Course Descriptions

MANDATORY COURSES
PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE I (0111) & II (0112) Almost everything you wanted to know about real estate and most of the material covered in the state exam are included in this course. The license act, title, and title transfers, contracts, finance, appraisal, Fair housing and some basic real estate math are the topics covered. These courses meet the 60-hour Principles of Real Estate requirement.
LAW OF AGENCY (1111) A real estate salesperson or broker always works for someone and must work with others. This course is mandatory for all new licensees. Through class discussion, video presentation, role play and workbook exercises, you will thoroughly understand how agency relationships are established, what you owe to your principal, how to disclose your agency properly and effectively and how to stay in compliance with federal and state laws addressing how you do the real estate business. You will also have the opportunity to explore salesperson and broker working relationships, compensation and taxes.
LAW OF CONTRACTS (1200) Through hands-on completion of many contracts, you will become thoroughly familiar with all of the T.R.E.C. promulgated contracts and addenda forms and be able to correctly complete them. Incorrectly completed contracts can cost your license! After completing this course, you will move smoothly through that first transaction.

ELECTIVES
REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL (0211) Learn the art of estimating the market value of property. At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to advise sellers about what to ask for their properties and thereby obtain more saleable listings. You will be able to estimate property value by the cost, market and income approaches to value.
REAL ESTATE FINANCE (0411) Few transactions close without a loan! At the completion of this course, you will be knowledgeable about the available financing options and will be able to guide buyers to the best loan for their particular situation. You will learn how to qualify a buyer, where to go for a loan, how to choose whether a fixed or adjustable rate loan is best in a particular case and how to calculate loan payments. Gain the competitive edge by becoming competent in this area.
REAL ESTATE MARKETING (0511) A "nuts and bolts" course to teach you how to make money in the real estate business! Getting listings, properly servicing listings, finding buyers, the art of negotiation and successfully closing the transaction are taught in this exciting course. YOU can become a top producer by applying the skills learned in this course!
REAL ESTATE MATH (0611) Understanding and patient are the most frequently used words by our students to describe our outstanding and popular math instructor. Your anxiety about math will vanish as you learn the easiest, most direct approach to interest calculations, amortization, prorations, commission calculations, area and volume calculations, and rent calculations. You will approach the state exam with confidence!
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (0811) This class teaches the basics of managing Real Estate investment properties for yourself or others.  It covers legal matters as well as partial suggestions for successfully running rental units.
HOME INSPECTION (1021) Learn about what the home inspector does for you, the seller and the buyer.

OTHER CLASSES OFFERED
REAL ESTATE EXAM REVIEW (EXRV) A non-credit course designed to help develop and/or polish the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the Texas Real Estate Commission's examination.
MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION (MCED) Required by state law. Check with your broker or TREC's website to determine if and when you need to complete continuing education classes.