Principles I (#0111) acquaints the student with the basic concepts and laws that govern the real estate industry. The student will understand the licensing process, the Texas Real Estate Licensing Act, and other laws from federal and state Fair Housing, antitrust, and deceptive trade practice acts. Included are the basic concepts of the transfer of ownership of real property and the various documents and contracts involved.

Principles II (#0112) continues the study of title to real property and the ways and means of both transferring ownership and insuring that ownership. The math concepts used by the real estate professional are addressed along with special subjects from leasing and property management to EPA law and investing in real property.

The Law of Agency 1111 is the study of the representation of clients as it relates to the real estate professional. Student develop an understanding of what services and duties are required when we represent clients and how that representation effects our behavior with third parties involved in the real estate transaction.

Appraisal (#0211) students learn from professional appraisers the art of establishing value to residential properties. A complete understanding of how value is established, as well as learning what lenders require and are looking for in their decision to loan a buyer funds to complete the purchase, is gained upon completion of this important course.

Finance 0411 students learn the in’s and out’s of the mortgage lending field from Austin’s top lending professionals. Finance is an essential part of the residential or commercial real estate field and agents must have a complete understanding of how the purchase of properties is financed in the primary mortgage market. Finance also explores the secondary mortgage market where loans are bought and sold after origination.

The Listing Agent 0521 prepares the student in every aspect for listing and marketing residential property. Students learn from Austin’s top listing professionals in some of the highest producing offices in the country. After completion, students will be able to jump start their real estate practice and compete with the professionals already in the market.

The Buyers Agent (#0522) introduces students to professional representation of buyers in the residential marketplace. Students learn from the first encounter with a buyer how to secure representation contracts, qualify the buyer with mortgage lenders, demonstrate properties for sale, and prepare the sales contract to reflect the best interest of the buyer. This is a must for any student looking to enter residential real estate practice.

Psychology of Investing 0911 teaches studens how to find, analyze, negotiate, buy and sell properties for profit.

The Property Management 0811 course prepares the student thinking of entering the field of property management. The course covers everything from securing property management business and the contracts involved to the marketing and managing of income producing properties for owners. In addition, budgeting and risk management techniques are included for an overall view of the professional life of a property manager.

Residential Leasing 0821 completely prepares a student wishing to lease residential property. Beginning with securing listings on residential lease properties, working with and representing tenants, demonstrating lease properties, preparing and submitting applications, to completing residential lease contracts. Leasing students learn every aspect from listing leases to handling the move-in and disbursing funds. Apartment locating as a profession is also included in this “everything needed” leasing agent course.

This is the required course to obtain your broker's license. A course that concentrates on successful and innovative recruiting and retention strategies--the central focus of any viable real estate enterprise.

A course that reveals the myths, takes away the mystery and explains in three simple steps how to become a highly successful entrpreneur in the nation's largest professional trade organization.

Understanding general math concepts and math vocabulary these agents will be faced with in dealing with buyers and sellers is very important to the agent's success in real estate and will make them more competent agents in the real estate business. The course content includes math definitions, measurement and units of measure, measurement conversion, decimals, percentages, fractions, area and volume, discount points, income and net to owner, percentage leases, appreciation-depreciation problems and prorations.

This course teaches students the fundamentals of real estate marketing. The course covers the psychology of marketing, listing procedures, advertising, the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act, and negotiating and closing. (Provider number 0400)

(TREC #0911) This course covers real estate investments characteristics, techniques of investment analysis, time-valued money, discounted and non-discounted investment criteria, leverage, tax shelters, depreciation, and applications to property tax. This course emphasis on Financing, evaluation, and management of real estate investment.

06-00-109-6327, 06-00-109-6326, 06-00-109-6325 EcoBroker is the first and largest provider of green designation training for real estate professionals and is taught by experts in the green industry and real estate industry. Our superior green training gives real estate professionals the absolute best green resources. Once certified, EcoBroker continues to provide you with business building tools, marketing templates, networking opportunities, and more to support your real estate business. These courses are TREC approved for 18 hours of MCE credit or can be used toward obtaining your broker’s license.

06-00-109-6328, 06-00-109-6329, 06-00-109-6330 EcoBroker is the first and largest provider of green designation training for real estate professionals and is taught by experts in the green industry and real estate industry. Our superior green training gives real estate professionals the absolute best green resources. Once certified, EcoBroker continues to provide you with business building tools, marketing templates, networking opportunities, and more to support your real estate business. These courses are TREC approved for 18 hours of MCE credit or can be used toward obtaining your broker’s license.

Includes:

1. TREC Ethics MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-129-6505) Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.
2. TREC Legal Update MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-129-6504) Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.
3. Commercial Sales and Exchanges - (Course Approval #06-00-098-5203) Aspects of the commercial sales transaction and tax deferred exchanges are covered in great detail.
4. Principles of Commercial Real Estate - (Course Approval #03-00-098-5202) Covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code.

Completion of these courses meets the 15 hour continuing education requirement to renew a salesperson license in Texas. (Provider Number 0040)

Includes:

1. TREC Ethics MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-129-6505 Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.
2. TREC Legal Update MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-129-6504) Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.
3. Pricing Property to Sell - (Course Approval #06-00-088-5096) Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.
4. Tax Free Exchanges - (Course Approval #03-00-029-5516) Covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code.

Completion of these courses meets the 15 hour continuing education requirement to renew a salesperson license in Texas. (Provider Number 0040)

Includes:

1. TREC Ethics MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-129-6505) Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.
2. TREC Legal Update MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-129-6504) Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.
3. Basic Real Estate Finance - (Course Approval #06-00-088-5094) Covers financing instruments, promissory notes, mortgages, assumptions, priority of loans, foreclosures, trust deeds, types of loans, sources of funds, loan practices and closing costs.
4. Maximize Your Buyers Borrowing Power - (Course Approval #03-00-098-5199) Covers some important topics related to finance and a buyer\\\'s ability to obtain a real estate loan.

Completion of these courses meets the 15 hour continuing education requirement to renew a salesperson license in Texas. (Provider Number 0040)

Includes:

1. TREC Ethics MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-129-6505) Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.
2. TREC Legal Update MCE - (Course Approval #03-03-129-6504) Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.
3. Tax Advantages of Home Ownership - (Course Approval #06-00-098-5195) Covers tax benefits for homeowners and how to calculate the taxes that impact the purchase of a home.
4. Check it Out: Home Inspection in your Real Estate Practice - (Course Approval #03-00-098-5201) Understand the importance of property inspections and how to advise your clients about the inspection process.

Completion of these courses meets the 15 hour continuing education requirement to renew a salesperson license in Texas. (Provider Number 0040)

Familiarizes agents and brokers about first time homebuyer programs and subsidized rental housing as a leasing or investing option

This session's purpose is to show agents how to evaluate any macro or micro real estate market. In addition, the session on foreclosures will give agents the specifics on the protocol for writing and presenting a foreclosure contract, which will increase their knowledge and professionalism.

Updates agents and brokers on the current issues in the marketplace that continue to misunderstood or unclear.

Helps realtors better understand the terms of the TREC Sales Contract and learn how to avoid problems by using good drafting techniques, focusing specifically on those areas that often create conflict between the parties.

An update for licensees on the changes that have effected the financing industry and current methods and chan ges in qualifying the residential buyer for homes and condiminiums.

A course that reveals the myths, takes away the mystery and explains in three simple steps how to become a highly successful entrpreneur in the nation's largest professional trade organization.

Helps realtors better understand the benefits of mediation to help resolve disputes and how the actual mediation process works.

Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.

Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.

ADA legislation affects the business of every real estate agent. Find out what the laws cover and how it pertains to you, while refreshing your knowledge of the Federal Fair Housing Laws.

Understand the importance of property inspections and how to advise your clients about the inspection process. Also, learn how to prepare a home for inspection and how to limit your liability during the inspection process.

This course covers the NAR Code of Ethics and reviews case studies pertaining to the code. Sample scenarios are included as a decision making practice for licensees.

This course covers some important topics related to finance and a buyer's ability to obtain a real estate loan.

This course acquaints students to specific laws pertaining to commercial real estate ownership, transactions and federal laws governing real estate agencies. Includes agency, contracts, deeds, easements, estates in land, zoning, restrictions, tenancy, liens, foreclosures, title transfer, leases and court decisions.

Understand the different types of commercial real estate including office space, retail space and storage facilities. Additional topics include industrial real estate brokerage, site selection, land development, and the effect of local and regional labor markets on commercial real estate.

Course covers types of tax benefits for homeowners and how to calculate the taxes that will impact the purchase of a home.

The impact the Internet has on your business and the technology needed get on-line are covered in this course. Learn to utilize the Internet and email to market your listings, manage leads, maximize exposure and locate valuable resources.

Covers basic principles of real estate finance. Topics include financing instruments, promissory notes, mortgages, assumptions, priority of loans, foreclosures, trust deeds, types of loans, sources of funds, loan practices and closing costs.

Some of the topics covered include guidelines for office financial and human resource management as well as budgeting, business planning, and government regulations.

A brief history of the savings and loan industry progresses into present commercial real estate financing practices. The different types of financing available to commercial properties and their characteristics are explained in detail. Investment evaluation methods including property comparison, appraisal, capitalization rates, and the time value of money are also covered.

This course analyzes the typical provisions of office, retail, and industrial leases. Formulas used to calculate rent, key negotiation points, and technical issues unique to industrial leases are also covered in great detail.

Aspects of the commercial sales transaction and tax deferred exchanges are covered in great detail. You will learn the essential elements of the contract, closing procedures, and documentation in a commercial sale along with the benefits and requirements of a tax deferred exchange.

All of the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, alternative financing are explained in this course. Also covers legislation relating to financing.

Presents methods and principles for pricing property. Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, approaches to pricing property and application of the market data and replacement cost methods.

The many different types of ownership available in commercial real estate and their implications are covered in this course. Issues addressed include liability, taxes, regulations, set up, and management as well as the benefits and drawbacks to each.

Course covers types of tax benefits for homeowners and how to calculate the taxes that will impact the purchase of a home.

Mediating Real Estate Disputes 03-00-129-6588 Changes, Nuances, and Updates 03-00-079-5985 Creating a Conflict Free Contract 03-00-129-6590 TREC Legal Updates 03-03-129-6496 TREC Ethics Updates 03-03-129-6497

Mediating Real Estate Disputes 03-00-129-6588, Changes, Nuances & Updates 03-00-079-5985 Analyze Your Market & Foreclosure Protocol 03-00-079-5731 TREC Legal Updates 03-03-129-6496 TREC Ethics 03-03-129-6497

Courses Included: Mortgage Fraud: A Dangerous Business 8 Hours Fair Housing 4 Hours Latest Trends In Mortgage Products 3 Hours

In this course, we discuss the different areas of law that affect contracts in the United States, critical components of a valid contract, and different types of contracts. We also cover how to advise your client accordingly, procedures in presenting and delivering contracts, various approaches to a breach of contract and contract formation.

Fair and equitable treatment in housing and real estate transactions is a right by law. In this course, we focus on the mandatory fair housing issues that real estate licensees must understand. The United States Congress and your state legislature have made it clear that ensuring everyone equal access to housing is an important goal for our society. Real estate agents need to know what conduct violates anti-discrimination laws to avoid potential liability. You will learn about the federal anti-discrimination laws, problems that can occur from fair housing violations, and your duties and responsibilities to treat all of your clients fairly and equally under the law.

The purpose of this course is to expose you to some of the new mortgage products that are being offered. The mortgage industry is constantly changing and adapting in reaction to trends in the marketplace. This course provides you with background on those market forces that have driven these new product lines. You will be introduced to five products – reverse mortgages, long-term mortgages, interest-only mortgages, low-doc/no-doc mortgages, and pledged asset mortgages. You’ll learn about the history and the features of each product, examine the benefits and the intended borrowers, and review examples that compare and contrast different products. In addition, you will review some of the issues that must be taken into consideration when choosing mortgage products. In the final unit, you will be presented with eight case studies so that you can apply what you’ve learned to real-life situations.

One of the fastest growing white-collar crimes in the U.S. is mortgage fraud. Each year, millions of dollars are lost to this crime. And while it may seem that mortgage fraud affects only those directly involved in the scams, this is not the case. Consumers pay the ultimate price with higher interest rates and fees for mortgage loans. Industry insiders like appraisers, real estate agents, mortgage lenders, and title professionals are especially vulnerable to mortgage fraud. They may be involved in mortgage scams both knowingly and unknowingly. It is their responsibility to themselves, the company for which they work, and their customers, to know what mortgage fraud is, recognize and prevent involvement, and protect their customers from being victims to it. This continuing education course was designed with the professional in mind. In your field, you’ve probably witnessed cases of mortgage fraud. With the information you learn here, you will have the knowledge to help prevent this epidemic from growing further.

The Texas Appraiser Trainee education requirement is 75 hours. The following courses meet the new 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. Includes: 30 hour Basic Appraisal Principles 30 hour Basic Appraisal Procedures 15 hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) equivalent course

Provides you with a solid foundation in basic appraisal principles. Introduces you to real property concepts and characteristics, legal considerations, influences on real estate values, types of value, economic principles, real estate markets and analysis, highest and best use, and ethical considerations. Credit for 30 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Trainee through Licensed Appraiser level.

Takes you step-by-step through the valuation process: Learn three approaches to reaching an opinion of value-income capitalization, cost, and sales comparison. Learn how rates and multipliers are derived and be guided through the sales comparison approach including researching the market, verifying information, selecting units of comparison, conducting a comparative analysis, making adjustments, and reconciliation. Complete key sections of an appraisal report and be introduced to property description, construction and design basics. Completion of an introductory level Real Estate (or Basic) Appraisal Principles course is recommended as a prerequisite for this course. Credit for 30 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Trainee through Licensed Appraiser level.

Provides an introductory understanding of fundamental concepts of appraising. Guides you through the different data that needs to be collected and reviewed during the appraisal process. Explains how to use sales comparison grides and how to search for public comparable sales data in a computerized database. Describes the advantages and limitaions of the sales comparison approach. Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses required as a prerequisite for this course. Credit for 30 hrs of the 20