DATE
TIME
CLASS
Wednesday, Oct. 31
1:30–4:30 p.m.
ZipForm ® Desktop/Online
Friday, Nov. 2
9–11 a.m.
SmartPhones and Key Agent Technologies
12:30–4:30 p.m.
Using SmartPhones
Wednesday, Nov. 7
9–10:30 a.m.
e-PRO Workshop (infomercial)
10 a.m.–noon
Publisher—Basic 101
1–3 p.m.
Publisher—Advanced 102
Wednesday, Nov. 28
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ZipForm® Desktop/Online - With ZipForm® Online, securely access your up-to-date forms, print them, e-mail them and close the deal on any computer with an Internet connection. As a Texas REALTOR®, you get this versatile tool for free. Upcoming classes: Wednesday, Oct. 31 or Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructors: Tom Pollard or Stacey Buettner Sign UpMore Info
SmartPhones and Key Agent Technologies - Choosing the correct technology increases your efficiency and saves you money. This class will review key technologies that you need to understand and select for your business. The SmartPhone session will outline hardware, software and purchasing plans, and is designed for new and experienced agents who want to become more productive in the real estate business. Upcoming class: Friday, Nov. 2 from 9–11 a.m.; MCE 2 hours (no legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members and $29 for non-members. Instructor: Bob BaesmannSign UpMore Info
Using SmartPhones - This session shows new SmartPhone users how to best utilize the Palm Treo 650-750 and maximize productivity for their business. The focus of the class is setting-up Ten Key applications and reviewing additional useful applications for the real estate business. Agents will jumpstart their business by fully using all of the capabilities of their SmartPhone. The Palm Treo 650-750 is required to attend this class. Upcoming class: Friday, Nov. 2 from 12:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 4 hours (no legal). Cost: $40 for CCAR members and $49 for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baesmann Sign UpMore Info
E-PRO Workshop (infomercial) - Let’s get right to the point: In today's fast-paced world of real estate, you need to become an Internet professional with e-PRO® — the only technology certification program offered by the National Association of REALTORS®. Attend this FREE e-PRO Workshop to learn invaluable technology tips and how e-PRO will benefit you, plus receive a $25 discount for your e-PRO course enrollment! Upcoming class: Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 9–10:30 a.m. Cost: FREE. Instructor: Doris Barnett Sign UpMore Info
Publisher Basic 101 and Publisher Advanced 102 - Nothing reflects your brand identity as well as a high-quality publication, and Basic/Advanced Publisher 101 and 102 offer tools that help you efficiently create, customize and reuse a wide variety of marketing communications materials tailored to your company’s specific needs. Both classes are offered on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Basic 101 will be held from 10 a.m.–noon and Advanced 102 will be held from 1–3 p.m.; MCE: 2 hours per class (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Judy Kresich Sign UpMore Info
Monday, Oct. 22
9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
How To Buy Foreclosure Properties
Tuesday, Oct. 23
WyldFyre Basic 101
Wednesday & Friday, Oct. 24 & 26
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
FREE MCE (Two-day/15 hour “Contracts Negotiations” w/ legal)
Thursday, Oct. 25
9 a.m.–noon
NTREIS Listing Advanced 102
Tuesday, Oct. 30
WyldFyre Advanced 102
9–11 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 8
9–noon
Monday, Nov. 12
Legal Update (TREC Legal)
1–4 p.m.
Legal Ethics (TREC Legal)
Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Wednesday & Friday, Nov. 14 & 16
FREE MCE (two-day/15 hour “Contracts Negotiations” w/ legal)
How to Buy Foreclosure Properties - The Texas foreclosure process from A to Z. Learn how to profit and avoid costly mistakes when buying delinquent mortgages, mechanic liens and homeowner association judgments at the Trustee’s Sale auction. This course will provide each student with a full explanation of the procedures, nuances and strategies of buying distressed real estate in Texas. Upcoming class: Monday, Oct. 22 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; MCE 5 hours (no legal). Cost: $97 for CCAR members and non-members. Instructor: George Roddy Jr. Sign UpMore Info
WyldFyre Basic 101 – Let the bright colorful graphics and smart intuitive screens guide you through WyldFyre Listings. Once you have the information, you can customize it to reflect the way you conduct your real estate business. Upcoming classes: Tuesday, Oct. 23 or Nov. 13 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt Sign UpMore Info
FREE MCE (two-day/15 hour “Contracts and Negotiations” w/ legal) - Day one of this two-day class includes “Legal Update and Legal Ethics.” Day two includes the TREC contract/addenda forms and understanding contract procedures. This class completes the 15 hours of MCE needed to renew your Texas real estate license. Upcoming classes: Wednesday and Friday, Oct. 24 and 26, or Nov. 14 and 16 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; MCE 15 hours, including 6 hours TREC legal. Cost: FREE to CCAR members and $75 for non-members. Instructors: Bob Baker (October session) and Peggy Santmyer (November session) Sign UpMore Info
NTREIS Listings Advanced 102 – The advanced features of NTREIS Listings are explored in this class, as agents are exposed to custom search profiles and prospect interaction. Class participants will learn to send automatic e-mails or create a personalized Web site for their clients to review new listings that meet their criteria. See how monitoring the market with hot sheets and custom reports can keep you informed of changes in your area. Upcoming classes: Thursday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.–noon or Thursday, Nov. 8 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith HoltSign UpMore Info
WyldFyre Advanced 102 - WyldFyre Advanced 102 offers several features in addition to those offered in WyldFyre Basic 101. WyldFyre Advanced 102 allows users to prepare comprehensive and customized CMAs and Buyer Tours, customize reports with Report Writer, e-mail listings, hot sheets and client updates. Upcoming classes: Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt Sign UpMore Info
SmartPhones and Key Agent Technologies - Choosing the correct technology increases your efficiency and saves you money. This class will review key technologies that you need to understand and select for your business. The SmartPhone session will outline hardware, software and purchasing plans, and is designed for new and experienced agents who want to become more productive in the real estate business. Upcoming class: Friday, Nov. 2 from 9–11 a.m.; MCE 2 hours (no legal). Cost: $20 for CCAR members and $29 for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baesmann Sign UpMore Info
Legal Update and Legal Ethics - These TREC mandated Legal Update and Legal Ethics courses each offer three legal hours. Upcoming class: Monday, Nov. 12 Legal Update from 9 a.m.–noon and Legal Ethics from 1–4 p.m. Cost: $15 for each class for CCAR members, and $25 for each class for non-members. Instructor: Bob BakerSign UpMore Info Publisher Basic 101 and Publisher Advanced 102 - Nothing reflects your brand identity as well as a high-quality publication, and Basic/Advanced Publisher 101 and 102 offer tools that help you efficiently create, customize and reuse a wide variety of marketing communications materials tailored to your company’s specific needs. Both classes are offered on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Basic 101 will be held from 10 a.m.–noon and Advanced 102 will be held from 1–3 p.m.; MCE: 2 hours per class (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Judy Kresich Sign UpMore Info
Monday – Thursday, Jan. 14 – 17
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
GRI–3 (Four-day class—click for times)
Wednesday – Thursday, Feb. 6 – 7
CRS 200 “Bus. Planning & Marketing”
GRI, Graduate REALTOR ® Institute - Graduate REALTOR® Institute designees have made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services to their clients. The GRI curriculum incorporates a common body of knowledge for progressive real estate professionals. A REALTOR® who possesses the GRI designation has not only completed a course of study required by the program, but also subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Upcoming class: GRI—3; Jan. 14– 17, 2008 from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily (except Tuesday, class will be 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.). SAE 30 hours; MCE 9 hours (no legal). Cost: $250. Instructors: GRI–3 Bob Baker, Mark Porter and Jan Agee Sign UpMore Info
CRS 200 “Business Planning and Marketing” - A strong foundation is the key to building a successful real estate career. The Business Planning and Marketing course helps students learn the fundamentals of business planning. Students will be able to identify the benefits of a business plan, develop income goals using the budgeting process, and create a marketing plan to meet their goals and objectives. These business essentials will help generate increased profit and productivity. Required equipment: Standard calculator. Course content:
Upcoming class: Wednesday–Thursday, Feb. 6–7, 2008 from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: $275 if registered by January 28, $325 after January 28. Instructor: Pat Zaby Sign UpMore Info
MLS
REALIST Tax
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Tuesday, Nov. 13
Realist Tax - NTREIS Realist Tax allows you to check sales statistics by county, start searches or access other Realist services from the menu bar. Additional property data has been added to the database, including sales and mortgage data, phone numbers and privacy encoding (National Do-Not-Call List, Direct Marketing Association opt-out and state non-solicitation lists), as well as geo-coding data. Mapping capabilities are also available. No longer will you have to move between Quick Search and Tax—Realist provides all of this information in one database. Upcoming classes: Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m.–noon or Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 1–3 p.m.; NO MCE. Cost: FREE, reservation required. Instructor: Judy Kresich Sign Up More Info
WyldFyre Basic 101 – Let the bright colorful graphics and smart intuitive screens guide you through WyldFyre Listings. Once you have the information, you can customize it to reflect the way you conduct your real estate business. Upcoming classes: Tuesday, Oct. 23 or Nov. 13 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt Sign Up More Info
NTREIS Listings Advanced 102 – The advanced features of NTREIS Listings are explored in this class, as agents are exposed to custom search profiles and prospect interaction. Class participants will learn to send automatic e-mails or create a personalized Web site for their clients to review new listings that meet their criteria. See how monitoring the market with hot sheets and custom reports can keep you informed of changes in your area. Upcoming classes: Thursday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.–noon or Thursday, Nov. 8 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt Sign Up More Info
WyldFyre Advanced 102 - WyldFyre Advanced 102 offers several features in addition to those offered in WyldFyre Basic 101. WyldFyre Advanced 102 allows users to prepare comprehensive and customized CMAs and Buyer Tours, customize reports with Report Writer, e-mail listings, hot sheets and client updates. Upcoming classes: Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.; MCE 3 hours (no legal). Cost: $15 for CCAR members and $25 for non-members. Instructor: Keith Holt Sign Up More Info
Legal Update and Legal Ethics - These TREC mandated Legal Update and Legal Ethics courses each offer three legal hours. Upcoming class: Monday, Nov. 12 Legal Update from 9 a.m.–noon and Legal Ethics from 1–4 p.m. Cost: $15 for each class for CCAR members, and $25 for each class for non-members. Instructor: Bob Baker Sign UpMore Info
NEEDED – Education Ambassador Auditors for CCAR Classes!
The Education Committee coordinates countless volunteer hours every month by monitoring Education MCE/SAE and designation courses held at CCAR. Monitors work at the registration desk, ensure students are in the room during class, help to keep order in the classroom, and assist the instructor as needed.
With so many opportunities to monitor classes at CCAR, the Education Committee is looking for Ambassador-Monitors to help. As the saying goes, “Many hands make light work.” You do not have to be a member of the Education Committee to help with this task. Remember: A benefit of monitoring is the knowledge and education received from sitting in on the class.
If, you’re interested in becoming an Education Ambassador-Monitor, send an e-mail to:
Education@ccar.net Subject: WE NEED YOU!