2025 Archive
Faculty Post - January 31
Broadcast Calendar
2025 first quarter broadcast submissions are now closed. For the next quarter, you may
· Request classes for three days each month.
· Have multiple classes on the same day if both time slots are available.
· No repeat classes in the same week
· No overlapping class start times
Submit your broadcast calendar requests here. Classes are added to the calendar in the order requests are received.
2025 Third Party Classes
When scheduling designation and certification classes from the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD), NAR, or the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI), please notify education@texasrealtors.com with the class information including class title, class date, and location (city).
Meeting Presentation
Here is the slide deck from the Faculty Sub Meeting 1.30.25
Education Insider - January 31
2025 Third Party Classes
If you plan to host classes from the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD), NAR, or the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI), please notify education@texasrealtors.com with the class information including: class title, class date, instructor, and registration link, if applicable.
A Little Reminder
NAR has implemented a royalty fee increase affecting the total per person fee payable to Texas REALTORS®. This fee increase impacts the attached courses . Please note that the listed amount reflects the new total per person charge for each class. Course pricing has been adjusted in our system and will be reflected when offering the classes.
Instructor Search
The previous instructor course search through the Texas REALTORS® website is longer being maintained. If you are unable to locate an instructor when adding a class to EdConnect, please do not contact the instructor. Contact education@texasrealtors.com for assistance.
Meeting Presentation
Here is the slide deck from the Faculty Sub Meeting 1.30.25
ACTION NEEDED - Bylaws Update due Feb 28 & more updates
Newsletter contains:
1. New Fair housing training requirement with ACTION ITEM for Boards
2. Registration link for Virtual Caucus Session
3. RSVP for REALTOR(R) Day at Texas Capitol
1. ACTION ITEM: Add to your February Board of Directors Meeting Agenda - DEADLINE FEBRUARY 28
Fair Housing training requirement in effect January 1st, so be sure to add the following mandatory provisions to your bylaws. Since this is a mandated requirement from NAR, membership vote is not necessary. Implementation will be similar to Code of Ethics training where members are required to complete on a 3-year cycle. Scroll down to see courses which will satisfy requirement. Please add to your February meeting agenda or if necessary, hold a special meeting to approve the following changes to your bylaws:
Continuing Fair Housing Training
Effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027 and for successive three year periods thereafter, each REALTOR® member of the association (with the exception of REALTOR® members granted REALTOR® Emeritus status by the National Association) shall be required to complete Fair Housing training of not less than two (2) hours of instructional time. This requirement will be satisfied upon presentation of documentation that the member has completed a course of instruction conducted by this or another REALTOR® association, the State Association of REALTORS®, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, or the Institutes, Societies, and Councils, which meets the learning objectives and minimum criteria established by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® from time to time. Fair Housing training approved by a state licensing authority for an existing Fair Housing requirement to maintain licensure shall also fulfill this requirement, provided it also meets the learning objectives and minimum criteria established by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® from time to time. REALTOR® members who have completed Fair Housing training as a requirement of membership in another association shall not be required to complete additional Fair Housing training until a new three year cycle commences.
Failure to satisfy the required periodic Fair Housing training shall be considered a violation of a membership duty. Failure to meet the requirement in any three year cycle will result in suspension of membership for the first two months (January and February) of the year following the end of any three year cycle or until the requirement is met, whichever occurs sooner. On March 1 of that year, the membership of a member who is still suspended as of that date will be automatically terminated.
New Member Fair Housing Orientation
Applicants for REALTOR® membership and provisional REALTOR® members (where applicable) shall complete Fair Housing training of not less than two (2) hours of instructional time. This requirement will be satisfied upon presentation of documentation that the member has completed a course of instruction conducted by this or another REALTOR® association, the State Association of REALTORS®, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, or the Institutes, Societies, and Councils, which meets the learning objectives and minimum criteria established by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® from time to time. Fair Housing training approved by a state licensing authority for an existing Fair Housing requirement to gain or maintain licensure shall also fulfill this requirement, provided it also meets the learning objectives and minimum criteria established by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® from time to time. This requirement does not apply to applicants for REALTOR® membership or provisional members who have completed comparable orientation in another association, provided that REALTOR® membership has been continuous, or that any break in membership is for one (1) year or less.
Failure to satisfy this requirement within _____ days of the date of application (or, alternatively, the date that provisional membership was granted), will result in denial of the membership application or termination of provisional membership.
Training that meets this requirement includes:
- FAIRHAVEN 2.0 - FREE
- Bias Override - Overcoming barriers to fair housing
- AHWD - At Home With Diversity
2. Join the Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting Virtual Regional Caucus: You are invited to the Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting Virtual Regional Caucus on Tuesday, February 4, at 2 p.m. Central. This 60-minute session is your opportunity to connect with fellow members, stay informed, and make your voice heard.
3. It's Not Too Late to Join Us at REALTOR® Day at the Capitol! We’re excited about being part of the largest grassroots advocacy event - REALTOR® Day at the Capitol, happening March 26th in Austin!
Take advantage of this opportunity to:
- Advocate for real estate professionals and property owners
- Learn about key legislative issues affecting our industry
- Build relationships with lawmakers and fellow REALTORS®
Secure your place today! Let's voice our views at the Capitol together! Let us know if you would like to be part of the advocacy or have questions. RSVP no later than February 7. Email dromero@texasrealtors.com to provide list of members participating & count for BBQ lunch tickets. CLICK HERE for details.
Faculty Post - January 24
Broadcast Special
Are you looking to get on the broadcast calendar? There are open dates for February and March 2025, and we are accepting class requests for these two months only until Tuesday, January 28. Click here to see the open February dates; click here for March. Submit your request to have a course added to the broadcast calendar here. Going forward broadcast classes may be scheduled for three days each month with multiple classes on a given day if available. Classes are added to the calendar in the order requests are received .
Education Insider - January 24
Broadcast Classes
We are continuing to build out the broadcast calendar for February and March. With the recent system changes, a broadcast class must be added prior to the class start date and should be processed under another class type. In the new education module, EdConnect, scheduling broadcast classes is quick and easy. To see the steps for adding a broadcast class click here.
Course fees
If you have questions abouts course fees, please do not use the Instructor Course Search to find class fee information. For questions about class fees contact education@texasrealtors.com.
Faculty Post - January 17
EdConnect Tip
The instructor prepay option for CE elective course fees is now purchased through EdConnect. There is no direct invoicing involved. To purchase the prepay option go to https://portal.texasrealestate.com/. Once you’re logged in go to EdConnect>Purchased Packages and click the plus sign. Under Package select 2025 Instructor Prepay Option then Purchase to complete the process. The prepay option must be purchased prior to entering classes to get the appropriate pricing.
2025 Third Party Classes
When scheduling designation and certification classes from the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD), NAR, or the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI), please notify eduaction@texasrealtors.com with the class information including class title, class date, instructor, and registration link if applicable.
Education Insider - January 17
EdConnect Tip
For 2025 the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Subscription program are now purchased through EdConnect. There is no direct invoicing for either program. The SLA must be purchased prior to entering classes to get the appropriate pricing. To view a video of the process click here.
Third Party Classes
When scheduling designation and certification classes from the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD), NAR, or the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI), please notify education@texasrealtors.com with the class information including class title, class date, instructor, and registration link if applicable.
New Cycle, New Goal
January 1, 2025, began a new three-year cycle for completing the NAR Code of Ethics requirement. For this cycle, something new has been added. Along with the Code of Ethics, members, including appraisers, will need to complete two hours of Fair Housing training. For Texas REALTORS® the Fair Housing requirement will be met by completing TREC Legal Update 1. A means for appraisers to meet this new requirement is being discussed. Also, while the Fair Housing requirement is in effect, NAR is still developing how this information will be captured in M1.
Welcome 2025 MBM Leadership! MBM Orientation followup
Welcome to the MBM Dispatch - your go-to resource for all MBM communication.
Thank you for attending the MBM Orientation. If you missed all or part of the session, see below for recording, materials, & handouts:
- Link to recording
- Slidedeck PDFs and handouts
- Leadership Toolkit
- Schedule a one-on-one meeting with MBM staff to discuss program discontinuation or to request deeper training on any of the topics covered in the orientation
- Please submit your Board Questionnaire so we can update websites, calendars, and contact information
MBM Support Staff
Debbie Romero - Board Services Coordinator for Volunteer Leadership and MBM Support
dromero@texasrealtors.com * 512-370-2188
Madeline Nieto - Board Services Coordinator for Membership and MLS & Education Subscriptions
mnieto@texasrealtors.com * 512-370-2154
Debbie Adams - Senior MBM Bookkeeper
dadams@texasrealtors.com * 512-370-2178
Denise O'Brien - Board Services Manager
dobrien@texasrealtors.com * 512-370-2160
Robin Harris - Senior Associate Counsel
rharris@texasrealtors.com * 512-370-2199
Faculty Post - January 10
Class Completions
A completed class report is now available through EdConnect. This report will allow you to search classes taught to see attendee information, which can be viewed on-screen or downloaded. To access the report, log into EdConnect, select Reports then EdConnect under Reports. Click the Completed List icon to see the course and output options.
Education Insider - January 10
Find a Course
The Display on Texas REALTORS® website feature is now available through EdConnect. Selecting the option will include that class on the Find a Course page when searching for classes on the Texas REALTORS® website.
Where are You?
If you are unable to locate an instructor when adding a class to EdConnect, please do not contact the instructor. Contact education@texasrealtors.com for assistance.
Faculty Post - January 3
2025 Instructor Fee
We are no longer invoicing for the annual instructor fee. The 2025 instructor fee is now paid through EdConnect. The $75 renewal fee must be paid to activate your instructor eligibility, prior to scheduling or teaching any classes in 2025. In EdConnect, select “Instructor Dues” to make a payment.
Just a Reminder
Non-REALTOR® instructors must create a NAR guest account to access the Texas REALTORS® education platform. After your account setup is complete, go to https://portal.texasrealestate.com/ and login with your NAR account credentials.
2025 Prepay Option
The 2025 Instructor prepay option which covers the standard per person charge for CE elective courses is available through EdConnect. In EdConnect, select “purchased packages” and then the plus sign at the top right. Choose the 2025 Instructor Prepay Option. Once you select that option and make the payment, the classes will be available at no additional charge free. The prepay option must be in place before adding eligible classes to avoid possible course fees.
Education Insider - January 3
Course fees
EdConnect is now the primary source for course information including course fees. Please do not use the Instructor Course Search when searching for class fee information. For questions about class fees contact education@texasrealtors.com.
CRD Fee Correction
Please note the following fee correction for the CRD Certification courses for 2025. The actual person fee is $58, not the $48 originally listed. The CRD fee increase impacts the attached courses and the new per person fee for these courses has been adjusted in our system and will be reflected when offering the classes.
2025 Service Level Agreement
The Service Level Agreement (SLA) is available through the EdConnect education module. In EdConnect, select “purchased packages” and then the plus sign at the top right. Choose the 2025 Service Level Agreement. Once you select that option and make the payment, the classes will be available aa no additional charge free. The SLA must be in place before adding eligible classes to avoid possible course fees.
2025 Broadcast Classes
At this time we ask that you only schedule broadcast classes for the month January. With the recent system changes, a broadcast class must be added before the day of class and should be processed by another means. Also, we are reviewing the broadcast process and will keep you informed as we determine how to best serve you using the broadcast calendar.
Quick and Easy
With our new education module, EdConnect, scheduling broadcast classes is quick and easy. To see the steps for adding a broadcast class click here.
Find a Course
Classes added through EdConnect are now available through the Find a Course feature of the Texas REALTORS® website.