Course Descriptions for Core Classes

 Accelerated Courses 

PRINCIPLES OF REAL ESTATE #0112
60 Hours $398.00
  An in-depth fundamentals course in Texas Real Estate. The course covers the license act, Fair Housing, listing contracts, rights in land, contracts, leases, property managment, investments, closing, title issues of Texas real estate, and much more! *


LAW OF AGENCY #1111
30 Hours $199.00
  This course covers the different ways agents represent consumers, the duties owed to clients, and the difference between client and customer. Also covers employment laws, the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and much more. *


LAW OF CONTRACTS #1200
30 Hours $199.00
  Covers the basic residential contract and addendums, other TREC contracts and forms, financing, settlement statements and much more. *


The complete Accelerated program covers Principles of Real Estate, Law of Agency and Law of Contracts over a four week period on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 to 5.

Week 1 - Principles of Real Estate Part I
Week 2 - Principles of Real Estate Part II
Week 3 - Law of Agency
Week 4 - Law of Contracts


The Accelerated program allows you to finish all three courses in only EIGHT days of class!


 Elective Courses 

LISTING AND SALES SUCCESS #0514
30 Hours $165.00
  A great course to help jumpstart your real estate career, this course covers the fundamentals of marketing property and yourself to the public. Other topics include time management, writing effective ads, sales techniques, prospecting and much more. ***


MARKETING TO BUYERS #0521
30 Hours $165.00
  Covers the basics of home-buying from the Buyer's perspective. Gives buyers an idea of what they should and should not look for when purchasing property. ***


PROPERTY MANAGEMENT #0811
30 Hours $165.00
  This course is great for those who already practice property management, or those who wish to enter the field. Covers a wide range of issues including leasing of residential and commercial property, federal and state laws, marketing and much more. ***


REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE #0711
30 Hours $165.00
  Topics covered include planning and organization, compensation, recruiting, coaching, monitoring of agents and employees, and much more.


REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS #0911
30 Hours $165.00
  A great course as an introduction to someone beginning a career in commercial real estate, or who is interested in learning more about the exciting and rewarding strategies in real estate investing to increase wealth and provide a tax shelter. Covers feasibility and financial analysis for investments as well as the different real estate investment vehicles, ownership entities and much more.


REAL ESTATE MATH #0611
30 Hours $165.00
  Covers the fundamental math skills needed by today's real estate professional. Topics include unit conversions, net proceeds, compensation and commissions, tax pro-rations, appreciation and depreciation, financing and interest calculations, and much more.


REAL ESTATE FINANCE I #0411
30 Hours $165.00
  An introductory course in real estate finance, this course covers money and the monetary system, primary and secondary mortgage markets, and conventional, VA and FHA loans. Other topics include mortgage instruments, foreclosures, financing programs and much more. **


REAL ESTATE FINANCE II #0421
30 Hours $195.00
  An in-depth look at property financing including credit approval, property approval, calculating mortgage values and yields, interest rates determinants, the appraisal process and much more.




* Available in Accelerated, Correspondence, and Online formats. Prices vary with course format.

** Available in Correspondence and Online formats. Prices vary with course format.

*** Recommended by West Texas Real Estate School for fulfilling elective requirements.


COURSE FEES MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! An income tax deduction may be allowed for education (including travel, registration fees, meals, and lodging) undertaken to maintain and improve professional skills. Ask your tax professional about deductibility issues.

ALL MATERIALS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE COURSE ARE FURNISHED BY THE PROVIDER. West Texas Real Estate School furnishes all materials. When taking correspondence courses and the student wishes to have materials mailed to them, a $16.00 per course shipping and handling charge applies.