®
From Triple Play, 2012:
“I had the privilege of attending two of your classes at Triple Play this week. What a great decision that turned out to be!”
“As a long time real estate instructor myself (Orange County, NY), I have to admit I’m a tough audience. But I will be happy to come to any of your classes, all day, any day.
“You have a gift for making dry information interesting, your sense of humor is contagious, and your ability to connect topics to real life Realtor experiences are a winning combination.”
“After being in the business 26 years and having attended more seminars than I care to count, I brought home a wealth of new ideas that I absolutely plan to put into play – now!”
“I especially enjoyed many of your sayings – ‘You can’t want more for someone than they want for themselves’ – wow, is that powerful!!
“I will silently thank you each time this helps me put my short sale and foreclosure clients into perspective. Thanks for making my 4-hour trip to get to Triple Play well worth my time.” –Carole McCann, Broker, Hudson Heritage Realty
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“What a pleasure it was meeting you last week in Portland. What a delightful breath of fresh air . . . Can’t wait for your classes in Hamilton in April. If time permits would love to take you to dinner. I have been shouting your praises from the top of our divine Montana mountains. Beginning at an RPAC meeting in Helena, to an Executive Committee meeting, to a GRI meeting and on and on. You ROCK. It’s been a long time since I’ve had someone hold my attention so completely where I heard every word, understood “almost” every word, related real life sometimes humorous stories that mostly pertained to the issues at hand and wanted more. How’s that for a mouthful? Bottom line: Many thanks! Look forward to seeing you soon and just know that if you begin to hear from fellow MAR members, you’ll know who to blame. Warmest regards” –Pamela B Wood, Broker, 2013 Montana Association of Realtors President, Prudential Montana Real Estate
I wanted to send another “thank you” to both of you! Lisa you’re the best for all your hard work in making both Trista’s and my job easy, and Trista in the 2 years I have been in my position here at the South Dakota Association of REALTORS® I have not EVER had ALL of the evaluations come back with 5’s. I am still so bummed I was unable to make it to the class to meet you and see you in action, but I will take it from the attendees point of views that you were GREAT!!!!!!!
Terri Frederick, Member Services Assistant, South Dakota Association of REALTORS®
“Our real estate association contracted Trista to provide a legal update on real estate related topics. She is a wonderful speaker. Very knowledgeable on the topics and makes difficult topics easy to understand plus fun to listen to keeping everyones attention. I would highly recommend Trista to anyone considering using her expertise.” – Dave Shockley, Virginia
“Thank you for your amazing presentation of what can be painfully boring subject matter. You brought life and humor to serious subjects and therefore provided a learning experience. Thank you!”
– Timothy C. Mayo, Managing Owner/Founder, Brokers of Jackson Hole LLC
“I took both of your classes today at the Marriott. I just wanted to say great job. You’re an excellent public speaker, very knowledgeable on the topics, and you always kept it interesting. Besides all of that, you had me cracking up the whole day. Thanks for the classes, really helpful.”
– Michael Costello, RE/MAX Accomplished Realty
“Just wanted to say I thought you were the best presenter and most organized speaker of all events that I attended at the NAR Convention in New Orleans. Thanks for making learning easy.”
— Marty Sherrer, Alabama Coastal Properties Inc.
“The other session that blew me away was from Trista Curzydlo of C4 Consulting titled Risk Reductions for Brokers in a Digital Age. When the session started, I felt as if I had a pretty good handle on what she was going to talk about. About 5 minutes in, I was pleasantly blown away. If you’re running a real estate company right now, it would be in your best interest to let Trista bend your mind a little bit with her challenging questions and tips on the risk and management of what she calls ‘New Media.’ This girl isn’t just the smartest kid on the block, she’s also wildly entertaining with the ability to create fun where there’s usually fear and boredom.” –Joanna Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, Kansas City
“The feedback was overwhelming – they all LOVED Trista and her class!! It was absolutely wonderful to have such a fresh approach to Fair Housing–her delivery is on point and her engagement with the class was amazing!! Many said we want more CE like that … Best Fair Housing class I have ever attended.” – Agatha Aquilia, Director of Real Estate Development, Sibcy Cline Companies
“Today’s (virtual) session was FANTASTIC! The content was all so relevant right now and extremely informative – thank you so much for all of the work you put into these sessions.”
–Rachel Branson, Professional Development Manager NC REALTORS®
“Trista was GREAT! She had me rolling, and I could tell from our members, they really enjoyed her!”
- Allison Woodham, RCE, Education Director, Baldwin REALTORS®
“Not only did we love her…the students gave rave reviews too. What a joy to work with. She is not only smart but has a great sense of humor. I can’t say enough good about her!! Thank you!” – Michele Stoeger, Executive Officer, Otsego-Delaware Board of Realtors®
“I want you to know that in my 40 years as an association administrator, you are believed to be one of the very best educators I have ever had the pleasure of exposing my ‘kids’ to. Thank you so much for accepting our invitation.” – Pat Jacobs, Executive Officer, North Oakland County Board of REALTORS®
“Trista knocked it out of the park yesterday! Early reviews are everyone loved her and wants to bring her back! Even the attorneys in the room enjoyed her!” – Lisa Tabke, CEO, Cheyenne Board of REALTORS® & MLS
“Amazing speaker… she could headline a real estate comedy hour! Great speaker with a great delivery!” – Florida REALTORS® 2023 Convention Attendee (Real Estate Karma/Am I the Jerk session)
From the OBAR Academy, 2023
“Trista is funny and engaging – great job!” – Marlene Jacobs
“Best class I’ve been to in a very long time!” – Cris Polsley
“Thank you, Trista for making the serious topics interesting.” – Traci Hilbers
“Trista was the best!” – Amy Brodersel
“I love Trista’s classes! I always try to attend!” – Brie Swanson
“It would be great to know when Trista is teaching again!” – Ted DiGiacomo
“Trista is very skilled and interesting!” – Rhonda Leffler
“Trista used both residential and commercial scenarios. Entertaining!” – Edward Jeff Hofflander
“I loved it! Trista has a great way of keeping the class interested – very positive! I would do it again!” – Maximino Lopez Leon
“Trista is knowledgeable and entertaining. The morning flew by!” – Wendy Ditano
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Some of Trista Curzydlo’s Past Clients
Thank you for making the trek to Sioux Falls and teaching ‘No One Looks Good in Horizontal Stripes’ and ‘Put an Attorney Out of Business’ as part of RASE THRESHOLD Education program; you were a success! Thank you for your time and energy delivering two important topics to our members! I enjoyed working with you and look forward to working with you in the near future!
Michelle K. Davis
Director of Education/Communications
REALTOR® Association of the Sioux Empire, Inc.
Trista Curzydlo has ‘wowed’ our members in southeast Minnesota two years running with her keen intelligence and quick wit. Her knowledge of all things legal and federal is without equal. She has helped our REALTOR® members steer clear of the pitfalls of common violations that could cost them their license. She’s become a standard fixture in our education schedule!”
Karen Becker
Executive Officer
Southeast Minnesota Association of REALTORS®