Education Classes
(For PAR members only - REALTORS® and Appraisers)
FREE CE CLASSES!
PAR has partnered with Texas REALTORS® to provide predetermined instructors, dates, and times throughout the year.
Call or text Lorna to register for a class.
AUGUST
8/6 – Exploring REALTORS® Property Resource® (RPR) (10am-12pm) This session provides an overview of how easily accessible RPR tools are no matter your location. Starting with an overview of the desktop platform, learning to research and preview a property, create a CMA, use the mapping tools, the mobile app, and much more. Instructor: Darian Rausch, CE hours – 2 8/13 – Rockstar Marketing Using Chat GPT (10am – 12pm) AI is on the cutting-edge of real estate. Come learn how to leverage the power of the latest artificial intelligence technology to revolutionize your real estate marketing game. By utilizing the advanced capabilities of ChatGPT, you will discover how to create personalized, engaging, and effective marketing campaigns that will set you apart as a true industry leader. Instructor: Marion Napoleon, CE hours – 2
SEPTEMBER
9/3– REALTOR® Safety First: Safety Strategies (9am – 12pm) Instructor Alisha Austin The goal of this course is to instill safety awareness and habits as second nature so that real estate professionals—as well as their clients and customers—know how to avert or respond to dangerous situations and avoid harm as they practice their profession. 9/17 – The Joy and Pain of Solar Panels (10am – 12pm) Jodi Sherrett Ever wonder about Solar Panels and how they affect residential real estate. We’ll cover everything from how they are purchased or leased, how they work, maintenance and upkeep, warranty, break-even point and more. Let’s talk about this and get answers to your solar panel questions. 10/15 – The Ultimate Blueprint for a Profitable Real Estate Career (1pm – 3pm) Learn how to safeguard your business and distinguish yourself in a competitive market by following ten key steps to thrive in any market condition. The real estate industry is highly competitive and rapidly evolving, making it important for agents to stay ahead. This information is crucial for agents at any career stage, providing valuable insights to succeed in the industry. Instructor: Amber Joy, CE hours – 2
OCTOBER
10/8 – Texas REALTORS® Industry Issues & Updates (1pm – 3pm) This session covers the latest real estate industry issues and updates, and what’s driving the industry today. How it serves to let the public know who we are, our stability and longevity as a state REALTOR® association. We’ll discuss the changing member, homebuyer, and home seller profiles and how those changes affect our industry and our communities. Instructor: Travis Kessler, CE hours – 2 10/15 – Scheduling Secrets of Top Agents (10am – 12pm) Are you feeling overwhelmed by your busy schedule and not making progress in your business? Well, you're not alone! That's where time blocking comes in - it's a game-changer! By learning to prioritize and allocate your time like a pro, you'll be able to get more done and have more freedom to enjoy life. Plus, you'll gain insight into the mindset of successful agents when it comes to scheduling, including an example of what a productive day looks like. Instructor: Amber Joy, CE hours – 2 10/15 – The Ultimate Blueprint for a Profitable Real Estate Career (1pm – 3pm) Learn how to safeguard your business and distinguish yourself in a competitive market by following ten key steps to thrive in any market condition. The real estate industry is highly competitive and rapidly evolving, making it important for agents to stay ahead. This information is crucial for agents at any career stage, providing valuable insights to succeed in the industry. Instructor: Amber Joy, CE hours – 2
NOVEMBER
11/19 Agent and Agency Disaster Planning (1pm – 3pm) Are you prepared for the next disaster? We show you how vulnerable you are to online attacks and data breaches. You will discover solutions you can put in place today to protect yourself and your business from an inevitable hack or data breach. Instructor: Brent Lancaster, CE hours – 2
DECEMBER
12/3 – Applied Ethics (9am - 12pm) Most active licensees understand that professional standards are an integral part of a successful license holder’s business model. Unfortunately, some brokers and agents don’t always adhere to the Canons of Professional Ethics as outlined in Chapter 535 within the Rules of the Texas Real Estate Commission or the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and can end up in trouble. This course is designed to help the broker train their agents on how they can manage risk and encourage good business etiquette. Instructor: Candy Cooke, CE hours – 3
Session 1: Introduction to 1031 Exchanges
Date: Wednesday, August 7 Time: 12:00pm CT
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Understand the basic rules, regulations and practical applications.
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Learn the importance of knowing the tax basis of a property.
Session 2: Advanced Issues and Structures of 1031 Exchanges
Date: Wednesday, August 14 Time: 12:00pm CT
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Explore recent changes and advanced issues in 1031 exchanges.
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Understand the home gain exclusion and related party restrictions.
Session 3: Assisting Clients and Avoiding Pitfalls in 1031 Exchanges
Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 12:00pm CT
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Discover common mistakes and misunderstandings in 1031 exchanges.
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Gain strategies to better assist clients and avoid pitfalls.
All the sessions will be recorded and made available for review for up to one year!
Exclusive Offer: Members can earn up to $10 off when they registered for the June and/or July Financial Wellness webinars.
FREE 2-hour virtual series classes
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The virtual series class is typically held on Thursdays and is 2-hours in duration.
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In addition to the free virtual series courses, we have a free 3-hour math course:
Introductory to Commercial Real Estate Analysis.
This course has become very popular with real estate agents and associations as well as real estate offices. In this 3-hour course, The NCREA will take you through an introduction of the buyers and sellers’ math. You will discover the difference between before tax and after-tax ROI and how investors use them to identify their next purchase. Learn how to calculate more than just your commission in this amazing introductory class. (This class is a great prep course for the 3-day hosted by The NCREA or to use as practice if you've already received your Certified Real Estate Investment Planning Specialists and National Commercial Real Estate Association Designations)
The next Introductory to Commercial Real Estate Analysis course will be June 5th
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1-Day Virtual Buyers Math Course. This course is 8 hours in length with CE credits offered in many states. This class is designed for residential agents and brokers that want a clear understanding of the buyers’ side of the Commercial Real Estate Transaction.
We cover many things in this class including:
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Creating and understanding a Buyer ROI Analysis
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What makes a cap rate good or bad
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The 3 types of investors and how they like to buy
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How to speak in terms that your Investors will understand and be excited about
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And much more!!
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Virtual Learning Academy
The Realtor.com® Customer Education Team offers training on a multitude of topics to help your members gain more exposure and be successful in real estate. To see what learning opportunities we have to offer and to request a webinar or on-site training session, click the button below.
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Monthly Webinar Lineup
 
08 AUG 2024
Crafting Buyer Offers
08 AUG 2024
Listing Presentation
13 AUG 2024
RPR CMA Basics
14 AUG 2024
Advanced RPR CMA
15 AUG 2024
RPR Market Trends
20 AUG 2024
Market Trends ScriptWriter
21 AUG 2024
Become a Prospecting Powerhouse
22 AUG 2024
RPR Mobile™ for Buyers
27 AUG 2024
RPR Mobile™ for Sellers
28 AUG 2024
RPR Commercial ScriptWriter
28 AUG 2024
RPR Commercial Foundations
10 SEP 2024
Learn the Basics of RPR
11 SEP 2024
