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All About Deeds: There are many ways to convey property and this presentation will go over the most common conveyances we see and how each of them work.

Course: #45804  |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  |  CE Credit Hours: 1

Contract CE: Paragraph 5. Earnest & Option: This course will review "Paragraph 5. Earnest Money and Termination Option” in the One to Four Family Residential TREC Contract (Resale). Learn best practices to communicate and coordinate with your title company. Review the ZOCCAM app for remote earnest money deposit, the options to submit option and earnest together, delivery deadlines, termination option, and how important “time is of the essence” is to this paragraph. 

Course: #44985  |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  |  CONTRACT CE Credit Hours: 1

Death & Divorce at Old Republic Title: This course will review the impact of death and divorce on title work and discuss things to look for when dealing with property involved in either situation. This is a 2 hour course. 

Course: #49455 |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  |  CE Credit Hours: 1

Course Description: Upon completion of this one-hour course, participants will learn about Divorce
and its effects on real property transactions in Texas. The course will discuss the basics of
marriage in Texas including the requirements, forms of marriage, marital property
characterization and marital agreements. The course will review the framework of a typical
divorce proceeding and the frequent issues encountered during a real estate transaction as a
result of the divorce.

Course: #45293 |  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: #42730  |  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

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

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   

Course Description: This course will cover several types of fraud in real estate transactions. We will go over real-life examples, warning signs, and prevention tips. Join us to stay up to date on fraud and protecting yourself & your clients.

Course: #48746 |  Provider: #461  |  Price: $10.00  | CE Credit Hours: 1