Is RESPA still being enforced? What’s black box bias? Is a deed pirate like a porch pirate? Is wire fraud still a concern in real estate? There has been a lot of litigation impacting real estate over the last several years, this course examines four recent lawsuits and risk reduction techniques that every real estate licensee should implement immediately to protect consumers and themselves. 1-3 hours

Is professionalism in real estate fading or just in need of a wake-up call?
In this lively and thought-provoking session, Professional Standards Expert Melanie McLane and Attorney Trista Curzydlo tackle the question from two powerful perspectives. Melanie examines professionalism through the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and Pathways to Professionalism, while Trista brings the legal lens to what happens when standards slip. Expect candid stories, real-world examples, and a few spirited debates as they explore shortcuts, communication breakdowns, and technology’s impact on professional conduct. You’ll leave with practical insights to strengthen your professionalism—and protect both your reputation and your clients. This course may be used to satisfy NAR Ethics requirements at the discretion of the local association. 1-3 hours

No one truly knows what 2026 holds for real estate professionals, this class is a review of litigation on the horizon and how professionals should prepare for the outcome. We’ll discuss the most recent batch of antitrust cases, FTC cases, the portal wars and where copyright litigation is headed in the next few years. 1-3 hours

Video · Can I do this? Is there a law about that? Should a robot really talk to my client? AI has created serious legal questions for real estate professionals. This session examines how state and federal laws apply to AI use, using real cases and ongoing litigation to highlight risks like confidentiality breaches, copyright issues, false advertising, and defamation—and how to avoid costly mistakes. 1-3 hours

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. This course requires extensive state customization; 3-4 hours

Video · 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 is 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

In 2020, real estate professionals showcased agility, flexibility, and adaptability in response to the pandemic's challenges. They swiftly adjusted to new regulations, leveraging remote work technologies while prioritizing data security. This session evaluates safety measures in popular apps and platforms, offering best practices for data protection. 1-2 hours

In 2023, data breaches exposed over 5 billion records, illustrating the profound repercussions of compromised information. This course explores real estate professionals' duty to protect client data and uphold the integrity of data used in social and digital media. The handling of data related to fair housing has broad implications for platforms like Facebook and individual agents targeting specific markets. Additionally, it addresses how public platform posts by real estate professionals may violate longstanding anti-trust laws, prompting brokers to adjust their management approaches accordingly. 1 hour

In today's digital world, quick information access is the norm, but it comes with risks. Surprisingly, 70% of data breaches happen in companies with fewer than 100 employees. Technologies like cloud computing and social media boost productivity but need protection. This course emphasizes risk management, covering intellectual property violations and offering risk reduction strategies for all tech levels. 3-4 hours

Video · 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®

“Best code of ethics class I have attended in a long time. Very easy to watch and absorb. Good stories to remember topics.” “She was fantastic! Super funny, engaging, and obviously brilliant!!” “Wow! Excellent presenter. She kept the audience engaged the entire time.” - 2024 Michigan REALTORS® Convention Attendees

Is your smart home or office culturally sensitive? Are your seller clients recording showings with nanny cams? Are your drone property videos going viral? This class covers Trista’s Favorite Five: ADA compliance for websites and apps, new FAA rules for drones, property showing recordings, Fair Housing Act implications for technology, and the intersection of state cannabis decriminalization and federal Controlled Substances Act enforcement in real estate. 1-4 hours

This session received a 98.75% rating at the 2024 Florida REALTORS® Conference! Quick searches on Amazon or Best Buy unveil a plethora of hidden cameras and recording devices, allowing sellers to discreetly monitor their homes during sales. Agents must address the "nanny cam conundrum" whether for seller assurance or strategic advantage in negotiations. With video-centric web traffic comprising nearly 80%, drone usage for property footage is increasingly popular. This course explores drone regulations and essential knowledge for agents. 1 hour

Regardless of your tech savvy, 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.
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For Association/Board 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

Video · Phishing, spear phishing, social engineering, VPNs, rogue hotspots? Data security is a vital part of every real estate or professional practice, but it can be overwhelming and confusing. This course goes back to the basics with simple, easy to implement, everyday best practices for data security and reviews the safety features of some of the most popular apps and platforms being used today. 1-2 hours

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. This course satisfies the NAR Fair Housing requirement; 3-4 hours

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

Article · 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. 1 hour

Video · Real estate litigation has been making headlines lately and those headlines are overwhelming, scary, and sometimes misleading. In this course, Trista examines recent litigation and explains the law behind the lawsuits. The course addresses some questions like: “Is the anti-trust litigation over?”, “What’s going on with the CFPB?”, “How does the current presidential administration impact the Fair Housing Act?” and introduces some new topics that agents really need to be paying attention to. 1-3 hours

Trista is phenomenal. This presentation was helpful and engaging.” “She was 100% entertaining but communicated all materials. The time just flew by. Her stories help solidify the message. Great speaker.” - 2024 Michigan REALTORS® Convention Attendees

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

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

Article · 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. 1-3 hours

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 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

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. This course satisfies the NAR Fair Housing requirement; 2-4 hours

Are office meetings skibidi toilet or skibidi Ohio? Does your client have main character energy? Is this listing giving or is it cooked? Effective multi-generational communication involves much more than using the urban dictionary to translate what’s being said. Effective communication focuses on using the best delivery tools for everyone involved whether it’s agent to agent, broker to agent, or agent to client. With wit and fun, Trista provides food for thought and new approaches to creating more effective communication between generations. In other words, this course will eat and leave no crumbs. 1 hour

Video · This session received a 100% rating at the 2024 Florida REALTORS® Conference. 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
Up in Smoke covers; Commercial or Residential Presentation; 60-90 minutes

Stay ahead by joining this session for supervising brokers led by Attorney Trista Curzydlo. Covering topics like fair housing, sexual harassment, service animals, ADA Title 1 and COVID, and online antitrust behaviors, Trista equips you with strategies to mitigate risks. Learn six best practices against social engineering attacks, safeguard client and staff data, implement a Business Continuity Plan, and more. Trista's expertise is matched with a dose of humor, making the session engaging and informative. 4 hours

Article · 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. 1 hour

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

It’s been 22 years since MySpace 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