Education

Austin Title’s Vision is to provide value-added services to the Real Estate Community. We are committed to providing the best education, resources, and technology.

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Our list of educational classes is only part of the service we provide. Ask about our title services, real estate statistics, technology programs, and other resources for agents and home owners. Our online courses allow you to fulfill your CE hours via your home computer. Please note, our courses can be for either CE credit or Non-CE credit. We do not offer classes for SAE credit. If you are unsure as to what type of renewal hours are required for your license renewal, please refer to your renewal notice from TREC or contact TREC prior to starting your course(s).

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The Market's Story Part 1 & 2 - 2 Hr CE - In Person - September 27, 2023

The Market's Story: Part One & Part Two

It’s hard to explain the mortgage markets and discuss interest rates when we are unclear on what affects the mortgage market and where mortgage rates come from. This 1-hour CE class will teach you the factors that make up mortgage interest rates and the key reports that move the market.

Class Discussion Points:

  • Where do mortgage interest rates come from?
  • Find out why mortgage interest rates move with the bond market
  • The “BIG 3” reports that move mortgage rates
  • The rate movements during times of recession vs. inflation
  • Learn what the outlook is for mortgage interest rates moving forward
  • The 3 key factors that impact house prices: Supply, Demand, and Affordability
  • Discover resources on consumer confidence and local investor activity
  • Today’s first-time homebuyer
  • How to answer the “housing bubble” question
  • Define housing affordability
  • To tell the story of where we’re going, you must know where we’ve been
Date

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

Time

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Austin Title Education Center

9600 N. Mopac Expy., Bldg II, Suite 100

Austin, TX 78759

Cost

$20 per person

Instructor

Matt Posey

Additional Information

Provider#: 10155

Course#: 40556/40558


Austin Title Agent ONE - September 28th, 2023

Austin Title Agent ONE Update - LIVE In-Person - Non CE


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Date

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

Time

10:00am - 11:00am

Location

Austin Title Education Center

9600 N. Mopac Expy., Ste 100, Austin, TX 78759

Cost

FREE

Instructor

Roxanne Ford, SVP of Business Development


Negotiate to Win-Win - 2 Hr CE - Thursday, September 28th, 2023

Negotiate to Win-Win: 2 Hours of CE Credit


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After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to pay for the course.


COURSE DESCRIPTION 

Course description License holder will learn to recognize opportunities to negotiate throughout a transaction. They will become more effective negotiators in order to have a higher rate of contracts that close, negotiate the best terms for their client, and increase earning potential. Will gain understanding of common points of negotiation and the correct approach for a given transaction. Course will provide opportunities to practice strategies, identify client motivation and craft solutions.

Date

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location

Online via Zoom

Cost

$20

Instructor

Stephen Etzel

Additional Information

Provider# 0001 - Texas Realtors
Course# 43386


Amendments, Addendums and Notices - 4 Hr CE - September 22nd, 2023

Amendments, Addendums and Notices - 4 Hrs of CE


This course meets the TREC requirements for contract education

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After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to pay for this course.


COURSE DESCRIPTION

Amendments, Addendums and Notices Class is a four hour TREC approved contract course. This course covers the Amendments, Addendums and Notices most used with the One to Four Family Contract.

Date

Friday, September 22nd, 2023

Time

10:00am - 2:00pm

Location

Austin Title Education Center

9600 N. Mopac Expy., Bldg. II, Suite 100

Austin, TX 78759

Cost

$40.00 per person

Instructor

Julie Jones

Additional Information

Provider #: 10557

Course #: 42501


NAR Code of Ethics - 3 Hr CE - October 2nd, 2023

NAR Code of Ethics - 3 Hrs of CE


This course meets the TREC requirements for contract education

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After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to pay for this course.


COURSE DESCRIPTION

Offering the NAR Code of Ethics Class which is a required class to take every three years. The training meets specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®.

Date

Monday, October 2nd, 2023

Time

10:00am - 1:00pm

Location

Online via Zoom

Cost

$35.00 per person

Instructor

Julie Jones

Addotional Information

Provider #: 0001

Course #: 39651


Cash Flow Planning For Real Estate Investors - October 12th, 2023

Cash Flow Planning For Real Estate Investors: 3 Hours of CE Credit


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After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to pay for this course as well as the Zoom Link to join the class.


Overview:

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), investors represent 20% of the buyers in our current housing market. That means that one of every five prospective homebuyers today is purchasing a home to earn a profit on a home as an investment property.

Learning Objectives:

  • The state of the current housing and mortgage markets as it relates to investors
  • How to understand the rules about buying properties in an LLC and why it matters
  • How to calculate and understand Net Operating Income and Capitalization Rates
  • Differences between a cash-on-cash return and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
  • Comparing financial options for real estate investors
  • The seven keys of profitable real estate investments to help lead to predictable outcomes for investor clients
  • How to benefit tenants and investors with rent-to-own and sales lease-back strategies
Date

Thursday, October 12th, 2023

Time

10:00am - 1:00pm

Location

Online via Zoom

Cost

$30 per person

Instructor

Matt Posey

Additional Information

Provider: #10155 - CMPS Institute
Course: #46226