Become A Sussex County Specialist

Earn your Sussex County Specialist (SCS) designation and be the REALTOR® that provides your clients with the added assurance that you have the additional education, experience, and expertise necessary to best serve their needs, whether buying or selling a home in Sussex County.

You are eligible if you:

  • Have been a member in good standing of SCAOR for at least two years.
  • Have a minimum of 30 closed transactions in Sussex County within the past five (5) years.
  • Have completed the required courses listed below. 
Financing (3 hours)

Explore our  extensive Financing Course designed to equip you with essential knowledge for navigating the complexities of home financing. Topics covered will include qualifications and types of financing.
Environmental Awareness (3 hours)

Join our Environmental Awareness course focused on Sussex County, where you’ll gain a deep understanding of the various types of wetlands and their ecological benefits. Explore maps and delineations, delve into federal, state, and county regulations, flood insurance purchase guidelines, as well as preservation reasoning and considerations.
Septic Systems (1.5 hours)

Join our comprehensive Septic System Class and gain essential knowledge about the intricacies of septic systems and Class H inspections. Learn who is responsible for  the inspections, master techniques for researching septic records and historical documents, the different types of systems, and the options when a system fails.
New Construction (1.5 hours)

The New Construction course will cover key differences between new construction and resale properties, emphasizing the role of the REALTOR® in facilitating communication, managing buyer expectations and developing relationships with builders to understand all phases of the building process.
Unique Sussex Towns (2 hours online)

Participants will learn to effectively utilize available resources for assisting visitors and gain insights into county-wide local attractions through the Visitor Guide and Fun Facts and use of the SouthDel Sidekick App. Even experienced REALTORS®  will boost their knowledge of all Sussex County has to offer.
Manufactured, Modular, and Mobile Homes (1.5 hours)

Discover the different types of mobile homes, manufactured homes, and modular homes and help inform the licensed real estate agent as to important information to protect their buyers and sellers in the process of purchasing these types of homes in Delaware.
Basics of the Landlord Tenant Code & Rentals: From Long Term Leases to the Short-Term Rental Business (3 hours)

This course is designed to learn the basics of the  Landlord Tenant Code,  providing a comprehensive overview of key legal aspects crucial for both landlords and tenants. Delve into rental agreements, managing deposits, landlord obligations and tenants rights. The highlights for the Short Term Rental section will include the lucrative potential for buyers, emphasizing location near beaches or towns, HOA restrictions, property amenities, and the importance of understanding existing and upcoming legislation at municipal, county, and state levels.
DUCOIA, Zoning, and the County Land Use Plan (3 hours)

The Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (DUCIOA) regulates community living. It mandates transparency with Resale Certificates and Public Offering Statements, imposing rental restrictions, architectural guidelines, and financial evaluations. Zoning and Land Use definitions and regulations shape Sussex County’s Land Use Plan, affecting seller and buyer dynamics amid evolving rules and community development oversight.

 

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