Nationally Renowned Industry Experts Provide Exclusive Course Content for Bert Rodgers Schools 14-Hour Real Estate Continuing Education Course

SARASOTA, FL, April 03, 2011 (Press-News.org) Real estate license holders who are required to fulfill their 14 hour continuing education requirements can look to Bert Rodgers Schools for a clear, concise course and book written by nationally renowned industry experts. In addition to the mandatory 3-hour Real Estate Core Law update, covering License Law, State and Federal Laws and the Brokerage Relationship Disclosure Act, the Bert Rodgers course and book cover the following specialty topics:

• New Energy Incentives
• Credit Products and Offerings
• RESPA Fundamentals and New Federal Rules
• FHA Programs
• Appraising Real Estate
• Community Associations

"Our course modules are authored by actively involved practitioners and professionals who are experts in their respective fields", said Lori Rodgers, President of the Bert Rogers Schools. "Our school is privileged to have faculty members who share their expertise, knowledge and insights with our students. Working together, the faculty and staff develop course work that is timely, practical, and logically presented." Faculty members and course authors include:

Kenneth Harney a nationally-syndicated columnist on real estate for the WASHINGTON POST WRITERS GROUP. Ken's column, the "Nation's Housing," appears in cities across the country and is closely read on Capitol Hill. Several columns have led directly to Congressional actions and changes in federal law. Ken also writes for RealtyTimes, an online news service. He served a three-year term as a member of the Federal Reserve Board's Consumer Advisory Council and was the 2009 Chairman of the Board of the National Association of Real Estate Editors, having served as president in 2008. He is the author of two books on mortgage finance and real estate. His articles have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers and professional journals, and he has been a guest on many television and radio talk shows. Mr. Harney received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Princeton University, and was a graduate fellow at the University of Pennsylvania.

Francois K. Gregoire licensed in Real Estate since 1976 and a second generation REALTOR , Broker and Appraiser. Frank is a State-Certified Residential Appraiser and Appraisal Instructor. He was appointed by the Governor to the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB) in February, 2000 and served on the Board for eight years, four as Chairman. Frank is currently Vice Chairman of the National Association of REALTORS Appraisal Committee and is often quoted by local and nationally syndicated real estate columnists. As President of Gregoire & Gregoire, Inc., a Residential Real Estate Appraisal firm based in St. Petersburg, Florida, he is active in the valuation of properties for a wide variety of clients. He is frequently retained as a consultant and expert witness by clients for civil cases. The Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board and Florida Real Estate Commission utilize his expert witness services in the prosecution of complaints against Florida real estate and appraisal licensees.

Ellen Hirsch De Haan Community Associations expert and attorney with Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. Ellen is past President of the Foundation for Community Association Research, a member of the National Community Associations Institute (CAI) Teaching Faculty and on the Board of Advisors of the University of Miami School of Law Institute on Condominium and Cluster Developments. Ellen is a member of the Florida Bar and the College of Community Association Lawyers. She is a contributing editor for Common Ground magazine and author of numerous works. Her latest publication is a book titled Boomer Shock: Preparing Communities for the Retirement Generation. She has also served as Commissioner for the National Board of Certification - Community Association Managers, and is past President of CAI National. Ellen has been twice awarded the prestigious Distinguished Service Award by the National Community Associations Institute.

Bert Rodgers Schools, founded in 1958, is a family owned and operated school and has provided industry professionals with essential course work by correspondence or online. Curriculum includes Real Estate, Appraisal, Community Management and Mortgage Lending. For more information regarding the 14 Hour Real Estate Continuing Education Course, as well as other course offerings, call 800-432-0320 or visit BertRodgers.com.