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In need of obtaining your TREC ethics credit? Don’t miss this opportunity! The instructor is James H. Engstrom, who has been a real estate instructor since 1975. (Ethics: Course #: 03-03-123-23556)
For more information, visit http://gfwar.org/trec-ethics-legal-update.
In need of obtaining your TREC legal credit? Don’t miss this opportunity! The instructor is James H. Engstrom, who has been a real estate instructor since 1975. (Legal: Course #: 03-03-123-23555)
For more information, visit http://gfwar.org/trec-ethics-legal-update.
Experience Simply Fondue!
Never been to Simply Fondue? Now is your chance to try scrumptious deliciousness! Don’t miss this chance to sample the food, have a drink or two, and socialize with fellow REALTORS®! Each attendee will be given two drink tickets to be used for select drink items on the menu. Cash bar for any items not on the select drink menu. Valet parking will be available or attendees may park in either of the Bass Tower parking garages, and Simply Fondue will validate the parking ticket.
For more information, visit http://gfwar.org/june-business-after-hours.
Written in 1913, the Code of Ethics is known as the “golden thread” of the real estate profession and unites those devoted to raising the standards of professionalism and service in real estate. Once a licensee is approved to engage in real estate transactions, they must learn and abide by this Code. Everyone knows this Code is the law that governs REALTORS®, but how many really know what each and every article says? Now is your chance to have each article of the Code defined and put into practical terms that will help you better govern your business.
Article 1 Course
The objective of this course is to help the licensee become familiar with Article 1 of the industry Code of Ethics and to understand the 15 Standards of Practices associated with Article 1 as it pertains to the licensee’s obligation to clients and customers.
For more information, visit http://gfwar.org/know-your-code.
Confused by HUD procedures? Don’t miss this course instructed by Jesse Garza with Century 21 Mike Bowman. Garza will provide you with the skills and arm you with the information to practice the new HUD procedures for helping a client purchase a HUD home.
For more information, visit http://gfwar.org/mce-buying-hud.
Learn the basic functions of the new Realist Tax system, such as the capabilities of its search functionality, how to pull detailed reports, the specifics of its mapping tools, how to import data from tax records, creating customizable searches that can be saved and used later, how to move and re-order columns and rows and the process of creating mailing labels in just a few clicks.
For more information, visit http://gfwar.org/mls/ntreis-class-schedule.
Did You Know…
TREC receives approximately 5,000 complaints annually and 3,000 involve leasing and / or property management? These complaints range from failing to provide an “Information about Brokerage Services” form to the parties during the first substantive dialogue to not depositing a tenant’s security deposit in a properly designated account used for property management activity. Ignorance is bliss, until you have a TREC violation filed against you. To learn how to stay out of hot water, don’t miss this Leasing Forum! Learn what you should know from the Texas Property Code in order to lease by joining GFWAR for this panelist discussion and receive answers to all your questions! Panelists include: Eric Jackson with Genesis Masters Real Estate & Management Services, Erika Hashem, MPM, with Quest Property Services and H.C. “Buddy” White with White & Associates Real Estate Services.
For more information, visit http://gfwar.org/leasing-forum.
Interested in an electronic signature platform without the cost? The Texas Association of REALTORS® is now offering Digital Ink, free to its members. Don’t miss this class, which will teach how to use digital signatures in your transactions with ZipLogix Digital Ink®. This course, taught by Juda York with Alexander Chandler Realty, covers opening files, sending signatures, signing a document using zipLogix Digital Ink® and reviewing signed documents. Attendees must be registered for Digital Ink via www.texasrealtors.com before attending the class.
For more information, visit http://gfwar.org/mls/ntreis-class-schedule.
GFWAR will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day. The Association wishes you and yours a safe and happy holiday!
Written in 1913, the Code of Ethics is known as the “golden thread” of the real estate profession and unites those devoted to raising the standards of professionalism and service in real estate. Once a licensee is approved to engage in real estate transactions, they must learn and abide by this Code. Everyone knows this Code is the law that governs REALTORS®, but how many really know what each and every article says? Now is your chance to have each article of the Code defined and put into practical terms that will help you better govern your business.
Articles 2 & 3 Course
The objective of this course is to help the licensee become familiar with Articles 2 and 3 of the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice associated with each. Article 2 guarantees faithful service to both clients and customers as consumers of real estate services. It protects the consumer by ensuring that the REALTOR® provides accurate, factual information without exaggeration; that the REALTOR® communicates truthfully and does not misrepresent the facts; and that the REALTOR® does not remain silent concerning pertinent facts including adverse factors affecting the property. Article 3 obligates REALTORS® to cooperate with their competitors on mutually agreed upon terms when it is in the best interest of their client.
For more information, visit http://gfwar.org/know-your-code.
