Broker CE Live Course Calendar

Learn How to Navigate the Ins and Outs of RESPA

RESPA—the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act—applies to loans associated with federally related mortgage loans and was created to help home purchasers make informed decisions about their real estate transactions and to prohibit unlawful practices by real estate settlement providers. This course guides you through the requirements of the law, so you can avoid running afoul of it. Learn why the law was created, who it impacts, the implications of violations of RESPA, and examples to help you avoid the behavior that leads to fines, censure, loss of license, and imprisonment.

Mandatory Course

Effective January 1, 2020, all active salespersons and brokers not subject to Salesperson Apprentice Education (SAE) requirements are required to complete 18 hours of CE for an active license renewal. Four hours of this education must consist of Legal Update I. Additionally, salespersons under the SAE requirements must also complete four hours of Legal Update I as a part of their SAE requirements.

Stay on Top of Your Continuing Education With This Course

Required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), this 4-hour continuing education course has been updated to cover the latest topics affecting real estate licensees. It provides current legal issues pertinent to Texas real estate practice and will provide the knowledge you need to stay current and competitive in the Texas real estate industry. Topics include statutory legislative and TREC Rule updates, promulgated contract forms and addenda, fair housing diversity and inclusion, property management and landlord-tenant issues, and much more.

IMPORTANT: Please be advised of the following prior to purchasing:

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) 2022-2023 Legal Update I and II courses must be completed by 11:59pm Central Time on December 31, 2023, in order to receive credit and fulfill the 8 Hour Legal Update I and II Continuing Education (CE) requirement.

Mandatory Course

Effective January 1, 2020, all active salespersons and brokers not subject to Salesperson Apprentice Education (SAE) requirements are required to complete 18 hours of CE for an active license renewal. Four hours of this education must consist of Legal Update I. Additionally, salespersons under the SAE requirements must also complete four hours of Legal Update I as a part of their SAE requirements.

Stay on Top of Your Continuing Education With This Course

Required by the Texas Real Estate Commission, this 4-hour continuing education course has been updated to cover the latest topics affecting real estate licensees. It provides an in-depth review to bolster understanding and foster proper administration of many hot topic concerns such as agency, fiduciary duties, ethical behavior, water and mineral rights, ad valorem taxes, and much more.

IMPORTANT: Please be advised of the following prior to purchasing:

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) 2022-2023 Legal Update I and II courses must be completed by 11:59pm Central Time on December 31, 2023, in order to receive credit and fulfill the 8 Hour Legal Update I and II Continuing Education (CE) requirement.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate licensing exam.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

Fulfill your 3-hour contracts continuing education requirement!

The course covers the essential elements of a contract and lease. Explore the fundamentals of preparing a sales contract, including financing and contingencies, as well as amendments, addenda, and defaults. The course concludes with common contract mistakes, including examples of what to look for to avoid common pitfalls.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to complete your continuing education hours.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

To get a quick refresher, or a simple breakdown of how commercial real estate works, this course can help!

Forming an essential, necessary, base or core, one of central importance. This is the description of the term fundamental. In the practice of commercial real estate, there exist many categories, types, and specialties. In each case, the fundamentals behind the vocation are utilized to help form the essential core of principles. Commercial real estate itself generally refers to property that is intended to generate a profit. This typically takes the form of capital gains, sales, or some other type of rental income that utilizes the real estate itself.

This course is a concise guide designed to help filter through some of the complexities related to commercial real estate and to narrow the comprehensive scope to a more basic format.

Topics Include:

• Introduction to commercial real estate formats
• Dimensions and their roles
• Application of components
• Terminology for commercial real estate

IMPORTANT: All students attending a live online class must have their webcams enabled and remain in view of their camera for the entire duration of the class. Kaplan also requires the use of Zoom for live online classes. You must have Zoom downloaded and installed on your computer/laptop, and you must have a Zoom account.

*For additional information on supported devices, please visit www.kapre.com/company/system-requirements.

Learn How to Navigate the Ins and Outs of RESPA

RESPA—the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act—applies to loans associated with federally related mortgage loans and was created to help home purchasers make informed decisions about their real estate transactions and to prohibit unlawful practices by real estate settlement providers. This course guides you through the requirements of the law, so you can avoid running afoul of it. Learn why the law was created, who it impacts, the implications of violations of RESPA, and examples to help you avoid the behavior that leads to fines, censure, loss of license, and imprisonment.

Make sure you know and follow marketing guidelines!

Advances in marketing technology and methodology are great for business, but they can be worrisome for regulators who are responsible for ensuring consumers aren't being deceived through ads and testimonials. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge you need to protect consumers and to fulfill the disclosure and transparency requirements of federal law and regulations by avoiding business practices that can result in consumer confusion and deception. Learning objectives and key concepts are reinforced with video instruction, as well as interactive practice activities, quick quizzes, and unit exams.

Key Benefits:

• Understand how to meet the requirements for transparent advertising and marketing
• Learn how to protect yourself against complaints
• Interactive activities bolster your key concept instruction
• Quick quizzes test your topic comprehension

IMPORTANT: All students attending a live online class must have their webcams enabled and remain in view of their camera for the entire duration of the class. Kaplan also requires the use of Zoom for live online classes. You must have Zoom downloaded and installed on your computer/laptop, and you must have a Zoom account.

Experience the benefits of a classroom setting from your home or office with our Live Online class!!
 

This 2-hour class serves as a refresher for experienced property managers and identifies important considerations for people who are new to the industry and is helpful whether a real estate professional acts as a property manager/landlord or represents buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants. It covers need-to-know topics to comply with law and to protect consumers in real estate transactions as well as nice-to-know topics based on standard practices in the property management profession.

IMPORTANT: All students attending a live online class must have their webcams enabled and remain in view of their camera for the entire duration of the class. Kaplan also requires the use of Zoom for live online classes. You must have Zoom downloaded and installed on your computer/laptop, and you must have a Zoom account.

This Continuing Education (CE) Course meets the TREC requirement for broker CE (6-hour broker responsibility course). This course will give you a solid understanding of laws regarding a real estate brokerage firm in Texas.  Enroll today!

Learn How to Navigate the Ins and Outs of RESPA

RESPA—the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act—applies to loans associated with federally related mortgage loans and was created to help home purchasers make informed decisions about their real estate transactions and to prohibit unlawful practices by real estate settlement providers. This course guides you through the requirements of the law, so you can avoid running afoul of it. Learn why the law was created, who it impacts, the implications of violations of RESPA, and examples to help you avoid the behavior that leads to fines, censure, loss of license, and imprisonment.

Save time and energy by eliminating your commute to class. Our Live Online class allows you to experience the benefits of a classroom setting from your home or office. Receive direct instruction from instructors who know what it takes to succeed!

This year’s compelling and informative Tax Update has all the essential updates pertaining to you, your business, and your clients. The Pandemic of 2020 brought many new challenges in tax planning affecting your clients and real estate. The passing of the CARES ACT had a significant impact. This course will discuss the important tax law changes you should be aware of to effectively represent your clients. Additionally, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) continues to provide many planning opportunities in 2022. This course will also illustrate how your business and personal income has been influenced by the 2020 pandemic. Join our tax expert Paul Miller to learn what’s new and necessary for your success!

IMPORTANT: All students attending a live online class must have their webcams enabled and remain in view of their camera for the entire duration of the class. Kaplan also requires the use of Zoom for live online classes. You must have Zoom downloaded and installed on your computer/laptop, and you must have a Zoom account.

Green is not a stagnant definition. Rather, practices…a philosophy of interconnected ideas and choices…resulting in reduced environmental impact. Green building techniques have been used for centuries. The modern green building movement began in the 1970s as a result of both oil price increases and the rise of the environmental movement.

This course provides you with a basic understanding of green attributes and lifestyles. It establishes a baseline of information and investigation, creates common terminology and resources for green building, and explores associated tax incentives.

Topics Include:

• LEED
• Energy Star
• Sustainability
• Passive solar design
• Thermal solar
• Tax credits and rebates

Key Points:

• Learn what Energy Star means
• Discuss the “green” philosophy
• Review the elements of a “green” home
• Differentiate passive solar and thermal solar
• Identify tax credits and rebates

IMPORTANT: All students attending a live online class must have their webcams enabled and remain in view of their camera for the entire duration of the class. Kaplan also requires the use of Zoom for live online classes. You must have Zoom downloaded and installed on your computer/laptop, and you must have a Zoom account.

Learn how the most powerful force of nature impacts property.

This course will show the challenges facing our finite amount of water and outline how to optimize the applicable scenarios to a client base.
The need to protect and manage our finite water will be expressed, and the reliance on clean water and the impact and importance to the real estate industry and clients will be detailed. The fact that local impact translates to global impact will also be delineated.

Topics Include:

• Water in and on the land impacting real estate
• Who owns the water and associated costs and problems
• Informing and protecting your client
• Avoiding liability related to radon in real estate transactions

IMPORTANT: All students attending a live online class must have their webcams enabled and remain in view of their camera for the entire duration of the class. Kaplan also requires the use of Zoom for live online classes. You must have Zoom downloaded and installed on your computer/laptop, and you must have a Zoom account.

Mandatory Course

Effective January 1, 2020, all active salespersons and brokers not subject to Salesperson Apprentice Education (SAE) requirements are required to complete 18 hours of CE for an active license renewal. Four hours of this education must consist of Legal Update I. Additionally, salespersons under the SAE requirements must also complete four hours of Legal Update I as a part of their SAE requirements.

Stay on Top of Your Continuing Education With This Course

Required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), this 4-hour continuing education course has been updated to cover the latest topics affecting real estate licensees. It provides current legal issues pertinent to Texas real estate practice and will provide the knowledge you need to stay current and competitive in the Texas real estate industry. Topics include statutory legislative and TREC Rule updates, promulgated contract forms and addenda, fair housing diversity and inclusion, property management and landlord-tenant issues, and much more.

IMPORTANT: Please be advised of the following prior to purchasing:

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) 2022-2023 Legal Update I and II courses must be completed by 11:59pm Central Time on December 31, 2023, in order to receive credit and fulfill the 8 Hour Legal Update I and II Continuing Education (CE) requirement.

Mandatory Course

Effective January 1, 2020, all active salespersons and brokers not subject to Salesperson Apprentice Education (SAE) requirements are required to complete 18 hours of CE for an active license renewal. Four hours of this education must consist of Legal Update I. Additionally, salespersons under the SAE requirements must also complete four hours of Legal Update I as a part of their SAE requirements.

Stay on Top of Your Continuing Education With This Course

Required by the Texas Real Estate Commission, this 4-hour continuing education course has been updated to cover the latest topics affecting real estate licensees. It provides an in-depth review to bolster understanding and foster proper administration of many hot topic concerns such as agency, fiduciary duties, ethical behavior, water and mineral rights, ad valorem taxes, and much more.

IMPORTANT: Please be advised of the following prior to purchasing:

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) 2022-2023 Legal Update I and II courses must be completed by 11:59pm Central Time on December 31, 2023, in order to receive credit and fulfill the 8 Hour Legal Update I and II Continuing Education (CE) requirement.

Learn How to Navigate the Ins and Outs of RESPA

RESPA—the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act—applies to loans associated with federally related mortgage loans and was created to help home purchasers make informed decisions about their real estate transactions and to prohibit unlawful practices by real estate settlement providers. This course guides you through the requirements of the law, so you can avoid running afoul of it. Learn why the law was created, who it impacts, the implications of violations of RESPA, and examples to help you avoid the behavior that leads to fines, censure, loss of license, and imprisonment.

Attend live classes from the comfort of your home or office! Live online courses make it more convenient than ever to study for your real estate licensing exam.

• You get access to the same great Kaplan Real Estate Education content and instructors.
• Our courses offer opportunities to engage with other students and your instructor.
• As an added bonus, you can learn anywhere you have internet access!*

Fulfill your 3-hour contracts continuing education requirement!

The course covers the essential elements of a contract and lease. Explore the fundamentals of preparing a sales contract, including financing and contingencies, as well as amendments, addenda, and defaults. The course concludes with common contract mistakes, including examples of what to look for to avoid common pitfalls.

This Continuing Education (CE) Course meets the TREC requirement for broker CE (6-hour broker responsibility course). This course will give you a solid understanding of laws regarding a real estate brokerage firm in Texas.  Enroll today!

Mandatory Course

Effective January 1, 2020, all active salespersons and brokers not subject to Salesperson Apprentice Education (SAE) requirements are required to complete 18 hours of CE for an active license renewal. Four hours of this education must consist of Legal Update I. Additionally, salespersons under the SAE requirements must also complete four hours of Legal Update I as a part of their SAE requirements.

Stay on Top of Your Continuing Education With This Course

Required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), this 4-hour continuing education course has been updated to cover the latest topics affecting real estate licensees. It provides current legal issues pertinent to Texas real estate practice and will provide the knowledge you need to stay current and competitive in the Texas real estate industry. Topics include statutory legislative and TREC Rule updates, promulgated contract forms and addenda, fair housing diversity and inclusion, property management and landlord-tenant issues, and much more.

IMPORTANT: Please be advised of the following prior to purchasing:

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) 2022-2023 Legal Update I and II courses must be completed by 11:59pm Central Time on December 31, 2023, in order to receive credit and fulfill the 8 Hour Legal Update I and II Continuing Education (CE) requirement.

Mandatory Course

Effective January 1, 2020, all active salespersons and brokers not subject to Salesperson Apprentice Education (SAE) requirements are required to complete 18 hours of CE for an active license renewal. Four hours of this education must consist of Legal Update I. Additionally, salespersons under the SAE requirements must also complete four hours of Legal Update I as a part of their SAE requirements.

Stay on Top of Your Continuing Education With This Course

Required by the Texas Real Estate Commission, this 4-hour continuing education course has been updated to cover the latest topics affecting real estate licensees. It provides an in-depth review to bolster understanding and foster proper administration of many hot topic concerns such as agency, fiduciary duties, ethical behavior, water and mineral rights, ad valorem taxes, and much more.

IMPORTANT: Please be advised of the following prior to purchasing:

The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) 2022-2023 Legal Update I and II courses must be completed by 11:59pm Central Time on December 31, 2023, in order to receive credit and fulfill the 8 Hour Legal Update I and II Continuing Education (CE) requirement.

Learn How to Navigate the Ins and Outs of RESPA

RESPA—the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act—applies to loans associated with federally related mortgage loans and was created to help home purchasers make informed decisions about their real estate transactions and to prohibit unlawful practices by real estate settlement providers. This course guides you through the requirements of the law, so you can avoid running afoul of it. Learn why the law was created, who it impacts, the implications of violations of RESPA, and examples to help you avoid the behavior that leads to fines, censure, loss of license, and imprisonment.

No two transactions are the same; therefore, licensees need extensive knowledge to troubleshoot any circumstance encountered.

In this course, you’ll see how some of the most common issues are also the most time-consuming and carry the greatest risk for your client and yourself. You’ll have an opportunity for lively discussion as you are guided through the obstacles, dilemmas, and hurdles that you are likely to encounter in your real estate transactions. By identifying the potential minefields and possible remedies in various situations, you’ll be prepared to guide your clients to a smooth and memorable real estate experience.

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education.

Key Benefits

• Discusses issues from the perspective of the buyer and the seller
• Allows for ample discussion—you’ll get to hear interesting problems others have faced and how those issues were resolved, as well as share your experiences with others
• Addresses topics that can only come from experience in dealing with people—the more you know about what other professionals have faced, the better prepared you can be when you’re in a similar situation

IMPORTANT: All students attending a live online class must have their webcams enabled and remain in view of their camera for the entire duration of the class. Kaplan also requires the use of Zoom for live online classes. You must have Zoom downloaded and installed on your computer/laptop, and you must have a Zoom account.

Gain the knowledge you need to represent clients skillfully in common interest community (CIC) transactions!

Learn about the required documents you need to secure for your buyer’s time-sensitive review. Many potential real estate buyers are intrigued about owning a property with shared amenities and services they would not be able to afford on their own, but they should be knowledgeable about the fees and limitations associated with these properties. You’ll also learn what to spot in those documents to help your clients determine whether the properties they are considering are sound investments.

Key Benefits:

• Understand your role and the value you bring to your clients by identifying the key documents to review
• Spot red flags to help your clients avoid potential bad investments
• Help your clients determine the financial health of the real estate
• Learn how to uncover hidden costs, so your clients aren’t caught off guard

IMPORTANT: All students attending a live online class must have their webcams enabled and remain in view of their camera for the entire duration of the class. Kaplan also requires the use of Zoom for live online classes. You must have Zoom downloaded and installed on your computer/laptop, and you must have a Zoom account.

Learn How to Navigate the Ins and Outs of RESPA

RESPA—the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act—applies to loans associated with federally related mortgage loans and was created to help home purchasers make informed decisions about their real estate transactions and to prohibit unlawful practices by real estate settlement providers. This course guides you through the requirements of the law, so you can avoid running afoul of it. Learn why the law was created, who it impacts, the implications of violations of RESPA, and examples to help you avoid the behavior that leads to fines, censure, loss of license, and imprisonment.

Learn How to Navigate the Ins and Outs of RESPA

RESPA—the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act—applies to loans associated with federally related mortgage loans and was created to help home purchasers make informed decisions about their real estate transactions and to prohibit unlawful practices by real estate settlement providers. This course guides you through the requirements of the law, so you can avoid running afoul of it. Learn why the law was created, who it impacts, the implications of violations of RESPA, and examples to help you avoid the behavior that leads to fines, censure, loss of license, and imprisonment.

Experience the benefits of a classroom setting from your home or office with our Live Online class!!
 

This 2-hour class serves as a refresher for experienced property managers and identifies important considerations for people who are new to the industry and is helpful whether a real estate professional acts as a property manager/landlord or represents buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants. It covers need-to-know topics to comply with law and to protect consumers in real estate transactions as well as nice-to-know topics based on standard practices in the property management profession.

IMPORTANT: All students attending a live online class must have their webcams enabled and remain in view of their camera for the entire duration of the class. Kaplan also requires the use of Zoom for live online classes. You must have Zoom downloaded and installed on your computer/laptop, and you must have a Zoom account.