I N S T R U C T O R S

Course Description: This course is designed to give participants a better understanding of the basics of title insurance. This course includes a discussion of the importance of title insurance and the creation of the industry as a result of common title issues encountered by purchasers of real estate. The course will explain the title commitment that is produced prior to issuing a policy, the closing process, the types of policies available, and relevant endorsements to a policy of title insurance. 

Course: #48619  |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  |  CE Credit Hours: 1

Course Description: When a transaction involves a foreign seller, all parties need to be aware of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, otherwise known as FIRPTA. The course will explain the basics of the statute and its application to sales of real property by foreign sellers. The course will include a discussion on the withholding amounts, common withholding exceptions, contractual provisions relating to FIRPTA and title company procedures for handling any FIRPTA withholding.

Course: #47887 |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  |  CE Credit Hours: 1

Course Description: In this course, participants will learn about several common probate alternatives/instruments used to deal with real property. The course will explain the basic concept behind each of these probate alternatives and when they are commonly utilized. The course will include a discussion on the perspective of the title company and common issues encountered with heirship affidavits, lady bird deeds and transfer on death deeds.

Course: #48607  |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  |  CE Credit Hours: 1

Course Description: The State of Texas has and will continue to be a leader in oil and gas industry. It’s important for the parties to a real estate transaction to understand the basics of mineral law in the State of Texas during negotiations for the sale of real property. The course will include a discussion on the TREC contractual provisions relating to mineral reservations and a breakdown of the minerals addendum (44-2). By the end of the course, the participants should have a better understanding of minerals law, the contractual provisions/addendum relating to mineral reservations, and available coverage in an insured transaction.

Course: #47989  |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  |  CE Credit Hours: 1

Course Description: Planned Unit Developments, Municipal Utility Districts and Public Improvement Districts are concepts that are frequently encountered in real estate transactions. The course will discuss the basic concept behind planned unit developments and an overview of the creation and regulation of the two statutory districts. The course will review the contractual and statutory requirements that arise when dealing with Municipal Utility Districts and Public Improvement Districts.

Course: #48618  |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  |  CE Credit Hours: 1

Course Description: Upon completion of this one-hour course, participants will learn about the recent changes to the TREC contracts and new/updated addenda. The course will explain the changes to the contract forms by reviewing the specific paragraphs and red-lined version of the contract. The course will include a discussion on new or updated addenda and the intended use for each new addenda.

Course: #48438  |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  | CONTRACT CE Credit Hours: 1

CONTRACT CE INFO: "As of February 1, 2021 sales agents and brokers are required to complete at least three hours in contract-related coursework as part of the 18 hours of continuing education (CE) required to renew a license or activate a license."
Source: TREC Article 02-05-2021 by: TREC Staff   

Title Insurance Showstoppers at Old Republic Title: This course will review potential pitfalls with common title curative matters to be dealt with at the time of listing or prior to contract closing. 

Course: #48571  |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  |  CE Credit Hours: 1

Course Description: Do you or your clients have (title) commitment issues? In this class, learn all about the Commitment for Title Insurance. The course will explain the basics of the abstracting and examination process that results in the Commitment for Title Insurance. The course will include a discussion on the TREC contract provisions relating to title insurance/ the commitment, and an in-depth discussion on the schedules contained within the Commitment.

Course: #48623  |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  |  CE Credit Hours: 1

Probate in Texas: Participants will learn all about Probate in Texas. The course will discuss the concepts of passing Testate versus Intestate and how this ultimately affects the different avenues of estate proceedings available for a decedent’s estate (including probate of a will, muniment of title, independent/dependent administrations, heirship affidavits, etc.). By the end of the course, participants will be more familiar with how these issues can impact the sale of real property upon an owner’s death.

Course: #45292  |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  |  CE Credit Hours: 1