Understanding Credit Reports for Realtors
Sip & Learn: This course is designed to provide real estate professionals with a comprehensive understanding of credit reports and their significance in the homebuying process. Participants will learn how credit reports are generated, how to accurately interpret them, and how credit scores impact a client’s ability to secure financing.
The course will also explore practical strategies for helping clients improve their credit profiles and navigate common credit-related challenges. Enjoy a guided wine tasting while discussing real-world scenarios and gaining valuable insights to better serve your clients and strengthen your understanding of the lending process.
Texas: New Laws & Contract Updates
TREC's recent updates to the promulgated contracts and addenda reflect statutory changes from the 89th Texas Legislature. Texas REALTORS® has also updated their representation and listing agreements and addenda to comply with new state laws and industry standards. This course is designed to address these forms changes and updates to the Texas Real Estate Licensing Act for licensees who are the boots on the ground working with buyers and sellers in a dynamic real estate environment.
*This class fulfills the 3hr contract CE requirement for license renewal.
Lunch & Learn: Know the Numbers
The basic figures behind every transaction and how to use them to turn a client's hesitation into a confident, faster yes!
ARCHITECTURE 02: ICONIC STYLES
This class is a continuation of the foundational coursework in Architecture 01 and goes beyond an overview of architectural styles and elements to explore iconic American architecture in greater depth. Agents will learn key distinguishing features to help them identify these styles and cultivate their language to express their property descriptions with greater expertise.
Speaker Series: Zoning Basics for Realtors
Join Joi Harden, Acting Assistant Director of Austin Planning, as she provides an overview of the zoning process and helps realtors understand what can and cannot be built, changed, or developed on a property. Learn how zoning impacts residential real estate and the conversations you have with your clients.
The TREC 1-4 Family Contract
This course familiarizes the licensee with the paragraphs within the 1-4 Residential Contract and takes a closer look into common errors, the meaning and use of each paragraph, and how to properly fill out the contract. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the 1-4 Residential Contract, commonly used addenda, and the impact of the various provisions.
Legal Update I
It is every license holder's responsibility to know and operate under the current laws applicable to their license. The course covers Texas law’s requirements for all license holders regarding changes to TREC Rules, the License Act, TREC Contracts, Addenda, and Fair Housing conduct when facilitating a real estate transaction.
Legal Update II
Every license holder’s responsible for knowing and operating under the current laws applicable to their license. The course covers the requirements Texas law places upon all license holders. Topics include Canons of Professional Ethics and Conduct, Agency and Disclosure requirements, VA loans, and TREC license law enforcement including case study illustrations.
Water Regulations for Texas Agents in 2026
This two-hour course is designed to give the real estate license holder an overview of water rights in a 21st century Texas which faces droughts, floods, and fresh water crises. Not only will the course teach the licensee the best ethical and practical practices involving water issues and real estate brokerage, but it will bring the student up to date on the major issues in this important segment of real estate brokerage. The knowledge gained by the students from this course will better educate them so they can better serve the public.
