--- title: GKAR News | Continuing Education News description: Continuing Education News | gkar_news --- [![GKARLogo](https://www.gkar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/GKAR_Logos/GKARLogo.png?width=2550&height=1325&name=GKARLogo.png "GKARLogo")](https://www.gkar.com) - Join - REALTOR Membership - [Business Membership](https://www.gkar.com/business_partner_membership) - [Get Your Real Estate License](https://www.gkar.com/pre-licensing) - [Calendar](https://www.gkar.com/calendar) - [Member Central](https://www.gkar.com/member_central) - Contact - [Staff](https://www.gkar.com/staff) - [Member Offices](https://www.gkar.com/offices) - [Business Partners](https://www.gkar.com/partners) - [Code of Ethics Complaints](https://www.gkar.com/ethics_complaints) - [About](https://www.gkar.com/about) - [Why Hire a REALTOR](https://www.gkar.com/hire-a-realtor) - [Board of Directors](https://www.gkar.com/board) - [Committees](https://www.gkar.com/committees) - [Business Partner Sponsors](https://www.gkar.com/sponsors) - Awards & Recognitions - [Fair Housing](https://www.gkar.com/fair_housing) - [RPAC](https://www.gkar.com/rpac) - [Veteran Programs](https://www.gkar.com/veteran_programs) # News [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Blog/Copy%20of%20CE%20Credits%20Blog%20Header.png) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/calling_yourself_a_realtor) ## [Calling Yourself a REALTOR - When and How?](https://www.gkar.com/news/calling_yourself_a_realtor) ** Jun 29, 2022 11:08:15 AM / by [Shayne Wheeler](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/shayne-wheeler) posted in [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news), [Continuing Education News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/continuing-education-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/calling_yourself_a_realtor#comments-listing) Sometimes there's confusion about using the term, REALTOR®. It's easy to see why since the term is often used interchangeably with "real estate agent" in movies, on television, and in day-to-day life. However, the right to market oneself as a REALTOR® is only granted once a person is a Member of the [National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)](https://www.nar.realtor/) and as such, [guidelines exist](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/continuing-education-news#guidelines) to maintain the integrity of the REALTOR® brand. [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/calling_yourself_a_realtor) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Blog/CE%20Credits%20Blog%20Header%20(2).png) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/continuing-education) ## [Continuing Education Credits - How to Get 'Em & How to Track 'Em](https://www.gkar.com/news/continuing-education) ** Jan 5, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by [Shayne Wheeler](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/shayne-wheeler) posted in [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news), [Continuing Education News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/continuing-education-news) [** 4 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/continuing-education#comments-listing) Completing and tracking your Continuing Education credits keeps your license current, your business running, and you in the know! Don't let 'em lapse! Find out how to get 'em and track 'em here... [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/continuing-education) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/MREA/MREA_Advisory_Board/Presentation_for_GKAR_BOD_Pre-Licensing.jpg) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-mrea-pre-licensing-update) ## [2021 MREA Advisory Board Pre-Licensing Update](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-mrea-pre-licensing-update) ** Mar 4, 2021 5:00:00 PM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news), [Continuing Education News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/continuing-education-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-mrea-pre-licensing-update#comments-listing) After careful consideration of the data, the MREA Advisory Board recommended the GKAR Board of Directors discontinue offering the Pre-Licensing Course. In part, this decision was to allow further consideration to provide additional opportunities for education to its existing GKAR Members. The MREA Advisory Board will continue their review of the other MREA offerings and seek ways to enhance those offerings. [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-mrea-pre-licensing-update) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/MREA/MREA_Advisory_Board/2021_MREA_Advisory_BOD_Survey_Response_Volume.png) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-mrea-survey-results) ## [2021 MREA Advisory Board Survey Results](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-mrea-survey-results) ** Mar 4, 2021 5:00:00 PM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news), [Continuing Education News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/continuing-education-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-mrea-survey-results#comments-listing) In 2021, the MREA Advisory Board was established. Their first order of business was to seek input from Membership. In February, two surveys were sent; one to REALTOR® Members and one to Brokers/Managers. The surveys were open for two weeks and together, received over 150 responses. [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-mrea-survey-results) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Logos/MREA_Logos/GKAR_MREA.png) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-mrea-survey) ## [2021 MREA Advisory Board Survey](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-mrea-survey) ** Feb 4, 2021 11:07:30 AM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news), [Continuing Education News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/continuing-education-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-mrea-survey#comments-listing) The GKAR Board of Directors has established an MREA Advisory Board. They are charged with examining the role of the Michigan Real Estate Academy by making recommendations to the GKAR Board of Directors regarding course offerings, policy, curriculum, oversight, and direction. [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/2021-mrea-survey) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Logos/LARA.png) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/licensee-expiration-date-changes) ## [CE Cycle & Changes in License Expiration Dates](https://www.gkar.com/news/licensee-expiration-date-changes) ** Jan 15, 2021 8:00:37 AM / by [Angela McMillan](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/angela-mcmillan) posted in [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news), [Continuing Education News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/continuing-education-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/licensee-expiration-date-changes#comments-listing) LARA has made a change to license expiration dates since transferring Real Estate licenses to the MiPlus database: [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/licensee-expiration-date-changes) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images%20GKAR%20Site%20(4).png) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/professional-development-series-market-area-update-save-the-date) ## [Professional Development Series: Market Area Update - Save the Date](https://www.gkar.com/news/professional-development-series-market-area-update-save-the-date) ** Dec 4, 2020 9:00:00 AM / by [Shayne Wheeler](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/shayne-wheeler) posted in [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news), [Continuing Education News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/continuing-education-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/professional-development-series-market-area-update-save-the-date#comments-listing) Save the date for the first program in the 2021 Professional Development Series on February 18th, 2021, happening virtually. Admission is included with your GKAR Membership! [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/professional-development-series-market-area-update-save-the-date) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/real-estate.jpg) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/so-you-want-to-be-a-realtor) ## [So, you want to be a REALTOR...](https://www.gkar.com/news/so-you-want-to-be-a-realtor) ** Jul 18, 2018 12:16:38 PM / by [Shayne Wheeler](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/shayne-wheeler) posted in [Member News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/member-news), [Continuing Education News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/continuing-education-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/so-you-want-to-be-a-realtor#comments-listing) ### You've decided you want to pursue a career in real estate, but where do you begin? We're here to help you start your real estate career with the resources you need to get your real estate license in Michigan. | | | | --- | --- | | | | --- ### **A Career in Real Estate - What does it take?** 1. [Complete 40 Hours of Real Estate Pre-Licensing Education](https://www.gkar.com/pre-licensing). 2. [Pass a State Exam](https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-72600_72602_72731_72871-360477--,00.html). 3. [Establish a Broker Relationship](https://www.gkar.com/blog/finding_a_broker). 4. Join your [Local](http://www.mirealtors.com/Local-Boards-Associations), [State](http://www.mirealtors.com/Association-Info), and [National Association of REALTORS®](https://www.nar.realtor/membership). 5. [Fulfill your Licensing Requirements](https://www.gkar.com/con-ed). 6. [Abide by Real Estate Law and Regulations](https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-72600_72602_72731_72871---,00.html). 7. [Consider your Safety](https://www.gkar.com/blog/realtor-safety-tips-a-quick-refresher-course). --- ### **Real Estate Terminology - Know the lingo.** [**MLS** Multiple Listing Service](https://www.nar.realtor/nar-doj-settlement/multiple-listing-service-mls-what-is-it) [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/so-you-want-to-be-a-realtor) ## [Portage Mayor Visits GKAR to Discuss Housing](https://www.gkar.com/news/portage-mayor-visits-gkar-to-discuss-housing) ** Mar 16, 2018 1:00:45 PM / by [Shayne Wheeler](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/shayne-wheeler) posted in [Continuing Education News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/continuing-education-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/portage-mayor-visits-gkar-to-discuss-housing#comments-listing) On March 5th, 2018, Portage Mayor, Patricia Randall visited the Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS® (GKAR) to speak at the Association's [Governmental Legislative Update Forum](https://www.gkar.com/legislative-update-forum-2018). Twenty-three GKAR Members attended to discuss issues impacting the local housing market.   [Read More **](https://www.gkar.com/news/portage-mayor-visits-gkar-to-discuss-housing) [![](https://www.gkar.com/hubfs/Blog/Image%20Credit-%20Are%20You%20My%20Mother-%20P.D.%20Eastman.png) ](https://www.gkar.com/news/finding_a_broker) ## [Finding a Broker - The Basics](https://www.gkar.com/news/finding_a_broker) ** Jun 7, 2017 9:33:31 AM / by [Shayne Wheeler](https://www.gkar.com/news/author/shayne-wheeler) posted in [Continuing Education News](https://www.gkar.com/news/topic/continuing-education-news) [** 0 Comments](https://www.gkar.com/news/finding_a_broker#comments-listing) Finding the right broker for your real estate business *is serious business*. The time and effort you put into finding the right broker and firm will help you start off on the right foot. 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