Continuing Education Classes

The course offers a chronological timeline and overview for dealing with the property owner associations, starting with a general overview of property owner associations then addressing MLS requirements. Agents will then explore the contract and necessary addenda. This course deliberately delves into the resale certificates, property owner association fees and the associated prorations at closing. Finally, agents will also explore endorsements to the owner’s policy regarding property owner associations. Expires January 31, 2022

This class is designed to show realtors how to market to veterans by using specific techniques and to teach them to be a resource for veterans on all the benefits that they have. Expires July 31, 2022.

This class is designed to share quick and easy ways for licensed real estate agents to create their own marketing items; Just Listed, Just Sold, and many more. The class will share a few different programs that can be utilized specially for agents. We will also discuss Procedural Rule 53, RESPA and the importance of staying compliant. Expires July 31, 2021.

This course will uncover the following: pricing, scope of work, contract timing, Earnest Money, site conditions, Seller Disclosures, financing, walk throughs, warranties, title policy coverage and remedies. Expires Nov. 30, 2021.

Are you ready for the year? Have you set your goals? Set yourself up for success by learning new ways to approach your business planning. Expires July 31, 2022.

Agents are you curious about what you can potentially be sued over? This course will share how to avoid being sued and tips to reduce the risk. Expires July 31, 2022.

This course answers questions that agents, both new and seasoned, commonly ask and helps them protect their client as well as reduce their liability. If you ever wanted a guide when filling out a contract, then this class is for you. Expires July 31, 2022.

Curious how to grow your real estate business on Facebook? This course is designed to share the difference between Boost and Ad pricing, and steps to create a successful ad. Expires December 31, 2022

This course is designed to educate agents as to how probate and divorce matters can affect real estate and title. Expires October 31, 2020.

Learn about the many types of deeds and their different provisions for passing title and other forms of conveyance. Expires October 31, 2022

Digital Ink is the e-signing software that is a part of ZipForm Plus. If you are looking to get into e-signing this course will teach you all you need to know about setting up transactions in ZipForm Plus and capturing your buyers and seller’s signatures electronically. Expires Aug. 31, 2022.

DocuSign is the most widely used e-sign software, find out why in our debut class. Learn how to utilize DocuSign to its full potential. We will present account options, steps for setting up a new transaction, and integrating ZipForm Plus. Expires April 30, 2022.

Learn techniques for easy fun ways to stay connected with previous and prospective clients. Expires July 31, 2022.

You promote and make decisions about your brand every day, even when you are not aware. This might be in the form of writing an offer, listing presentation or the opportunity to share at a network event. This course will help you develop your voice on sharing your story, creating and expanding your own brand. Learning tips for creating the best first impression when marketing your business to new clients and co-workers. Expires February 28, 2022.

This course shows agents how to utilize specific software, apps, and Matrix to farm specific areas and demographics in order to develop and maintain an effective marketing campaign. Expires July 31, 2022.

This course is designed to introduce and unique issues that need to be focused on when writing a contract for this client. Expires July 31, 2022.

Do you know what FIRPTA stands for? Join us for this course as we move through the transaction and identify important steps to take when working with foreign buyers and sellers. Expires July 31, 2022.

How to use one of the most popular social media strategies on the market today to better reach potential clients and acquire more views on listings through directing people to your marketing through use of hashtags. Expires July 31, 2022.

Want to gather an understanding of an ibuyer? This course you will learn how and why it began. Who are the ibuyer programs? Discuss different instant offer solutions; traditional ibuying, trade-in and bridge financing. Advantageous of selling vs disadvantages of selling to an ibuyer…pros and cons. Do you need a Seller’s Disclosure? Look at ways to share ibuyer financing comparisons quick and easily.

Find how to use one of the most popular social media apps on the market today to better reach potential clients and acquire more views on listings through short videos and pictures. Expires July 31, 2022.

The course dives right into a discussion of today’s hot-topic in real estate: the appraisal. The course first touches on the definition/ recognition of a valid appraisal and the elements of the appraisal process before addressing how to proceed if a property does not appraise for the contract price. Special attention is given to the appropriateness of comparable used in the appraisal process and how to address a reappraisal with the lender. The course then turns to the often under-appreciated land title survey: boundaries, easements, flood zones, scale, seal and signature, and controlling monuments. The course provides agents with a solid understanding of the advantages of proper title insurance for survey coverage and coverage for boundaries and area. Expires January 31, 2022

Want to know about the TREC and TAR Builder Contract? If so, this the perfect class.

This free transaction manager that can handle your transactions from offer to close. Learn basics and advanced features like merging two loops, creating templates, making a copy, editing and how to create an interactive document. Expires July 31, 2022.

Agents will gain knowledge on marital property rights that include the Supreme Court ruling recognizing same sex spouses. Course will cover Marital Affidavit, what is homestead property and who signs based on homestead property; same sex spouse, common law marriage, community & separate property and commingling money. Expires July 31, 2022.

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; total waste of time, money and energy, right? Not so! We’ll walk you 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 your pipeline with future business. Expires July 31, 2022.

Do you know about Remine? If not, you are missing out. Matrix Remine puts you in the center of the transaction, providing clients with more content, data and actionable intelligence than anywhere else. Expires October 31, 2020.

Gain knowledge of documents severing the mineral estate, results of severance, types of interest in the mineral estate: fee simple mineral interest, lease, and royalty, understanding of appropriate title endorsements, surface rights, mineral estate domination, restrictions on mineral owners, mineral issues such as who obtains the minerals, TREC Oil & Gas Addendum and potential contract issues. Expires October 31, 2021

The goal of this course is to help real estate agents improve organization, save time, make more money, and enhance their professionalism all with the simple use of apps. Expires Aug. 31, 2022.

Negotiating skills are often minimized or overlooked completely in training and coaching programs for real estate professionals. Yet negotiating is a dominant facet of a successful practitioner’s business. While you can spend your entire lifetime trying to perfect the art of negotiation, learning a few key negotiation strategies can put you far ahead of most of your competition, and can help navigate those times when you’re up against an unmotivated seller, a savvy buyer or a head-strong contractor. Expires July 31, 2022.

Explore Pinterest and discover a unique opportunity to build business through one of the most common areas of human interest -photos! Agents will learn how easy Pinterest is to use and understand the difference between personal use and business use. Learn how switching your personal account to a business account increases traffic back to your website and helps connect you with your sphere and potential new business. Expires Aug. 31, 2022.

Improving the way you currently do your real estate business and manage daily life by having a plan of action. Life Coach Ashley Baker will walk you through steps to a better and improved year! Expires December 31, 2022

Realist from CoreLogic is a public-record database that seamlessly integrates into Matrix providing in-depth and ownership data. Learn to search for individual homes, entire subdivisions, target specific property or ownership types, and create mailing labels. Expires Aug. 31, 2022.

As an agent, it is important to always be aware of your surroundings while out in the field. Learn simple steps to avoid potentially dangerous situations and help keep you and your client’s property safe. The course covers 4 case studies of agents who were killed while doing their job. It will help agents have a better situational awareness and avoid placing themselves in dangerous situations. Expires October 31, 2022

Developing an overall social media plan by learning the right platforms to market and boost your business. Expires Aug. 31, 2022.

The purpose of this course is to change the way agents think and react to the ups and downs of business and life in general. They will learn how to adjust their behavior to become more focused on positive thinking to increase their positive results. Expires August 31, 2022.

Marketing property owners who have listed their home “For Sale by Owner” provides a unique opportunity for the well-prepared agent to gain an additional source of business. Expires July 31, 2022.

Gain knowledge of parties involved, letters of intent, common contractual provisions, issues common to vacant land, shopping centers, office buildings, apartments, hotels, churches, lease issues, documents to be delivered and more. Expires July 31, 2022.

This course is a summary of the differences between the Condominium Contract and One to Four Residential Contract and the unique things to be aware of when representing a buyer or seller of a condominium. Expires July 31, 2022.

This class covers the basic provisions of title commitments, coverage, exceptions and exclusions, and how to read a title commitment and survey so agents can answer basic questions about title insurance for their clients. Expires July 31, 2022.

Videos are one of the most successful and underused marketing strategies in today’s market. We will give real estate agents the tools and knowledge to successfully utilize video marketing to help sell listings, attract future clients and increase SEO. Expires July 31, 2022.

This course is designed to help you effectively utilize the updated version of zipForm Plus; including navigating the interface, adding and editing forms, creating transactions all while streamlining the process. Expires August 31, 2022.

A motivational, life coaching, nutrition class.

Agents are you curious about the benefits of investing in real estate or do you have clients that are curious? This course will walk you through the many benefits of investing. Knowing the why and looking at what you need to know when investing.

Do you know and understand the importance of business etiquette? In the business world, good manners are essential for getting ahead. Proper etiquette can help people establish excellent relationships, get promotions, land jobs, and get more real estate clients.

A motivational, life coaching, nutrition class.

Facebook keeps us connected and informed, but did you know Facebook can build your online credibility? Learn how to create a business account and how to store the completed Information About Broker Services “IABS” and Consumer Protection Notice. Find and share engaging content tailored to target your audience and watch your online following grow.

Let us help you make the most of your MLS system. You more than likely know how to search for homes, but we want to show you so much more. In this class, we will give you a top to bottom overview. We will show you how to productively work within Matrix by setting up and managing auto emails, utilizing integrated mapping, creating CMA’s, and other features.

Invite new agents to join us as we dive into the title world. Learn the basics of what your title company does from contract to close and leave with a better understanding of how to make your closing seamless.

Want to learn ways to protect yourself and your clients from Fraud in our real estate market? This class will share necessary steps to help prevent fraud.

This class will cover all the different aspects of Matrix Transaction Desk. You will learn how to use the platform as a one-stop-shop for managing documents and transactions.

Want to know whether to invest in a Drone? This course is designed to share the most popular realtor utilized drones along with cost, what TREC requires, limitations of use, what NAR says about Drones and much more.