Unique Utilities for Realtors
When buying or selling real property outside of urban cores, Texas has a dizzying array of entities that may provide utility services. In this class, Realtors will learn the different types of utility entities, which ones serve a particular property, the requirements and disclosures of selling property in certain utility entity jurisdiction and so much more!
TikTok for Real Estate
TikTok is a short-term, video sharing app that allows users to create and share videos that will help promote their business. In this beginner class, we will discuss the advantages of a TikTok profile, provide steps for creating the perfect TikTok video, share valuable content ideas that will attract a large audience, and end with tips and tricks.
Appraisal Techniques for the Real Estate Professional
This course is a step-by-step walkthrough of the appraisal process from a license holder perspective. The student will learn how to inspect property, verify the information, conduct market research, choose and evaluate comparables and ultimately setting the correct listing price. The student will learn about things that detour from value from obsolescence. And finally, the student will walk through the basic principles that affect the final price paid. License holders cannot conduct a certified appraisal, however, the real estate professional should be able to conduct a competitive market analysis as close to a certified appraisal as possible.
New & Notable TREC Form Changes
This course covers the recent TREC contract and addenda changes that affect you and your clients.
*This course counts towards the required 3 hours of contract CE hours needed.
LinkedIn - Really Connect!
LinkedIn is the largest professional social media site that can put you in front of many potential customers! In this class, we will highlight the important parts of a LinkedIn profile and give you tips that will help increase engagement with your connections.
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.
Title Insurance and Commitments for Commercial Transactions
Learn the critical parts of title commitments for commercial transactions to ensure you and your clients meet the deadlines for a successful closing.
Code of Ethics Powered by ABoR
NAR's Code of Ethics, adopted in 1913, was one of the first codifications of ethical duties adopted by any business group. The Code ensures that clients and customers are served by establishing, maintaining, and enforcing industry standard ethical behavior for its 1.6 million REALTOR® members. Dr. Charles Porter, Past Chair of the Austin Board of Realtors and Past Chair of the TREC Education Standards Advisory Committee, with decades of service to the Professional Standards Committee at both ABOR and Texas Realtors, is the instructor. Charles was Chair of the Grievance Committee at ABOR and has participated in many professional standards hearings including serving as chair of several ethics tribunal appeal hearings for ABOR. He served as Ombudsman for Texas Realtors for over ten years handling over 250 cases. Please join us as he shares his wealth of working knowledge of the code of ethics.
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.
