Continuing Education

• Legal Update I - 4 hours
• Legal Update II - 4 hours
• Investment Strategies - 2 hrs
• Contracts - 3 hours

This class will better enable agents to guide their clients through the 1031 process. Agents will not only learn the basics of 1031, but also leave with an enhanced understanding of the economics of the exchange, and why the math/economics in in fact out clients' primary motivation for exchanging.

This introductory course on AI for real estate marketing covers practical applications, effective writing tools, and common pitfalls. Participants will explore AI beyond ChatGPT, learn about key legal and ethical considerations, and discover resources to market more efficiently. Designed for beginners, the course empowers real estate professionals to elevate their marketing using AI.

Building on AI for Real Estate Part 1, this intermediate course explores AI-powered video marketing. Participants will use free and paid tools to create, repurpose, and enhance videos for social media, turn written content into video, and experiment with AI avatars for listings and market updates. The course also covers ethical and legal considerations to ensure responsible, effective AI-driven marketing.

Building on AI for Real Estate Parts 1 and 2, this advanced course focuses on using AI to strengthen personal and property branding on social media. Participants will create posts and ads with AI support, enhance Canva workflows, and explore tools for producing high-impact content that boosts visibility and network growth. Legal and ethical considerations remain a key focus.

This course will explain what constitutes a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). Course will provide agents information that can be used in property evaluation scenarios and to better assist clients whether buying or selling. It will cover what determines an appropriate comparable between properties, how to make adjustments, where to get information on adjustments, address differences between a CMA versus an appraisal.

Advances in marketing and advertising technology and methodology are great for business, but can be worrisome for regulators who are tasked with ensuring consumers aren't being deceived through ads and testimonials. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and information you need to protect consumers, and to fulfill the disclosure and transparency requirements of federal law and regulations by avoiding business practices that can result in consumer confusion and deception.

This course is required for all brokers, managers and team leaders who supervise other licensees. This course addresses the regulatory aspects of the management, operation and supervision of a real estate brokerage firm in Texas. The course provides an understanding and working knowledge of the law of agency, planning and organization of business entities, requirements for written policies and procedures, records retention and control, advertising, recruitment and training of agents and the anatomy of a complaint filed with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).

This course offers a great introduction for buyer agents. In this course, you will learn the legal and technical aspects of buyer representation, including such things as due diligence and fiduciary duties. You will explore your risk exposure when representing buyers, as well as how a good risk management plan can help protect you and your clients. The online course includes interactive exercises and features quiz unit exam questions.

This course will review the TREC Farm and Ranch Contract. Understand the provisions in the contract in order to keep your clients, yourself and your broker out of trouble.

This three (3) hour course provides an in-depth review on how to and when to use the many Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) promulgated contracts, addenda, and Texas REALTORS contracts and addenda. Keep current by learning how to navigate proposed and adopted changes. Upon completion of this course, participants will: Understand TREC and Texas REALTORS, know how and when to use the Promulgated Forms and Addendum from the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), know how and when to use Texas REALTORS voluntary use forms

This class meets the 3 hour TREC contracts requirement for your license renewal.
Leasing is more complicated than sales. This is the reason that the TAR Residential Lease is twice the length of the TREC 1-4 Family sales contract. Texas Realtors® has developed an excellent lease and related forms over the years. This course covers these lease forms in detail.

Contracts: Broker Side is designed to examine the contracts, addenda, notices and other forms that are essential to the operation of a brokerage firm in Texas. Although it is a 4-hour course it will fulfill the 3 hour contracts requirement that is mandated for the renewal of a real estate license. We begin with a quick overview of a broker’s responsibilities under TREC rules, Section 535.2, followed by a discussion of Independent Contractor vs Employee statuses, and the requirement for a Policy and Procedures manual.

This class meets the 3 hour TREC contracts requirement for your license renewal.
This three-hour course will cover the One to Four Family Residential Contract and the forms that are commonly used when working with buyers. We will discuss what goes in the blanks, reasonable time frames, negotiable items and how to use special provisions. At the conclusion of class students should have a clear understanding of their duties and obligations to their buyers.

This class meets the 3 hour TREC contracts requirement for your license renewal.
This three-hour class focuses on the Residential Real Estate Listing Agreement, Exclusive Right to Sell. It will cover what goes in the blanks, what the seller’s responsibilities are, what the broker’s responsibilities are. The Seller’s Disclosure Notice, other notices, and forms that are commonly used in a listing will also be discussed. At the conclusion of class students should have a clear understanding of listing documents to better serve their clients.

This class meets the 3 hour TREC contracts requirement for your license renewal. We will review the TREC promulgated 1 to 4 Family contract, paragraph by paragraph, and sentence by sentence to examine the issues and common misunderstandings associated with the form. You will learn aspects of the contract that most agents on the street are not familiar with. Learn what the professionals know and use to their advantage.

In this course we will examine the TREC promulgated and approved addenda as well as various other forms issued by the Commission. In all, there are more than 30 such forms. We will cover them from the most commonly used forms to the little known, but useful forms. This course is a great course to take after having taken the Contracts – The TREC 1 to 4 Family class.

This class aims to help real estate professionals understand how their own personality traits and the personality traits of others can unintentionally contribute to objections during negotiations. It also offers valuable insights on acquiring skills to overcome or prevent obstacles that may impede the negotiation process.

In today’s competitive real estate market, eye-catching visuals are essential for attracting clients and showcasing properties. Create & Captivate: Canva for Real Estate Agents is a beginner-friendly workshop designed to help realtors create professional and engaging marketing materials—without needing any graphic design experience!

This course provides REALTORS the information on how to assist clients in the market and selling of homes following the incapacitation or death of a homeowner. REALTORS have a critical role in helping surviving family and friends get through this complicated process. This course will also tips useful for new home buyers to understand ways to protect their investment

Evictions are an unfortunate part of the property management process. If you are facing an eviction situation, understanding how the overall process works may help you navigate the process. This class will cover general overviews of how to process evictions, and the timeline of events. This class also addresses how to represent landlords in the eviction proceedings along with the writ of possession procedures.

This course can guide you to success by helping you identify and market a short sale property and teaching you the right person to connect with at the lender. Whether you just need to sharpen your distressed property skills or are jumping in for the first time, this course is made for you.

This course outlines practical social media approaches for Realtors, including an overview of key platforms and their primary uses. Emphasis is placed on proven engagement methods, content planning, and best practices to help agents connect with their audience and maintain a consistent online presence.

Statistics have shown that most of us fail to take advantage of what is offered to us, because we are not ready or worse, we did not plan to take control of what is to come. The question is why?

Legal I is a required continuing education course (CE) course that all license holders are mandated to take to renew their license. This course encompasses a detailed discussion regarding various laws, regulations, and guidelines that affect real estate license holders. This four-hour course provides a strong foundation in the latest legal and ethical procedures.

Legal II is a required continuing education course (CE) course that all license holders are mandated to take to renew their license. This course encompasses a detailed discussion regarding the Canons of Professional Ethics and Conduct, water and mineral rights in Texas, and ad valorem tax best practices and guidelines.

The objective of this course is for attendees to gain an understanding of the differences between a Municipal Utility District (MUD), Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Public Improvement District (PID). Further objectives are for attendees to: understand how to find if a property is located in a special district; find the contact information for obtaining notice to provide to potential buyers of property located within a district; understand how each type of special district is funded by property owners; and distinguish what types of services each type of district provides.

This course will serve as an introduction to the new homes sales market for real estate sales agents. The course consists of three modules to address what a buyer's representative needs to know in order to succeed at representing buyers in the new-home sales market. Students will gain an understanding of the new home sales process and the type of services the buyer needs. They will also learn where and how to find new home sales business.

This course gives real estate professionals the practical tax knowledge they need to stay compliant and avoid costly IRS problems. Agents will learn how to manage the challenges of variable income, track expenses and deductions correctly, and classify assistants properly under IRS rules. The course also covers how to maintain accurate documentation for commissions, fees, rentals, and business expenses, as well as how to meet quarterly tax requirements and prevent underpayment penalties.

This course covers the essentials of creating and customizing CMAs using MLS tools. Participants will learn how to evaluate properties, select appropriate comparables, make adjustments, and understand the difference between a CMA and an appraisal. The course also strengthens pricing skills and client communication, supporting success with NAR’s PSA certification.

Real estate property management is the fastest-growing segment of today's real estate marketplace. In this introductory course, you will receive a comprehensive overview of what major duties and responsibilities are assigned to a property manager, explore the economics of the rental business, and learn the biggest risks and liabilities associated with managing rental properties.

Property Management the Texas applies to the relationship between landlords and tenants of residential rental property

This course provides real estate brokers and team leaders with a clear, practical understanding of payroll compliance and worker classification. Participants will learn how to properly distinguish employees from independent contractors using IRS guidelines, understand payroll tax and withholding responsibilities, and choose the right payroll systems to stay compliant. The training also covers the most common payroll mistakes that put brokerages at legal and financial risk, as well as the documentation and record-keeping required to pass an audit. By the end of the course, brokers will know how to protect their business, avoid costly violations, and maintain a compliant payroll process.

This course gives real estate professionals the practical tax knowledge they need to stay compliant and avoid costly IRS problems. Agents will learn how to manage the challenges of variable income, track expenses and deductions correctly, and classify assistants properly under IRS rules. The course also covers how to maintain accurate documentation for commissions, fees, rentals, and business expenses, as well as how to meet quarterly tax requirements and prevent underpayment penalties. Participants will gain clear steps for interpreting IRS notices—such as CP2000 letters—and responding on time. Finally, the course provides simple record-keeping systems, 1099 reporting guidance, and directions on when to seek professional tax help to protect their business and financial stability.

In today’s competitive real estate market, eye-catching visuals are essential for attracting clients and showcasing properties. Create & Captivate: Canva for Real Estate Agents is a beginner-friendly workshop designed to help realtors create professional and engaging marketing materials—without needing any graphic design experience!

The course objectives are for students to: 1) describe the criterion Central Appraisal Districts use when determining if land qualifies for agricultural use; 2) summarize how rollback taxes are estimated; 3) calculate an estimate of rollback taxes; and 4) identify sources of support for agricultural production and tax questions. The subject matter is relevant for real estate license holders in the State of Texas as 75.98% of the land in Texas is involved with production agriculture.

This three (3) hour course is for new and experienced REALTORS and covers the details of commonly used contracts, including discussions of provisions, clauses, and their use. Other topics include available addenda and other forms, and a review of common contract mistakes. This is an instructor led, student participation course.

This course is designed to provide Real Estate Licensees with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program as well as the Texas Veterans Housing Assistance Program – the two most commonly used home loans for Texas military veterans. We discuss in depth the VA loan benefits, the pre-approval process, making offers, inspections, and using VA with VHAP, so that Realtors can better assist military home buyers as well as sellers who received VA offers on their homes.

This course reviews the most widely used TREC and TAR forms needed to conduct real estate transactions. Included are various sales contracts and a wide range of addendum. This course teaches the proper use and completion of these forms and provides a comprehensive view of the types of contracts available for use in real estate transactions. It will also cover how to handle updates and changes to contract forms, along with other related documents and addenda. The intent of tis course is to provide insight on the importance of using correct form(s) to ensure a successful transaction for the agent and client.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming real estate, but to fully harness its power, REALTORS® must approach it thoughtfully. From strengthening client relationships to streamlining operations, this class will go over the essential best practices that ensure AI tools are used effectively, professionally, and ethically.

This four-hour course teaches students how to accurately answer questions and guide clients in making appropriate decisions concerning buying, selling, and assessing the impact water has on property.