The Forms You Need To Know (Virtual) 

Provider# 1 Texas REALTORS®  Course# 41811

Friday, February 3, 2023

9:00am- 12:00pm

M $0 NM $35

Course Description:

This course reviews the most widely used TREC and TAR forms needed to conduct real estate transactions. Included are various sales contracts and a wide range of addendum. This course teaches the proper use and completion of these forms and provides a comprehensive view of the types of contracts available for use in real estate transactions. It will also cover how to handle updates and changes to contract forms, along with other related documents and addenda.

This purpose of this course is to familiarize the real estate license holder with the most current and commonly used forms in a residential real estate transaction. Will learn to understand and use the proper form(s) for different real estate transactions so that they effectively serve their client. The course intent is to provide insight on the importance of using correct form(s) to ensure a successful transaction for the agent and client.

Cancellation Policy:

Must receive a cancellation notice 24 hours before class in order to receive a refund. There will be NO refund the day of class.

Psychology of Sales and Negotiation (Virtual)

Provider #1 Texas REALTORS® Course #41789

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

9:00am- 12:00pm (3hrs CE)

M $0 NM $35

Instructor: EksAyn Anderson

Course Description:

Why would a client choose you over any other agent? What can you do for them that no one else can? This course provides the real estate professional with a simple model for creating efficient and effective agent/client relationships. To do this requires understanding and anticipating the needs of your customers / clients by providing a consistent, high level of professionalism to encourage customer loyalty and foster business growth. Plus learning to negotiate and sell to different personality types whether client or another agent.

Cancellation Policy:

Must receive a cancellation notice 24 hours before class in order to receive a refund. There will be NO refund the day of class

Avoiding Common Contract Mistakes (Virtual)

Provider# 1 Texas REALTORS®   Course# 41673

Instructor: Jodi Sherrett

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

1:00pm- 3:00pm

M $0 NM $25

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the real estate professional with the basic understanding of a contract along with the most common contract errors made when writing a contract. Agents will learn about the Short Sale Addendum and the new RSC Disclosure required by TREC. Plus hear about other often misunderstood TREC forms and their proper use. Also how to handle updates and changes to contracts and other related documents and addenda.

This course will provide the license holder insight regarding the impact of contract mistakes on the transaction and the ability to effectively negotiate the deal; if the transaction needs to be restructured or voided and any possible legal ramifications impacting the parties to the transaction.

Cancellation Policy:

Must receive a cancellation notice 24 hours before class in order to receive a refund. There will be NO refund the day of class.

The MLS User Group serves as a way for members to help shape the MLS.

Attendees will evaluate system enhancements as well as other MLS related issues and be responsible for making recommendations to the Board of Governors for approval.

The MLS User Group is open each month to all MLS members who wish to participate.

Meetings are regularly scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month; subject to change as necessary.

Please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive monthly reminders and updates.

Click here to join the Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86554668728?pwd=eE1Ddzg3YUh3NWdVL2ZVcU91MmhEUT09

Meeting ID: 865 5466 8728

Passcode: 879419

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MLS USER GROUP FOLDER

TREC Legal Update I 

Provider# 1 Texas REALTORS®  Course# 39962

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

8:30am-12:30pm  (4hrs CE)

M $0  NM $45

Instructor: Gabriel Mora

Course Description:

Did you know that as a license holder you have legal requirements and regulations for engaging in the real estate business? Perhaps you also belong to a trade association connected to the real estate business that has a code of conduct and you see that as a requirement for engaging in the business. There is more to your requirements than a trade associa­tion expectations. It is every license holder’s responsibility to know and operate under the current laws applicable to their license. The course covers the requirements Texas law places upon all license holders regard­ing ethical conduct when facilitating a real estate transaction.

Cancellation Policy:

Must receive a cancellation notice 24 hours before class in order to receive a refund. There will be NO refund the day of class.

1-4 Contract Boot Camp (Virtual)

Provider# 1 Texas REALTORS®   Course# 44698

Instructor - Jodi Sherretts

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

9:00am- 3:00pm

M $0 NM $55

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the real estate professional with the most commonly used sales contract in a residential real estate transaction. This class provides an in depth analysis of various aspects of the TREC1-4 contract. It discusses the structure and nature of a residential contract along with agent responsibilities. The class teaches on basic liability theories arising from the TREC one to four contract. The class also teaches the real estate agent best practices when using the 1-4 contract as well as contract do’s and don’ts.

Cancellation Policy:

Must receive a cancellation notice 24 hours before class in order to receive a refund. There will be NO refund the day of class.

Chair - Christine Belin, Board Secretary/Treasurer

Staff Liaison - Brian Morales, Director of Operations

TREC Legal Update II (Virtual)

Provider #1 Texas REALTORS®  Course# 42040

 Wednesday, February 15, 2023

1:00pm-5:00pm (4hrs CE)

M $0  NM $45

Instructor: Gabriel Mora

Course Description:

Did you know that as a license holder you have TREC ethics standards for engaging in the real estate business? Perhaps you belong to a real estate trade association that has a code of ethics as a requirement for engaging in the business. Texas law and the various trade association code of ethics are similar yet not identical. This class is about your license requirements not, trade associa­tion expectations. The course covers the requirements Texas law places upon all license holders regard­ing ethics and conduct when facilitating a real estate transaction.

Cancellation Policy:

Must receive a cancellation notice 24 hours before class in order to receive a refund. There will be NO refund the day of class.

MLS 3 Hour Tour (Virtual)

Provider# 0001 Texas REALTORS® Course# 38813

Friday, February 17th, 2023

9:00am-12:00pm (3hrs CE)

M $0  NM $35

Instructor: Levi Ellis 

Course Description:

This course provides real estate agents with overview of Matrix MLS system. Course will introduce Matrix special features and functions to teach agent how to maximize system use. Effective application of concepts learned in this training will help agents make efficient use of Matrix training related to prospecting for clients, creating custom property searches, using mapping features and report generation to help enhance usability of the system.

Cancellation Policy:

Must receive a cancellation notice 24 hours before class in order to receive a refund. There will be NO refund the day of class

Buyer Bonanza

 Provider# 1 Texas REALTORS®   Course# 41015

Instructor: Brent Lancaster 

Monday, February 27, 2023

9:00am- 11:00am

M $0 NM $25

Course Description:

This course is proprietary to the instructor(s) listed below and cannot be scheduled without their approval.

This course will give an overview of buyer statistics to help the agent better understand the market. We will cover the Buying Process and ways the agent can improve the experience for both the buyer and themselves. Upon completion of this course, the agent will be able to determine what buyers want and how to get them into the home of their dreams.

Cancellation Policy:

Must receive a cancellation notice 24 hours before class in order to receive a refund. There will be NO refund the day of class.

What's Fair in Fair Housing  (Virtual)

Provider# 1 Texas REALTORS®   Course# 41028

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

9:00am- 12:00pm

M $0 NM $35

Course Description:

This course aims to focus on the importance and history of the Federal Fair Housing Act and its application in today's real estate environment. We will discuss how the Department of Housing and Urban Development enforces the Federal Fair Housing Act as well as review the most common discriminatory practices like service and assistive animals and how to best handle a reasonable accommodation request. We will also examine examples of Federal Fair Housing complaints and discuss Federal Fair Housing initiatives and resources.

Cancellation Policy:

Must receive a cancellation notice 24 hours before class in order to receive a refund. There will be NO refund the day of class.