Real Estate CLE Courses
NBI offers a complete library of Real Estate CLE courses addressing key legal issues, developments, and leading practices for attorneys in all stages of their practice.
Best SellerReal EstateTransferring Real Estate Title to an LLC or Trust
Protection from creditors, control, tax advantages - there are many reasons clients may wish to use LLCs or trusts for real estate ownership. This guide will equip you with the essential knowledge you need to help clients make the best decision, navigate the process for transferring titles, and address common issues. Help clients capitalize on the benefits while avoiding financial and legal pitfalls - register today! Understand the benefits and potential downsides of using LLCs, trusts, or both as vehicles for property ownership. Walk through the steps you must take to successfully and seamlessly transfer title. Anticipate how transfers will impact the terms of the mortgage, insurance, and taxes.
Recorded December 20, 2024.OnDemand 55 minutes
Best SellerReal EstateAdvanced Boundary and Easement Issues
When seemingly routine boundary and easement issues become complex, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the matters at hand in order to aid your client. An advanced knowledge of boundary and easement matters will also allow you to gain an upper hand over the other side of the table, thus better ensuring your client's success. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to advance your understanding of surveys, ambiguous boundaries, easements, curing boundary-related title defects, and more. Ensure you are representing your clients to the best of your ability by taking your boundary and easement knowledge to the next level - register today! Cure boundary and easement-related title defects before they derail your clients' real property transactions. Learn how to review land surveys like the experts. Confidently resolve boundary disputes concerning ambiguous land surveys and legal descriptions. Handle complicated easement interference claims involving blocking ingress, constructing unauthorized improvements, and more. Gain insight on resolving disputes over water access easements, conservation easements, and other unique easement types.
Recorded March 25, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 55 minutes
Best SellerReal EstateCommercial Real Estate Leases
New to commercial real estate leasing or looking for a refresher? This beginner-friendly course provides essential insights and easy-to-follow examples so you can build your knowledge, skills, and confidence. Master the basics and come away with practical knowhow you can apply right away - register today! Understand the implications of various lease structures, from gross to net and beyond. Learn the distinct characteristics of retail, office, industrial, and specialized leases. Explore landlord and tenant perspectives on hotly-negotiated provisions. Get a practical walkthrough of sample leases with redlining insights. Review lessons learned from real examples of commercial leases gone awry. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Kimberly Jackson.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 4, 6:00 PM
Best SellerReal EstateTitle Search and Examination: A Comprehensive Guide
The uncertainty of hidden defects or encumbrances are enough to keep any party to a real estate transaction up at night. Give your clients (and yourself) peace of mind with a thorough examination of public records. This focused program will show you what to look for, where to find it, and what to do with any issues you may unearth. Leave no potential problems overlooked - register today! Learn how to evaluate if the scope of a title search was sufficient. Discover how to search for any breaks in the chain of title. Spot gaps, overlaps, and other boundary problems. Track down unsatisfied mortgages, tax liens, mechanic's and other liens. Know what to look for when dealing with foreclosed properties. Unearth any easement, access, encroachment, and adverse possession problems.
Recorded March 11, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 50 minutes
Best SellerReal EstateCommercial Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements
The purchase and sale agreement is the cornerstone of successful commercial real estate transactions. Are the agreements you draft and negotiate effectively protecting your clients' interests or locking them into an unfavorable deal? This practical course is designed to help you master the essentials of purchase and sale contracts. Our expert faculty will guide you through best practices and common pitfalls for both buyers and sellers, providing you with a well-rounded perspective. Enhance your commercial real estate knowledge and skills - register today! Understand potential issues that can void a commercial real estate purchase and sale agreement. Learn how to address key provisions from both buyer and seller viewpoints. Experience hands-on learning: review sample agreements and receive essential redlining tips. Explore real-world ways purchase and sale agreements can go off track. Get bonus insights on what you should look for in commercial real estate loan agreements. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Kimberly Jackson.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 3, 6:00 PM
Best SellerReal EstateProperty Primer: Real Estate Law From the Ground Up
Break into the world of real estate law! This property primer covers the critical building blocks of property rights and limitations; ownership structures; real estate agreements; and the mechanics of transferring of real estate. Go back to basics and get invaluable insights our experienced faculty wished they'd learned sooner. Discover the legal landscape of real estate from the ground up - register today! Delve into types of property interests, ownership structures, and how they impact how property is managed and transferred. Review common title issues and ways to resolve them. Discover how easements, covenants, and zoning laws limit property use. Explore the many ways in which real estate can change hands. Avoid contract mistakes that can come back to haunt your clients (and you). Know your role when you're representing buyers or sellers in real estate transactions.
Recorded March 21, 2025.OnDemand6 hours
Real EstateReal Estate Joint Ventures: Structuring and Documentation
Unlock the keys to successful real estate partnership outcomes! Join our knowledgeable faculty for best practices for effective decision-making and provision drafting. Equip yourself with the insights and tools to create a robust framework for a thriving partnership that stands the tests of time and troubles - register today! Home in on the ownership structure that best fits your client and their project. Get tips for structuring agreeable financial contributions and profit-sharing arrangements. Ensure smooth operations by clearly laying out roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes. Anticipate risks in real estate projects and implement insurance and indemnity provisions to protect clients' interests.
Recorded March 20, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 25 minutes
Best SellerReal EstateAdvanced Issues in Real Estate Transactions
Real estate transactions have become increasingly sophisticated. To complete successful deals, you need to find up-to-the-minute solutions for the more complex issues clients are facing. This guide will reveal how seasoned real estate lawyers are tackling challenges - both old and new - in real estate transactions. Go beyond the basics and find workable solutions for clients' advanced real estate concerns - register today! Receive practical guidance for financing and acquisitions in an uncertain real estate market. Gain new insight into the hot-button issues leasing attorneys are currently contending with. Get an updated look at environmental assessment standards and considerations in real estate deals. Review best practices for executing a 1031 exchange. Spot and clean up title messes left behind by foreclosures and other involuntary transfers.
Recorded February 26, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 55 minutes
Real Estate7 Real Estate Contract Provisions New Attorneys Need to Watch Out for
As a new attorney learn the seven key clauses in real estate contracts that you must be able to recognize. This event dives into key clauses - like financing contingencies, risk of loss, and default remedies - revealing insights on effective negotiation tactics, dispute avoidance, and critical attention points. Better represent your clients in real estate transactions and register today! Learn the key provisions that are most often negotiated and their implications for both buyers and sellers. Gain practical insight and negotiation tips to handle common issues related to financing, title, inspections, and default clauses. Discover strategies to protect clients' interests and ensure contract compliance, reducing potential for disputes.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 9, 6:00 PM
Real EstateTitle Rescue: Finding and Fixing Title Defects
Title defects can be difficult to find and even more difficult to address. This course will explore the various defects that get in the way of successful property purchase and walk you through how to solve them. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to identify and iron out fraudulent activity, unreleased liens, ownership disputes, and other clouds on title. Freshen up your tactics for ensuring clean title- enroll today! Gain insights on conducting title searches and reviewing title commitments. Learn how to spot and correct errors in legal descriptions and public records. Discuss the implications of involuntary transfer of title. Embrace solutions for boundary and encroachment issues.
Recorded February 28, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 49 minutes
Best SellerReal EstateDeath, Taxes, and Title: Real-World Title Issues and How to Resolve Them
Divorce, boundary encroachments by neighbors, foreclosure, probate - over the course of owners' and a property's life, there are many events that can turn what was once a perfectly clean and marketable or insurable title into one clouded by defects. Knowing how they happen, how to avoid them, and how to fix them is critical for attorneys both in and outside of real estate law. Join our experienced faculty for an insightful dive into 30+ real-world examples of title gone wrong and made right. Build your awareness of title issues - register today! Spot common errors attorneys and others make when preparing and filing deeds. Anticipate real estate title issues arising from divorce proceedings. Find out what title issues can survive foreclosure or bankruptcy. Learn how to prevent newly-discovered wills and heirs from coming back to haunt. Discover why property boundaries end up in question, and what you can do to lay it to rest. Receive tips for dealing with unpaid and unreleased liens.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 8, 2:00 PM
Local Government LawHelping Clients Draft RFPs
Requests for proposals (RFPs) are a critical way for governments and private businesses to announce their projects and hire the right contractors. This short guide will give you specific guidance for improving outcomes and attracting the best candidates who'll help bring projects to life. Improve your approaches - register today! Determine how much and what kind of background information to include. Outline the statement of work clearly. Set critical timeline and deliverable parameters.
Recorded March 12, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Best SellerBankruptcyMortgage Mayhem: Navigate the Foreclosure Maze
Foreclosure cases are on the rise. Do you have the essential understanding of the process to identify the best course of action? Hear the latest in borrower protection and lending compliance, walk through the foreclosure timeline, and get skills for negotiating the best outcomes for your clients. Master the basics - register today! Review types of foreclosures and clarify the role of third parties in the process. Get tips for reviewing loan documentation and troubleshooting title issues. Discuss what recent changes in foreclosure laws mean in practice. Identify and overcome common post-foreclosure problems.
Coming Soon! OnDemand recording will be available on April 11, 2025.OnDemand3 hours
Best SellerBusiness & Securities LawIndemnification and Insurance Essentials in Commercial Property Deals
When working on commercial real estate projects, determining who's responsible for damages if things don't go according to plan is critical. Are you well-versed in types of insurance coverage, common mistakes in boilerplate provisions, and best practices for project-specific due diligence? This guide offers the essential knowledge regarding indemnification and insurance you need when drafting, reviewing, and negotiating PSAs, leases, construction contracts, and other commercial real estate agreements. Build a solid skills foundation for your commercial property practice - register today! Tailor your contract clauses to address differing commercial real estate transactions. Get a better handle on the extent of different types of insurance coverage. Improve your due diligence practices to identify red flags and insurance-related risks. Use the interplay of indemnity and insurance clauses to cover all your bases. Improve your contract negotiation skills with guidance from the pros.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 4, 2:00 PM
Best SellerReal Estate4.35Real Estate Transactions: All the Forms and Checklists in One Place
Let our collection of forms and checklists be your companion through real estate transactions! Our experienced faculty will share a treasure trove of sample forms that you can adapt for your own use. They will also provide checklists to help you dot the i's, cross the t's, and spot problems in real estate contracts and reports. Equip yourself with the resources you need to navigate transactions with thoroughness and confidence - register today! Ensure purchase and sale agreements address all key terms, conditions, and contingencies before clients sign. Leave no stone unturned during the due diligence period. Know what to look for on loan documents and what lenders are willing to negotiate. Use checklists and forms to guide you through the nuances of short sales and foreclosed property sales. Ensure closing day goes off without a hitch by reviewing the paperwork for completion and accuracy.
Recorded December 09, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 52 minutes