Don't Hesitate - Lead Generate!
Lead generation is a hot topic among all new and seasoned real estate professionals, but are you generating and converting leads the best way possible? In this 2-hour class, we will discuss how to get leads using different online avenues such as blogging, social media and Facebook advertising. Lastly, we will discuss how to convert those leads into customers with many different follow up tools and scripts that will help you close the sale.
Don't Pass Go, Go Directly to Jail: Risk Reduction Strategies
Learn how to create risk reduction check lists, better abide by the Code of Ethics in day-to-day activities, recognize potential liability, understand how TREC rules apply in business practices and how to incorporate Fair Housing risk reduction strategies in your business.
Farm and Ranch for Agents
This course by Charles Porter will provide a thorough examination of farm and ranch real estate practices in Texas relating to the duties required of Texas real estate license holders. Learning objectives include how to properly classify properties as farm and ranch, similarities and differences between farm and ranch brokerage and other real estate brokerage, unique skills needed, promulgated contract forms, special leases and disclosure notices, and unique ad valorem taxation problems and benefits.
The student will learn and gain a professional understanding of the special skills needed to ethically and lawfully practice in farm and ranch brokerage including understanding water rights, implied/prescriptive/express easements, mineral rights, title policies, surveys, government assistance programs, strips/gores, boundary agreements, and the court cases which form the legal basis of these unique aspects of farm and ranch practice.
Fair Housing: A Discussion with Real Estate Professionals
This course provides real estate professionals with an in-depth discussion of the Fair Housing laws, including federal and state laws (TX Property Code & TX Administrative Code), local city ordinances and Article 10 of the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics. The discussion will highlight practical scenarios relating to conversations with potential sellers and buyers and advertisements for rentals and listings.
Foreclosures and REO Sales
Foreclosures and REO properties have different title requirements. Learn what your title company and lender need to close on time.
Heirship Affidavits vs Probating Wills + Marital Property Rights
Compare the risks and benefits of heirship affidavits and probating wills when someone in title has died.
Learn when a spouse is required to sign closing documents and how to sell a property after divorce.
Home Design Trends + Calculating Home Improvement Costs
An annual update on design trends to inform your home improvement decisions and Realtor recommendations. We explore what’s trending in flooring, counters, cabinets, kitchen & baths, wall coverings, paint, lighting, and furnishings. Get on-trend!
This class offers agents a realistic idea of what typical make-ready home improvement projects cost and how to calculate the ROI.
Instagram Marketing: Concepts to Increase Exposure
Want to take Instagram to the next level? In this class, we will discuss the advantages of a business profile, content to post, the importance of hashtags and captions, and end with tips and tricks that will help increase followers and post engagement.
Instagram Reels: Create, Edit and Reach
Reels are short-term, entertaining videos that can grab users' attention and boost engagement for Realtors and their brand. In this beginner class, we will discuss the types of Reels that can attract a large audience, provide steps for creating the perfect Reels video, share editing tips that will take your video to the next level, and end with tips and tricks. Realtors will leave this class knowing how to successfully record, edit and share a reel!
