The document discusses how to develop continuing education courses on government affairs for real estate agents that will be approved by state regulatory boards and benefit agents' businesses. It recommends conducting research to understand what agents want from government affairs and tailoring the courses accordingly. Specifically, the courses should explain how policies affect agents' commissions and present options in a consumer-oriented way. Both live and online delivery formats are considered, along with costs associated with developing, hosting, and marketing the courses.

1. Government Affairs CE Courses How to get your state to approve courses for Continuing Education that grow your Government Affairs program

10. Keep in Mind… What is going to be important to your members… May not necessarily be what’s important to the DRE / REC And what your members see as valuable… Isn’t the same as what the DRE / REC sees as valuable!

13. Getting it Approved What Forms do the DRE / REC Require?

14. Getting it Approved What Materials do you need to send in?

20. Making it Work… Continuing Education has become very inexpensive for agents. They can complete their requirements for about $50 now. As such, offering online learning courses has become more about benefiting their business than fulfilling a requirement.

22. Government Affairs CE Courses How to get your state to approve courses for Continuing Education that grow your Government Affairs program