Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
A Guide to Delivering a First-Class Experience
Course Number: 46900
This class is intended to make you think about ways you can get more customers and stand out from the crowd. To build a successful real estate business you need to stop doing random acts of marketing and start following a reliable plan for growth. This course will cover business class vs first class experience, planning, 80/20 and 64/4 rules, time management, how to create & review an elevator pitch, using lead sources & much more.
Abstracts of Judgement on Homestead Property
Course Number: 47967
This 1-hour course is intended for Title Attorneys, Escrow Officers, Escrow
Assistants, Real Estate Brokers, and Agents to discuss the application of an Abstract of Judgement on
homestead property. Discussion includes the following:
- 1. The requirements necessary to create a valid Abstract of Judgement
- 2. The Effect of recording an Abstract of Judgement
- 3. Definition of the Texas homestead and exemption from forced sale
- 4. Methods to remove an Abstract of Judgement from homestead property, including Property Code 52.00102
- 5. Underwriting guidelines for removal of an Abstract of Judgement on homestead property on the f inal title policy
Affidavit of Heirship and Intestate Succession
Course Number: 51478
This course begins by discussing affidavit of heirship in general and how they are used to determine a deceased’s intestate heirs. We walk step by step through the Texas statutory form of affidavit and discuss the various provisions and their importance. We then turn to the laws of intestate succession. We first discuss the distinction between community and separate property and then apply the laws of intestate succession to various scenarios. We highlight the change in the
intestacy laws since September 1993 and discuss and distinguish between intestate succession when dying married as opposed to dying unmarried. The course ends with a general summary regarding affidavits of heirship and their purpose and allows brief time for questions and answers.
An Appetit for Social Media
Course Number: 47955
Realtors will walk away with the knowledge of how to brand themselves on each
platform. This class is for agents who feel lost when it comes to social media marketing. The number of
platforms and posts can be overwhelming for them. This class breaks down those barriers by using the
‘meal metaphor.’ The g
An Introduction to Title Insurance
Course Number: 51007
This one-hour course discusses the history and basic concepts regarding title
insurance. We begin with a brief discussion of the history of real property conveyances from feudal
England to Colonial America through the Industrial Revolution and the creation of the first title insurance
company in 1876. We then discuss some of the basic concepts of title insurance, how it is the contract
of indemnity and is different from all other types of insurance. We walk through the search and exam
process, the commitments, and basics of the closing. We analyze the role of the title company and
our main products: the Owner’s and Loan Title Policy and their differences. The course ends with an
overview of our discussion and suggestions for best practices when discussing title insurance with
realtors and customers.
Are you a Secret Agent?
Course Number: 49684
If you are wondering if social media is right for your business, the verdict is in – social media is a great way to drive repeat business and to attract new customers. This course is designed for realtors who see themselves as beginners or have a simple understanding of social media. We will discuss basic definitions and key steps a realtor can follow to develop an online presence and set up your social media marketing plan. We will discuss the top six social networks, what they can do for you and share nine social media strategies for real estate marketing.
Avoiding Probate (For Real Estate): How To & How Not To
Course Number: 50461
Course is intended to explain how people attempt to avoid probate in estate planning, covering both the successful ways of doing so, the unsuccessful ways, and common errors. The purpose of the Course is to familiarize real estate agents with various ways people attempt to avoid probate, how such transfers can affect their closings, help the real estate agent interpret commitment exceptions related to these problems, determine when they need an attorney involved, and errors to avoid. The course addresses the use of deeds, death bed and undue influence issues, joint tenancies, survivorship agreements, Lady Bird Deeds, transfer on death deeds, Trusts, and use of Affidavits of Heirship. The course briefly discusses non-real estate property in order to demonstrate how similar issues arise. It finishes up with discussing the risk of probate after using a non-probate process, the right to probate and bring suit. This course is intended to separate these non-probate issues from previous courses taught by the provider regarding deceased owners, which were difficult to fit within a 1-hour format, in order to both provide a deeper understanding and fit within the commonly used
1-hour format.
Being a Home Buying Resource
Course Number: 47966
In this session we will discuss at length what the most important part of the realtor sales process is, how we prepare first-time homebuyers, balancing what a buyer wants vs what they can afford in today’s market, credit scores, mortgage rates, and the impacts on consumers who took forbearance under the Cares Act.
Building an Organic Following on Facebook
Course Number: 49685
Realtors will walk away with knowledge and ideas to help them create an organic following on Facebook. They will learn foundational ideas and techniques to garner likes and followers on Facebook that do not require Facebook ads.
Creating your Facebook Business Page
Course Number: 49681
Realtors will walk away with the knowledge of how to create their Facebook Business Page that is compliant with TREC and optimized for searches.
Creating your Google My Business Page
Course Number: 47964
Realtors will walk away with the knowledge of how to create their Google My Business Page that is compliant with TREC and optimized for searches. We will demonstrate how consumers find real estate agents on Google searches and thew value added in having a page.
Crypto Currency, Blockchain and Smart Contracts
Course Number: 51477
Beginners guide to understanding blockchain technology, crypto currency, smart contracts, and their effects on real estate transactions.
Don’t Get Burned by RESPA & P-53
Course Number: 51480
This session will cover the impacts of RESPA and P-53 violations in the real estate
profession. Discussion will focus on the history of RESPA, kickbacks and unearned fees, definitions, and
will review and discuss cases studies. We will discuss what RESPA allows and what is forbidden, then
end with review of enforcement actions.
Email Marketing 101: A Beginners Guide
Course Number: 47956
The goal of this course is to understand the basics of email marketing and walk away with a good idea of what you need to do as a real estate agent to advance your email marketing efforts.
Evolution of the Digital World on Real Estate Industry Partners
Course Number: 51485
Interactive session includes eclosing 101 compares a traditional to a non-traditional closing as well as a digital closing. Reviews the digital mortgage world and the evolution of various
industry partners.
FIRPTA: Closing the Foreign Seller
Course Number: 51008
Want to understand the Foreign Investment and Real Property Tax Act of 1980 also known as “FIRPTA”? This course begins with a brief discussion of foreign investment in the United
States. We discuss the withholding tax requirements of the Act as it applies to certain real estate
transactions. We analyze who is and is not considered “foreign” under the Act and how the tax is calculated for a foreign individual. We discuss the various exceptions to the FIRPTA tax-withholding
requirements along with a discussion of certain defined IRS terms. We review the TREC standard
contract provision as it related to FIRPTA. This course ends with a discussion of the role of the title
company with regards to collection and withholding of the tax and suggestions for best practices.
Getting your Google Page to the Top!
Course Number: 47958
Realtors will walk away with the knowledge of how to optimize their Google My Business Page so it can rank highly for searches. This class demonstrates the strategy to organically grow their presence on Google Maps, searches, products, and images.
LinkedIn Digital Marketing Think-tank
Course Number: 46153
Basics on building a digital marketing realtor strategy using LinkedIn. Realtors will learn how to use LinkedIn, share posts, drive leads, develop new contacts, and develop other ways to acquire new business.
Marital Property Rights & Real Estate Closings
Course Number: 51493
The course begins by discussing the use of the Marital History Questionnaire and its importance. We explore when a spouse’s signature will be required to convey or encumber property
and the concept of homestead property in Texas. We discuss common law marriage and the distinction between community and separate property (with specific examples), and how that affects title company
requirements. We will then walk step by step through numerous examples of different marital situations involving community, separate and homestead property. We also discuss the unique Texas concept of owelty and owelty lines. The course ends with a general summary and allows time for a question-andanswer session.
Marketing Made Easy
Course Number: 49676
This class is about practical marketing for realtors. It will define marketing and
branding for realtors. It gives examples of branding. The class will develop pitch, as well.
Open Houses
Course Number: 51494
The purpose of this class is to give realtors the pros and cons of conducting an open house, giving them the tools they need to help them have a successful open house. What are the benefits to the seller and to the agent? This class will also offer up some safety tips for a successful open house.
Potpourri of Title Issues & Ancillary Curative Solutions
Course Number: 49403
Know and understand the types of title issues in the Title Closing and evaluation of insurability process for Real Estate and involving different types of land transactions. We will discuss contract provisions dealing with assignments to HOA lien issues and the necessity of subordination
in new loan transactions. We will review issues where all parties are living and need to clear clouds of issues in title, divorce, owelty and receivership as well as guardianship. Address any transfer of title
upon death or documents utilized when an estate plan is in place. Review commercial transaction details that focus on Mechanic’s Lien affidavits, waivers vs. releases as well as the importance of Pending Disbursement language and what impact abstracts of judgement and federal tax liens play in this analysis. Finally, wrap up with to Manufactured Housing and the specifics of how to manage an individual property item converted to real property and how to confirm as well as issue the T-31 Endorsement for insurability, discuss the various pitfalls and statutory requirements of each area.
Survey Says
Course Number: 47965
Each attendee will know and understand the importance of a survey, what it means to select the box appropriate in the contact, along with impacts that transition coverage in or out of the title policy.
Survey… A Picture is Worth 1000 Words!
Course Number: 49680
This course will focus on the need for a survey in an insured transaction, and its role in underwriting survey coverage for an Owner or Leander Policy. This course will discuss why we need a survey, types of surveys, classifications of surveys, reading surveys, survey issues, available Texas survey coverage, and examples of actual surveys showing encroachments. We will also review the
survey coverage specifically as it relates to the Lawyers Title vs Doubletree case.
Texas Commercial Title Endorsements… It’s Time for a Change
Course Number: 46917
This 1-hour course is intended for Real Estate Brokers and reviews the list of available Texas policy endorsements. Discussion includes the definition of an endorsement and breaks down use by applicability of each endorsement to an Owner’s or Lender’s Policy, Residential or Commercial. Each endorsement is examined in-depth to show the coverage offered by the endorsement and its understanding guidelines and cost as set forth in the Procedural Rules and Rate Rules.
Texas Oil & Gas for the Real Estate Agent
Course Number: 51486
Basics of oil and gas rights as they relate to the real estate transaction, including ownership, severance, contract issues, and provisions in the TREC Contract form as applicable, Title Commitment exceptions, curing title exceptions, plus title insurance endorsements and what coverage they provide for the agent’s client are also covered.
Texas Title Commitments. It’s as Simple as ABC!
Course Number: 51013
Need to know how to read the contents of the T-7 form (i.e., The title commitment) This course is for you! It examines the contents and information contained on Schedules A, B, C, and the purpose for each. It also includes a discussion of covered matters, exclusions and conditions on the
title policy jacket, and the impacts of transactions by the information contained.
The Ins and Outs of Home Warranty
The Ins and Outs of Home Warranty
This class will cover what a home warranty is as well as the difference in standard
coverage and upgraded coverage. How can you as a real estate professional help your clients decide on
how to choose their service provider?
The Law of Easements & Rights-of-way: Which Way Do We Go?
Course number: 50309
This one hour course focuses on the law of easements and rights-of-way and
the impact on as they pertain to a typical real estate closing in TX. The discussion includes on how
easements are created, how they terminate, the rights of the easement holder and the property owner
with respect to easement area. We also discuss methods to underwrite removal of blanket easements
where utilities are not locatable on a survey.
The Texas Forecourse Process
Course Number: 51489
This class will educate the real estate agent on the several types of foreclosure in Texas and how to recognize title problems that may arise from foreclosures. It includes coverage of the prosses for non-judicial foreclosures, home equity and reverse mortgage foreclosures, and foreclosure pending. Focuses is on what issues the real estate agent might encounter in their title commitments and closings which relate to the foreclosure process.
Title Insurance and Texas Property Taxes
Course Number: 48254
This 1-hour course is intended for attorneys, escrow officers, escrow assistants and real estate agents and brokers. We will review the guidelines and procedures for providing title insurance when Texas property taxes are involved and at issue. Discussion includes the different procedures involved with several types of mortgages as well as special rules pertaining to foreclosures and rights of redemption
Two Simple Secrets on How to Get More Business
Course Number: 46902
This course is for real estate agents to increase sales through setting goals and
becoming more accountable to sales-related activities.
What Came Out of the Recession?
Course Number: 51488
Guide to understanding the effects of recent recessions on the Real Estate Industry.
Lessons learned, laws that changed, ability to repay Qualified Mortgage Rule, TRID 1.0 and 2.0, basic
highlights of where the CFPB stands today.
What Would You Do Cyber Eye?
Course Number: 51475
Review of Current and future technologies in our industry and in our homes along
with applicable scenarios to prepare and rehearse for a cyber-security breach. Review of insurance
products related to real estate.
When the Owner is Dead
Course Number: 45844
We will review intestate succession and probate. Discuss commitment vesting
issues arising from decedents in title, use of affidavits of heirship, the different types of probate, the
probate process, procedures for sales in both dependent and independent administrations, and address
liens against heirs, probate claims, ad the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program. The course attempts to
teach what the real estate agent needs to know to understand the process.
Texas Oil & Gas for the Real Estate Agent
Course Number: 51486
Basics of oil and gas rights as they relate to the real estate transaction, including ownership, severance, contract issues, and provisions in the TREC Contract form as applicable, Title Commitment exceptions, curing title exceptions, plus title insurance endorsements and what coverage they provide for the agent’s client are also covered.
Texas Title Commitments. It’s as Simple as ABC!
Course Number: 51013
Need to know how to read the contents of the T-7 form (i.e., The title commitment) This course is for you! It examines the contents and information contained on Schedules A, B, C, and the purpose for each. It also includes a discussion of covered matters, exclusions and conditions on the
title policy jacket, and the impacts of transactions by the information contained.
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
- Contract to Close: How to Use AI in the Real Estate Transaction (I offer this one for escrow staff as well, just not accredited)
- The Social Listing: How to Use Your Listings to Increase Your Web Presence
- The Social Listing 2.0: Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram
- An Introduction to AI
- How to Use AI for Social Media
