CLASSES
OLD HOME CERTIFIED
Old Home Certified (OHC) is a regional Realtor® designation developed by Rethos. This two-day 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.
A minimum of 11 credits is offered. The number of credits varies each year, depending on the Day 2 classes offered.
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.
Our Revised Course Structure
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.
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
Balancing the Old with the New: The Historic Value of Sustainability
Instructor: Anna Schmiel, Rethos Continuing Education Manager
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
Maintaining OHC Certification
To maintain Old Home Certification,
Realtors® must take Day 2 each year and both days of OHC every 3 years. After taking the full course
3 times, realtors only need to maintain their certification (take Day 2 each year).
**IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to a lack of demand, we are no longer offering online classes. To maintain your designation, you must attend Day 2 of OHC in-person.
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.
$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
