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Do Covenants Protect or Restrict? The Good, Bad and Ugly about Mandatory Community Associations

Class Time: Daytime

Member | Standard Registration: 49.00

Non Member | Standard Registration: 59.00

Location: Zoom Video Conference

Duration: 07/11/2025-07/11/2025

Instructor: Jamie Lyons

Class Schedule
Dates
Day
Time

07/11/2025

Fri

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Class Description

You will learn and understand the different legal structures of communities in Georgia, including communities with no covenants, communities with covenants and voluntary associations, and mandatory membership subdivisions and condominiums. You will learn what legal documents are necessary to create each type of community and examine the relationship between the corporation, the community members and the covenants. We also will discuss what must be done to terminate a community association and a corporation.

**THIS CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM**
Your class information and Zoom link will be sent to you after registration, prior to class.

Requirements for participating in a virtual class:

  • Your device must have a video webcam, microphone, and speakers. (You are required to enable video so that we can monitor attendance.)
  • You need to set up a free Zoom account prior to the class. (Your free 40-minute account will allow you easy access to our ZOOM Classroom account.)
  • You are expected to attend the entire class session (except during the 15-minute break) just as if you were sitting in a classroom.

Please Note: If you have previously taken this course, the Georgia Real Estate Commission requires 366 days before you can receive credit.

Instructor Bio

Jamie Lyons, Esq.

Jamie Lyons, a partner with Lazega & Johanson, is a veteran Community Association Attorney. Licensed in 1994 as an instructor of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, Jamie has taught the Community Association Management pre-licensing course since its inception in 1996 and has received awards for her excellent programs. Jamie also regularly teaches for the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and her law firm’s school about timely topics in the community association and real estate industries.

Because I Said So: Roles of Declarant-Appointed, Owner-Elected Boards & CAM

Class Time: Daytime

Member | Standard Registration: 49.00

Non Member | Standard Registration: 59.00

Location: Zoom Video Conference

Duration: 07/11/2025-07/11/2025

Instructor: Jamie Lyons

Class Schedule
Dates
Day
Time

07/11/2025

Fri

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Class Description

You will learn about the transition process and turnover from the declarant-appointed board to the owner-elected board of directors as described in Georgia law. You will be able to identify how the declarant is treated after turnover and what special rights or obligations the declarant retains after no longer appointing and removing the board members. You will compare and contrast the roles of the board members, the officers, the community manager and other employees or independent contractors.

**THIS CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM**
Your class information and Zoom link will be sent to you after registration, prior to class.

Requirements for participating in a virtual class:

  • Your device must have a video webcam, microphone, and speakers. (You are required to enable video so that we can monitor attendance.)
  • You need to set up a free Zoom account prior to the class. (Your free 40-minute account will allow you easy access to our ZOOM Classroom account.)
  • You are expected to attend the entire class session (except during the 15-minute break) just as if you were sitting in a classroom.

Please Note: If you have previously taken this course, the Georgia Real Estate Commission requires 366 days before you can receive credit.

Instructor Bio

Jamie Lyons, Esq.

Jamie Lyons, a partner with Lazega & Johanson, is a veteran Community Association Attorney. Licensed in 1994 as an instructor of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, Jamie has taught the Community Association Management pre-licensing course since its inception in 1996 and has received awards for her excellent programs. Jamie also regularly teaches for the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and her law firm’s school about timely topics in the community association and real estate industries.

The Adams Family Reunion & Scrapbook: CAM Board & Owner Meetings and CAM Paperwork

Class Time: Daytime

Member | Advanced Registration: 39.00

Non Member | Advanced Registration: 49.00

Location: Zoom Video Conference

Duration: 07/14/2025-07/14/2025

Instructor: Jamie Lyons

Class Schedule
Dates
Day
Time

07/14/2025

Mon

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Class Description

You will create forms (notices, proxies, agendas and other meeting documents) to use in your practice. You will learn quorum and voting requirements and parliamentary procedures for board and owner meetings. You also will be introduced to the numerous books and records a corporation is required to keep pursuant to Georgia law and will learn which items corporate members are permitted to inspect and copy and procedures under the law for membership inspection of records.

**THIS CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM**
Your class information and Zoom link will be sent to you after registration, prior to class.

Requirements for participating in a virtual class:

  • Your device must have a video webcam, microphone, and speakers. (You are required to enable video so that we can monitor attendance.)
  • You need to set up a free Zoom account prior to the class. (Your free 40-minute account will allow you easy access to our ZOOM Classroom account.)
  • You are expected to attend the entire class session (except during the 15-minute break) just as if you were sitting in a classroom.

Please Note: If you have previously taken this course, the Georgia Real Estate Commission requires 366 days before you can receive credit.

Instructor Bio

Jamie Lyons, Esq.

Jamie Lyons, a partner with Lazega & Johanson, is a veteran Community Association Attorney. Licensed in 1994 as an instructor of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, Jamie has taught the Community Association Management pre-licensing course since its inception in 1996 and has received awards for her excellent programs. Jamie also regularly teaches for the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and her law firm’s school about timely topics in the community association and real estate industries.

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? CAM Finances

Class Time: Daytime

Member | Advanced Registration: 39.00

Non Member | Advanced Registration: 49.00

Location: Zoom Video Conference

Duration: 07/14/2025-07/14/2025

Instructor: Jamie Lyons

Class Schedule
Dates
Day
Time

07/14/2025

Mon

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Class Description

You will learn to create operating and capital reserve budgets, how to evaluate a debtor for potential collections and what to expect when litigating a collection matter. You also will learn how the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act may regulate their actions.

**THIS CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM**
Your class information and Zoom link will be sent to you after registration, prior to class.

Requirements for participating in a virtual class:

  • Your device must have a video webcam, microphone, and speakers. (You are required to enable video so that we can monitor attendance.)
  • You need to set up a free Zoom account prior to the class. (Your free 40-minute account will allow you easy access to our ZOOM Classroom account.)
  • You are expected to attend the entire class session (except during the 15-minute break) just as if you were sitting in a classroom.

Please Note: If you have previously taken this course, the Georgia Real Estate Commission requires 366 days before you can receive credit.

Instructor Bio

Jamie Lyons, Esq.

Jamie Lyons, a partner with Lazega & Johanson, is a veteran Community Association Attorney. Licensed in 1994 as an instructor of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, Jamie has taught the Community Association Management pre-licensing course since its inception in 1996 and has received awards for her excellent programs. Jamie also regularly teaches for the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and her law firm’s school about timely topics in the community association and real estate industries.

Better to Be Safe than Sorry: Community Maintenance, Repair & Insurance

Class Time: Daytime

Member | Advanced Registration: 39.00

Non Member | Advanced Registration: 49.00

Location: Zoom Video Conference

Duration: 07/15/2025-07/15/2025

Instructor: Jamie Lyons

Class Schedule
Dates
Day
Time

07/15/2025

Tue

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Class Description

You will distinguish between association and owner maintenance obligations and be introduced to the process of selecting vendors, working through a bid process and negotiating contract provisions for association maintenance and repair obligations. You will compare and contrast insurance requirements for different types of community associations and evaluate an association's maintenance and repair obligations when there is no insurance coverage and when there is coverage. Lastly, you will explore how to successfully resolve materialmens lien disputes and contract disputes according to Georgia's Right to Repair Act.

**THIS CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM**
Your class information and Zoom link will be sent to you after registration, prior to class.

Requirements for participating in a virtual class:

  • Your device must have a video webcam, microphone, and speakers. (You are required to enable video so that we can monitor attendance.)
  • You need to set up a free Zoom account prior to the class. (Your free 40-minute account will allow you easy access to our ZOOM Classroom account.)
  • You are expected to attend the entire class session (except during the 15-minute break) just as if you were sitting in a classroom.

Please Note: If you have previously taken this course, the Georgia Real Estate Commission requires 366 days before you can receive credit.

Instructor Bio

Jamie Lyons, Esq.

Jamie Lyons, a partner with Lazega & Johanson, is a veteran Community Association Attorney. Licensed in 1994 as an instructor of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, Jamie has taught the Community Association Management pre-licensing course since its inception in 1996 and has received awards for her excellent programs. Jamie also regularly teaches for the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and her law firm’s school about timely topics in the community association and real estate industries.

Extreme Home Makeover: Enforcing Use Restrictions & Architectural Controls in CAM

Class Time: Daytime

Member | Advanced Registration: 39.00

Non Member | Advanced Registration: 49.00

Location: Zoom Video Conference

Duration: 07/15/2025-07/15/2025

Instructor: Jamie Lyons

Class Schedule
Dates
Day
Time

07/15/2025

Tue

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Class Description

You will review different types of enforcement mechanisms permitted by community association covenants and common defenses usually raised against these enforcement procedures. Additionally, you will learn about federal laws regulating enforcement issues in community associations, such as the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the Fair Housing Act.

**THIS CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM**
Your class information and Zoom link will be sent to you after registration, prior to class.

Requirements for participating in a virtual class:

  • Your device must have a video webcam, microphone, and speakers. (You are required to enable video so that we can monitor attendance.)
  • You need to set up a free Zoom account prior to the class. (Your free 40-minute account will allow you easy access to our ZOOM Classroom account.)
  • You are expected to attend the entire class session (except during the 15-minute break) just as if you were sitting in a classroom.

Please Note: If you have previously taken this course, the Georgia Real Estate Commission requires 366 days before you can receive credit.

Instructor Bio

Jamie Lyons, Esq.

Jamie Lyons, a partner with Lazega & Johanson, is a veteran Community Association Attorney. Licensed in 1994 as an instructor of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, Jamie has taught the Community Association Management pre-licensing course since its inception in 1996 and has received awards for her excellent programs. Jamie also regularly teaches for the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and her law firm’s school about timely topics in the community association and real estate industries.

Broker, What's Your Policy?

Class Time: Daytime

Advanced Registration: 39.00

Non-Member Advance Registration: 49.00

Location: Atlanta REALTORS® Center

Duration: 07/30/2025-07/30/2025

Instructor: Joi Bostic

Class Schedule
Dates
Day
Time

07/30/2025

Wed

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Class Description
You are a broker which means that you are responsible for your actions as well as the actions   Do you have protections in place?  Have you informed your affiliates of protocols at your firm?  This course has been specifically designed for brokers managing brokerage firms to explore the vulnerabilities that may be present in the brokerage firm.

This course is approved for 3 hours of Broker specific CE.

Please Note: If you have previously taken this course, the Georgia Real Estate Commission requires 366 days before you can receive credit.
Instructor Bio

Joi Bostic

Since Joi Bostic was a little girl, everyone around her would say that she would grow up to teach others. Although she would hold classes with her dolls and stuffed animals, she resisted and protested against a career as a teacher. Her formal education had her on track to enter corporate America in the area of marketing management. However, after college, Joi finally followed her “true calling” and entered the classroom in 1988. Since then she has taught college credit courses, traveled the country delivering workshops and seminars and designed hundreds of courses and workshops. Joi has earned a reputation for Real Estate training as being a thorough, easy-to-understand instructor with humor and practical application. Recently, Joi completed and was awarded the REEA Gold Standard Instructor Certification. Joi’s goal in instructing is to ensure that learning takes place in an enjoyable safe environment and each student walks away with an understanding of the material. In 2021, Joi received the Mary Shern Educator of the Year Award by the Georgia Real Estate Educators Association (GREEA).

Broker Continuing Education Series: Elevate Your Expertise

Class Time: Daytime

Advanced Registration: 199.00

Non-Member Advance Registration: 219.00

Location: Atlanta REALTORS® Center

Duration: 07/30/2025-08/08/2025

Instructor: Joi Bostic

Class Schedule
Dates
Day
Time

07/30/2025

Wed

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

07/30/2025

Wed

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

08/06/2025

Wed

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

08/06/2025

Wed

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

08/08/2025

Fri

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

08/08/2025

Fri

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Class Description

Not only does this course provide 18 Hours of BROKER CE towards your real estate license, but it provides tailored information for aspiring and active brokers, this series equips you with essential tools to lead, train, and grow a successful real estate firm.

From mastering trust account management and drafting office policies, to launching your own brokerage and attracting mission-aligned agents, each course delivers practical guidance for real-world challenges. You'll also strengthen your understanding of advertising compliance and develop effective agent training strategies that reduce risk and enhance performance. Whether you're refining your brokerage operations or preparing to open your doors, this series delivers the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed.

**THIS CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON**
This series consists of 6 classes that will meet the 18 hours of BROKER CE.

Please Note: If you have previously taken a class in this course, the Georgia Real Estate Commission requires 366 days before you can receive credit.

Instructor Bio

Joi Bostic

Since Joi Bostic was a little girl, everyone around her would say that she would grow up to teach others. Although she would hold classes with her dolls and stuffed animals, she resisted and protested against a career as a teacher. Her formal education had her on track to enter corporate America in the area of marketing management. However, after college, Joi finally followed her “true calling” and entered the classroom in 1988. Since then she has taught college credit courses, traveled the country delivering workshops and seminars and designed hundreds of courses and workshops. Joi has earned a reputation for Real Estate training as being a thorough, easy-to-understand instructor with humor and practical application. Recently, Joi completed and was awarded the REEA Gold Standard Instructor Certification. Joi’s goal in instructing is to ensure that learning takes place in an enjoyable safe environment and each student walks away with an understanding of the material. In 2021, Joi received the Mary Shern Educator of the Year Award by the Georgia Real Estate Educators Association (GREEA).

Advertising - Can I Say That?

Class Time: Daytime

Advanced Registration: 39.00

Non-Member Advance Registration: 49.00

Location: Atlanta REALTORS® Center

Duration: 07/30/2025-07/30/2025

Instructor: Joi Bostic

Class Schedule
Dates
Day
Time

07/30/2025

Wed

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Class Description
Georgia law  and rules are clear on the topic of advertising, it seems.  Yet sanctions continue to be issued to brokers and real estate agents for violating advertising regulations.  This course has been designed to remind brokers of the regulations, show samples and give explanations of inappropriate advertising  and provide guidance to creating and distributing advertising that is in compliance.

This course is approved for 3 hours of Broker specific CE.

Please Note: If you have previously taken this course, the Georgia Real Estate Commission requires 366 days before you can receive credit.
Instructor Bio

Joi Bostic

Since Joi Bostic was a little girl, everyone around her would say that she would grow up to teach others. Although she would hold classes with her dolls and stuffed animals, she resisted and protested against a career as a teacher. Her formal education had her on track to enter corporate America in the area of marketing management. However, after college, Joi finally followed her “true calling” and entered the classroom in 1988. Since then she has taught college credit courses, traveled the country delivering workshops and seminars and designed hundreds of courses and workshops. Joi has earned a reputation for Real Estate training as being a thorough, easy-to-understand instructor with humor and practical application. Recently, Joi completed and was awarded the REEA Gold Standard Instructor Certification. Joi’s goal in instructing is to ensure that learning takes place in an enjoyable safe environment and each student walks away with an understanding of the material. In 2021, Joi received the Mary Shern Educator of the Year Award by the Georgia Real Estate Educators Association (GREEA).

Train Your Agents, Avoid Trouble

Class Time: Daytime

Advanced Registration: 39.00

Non-Member Advance Registration: 49.00

Location: Atlanta REALTORS® Center

Duration: 08/06/2025-08/06/2025

Instructor: Joi Bostic

Class Schedule
Dates
Day
Time

08/06/2025

Wed

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Class Description
As the quarterback on a football team is the leader of the offense and calls the plays, so is the QB (Qualifyinf Broker) in real estate. The QB is the quarterback of the firm making sure that the plays (transactions) are run correctly. When players (affiliates) run an incorrect play (violation), the QB can be sacked (disciplinary actions). This course is designed to protect the QB in the pocket by making the QB aware of the playbook to design plays to call in the huddle (train the team) and ways to deliver the plays.

This course is approved for 3 hours of Broker specific CE.

Please Note: If you have previously taken this course, the Georgia Real Estate Commission requires 366 days before you can receive credit.
Instructor Bio

Joi Bostic

Since Joi Bostic was a little girl, everyone around her would say that she would grow up to teach others. Although she would hold classes with her dolls and stuffed animals, she resisted and protested against a career as a teacher. Her formal education had her on track to enter corporate America in the area of marketing management. However, after college, Joi finally followed her “true calling” and entered the classroom in 1988. Since then she has taught college credit courses, traveled the country delivering workshops and seminars and designed hundreds of courses and workshops. Joi has earned a reputation for Real Estate training as being a thorough, easy-to-understand instructor with humor and practical application. Recently, Joi completed and was awarded the REEA Gold Standard Instructor Certification. Joi’s goal in instructing is to ensure that learning takes place in an enjoyable safe environment and each student walks away with an understanding of the material. In 2021, Joi received the Mary Shern Educator of the Year Award by the Georgia Real Estate Educators Association (GREEA).

25 Hour Commercial Postlicense Course by JMRE

Cost: $130.00

Credit Hours: 25

Course Description

Provides detailed lessons covering all aspects of commercial real estate, including listings, land transactions, office and retail leasing and commercial real estate terminology. A review is also included in the course material in preparation for the required Postlicense written test given at your school of enrollment. 25-Hour Postlicense program includes the following courses:

  • Commercial Real Estate I
  • Commercial Real Estate II
  • Commercial Land I
  • Commercial Land II
  • Commercial Leasing I
  • Commercial Leasing II
  • Negotiating Real Estate Transactions
  • Commercial Real Estate Terms I