Republic Title is pleased to offer a variety of continuing education classes for our customers. Join us in January for classes including:
Is This Homestead and Why Do Title Companies Care?
Homestead rights can be very confusing! Join Steve Holley, Senior VP/Senior Residential Counsel as he helps licensees understand how the State of Texas views homesteads and what factors influence the title company’s underwriting decisions.
January 6th
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Zoom
The Real Deal – Your Best Year Ever: Planning for Success
In this first class of our newest Real Deal series, Janet Allen & Shaun Neidigh will discuss promoting yourself, creating your vendor team, and laying out your business plan for the year. Learn how to make your plans actionable so you can hit the ground running into your best year ever. No CE – Information Only
January 11th
10:00 am – 11:00
Zoom
Mapping Tools in Matrix
One of the strongest tools available to NTREIS MLS Subscribers is the mapping tool in Matrix, but are you using it to its fullest ability? In this class, Annette Carvalho-Jordan, VP/Real Estate Technology Training, will explore all the map tool functions in Matrix so you can create powerful searches for your clients who want to live in specific neighborhoods, near points of interest or certain distances to where they work.
January 12th
10:00 am – 11:00 AM
Zoom
The Ins and Outs of the Residence Homestead Tax Exemption
The objective of this course is to provide a complete understanding of the homestead tax exemption. The class will cover: how the homestead exemption impacts the value of property for the calculation of property taxes; how and when to apply for the homestead exemption; the impactions of the over-65/disabled persons exemption on property taxes; how to transfer the over-65/disabled persons exemption when moving homesteads; and how the homestead exemption is used when located with agricultural property.
January 12th
1:00 pm – 2:00 PM
Zoom
The Real Deal – Your Best Year Ever: Mastering the Deal with Your MLS Dashboard
In this class we’ll explore the NTREIS MLS Dashboard and you’ll learn about all the vital tools that can help grow your business and some basic tips on how to get started. No CE – Information Only
January 18th
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Zoom
Title Commitment 101
This class focuses on understanding the groundwork done in creating the Title Commitment, what agents should look for and what questions to ask. Scott Rooker, Vice President/Residential Counsel, will provide licensees with a basic understanding of crucial documents and the role they play enabling them to detect potential problems.
January 19th
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Zoom
Social Media Content Planning 101
All good social media begins with a plan. Join us to learn how effective content planning and execution will keep you top of mind with your sphere and help you win more business. In this class, you will learn tips for social media content planning, where to find great content resources, and planning tools to help you organize your social media content calendar.
January 25th
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Zoom
The Real Deal – Your Best Year Ever: Mastering the Contract
This class will cover the basics of the Contracts and Addenda you’ll need to submit each time you write an offer. We will walk through the TREC 1-4 Family Contract and learn about the parts that can make or break your offer so that you can be prepared to write the strongest contracts possible for your clients. No CE – Informational Only
January 25th
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Zoom
To see a current list of available classes and to register, please visit www.republictitle.com/residential-education.
