Wildfire Wisdom Lunch & Learn
Presented by Kristin Alexander with Chubb Insurance
Join us for an insightful session led by Chubb Insurance experts, designed to provide real estate agents with essential knowledge on wildfire preparedness and resilience. We’ll explore current trends in high-net-worth buyers’ insurance decisions and how agents can assist clients in navigating wildfire risks when purchasing homes in fire-prone areas. This session will equip you with the tools and insights necessary to help your clients protect their properties and understand the resources available to them. Additionally, we’ll provide a recap of the insurance marketplace and discuss how insurance costs are impacting the real estate market, including their potential effect on your closings.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and resources to better serve your clients. Lunch will be provided, and we look forward to seeing you there!
SPEAKER SERIES: Condos 101: Understanding Condominium Sales and Ownership
Presented by two experienced attorneys, this session is essential for realtors looking to navigate the complexities of condominium sales and ownership. You’ll gain key insights into legal aspects like unit definitions, common elements, and the creation process, along with owner and association obligations such as maintenance, insurance, and transfer fees. Plus, learn about important sales deliverables and unique considerations like branded residences and flexible ownership models —ensuring you’re prepared for successful transactions.
MORE Seller Financing
High interest rates are keeping Sellers from selling and Buyers from buying! The solution rests in the palm of the Seller's hand. Leah Lending's MORE! Seller Financing Loan Program shows your Seller how to use their existing low interest rate mortgage to generate income and provide Buyers with a mortgage rate as much as 2-3% below the current market rate!
Database Management & Client Engagement
Join Atif Ahmad in a deep dive into optimizing data organization and communication strategies. In this course, you will learn how to structure your database into channels, manage VIP clients effectively, and interpret key metrics. Atif will also discuss current market conditions, such as the federal funds rate, and how they impact client interactions and business decisions.
SPEAKER SERIES: Demo Feasibility + Permitting in the City of Austin
With inventory challenges in the residential market, many homebuyers consider purchasing homes with plans to demolish and rebuild. Whether the need is a complete tear-down of a home, garage, swimming pool, patio, or desk, as agents, it is important to understand the demolition process and expenses associated with a demolition project to advise your clients. Join Heritage Title and Ross Rathgeber of Southwest Destructors for an informative presentation on the City of Austin demolition feasibility requirements and permitting process.
*** THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL! REGISTRATION WILL ADD YOU TO THE WAITLIST ONLY ***
Meet the Appraiser
Are you familiar with the home valuation process? In this class we will have Slade Cooper, a certified real estate appraiser, assist in providing the data points reviewed in an appraisal.
Ask The Officer - Residential Escrow Panel
Join us for a fun and interactive Q&A Panel with our Rollingwood Residential Escrow Officers! Help them help you. Come ready with your title questions for our experts Rhoda Stark, Amanda McDivitt, and Anna Lowery as they tackle hot topics and share tips to make your closing process smooth and stress-free. Whether you have questions or just want to learn more, this is the perfect chance to connect with the pros!
Tax-Reduction Strategies for Real Estate Agents with Karen Jones
Tax Season is upon us, so now is the time to start preparing. Join Karen Jones, Managing Partner with Meador & Jones, LLP, to learn about the key deductions that every real estate agent should know about to maximize tax savings. Learn which deductions qualify, how to apply for the deductions, and the specific IRS requirements associated with each deduction. Here are a few of the most common deductions you will learn about:
• Home Office Expenses
• Desk Fees
• Commissions Paid
• Education and Training Expenses
• Marketing and Advertising Expenses
• Car Expenses
• Food and Beverage Expenses
• Travel Expenses
• Technology Expenses
• Client Gift Expenses
• License, Membership, and Insurance Expenses
Atlas-14 Floodplain Map Changes
Come learn about the new Atlas-14 flood plan. Also, hear the implications on flood insurance.
