Instructor Training & Development
As real estate education continues to evolve, the need for quality instructors will increase. Attending the Instructor Training Institute (ITI) is a great way to meet that growing need. The ITI will help instructor candidates develop effective presentation skills, teaching methods, and it is a requirement for those who want to teach GRI or other Texas REALTORS® training programs. Interested in attending an ITI training? Click here.
Mock Presentation
For qualified GRI and TACS instructor candidates looking to mock present, the next quarterly mock presentation date is Friday, June 20. If you would like to schedule a mock presentation, please complete the Texas Certifications application and remit a $50 application fee by Thursday, June 12. Mock presentations are conducted virtually via Zoom. For questions, contact Gregory Lang.
TACS Content Development Opportunity
Texas REALTORS® is currently accepting proposals for the development of updated course materials for the Texas Accredited Commercial Specialist, TACS: Commercial Real Estate Brokerage course. Here you will find the official Request for Proposal (RFP) document . The RFP outlines the full scope of the project, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria. If you or someone in your network may be interested in contributing to this important initiative, we encourage you to share this opportunity. The proposal submission deadline is June 11th.
2025 Broadcast Calendar
Are you looking for a teaching opportunity? Broadcast class requests are now being accepted to schedule classes from July through December. Submit your request to have a course added to the broadcast calendar here. 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.
Committee Signup
The 2026 committee signups are underway. A Committee Sign-Up tile will appear for all active members on their member page. Once a member completes the form, the tile will automatically disappear from their home page. Committee assignments do not automatically roll over to the next year and signups for 2026 committees will end June 30, 2025.
New Form Translations
Revised Spanish and Vietnamese translations for four Texas REALTORS® forms are now available. Please note that these translations are for informational purposes only and may not be used in place of English versions. Go to Revised Forms Translations Available to see the forms.
Proposed Rule Changes
The TREC Education Advisory Standards Committee (ESAC) has proposed some rule changes regarding the student photo ID verification process and proctoring of exams for qualifying education courses. These proposed changes are being monitored, and we will inform you if any course administrative changes are needed.
Volunteer to Make a Difference
Serving on a 2026 Texas REALTORS® committee is a great way to engage with your association and members from across the state. Committees cover a wide range of topics, including public policy, technology, legal issues, real estate specialties, and many more. To sign up for a 2026 committee click here.
Just a Reminder
The Faculty Subcommittee meeting is Tuesday, May 13 at noon. Here is the zoom meeting link and we look forward to seeing everyone on May 13.
Homeownership Education
Thanks to a NAR grant, Texas REALTOR® members may take the Texas Affordable Housing Specialist Certification (TAHS) for free. Students must attend both classes to earn the TAHS Certification.
5/29 - TAHS: United Texas Housing Financing Resources
6/5 - TAHS: Defining and Marketing Workforce Housing
Schedule the classes through the broadcast calendar page in EdConnect. Promotional flier: courses.
Free TAHS Certification
In recognition of Affordable Housing Month (May) and Homeownership Month (June), Texas REALTORS® is pleased to offer the Texas Affordable Housing Specialist Certification (TAHS). Thanks to a NAR grant, members may take the TAHS certification for free. Use the included flier to market and promote the courses which are now available for scheduling through your broadcast calendar page in EdConnect.
EdConnect
EdConnect is now available through your member portal login page.
GRI Content Development Opportunity
Texas REALTORS® is currently accepting proposals to update our GRI Buyer & Seller Services course content. If you are interested in submitting a proposal complete the official Request for Proposal (RFP) document, which includes all relevant details, including project scope, timeline, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria. The RFP submission deadline is May 9, 2025 and all related due dates are listed in the RFP. You can also find this information on our Instructor Resources page on our website.
NAR Fair Housing
We are evaluating options for getting Fair Housing credit posted to M1 and plan to start uploading classes next week. For this first Fair Housing cycle, Legal 1 will meet the requirement. Other courses that meet the requirement will uploaded as well like At Home With Diversity and Bias Override.
Faculty Subcommittee
You are cordially invited to join us on Tuesday, May 13 at noon for the next Texas REALTORS® Professional Development Faculty Subcommittee meeting for updates on committee initiatives. Here is the zoom meeting link and we look forward to seeing everyone on May 13.
Contract Courses
As we work to identify contract courses in EdConnect, you can view the current list of contract courses here.