SPEAKER SERIES: Generating 100 Leads a Month and Growing Your Business with Atif Ahmad
Atif Ahmad with Adelo Mortgage will discuss the different tactics to get leads, how to master lead conversion, and the importance of the lead tracker and greatness tracker!
SPEAKER SERIES: Healthcare Growth in Austin with Dr. Charles Fraser
Dr. Fraser was recruited to the University of Texas to develop an integrated center focused on pediatric and congenital cardiac care. The center’s mission is to provide holistic, family centered care in a value-based, outcome driven program. Dr. Fraser’s clinical career has been dedicated to the surgical treatment of congenital heart disease and has included the development of leading pediatric heart and lung transplant and mechanical circulatory support programs. As one of the world’s leading pediatric heart surgeons, Dr. Fraser is making strides in our community. Join him for a discussion on the future of healthcare in Austin.
SPEAKER SERIES: Short-Term Rentals - A Realtors Perspective
Short-term rentals (a.k.a. Airbnb and Vrbo) have become a force in the short-term or temporary renting industry. We will take a look at how a short-term rental is defined, the laws and rules that apply to such rentals and how real estate professionals can help our clients through the maze of obstacles in understanding the value and risk associated with short-term rentals.
SPEAKER SERIES: Spring Design Trends + Spring Cleaning
Come hear from interior designer Cathlyn Davis of Cathlyn Davis Design about all the upcoming spring design trends! She'll cover everything from prints and colors to how to style and best direct your clients in their home updates. We will also have Mara Fouts in from Goodwill Foundation to discuss their mission and how your spring cleaning can make a huge contribution!
SPEAKER SERIES: Tax-Reduction Strategies for Real Estate Agents with Karen Jones
Tax Season is upon us, so now is the time to start preparing. Join Karen Jones, Managing Partner with Meador & Jones, LLP, to learn about the key deductions that every real estate agent should know about to maximize tax savings. Learn which deductions qualify, how to apply for the deductions, and the specific IRS requirements associated with each deduction. Here are a few of the most common deductions you will learn about:
• Home Office Expenses
• Desk Fees
• Commissions Paid
• Education and Training Expenses
• Marketing and Advertising Expenses
• Car Expenses
• Food and Beverage Expenses
• Travel Expenses
• Technology Expenses
• Client Gift Expenses
• License, Membership, and Insurance Expenses
Surveys: More Than a Picture
Should your clients use the old survey? What does the Area & Boundary deletion actually do? Learn the answers to these questions and so much more!
TikTok for Real Estate + Instagram Reels
TikTok is a short-term, video sharing app that allows users to create and share videos that will help promote their business. In this beginner class, we will discuss the advantages of a TikTok profile, provide steps for creating the perfect TikTok video, share valuable content ideas that will attract a large audience, and end with tips and tricks.
Reels are short-term, entertaining videos that can grab users’ attention and boost engagement for Realtors and their brand. In this beginner class, we will discuss the types of Reels that can attract a large audience, provide steps for creating the perfect Reels video, share editing tips that will take your video to the next level, and end with tips and tricks. Realtors will leave this class knowing how to successfully record, edit and share a Reel!
Title Boot Camp
Come learn the in's and out's of all things Title! Class topics include:
"What is Title Insurance?" - What is the role of the title agent in your transaction and what does a title policy actually insure?
"Title Commitments- A to D" - Learn the parts of a title commitment, the nature of exceptions and how your residential transactions could be affected.
"Wire Fraud and Cyber Crime" - This course discusses tactics used by hackers to steal funds from real estate transactions and provides tips for better protecting buyers, sellers and real estate agents against cyber crime.
"Surveys: More Than a Picture" - Should your clients use the old survey? What does the Area & Boundary deletion actually do? Learn the answers to these questions and so much more!
Title Commitments - A to D
Learn the parts of a title commitment, the nature of exceptions, and how your residential transactions could be affected.
