Description

Planning and zoning serve as the basis for all communities—the communities of your past and present, as well as communities of the future. This course will teach you the basic components and processes of the planning and zoning phases of real estate development, and how these phases must lead us to a better way of developing communities through the application of smart growth principles. You will learn how to not only strengthen your business but also become an advocate for smart, sustainable, equitable growth in your community. In effect, by the time this course is complete, you will see the future of your community, and your business, in a whole new way!

Learning Objectives: 

• Acquire a greater understanding of the visioning, planning, and zoning process to empower you as a community advocate and as a real estate professional.
• Learn to effect positive change in your community and gain a competitive advantage for your business by advocating for smart growth principles.
• Learn practical skills and strategies to strengthen your business by helping to create more environmentally sustainable, equitable, and financially resilient communities.

This course is an NAR Certification and can be taken as an elective course to earn the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation.

Brian Woods is a seasoned real estate broker, investor, property manager, community association manager, real estate instructor and speaker. Mr. Woods owns and operates multiple real estate brokerages, a community association management firm and a real estate school. In 2013, Mr. Woods was awarded the Mid-Size Broker of the Year Award from the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches. He also owns two real estate investor associations in South Florida.

Florida licensees will earn 6 hours of Specialty CE Credit upon successful course completion. 

**This class is being offered in the hybrid format. Upon registering you will have the option to select the format (in person or live-stream) you wish.