2018 Legal Update I

Course# 33197

4 Hours Continuing Education – $35.00

Chapter 1: Law Law Land — Statute & Rule Update
*Statutory Changes — New Song and Dance Routines
*TREC Rule Changes — Quit Dancing Among the Stars and Follow These Rules
*Proposed TREC Rule Changes — Is This for Real or Just a Dream Sequence?
Chapter 2: Leasing
*Legislative Summary
*A Real Estate Agent in Texas Cannot Represent No One…
*What is a Lease Listing Agent v. a Leasing Agent?
*Residential Leasing or Commercial Leasing?
*What is the Landlord Looking For?
*Considering the Applications and the Applicants
*Fair Housing
Chapter 3: Property Management
*Inexperienced Agents Performing Duties of a Property Manager
*Trust Accounts
*Fair Housing Issues
*Summary
*It’s Always Something…
*TREC FAQs
Chapter 4: Sales Transactions
*Seller’s Disclosure
*Court Cases
Chapter 5: Promulgated Contract & Addendum Forms
*Summary of Changes Made in 2017 to the TREC Contract Forms
*New Addenda
*Condominium Contract & Addendum (review of differences from 1-4 Family Residential Contract)
*Farm & Ranch (review of differences from 1-4 residential contract)
*Q&A
*Broker Information and Agreement for Payment of Brokers’ Fees
*Q&A
*MLS System Differences
*Court Cases
Chapter 6: Hot Topics
*Unescorted Access to Vacant Rental Property
*ADA Compliant Websites
*Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA)
Appendix A
*Bills from the 85th Legislative Session that Impact Property Management
Appendix B
*Residential Condominium Contract (Resale)
*Farm and Ranch Contract

Final Exam

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