Shumate Real Estate Academy

2025 Class Dates

Thursday, October 23rd, 2025

What You Need To Know About Financing

📅 Date: Thursday, October 23rd
🕚 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Keller Williams Atlanta Partners Northeast – Snellville
2092 Scenic Hwy S, Suite B100, Snellville, GA

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

The Course presents fundamental concepts regarding the mortgage process, including market updates and creative financing options. The course will cover the process beginning with prequalification through closing. The attendees will be provided with a detailed description of the loan process along with the various loan programs available. We will discuss the most common causes of challenges that arise throughout the mortgage process and how these can be avoided.

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Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Keller Williams Atlanta Partners Northeast – You’re Invited! Join us for a fun, interactive, and educational 3-hour CE class designed to help you and your clients better understand what’s being purchased. Mastering Property Types, Mortgage Dynamics & The Power of Survey Knowledge 📅 Date: Thursday, August 21st 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Keller Williams Atlanta Partners Northeast – Snellville 2092 Scenic Hwy S, Suite B100, Snellville, GA 🔗 Register Here: https://shorturl.at/eukbc Instructor: Chris Shumate with Fairway Home Mortgage Special Guest: Jeff McClung with McClung Surveying Services Jeff brings decades of surveying experience and real-life stories that will help you spot red flags on surveys before they become client issues. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: • Identify and differentiate between key property types • Understand mortgage guidelines for various property classifications • Explore investment properties, ADUs, and rental income qualification • Recognize property conditions that can affect mortgage approval • Appraisal insights: comps, repair considerations, contract amendments & waivers • Survey 101: Learn to read surveys and spot potential deal-killers 🎉 Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills, earn CE credit, and enjoy great networking! Register today to secure your spot.

Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

The This and That of Mortgages

10:00 am- 1:00 pm

3 Hour CE Course

This course will focus on the basic concept of mortgages, the most common loan products and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Learn about niche products and discover how these programs can expand opportunities for your clients. In depth discussions about interest rates, historical data, and the impact rates have on buyer’s cash to close and renting versus buying. Gain insights into tools that can help your clients make well-informed decisions throughout the home-buying process.

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Thursday, May 1st, 2025

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CE & Connections!

Mastering Property Types, Mortgage Dynamics & The Power Of Survey Knowledge.

Featuring Guest Speaker Jeff McClung with McClung Surveying Services.

1:00 pm- 4:00pm

Join us for a fun and engaging CE class designed to help you—and your buyers—clearly understand exactly what’s being purchased.

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

This course is to equip real estate professionals with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various property types and their implications on the mortgage process. Throughout the course, participants will gain proficiency in identifying and differentiating between the various property types. Moreover, participants will explore how different property-related conditions affect mortgage applications and approvals. Additionally, the class will delve into the critical role of appraisals for these various property type real estate transactions, including techniques for assessing comparable sales, repairs, appraisal waivers, and title issues.

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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025

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CE With A Twist! Join us for a fun and informative CE class with Guest Speaker Hudson Holder, Appraiser at DS Murphy.

Plus Happy Hour, Appetizers & Networking!

Course: The This and That of Mortgages with Guest Speaker Hudson Holder, Appraiser at DS Murphy

2:00 pm- 5:00pm Happy Hour, Appetizers & Networking following class

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

Connect directly with an appraiser, gain expert insights, ask your questions and take a deep dive into home valuation – all while earning 3 valuable hours of continuing education! 

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and professional growth!

Course Description: This course will focus on the basic concept of mortgages, the most common loan products and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Learn about niche products and discover how these programs can expand opportunities for your clients. In depth discussions about interest rates, historical data, and the impact rates have on buyer’s cash to close and renting versus buying. Gain insights into tools that can help your clients make well-informed decisions throughout the home-buying process.

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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

The This and That of Mortgages

10:00 am- 1:00 pm

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

This course will focus on the basic concept of mortgages, the most common loan products and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Learn about niche products and discover how these programs can expand opportunities for your clients. In depth discussions about interest rates, historical data, and the impact rates have on buyer’s cash to close and renting versus buying. Gain insights into tools that can help your clients make well-informed decisions throughout the home-buying process.

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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

What You Need To Know About Financing

10:00 am- 1:00 pm

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

The Course presents fundamental concepts regarding the mortgage process, including market updates and creative financing options. The course will cover the process beginning with prequalification through closing. The attendees will be provided with a detailed description of the loan process along with the various loan programs available. We will discuss the most common causes of challenges that arise throughout the mortgage process and how these can be avoided.

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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

Mastering Real Estate Property Types & Mortgage Dynamics

10:00 am- 1:00 pm

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

This course is to equip real estate professionals with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various property types and their implications on the mortgage process. Throughout the course, participants will gain proficiency in identifying and differentiating between the various property types. Moreover, participants will explore how different property-related conditions affect mortgage applications and approvals. Additionally, the class will delve into the critical role of appraisals for these various property type real estate transactions, including techniques for assessing comparable sales, repairs, appraisal waivers, and title issues.

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Previous Classes

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Mastering Real Estate Property Types & Mortgage Dynamics

10:00 am- 1:00 pm

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

This course is to equip real estate professionals with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various property types and their implications on the mortgage process. Throughout the course, participants will gain proficiency in identifying and differentiating between the various property types. Moreover, participants will explore how different property-related conditions affect mortgage applications and approvals. Additionally, the class will delve into the critical role of appraisals for these various property type real estate transactions, including techniques for assessing comparable sales, repairs, appraisal waivers, and title issues.

Register: Click Here to Register

November 2024 Class Dates

Thursday, November, 7th, 2024

The This & That of Mortgages

10:00 am- 1:00 pm

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

This course will focus on the basic concept of mortgages, the most common loan products and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. In depth discussions about interest rates, the impact rates have on buyer’s cash to close, renting versus buying and specialty loan programs. Upon completion of this course the salesperson will be better equipped to understand clients’ option for home financing.

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Wednesday, November 13th

What You Need To Know About Financing

10:00 am- 1:00 pm

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

This course presents fundamental concepts regarding the mortgage process. The course will cover the process beginning with prequalification through closing. Attendees will also be provided with valuable market updates including inventory, interest rates, home values and the cost of waiting to buy.

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October 2024 Class Date

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

Mastering Real Estate Property Types & Mortgage Dynamics– 3 HR CE Credit

*Including Appraiser Guest Speaker: Hudson Holder at D.S. Murphy Appraisers

*Including Market Updates

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: E-Center at Sugar Hill Classroom A

5019 W Broad St NE Sugar Hill, GA 30518

Register: Click Here To Register

Course Description

This course is to equip real estate professionals with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various property types and their implications on the mortgage process. Throughout the course, participants will gain proficiency in identifying and differentiating between the various property types.  Moreover, participants will explore how different property-related conditions affect mortgage applications and approvals. Additionally, the class will delve into the critical role of appraisals for these various property type real estate transactions, including techniques for assessing comparable sales, repairs, appraisal waivers, and title issues.

August 2024 Class Date

Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

Mastering Real Estate Property Types & Mortgage Dynamics– 3 HR CE Credit

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: NAMAR | Lower Level Classroom 2145 Duluth Hwy, Duluth, GA 30097

Breakfast will be served

Register: Click Here To Register

Course Description

This course is to equip real estate professionals with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various property types and their implications on the mortgage process. Throughout the course, participants will gain proficiency in identifying and differentiating between the various property types.  Moreover, participants will explore how different property-related conditions affect mortgage applications and approvals. Additionally, the class will delve into the critical role of appraisals for these various property type real estate transactions, including techniques for assessing comparable sales, repairs, appraisal waivers, and title issues.

September 2024 Class Date

Wednesday, September 25th, 2024

Course TBD– 3 HR CE Credit

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: NAMAR | Lower Level Classroom 2145 Duluth Hwy, Duluth, GA 30097

Breakfast will be served

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Course Description

June 2024 Class Date

Thursday, June 20th, 2024

What You Need To Know About Financing– 3 HR CE Credit

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: 3011 Sutton Gate Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024 (3rd Floor)

Free/ Breakfast will be served

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Course Description

This course presents fundamental concepts regarding the mortgage process. The course will cover the process beginning with prequalification through closing. Attendees will also be provided with valuable market updates including inventory, interest rates, home values and the cost of waiting to buy.

May 2024 Class Date

May 8th, 2024

Mortgage 101 Workshop

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Location: NAMAR | Lower Level Classroom 2145 Duluth Hwy, Duluth, GA 30097

Free to NAMAR Members/ NO CE Credit

Register: Click Here To Register

Do You Want To Know?

• What your buyers see throughout the application & pre-qualification process and how to advise your clients?
• How to help your buyers avoid pitfalls that might affect their qualification?
• What lenders consider when pre-qualifying your buyers?
• How to set yourself apart from other realtors by understanding the mortgage process of buying a home?

April 2024 Class Dates

April 18th, 2024

The This & That of of Mortgages

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Jackson EMC -1000 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

Register: https://rb.gy/phad5x

This course will focus on the basic concept of mortgages, the most common loan products and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. In depth discussions about interest rates, the impact rates have on buyer’s cash to close, renting versus buying and specialty loan programs. Upon completion of this course the salesperson will be better equipped to understand clients’ option for home financing.

March 2024 Class Dates

March 26th, 2024

What You Need To Know About Financing

10:00 am -1:00 pm

Location: NAMAR | Lower Level Classroom 2145 Duluth Hwy, Duluth, GA 30097

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

This course presents fundamental concepts regarding the mortgage process, including market updates and creative financing options. The course will cover the process beginning with prequalification through closing. The attendees will be provided with a detailed description of the loan process along with the various loan programs available. We will discuss the most common causes of challenges that arise throughout the mortgage process and how these can be avoided.

Register: https://namar.org/event/ce-class-what-you-need-to-know-about-financing-2/

February 2024 Class Dates

February 28th, 2024

The This & That of Mortgages

10:00 am- 1:00 pm

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

This course will focus on the basic concept of mortgages, the most common loan products and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. In depth discussions about interest rates, the impact rates have on buyer’s cash to close, renting versus buying and specialty loan programs. Upon completion of this course the salesperson will be better equipped to understand clients’ option for home financing.

Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cdwwc6q

January 2024 Class Dates

January 17th, 2024

Mortgage Application 101

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Do You Want To Know?

• What your buyers see throughout the application & pre-qualification process and how to advise your clients?
• How to help your buyers avoid pitfalls that might affect their qualification?
• What lenders consider when pre-qualifying your buyers?
• How to set yourself apart from other realtors by understanding the mortgage process of buying a home?

Free to NAMAR Members/ NO CE Credit

Location: NAMAR

Lower Level Classroom 2145 Duluth Hwy, Duluth, GA 30097

Register Here: https://namarportal.ramcoams.net/Education/Registration/Details.aspx?cid=59c4fa81-438d-ee11-9ca3-00155d101222

December 2023 Class Dates

What You Need To Know About Financing – December 13th

Register Here: www.hallbor.com/eventdetails/N2KAF

10:00 am – 1:00 pm @ Jackson EMC –

1000 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501

November 2023 Class Dates

Online 3-Hr CE Course

Tuesday, November 14th 2023

10:00-1:00pm

The This & That of Mortgages

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

Basic concepts of mortgages, the most common loan products and the advantages of each one.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-ce-class-the-this-that-of-mortgages-tickets-746245449227

October 2023 Class Dates

Wednesday, October 19, 2023

10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST

The This & That of Mortgages

*3 Hour CE Course Open to Georgia Real Estate Professionals

Basic concepts of mortgages, the most common loan products and the advantages of each one.

This class will be held at the NAMAR Classroom

2145 Duluth Hwy, Duluth, GA 30097

$15.00 Registration Fee for NAMAR Members

$30.00 Registration Fee for Non-Members

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September 2023 Class Dates

• 9.7.2023 – Thursday
• 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• The This & That of Mortgages
• 3 Hr – Virtual CE Class
• Basic concepts of mortgages, the most common loan products and the advantages of each one.
• *3 Hr CE Credit for Georgia Real Estate Professionals
• Click Here to Register

• 9.13.2023 – Wednesday
• 10:00 am – 11:30 am
• Virtual WORKSHOP
• Changing Perspectives: Why Waiting To Buy Could Cost You Money
• No CE Credit
• Click Here to Register

• 9.21.2023 – Thursday
• 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• 3 Hr – Virtual CE Class
• What You Need to Know About Financing
• Fundamental concepts regarding the mortgage process, including market updates and creative financing options.
• *3 Hr CE Credit for Georgia Real Estate Professionals
• Click Here to Register

• 9.27.2023 – Wednesday
• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• In Person WORKSHOP
• Mortgage Application 101 – Agent Training
• NAMAR Classroom
• 2145 Duluth Highway
• Duluth, GA 30097
• No CE Credit
• Click Here to Register

INSTRUCTOR: Chris Shumate, Senior Loan Officer NMLS #627360

*To receive full credit for the CE courses, attendees must be licensed in the state of Georgia; have not taken this course within the last twelve months; and must be on time and remain present for the entire presentation.

What You Need To Know About Financing- 3 CE Credits

Aug 24th, 2023 10:00 – 1:00 PM

Location: NAMAR Lower Level Classroom

2145 Duluth Highway | Duluth, GA 30097

$15 Members / $30 Non Members

This course presents fundamental concepts regarding the mortgage process, including market updates and creative financing options. The course will cover the process beginning with prequalification through closing. The attendees will be provided with a detailed description of the loan process along with the various loan programs available. We will discuss the most common causes of challenges that arise throughout the mortgage process and how these can be avoided.

Register Online: https://register.namar.org/DefaultN.aspx?event=1775

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