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Appy Hour | 1 HR CE | Course #38524 Grab your smartphone and join us for an Appy Hour. In this class, we will discuss various apps in categories such as productivity, staging, photography, news, and so much more! These apps will help you streamline day-to-day operations as well as personal tasks, all while on the go!

Boosting Your Business with New Home Sales | 1 HR CE | CE# 35311 Do new home sales make you nervous?  Many agents miss out on builder business due to a lack of knowledge. This course will address what agents need to know in order to offer their buyers the best possible representation throughout the new construction process. From helping clients make important decisions to tips on following up post-closing, Boosting your Business with New Home Sales will make you a new home sales natural!

Building Your Brand: The Foundation, The Framing and The Design | 2 HR CE | Course#37552 Realtors make branding decisions every day, even when they’re not aware of them. In the midst of showing homes, writing offers, and listening to presentations, it’s difficult to stop and analyze what your brand says about you. By developing your voice and sharing your story, you can create your own brand on which to build your business. Learn to use cohesive multichannel marketing, attract new business, and grow your brand.

Customer Experiences that Win Clients for Life | 1 HR CE | Course #36900 In recent studies, customer experience is overtaking price and quality as a key brand differentiator. This means that creating powerful, positive, and meaningful customer experiences long before, during, and after the transaction is becoming a critical step in growing your real estate business.  In this class, you’ll learn specifically what today’s consumer wants and expects as well as creative ways to meet those expectations to win more business and referrals.

Deep in the Heart of Taxes | 1 HR CE | CE #38200 In this course, you will learn how property taxes pertain to real estate transactions. You will gain a better understanding of how the property tax cycle effects closings, how to use the tax cycle for marketing, and how to identify property tax prorations on closing statements.

DFW Market Update | 1 HR CE | Course # 35063 Learn about current trends in the housing market and how to use this data to assist customers and their decisions to buy/sell real estate. This presentation provides global, regional, state, and local economic data/analytics.

DocuSign and Beyond | 2 HR CE | Course#37551 Can you imagine a real estate world without eSigning? DocuSign revolutionizes how Agents do business. This course is designed for existing users who want to take their knowledge to the next level by increasing an agent’s proficiency beyond the basic tasks of signing a form.  You will learn to streamline the transaction process from signing a listing agreement to negotiating the deal to executing the contract all electronically. This comprehensive class will cover saving all the files involved in a transaction in one place, eSigning a Seller’s Disclosure, creating templates plus much, much more!  Bring your laptop for this hands-on learning experience! - 2 hour “advanced” class *Students must know their zipForm Plus and DocuSign login if they want to participate in class.

Facebook Fundamentals for Growing your Business | 1 HR CE | Course#37548 In this class, you’ll learn how to fully utilize the power of Facebook. We’ll cover everything from building strong profiles (personal and business), writing engaging content, creating compelling images and video all with the specific purpose of growing your real estate business.

Getting the Most Out of RPR | 1 hr CE | Course #37163 Are you looking for data to meet the demands of your clients? Have you heard of RPR? Learn how to use Realtors Property Resource (RPR) in your everyday business to access compelling property analytics, create captivating reports for your clients, perform both local and national property searches, utilize RPR’s unparalleled CMA tool, and much, much more!

Getting the PLUS out of zipForm Plus! | 2 HR CE | Course#37553 Create more time for lead generation and client nurturing by becoming proficient in zipForm Plus! This course is designed to increase your productivity by streamlining your transaction management. In this class, you will receive in-depth experience in creating templates including how to send some of the key forms as a fillable document to your client and utilizing the clause manager. This comprehensive class will teach you how to add assigned text and checkboxes to documents and how to edit a sent signature packet. Bring your laptop for this hands-on learning experience! - 2 hour “advanced” class *Students must know their zipForm Plus login if they want to participate in class. They will need to know their RPR login if they would like to use the features RPR offers.

Good Communicators Make Great Negotiators | 2 HR CE | CE#37549 Communication and negotiation go hand-in-hand. In this class, you will gain a better understanding of basic communication styles and how they apply to negotiating. You will also learn the characteristics a good negotiator, the importance of strong negotiating skills, how to handle objections and overall techniques to create negotiating scenarios that help create harmony in your transactions.

Hacking Happens: Cyber Security 101 | 1 HR CE | CE#35625 Did you know that 60% of small businesses go out of business within six months of being victimized by cybercrime?  Hacking happens to all of us, whether we know it or not. Do not wait to be a victim!  In this class, you'll learn how to protect your business and personal network usage. Also, discover how to educate your clients on the best methods of communication and wire transfers.

Instagram Insights for Growing Your Business | 1 HR CE | CE #38651

As the fastest growing social media platform, Instagram is a powerful place to grow your real estate business. In this class, you’ll learn proven content strategies, ideas, and techniques to engage with your past and potential clients. Discover how to master the art and science of Instagram Stories, Hashtags, Polls and so much more!

 

Key Strategies for Selling to Different Generations  | 1 HR CE | Course#37838 Real estate is not a one-size-fits-all! In this class, you’ll learn how to better target, engage, communicate, and close deals with customers from different generations using cross-generational techniques. You’ll gain an understanding of what motivates your customers, which will help you tailor your sales message in a way that will increase trust, loyalty, and sales. You’ll experience an interactive class and walk away with a plan of action that provides relevant resources for each real estate scenario you encounter.

Lights, Camera, Action! Video Basics for Real Estate | 1 HR CE | CE#35758 With video marketing on the rise, there’ s no doubt that video and YouTube are becoming more popular in the real estate community.  Have you ever considered making a video for your business? If you have but aren't sure how to get started, this class is perfect for you!   In this class, learn how to create and customize your personal YouTube channel, upload and edit videos, and make the best use of mobile apps for on-the-go access.  You'll also learn why online video is so crucial to your business, as well as the different types of videos you have the ability to create.  By the end of the presentation, you’ll feel prepared to use video to its fullest potential.

LinkedIn Basics for Real Estate | 1 HR CE | Course#37395 It's no secret that LinkedIn is the most popular professional networking site, but are you making the most out of it for your business? Join us for this one-hour course to gain the knowledge to create your personal and business profiles, the difference between your profile and business profiles, ways to optimize your business page and, most importantly, ways to generate leads.

Listing Language: Selling Through Words | 1 HR CE | CE#38199 Listing descriptions of the past were short, to-the-point, and meant only for the eyes of Realtors.  Today’s listing descriptions are syndicated to countless internet sites and often converted to magazine/ television scripting seen and heard by the public.  Writing a listing description that gets a home sold requires an understanding of words as tools to persuade and motivate an audience.  Learn the formula, the keywords, and the location of resources to generate interest, increase SEO, and produce listing language that sells!

Make Your Vision a Reality | 2 HR CE | CE#37729 Looking for a Business Plan for 2020? A vision maps out the Goals, Plans and Strategies (GPS) that will drive you to success.  In this class, you will gain the tools to create a single-page depiction of your vision.  These tools include; determining financial goals, developing a plan for your success and using the power of personal goal setting to grow your business.  You will learn to focus on your most vital activities.  Your goals will keep you on track and ultimately make your vision a reality in 2020!!

Marketing Research with Remine | 1 HR CE | CE#38650 Remine is a unique data sourcing tool that makes it easy to identify target market areas, focus on specific prospect groups, and much more.  Not only will you become more proficient with the platform, but you will also learn key strategies for implementing this system into your marketing plan.  You will walk away with a working knowledge of the platform, the mobile app, and how to begin using this amazing system in your business.

Mastering the Open House | 1 HR CE | Course #39002 Most Realtors dread the question, "When are you going to hold an open house on our property?" Sitting at an open house on a weekend; a total waste of time, money and energy, right? Not so! We'll walk Realtors through open house goals, a strategic plan to maximize marketing efforts, and a solid follow-up plan. The open house serves as a prospecting opportunity; it’s a way to fill a Realtor's pipeline with future business.

Maximizing Matrix | 1 HR CE | Course #35966 We know you’re busy!  Let us help you make the most of your MLS system.  More than likely you already know how to search for homes, but we want to show you so much more.  In this class, we will present the top 25 things you might not know about Matrix.

Navigating the One-to-Four Family Contract | 1 HR CE | Course #36094 Think about this:  when you’re filling out the One to Four Family Contract, you are essentially drawing a roadmap for the transaction.  In this class, we'll focus on certain parts of the contract and discuss ways to address any potential hazards or speed bumps that might get in the way of a successful closing.

Agent Bootcamp | 6 HR CE Available Have you ever had the feeling that you missed something in Real Estate School? Like what’s a title commitment, how to read a survey and overall strategies for managing smooth transactions? Not to mention how you need to present your business brand, market your services and develop a target market of customers to grow your business! As agents, you wear many hats and that can be overwhelming. In session one of the Agent Bootcamp series, you’ll learn more about pre-contract strategies, contract details from a title company’s perspective, title commitments, tips for closing and surveys. In session two, you’ll learn how to build a strong online presence to attract clients, maximize your MLS and how to build your business through targeted marketing. Mastering these topics is the real way you’ll become an expert, be the best agent you can be for your client and ultimately grow your business. Session 1:

• Principles of a Smart Transaction - CE#36226
• Surveys at a Glance - CE#32573

Session 2:

• Maximizing Matrix - CE#35966
• Research With Realist - CE#35065
• A Guide to zipForm Plus and DocuSign - CE#33051

Perfecting Your Online Presence | 1 HR CE | Course #37324 Have you ever Googled your business? Are you utilizing your Realtor.com account? Do you feel overwhelmed by the complexities of online real estate profiles? Have no fear— we found the answers for you! In this class, you'll learn how to complete important details across a variety of platforms that can increase views and profile traffic. This class will also provide a detailed overview on profile syndication, a feature that allows for data sharing across platforms to get the most out of your profiles.

Post It! What, Why & When to Post on Social Media | 1 HR CE | CE#35640 In this class, we’ll discuss the three W’s of posting content to your social media channels:  What, Why & When.  We’ll discuss different strategies of what to post to reach your target audience and how to leverage your personal page as well as your business page.  You’ll learn how to build content that creates interest as well as how to read and understand your analytics.  You'll leave this class with a simple social media strategy to achieve your goals on your social media platforms.

Principles of a Smart Transaction | 2 HRS CE | Course #36226 This course outlines the major points in a real estate transaction, starting with helpful things to collect at a listing appointment, reviewing commonly overlooked sections of the contract, and concluding with the basics of understanding a title commitment.  This 2-hour class is just what any agent needs to execute a smart transaction.  

Real Estate Graphic Design with Canva | 1 HR CE | CE 38997  Have you heard of Canva.com? It’s a free web-based graphic design platform that Realtors can use to create flyers, postcards, newsletters, and even social media graphics. This class will help you get started with the platform. Before you know it, you'll be creating amazing DIY real estate marketing material!

Realtor Hacks | 1 HR CE | Course#33023 Do you know what a “hack” is? According to dictionary.com, a hack is: “a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way”.  The term most commonly used is “life hack”.  For example, did you know there is a website that will help you unsubscribe to junk mail? There is also an app that will correct lighting in your listing photos.  We will talk about these cool hacks and more in an effort to help you work smarter, not harder!

Smart Homes for Smart Agents |  1 HR CE | Course #36699 We live in a world where you can do almost anything from your phone: lock your front door, adjust your thermostat, turn off the lights, etc. Smart home technology is reshaping the way homes operate and is influencing the real estate industry. These devices are changing the way Realtors stage homes, hold open houses, set sales prices, and so much more. In this class, you'll learn about smart home products so you can communicate with your clients about unique features they have to offer, whether they’re buying or selling a home.

Stats in a Flash | 1 HR CE | Course#38016 Does the word "statistics" intimidate you? This class will take the fear out of statistics and will have you creating your own Stats in a Flash! We’ll define common terminology, show you where to locate statistics, teach you how to create your own, and demonstrate when to use statistics in your business. If you want to take your marketing to the next level, or if you just need data to support your negotiations, this class is for you!

Surveys at a Glance| 1 HR CE | Course # 36993 Reviewing a survey can be an intimidating task. What survey types are available and what are differences between them? This class will equip you with the knowledge about key items regarding surveys provide a checklist to use as a tool for listing appointments and contract negotiations.

Texas Ranch and Rural Land Forecast | 1 HR CE | Course#36991 This course provides a comprehensive overview and current state of the market for Texas ranches and rural land sales. It begins with a bird’s eye view of the national, state, and local economies to create a framework for understanding the conditions affecting the rural land market in Texas. From there, the course highlights each major region of the Texas land market and delves into sales history, current conditions, and future projections.

The CMA Class | 2 HR CE | CE #38661

This course takes the comparative market analysis (CMA) beyond the typical sold data and into a more complex pricing strategy. You will learn how to examine optimal market entry price, estimate the value of unique features, make proper price adjustments, and properly evaluate the active competition. In the second half of this comprehensive CMA course, you will perfect your presentation techniques so you will be able to clearly illustrate the pricing objectives in your detailed CMA.

 

The Extended Cut- Creating and Promoting Videos | 2 HR CE | Course#37550 Let’s face it, no one likes doing videos! We don’t like how we sound; we don’t know what to say and overall just don’t know where to start. We will discuss methods that will help you get over your fears and hesitations about creating videos so that you can create compelling real estate videos that attract more clients. We’ll cover how to create a YouTube channel and how to promote your videos to attract viewers/subscribers to your channel. By the end of this class, you’ll finally feel prepared to use video to its fullest potential. One Hour Version: Lights, Camera, Action! Video Basics for Real Estate | 1 HR CE#35758

The Power of Personality | 1 HR CE | Course #36230 Every buyer, seller, and Realtor has a different and distinct personality. In this class, we'll walk you through how to determine a person's personality style. You'll discover how to assess different personality types and ultimately learn to communicate with and market to all types of people effectively.

The Ultimate App | 1 HR CE | Course #38528 Looking to bring additional value to your customers? Come learn our updated app. Learn to generate Buyer Quick Estimates, run Seller’s Net Sheets, access Rent vs. Buy and Net-to-Sell Calculators, and more . . . from your smartphone, tablet, or desktop!

Title Commitment from A to D |1 HR CE | Course#34399 A title commitment is the heart of a file. Walk with us through each schedule of this important document to learn what to watch for when you receive the commitment on your next transaction.

Tools for Target Marketing | 1 HR CE | Course #35060

What exactly is a target market?  How do I calculate agent saturation and turnover rate in an area?  Can I export mailing lists and labels?  What if we told you these tools are actually right at your fingertips? In this class, you'll learn the answers to these questions and more.

Translating Transaction Desk | 1 HR CE | CE#36443 Do you ever feel like implementing new technology into your business is like learning a foreign language?  Well, leave it to us to translate Transaction Desk for you.  This class will cover all the different aspects of Instanet Transaction Desk.  You will learn how to use the platform as a one-stop-shop for managing documents and transactions.