LANDU® Education Reaches 63% More Professionals in 2022

Awell-trained and informed force of land brokers and agents means a more professional industry which results in better outcomes for the consumer.

In 2022, RLI National hosted 20 LANDU® virtual instructor-led training (VILT) courses and LANDU® Education Week in Greensboro, NC. The RLI Chapters hosted 28 LANDU® courses. Overall, the education outreach extended to over 1,350 students. That’s a 63% increase from 2021’s outreach of 850 students.

If you are interested in hosting a LANDU® course in your area for your chapter, please contact RLI Education Manager Amanda Morrone at amorrone@nar.realtor or 312.329.8411 for more information.

New LANDU® Education Instructor

Congratulations to Jeramy Stephens, ALC for being approved as a new LANDU® instructor. He is now approved to teach the Transitional Land Real Estate Course and Land 101: Fundamentals of Land Brokerage course.

Call for LANDU® Instructors

RLI is looking for instructors to teach Land Real Estate Site Selection and Transitional Land Real Estate courses in the virtual instructor-led training (VILT) format.

Be a part of the team that makes the best in the business the best in the business! RLI’s LANDU® Instructors embody the networking, camaraderie, and expertise that ensure our membership thrives. LANDU® Instructors are more than teachers, they are mentors, leaders, and experienced experts in their field looking to give back to the organization and the industry.

LANDU® Instructors are ambassadors for the REALTORS® Land Institute, LANDU® Education Program, and the overall land real estate industry. They are experts in their field, dedicating time and energy to help others become the best of the best.

“Being on the RLI faculty is a great opportunity to be seen as an industry expert, provides networking opportunities with other land agents, and offers me a chance to expand my knowledge base by interacting with program participants. I invite you to join us as I believe you, too, will share the same rewarding experiences.”

– Phil McGinnis, ALC, LANDU® Instructor

What it means to be a LANDU® instructor

“After seven years as an active RLI member, I saw the way my business thrived as a result of my professional connections with RLI contacts across the country. When I was asked to consider being an instructor, I immediately knew that it was a way for me to give back to both the organization and my peers. It is fun and enjoyable being be in front of students who choose to be there.”

– Justin Osborn, ALC, LANDU® Instructor

We Want YOU to Be a LANDU® Instructor!

LANDU® Education Week Coming to Fort Worth, Texas in June 2023

LANDU® Education Week offers land professionals the opportunity to network with their peers and greatly enhance their expertise by taking all six courses needed to earn the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Designation in one place, at one time. The event will be held at the Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® June 1–9.

Last year’s LANDU® Education Week sold out within a few days. If you want to be sure to have a spot, sign up quickly once registration details are released in Spring 2023.

Are you ready to become a LANDU® Instructor?

Eligibility application criteria to serve as an instructor has been established as meeting the following general minimum requirements: education truly separates us from the pack and that to me is what it’s all about.”

1. Be an active land or commercial real estate agent who currently holds the ALC Designation or another NAR Commercial affiliate designation as a member in good standing of their respective organization; OR be considered a subject matter expert on a particular topic who is involved with land or commercial real estate in some professional capacity (i.e. technology, lawyer, accountant, construction, developer, etc.) but does not hold an active real estate license.

2. Have experience in instructing or lecturing adult professionals, whether at a college, a professional program, or as a panel member or speaker at a symposium, seminar, lecture, or convention.

3. Be proficient in the use of technological presentation tools such as webinar platforms (Zoom) and Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.

Have questions or want to learn more? Interested applicants may contact Amanda Morrone, Education Manager, at amorrone@nar.realtor or (312) 329-8441 with questions or complete the LANDU® instructor interest form online to receive more information.

Results of the 2022 Education Survey are in!

This fall, RLI conducted a survey on LANDU® Education to measure the value and delivery of the LANDU® course’s content and assess our member’s educational needs. We sent the survey to members who attended courses (virtual, LANDU® Education Week, RLI Chapters) between 2020-2022.

128 members responded.

The results will help us focus on the areas of improvement within our next phase of course updates. Also, thank you to the RLI Education Committee for their input on the survey questions and time contacting past students to complete the survey. Here are key things LANDU® students told us about their education experience.

“The Land Investment Analysis course is the best preparation for real estate investing and brokering with practical application of investing, yield rates, and site investigations.”

“Both Land 101 and Subdivision Development broadened my knowledge in the Land Sales field. Very few details about land sales are discussed in the general real estate coursework required for agents.”

“The mapping systems that were offered have greatly benefitted my business. Being able to outline and find property details in an instant truly gives me an upper hand out in the field.”

“Learning the detailed steps involved in having land subdivided, and the multiple entities involved, is invaluable knowledge for any agent desiring to market land.”