Chapter 9 – Construction Basics

• Which building codes direct construction in New YorkState.

• The requirements to complete a construction project.

• The major systems that run a home, including heating,cooling, plumbing, electrical, and waste systems.

• The mandated guarantees and warranties for newconstruction and renovations.

Chapter 9A – Environmental Issues and Property Concerns

• What New York State environmental law requires.

• Why the EPA was established and what it does.

• What constitutes wetlands and why they are protected.

• How to recognize common environmental hazards and howto deal with them.

• The real estate professional’s obligations related toenvironmental issues.

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Steve Landfield boasts an accomplished background and years of experience in commercial leasing and sales, real estate education, and environmental safety training. In the brokerage arena, Steve has closed commercial transactions with several Manhattan real estate firms, including his own,  the former NYC Homes, where he was a partner. Steve has been at Nest Seekers International for over 9 years, where he specializes in the leasing of retail, office, and other commercial spaces, as well as investment building sales, development sites and purchases.

Fueling his success in serving clients in all areas of the business is his reputation in the world of real estate education. Steve is a New York State Approved Real Estate Instructor, teaching at the New York Real Estate Institute, New York’s largest real estate training school, where his  popular “Introduction to Commercial Real Estate” continuing education class led to his development of “Certificate in Commercial Real Estate”  which is a a three-day basic but comprehensive survey of commercial leasing and sales. He quite possibly teaches more commercial brokers and salespersons than anyone else in New York City.

Steve teaches sales licensing classes in Commercial Real Estate, Basic Construction, Environmental Issues, the Valuation Process and Real Estate Math, as well as his own class: "Commercial Real Estate Building Investments", where he teaches brokers how to analyze commercial building finances, utilize 1031's and the basics of New York City zoining and development rights. 

He developed and teaches an “Introduction to Environmental Health Hazards", which is a unique real estate class held at The New York Real Estate Institute. The course covers the hostory, dangers and remediation of lead, mold, asbestos, and radon hazards for real estate professionals and how to deal with them in sales and urental transactions. He is approved by the New York State, Department of State as a Technical Instructor for Home Inspectors & Appraisers for this class.

Steve is also a Real Estate Instructor in the Division of Continuing & Professional Studies at Baruch College - City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City, where he teaches "Health & Safety Codes for Facilities", "Facility Management"  and "Dealing With Distressed Properties" among other courses.

Steve is the lead trainer for the Wold Cares Center in New York City, where he teaches How to Stay Safe During Pandemic and Communicable Disease Outbreaks, as well as Emotional Resiliency in Emergency Response and Opioid Prevention and Response.

Steve is a FEMA Disaster Housing Inspector with WSP USA Inspection Services. A part-time job, housing inspectors travel to federally determined disaster areas after earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters to confirm damage to homes and personal property impacted during the disaster, in order to assist the U.S. federal government in determining the level of federal aid to be granted to disaster survivors.

Steve was also a Real Estate Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Learning Express, LLC, for whom he reviewed the content and accuracy of real estate sales and broker's exams for use in online licensing exam preparation for the national real estate exam, for those states giving that test as a portion of their licensing requirements.

Supplementing his real estate industry knowledge, is Steve’s background as an Industry Skills Instructor, and his extensive knowledge of the environmental hazards found in residential and commercial buildings. He is an EPA Certified Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor, allowing him to perform residential lead-based paint risk assessments, which includes performing on-site inspections, taking samples, determining the severity of lead hazards, and developing options for eliminating those hazards. He is an expert in lead paint health hazards and safe removal procedures. He is also a Principal Instructor in EPA/HUD Lead-Paint Safe Work Practices for Renovation, Repair and Painting.

He is presently a Lead Compliand Consultant for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), wher he ispects lead abatement work for safe completion, in accordance with EPA and HUD rules.

He works with Environmental Education Associates (EEA) and The Safety Group, Ltd., as a Principal  Instructor, where he teaches initial and renewal classes in EPA Lead-Based Paint Safely for Renovation, Repair & Painting. He is heavily involved in the training of hundreds of workers at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), after a recent city investigation revealed that they had not been trained in lead safe work practices or in the inspection for lead in NYCHA housing.

Steve is also a Principal Instructor for Environmental Education Associates, in New York State Mold Assessor, Mold Remediation Contractor & Mold Abatement Worker training for licensing under the New York State mold professionals law, effective January 1, 2016, being administered by the NY State Department of Labor. He has completed OSHA 30 hour general industry safety training.  He has traveled the country, giving EPA Lead Certified Renovation, Repair & Painting training classes. He is a licensed New York State Mold Assessor as well as a Mold Abatement Worker - Supervisor.

Steve is also an Environmental Training Instructor for ZotaPro Professional Training and Airtek Environmental Corp. teaching lead, mold and safety classes.

Steve also teaches industry safety courses in NYC Lead Safe Work Practices and in Mold and Asbestos Awareness, Bedbug Awareness, Carbon Monoxide Compliance, "Chemical Safety in the Workplace", Integrated Pest Management and "How To Manage Renovation Projects" for New York City building superintendents, at Local 32BJ Thomas Shortman Training Fund of the Service Employees International Union. If you want to become a certified union building superintendent in New York City, chances are you’ll take environmental safety classes with him. 

In 2015-2016, he taught Asbestos Awareness, Carbon Monoxide Compliance, Integrated Pest Management, Mold Awareness and New York City Lead Paint Safe Work Practices as part of the Next Steps Program, through Hostos Community College in The Bronx & The City University of New York, for the NYC Department of Correction, to inmates at the Rikers Island Jail facility, to help them learn skills to get employment upon their release and to help reduce violence in the jails.

Last Fall he testified before the EPA in Washington, D.C. at a Regulatory Reform Hearing, in an effort to save the RRP program from regulatory cuts under the Trump Administration.

He was appointed in 1999 by the NJ State Legislature to the New Jersey Human Relations Council (NJHRC) (www.njhrc.og), which deals with issues of bias and prejudice reduction, and where he served for two years as Vice-Chair. In 2014-2015 he served as the Chair of the NJHRC Advisory Board, working on human relations and civil right issues in the state.

Steve is a member of both the Jersey City, NJ and the Hoboken, NJ Community Emergency Response Teams, made up of  trained volunteers who aid disaster victims when emergency responders are not readily available due to an overwhelming demand for their services. He is trained in emergency preparedness, mental health first aid, fire safety, medical operations, first aid, light search & rescue, disaster psychology and terrorism awareness.  He is a trained weather spotter for the National Weather Service Skywarn Program and an FCC  licensed amateur radio operator (KD2FWU).

He is also a Trainer for World Cares Center, where he teaches several classes, including flood and disaster resiliency and response.

Steve has expertise in building operations and management, holding a Certificate in Advanced Property Management Techniques from The City of New York, Department of Housing Preservation and Development. He is a New York Accredited Realty Manager, as designated by the New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM).

Outside of real estate, Steve is a commercial print model and actor who he has appeared in national newspaper and magazine ads (Vytorin & Jet Blue) as well as on several TV shows on the Discovery Channel (where he played an Irish mobster in "Paddywhacked" , a History of the Irish mob in America), The History Channel and as a high school principal on an MTV show.

Among his past jobs, Steve worked as an aide in the White House, in Washington, DC, during the Carter Administration.

Steve has a BA in Urban Affairs from George Washington University and a JD/MBA from Washington University, in St. Louis, MO. 

He can be reached at: [email protected]

Chapter 1 – The Independent Contractor or Employee

• Differentiate between employees and independentcontractors.

• Identify the criteria that must be met to be classifiedas an independent contractor.

• Describe state and federal laws related to independentcontractors.

Chapter 1-A – Real Estate License Law

• List the different types of real estate licensecatergories.

• Identify the types of real estate brokers licenses.

• Explain the requirements to become a real estate brokeror salesperson.

• Explain a broker’s responsibility to the salesperson.

• Identify acts that could warrant the suspension orrevocation of a license.

Class Agency and Real Estate Brokerage 

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

Chapter 2 – Law of Agency

• Describe ways in which an agency relationship iscreated.

• Identify legal forms of agency in New York.

• Define different types of agency relationships.

• Explain circumstances that may terminate the agencyrelationship.

• Identify the fiduciary duties an agent owes to aclient.

Chapter 2 – Law of Agency

• Describe ways in which an agency relationship iscreated.

• Identify legal forms of agency in New York.

• Define different types of agency relationships.

• Explain circumstances that may terminate the agencyrelationship.

• Identify the fiduciary duties an agent owes to aclient.

Class The Broker’s Office 

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

Chapter 1 – The Independent Contractor or Employee

• Differentiate between employees and independentcontractors.

• Identify the criteria that must be met to be classifiedas an independent contractor.

• Describe state and federal laws related to independentcontractors.

Chapter 1-A – Real Estate License Law

• List the different types of real estate licensecatergories.

• Identify the types of real estate brokers licenses.

• Explain the requirements to become a real estate brokeror salesperson.

• Explain a broker’s responsibility to the salesperson.

• Identify acts that could warrant the suspension orrevocation of a license.

Chapter 10 – The Valuation and Process and PricingProperties

• Differentiate between comparative market analysis andappraisals.

• Discuss the definition of market value.

• Explain the difference between value, price, and cost.

• Explain how and why a SMA is used.

• Explain the salesperson’s role in the valuation processand pricing properties.

• List the three approaches to determining value.

Chapter 10-A – Real Estate Math

• Measure square footage and acreage.

• Calculate commission.

• Calculate the net to seller.

• Calculate annual interest.

• Calculate percentage of profit and loss.

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Steve Landfield boasts an accomplished background and years of experience in commercial leasing and sales, real estate education, and environmental safety training. In the brokerage arena, Steve has closed commercial transactions with several Manhattan real estate firms, including his own,  the former NYC Homes, where he was a partner. Steve has been at Nest Seekers International for over 9 years, where he specializes in the leasing of retail, office, and other commercial spaces, as well as investment building sales, development sites and purchases.

Fueling his success in serving clients in all areas of the business is his reputation in the world of real estate education. Steve is a New York State Approved Real Estate Instructor, teaching at the New York Real Estate Institute, New York’s largest real estate training school, where his  popular “Introduction to Commercial Real Estate” continuing education class led to his development of “Certificate in Commercial Real Estate”  which is a a three-day basic but comprehensive survey of commercial leasing and sales. He quite possibly teaches more commercial brokers and salespersons than anyone else in New York City.

Steve teaches sales licensing classes in Commercial Real Estate, Basic Construction, Environmental Issues, the Valuation Process and Real Estate Math, as well as his own class: "Commercial Real Estate Building Investments", where he teaches brokers how to analyze commercial building finances, utilize 1031's and the basics of New York City zoining and development rights. 

He developed and teaches an “Introduction to Environmental Health Hazards", which is a unique real estate class held at The New York Real Estate Institute. The course covers the hostory, dangers and remediation of lead, mold, asbestos, and radon hazards for real estate professionals and how to deal with them in sales and urental transactions. He is approved by the New York State, Department of State as a Technical Instructor for Home Inspectors & Appraisers for this class.

Steve is also a Real Estate Instructor in the Division of Continuing & Professional Studies at Baruch College - City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City, where he teaches "Health & Safety Codes for Facilities", "Facility Management"  and "Dealing With Distressed Properties" among other courses.

Steve is the lead trainer for the Wold Cares Center in New York City, where he teaches How to Stay Safe During Pandemic and Communicable Disease Outbreaks, as well as Emotional Resiliency in Emergency Response and Opioid Prevention and Response.

Steve is a FEMA Disaster Housing Inspector with WSP USA Inspection Services. A part-time job, housing inspectors travel to federally determined disaster areas after earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters to confirm damage to homes and personal property impacted during the disaster, in order to assist the U.S. federal government in determining the level of federal aid to be granted to disaster survivors.

Steve was also a Real Estate Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Learning Express, LLC, for whom he reviewed the content and accuracy of real estate sales and broker's exams for use in online licensing exam preparation for the national real estate exam, for those states giving that test as a portion of their licensing requirements.

Supplementing his real estate industry knowledge, is Steve’s background as an Industry Skills Instructor, and his extensive knowledge of the environmental hazards found in residential and commercial buildings. He is an EPA Certified Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor, allowing him to perform residential lead-based paint risk assessments, which includes performing on-site inspections, taking samples, determining the severity of lead hazards, and developing options for eliminating those hazards. He is an expert in lead paint health hazards and safe removal procedures. He is also a Principal Instructor in EPA/HUD Lead-Paint Safe Work Practices for Renovation, Repair and Painting.

He is presently a Lead Compliand Consultant for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), wher he ispects lead abatement work for safe completion, in accordance with EPA and HUD rules.

He works with Environmental Education Associates (EEA) and The Safety Group, Ltd., as a Principal  Instructor, where he teaches initial and renewal classes in EPA Lead-Based Paint Safely for Renovation, Repair & Painting. He is heavily involved in the training of hundreds of workers at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), after a recent city investigation revealed that they had not been trained in lead safe work practices or in the inspection for lead in NYCHA housing.

Steve is also a Principal Instructor for Environmental Education Associates, in New York State Mold Assessor, Mold Remediation Contractor & Mold Abatement Worker training for licensing under the New York State mold professionals law, effective January 1, 2016, being administered by the NY State Department of Labor. He has completed OSHA 30 hour general industry safety training.  He has traveled the country, giving EPA Lead Certified Renovation, Repair & Painting training classes. He is a licensed New York State Mold Assessor as well as a Mold Abatement Worker - Supervisor.

Steve is also an Environmental Training Instructor for ZotaPro Professional Training and Airtek Environmental Corp. teaching lead, mold and safety classes.

Steve also teaches industry safety courses in NYC Lead Safe Work Practices and in Mold and Asbestos Awareness, Bedbug Awareness, Carbon Monoxide Compliance, "Chemical Safety in the Workplace", Integrated Pest Management and "How To Manage Renovation Projects" for New York City building superintendents, at Local 32BJ Thomas Shortman Training Fund of the Service Employees International Union. If you want to become a certified union building superintendent in New York City, chances are you’ll take environmental safety classes with him. 

In 2015-2016, he taught Asbestos Awareness, Carbon Monoxide Compliance, Integrated Pest Management, Mold Awareness and New York City Lead Paint Safe Work Practices as part of the Next Steps Program, through Hostos Community College in The Bronx & The City University of New York, for the NYC Department of Correction, to inmates at the Rikers Island Jail facility, to help them learn skills to get employment upon their release and to help reduce violence in the jails.

Last Fall he testified before the EPA in Washington, D.C. at a Regulatory Reform Hearing, in an effort to save the RRP program from regulatory cuts under the Trump Administration.

He was appointed in 1999 by the NJ State Legislature to the New Jersey Human Relations Council (NJHRC) (www.njhrc.og), which deals with issues of bias and prejudice reduction, and where he served for two years as Vice-Chair. In 2014-2015 he served as the Chair of the NJHRC Advisory Board, working on human relations and civil right issues in the state.

Steve is a member of both the Jersey City, NJ and the Hoboken, NJ Community Emergency Response Teams, made up of  trained volunteers who aid disaster victims when emergency responders are not readily available due to an overwhelming demand for their services. He is trained in emergency preparedness, mental health first aid, fire safety, medical operations, first aid, light search & rescue, disaster psychology and terrorism awareness.  He is a trained weather spotter for the National Weather Service Skywarn Program and an FCC  licensed amateur radio operator (KD2FWU).

He is also a Trainer for World Cares Center, where he teaches several classes, including flood and disaster resiliency and response.

Steve has expertise in building operations and management, holding a Certificate in Advanced Property Management Techniques from The City of New York, Department of Housing Preservation and Development. He is a New York Accredited Realty Manager, as designated by the New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM).

Outside of real estate, Steve is a commercial print model and actor who he has appeared in national newspaper and magazine ads (Vytorin & Jet Blue) as well as on several TV shows on the Discovery Channel (where he played an Irish mobster in "Paddywhacked" , a History of the Irish mob in America), The History Channel and as a high school principal on an MTV show.

Among his past jobs, Steve worked as an aide in the White House, in Washington, DC, during the Carter Administration.

Steve has a BA in Urban Affairs from George Washington University and a JD/MBA from Washington University, in St. Louis, MO. 

He can be reached at: [email protected]

Chapter 11 – Human Rights and Fair Housing

• Describe the evolution of fair housing laws.

• Identify examples of discrimination.

• Explain federal Fair Housing Laws and practices.

• Define elements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Utilize acceptable advertising guidelines.

• Identify implications of violation fair housingmandates.

• Describe the elements of New York State law related tofair housing.

• Recognize the authority of the New York Civil RightsCommission.

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Class Real Estate Finance

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

Chapter 6 – Deeds

• The purpose of a deed.

• Essential elements of a valid deed.

• How to distinguish among the different forms of deeds.

• About a property’s legal description.

• Methods of transferring title.

Chapter 6-A – Real Estate Closings

• The purpose of the public records system.

• The significance of a marketable title.

• The documents necessary for closing.

• Which closing costs are paid by a buyer and by aseller.

• How to calculate prorations.

Among the many topics, this class will include:

This course will cover the laws concerning residential and non-residential tenancies in New York. It will address the rights and obligations of owners and occupants. The course will analyze lease provisions of rent-regulated apartments and commercial properties. The termination of the landlord-tenant relationship including legal proceedings will be discussed in detail.

Chapter 5 – Easements and Liens

• Differentiate types of easements and who benefits fromthem.

• How easements may be created.

• The difference between easements and licenses.

• The difference between encumbrances and encroachments.

• Various types of liens.

• The impact of liens on property.

• Adverse possession and the requirements necessary for it.

Among the many topics, this class will include:

This course will cover the laws concerning residential and non-residential tenancies in New York. It will address the rights and obligations of owners and occupants. The course will analyze lease provisions of rent-regulated apartments and commercial properties. The termination of the landlord-tenant relationship including legal proceedings will be discussed in detail.

Class Real Estate Investments/Math

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

Chapter 12 – Contracts and Contract Preparation

• Basic concepts of contract law.

• The essential elements of a valid contract.

• How the statute of frauds applies to contracts.

• How contracts may be terminated.

• What information is needed to prepare a sales contract.

Chapter 12-A – Leases

• How to distinguish among the different types ofleasehold estates.

• The purpose of different types of lease options.

• How covenants affect lease contracts.

• How leases may be terminated and when it is acceptableto begin the process of eviction.

• The difference between rent control and rentstabilization.

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Ideal Properties

Chapter 1 – The Independent Contractor or Employee

• Differentiate between employees and independentcontractors.

• Identify the criteria that must be met to be classifiedas an independent contractor.

• Describe state and federal laws related to independentcontractors.

Chapter 1-A – Real Estate License Law

• List the different types of real estate licensecatergories.

• Identify the types of real estate brokers licenses.

• Explain the requirements to become a real estate brokeror salesperson.

• Explain a broker’s responsibility to the salesperson.

• Identify acts that could warrant the suspension orrevocation of a license.

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9930381930

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

LG Fairmont

Chapter 2 – Law of Agency

• Describe ways in which an agency relationship iscreated.

• Identify legal forms of agency in New York.

• Define different types of agency relationships.

• Explain circumstances that may terminate the agencyrelationship.

• Identify the fiduciary duties an agent owes to aclient.

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

Highline Residential

Chapter 7 – Estates and Interests

• The elements and characteristics of real property.

• What constitutes real property and personal property.

• The difference between freehold and leasehold estates.

• Alternate ways people can take ownership of realproperty.

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Chapter 19 – Commercial and Investment Properties 1

• License requirements for commercial real estate.

• Considerations for different types of investmentproperties.

• How rent is calculated on commercial space.

• How commercial leases are structured.

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Keller Williams NYC

(No DOS 2015 Approval)

The course is designed to provide a practical understanding of real estate finance and investments
-  Introducing students to methods for collecting, estimating, calculating, and analyzing the critical quantitative real estate "measures of performance";
-  Having students understand the relative importance of these "measures of performance" and the underlying reasons for their importance

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John has been in the Real Estate and Finance industry since 1989.He started his finance career at American Funding a Brooklyn based mortgage Brokerage company.  He became the manager for the Sheep’s head bay branch and Developed American Funding’s Commercial Department.  It was John’s love of the complexity of commercial Finance that move him to seek out Commercial financing companies.  He became a Managing director at Marine Merchant international bank based in Long Island to learn more about commercial and business loan financing.  From there John moved to become a branch manager for GHMC, and then built a commercial Branch for All Money Mortgage Bankers before finding his home at Diversified financial.

He started Diversified Residential and Commercial Services 11 years ago after his partners retired, and holds his NY Real Estate Brokers license since 2004 and His Pennsylvania Brokers license since 2012. Diversified is a  Full service real estate brokerage company and also a Commercial and residential mortgage brokerage company.  John has financed 100’s of Millions of dollars of properties in 39 of the 50 states in the country, with his largest financing transaction to date of $22,800,000.

Highline Residential

Chapter 4 – Law of Agency

• Other Types of Disclosure and Antitrust Laws

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This course will provide an introduction to the property management field with emphasis upon the various roles and responsibilities of the property manager in both residential and commercial settings, and practical methods of interacting with property managers and management companies in connection with real estate transactions.

Overview of the Property Management Field

1. Responsibilities Of The Residential Property Manager 

2. Responsibilities Of The Commercial Property Manager 

3. Fiduciary Duties Of A Property Manager 

4. How Management Companies Work

The Relationship Between Property Managers and Real Estate Licensees

1. The Property Manager And You: Friends or Foes? 

2. Dealing With Property Managers In Real Estate Transactions

• Sales 

• Rentals

    3.   Wearing Two Hats: When Licensees Work For A Brokerage Firm That Also Manages           Buildings

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John has been in the Real Estate and Finance industry since 1989.He started his finance career at American Funding a Brooklyn based mortgage Brokerage company.  He became the manager for the Sheep’s head bay branch and Developed American Funding’s Commercial Department.  It was John’s love of the complexity of commercial Finance that move him to seek out Commercial financing companies.  He became a Managing director at Marine Merchant international bank based in Long Island to learn more about commercial and business loan financing.  From there John moved to become a branch manager for GHMC, and then built a commercial Branch for All Money Mortgage Bankers before finding his home at Diversified financial.

He started Diversified Residential and Commercial Services 11 years ago after his partners retired, and holds his NY Real Estate Brokers license since 2004 and His Pennsylvania Brokers license since 2012. Diversified is a  Full service real estate brokerage company and also a Commercial and residential mortgage brokerage company.  John has financed 100’s of Millions of dollars of properties in 39 of the 50 states in the country, with his largest financing transaction to date of $22,800,000.

Chapter 8 – Land Use Regulations

• How restrictive covenants are created and terminated.

• The purpose of zoning and how it is classified.

• Regulations related to the subdivision of land.

• How land use regulations are enforced.

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Chapter 5 – Easements and Liens

• Differentiate types of easements and who benefits fromthem.

• How easements may be created.

• The difference between easements and licenses.

• The difference between encumbrances and encroachments.

• Various types of liens.

• The impact of liens on property.

• Adverse possession and the requirements necessary for it.

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Ideal Properties

Cooper & Cooper

Mr. Jordan Cooper, Partner: Jordan was a Top Producer at a large real estate firm for several years prior to co-founding Cooper & Cooper with his brother, Jeremy.  Jordan served as an investment banker at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in the Financial Institutions Group.  His deal experience includes several high-profile transactions, most notably the $3 billion demutualization & IPO of Prudential Insurance, and the $30 billion acquisition of Associates First Capital by Citigroup.  Jordan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Harvard University with a degree in Economics.

LG Fairmont

Chapter 6 – Deeds

• The purpose of a deed.

• Essential elements of a valid deed.

• How to distinguish among the different forms of deeds.

• About a property’s legal description.

• Methods of transferring title.

Chapter 6-A – Real Estate Closings

• The purpose of the public records system.

• The significance of a marketable title.

• The documents necessary for closing.

• Which closing costs are paid by a buyer and by aseller.

• How to calculate prorations.

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Chapter 20 – Commercial and Investment Properties 2

• Characteristics of real property investment.

• How risk affects property investment.

• The components of the cash flow model and how it isapplied to most investment opportunities.

• How to evaluate the income potential of an investmentproperty and determine its value to an investor.

Chapter 9 – Construction Basics

• Which building codes direct construction in New YorkState.

• The requirements to complete a construction project.

• The major systems that run a home, including heating,cooling, plumbing, electrical, and waste systems.

• The mandated guarantees and warranties for newconstruction and renovations.

Chapter 9A – Environmental Issues and Property Concerns

• What New York State environmental law requires.

• Why the EPA was established and what it does.

• What constitutes wetlands and why they are protected.

• How to recognize common environmental hazards and howto deal with them.

• The real estate professional’s obligations related toenvironmental issues.

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Chapter 7 – Estates and Interests

• The elements and characteristics of real property.

• What constitutes real property and personal property.

• The difference between freehold and leasehold estates.

• Alternate ways people can take ownership of realproperty.

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Neil Fuchs started his professional career in commercial banking where he worked as a financial analyst for Heller Financial and National Westminster Bank analyzing companies for the purpose of lending money. 

In 1988, He started his career in Real Estate when he joined a large Manhattan firm as their controller. He became increasingly interested in the customer relationships and how they impacted the company, and in 2006 he became the Director of Human Resources at the same firm and was responsible for hiring staff and independent contractors as well as handling all aspects of customer service with landlords, clients and customers. He also created and successfully launched a vendor services program that would provide valuable vendors to customers. 

In 2013, Neil brought his expertise to BOND New York as the Director of Human Resources where he in charge of all hiring and customer service issues. He has also recently launched ON THE MOVE, a vendor service program for BOND customers to help them with all of their settling-in needs.

Chapter 11 – Human Rights and Fair Housing

• Describe the evolution of fair housing laws.

• Identify examples of discrimination.

• Explain federal Fair Housing Laws and practices.

• Define elements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Utilize acceptable advertising guidelines.

• Identify implications of violation fair housingmandates.

• Describe the elements of New York State law related tofair housing.

• Recognize the authority of the New York Civil RightsCommission.

Corcoran is so much more than a full service real estate firm. We're a group of talented people with a passion for finding the best way of living. People who make every effort to help you live who you are. This philosophy guides everything we do at Corcoran to help our clients find homes where they can come to life. For 45 years, we haven't just been around the block. We've been around nearly every block of New York City. In 2003, we expanded into the Hamptons and South Florida. Today we are affiliated with over 2,200 independent agents, have 25 offices and sales that have reached more than $21 billion annually.

Chapter 12 – Contracts and Contract Preparation

• Basic concepts of contract law.

• The essential elements of a valid contract.

• How the statute of frauds applies to contracts.

• How contracts may be terminated.

• What information is needed to prepare a sales contract.

Chapter 12-A – Leases

• How to distinguish among the different types ofleasehold estates.

• The purpose of different types of lease options.

• How covenants affect lease contracts.

• How leases may be terminated and when it is acceptableto begin the process of eviction.

• The difference between rent control and rentstabilization.

Chapter 8 – Land Use Regulations

• How restrictive covenants are created and terminated.

• The purpose of zoning and how it is classified.

• Regulations related to the subdivision of land.

• How land use regulations are enforced.

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Chapter 20 – Commercial and Investment Properties 2

• Characteristics of real property investment.

• How risk affects property investment.

• The components of the cash flow model and how it isapplied to most investment opportunities.

• How to evaluate the income potential of an investmentproperty and determine its value to an investor.

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Chapter 10 – The Valuation and Process and PricingProperties

• Differentiate between comparative market analysis andappraisals.

• Discuss the definition of market value.

• Explain the difference between value, price, and cost.

• Explain how and why a SMA is used.

• Explain the salesperson’s role in the valuation processand pricing properties.

• List the three approaches to determining value.

Chapter 10-A – Real Estate Math

• Measure square footage and acreage.

• Calculate commission.

• Calculate the net to seller.

• Calculate annual interest.

• Calculate percentage of profit and loss.

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TBD

NYREI School Exam

Chapter 9 – Construction Basics

• Which building codes direct construction in New YorkState.

• The requirements to complete a construction project.

• The major systems that run a home, including heating,cooling, plumbing, electrical, and waste systems.

• The mandated guarantees and warranties for newconstruction and renovations.

Chapter 9A – Environmental Issues and Property Concerns

• What New York State environmental law requires.

• Why the EPA was established and what it does.

• What constitutes wetlands and why they are protected.

• How to recognize common environmental hazards and howto deal with them.

• The real estate professional’s obligations related toenvironmental issues.

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

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Chapter 15 – Municipal Agencies

• The administrative divisions within New York State.

• The roles and responsibilities of municipal agencies inNew York State.

• How these agencies can help you as a real estateprofessional.

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Mix and match any of our 3.75-hour and 7.5-hour classes to make up your required 22.5 hours.

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Steve Landfield boasts an accomplished background and years of experience in commercial leasing and sales, real estate education, and environmental safety training. In the brokerage arena, Steve has closed commercial transactions with several Manhattan real estate firms, including his own,  the former NYC Homes, where he was a partner. Steve has been at Nest Seekers International for over 9 years, where he specializes in the leasing of retail, office, and other commercial spaces, as well as investment building sales, development sites and purchases.

Fueling his success in serving clients in all areas of the business is his reputation in the world of real estate education. Steve is a New York State Approved Real Estate Instructor, teaching at the New York Real Estate Institute, New York’s largest real estate training school, where his  popular “Introduction to Commercial Real Estate” continuing education class led to his development of “Certificate in Commercial Real Estate”  which is a a three-day basic but comprehensive survey of commercial leasing and sales. He quite possibly teaches more commercial brokers and salespersons than anyone else in New York City.

Steve teaches sales licensing classes in Commercial Real Estate, Basic Construction, Environmental Issues, the Valuation Process and Real Estate Math, as well as his own class: "Commercial Real Estate Building Investments", where he teaches brokers how to analyze commercial building finances, utilize 1031's and the basics of New York City zoining and development rights. 

He developed and teaches an “Introduction to Environmental Health Hazards", which is a unique real estate class held at The New York Real Estate Institute. The course covers the hostory, dangers and remediation of lead, mold, asbestos, and radon hazards for real estate professionals and how to deal with them in sales and urental transactions. He is approved by the New York State, Department of State as a Technical Instructor for Home Inspectors & Appraisers for this class.

Steve is also a Real Estate Instructor in the Division of Continuing & Professional Studies at Baruch College - City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City, where he teaches "Health & Safety Codes for Facilities", "Facility Management"  and "Dealing With Distressed Properties" among other courses.

Steve is the lead trainer for the Wold Cares Center in New York City, where he teaches How to Stay Safe During Pandemic and Communicable Disease Outbreaks, as well as Emotional Resiliency in Emergency Response and Opioid Prevention and Response.

Steve is a FEMA Disaster Housing Inspector with WSP USA Inspection Services. A part-time job, housing inspectors travel to federally determined disaster areas after earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters to confirm damage to homes and personal property impacted during the disaster, in order to assist the U.S. federal government in determining the level of federal aid to be granted to disaster survivors.

Steve was also a Real Estate Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Learning Express, LLC, for whom he reviewed the content and accuracy of real estate sales and broker's exams for use in online licensing exam preparation for the national real estate exam, for those states giving that test as a portion of their licensing requirements.

Supplementing his real estate industry knowledge, is Steve’s background as an Industry Skills Instructor, and his extensive knowledge of the environmental hazards found in residential and commercial buildings. He is an EPA Certified Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor, allowing him to perform residential lead-based paint risk assessments, which includes performing on-site inspections, taking samples, determining the severity of lead hazards, and developing options for eliminating those hazards. He is an expert in lead paint health hazards and safe removal procedures. He is also a Principal Instructor in EPA/HUD Lead-Paint Safe Work Practices for Renovation, Repair and Painting.

He is presently a Lead Compliand Consultant for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), wher he ispects lead abatement work for safe completion, in accordance with EPA and HUD rules.

He works with Environmental Education Associates (EEA) and The Safety Group, Ltd., as a Principal  Instructor, where he teaches initial and renewal classes in EPA Lead-Based Paint Safely for Renovation, Repair & Painting. He is heavily involved in the training of hundreds of workers at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), after a recent city investigation revealed that they had not been trained in lead safe work practices or in the inspection for lead in NYCHA housing.

Steve is also a Principal Instructor for Environmental Education Associates, in New York State Mold Assessor, Mold Remediation Contractor & Mold Abatement Worker training for licensing under the New York State mold professionals law, effective January 1, 2016, being administered by the NY State Department of Labor. He has completed OSHA 30 hour general industry safety training.  He has traveled the country, giving EPA Lead Certified Renovation, Repair & Painting training classes. He is a licensed New York State Mold Assessor as well as a Mold Abatement Worker - Supervisor.

Steve is also an Environmental Training Instructor for ZotaPro Professional Training and Airtek Environmental Corp. teaching lead, mold and safety classes.

Steve also teaches industry safety courses in NYC Lead Safe Work Practices and in Mold and Asbestos Awareness, Bedbug Awareness, Carbon Monoxide Compliance, "Chemical Safety in the Workplace", Integrated Pest Management and "How To Manage Renovation Projects" for New York City building superintendents, at Local 32BJ Thomas Shortman Training Fund of the Service Employees International Union. If you want to become a certified union building superintendent in New York City, chances are you’ll take environmental safety classes with him. 

In 2015-2016, he taught Asbestos Awareness, Carbon Monoxide Compliance, Integrated Pest Management, Mold Awareness and New York City Lead Paint Safe Work Practices as part of the Next Steps Program, through Hostos Community College in The Bronx & The City University of New York, for the NYC Department of Correction, to inmates at the Rikers Island Jail facility, to help them learn skills to get employment upon their release and to help reduce violence in the jails.

Last Fall he testified before the EPA in Washington, D.C. at a Regulatory Reform Hearing, in an effort to save the RRP program from regulatory cuts under the Trump Administration.

He was appointed in 1999 by the NJ State Legislature to the New Jersey Human Relations Council (NJHRC) (www.njhrc.og), which deals with issues of bias and prejudice reduction, and where he served for two years as Vice-Chair. In 2014-2015 he served as the Chair of the NJHRC Advisory Board, working on human relations and civil right issues in the state.

Steve is a member of both the Jersey City, NJ and the Hoboken, NJ Community Emergency Response Teams, made up of  trained volunteers who aid disaster victims when emergency responders are not readily available due to an overwhelming demand for their services. He is trained in emergency preparedness, mental health first aid, fire safety, medical operations, first aid, light search & rescue, disaster psychology and terrorism awareness.  He is a trained weather spotter for the National Weather Service Skywarn Program and an FCC  licensed amateur radio operator (KD2FWU).

He is also a Trainer for World Cares Center, where he teaches several classes, including flood and disaster resiliency and response.

Steve has expertise in building operations and management, holding a Certificate in Advanced Property Management Techniques from The City of New York, Department of Housing Preservation and Development. He is a New York Accredited Realty Manager, as designated by the New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM).

Outside of real estate, Steve is a commercial print model and actor who he has appeared in national newspaper and magazine ads (Vytorin & Jet Blue) as well as on several TV shows on the Discovery Channel (where he played an Irish mobster in "Paddywhacked" , a History of the Irish mob in America), The History Channel and as a high school principal on an MTV show.

Among his past jobs, Steve worked as an aide in the White House, in Washington, DC, during the Carter Administration.

Steve has a BA in Urban Affairs from George Washington University and a JD/MBA from Washington University, in St. Louis, MO. 

He can be reached at: [email protected]

Kian Real Estate

Class Construction and Development 

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

Chapter 16 – Real Estate Taxes and Assessments

• The purpose of property taxation.

• Who may be exempt from property taxes.

• How properties are assessed and by whom.

• How to calculate property taxes.

• How equalization affects property taxes.

• The process property owners follow to challenge assessments.

Chapter 10 – The Valuation and Process and PricingProperties

• Differentiate between comparative market analysis andappraisals.

• Discuss the definition of market value.

• Explain the difference between value, price, and cost.

• Explain how and why a SMA is used.

• Explain the salesperson’s role in the valuation processand pricing properties.

• List the three approaches to determining value.

Chapter 10-A – Real Estate Math

• Measure square footage and acreage.

• Calculate commission.

• Calculate the net to seller.

• Calculate annual interest.

• Calculate percentage of profit and loss.

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TBD

NYREI School Exam

Class Conveyance of Real Property

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

Chapter 17 – Condominiums and Cooperatives

• What a condominium is, how it is developed, and how itoperates.

• Considerations which condominium purchase andownership.

• Requirements for the sale and purchase of cooperatives.

• How condos and co-ops differ.

• How a condop is created.

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BBR handouts will be provided during the morning and afternoon session of the lecture

This course is designed to introduce and familiarize real estate professionals with current issues involved with asbestos, lead, mold and radon in commercial, institutional and residential structures. Property transfer practices now include specific procedures and practices for disclosure and recordkeeping for the presence of environmental health hazards. Attendees can expect to become familiar with these standard practices, as well as the regulatory infrastructure associated with the issue and services that exist to respond to the need.

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Steve Landfield boasts an accomplished background and years of experience in commercial leasing and sales, real estate education, and environmental safety training. In the brokerage arena, Steve has closed commercial transactions with several Manhattan real estate firms, including his own,  the former NYC Homes, where he was a partner. Steve has been at Nest Seekers International for over 9 years, where he specializes in the leasing of retail, office, and other commercial spaces, as well as investment building sales, development sites and purchases.

Fueling his success in serving clients in all areas of the business is his reputation in the world of real estate education. Steve is a New York State Approved Real Estate Instructor, teaching at the New York Real Estate Institute, New York’s largest real estate training school, where his  popular “Introduction to Commercial Real Estate” continuing education class led to his development of “Certificate in Commercial Real Estate”  which is a a three-day basic but comprehensive survey of commercial leasing and sales. He quite possibly teaches more commercial brokers and salespersons than anyone else in New York City.

Steve teaches sales licensing classes in Commercial Real Estate, Basic Construction, Environmental Issues, the Valuation Process and Real Estate Math, as well as his own class: "Commercial Real Estate Building Investments", where he teaches brokers how to analyze commercial building finances, utilize 1031's and the basics of New York City zoining and development rights. 

He developed and teaches an “Introduction to Environmental Health Hazards", which is a unique real estate class held at The New York Real Estate Institute. The course covers the hostory, dangers and remediation of lead, mold, asbestos, and radon hazards for real estate professionals and how to deal with them in sales and urental transactions. He is approved by the New York State, Department of State as a Technical Instructor for Home Inspectors & Appraisers for this class.

Steve is also a Real Estate Instructor in the Division of Continuing & Professional Studies at Baruch College - City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City, where he teaches "Health & Safety Codes for Facilities", "Facility Management"  and "Dealing With Distressed Properties" among other courses.

Steve is the lead trainer for the Wold Cares Center in New York City, where he teaches How to Stay Safe During Pandemic and Communicable Disease Outbreaks, as well as Emotional Resiliency in Emergency Response and Opioid Prevention and Response.

Steve is a FEMA Disaster Housing Inspector with WSP USA Inspection Services. A part-time job, housing inspectors travel to federally determined disaster areas after earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters to confirm damage to homes and personal property impacted during the disaster, in order to assist the U.S. federal government in determining the level of federal aid to be granted to disaster survivors.

Steve was also a Real Estate Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Learning Express, LLC, for whom he reviewed the content and accuracy of real estate sales and broker's exams for use in online licensing exam preparation for the national real estate exam, for those states giving that test as a portion of their licensing requirements.

Supplementing his real estate industry knowledge, is Steve’s background as an Industry Skills Instructor, and his extensive knowledge of the environmental hazards found in residential and commercial buildings. He is an EPA Certified Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor, allowing him to perform residential lead-based paint risk assessments, which includes performing on-site inspections, taking samples, determining the severity of lead hazards, and developing options for eliminating those hazards. He is an expert in lead paint health hazards and safe removal procedures. He is also a Principal Instructor in EPA/HUD Lead-Paint Safe Work Practices for Renovation, Repair and Painting.

He is presently a Lead Compliand Consultant for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), wher he ispects lead abatement work for safe completion, in accordance with EPA and HUD rules.

He works with Environmental Education Associates (EEA) and The Safety Group, Ltd., as a Principal  Instructor, where he teaches initial and renewal classes in EPA Lead-Based Paint Safely for Renovation, Repair & Painting. He is heavily involved in the training of hundreds of workers at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), after a recent city investigation revealed that they had not been trained in lead safe work practices or in the inspection for lead in NYCHA housing.

Steve is also a Principal Instructor for Environmental Education Associates, in New York State Mold Assessor, Mold Remediation Contractor & Mold Abatement Worker training for licensing under the New York State mold professionals law, effective January 1, 2016, being administered by the NY State Department of Labor. He has completed OSHA 30 hour general industry safety training.  He has traveled the country, giving EPA Lead Certified Renovation, Repair & Painting training classes. He is a licensed New York State Mold Assessor as well as a Mold Abatement Worker - Supervisor.

Steve is also an Environmental Training Instructor for ZotaPro Professional Training and Airtek Environmental Corp. teaching lead, mold and safety classes.

Steve also teaches industry safety courses in NYC Lead Safe Work Practices and in Mold and Asbestos Awareness, Bedbug Awareness, Carbon Monoxide Compliance, "Chemical Safety in the Workplace", Integrated Pest Management and "How To Manage Renovation Projects" for New York City building superintendents, at Local 32BJ Thomas Shortman Training Fund of the Service Employees International Union. If you want to become a certified union building superintendent in New York City, chances are you’ll take environmental safety classes with him. 

In 2015-2016, he taught Asbestos Awareness, Carbon Monoxide Compliance, Integrated Pest Management, Mold Awareness and New York City Lead Paint Safe Work Practices as part of the Next Steps Program, through Hostos Community College in The Bronx & The City University of New York, for the NYC Department of Correction, to inmates at the Rikers Island Jail facility, to help them learn skills to get employment upon their release and to help reduce violence in the jails.

Last Fall he testified before the EPA in Washington, D.C. at a Regulatory Reform Hearing, in an effort to save the RRP program from regulatory cuts under the Trump Administration.

He was appointed in 1999 by the NJ State Legislature to the New Jersey Human Relations Council (NJHRC) (www.njhrc.og), which deals with issues of bias and prejudice reduction, and where he served for two years as Vice-Chair. In 2014-2015 he served as the Chair of the NJHRC Advisory Board, working on human relations and civil right issues in the state.

Steve is a member of both the Jersey City, NJ and the Hoboken, NJ Community Emergency Response Teams, made up of  trained volunteers who aid disaster victims when emergency responders are not readily available due to an overwhelming demand for their services. He is trained in emergency preparedness, mental health first aid, fire safety, medical operations, first aid, light search & rescue, disaster psychology and terrorism awareness.  He is a trained weather spotter for the National Weather Service Skywarn Program and an FCC  licensed amateur radio operator (KD2FWU).

He is also a Trainer for World Cares Center, where he teaches several classes, including flood and disaster resiliency and response.

Steve has expertise in building operations and management, holding a Certificate in Advanced Property Management Techniques from The City of New York, Department of Housing Preservation and Development. He is a New York Accredited Realty Manager, as designated by the New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM).

Outside of real estate, Steve is a commercial print model and actor who he has appeared in national newspaper and magazine ads (Vytorin & Jet Blue) as well as on several TV shows on the Discovery Channel (where he played an Irish mobster in "Paddywhacked" , a History of the Irish mob in America), The History Channel and as a high school principal on an MTV show.

Among his past jobs, Steve worked as an aide in the White House, in Washington, DC, during the Carter Administration.

Steve has a BA in Urban Affairs from George Washington University and a JD/MBA from Washington University, in St. Louis, MO. 

He can be reached at: [email protected]

Chapter 18 – Property Management

• Licensing requirements for property managers in NewYork.

• What skills are necessary to be a successful propertymanager.

• What comprises the management agreement used to set upand support property management.

• Which budgets and reports property managers mustdevelop and analyze.

• How to effectively advertise, market, and lease managedproperties.

Class Property Managemeny

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

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Chapter 19 – Commercial and Investment Properties 1

• License requirements for commercial real estate.

• Considerations for different types of investmentproperties.

• How rent is calculated on commercial space.

• How commercial leases are structured.

Ideal Properties

Chapter 15 – Municipal Agencies

• The administrative divisions within New York State.

• The roles and responsibilities of municipal agencies inNew York State.

• How these agencies can help you as a real estateprofessional.

Take Steve's Classes Here - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9130806038

Steve Landfield boasts an accomplished background and years of experience in commercial leasing and sales, real estate education, and environmental safety training. In the brokerage arena, Steve has closed commercial transactions with several Manhattan real estate firms, including his own,  the former NYC Homes, where he was a partner. Steve has been at Nest Seekers International for over 9 years, where he specializes in the leasing of retail, office, and other commercial spaces, as well as investment building sales, development sites and purchases.

Fueling his success in serving clients in all areas of the business is his reputation in the world of real estate education. Steve is a New York State Approved Real Estate Instructor, teaching at the New York Real Estate Institute, New York’s largest real estate training school, where his  popular “Introduction to Commercial Real Estate” continuing education class led to his development of “Certificate in Commercial Real Estate”  which is a a three-day basic but comprehensive survey of commercial leasing and sales. He quite possibly teaches more commercial brokers and salespersons than anyone else in New York City.

Steve teaches sales licensing classes in Commercial Real Estate, Basic Construction, Environmental Issues, the Valuation Process and Real Estate Math, as well as his own class: "Commercial Real Estate Building Investments", where he teaches brokers how to analyze commercial building finances, utilize 1031's and the basics of New York City zoining and development rights. 

He developed and teaches an “Introduction to Environmental Health Hazards", which is a unique real estate class held at The New York Real Estate Institute. The course covers the hostory, dangers and remediation of lead, mold, asbestos, and radon hazards for real estate professionals and how to deal with them in sales and urental transactions. He is approved by the New York State, Department of State as a Technical Instructor for Home Inspectors & Appraisers for this class.

Steve is also a Real Estate Instructor in the Division of Continuing & Professional Studies at Baruch College - City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City, where he teaches "Health & Safety Codes for Facilities", "Facility Management"  and "Dealing With Distressed Properties" among other courses.

Steve is the lead trainer for the Wold Cares Center in New York City, where he teaches How to Stay Safe During Pandemic and Communicable Disease Outbreaks, as well as Emotional Resiliency in Emergency Response and Opioid Prevention and Response.

Steve is a FEMA Disaster Housing Inspector with WSP USA Inspection Services. A part-time job, housing inspectors travel to federally determined disaster areas after earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters to confirm damage to homes and personal property impacted during the disaster, in order to assist the U.S. federal government in determining the level of federal aid to be granted to disaster survivors.

Steve was also a Real Estate Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Learning Express, LLC, for whom he reviewed the content and accuracy of real estate sales and broker's exams for use in online licensing exam preparation for the national real estate exam, for those states giving that test as a portion of their licensing requirements.

Supplementing his real estate industry knowledge, is Steve’s background as an Industry Skills Instructor, and his extensive knowledge of the environmental hazards found in residential and commercial buildings. He is an EPA Certified Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor, allowing him to perform residential lead-based paint risk assessments, which includes performing on-site inspections, taking samples, determining the severity of lead hazards, and developing options for eliminating those hazards. He is an expert in lead paint health hazards and safe removal procedures. He is also a Principal Instructor in EPA/HUD Lead-Paint Safe Work Practices for Renovation, Repair and Painting.

He is presently a Lead Compliand Consultant for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), wher he ispects lead abatement work for safe completion, in accordance with EPA and HUD rules.

He works with Environmental Education Associates (EEA) and The Safety Group, Ltd., as a Principal  Instructor, where he teaches initial and renewal classes in EPA Lead-Based Paint Safely for Renovation, Repair & Painting. He is heavily involved in the training of hundreds of workers at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), after a recent city investigation revealed that they had not been trained in lead safe work practices or in the inspection for lead in NYCHA housing.

Steve is also a Principal Instructor for Environmental Education Associates, in New York State Mold Assessor, Mold Remediation Contractor & Mold Abatement Worker training for licensing under the New York State mold professionals law, effective January 1, 2016, being administered by the NY State Department of Labor. He has completed OSHA 30 hour general industry safety training.  He has traveled the country, giving EPA Lead Certified Renovation, Repair & Painting training classes. He is a licensed New York State Mold Assessor as well as a Mold Abatement Worker - Supervisor.

Steve is also an Environmental Training Instructor for ZotaPro Professional Training and Airtek Environmental Corp. teaching lead, mold and safety classes.

Steve also teaches industry safety courses in NYC Lead Safe Work Practices and in Mold and Asbestos Awareness, Bedbug Awareness, Carbon Monoxide Compliance, "Chemical Safety in the Workplace", Integrated Pest Management and "How To Manage Renovation Projects" for New York City building superintendents, at Local 32BJ Thomas Shortman Training Fund of the Service Employees International Union. If you want to become a certified union building superintendent in New York City, chances are you’ll take environmental safety classes with him. 

In 2015-2016, he taught Asbestos Awareness, Carbon Monoxide Compliance, Integrated Pest Management, Mold Awareness and New York City Lead Paint Safe Work Practices as part of the Next Steps Program, through Hostos Community College in The Bronx & The City University of New York, for the NYC Department of Correction, to inmates at the Rikers Island Jail facility, to help them learn skills to get employment upon their release and to help reduce violence in the jails.

Last Fall he testified before the EPA in Washington, D.C. at a Regulatory Reform Hearing, in an effort to save the RRP program from regulatory cuts under the Trump Administration.

He was appointed in 1999 by the NJ State Legislature to the New Jersey Human Relations Council (NJHRC) (www.njhrc.og), which deals with issues of bias and prejudice reduction, and where he served for two years as Vice-Chair. In 2014-2015 he served as the Chair of the NJHRC Advisory Board, working on human relations and civil right issues in the state.

Steve is a member of both the Jersey City, NJ and the Hoboken, NJ Community Emergency Response Teams, made up of  trained volunteers who aid disaster victims when emergency responders are not readily available due to an overwhelming demand for their services. He is trained in emergency preparedness, mental health first aid, fire safety, medical operations, first aid, light search & rescue, disaster psychology and terrorism awareness.  He is a trained weather spotter for the National Weather Service Skywarn Program and an FCC  licensed amateur radio operator (KD2FWU).

He is also a Trainer for World Cares Center, where he teaches several classes, including flood and disaster resiliency and response.

Steve has expertise in building operations and management, holding a Certificate in Advanced Property Management Techniques from The City of New York, Department of Housing Preservation and Development. He is a New York Accredited Realty Manager, as designated by the New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM).

Outside of real estate, Steve is a commercial print model and actor who he has appeared in national newspaper and magazine ads (Vytorin & Jet Blue) as well as on several TV shows on the Discovery Channel (where he played an Irish mobster in "Paddywhacked" , a History of the Irish mob in America), The History Channel and as a high school principal on an MTV show.

Among his past jobs, Steve worked as an aide in the White House, in Washington, DC, during the Carter Administration.

Steve has a BA in Urban Affairs from George Washington University and a JD/MBA from Washington University, in St. Louis, MO. 

He can be reached at: [email protected]

Class Taxes & Assessments/Local concerns

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

Chapter 16 – Real Estate Taxes and Assessments

• The purpose of property taxation.

• Who may be exempt from property taxes.

• How properties are assessed and by whom.

• How to calculate property taxes.

• How equalization affects property taxes.

• The process property owners follow to challenge assessments.

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Steve Landfield boasts an accomplished background and years of experience in commercial leasing and sales, real estate education, and environmental safety training. In the brokerage arena, Steve has closed commercial transactions with several Manhattan real estate firms, including his own,  the former NYC Homes, where he was a partner. Steve has been at Nest Seekers International for over 9 years, where he specializes in the leasing of retail, office, and other commercial spaces, as well as investment building sales, development sites and purchases.

Fueling his success in serving clients in all areas of the business is his reputation in the world of real estate education. Steve is a New York State Approved Real Estate Instructor, teaching at the New York Real Estate Institute, New York’s largest real estate training school, where his  popular “Introduction to Commercial Real Estate” continuing education class led to his development of “Certificate in Commercial Real Estate”  which is a a three-day basic but comprehensive survey of commercial leasing and sales. He quite possibly teaches more commercial brokers and salespersons than anyone else in New York City.

Steve teaches sales licensing classes in Commercial Real Estate, Basic Construction, Environmental Issues, the Valuation Process and Real Estate Math, as well as his own class: "Commercial Real Estate Building Investments", where he teaches brokers how to analyze commercial building finances, utilize 1031's and the basics of New York City zoining and development rights. 

He developed and teaches an “Introduction to Environmental Health Hazards", which is a unique real estate class held at The New York Real Estate Institute. The course covers the hostory, dangers and remediation of lead, mold, asbestos, and radon hazards for real estate professionals and how to deal with them in sales and urental transactions. He is approved by the New York State, Department of State as a Technical Instructor for Home Inspectors & Appraisers for this class.

Steve is also a Real Estate Instructor in the Division of Continuing & Professional Studies at Baruch College - City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City, where he teaches "Health & Safety Codes for Facilities", "Facility Management"  and "Dealing With Distressed Properties" among other courses.

Steve is the lead trainer for the Wold Cares Center in New York City, where he teaches How to Stay Safe During Pandemic and Communicable Disease Outbreaks, as well as Emotional Resiliency in Emergency Response and Opioid Prevention and Response.

Steve is a FEMA Disaster Housing Inspector with WSP USA Inspection Services. A part-time job, housing inspectors travel to federally determined disaster areas after earthquakes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters to confirm damage to homes and personal property impacted during the disaster, in order to assist the U.S. federal government in determining the level of federal aid to be granted to disaster survivors.

Steve was also a Real Estate Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Learning Express, LLC, for whom he reviewed the content and accuracy of real estate sales and broker's exams for use in online licensing exam preparation for the national real estate exam, for those states giving that test as a portion of their licensing requirements.

Supplementing his real estate industry knowledge, is Steve’s background as an Industry Skills Instructor, and his extensive knowledge of the environmental hazards found in residential and commercial buildings. He is an EPA Certified Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor, allowing him to perform residential lead-based paint risk assessments, which includes performing on-site inspections, taking samples, determining the severity of lead hazards, and developing options for eliminating those hazards. He is an expert in lead paint health hazards and safe removal procedures. He is also a Principal Instructor in EPA/HUD Lead-Paint Safe Work Practices for Renovation, Repair and Painting.

He is presently a Lead Compliand Consultant for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), wher he ispects lead abatement work for safe completion, in accordance with EPA and HUD rules.

He works with Environmental Education Associates (EEA) and The Safety Group, Ltd., as a Principal  Instructor, where he teaches initial and renewal classes in EPA Lead-Based Paint Safely for Renovation, Repair & Painting. He is heavily involved in the training of hundreds of workers at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), after a recent city investigation revealed that they had not been trained in lead safe work practices or in the inspection for lead in NYCHA housing.

Steve is also a Principal Instructor for Environmental Education Associates, in New York State Mold Assessor, Mold Remediation Contractor & Mold Abatement Worker training for licensing under the New York State mold professionals law, effective January 1, 2016, being administered by the NY State Department of Labor. He has completed OSHA 30 hour general industry safety training.  He has traveled the country, giving EPA Lead Certified Renovation, Repair & Painting training classes. He is a licensed New York State Mold Assessor as well as a Mold Abatement Worker - Supervisor.

Steve is also an Environmental Training Instructor for ZotaPro Professional Training and Airtek Environmental Corp. teaching lead, mold and safety classes.

Steve also teaches industry safety courses in NYC Lead Safe Work Practices and in Mold and Asbestos Awareness, Bedbug Awareness, Carbon Monoxide Compliance, "Chemical Safety in the Workplace", Integrated Pest Management and "How To Manage Renovation Projects" for New York City building superintendents, at Local 32BJ Thomas Shortman Training Fund of the Service Employees International Union. If you want to become a certified union building superintendent in New York City, chances are you’ll take environmental safety classes with him. 

In 2015-2016, he taught Asbestos Awareness, Carbon Monoxide Compliance, Integrated Pest Management, Mold Awareness and New York City Lead Paint Safe Work Practices as part of the Next Steps Program, through Hostos Community College in The Bronx & The City University of New York, for the NYC Department of Correction, to inmates at the Rikers Island Jail facility, to help them learn skills to get employment upon their release and to help reduce violence in the jails.

Last Fall he testified before the EPA in Washington, D.C. at a Regulatory Reform Hearing, in an effort to save the RRP program from regulatory cuts under the Trump Administration.

He was appointed in 1999 by the NJ State Legislature to the New Jersey Human Relations Council (NJHRC) (www.njhrc.og), which deals with issues of bias and prejudice reduction, and where he served for two years as Vice-Chair. In 2014-2015 he served as the Chair of the NJHRC Advisory Board, working on human relations and civil right issues in the state.

Steve is a member of both the Jersey City, NJ and the Hoboken, NJ Community Emergency Response Teams, made up of  trained volunteers who aid disaster victims when emergency responders are not readily available due to an overwhelming demand for their services. He is trained in emergency preparedness, mental health first aid, fire safety, medical operations, first aid, light search & rescue, disaster psychology and terrorism awareness.  He is a trained weather spotter for the National Weather Service Skywarn Program and an FCC  licensed amateur radio operator (KD2FWU).

He is also a Trainer for World Cares Center, where he teaches several classes, including flood and disaster resiliency and response.

Steve has expertise in building operations and management, holding a Certificate in Advanced Property Management Techniques from The City of New York, Department of Housing Preservation and Development. He is a New York Accredited Realty Manager, as designated by the New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM).

Outside of real estate, Steve is a commercial print model and actor who he has appeared in national newspaper and magazine ads (Vytorin & Jet Blue) as well as on several TV shows on the Discovery Channel (where he played an Irish mobster in "Paddywhacked" , a History of the Irish mob in America), The History Channel and as a high school principal on an MTV show.

Among his past jobs, Steve worked as an aide in the White House, in Washington, DC, during the Carter Administration.

Steve has a BA in Urban Affairs from George Washington University and a JD/MBA from Washington University, in St. Louis, MO. 

He can be reached at: [email protected]

Chapter 20 – Commercial and Investment Properties 2

• Characteristics of real property investment.

• How risk affects property investment.

• The components of the cash flow model and how it isapplied to most investment opportunities.

• How to evaluate the income potential of an investmentproperty and determine its value to an investor.

LG Fairmont

Chapter 11 – Human Rights and Fair Housing

• Describe the evolution of fair housing laws.

• Identify examples of discrimination.

• Explain federal Fair Housing Laws and practices.

• Define elements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Utilize acceptable advertising guidelines.

• Identify implications of violation fair housingmandates.

• Describe the elements of New York State law related tofair housing.

• Recognize the authority of the New York Civil RightsCommission.

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

Highline Residential

Chapter 12 – Contracts and Contract Preparation

• Basic concepts of contract law.

• The essential elements of a valid contract.

• How the statute of frauds applies to contracts.

• How contracts may be terminated.

• What information is needed to prepare a sales contract.

Chapter 12-A – Leases

• How to distinguish among the different types ofleasehold estates.

• The purpose of different types of lease options.

• How covenants affect lease contracts.

• How leases may be terminated and when it is acceptableto begin the process of eviction.

• The difference between rent control and rentstabilization.

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.

Keller Williams NYC

Chapter 11 – Human Rights and Fair Housing

• Describe the evolution of fair housing laws.

• Identify examples of discrimination.

• Explain federal Fair Housing Laws and practices.

• Define elements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Utilize acceptable advertising guidelines.

• Identify implications of violation fair housingmandates.

• Describe the elements of New York State law related tofair housing.

• Recognize the authority of the New York Civil RightsCommission.

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Chapter 1 – The Independent Contractor or Employee

• Differentiate between employees and independentcontractors.

• Identify the criteria that must be met to be classifiedas an independent contractor.

• Describe state and federal laws related to independentcontractors.

Chapter 1-A – Real Estate License Law

• List the different types of real estate licensecatergories.

• Identify the types of real estate brokers licenses.

• Explain the requirements to become a real estate brokeror salesperson.

• Explain a broker’s responsibility to the salesperson.

• Identify acts that could warrant the suspension orrevocation of a license.

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Condominium Development 101 is a course in building and selling a condominium project in New York.  The main focus is on the basic foundation of buying, constructing, financing and selling a residential condominium project.  There are a lot of details that are involved in development which can’t be covered in one class.  The course will touch on the main points of the outline below with a short answer and question after the lecture.  The course is designed for residential brokers to understand the concept from the acquisition of the property to building to the final touches of a turnkey condominium.

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Vince Rocco has spent the past 18 years doing what he loves best...selling NYC real estate.
Vince works at Halstead Real Estate in the downtown Village office.  He is also a member
of the Halstead Development Marketing team selling new condo developments which he
has done for the past 14 years.
Vince is also a radio and podcast host of the very successful and popular show 'Good Morning New York
Real Estate with Vince Rocco'. The show has been broadcasting for the past 6 years.
Vince is also an instructor at NYREI since 2018.

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Real NY

Chapter 12 – Contracts and Contract Preparation

• Basic concepts of contract law.

• The essential elements of a valid contract.

• How the statute of frauds applies to contracts.

• How contracts may be terminated.

• What information is needed to prepare a sales contract.

Chapter 12-A – Leases

• How to distinguish among the different types ofleasehold estates.

• The purpose of different types of lease options.

• How covenants affect lease contracts.

• How leases may be terminated and when it is acceptableto begin the process of eviction.

• The difference between rent control and rentstabilization.

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LG Fairmont

Chapter 15 – Municipal Agencies

• The administrative divisions within New York State.

• The roles and responsibilities of municipal agencies inNew York State.

• How these agencies can help you as a real estateprofessional.

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Ideal Properties

Chapter 5 – Easements and Liens

• Differentiate types of easements and who benefits fromthem.

• How easements may be created.

• The difference between easements and licenses.

• The difference between encumbrances and encroachments.

• Various types of liens.

• The impact of liens on property.

• Adverse possession and the requirements necessary for it.

Condominium Offering Plan - A Brokers Perspective

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Vince Rocco has spent the past 18 years doing what he loves best...selling NYC real estate.
Vince works at Halstead Real Estate in the downtown Village office.  He is also a member
of the Halstead Development Marketing team selling new condo developments which he
has done for the past 14 years.
Vince is also a radio and podcast host of the very successful and popular show 'Good Morning New York
Real Estate with Vince Rocco'. The show has been broadcasting for the past 6 years.
Vince is also an instructor at NYREI since 2018.

Cooper & Cooper

Mr. Jordan Cooper, Partner: Jordan was a Top Producer at a large real estate firm for several years prior to co-founding Cooper & Cooper with his brother, Jeremy.  Jordan served as an investment banker at Goldman, Sachs & Co. in the Financial Institutions Group.  His deal experience includes several high-profile transactions, most notably the $3 billion demutualization & IPO of Prudential Insurance, and the $30 billion acquisition of Associates First Capital by Citigroup.  Jordan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Harvard University with a degree in Economics.

Corcoran is so much more than a full service real estate firm. We're a group of talented people with a passion for finding the best way of living. People who make every effort to help you live who you are. This philosophy guides everything we do at Corcoran to help our clients find homes where they can come to life. For 45 years, we haven't just been around the block. We've been around nearly every block of New York City. In 2003, we expanded into the Hamptons and South Florida. Today we are affiliated with over 2,200 independent agents, have 25 offices and sales that have reached more than $21 billion annually.

Chapter 6 – Deeds

• The purpose of a deed.

• Essential elements of a valid deed.

• How to distinguish among the different forms of deeds.

• About a property’s legal description.

• Methods of transferring title.

Chapter 6-A – Real Estate Closings

• The purpose of the public records system.

• The significance of a marketable title.

• The documents necessary for closing.

• Which closing costs are paid by a buyer and by aseller.

• How to calculate prorations.

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Class: Social Media and Real Estate Marketing

People do everything on their phones today, and as such they expect tobrowse, buy, and sell real estate from the palm of their hand, too. Technologytouches every aspect of the real estate industry today. Buyers can see abirds-eye view of a neighborhood 2,000 miles away through drone footage. Youcan buy a house online without ever taking out a pen to sign a contract.Searching for new listings is as simple as downloading an app, choosing yourlocation, and awaiting notifications with options.More than 70 percent of today’s buyers search for homes online,and 85 percent of real estate agents use texting toget work done. 45 minutes

Lesson Planin Social Media       

1. The Principlesof Social Media Today1hour

2. A Look atVarious Social Media Channels1 hour

a. Facebook

b. Instagram

c. LinkedIn

d. Twitter

e. Skype/Facetime

f. You Tube

3. Developing aSocial Media Strategy and Content – Growing and Engaging Audience1 hour

4. Measuring SocialMedia – gain more followers and expand your reach30 minutes

Goals of the Class:Each of these goals are incorporated into the lessons above

Focus on realistic goals and objectives and how they fitinto an agent’s marketing strategy, as well as align with the organization’soverall marketing strategy.

Look for the company’s tone of voice for social mediasites, their branding so there is not too much of a gap.

Authenticity isvery important, as no one likes a fake personality on social media.

It is important that you stay consistent in your postingsand storytelling always.

Contentprovided must be excellent and consistent.

Content Sharing Best Practices 

Sharing Stories Best Practices 

Video Content Best Practices 

Hashtag Usage Best Practices 

                                                                                                                        TOTAL HOURS: 3.75

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Vince Rocco has spent the past 18 years doing what he loves best...selling NYC real estate.
Vince works at Halstead Real Estate in the downtown Village office.  He is also a member
of the Halstead Development Marketing team selling new condo developments which he
has done for the past 14 years.
Vince is also a radio and podcast host of the very successful and popular show 'Good Morning New York
Real Estate with Vince Rocco'. The show has been broadcasting for the past 6 years.
Vince is also an instructor at NYREI since 2018.

Chapter 16 – Real Estate Taxes and Assessments

• The purpose of property taxation.

• Who may be exempt from property taxes.

• How properties are assessed and by whom.

• How to calculate property taxes.

• How equalization affects property taxes.

• The process property owners follow to challenge assessments.

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Managing Partner at:

Robert P Russo CPA PC

Practicing CPA since 1987. Specializes is Real Estate(including 1031 exchanges), Small businesses and Start-Ups and representation in front of the IRS and NYS Taxing authoirties

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