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.
These courses allow you to fulfill your MCE hours via your home computer. Please note, all courses are for 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 call TREC prior to starting your course(s).
School Policy ManualWhen: Wednesday, July 6th, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Matthew Posey
Cost: $30
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to pay for the course as well as how to join the Zoom meeting.
Cash Flow Planning for Millennials & First-Time Homebuyers
There are nearly 80 million "millennials" in the US who will represent more than one in five homebuyers over the next five years. This workshop provides an inside look into various cash flow planning techniques for this next generation of homebuyers.
• Market update and demographics of today’s first-time homebuyer
• How to conduct a buy vs. rent analysis
• How lenders calculate income, liabilities and debt-to-income ratios
• How lenders evaluate assets• How lenders evaluate the property (collateral)
• How lenders evaluate credit
• How lenders evaluate occupancy
TAKE AWAY - Agents will walk away with some valuable information to help millennials and first-time homebuyers make smarter home buying choices.
Course provided by CMPS Institute / License #10155 / TREC #36295
When: Friday, October 7th, 2022 (Rescheduled)
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Instructor: Kelly Clark
Cost: No Charge
Limited Spaces Available - Registration will close the day before the class
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.
About your Instructor: Kelly Clark is a business consultant and training specialist with a proven background in education and business management. Having been personally selected and trained by W. Murray Bradford, she has worked closely with Bradford and Company, Inc., since 2000, as both instructor and Operations Manager. With a proven record as a speaker, Kelly is a recognized professional with over 3000 nationally taught sessions on tax strategies for the self-employed.
When: Thursday, October 13th, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Instructor: Roxanne Ford
Cost: No Charge
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the Zoom meeting.
Austin Title Agent One App
This course meets the TREC requirements for 3 hours of contracts education
When: Thursday, October 20th, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Stephen Etzel/Cost $30
Provider#0001/Course# 41148
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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.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
| This course is designed to dissect all the major paragraphs within the 1 - 4 contract. By taking a closer look at common errors and introducing the two new addendum and their use. Additionally, you will learn the new update to the Mandatory Membership in a Property Owner's Association Addendum and when to use the General Information to Buyers and sellers Notice. Completing this course, license hold will learn when to use 1-4 family contract, meaning and use of each paragraph, and how to properly fill out the form. |
When: Wednesday, November 9th, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Matthew Posey
Cost: $30
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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 currently represent 20% of the buyers in the housing market. That means one out of every five homebuyers today is purchasing a home to earn a profit on the home as an investment property.
Learning Objectives:
1. How to understand house price fluctuations, and the state of the current housing and mortgage markets
2. How to understand the rules about buying properties in an LLC, and why it matters
3. How to understand the rules about buying properties using IRA funds, and why it matters
4. How to understand Cap Rates and NOI, and why it matters
5. How to calculate cash on cash and internal rate of return (IRR)
6. How to compare financial options for real estate investors
7. How to follow the seven keys of profitable real estate investment and achieve predictable results for investor clients
8. How to benefit tenants and investors with the Rent-to-Own and Sale-Leaseback strategies
You'll walk away with some valuable information to help your real estate investor clients make smarter real estate and financial choices.
Course provided by CMPS Institute / License #10155 / TREC #36296
When: Thursday, November 10th, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor: Robin Hart
Cost: No Charge
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After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information to join the class via Zoom Link.
Course Description
Are you safe from being hacked? Or is your email the one that was the breach for the hacker? How do you know? Come find out how to protect yourself against an ever present and growing threat.
You Will Learn:
Wire theft Prevention, Email Safety, Scam Proof Yourself, Vulnerability Tests,
Insurance Against Hacks
About your Instructor:
Robin Hart is the Corporate Branch Manager for HomeVantage Mortgage. A Navy Veteran, Robin worked in one of the initial sites for internet service in the military in 1987. Cyber Security has always fascinated her, and teaching Cyber Security has long been a function of her role. With 32 years experience in Mortgage Lending, Robin treasures the opportunity to step out of the office and share her expertise in this side of the field.
When: Thursday, November 17th, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Instructor: Roxanne Ford
Cost: No Charge
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When: Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Stephen Etzel/Cost $30
Provider# 0001 / Course# 44002/ 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.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Did you know that the National Association of Realtors® requires the Code of Ethics every three years in order to maintain standards in the profession? A common responsibility for Realtors® is integrity and honor in their profession along with maintaining these obligations to their clients, customers, the public and fellow Realtors®. Attending this course will help you to remain informed on issues affecting real estate today and will help you maintain your knowledge as a professional Realtor®. Come share your experience as your study with other professionals in your market. We will identify the Articles that make up the Code of Ethics and talk about how you as a Realtor® can take steps assisting appropriate regulatory bodies to eliminate practices which may damage the public or which might discredit or bring dishonor to the real estate profession. Learn how Realtors® may violate the Code of Ethics including misappropriation of client or customer funds or property, willful discrimination, or fraud which can result in substantial economic harm and why its important to bring such matters to the attention of the appropriate Board or Association of Realtors®.
When: Thursday, December 1st, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Instructor: Roxanne Ford
Cost: No Charge
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
When: Wednesday, December 7th, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Matthew Posey
Cost: $30
Register in advance for this meeting:
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 & Learning Objectives:
In this course, we’ll discuss real life examples of how you can help your clients evaluate their real estate options in a way that’s fully compliant with federal tax laws and regulations. Here are three stats that point to the importance of why a real estate agent should be familiar with tax concepts:
Learning objectives:
• How the mortgage interest deduction works on primary homes and vacation homes, and how this impacts the client’s mortgage and real estate strategy
• How to make better use of the primary residence exclusion to the capital gains tax
• How the 3.8% investment tax works, who needs to pay it and when it needs to be paid
• How the capital gains tax works when people convert their primary home into a rental property and vice versa
• How rental income, depreciation, capital gains, and capital losses are taxed on investment properties
• How the gift tax works, who needs to pay it and when it needs to be paid
• How to make better use of the annual and lifetime exclusions to the gift tax when clients use gift money for a down payment
• How to avoid paying gift taxes on a private loan between family members
• How tax basis works and why it matters
Course provided by CMPS Institute / License #10155 / TREC #36294
This course meets the TREC requirements for 3 hours of contracts education
When: Thursday, December 15th, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Stephen Etzel/Cost $30
Provider#0001/Course# 41148
Register in advance for this webinar
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.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
| This course is designed to dissect all the major paragraphs within the 1 - 4 contract. By taking a closer look at common errors and introducing the two new addendum and their use. Additionally, you will learn the new update to the Mandatory Membership in a Property Owner's Association Addendum and when to use the General Information to Buyers and sellers Notice. Completing this course, license hold will learn when to use 1-4 family contract, meaning and use of each paragraph, and how to properly fill out the form. |
