01 May Planning & Zoning: Advocating for Your Community's Future Planning & Zoning: Advocating for Your Community's Future Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) 6 CE Hours Columbus Board of REALTORS¨, Columbus, Georgia Designations and Certifications This in-person class is sponsored by the Columbus Board of REALTORS. Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructorsCancellation Policy 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! GAR Scholarship Information. GREC Policy: If you have taken this course in the last 366 days, you will not receive CE credit. School Policy: You must be on time and present for the entire session to receive credit. Class format (In-Classroom or Livestream) is a decision of the Class Sponsor and not GAR. Columbus Board of REALTORS¨ Columbus Board of REALTORS¨2512 Warm Springs RoadColumbus, GA 31904 Map & Directions Linda Olson Linda Olson, REALTOR®, GREEN obtained her real estate license in 2005 and is an active agent in Florida and Georgia specializing in land and commercial.Linda is a course provider, author and instructor in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. She is on the Florida REALTORS® faculty, teaches classes through the Georgia Association of REALTORS® Partner’s in Education program, is a Tennessee Real Estate Commission-approved instructor and provider and is an instructor for NAR’s 2-day Green Designation: People, Property, Planet, Prosperity and the ABR elective course: New Home Construction and Buyer Representation. Linda has been writing and teaching CE courses since 2010. These courses are centered on Environmental Concerns, Green/Energy Efficiency, Commercial Real Estate, Development, Construction, Contracts, Networking, and Negotiating.Linda brings a unique perspective to the real estate field as she has a MS degree in Ecology and 20+ years of experience as an environmental consultant. Linda uses this expertise to assist Owners and Buyers regarding the intricacies of developing/optimizing/selling and buying environmentally-challenged property. Linda also specializes in all aspects of commercial real estate.In addition, for more than 10 years Linda was actively involved with the local Home Builders and Contractors Association allowing her to gain important contacts and knowledge on “green” building techniques and improving a home’s energy efficiency. She has been awarded NAR’s Green Designation. Linda usesthese skills to effectively market and sell Green/Energy Efficient homes and to work with buyers to find homes that match their “Green” needs. Cancellations: Cancellations by the Early Bird Fee deadline will receive a full refund. Cancellations after the Early Bird Fee deadline (4-24-2024) will receive a refund less $25.00. Cancellations must be made prior to the start date of the course; otherwise, no refund will be issued. To cancel your registration, click here:1. Log in2. Go to "Events" and select "My Classes"4. Select the specific class "Details" button5. Select the "Cancel" button and follow the prompts.Note: GAR reserves the right to cancel/change any course at any time. If a course is canceled, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will receive either a full refund or, if rescheduled, you may transfer to the new date. GAR is not responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses (lodging, airfare, etc.) you may incur when a course is canceled or rescheduled. GREC School Number 271 - Georgia Association of REALTORSPhotography Waiver: Portions of this GAR course may be photographed, or audio/video recorded for various purposes, including reporting, promotion, archival, or sale and distribution. By registering, you agree that GAR and/or anyone acting on their behalf may photograph or record by audio/video your attendance and involvement in any portion of the course. Furthermore, you agree that the GAR may use these photographs and/or recordings without additional approval or permission and without compensation.