Kathryn C. Wheat School of Real Estate #9977 offers a wide array of courses both in person and virtual covering all aspects of Real Estate.
We partner with our amazing sponsors to be able to provide FREE courses to our valued Real Estate Agents.
Live Virtual courses available anywhere for your Texas Real Estate Continuing Education needs.
Pricing listed is for up 50 students.
**There is a $50 administrative fee for more than 1 sponsor per class.**
Travel of more than 55 miles will be an additional $25.
Please Contact Kathryn for pricing on larger groups.
HOUSTON AREA CE COURSES
Broker Responsibility #44547
This 6-hour course, taught by Lynne McCarthy, satisfies the required Broker Responsibility credit that supervising licensees (broker OR agent) need to renew their license in Texas. This course addresses the regulatory aspects of managing and operating a Texas brokerage firm, as well as providing supervision for the licensees employed within. This includes provisions from The Real Estate License Act and the TREC Rules. We’ll review the Roles of the Delegated Supervisors & Teams, Ensuring Competency & Training for Agents, Practical Application Related to Required Documentation, Additional Broker Responsibility & TREC Enforcement & Broker Responsibility. Important: Sales Agents under regular CE requirements must complete the 6-hour Broker Responsibility course if they have been made Supervisor by their broker. Please allow for a 30 minute lunch break when scheduling this class. Classroom $975
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TREC Legal Update I #47600
This course taught by Don Burns, Lynne McCarthy or Tikila Adolph, is a 4-hour non-elective that is mandatory to satisfy TREC’s requirements to update your license. Please download the student manual, found on the link below, prior to class. Please allow for a 30 minute lunch break when scheduling this class. Virtual $700 Classroom $750
TREC Legal Update II #47601
This course taught by Don Burns, Lynne McCarthy or Tikila Adolph is a 4-hour non-elective that is mandatory to satisfy TREC’s requirements to update your license. Please download the student manual, found on the link below, prior to class. Please allow for a 30 minute lunch break when scheduling this class. Virtual $700 Classroom $750
Understanding Contracts & Forms #46598
This 4-hour Contracts course, taught by Lynne McCarthy satisfies the TREC Contracts Class requirement. This class will be using the TREC 20-17 Contract that is required for use February 1, 2023 and also satisfies your Contract requirement to renew your license. Topics include the essential elements that comprise valid contracts and Fiduciary duties. Learn how and when to use the correct Texas promulgated Purchase Contract Forms, Addenda, disclosures, and Notices used in residential real estate transactions. Specific attention has been given to those subjects that will enable you to practice real estate brokerage in a lawful and knowledgeable way. We will break into groups and discuss certain paragraphs in the Contract and discuss those paragraphs in detail. Click HERE for downloads needed for this class. Please allow for a 30 minute lunch break when scheduling this class. Virtual $675, Classroom $725
Building an Offer With the Updated 1-4 Family Contract #46907
This 3-hour Contracts course, taught by Shannon Broussard, satisfies the TREC Contracts Class requirement. This class covers the latest updates to Contracts as required by TREC and will walk you through the correct way to fill out a contract. You’ll leave confident ad ready to write offers! Virtual $625, Classroom $675
Unleash AI in Real Estate Marketing #46131
This 2-hour elective course is taught by Kerrie Saeger. In this course, you will learn about the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) the various platforms that realtors are currently using, and how it can be used in the real estate industry. You will learn how to leverage AI to enhance your real estate business, including how to get the most out of ChatGPT. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of how AI and ChatGPT can benefit your real estate business, as well as practical knowledge on how to implement these tools effectively. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to stay ahead of the curve and maximize your success as a realtor in today’s rapidly changing market. The Venue for this class must have a TV with HDMI port and a strong wifi. Virtual $525, Classroom $575
Agent Branding 101 #46011
This 2-hour elective course is taught by Shannon Broussard. The class is designed to help real estate agents create a real estate brand. Agents learn how to differentiate themselves and their services. Once an agent identifies their brand they learn how to market that brand to potential buyers and sellers. Virtual $525, Classroom $575
Lease to Lender #44710
This 2-hour elective is taught by Shannon Broussard. Are you ready for more business in the next 12-24 months? Learn what makes this lead source a win/win for your book of business. With an agent’s guide to converting a lessee to a buyer, you are sure to hit all the important dates with well thought out strategies. Virtual $525, Classroom $575
Don’t WALK-THROUGH it Alone #44711
This 2-hour elective is taught by Shannon Broussard. Are you looking to improve one of the last face-to-face touchpoints in your real estate transactions? Do you want this touchpoint to be a good memory?A final walk-through can either make or break your next referral. This course features a real estate agent guide to a buyer’s walk-through and acceptance of one of your client’s major purchases. Virtual $525, Classroom $575
Feedback Fundamentals – A Buyer’s Vantage Point #45283
This 2-hour elective is taught by Shannon Broussard. Did the buyers like the house? Are we priced too high? What do the sellers need to know/do to get the home sold? These are all questions where feedback can help you as the listing agent. In this class, we dig deeper by giving feedback from a buyer’s vantage point. We know the best feedback is an offer, until then feedback is used to move real estate. Virtual $525, Classroom $575
Mortgage Secrets #45365
This 2-hour elective course is taught by Kerrie Saeger. In this course you will get a peek behind the scenes into the world of mortgages beyond the basics. Discussion will include how to “read between the lines” of mortgage advertising, how to structure an offer or counter-offer that will be a win-win for the seller and buyer, the difference between QM and non-QM mortgages and how they can expand your business, specialized programs for buyers with “out of the box” needs, what loan level price adjustors are and how they impact rates, and much more. Virtual $525, Classroom $575
Selling in a New Development #45298
This 2-hour elective is taught by Shannon Broussard. In this class you will learn the difference between a builder and developer. You’ll learn what you need to know about New Construction and the questions you should be asking. We’ll go into how to talk about HOA’s, MUD’s, PID’s and Homestead exemptions so you can better educate your clients. This class will give you the confidence needed to approach selling in New Developments! Virtual $525, Classroom $575
Mortgage’s in Today’s Market #46986
This 2-hour elective is taught by Angie Blacklock. Do you feel like lender lingo is a different language? Are you curious about what happens with a loan behind the scenes once a home is under contract? In this class we will discuss the different types of home loans available, terms related to the mortgage process, how the loan moves from contract to close and highlight the part you as the realtor play in all of it. Virtual $525, Classroom $575
Creating with Canva #48053
This 2-hour course is taught by Angie Blacklock. This is an engaging and comprehensive course that will empower you with the skills and knowledge to create eye-catching marketing materials, social media posts, and presentations. By the end of this course, you will have the confidence and skills to create professional, visually appealing and impactful designs to help boost your real estate business. Get ready to unleash your creativity and make a lasting impact with your content! The Venue for this class must have a TV with HDMI port and a strong wifi. Virtual $525, Classroom $575
Rapid Fire Self Defense for Realtors #47116
This 2-hour elective is taught by Larry Escher. The Rapid Fire Self Defense Course is a “Hands-On” course that equips Realtors with practical skills and strategies to enhance personal safety and security at open houses, client meetings, and showings. Through presentation, role-playing, and physical practice, realtors will learn effective techniques for situational awareness, conflict de-escalation, and physical self-defense, empowering them to navigate potentially risky situations with confidence and competence. Because of the active nature of this course, ample room must be available for practice. Amenity Centers are ideal as they have the space needed for this type of course. Classroom ONLY $575
Understanding and Selling New Construction #48385
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Kathryn C. Wheat. This class is designed to help Realtors confidently and knowledgeably sell in the new construction market. We’ll explain the Builder Perspective, the Building Process, and How to NOT get left behind as well as uncover the secret to attracting the buyers who want to build their dream home! Virtual $600, Classroom $650
TikTok for Realtors #43861
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Kerrie Saeger. Think TikTok is just for dancing teens? Think again! TikTok is quickly becoming THE place to be on social media. In this class you’ll learn where to find content ideas and how to use the app to create attention-grabbing videos that will attract a large following of prospective clients – and you’ll be relieved to know you can do it without dancing (unless you want to, of course). Virtual $600, Classroom $650
Instagram for Realtors #43531
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Kerrie Saeger. With over 2 billion monthly users, Instagram has one of the highest levels of engagement between users and brands. In this course, Realtors will learn how to use Instagram to build their brand and attract new buyers and sellers through photo and video content. You will learn how to create informative and entertaining videos for your real estate business using Instagram REELS. Participants will be shown how to use the editing features in the app to create short videos of home tours, educational tips related to homeownership, and more with LIVE demos. You will also learn how to use posts and stories, how to find content ideas, what type of account to use, and tips and tricks to maximize your time and marketing activities. For in person classes a TV with HDMI input is needed. Virtual $600, Classroom $650
Content to Contracts – The 4 C’s of Social Media #47530
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Kerrie Saeger. In this course you will learn the secret to creating content for your social media that will attract your ideal prospect, engage them in meaningful conversations, build trust and credibility, and ultimately convert them to qualified customers. Virtual $600, Classroom $650
Mortgage Matters #43485
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Kerrie Saeger. All loans are alike – right? Well, not necessarily. In this course we will take the mystery out of mortgages. We will discuss how to refer a lender, pre-approval versus pre-qualification, different types of loans that a homebuyer can choose, working with the loan officer for a smooth transaction, and what is going on from contract to closing. We will also discuss some special loan programs that could help you market and sell more homes. Virtual $600, Classroom $650
Working With Buyers #45403
This 3-hour elective is taught by Lynne McCarthy. This class will take you through the Buying Process! This class has been updated with information to assist you in determining your value to buyers. We will go through where to find your buyers, holding open houses, Buyer Presentations and why it is important. We will also walk through the Buyers Representation agreement, what happens in the event of the death of a Seller or Buyer during escrow, and cover different types of sales such as the 1031 exchange, Short Sales, Auctions and foreclosures and more.Virtual $600, Classroom $650
Tips and Tricks to Stage Like the Pros. #48680
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Maritza Ortega. Staging a home is essential in any market. It gets the home sold faster and for top dollar. This class will teach you how to maximize your profits and get your listings sold! You will learn hands on practical applications of Home Staging so you will be equipped to benefit your sellers and prepare your listings to look their best! Virtual $600, Classroom $650
Photo & Video Skills for Social Media Marketing #44396
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Maritza Ortega. Using quality photos and videos on your Social Media platforms is one of the most powerful ways to grow your audience and attract more leads that turn into clients. Great photography and video require thoughtful composition and preparation. This class will teach you the fundamental skills to take your Social Media to the next level! Virtual $600, Classroom $650
Divorce Agent’s Market Niche #44798
This 3-hour elective course (DAMN) is taught by Shannon Broussard. Seasoned agents who want to learn how to lay the foundation to build another lead source, need this valuable course. DAMN is for agents who find themselves representing two clients on the same side of the transaction who don’t get along. The knowledge gained in this course will help you establish yourself in this Real Estate market niche. Virtual $600, Classroom $650
Social Media Marketing Basics #45115
This 3-hour elective course is taught by Shannon Broussard. This course will get you started in Social Media Marketing. We will discuss how Social Media fits in your marketing strategy. We will cover some of the more popular platforms and how to use them as well as discuss were to find content for your social media and how to create followers! Virtual $600, Classroom $650
Mastering the Art of CMA’s #48565
This 4-hour elective is taught by Lynne McCarthy. This class will define what the purpose of CMA is. We’ll look at the importance of accurate market analysis and the role of CMA in pricing properties and making informed decisions, analyze market trends and patterns – three approaches to value., analyze comparable sales, identify comparable properties and adjust for differences in property features, calculate price per square foot and other valuation metrics, assess market conditions, evaluate supply and demand dynamics, analyze local and regional market trends, and consider economic factors that impact property values. We will break into groups and work on a CMA together via the different stages. Please allow for a 30 minute lunch break when scheduling this class. Virtual $650, Classroom $700
Expanding CMA Skills #Coming Soon
This 4-hour elective is taught by Lynne McCarthy. It is highly recommended that you complete the Mastering the Art of CMA’s course prior to taking this one. We will discuss the Agents’ responsibility and where to search for properties as well as doing an individual exercise to choose the Comparables. We will cover what data to collect, how to make adjustments on the comparables and come up with pricing for your Listing appointment. Students will need a computer to take this class. Please allow for a 30 minute lunch break when scheduling this class. Virtual $650, Classroom $700