I would like a Quick Start on setting up an on-line course. Primarily dealing with Getting started (the right way) in real estate, Creating equity and Property management.

A Book has already been published and we conduct classes that are well received in our city. Many people across the country have asked for on-line courses.

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Jay’s Answer: You have 3 basic directions: webinars (web-based), teleseminars (telephone based), and DVDs (prerecorded). Each has their pros and cons.

Webinars allow you to have visuals (although you could supply separate PDF files with teleseminars), but sometimes suffer with slow internet connections. For best audio, many webinars actually have a phone # you call to get the audio. The downside is also you need to sit in front of the computer. Many webinars can be recorded and played back at a later date.

Teleseminars allow people to dial in from wherever they are, and are the most flexible for live calls. The downside is that there’s no visual tie-in.

DVDs (and other prerecorded) allows you to do the most editing for a professional result, but there’s no “live” component.

If you decide to do a webinar/teleseminar, make sure you have someone who’s handling all the technical details for you. Are your bridge lines working? Are new call-ins muted? Are recording levels good (if you’re recording)? Are some users have technical problems? You also want a person (it could be the same one), to sequence questions for you (like a radio call-in show producer).

There are many different levels of products for these offerings. Make sure you’ve talked with people who’ve produced many courses to at least learn the pros/cons of each commercial choice.