Historic house specialist realtor training

The City's Office of Historic Preservation is once again offering Historic House Specialist Realtor training, which will teach realtors how to research historic properties, identify important architectural features and materials, and understand the economics of historic preservation.

Participants will learn how to market a historic home and highlight some of the benefits of owning a historic property. The s Office of Historic Preservation will also discuss the process for renovations and alterations to historically designated homes. Training will provide six MCE hours; no legal credit. Training is also open to the general public.

The course will be offered on Wednesday, June 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Building and Development Services Center, located at 1901 S. Alamo. The cost of the training course is $60.

Register online and download an application at www.sabor.com. For more information, contact the San Antonio Board of Realtors at 593-1200 or the Office of Historic Preservation at 215-9274.