CONTINUING EDUCATION
Understanding CE
All Pennsylvania real estate licensees (salesperson, associate broker, broker) must renew their license every two years. The current renewal period began June 1, 2024, and ends May 31, 2026. The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission requires all real estate licensees (including brokers and associate brokers) to complete 14 hours of education each renewal period.
LET’S BREAKDOWN YOUR RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS...
Agents who were licensed before 11/30/23
PA SREC Requirements:
3-hour Agency and 2-hour Fair Housing
GHRI Course: Agency in Today’s World (3.5 hrs)
Satisfies PA’s 3-hour Agency requirement
GHRI Course: Fair Housing: Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future OR Commercial Fair Housing Updates (3.5 hrs)
Satisfies PA’s 2-hour Fair Housing AND NAR’s 2 - hour Fair Housing requirement
NAR Code of Ethics Requirement:
Cycle runs Jan. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2027
2.5-hour
GHRI Course: Positively Ethical: A Fresh Look at the Code of Ethics or NAR Code of Ethics: For the Commercial Practitioner (3 5 hrs)
Satisfies NAR’s 2 5 - hour ethics requirement
Elective
3.5-hour
An additional 3.5-hours of Continuing education
New agents licensed between Dec. 1, 2023, and Nov. 30, 2025
General Module
7-Hours required
Residential or Commercial Module
7-Hours required, must take one of the two courses
REQUIRED COURSES
Fair Housing: Reflecting on the Past, Shaping Our Future
Credit: 3 5 Hours CE
Requirement: PA SREC Fair Housing & NAR Fair Housing
This 3 ½ hour course will cover the history of housing discrimination, protected classes, common fair housing violations, advertising requirements, accommodations and modifications for persons with disabilities, PA State Laws, Article 10 of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, current issues, and best practices to avoid discrimination The course is approved for the mandatory 2 hours of Fair Housing required by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle The course is also approved for the NAR Fair Housing requirement for the January 1, 2025- December 31, 2027 cycle Cost is $50
Agency in Today’s World
Credit: 3 5 Hours CE
Requirement: PA SREC Agency
Instructor: Tracee Carter
April 9 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
April 13 Instructor: Danielle Winn
This course will remind students of agency law, specifically PA agency law This course will review students in the use of standard forms to aid them in complying with RELRA We will discuss the requirement to always have two forms with every consumer, a Consumer Notice and a second form which outlines the agent’s relationship with the consumer, which can be representation or non-representation We will provide scenarios and talking points for agents to engage in conversations with consumers about agency and fees We’ll review and discuss both the duties owed by licensees in PA to all consumers, and the specific fiduciary duties owed to clients We’ll also discuss undisclosed dual agency pitfalls Approved for 3 ½ hour CE for the 2024-2026 CE cycle, and approved for the 3-hours PA SREC Mandatory Agency requirement for 2024-2026 Cost $50
Instructor: Tracee Carter | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
May 8 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
May 21 Instructor: Danielle Winn
Positively Ethical: A Fresh Look at the Code of Ethics
Credit: 3 5 Hours CE
Requirement: NAR Code of Ethics
This 3 ½ hour course will cover the NAR Code of Ethics Preamble, the concepts established in Articles 1, 2, 3, 11 and 16 of the COE, and will identify possible violations, describe the Professional Standards process, how to use the COE in daily business practices, explain the Pathways to Professionalism, and much more The course is approved for 3 ½ hours CE by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle Course is also approved for the NAR Ethics Requirement for the January 1, 2025-December 31, 2027 cycle (Cycle 8 ) Cost is $50
April 1 Instructor: Leslie St. John
March 16Instructor: Sue Kichman | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
May 6 Instructor: Sue Kichman
| 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
May 14 Instructor: John Tice Virtual | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
April 16 Instructor: Sue Kichman | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
NAR Code of Ethics: For the Commercial Practitioner
Credit: 3.5 Hours CE
Requirement: NAR Code of Ethics
Instructor: Danielle Winn
March 19 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
April 10 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Gary Muccio
April 22 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Megan Grasso
May 7 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: John Tice Virtual
This Commercial focused NAR Ethics class will cover business ethics and review COE articles 1, 2, 3, 10,11, & 16 The course will describe the Professional Standards process, Arbitration, and Commercial focused case studies Course is approved for 3 5 hours CE for the 2024 -2026 PA SREC cycle and 2 5 hours NAR Ethics for the January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027 Ethics cycle Cost $50
Instructor: Jim Helsel April 2 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
May 19 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sue Kichman
REQUIRED COURSES
General Module
Credit: 7 Hours CE
Requirement: New Licensee
One of 2 required modules for new licensees’ first renewal cycle, for those licensed between December 1, 2023, and November 30, 2025
This course aims to provide standard salespersons with a high level of knowledge and understanding regarding key areas of real estate practice Protect yourself and your client with proper documentation Real Estate Professionals will learn: duties of licensees, closing costs for buyers and sellers, the Agreement of Sale and addenda, title reports, agency relationships, zoning, and environmental concerns Approved for 7 Hours PA Real Estate CE credit for the 2024-2026 cycle
Instructor: Danielle Winn March 26 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Residential Module
Credit: 7 Hours CE
Requirement: New Licensee
One of two required modules for new licensees’ first renewal cycle, for those licensed between December 1, 2023, and November 30, 2025
The seven-hour Residential Module enables the salesperson licensee to provide the highest level of professional services to consumers in residential transactions Protect yourself and your clients with proper documentation Real Estate Professionals will learn: Agreement of Sale, types of construction, land development, home inspections and warranties, mortgage information, foreclosure and short sales, fair housing, and uniform construction code and zoning Approved for 7 Hours PA Real Estate CE credit for the 2024-2026 cycle Cost is $85
April 8 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Casey Dougherty
May 4 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Gary Muccio
CONTINUING EDUCATION ELECTIVES
A Fresh Look at the Agreement of Sale and Addenda
Credit: 3 5 Hours CE
This 3 ½ hour course will raise knowledge and competence when preparing and presenting the Agreement of Sale and the various addenda Termination, release forms, procedures, and proper escrow and money procedures will be discussed The course will discuss all provisions, rights, and responsibilities of sellers, buyers, and licensees The course is approved for 3 1/2 hours CE by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle Cost is $50
Real Estate Licensees’ Roles: Opening Doors to Safety in the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking
Credit: 3.5 Hours CE
Instructor: Gary Muccio
March 12 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:.00 p.m.
Pitfalls in Negotiating Commercial Leases
Credit: 3 5 Hours CE
This 3 ½ hour course will cover what a lease is, the necessity of a written lease, governing laws such as: landlord tenant, fair housing and contract interpretation principles; parties’ intentions and court interpretations, parties to lease, premises, monetary and other important least terms, default and remedies and much more Course is approved for 3 1/2 hours CE by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle Cost is $50
This is course is designed specifically for real estate salespersons to increase awareness and competence in identifying and appropriately responding to signs of sexual exploitation and human trafficking within their professional interactions Given the unique access real estate professionals have to private homes, rental properties, and client relationships, they may encounter red flags or vulnerabilities indicating exploitation This course will provide foundational knowledge on the dynamics of sexual exploitation and human trafficking, review common indicators and risk factors, and outline appropriate steps for reporting and referral The course emphasizes Pennsylvania reporting guidelines, trauma-informed engagement, and the important role Real Estate Licensees can play in enhancing community safety The course is approved for 3 ½ hours CE by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle Cost is $50
March 18 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Lilivet Duarte-Evans and Angie Long
DID YOU KNOW?
While course content may focus on either residential or commercial topics, all continuing education classes are open to everyone!
This flexibility allows you to expand your expertise and fulfill your CE requirements.
Instructor: Steven Williams, Esquire
March 18 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CONTINUING EDUCATION ELECTIVES
Residential Valuation: Making Sense of Market Value “A BPO Price Opinion Course”
Credit: 3 5 Hours CE
This course is designed for real estate salespersons, which will raise knowledge and competence in the valuation of residential real estate and satisfy the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission's requirements for a BPO Course This class will help salespersons better serve both buyers and sellers We will review fundamental appraisal concepts, including all three approaches to value The class will include a discussion of all applicable laws, processes, and procedures surrounding the valuation of real property The class will review comparative market analyses and broker-price opinions Approved for 3 ½ hours CE for the 2024-20-26 PA SREC cycle Also approved for initial 3-hour educational requirement needed to perform a BPO and continuing educational requirement needed to continue to perform a BPO Cost $50
AI, ChatGPT, & The Law and the Code of Ethics
Credit: 3.5 Hours CE
April 7 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Danielle Winn
The Advantages of Home Inspections or Licensees and Their Clients
Credit: 3.5 Hours CE
This 3 ½ hour course will educate licensees on the various types of inspections that a client can request as part of the buying and selling process This course will outline what the responsibilities of the home inspector are during a home inspection, based upon PA Standards of Practice for home inspections, will walk licensees through a general home inspection process from start to finish, and explain what is covered and not covered during a home inspection Approved for 3 ½ hour CE for the 2024-2026 PA SREC CE cycle Cost $50
Instructor: James Ruediger April 15 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:.00 p.m.
This course will educate real estate licensees on how to: Recognize the basic concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing and how they can be used in their business to best reach & work with consumers legally and ethically; Recognize the challenges and legitimate concerns that are inherent in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space including how to best ethically reach & work with consumers; Develop an understanding of the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and tools including ChatGPT on their lives and how they will interact with consumers now and in the future of the real estate industry; List the many uses and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and tools including ChatGPT and how it can enhance their lives and business and to best reach & work with consumers legally and ethically After this session, licensees will be more intelligent about this fast-emerging technology to ensure they stay ahead of the curve, boost business efficiencies & customer service, all while using these tools in an ethical & compliant manner Approved for 3 ½ hour CE for the 2024-2026 PA SREC CE cycle Cost $50
Instructor: Craig Grant
April 27 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Understanding Municipal Zoning and Land Use
Credit: 3.5 Hours CE
This course led by Cumberland County and the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, will cover zoning origins and history, zoning in Pennsylvania including authority from municipalities planning code, visual tour of zoning in Cumberland and Dauphin Counties, zoning from real estate licensees’ perspectives, contemporary zoning ideas including mixed use and overlay districts, plus much more Approved for 3 ½ hour of CE for the 2024-2026 cycle Cost is $50
May 11 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Kirk Stoner and Andrew Bomberger
Bright MLS Workshop and Q&A
Credit: 3 5 Hours CE
This course will provide students with a better understanding of how to use the MLS Tools to better serve their customers This course will cover: searching, understanding statuses, Maps and Reports, Auto E-mailing, the Client Portal, basics, branding and more This course is approved for 3 ½ hours CE for the 20242026 CE Cycle Cost is $50
Instructor: John Showalter, Bright MLS
May 13 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
BROKER DESIGNATION COURSES
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Credit: 15 Hours CE
Requirement: Elective Broker
Learn tools and tips that will equip you to list in today’s marketplace Lear how to: increase listings and grow you business, demonstrate and communicate your value package, understand and apply the Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice, understand and comply with state license laws, understand and apply methods, tools and techniques to provide support and services that sellers want and need Designation is approved for an ABR Elective credit , 1 Broker credit and 15 Hours PA Real Estate CE for the 2024-2026 CE cycle Cost is $299
March 23 & 25 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mena Badros
At Home with Diversity (AHWD)
Credit: 7 Hours CE
Requirement: PA SREC Fair Housing & NAR Fair Housing, Elective for ABR & SRS
This NAR Certification course will help real estate licensees develop an increased awareness of cultural and personal biases that they may inhibit them from embracing diversity and creating a successful multicultural real estate business Students will learn inclusive, multi-cultural marketing and advertising strategies to broaden their client base; how to formulate an inclusive business plan to help them create an enduring business that is able to adapt and evolve in an ever-changing marketplace Course will cover the importance of embracing diversity on both a professional and personal level to grow a thriving and inclusive real estate business, course will summarize cultural concepts and social categories that will help students better understand, relate to, and engage with clients in our diverse real estate market Course will describe the immigrant community in the United States and their increasing buying power in the real estate market Course is approved for 7 hours of Continuing Education, and covers the Mandatory 2-hour Fair Housing requirement for the 2024-2026 PA Real Estate CE cycle, and the 2hour NAR Fair Housing Requirement for January 1, 2025-December 31, 2027 Counts as an Elective credit for the ABR and SRS Designation courses Cost $149
Instructor: Angela Eliopoulos April 21 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
GHRI SCHOOL POLICIES
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)
Credit: 15 Hours CE
Requirement: Elective Broker
The goal of the 2-day ABR Designation Core Course is to establish a foundation of training, skills, and resources to help real estate professionals succeed as a buyer’s representative Students will learn how to build a buyer representative business, value the services they perform on behalf of buyer-clients, increase confidence to work towards a signed buyer representation agreement, gain methods, tools, and techniques to provide the support and services that buyers want Approved for 1 broker elective credit and 15 hours of PA Real Estate CE for the 2024-2026 cycle Approved as an elective credit for SRS Cost is $299, including materials
April 29 & 30 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Rick Zalek
**Broker/Designation classes must be paid in full at the time of registration. A $100.00 cancelation fee will be retained by the School if the student cancels or withdrawals from class.**
NOTE: At the time a GHAR member registers for a class, he assumes payment responsibility for that class. GHAR members may pay tuition (class fees) at the door. Nonmembers must pay at time of registration Tuition must be paid in full prior to the start of a class Tuition payments are refundable if 48 hour cancellation notice is given If a student leaves after a class begins, no portion of tuition is refunded Exceptions due to hardship/emergency may be granted by the School Director Students must have registered, paid for class, and be seated at the advertised class start time in order to be admitted to the class Late arrivals will not be seated, and will not be entitled to a refund. If the School finds it necessary to cancel the entire course, the full dollar amount of any payment will be promptly refunded. If the School cancels a portion of the course, the unused portion of the tuition may be credited towards a future course or refunded No portion of the tuition will be refunded after class day begins GHRI does not permit auditing
In order to better accommodate your needs, please be sure to notify us in advance, if you have any disability which will require special auxiliary aids and/or services at this event. Payments to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal Income Tax purposes; however, such payments may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses
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GHRI SEASON PASS
SEASON PASS
One Low Price - Unlimited
WHAT IS THE SEASON PASS?
The GHRI Season Pass provides FREE registration ONLY for 3.5 or 7 hour CE classroom or Zoom classes conducted solely by GHRI until May 31, 2026. Courses offered in partnership with other entities are excluded, including ALL online courses, designation courses and broker courses.
Includes full access to unlimited 3.5 or 7 hour continuing education classes in person or live on Zoom! $150 Complete your 14-hours of required CE Save $30 - $50 on
*Please note that only individuals who possess an active real estate license, and hold membership with GHAR are eligible to purchase the Season Pass.* COST:
Must purchase season pass by March 31, 2026. Can be used for all standard continuing education classes registered for and completed between August 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026. Full payment must be received at the time of registration.
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The GHRI Season Pass provides FREE registration ONLY for 3 ½ or 7 hour classroom or virtual Zoom classes conducted solely by GHRI until May 31, 2026. Courses offered in partnership with other entities are excluded, including ALL online courses, Designation courses and Broker courses.
**Please note only individuals who possess an active real estate license, and hold membership with GHAR are eligible to purchase the Season Pass. **
Terms and Conditions:
The Season Pass is active August 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026 This pass cannot be used for classes either held prior to August 1, 2025 or held after the May 31, 2026 expiration date
This offer is not retroactive.
The pass is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Purchase of pass is required prior to date of first class, and before March 31, 2026.
Only the individual who purchases the Season Pass can use it for participating courses
Individuals must indicate they are Season Pass Holders when registering over the phone or in person at the Association and CANNOT use the pass when registering online
Pre-registration for Season Pass holders is required Pass includes the required Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission courses for new licensees; the PA SREC mandatory Fair Housing and Agency classes; as well as the NAR required Code of Ethics and Fair Housing classes
GHRI retains the right to suspend Season Pass holder benefits if benefits are being abused by individuals, including repeatedly registering for classes and not attending, or cancelling.
For more information on GHRI’s Season Pass or courses, please contact GHRI by emailing Dee@ghar realtor or calling (717) 364-3205