Learn how to overcome one of the biggest home buying hurtles!

How can you help more people realize the dream of owning a home? By solving the downpayment dilemma. In this course, you will explore the concepts and innovative programs that make that dream come true. This course explores how to crowdfund a downpayment, how to qualify for state and federal low downpayment programs, as well as how to find and reach customers—whether millennials with high student loan debt or newlyweds looking to improve their credit scores—who need downpayment assistance. Read More about Solving the Downpayment Dilemma Online Video Course

Use the knowledge gained from client horror stories to implement best practices and provide a positive client experience.

As humans, we are bound to make mistakes, and each mistake is an opportunity to learn. In this online real estate course, you will learn about mistakes other licensees have made so you can avoid making the same mistakes and negatively impacting your clients. This course explains the impact of negative client experiences, licensees’ fiduciary duties, and representation relationships. It also covers 11 different real-world examples of mistakes made by real estate licensees, the legal and ethical issues present, and the best practices for each scenario.

Learn How to Navigate the Ins and Outs of RESPA

RESPA—the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act—applies to loans associated with federally related mortgage loans and was created to help home purchasers make informed decisions about their real estate transactions, as well as prohibit unlawful practices by real estate settlement providers. This online real estate course guides you through the requirements of the law so you can avoid running afoul of it. Learn why RESPA was created, who it impacts, the implications of violating the law, and examples to help you avoid the behavior that leads to fines, censure, loss of license, and/or imprisonment. Read More about R-E-S-P-E-C-T RESPA to Avoid Penalties and Loss of License Online Video Course

Strategies and tips for working with Millennials.
This course examines the factors driving today ‘s real estate market. This course will take you beyond the newspaper headlines to illustrate how the former driving factors of real estate no longer apply, as millennial buyers outpace baby boomers (previously the largest real estate buyer group). You will learn how millennials- today ‘s largest real estate market- buy, sell, rent, strategize, and communicate. Learn how you can better serve this new leading population of clients.
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Establish smart business practices that comply with fair housing laws.

As a real estate professional, you must contend with ever-increasing regulations. Although the Federal Fair Housing Act has been in force for more than 50 years, the way it is applied to everyday real estate continues to evolve. Learn what you need to know to make sure you are following the law. This course applies the law to today’s marketplace, including fair housing issues commonly found in advertising. This course provides a new look at prohibited conduct and offers some practical applications to help keep you in compliance. Read More about Fair Housing

This course offers a great introduction for buyer agents. In this course, you will learn the legal and technical aspects of buyer representation, including such things as due diligence and fiduciary duties. You will explore your risk exposure when representing buyers, as well as how a good risk management plan can help protect you and your clients. The online course includes interactive exercises and features quiz unit exam questions.

This course covers the basics of a 1031 Exchange:

• Defining like-kind, exchange eligible property
• Understanding the different types of 1031 exchanges
• reviewing the strict rules and timelines of an exchange

This class will better enable agents to guide their clients through the 1031 process

Everything you do in real estate is sales and marketing…no better place to start than here!
There are many marketing and real estate sales courses but few that explain marketing principles from a real estate agent’s point of view. This course integrates the four elements of a balanced marketing mix—promotion, place, product, and price. Throughout the course, principles of market research, data analysis, and market segmentation are applied to teach you how to be a more efficient salesperson. Updated units on technology, online marketing, and social media strategies make this the most comprehensive how-to guide for applying classic marketing and sales techniques to a real estate career. This course may also be used to fill a 30-hour Salesperson Apprentice Education (SAE) requirement in Texas.

You will learn:

• Recognize and overcome limiting beliefs to shape a proactive mindset
• Master marketing principles to retain existing clients and attract new ones effectively
• Craft a comprehensive marketing plan incorporating social media, email, and promotions
• Implement technology to streamline operations, saving time and enhancing productivity.

You will learn:

• Understand the emotional dynamic of working with divorcing clients.
• Develop best practices on interactions with involved legal counsel.
• Develop strategies for effective and empathetic communication.
• Learn to navigate the complexities of joint property sales in divorcing parties.