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.
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!
Instagram Stories: How to Use Them to Build Your Brand
A great way to increase engagement with your followers is through Instagram Stories; but do you know what they are or how they work? In this class, we will create an Instagram Story from start to finish, demonstrate how to share a post in a Story, how to save a Story to a Highlight and so much more!
"I Object" - The Basics of Title Commitment Objections
Many Realtors have little if any understanding of their clients' rights and obligations under the 1-4 family contract regarding objections to certain items on the title commitment. This class will discuss what objections are, how they affect title insurance coverages, and how they impact the contract and closing.
