Realtors Guide to Paint and Stain: Explore the common yet often challenging subject of selecting paint colors & stains for a home with resale in mind. This class provides instructions for placement and selection of sheens for the interior and exterior plus a handful of dependable neutrals and trending colors. Agents also learn how to identify new colors that coordinate with their client’s existing palette, plus tips for estimating the cost of materials.

Home Design Trends: An update on current design trends to inform home improvement recommendations and decisions. We explore what’s trending in flooring, counters, cabinets, kitchen and baths, wall coverings, paint, lighting, and furnishings. This class will soon become an annual favorite with a hotly anticipated Home Design Trends report.

You can’t just stick a few directional signs in the neighborhood and cross your fingers. A successful open house takes planning, promoting, and follow up. We’ll share strategies to get your listings sold and generate more buyer leads through open houses. Then we’ll dive into the importance of strong negotiating skills, how to handle objections and techniques to create negotiating scenarios that will overall increase your bottom line.

Contract Comparisons | Know the 1-4 Family Contract like the back of your hand, but get nervous when a condo, vacant lot, or acreage deal comes up? In this course we will use the 1-4 Family Contract as a reference point for comparison to the Condo Contract, Unimproved Property Contract and the Farm and Ranch Contract. This course is designed to identify each of the different paragraphs and explain what the differences mean. By the end of this course you will know which forms to use for each transaction type and how each of the forms is different from the 1-4 Family Contract.

Form Fundamentals | Forms, forms, so many forms! “Is that a TREC promulgated form? Is it a Texas Realtors form? Wait! Is that property a condo or a 1-4 family residence?” If you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions this is your chance to get it straight in your head once and for all. In this course you will familiarize yourself with the forms available for use by license holders. After attending this course, you will be better prepared to select and utilized the correct forms in your transactions.

Learn how to fully utilize the power of LinkedIn. In this session we’ll cover ways 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. You'll also learn what to post to reach your target audience, strategies for creating engaging content as well as how to read and understand your analytics all with the specific purpose of growing your real estate business.

This mandatory TREC certified course covers the legal aspects of conducting real estate business. The class provides 4 hours of required Legal Update I CE credit.

In this class, you will learn how to focus your marketing efforts on geographic areas, expand your database, and, most importantly, grow your business. We will study the factors of farming that determine area viability, learn how to effectively use real estate farming tools, and discuss how to build a marketing plan that creates dominance.

This mandatory TREC certified course covers the legal aspects of conducting real estate business. The class provides 4 hours of required Legal Update II CE credit.

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Join us as we highlight the top 25 tips and tricks you need to know to get the most out of the MLS.

**TREC APPROVED CONTRACT RELATED CLASS**
Think about this…..When you are filling out the One to Four Family Contract you are essentially drawing a road map for the transaction. In this class we will focus on the 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.

Whether you just obtained your real estate license or you’re ready to breathe new life into your existing real estate practice, this class will help you develop a skill set for prospecting and lead generation to take your business to the next level. Top real estate agents understand that prospecting and lead gen require a strategic time investment. In this course we will review strategies including Sphere of Influence, Expired Listings, For Sale By Owners, Door Knocking, GeoFarming, Open Houses, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and more! Agents will walk away with scripting for presentations, strategies for implementation and a skill set to grow their real estate business.

The contract is the roadmap for the transaction. In this session we’ll discuss ways to address any potential hazards or speed bumps that might get in the way of a successful closing. Then we’ll take a behind the scenes look at what happens at the title company. Learn about title insurance, the title commitment, closing statements and more.

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.

**TREC APPROVED CONTRACT RELATED CLASS**
Get the details on Completing the TREC Farm and Ranch Contract, and get two hours of contract related continuing education.

You can’t just stick a few directional signs in the neighborhood and cross your fingers. To host a successful open house it takes planning, promoting, and the proper follow up. In this course, you will learn best practices for before, during, and after your open house. The Modern Open House also focuses on new and different techniques that will help bring your open houses to the 21st century. Get your listing sold, generate more buyer leads, and overall increase your bottom line.

**TREC APPROVED CONTRACT RELATED CLASS**
Keeping up with new and updated TREC forms can be a full-time job. But have no fear, we're here to help! In this course, we will cover the most recent updates to your contracts and addenda. The current update includes revised forms adopted at the November 10th, 2020, TREC commissioners’ meeting, which will be made effective for required use starting April 1st, 2021.

Make the most of the technology at your fingertips! Learn the top 25 tips and tricks of SABORs ConnectMLS. Then learn to generate Buyer Quick Estimates, run Seller’s Net Sheets, access Rent vs. Buy, Infographics, and Lead Gen calculators from your smartphone or tablet!

Listing Language: Selling Through Words | 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 key words, and the location of resources to generate interest, increase SEO, and produce listing language that sells!

Lights, Camera, Action! Video Basics for Real Estate | 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.

You can’t just stick a few directional signs in the neighborhood and cross your fingers. A successful open house takes planning, promoting, and follow up. We’ll share strategies to get your listings sold and generate more buyer leads through open houses. Then we’ll dive into the importance of strong negotiating skills, how to handle objections and techniques to create negotiating scenarios that will overall increase your bottom line.