A Guide for Realtors in Reverse Mortgages
Thursday, October 05th • 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
This course explores the uses of a Reverse Mortgage for persons age 62 and older to facilitate the purchase of a new home. Understanding the Reverse Mortgage option can help increase your sales to an increasingly growing Senior population in Central Texas. Also covered will be the use of current equity to purchase second homes and investment properties. Learn how to use equity to promote Housing Wealth.
Closed the Deal: Now What? + Wire Fraud and Cybercrime Prevention
Wednesday, October 11th • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Studies have shown that many buyers and sellers would use their Realtor again and/or recommend their Realtor to others; but when the time comes, very few actually do. Why? The client/Realtor relationship slowly faded over the years due to lack of follow up. In this class, we will teach Realtors how to effectively maintain client relationships after the transaction closes to ensure repeat business and future referrals.
This course discusses tactics used by hackers to steal funds from real estate transactions and provides tips for better protecting buyers, sellers, and agents against cyber crime.
Using LinkedIn to Stay in Touch with Customers, Generate Awareness and Reel in Buyers, Sellers, and Referral Sources
Thursday, October 12th • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Creating awareness online can be a lot like going fishing – you need to find the right location and the right bait. Recognized as a highly-visible and trusted platform in which its users are focused on professional connections, LinkedIn can be a great virtual fishing hole for real estate professionals to stay in touch with current customers, generate awareness and attract buyers, sellers and referral sources.
SPEAKER SERIES: Stump the Closer - Residential Escrow Panel
Wednesday, October 18th • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Bring your toughest questions to this interactive panel discussion led by our Rollingwood Residential escrow officers: Rhoda Stark, Amanda McDivitt, and Anna Lowery. This is your opportunity to ask our panel of experts those pressing questions regarding the title and settlement process. Come with questions prepared and be ready to engage and learn!
Mineral Rights for Agents
Thursday, October 19th • 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Learn what recently changed in the mineral addendum and how to use it properly, plus get a prime on what mineral rights entail.
Legal Update I
Wednesday, October 25th • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
This course covers law, statues and rules updates, property management; buyers, landlords, tenants, & sellers; contracts and forms; and the unauthorized practice of law. Exam score does not affect credit.
Legal Update II
Thursday, October 26th • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
This course covers ethics requirements, Fair Housing laws, agency laws, Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), tax laws and other hot topics including unlicensed assistants. Exam score does not affect credit.
Heirship Affidavits vs Probating Wills + Marital Property Rights
Thursday, November 02nd • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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.
SPEAKER SERIES: Life of a File with Mindy Hallford
Tuesday, November 07th • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Have you ever wondered what happens to your contract, once it is dropped off at the title company? Let our Closer, walk you through the life of the file from the title company side. We will cover things such as:
What does my closer look for on the contract?
HOA, home warranty, payoff statements, oh my!
Where does the commitment come from, and what do all of those document numbers mean?
The lender says title has closing instructions, why don’t I have a settlement statement yet?
The lender said they sent docs, why aren’t we ready to sign yet?
My client has signed, what’s the hold up on getting keys to them?
Are we funded? What does it mean when I get the email saying we’ve funded?
When will the title policy be issued to my client?
We will be sure to allow time for Q & A along the way, so please bring your questions.
TREC Contracts - The Transaction Lifeline + Best Practices
Wednesday, November 08th • 9:30 am - 3:00 am
The purpose of this course is to continue to reinforce the importance of understanding and knowing how to complete TREC's promulgated contracts and selected addenda. The course takes the licensee briefly through the fundamentals of contracts and concludes with in-depth discussion of all the contract paragraphs.
Don't Pass Go, Go Directly to Jail: Risk Reduction Strategies
Wednesday, November 29th • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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.
Legal Update I
Wednesday, December 06th • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
This course covers law, statues and rules updates, property management; buyers, landlords, tenants, & sellers; contracts and forms; and the unauthorized practice of law. Exam score does not affect credit.
Legal Update II
Thursday, December 07th • 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
This course covers ethics requirements, Fair Housing laws, agency laws, Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), tax laws and other hot topics including unlicensed assistants. Exam score does not affect credit.
Power of Attorney - Amended Statutory Form + Trusts
Wednesday, December 13th • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn about the changes to the Texas Power of Attorney and how these changes may affect your clients.
Learn more about trusts including who can sell, how property transfers into or out of a trust and the common terms.
NAR Code of Ethics
Thursday, December 14th • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Under all is the land.. So starts the NAR Code of Ethics. It continues: Realtors®, therefore, are zealous to maintain and improve the standards of their calling and share with their fellow Realtors® a common responsibility for its integrity and honor. In recognition and appreciation of their obligations to clients, customers, the public, and each other, Realtors® continuously strive to become and remain informed on issues affecting real estate and, as knowledgeable professionals, they willingly share the fruit of their experience and study with others. They identify and take steps, through enforcement of this Code of Ethics and by assisting appropriate regulatory bodies, to eliminate practices which may damage the public or which might discredit or bring dishonor to the real estate profession. Realtors® having direct personal knowledge of conduct that may violate the Code of Ethics involving misappropriation of client or customer funds or property, willful discrimination, or fraud resulting in substantial economic harm, bring such matters to the attention of the appropriate Board or Association of Realtors®.
