I JUST DECIDED TO HOLD AN AUGUST CLASS

In response to you who missed my classes and have written me, I have decided to hold another class, my last class for the year, on August 1-12. It will be the same format as the last time, Monday through Saturday, class will be from 9 to 4:30, Sunday will be a take-home midterm. Monday through Thursday of the following week will be the same routine, class from 9-4:30 and the course final will be held on Friday, August 12 from 8-noon. This regimen should prepare you well for the state licensing exam which I expect will be held on August 13. I think that we have the routine worked out so it provides the maximum effectiveness for the result we all want.

Some students have asked about their ability to obtain the books ahead of time so they can digest the information more leisurely. We have found that it is more effective for the students to study in the same order that the assignments are written. The materials will thus be ready a few days before the first class for the students to get a head start on the first assignment. After that, each night there will be a new assignment for completion prior to the class the next day. That way, the students focus on the material, bite by bite, just like you eat an elephant.

If you would like to register for the real estate prelicensing course please call Maui College at 984-3231. Tuition is $725 and materials are $129.

See you in August!

WE HAD A GREAT CLASS MAY 2-MAY 13

ALOHA EVERYONE-
Not only did we have a great class May 2-13 but everyone in the class passed the course! It's some kind of record since that hasn't happened since 2001 when I started teaching this course.

I am trying some new techniques and this class was really into it. I guess it worked because, we did it! Reports are still coming in but 93% of the first time takers from out class PASSED BOTH SECTIONS In the May 14 Hawaii state licensing exam.. Hoo Rah, Good job. 

I have received a great number of calls from people wanting to know the date of my next class. Sorry to say, I do not plan on another this year.

That said, there is a possibility if there is enough demand that I might hold one in the fall, if my time permits. Let me know if you want one and I will evaluate the results and my time availability.

Mahalo,
Carol

If you are a licensee on the mainland and do not need to take the education requirement you might be interested in my book to prepare you for taking the Hawaii part of the exam. Go to the website at www.hawaiirealbooks.com

NEXT CLASS BEGINS MAY 2 TO MAY 13

Wow, that was a lot of fun and the class really worked hard. 96% of the class passed the class final and are going on to take the state licensing exam. Some have already emailed me that they passed both the uniform portion and the state portion of the exam. I am hoping that we have 100% passing the Uniform. The state portion is tough and requires intense focus on the wording.But i know that they can do it.

Next class begins on May 2 and will run through May 13. Comment here or email me at carol@carolball.com if you have any questions. You should be able to call the Maui College soon to register for the class.

CLASS DISMISSED 2/2011

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS! GOOD JOB.

 It was lots of fun.

Lots of Interest in Real Estate Class

I have been receiving many inquiries asking for the date of my next prelicensing class. It seems that many of you feel what we in the business have noticed, that market activity is picking up. The agents in my real estate firm are all working with qualified buyers as they search for right right property. Buyers are very sophisticated and seem to be well acquainted with the market and understand that there is a lot of competition for certain attractive properties. Sellers are realistic about the market knowing that there are still a lot of foreclosures to be sold which has created somewhat of a temporary stabilization of prices until these distressed properties are sold.

The Maui colllege tells me that they will commence taking registrations for the prelicensing class on January 3. Be sure you call them that week to register to assure yourselves of a seat for the February 7 class. Their number is 984-3231.

Happy holidays everyone. Hope to see you in February. Email me at carol@carolball.com if you have any questions.

Mahalo,
Carol

Wrong Date for February class!

Hi Everyone-
I just realized that I listed the wrong start date for my February class. What was I thinking? Class starts on MONDAY FEBRUARY 7 and runs through Friday February 18. So please mark your calendars and better yet, sign up by calling MCC to register.
Mahalo,
Carol

NEW PRELICENSING CLASS SCHEDULED IN FEBRUARY

I have had numerous inquiries about the next real estate prelicensing course. Because of popular demand I have just scheduled a new accelerated real estate prelicensing course to run for two weeks from February 9 through February 18. The format is Monday through Saturday 9-4:30 and Monday through Friday of the following week with the class final on Friday morning to be followed by a review for the state licensing exam on Friday afternoon. Class location is Maui Community College. If you are interested in taking the course, please call MCC at 984-3231. Although they may not be taking registrations yet, please ask them to take your name and number so they can contact you when they do begin registering for the class.

I was happy with the refined accelerated format which the students seemed to find challenging but not rushed as I felt the previous schedule had been. Repetition of the material, I believe, is the key to successful learning of the subject matter. The topics are introduced first, by the student reading about it, then hearing my lecture and war stories to make the subject meaningful (hopefully), they discuss it in groups, then have a quiz on it at the end of the day. The next day begins with a review of the same material by going over the answers to the quiz both in group discussions and illustrated lessons. Lots of quizzes gave the students plenty of practice with the medium. If you were to ask me the major reason why a student would not pass, I would say that he or she could or did not follow instructions.

Hope to see you in class in February!  Questions? Ask them here.