Austin Institute of Real Estate

Austin Institute of Real Estate Course Catalog

Austin institute offers many courses in real estate salesperson & broker education. We provide three ways for you to take your courses with us; Online, Correspondence and Live. Below is a listing of our courses:

Correspondence courses are offered by Texas State University-San Marcos in partnership with The Austin Institute of Real Estate.

Visit our Live Course Packages page to find out how you can save money on your classes.

In order to ensure your enrollment in a course it is recommended that you sign up two business days before the start date of the class.

Core Courses - MANDATORY  30-Hour Elective Courses/SAE Renewal Courses   Prep Classes  MCE Courses 1  EcoBroker  Special Courses  MCE Courses 2  Loan Officer Continuing Education  Home Appraisal  Home Inspection Courses 

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Core Courses - MANDATORY

Core Courses - MANDATORY  30-Hour Elective Courses/SAE Renewal Courses   Prep Classes  MCE Courses 1  EcoBroker  Special Courses  MCE Courses 2  Loan Officer Continuing Education  Home Appraisal  Home Inspection Courses 
0111 - Principles I
30 Credit Hours
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MANDATORY

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.
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0112 - Principles II
30 Credit Hours
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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.
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1111 - Law of Agency
30 Credit Hours
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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.
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1200 - Law of Contracts
30 Credit Hours
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The Law of Contracts gives the student the ability to prepare contracts calling for the exchange, sale or lease of real property. Students will learn all the various contracts at their disposal for performing the duties of a real estate professional as well as a basic, general understanding of contract law.
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30-Hour Elective Courses/SAE Renewal Courses

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0211 - Appraisal
30 Credit Hours
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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.
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0411 - Finance I
30 Credit Hours
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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.
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0521 - Listing Agent
30 Credit Hours
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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.
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0522 - Buyers Agent
30 Credit Hours
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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.
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0524 - Business Building
30 Credit Hours
Available as a live class Live
Business Building 0524 teaches students how to use the Business Blueprint and how to turn a real estate career into a real estate business.
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Business Building Live Courses scheduled

 

0911 - Psychology of Investing
30 Credit Hours
Available as a live class Live
Psychology of Investing 0911 teaches studens how to find, analyze, negotiate, buy and sell properties for profit.
Unfortunately at this time there are no upcoming
Psychology of Investing Live Courses scheduled

 

0811 - Property Management
30 Credit Hours
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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.
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0821 - Residential Leasing
30 Credit Hours
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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.
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0711 - Building a Brokerage
30 Credit Hours
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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.
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0512 - Real Estate Marketing How to Get Rich in Real Estate... And Have a Life!
30 Credit Hours
Available as a correspondence class Corres
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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.

 

0611 - Math I
30 Credit Hours
Available as a correspondence class Corres
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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.

 

0511 - Real Estate Marketing
30 Credit Hours
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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)

 

0911 - Real Estate Investment
30 Credit Hours
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(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.

 

Prep Classes

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Austin Institute of Real Estate - Salesman Prep Class
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MCE Courses 1

Core Courses - MANDATORY  30-Hour Elective Courses/SAE Renewal Courses   Prep Classes  MCE Courses 1  EcoBroker  Special Courses  MCE Courses 2  Loan Officer Continuing Education  Home Appraisal  Home Inspection Courses 
Texas Renewal Package I
15 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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)

 

Texas Renewal Package II
15 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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 #06-00-080-7082) Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.
  4. Tax Free Exchanges - (Course Approval #03-00-011-7646) 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)

 

Texas Renewal Package III
15 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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 #06-00-080-7084) 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 #03-00-090-7259) 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)

 

Texas Renewal Package IV
15 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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 #06-00-090-7256) 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 #03-00-090-7257) 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)

 

03-00-021-7840 - Analyze Your Market and Foreclosure Protocol
3 Credit Hours
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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.
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03-00-079-5985 - Changes, Nuances and Updates
3 Credit Hours
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Updates agents and brokers on the current issues in the marketplace that continue to misunderstood or unclear.
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03-00-129-6590 - Creating a Conflict Free Contract
3 Credit Hours
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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.
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03-00-079-5986 - Finance Update
3 Credit Hours
Available as a live class Live
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.
Unfortunately at this time there are no upcoming
Finance Update Live Courses scheduled

 

03-00-129-6588 - Mediating Real Estate Disputes
3 Credit Hours
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Helps realtors better understand the benefits of mediation to help resolve disputes and how the actual mediation process works.
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03-03-129-6497 - TREC Ethics
3 Credit Hours
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Covers pricing compared to appraisal, basic concepts of pricing property, principles of value, and more.
Upcoming TREC Ethics Live Courses
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03-03-129-6496 - TREC Legal Update
3 Credit Hours
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Covers the various forms of residential real estate financing; including conventional, FHA, VA Loans, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative options.
Upcoming TREC Legal Update Live Courses
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03-00-060-7043 - ADA & Fair Housing
3 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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.

 

03-00-090-7257 - Check it Out: Home Inspection in RE Practice
3 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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.

 

03-00-090-7258 - Introduction to RE Ethics
3 Credit Hours
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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.

 

03-00-098-5199 - Maximize Your Buyers Borrowing Power
3 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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This course covers some important topics related to finance and a buyer's ability to obtain a real estate loan.

 

03-00-070-7045 - Federal Law & Commercial RE
3 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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.

 

03-00-090-7260 - Principles of Commercial RE
3 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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.

 

03-00-011-7646 - Tax Free Exchanges
3 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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Course covers types of tax benefits for homeowners and how to calculate the taxes that will impact the purchase of a home.

 

03-00-090-7261 - Using Internet in Your RE Practice
3 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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.

 

06-00-080-7084 - Basic Real Estate Finance
6 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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.

 

06-00-090-7250 - Business Manangement in a RE Office
6 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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Some of the topics covered include guidelines for office financial and human resource management as well as budgeting, business planning, and government regulations.

 

06-00-090-7251 - Commercial Finance & Investment Analysis
6 Credit Hours
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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.

 

06-00-090-7252 - Commercial Leases
6 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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.

 

06-00-090-7253 - Commercial Sales & Exchanges
6 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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.

 

06-00-080-7083 - Methods of Residential Finance
6 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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.

 

06-00-080-7082 - Pricing Property to Sell
6 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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.

 

06-00-090-7255 - Structuring Ownership in Commercial Real Estate
6 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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.

 

06-00-090-7256 - Tax Advantages of Home Ownership
6 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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Course covers types of tax benefits for homeowners and how to calculate the taxes that will impact the purchase of a home.

 

Live MCE 15 Hour Package (Weekend)
15 Credit Hours
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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
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Live MCE 15 Hour Package (Weekday)
15 Credit Hours
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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
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EcoBroker

Core Courses - MANDATORY  30-Hour Elective Courses/SAE Renewal Courses   Prep Classes  MCE Courses 1  EcoBroker  Special Courses  MCE Courses 2  Loan Officer Continuing Education  Home Appraisal  Home Inspection Courses 
06-00-109-6327, 06-0 - EcoBroker Designation
18 Credit Hours
Available as a live class Live
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.
Unfortunately at this time there are no upcoming
EcoBroker Designation Live Courses scheduled

 

06-00-109-6328, 06-0 - EcoBroker Designation Online
18 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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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.

 

Special Courses

Core Courses - MANDATORY  30-Hour Elective Courses/SAE Renewal Courses   Prep Classes  MCE Courses 1  EcoBroker  Special Courses  MCE Courses 2  Loan Officer Continuing Education  Home Appraisal  Home Inspection Courses 
Expanding Your Real Estate Business into Mexico
0 Credit Hours
Available as a live class Live
4 hours | Learn the basics on buying and selling real estate in Mexico. Fundamentals of the Mexican real estate industry, myths and possibilities for foreigners, cross border financing and differences with the real estate industry in the US.
Unfortunately at this time there are no upcoming
Expanding Your Real Estate Business into Mexico Live Courses scheduled

 

MCE Courses 2

Core Courses - MANDATORY  30-Hour Elective Courses/SAE Renewal Courses   Prep Classes  MCE Courses 1  EcoBroker  Special Courses  MCE Courses 2  Loan Officer Continuing Education  Home Appraisal  Home Inspection Courses 
03-00-041-8062 - Demystifying Real Estate Short Sales
3 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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03-00-041-8062 Thinking about expanding your business to include shorts sales? Many real estate professionals have, and they are growing their business while helping distressed homeowners who are facing foreclosure. In this course, you will gain first-hand knowledge of the short sales process and the strategies to ensure successful short sales transactions.

 

03-00-021-7887 - Making FHA Loans
3 Credit Hours
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03-00-021-7887 FHA lending offers many advantages to the customer over conventional financing. You will learn about these differences and the various loan products FHA offers. The history of FHA all the way through to future projected changes, the loan process and required documents, and qualifying criteria are also covered. This course includes the most recent developments in the current high foreclosure market. Whether a real estate appraiser, licensee, or mortgage broker, you will find this FHA loan information pertinent to your field.

 

03-00-100-7506 - Environmental Issues
3 Credit Hours
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03-00-100-7506 This course examines the various aspects of environmental issues and their impact on real estate. We begin by reviewing federal environmental protection laws to gain an understanding of how these laws can impact a property. Then, we’ll look at both man-made and natural hazards that can inflict a property and create a stigma. The latest trends in environmentally conscience building construction with the incorporation of energy efficiency will be explored as well as the real estate potential of brownfield redevelopment. Intra-national migration trends will be covered, along with a discussion of the greenhouse effect, and its potential to impact the future of real estate.

 

03-00-100-7504 - Latest Trends in Mortgage Products
3 Credit Hours
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03-00-100-7504 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

 

06-00-100-7507 - Mortgage Fraud: A Dangerous Business
6 Credit Hours
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06-00-100-7507 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.

 

Loan Officer Continuing Education

Core Courses - MANDATORY  30-Hour Elective Courses/SAE Renewal Courses   Prep Classes  MCE Courses 1  EcoBroker  Special Courses  MCE Courses 2  Loan Officer Continuing Education  Home Appraisal  Home Inspection Courses 
Mortgage Broker
15 Credit Hours
Available as an online class Online
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Courses Included: Mortgage Fraud: A Dangerous Business 8 Hours Fair Housing 4 Hours Latest Trends In Mortgage Products 3 Hours

 

Conquering Contracts
3 Credit Hours
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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 Housing
4 Credit Hours
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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.

 

Latest Trends In Mortgage Products
3 Credit Hours
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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.

 

Mortgage Fraud: A Dangerous Business
8 Credit Hours
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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.

 

Home Appraisal

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Texas Appraiser Trainee Package
75 Credit Hours
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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

 

Basic Appraisal Principles
30 Credit Hours
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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.

 

Basic Appraisal Procedures
30 Credit Hours
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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.

 

Residential Sales Comparison & Income Approach
30 Credit Hours
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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 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Licensed Appraiser level.

 

2008 National 15hr USPAP Equivalent Course
15 Credit Hours
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This satisfies the mandatory 15-hrs of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP) qualifying education requirement. Covers the history, purpose and structure, how some terms are defined and used, and the rules of USPAP. Plus the relevant statements and advisory opinions. Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses required as a prerequisite for this course. Required reference material and the USPAP 2008 Edition will be provided online in electronic format (PDF). Credit for 15 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Trainee through Licensed Appraiser level.

 

Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach
15 Credit Hours
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Provides an introductory understanding of fundamental concepts of appraising. Focuses on the valuation of vacant land parcels and the development of the cost approach. Develops your skills by creating a current cost estimate using market extraction, interview techniques, and information provided by professional cost data sources. Covers the origin of the appraisal assignment to a final value estimate using various cost approach applications. Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses required as a prerequisite for this course. Credit for 15 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Licensed Appraiser level.

 

Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use
15 Credit Hours
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Covers the relationship between market analysis and highest and best use. Learn how to find the information you need to make a highest and best use decision and how to interpret the information you find. Provides information on how to read and map a market area for a subject property and discover the essential links between market analysis, highest and best use analysis, and the three approaches to value (cost, sales comparison, and income capitalization). Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses required as a prerequisite for this course. Credit for 15 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Licensed Appraiser level.

 

Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (v2)
15 Credit Hours
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Demonstrates practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice. Objectives are achieved through the mastery and application of residential valuation procedures, grammar rules and writing techniques, and specific writing assignments based on a residential case study. Practice writing effective narrative comments for form appraisal reports and learn how to explain valuation procedures and conclusions to users of reports. Techniques applied in this course are useful in real-life situations. Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses required as a prerequisite for this course. Credit for 15 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Licensed Appraiser level.

 

Home Inspection Courses

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Texas Real Estate Inspector Licensing Package
124 Credit Hours
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Successful completion of all of the following TREC approved courses in this package satisfies the 120 hour education requirement to become a Texas Real Estate Inspector. Each course requires passing an online final exam. HVAC - Teaches students the requirements of HVAC inspection. Plumbing - Components, materials and mechanics of plumbing. Roofing - Components, materials and mechanics involved in roofing. Structural - Structural components involved in a home inspection. Electrical - Wiring, voltage, current, and electrical materials. Exteriors - Requirements of an exterior inspection. Interiors - Requirements of an interior inspection. Report Writing - How to fill out Forms REI 7B-0 and REI 7A-0. Garages - Provides students with a sound introduction to garages.

 

Texas Home Inspection Renewal Package 1
16 Credit Hours
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This renewal packages contains two courses: Insulation and Ventilation and Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics. This package is approved for 16 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

Texas Home Inspection Renewal Package 2
16 Credit Hours
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This package contains two courses: Electrical and Home Inspection Business Practices. This package is approved for 16 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

HVAC
32 Credit Hours
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This course teaches you the requirements of HVAC inspection. Learn the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and materials typically encountered during mechanical inspections. You will gain a solid understanding of cooling and ventilation, sources of heat, energy supplies, heat loss and gain, air movement, conventional installation methods, space heaters, introduction to electric heating, safety issues and more. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 32 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

Plumbing
21 Credit Hours
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This course provides you with a sound introduction to the components, materials and mechanics of plumbing systems. Learn the basics of supply, drain, waste and vent piping, fixtures and materials. Topics include proper installation practices, inspection methods and strategies, history of indoor plumbing, sources of potable water, heating, cross-connection control, and typical conditions found. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 21 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

Roofing Systems
21 Credit Hours
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Learn the fundamental components, materials and mechanics involved in roofing and exterior system inspections. This course covers nomenclature, materials, installation methods, proper reporting to clients and other parties, history of residential roofing, known defective materials, typical maintenance needs, roofing components and more. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 21 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

Structural Components
15 Credit Hours
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This course teaches you the aspects of structural components involved in a home inspection. Learn the fundamentals of foundations and drainage, soil concepts, repairs, floor structures, and masonary walls typically encountered during structural inspections. You will gain a solid understanding of foundation materials, floor system components, foundation movement, wood framed walls, and more. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 15 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

Electrical
10 Credit Hours
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Performing electrical inspections requires a general working knowledge of the fundamentals of wiring, voltage, current and materials typically encountered. In this course, you will learn the tools and methods required and grasp the ramifications and magnitude of conditions found during the inspection. Topics include overview of electricity, service equipment and grounding, resistance, wiring methods, devices and lighting fixtures. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

Exteriors
10 Credit Hours
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This course teaches you the requirements of an exterior inspection. You will gain a solid understanding of lots, landscape, retaining walls, exterior siding, exterior doors, driveways, patios, windows, and more. This course also teaches about the common problems, defects, and installation process involved in an exterior inspection. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

Interiors
10 Credit Hours
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This course teaches you the requirements of an interior inspection. You will gain a solid understanding of drywalls, ceilings, flooring, interior doors, stairs, cabinets, countertops, appliances, basements, and more. This course also teaches about the common problems, defects, and installation process involved in an interior inspection. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

Insulation and Ventilation
8 Credit Hours
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This course teaches you the requirements of insulation and ventilation. Learn the fundamentals of heat, heat transfer, types of insulation, moisture movement, and more. You will gain a solid understanding of the types insulation materials, the types of ventilation systems, and more. Includes an end of module quiz. This course is approved for 8 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics
8 Credit Hours
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This course covers license law, electromechanical system (plumbing, heating, air conditioning, appliances, energy saving considerations), and structures (lot and landscape, roofs, chimney, gutters, paved areas, walls, windows and doors, insect damage and storage areas). The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to practice ethically and legally as an experienced, professional home inspector. This course is approved for 8 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

Home Inspection Business Practices
6 Credit Hours
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This course teaches what a home inspection is and the purpose behind it. You will learn the common safety hazards, functional defects, and cosmetic issues associated with a home inspection. Report writing and legal issues will also be covered in this course. This course is approved for 6 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

Standard Report Form/Report Writing
4 Credit Hours
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The purpose of this course is to teach or increase the student's ability to generate effective home inspection reports. The course will show students how to clearly and concisely fill out Forms REI 7B-0 and REI 7A-0. Students will also learn when to use each form. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 4 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

 

Garages
1 Credit Hours
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This course provides you with a sound introduction to garages. Learn the basics of attached garages and detached garages. This course also describes the standards for fire walls and fire doors in attached garages. Learn the common problems and defects of garage doors and automatic garage door openers. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 1 hour of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credit.