Live Virtual courses available anywhere for your Texas Real Estate Continuing Education needs.
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Pricing is for up to 50 people. Please contact Kathryn for larger events.
Broker Responsibility #35367
This 6-hour course is required for all Brokers and Team Leaders or Managers. Taught by Don Burns. Sponsored $750
TREC Legal Update I #37796
This course taught by Don Burns is a 4-hour non-elective that is mandatory to satisfy TREC’s requirements to update your license. Please download the student manual, found on the link below, prior to class. Sponsorship $650
TREC Legal Update II #37797
This course taught by Don Burns is a 4-hour non-elective that is mandatory to satisfy TREC’s requirements to update your license. Please download the student manual, found on the link below, prior to class. Sponsorship $650
Understanding Contracts & Forms #37532
This 4-hour elective is taught by Lynne Boynton. This class satisfies the Contract class requirement. In this class, we will break into small groups, fill out the 1 to 4 Family Residential Contract and select other forms needed for this transaction. We’ll discuss in detail each promulgated contract form in order to familiarize yourself with its appropriate use for a given real estate transaction. Learn how and when to use the correct Texas promulgated Purchase Contract Forms, Addenda, disclosures, and Notices used in residential real estate transactions. Topics include the essential elements of contracts, requirements and usage of the promulgated contract forms, the Seller’s Disclosure of Property Condition, and an overview of all the promulgated forms and addenda. Click HERE for the Downloads Needed for this class. Sponsorship $600
5 Practices for a Healthy Real Estate Business #38361
This 2-hour elective course is taught by Kathryn C. Wheat, Kerrie Saeger or John Barba. A Healthy Real Estate Business requires Mental Acuity, Leadership, Productivity, Physical Fitness, and Resilience. How you deal with growth, staying on top of trends, communication, leadership, getting it all done, self doubt and the even ability to overcome the haters makes all the difference in the health of your business! Sponsorship $450
Brand U #36225
This 2-hour elective course is taught by Kathryn C. Wheat, Kerrie Saeger or John Barba. In this age of technology having a strong personal brand is a must! This course will teach you how to properly and effectively brand yourself online so prospective clients will not only easily find you but will come to you ready to do business. Sponsorship $450
Understand Builders, Attract Buyers, Close More Deals! #39025
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Kathryn C. Wheat, Kerrie Saeger or John Barba. This class is designed to help Realtors confidently and knowledgeably sell in the new construction market. We’ll explain the Builder Perspective, the Building Process, and How to NOT get left behind as well as uncover the secret to attracting the buyers who want to build their dream home! Sponsored $525
Unforgettable First Impressions #36807
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Kathryn C. Wheat, Kerrie Saeger or John Barba. This class covers a multitude of important details that will add up to make an unforgettable first impression especially in this new Virtual world we are working in. We’ll cover branding, communication, body language, psychology of color, greetings and business & social media etiquette. Sponsorship $525
Public Speaking for Realtors #37452
This dynamic 3-hour elective class is taught by Kathryn C. Wheat, Kerrie Saeger or John Barba. Saeger. Does the thought of public speaking scare you to death? What is different when presenting Virtual Speeches? Public speaking will help you leverage your time, increase your expert status and attract new business in ways you never even imagined. Come learn the how’s & why’s to becoming a confident public speaker! Sponsorship $525
Video Marketing #36806
This 3-hour elective is taught by Kathryn C. Wheat, Kerrie Saeger or John Barba. Video is fast becoming the smart way to market your business in a Virtual Business Climate! This course will show you how to use your personality to attract the right people to you using video on Social Media. We’ll share all you need to know to get started today including tips and tricks using tools to help you look and sound your best. Have your smart phone with you and be camera ready! We will shoot a video together in class. Sponsorship $525
TikTok for Beginners #39432
This 2-hour elective course is taught by Kerrie Saeger. Think TikTok is just for dancing teens? Think again! TikTok is quickly becoming THE place to be on social media. In this class you’ll learn how you can use this app to create attention-grabbing videos that will attract a large following of prospective clients – and you’ll be relieved to know you can do it without dancing (unless you want to, of course). Sponsorship $450
TikTok 2.0 for Realtors #39777
This 2-hour elective course is taught by Kerrie Saeger. In this class you will learn how to create a portfolio of informative and entertaining videos for your real estate business using the tools in the TikTok app. Participants will be shown where to find content and ideas, how to build a portfolio of favorite tools, and how to use the editing features in the app with LIVE demos. **You are expected to have a basic knowledge of the TikTok app and a TikTok account prior to attending this class. If you are new to TikTok, please complete TikTok for Beginners #39432 before taking this class. Sponsorship $450
The Secret Formula to WIN on Facebook #36402
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Kerrie Saeger. With over 2.27 billion users, Facebook is currently one of the largest social media platforms in use today. Kerrie will show you how to elegantly and subtly market your real estate business on Facebook without being sales-y. From setting up your personal profile, what to post and when, how to use FB groups and business pages, to top tips on how to use FB Live the right way, and much, much more! This class will be interactive and engaging, so bring your phone – you’ll be encouraged to use it during this class! Sponsorship $525
Show Me the Money – Navigating the Mortgage Process #39109
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Kerrie Saeger. All loans are alike – right? Well, not necessarily. In this course we will take the mystery out of mortgages. We will discuss how to refer a lender, pre-approval versus pre-qualification, different types of loans that a homebuyer can choose, working with the loan officer for a smooth transaction, and what is going on from contract to closing. We will also discuss some special loan programs that could help you market and sell more homes. Sponsorship $525
iBuyers: How They Affect Your Business #39172
This 2-hour elective is taught by Lynne Boynton. During this class we will uncover what an iBuyer is: Who they are, What markets they are in, How they emerged in our Markets, What their business model is, and the Process for the Homeowner who wants to sell their home to an iBuyer. And finally, we will finish the class by looking at how this affects our business, our concerns about selling a home listed by an iBuyer, what we need to include in our Listing Presentations, and the future of the iBuyers. Sponsorship $450
Coaching You to Success #35686
This 3-hour elective is taught by Lynne Boynton. This course covers a multitude of subjects. Have you thought about hiring a coach or maybe becoming a coach? We will go over what a good coach for Real Estate should do. Have you considered farming and if it’s really for you? Have you ever wondered in this paperless society what you really need to be keeping for the IRS? We’ll cover what a buyers Presentation is and why you really need one. We will also discuss Safety issues that we all need to be aware of. Sponsorship $525
Titles, Surveys, Floods & MUD’s #37139
This 3-hour elective is taught by Lynne Boynton. This class will examine Surveys, why we need one, the different types of surveys and the use of the existing Survey and the T-47. Since Harvey, it is important to know what an Elevation Certificate is, who needs it and why, plus where you can find yours. We will explain how to handle Objections to the information in the Survey. We will cover Title Policy changes in the contract and what they really mean, the HOA forms, who pays for what and the charges that the Buyer/Seller will need to pay. We will also review MUD’s, how it is created, the purpose of the MUD, how to find the correct form to use for Listing/Sales, where to find information needed for the form and why it is important. In addition, we will review different flood zones and windstorm insurance. Sponsorship $525
Getting the Buyer to the Finish line #36372
This 3-hour elective is taught by Lynne Boynton. In a group exercise, this class will cover Contracts and answer any questions that you may have along with which forms to use for different types of sales. We will cover Short Sales, REO’s, & Auctions,discuss Mud’s, the different MUD forms, and which one to use when, HOA’s and their forms. Also, we will discuss the History of Mortgages, rates & ratio’s for each, along with the Title Commitment and the Closing Disclosure and costs. Please join us for this 3 hour CE class. Sponsorship $525
CMA’s Made Easy # 38734
This 3-hour elective is taught by Lynne Boynton. When you hear the word CMA, do you wonder where to start and what properties to select for your report? In this class we will cover the appraisal process, value of property, 3 approaches of value, who really needs a CMA and what a CMA is. We will discuss the principles for choosing a comparable, selecting the properties and making the correct adjustments. Then we will create the CMA in Matrix and discuss which pages to include in your CMA and more. After this class you’ll be able to do a CMA with confidence! Sponsorship $525
CMA’s: Practice Makes Perfect #40040
This 3-hour elective is taught by Lynne Boynton. It is highly recommended that you complete the CMA’s Made Easy course prior to taking this one. We will discuss the Agents’ responsibility and where to search for properties as well as doing an individual exercise to choose the Comparables. We will cover what data to collect, how to make adjustments on the comparables and come up with pricing for your Listing appointment. Students will need a computer to take this class. Sponsorship $525
Home Insurance … flooded with questions? #37038
This 2-hour elective course is taught by Angie Blacklock. What do trampolines, pit bulls and floodwaters have in common? You’ll get the answer to this question and so many more in this class. Be ready to increase your knowledge of home insurance terms, gain a better understanding of home insurance policies & the purchasing process, and become a valued source of information on flood zones. Don’t let your clients’ questions make you feel like you’re drowning. We’re throwing you a life jacket- join us! Sponsorship $450
Planning your week & time blocking #37088
This 3-hour elective is taught by Stacey Sappington. As a Real Estate Agent, you have a lot of perceived “free time”; however, it is vital that you use your time wisely to be successful in this business. In this class we will work through several exercises to determine your priorities and the key activities that you need to plan for each week to reach your goals. We will also work through a step by step process to plan your week and follow through on the plan. Sponsorship $525
Inspection Basics for Realtors #38360
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Darrel Creacy. An introduction to the Inspector and Inspection process. It covers the levels of inspectors licenses, Tools of the trade, Professional organizations, Limitations and the standards of practice. Sponsorship $525
Credit is Power **Coming Soon**
This 3-hour elective is taught by LaTonya Lotts. Buyers must be credit worthy in order to qualify for a home loan. Learn how to understand credit, the importance of it and how it is reported. Sponsorship $525
Enhance Your Real Estate Career with Emotional Intelligence #39495
This 2-hour course is taught by Mari Perez. Emotional Intelligence is a crucial ability to inspire, influence, motivate, and persuade your clients. Real Estate agents that can effectively manage the emotional side of the selling process, will differentiate themselves and become more successful, cultivating better relationships with their customers and associates. This Course will provide you with practical tools to regulate your own emotions and respond effectively to your clients’ needs so you may provide your best service ever! Sponsorship $450
Preparing Homes to Sell Quickly #38523
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Maritza Ortega. Staging a home is essential in any market. It gets the home sold faster and for top dollar. This class will teach you how to maximize your profits and get your listings sold! You will Virtually learn hands on practical applications of Home Staging so you will be equipped to benefit your sellers and prepare your listings to look their best! Sponsorship $525
Buying a Home With a Reverse Mortgage #39664
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Don Burns. Increase your income by helping your senior clients buy a home using a reverse mortgage. This course will give you the basics of a reverse mortgage and the ways your clients can use it in their retirement planning as well as the financial pitfalls they should avoid. Sponsorship $525
Marketing and Servicing Property Listings #39468
This 3-hour elective course is taught by John Barba. Come learn fresh new marketing methods to get your listings SOLD! What services do your sellers need to assist in getting properties sold faster? Always a fun atmosphere for learning marketing and servicing new property listings or those currently listed. Sponsorship $525
Realty Win-Win Negotiations #35777
This 3-hour elective course is taught by John Barba. Knowledge is always a win. Chip will teach you how to not be the “deal killer” agent. Understanding real estate negotiations is about achieving the objectives of the clients. This class teaches a 3-step path for buyers and sellers to come to a positive win-win result. Sponsorship $525
Real Estate Agent Driven New Construction Sales #37262
This 3-hour elective course is taught by John Barba. This class covers five important steps for agents with buyers from the first meeting to after closing a new home sale. We’ll discuss the process of buyer qualifications, builder and home selections, and finishing with inspections and closing events. This class is about getting the buyers excited about the new construction buying process and the fun exciting part of buying a home. We’ll even discuss what to do after closing. Sponsorship $525
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CANCELLATION POLICY
When you confirm a class, we reserve that date for YOU. We value you and your time and will bring the very best when we teach a class for you. Please be sure of your schedule and your ability to properly promote and host the class when you confirm. If any equipment is required on your end, please be sure it is in working order.
We reserve the right to change a course or instructor in the event of last minute changes in our course or instructor roster, illness, or other emergency.
There will be a $200 charge for cancellations made with less than 3 weeks notice. If you cancel a class within 2 days of scheduled class, full class fees will be charged. If cancellation is due to an extreme disaster such as Hurricane Harvey, fees will be waived. Thank you for your understanding.
