Advancing Equity in Historic Preservation: OUR COMMITMENT
CLASSES
OLD HOME CERTIFIED
​Old Home Certified (OHC) is a regional Realtor® designation developed by Rethos. This two-day, 11 credit course is team-taught and covers a range of topics, from architectural style eras and old home building science, to local vs. national historic designations. Attendees get a 360-degree understanding of our local built environment.
We’ve gathered a dream team of expert instructors in architecture, real estate, and historic preservation to share information in this groundbreaking course. Serve your clients better by gaining effective insights about the homes you work with daily.
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Our Revised Course Structure
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OHC Core Curriculum
Day One of OHC is always our core curriculum. These four classes are taught by Rethos staff. They provide the foundational knowledge for realtors interested in old homes.
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Revivals, Archways, and Turrets:
Pre-War Architecture in Minnesota
Instructor: Erin Hanafin Berg, Rethos Policy Institute Director/Rethos Deputy Director
Hours/Credits: 1.5
Glass Boxes, concrete, and Ramblers:
Post-War Architecture in Minnesota
Instructor: Heidi Swank, Ph.D., Rethos Executive Director
Hours/Credits: 1.5
The Case for Keeping Original Wood Windows
Instructor: Joe Hayes, Hayes Window Restoration
Hours/Credits: 1.5
Historic Designations
Instructors: Amy Thomas, Rethos Director of Real Estate
Erin Hanafin Berg, Rethos Policy Institute Director/Rethos Deputy Director
Hours/Credits: 1.5
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OHC Online Classes
Pricing For CE Credit (for OHC-designation): $50/credit
Non-Realtor: $40/credit
Rethos Members: $10/class
(Please call Rethos at 651-293-9047 to get this member-only rate)
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Marketing Old Homes with New Media
Wednesday, January 7th, 6 pm - 7 pm
Instructor: Brian Clapper, @bryaninmsp
More homebuyers than ever are using social media to assist in their home search, learn about the buying process, and gain insights into their preferred neighborhoods and home styles. Learn how to leverage this marketing tool to set yourself apart in the New Year!
Credits: 1
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Holding Up The House - Part 1
Loads and Load Paths Through a Building
Monday, March 16th, 6 pm - 7 pm
Instructor: Chris Hartnett, Preservation Engineers
A helpful technical class for realtors, they will learn how loads are applied to a building and their impact on the many structural components that hold up a house. Take Part 2 for a more in-depth discussion on solutions!
Credits: 1
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Holding Up The House - Part 2
How to Recognize and Understand Structural Distress
Monday, March 23rd, 6 pm - 7 pm
Instructor: Chris Hartnett, Preservation Engineers
Now that they know the basics of structural engineering, realtors will learn how to recognize issues within a building that may require structural evaluation and repair through a series of case studies.
Credits: 1
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Garden Suburbs Of The Twin Cities
Saturday, April 11th, 10 am - 12 pm
Instructor: Kristin Anderson, Professor Emerita of Art & Design at Augsburg University
Uncover the history of some of the most interesting neighborhoods in the Twin Cities: the garden suburbs of the late 19th century. Attendees will see the specific design principles used through national models and local case studies.
Credits: 2
Costs for this 2 credit course:
For CE Credit (for OHC-designation): $100
Non-Realtor: $80
Rethos Members: $10
Maintaining OHC Certification
To maintain Old Home Certification,
realtors must take 5 credits of Continuing Education
each year. Realtors must retake the entire
OHC Course every 3 years.​​ After taking the full course
3 times, realtors only need to maintain their certification.
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Option 1
Attend Day 2 of
Old Home Certified
(OHC). This option
saves you money,
but requires a full
day commitment.
Cost: $150
CE Credits: 6
Option 2
Take 5 credits worth of rotating online classes, offered throughout
the year.
Cost per Credit: $50
CE Credits: 5
(between 2-5 classes)
For more information on Old Home Certified,
please contact Anna Schmiel at anna@rethos.org
Partner with Rethos
Outside organizations can contract with Rethos to bring
our staff-taught classes to their members.
All classes are certified for CE credit through the
Minnesota Department of Commerce.​
Architectural Styles and History
Revivals, Archways, and Turrets: Pre-War Architecture in Minnesota
Glass Boxes, concrete, and Ramblers: Post-War Architecture in Minnesota
Cost: $4,000 fee for 30 attendees.
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$125 for each additional attendee
Hours/Credits: 3
Core
Curriculum
Revivals, Archways, and Turrets: Pre-War Architecture in Minnesota
Glass Boxes, concrete, and Ramblers: Post-War Architecture in Minnesota
Historic Designations
Balancing the Old With the New: The Historic Value of Sustainability
Cost: $6,500 fee for 30 attendees.
$200 for each additional attendee
Hours/Credits: 6
