Pre-Licensing

Pre-Licensing - Online
This introductory-level course satisfies the NCREC minimum 75-hour requirement and consists of instruction in basic real estate principles and practices. Included among the covered topics are real estate law, finance, brokerage, transaction closing, property valuation, property management, real estate taxation, and mathematics. Further instruction will be given in the areas of construction, land use, property insurance, and North Carolina Real Estate License Law. Emphasis is also placed on North Carolina Real Estate Commission Rules and Trust Account Guidelines. Satisfactory completion of this course will qualify the student to take the North Carolina real estate broker license examination prescribed by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. The required text for this class is "North Carolina Real Estate Today" by Matt Davies and Tiffany Ross, and an electronic copy is provided to each student.

Pre Licensing North Carolina State Exam Cram Course
This cram course will provide access to hundreds of targeted test questions with DETAILED explanations in written form and through video explanation. The remote access will be available 24/7 to this material for as long as students need it in order to pass their license exam. Additionally, there will be regularly scheduled sessions which are live through Zoom and taught by Travis to enable students the opportunity to hear this information presented in the way they'll see it on their license exam. Travis will bring his signature "tough love" right to you where and when you need it to get this goal accomplished!

Post-Licensing

New Agent Mentoring Spring 2024
Trav Talks believes that new agents can benefit greatly from guidance and direction outside of the classes that are required. As a service to our students who take all of their postlicensing with us, we offer new broker mentoring. Please do NOT pay for this course. The pricing is only there because the website requires it. If you are a previous student of ours who took all of your postlicensing, you may contact us for the discount code to register for this for free. The meetings will be weekly on Tuesdays from 1:30pm to 2:30pm beginning on March 5, 2024 and running through April 30, 2024. We will have Brokers in Charge and Team Leaders from around the state who will help Travis and Leslye present topics that are meaningful to help you launch your new career!

Broker Relationships and Responsibilities - Online
The Broker Relationships and Responsibilities course is one of the three 30-classroom hour mandatory Postlicensing courses that must be completed by newly licensed North Carolina provisional brokers within three years after licensure. The primary objective of the course is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in Prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance to licensees. Topics addressed in this course include a review of agency relationships in real estate sales transactions and a real estate broker’s legal duties to clients and customers, a step-by-step review and discussion of the functions and responsibilities of a real estate broker when working with residential sellers and buyers, a review of issues associated with transactions in progress when a broker leaves a firm, and a review of license status and education issues.
This course will be taught live online via a webinar style meeting. Students will be required to have a stable high speed internet connection, a device capable of accessing the webinar, and a webcam/microphone for student interaction.

Contracts and Closings - Online
The Contracts and Closing Course is one of the three 30-classroom hour mandatory Postlicensing courses that must be completed by newly licensed North Carolina provisional brokers within three years after licensure. The primary objective of the course is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in Prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance to licensees. Topics addressed in this course include selected basic contract law concepts, real estate sales contract preparation, sales contract procedures, buyer’s due diligence, closing procedures, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, closing disclosure preparation, contracts for deed, options, and selected real estate license status and education issues.
This course will be taught live online via a webinar style meeting. Students will be required to have a stable high speed internet connection, a device capable of accessing the webinar, and a webcam/microphone for student interaction.

NC Law, Rules, and Legal Concepts - Online
The NC Law, Rules, and Legal Concepts Course is one of the three 30-classroom hour mandatory Postlicensing courses that must be completed by newly licensed North Carolina provisional brokers within three years after licensure. The primary objective of the course is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in Prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance to licensees. Topics addressed in this course include commercial real estate brokerage, residential property management, land use controls, loan fraud, brokerage compensation issues, license law issues and case studies, selected fair housing issues and case studies, establishing a brokerage firm, manufactured and modular homes, and issues relating to short sales.
This course will be taught live online via a webinar style meeting. Students will be required to have a stable high speed internet connection, a device capable of accessing the webinar, and a webcam/microphone for student interaction.

Continuing Education

General Update-In Person Mandatory Update Kernersville, NC
2022-2023 Mandatory Update Course required for all provisional and nonprovisional licensees who are NOT CURRENTLY A BROKER IN CHARGE OR BIC ELIGIBLE. Those who are BIC Eligible and current BIC's should take the Broker In Charge Update Course. This fulfills 4 hours of CE credit for the June 10, 2023 Deadline. Course topics for 2022-2023 include detailed discussion of material facts and their proper disclosure in North Carolina real estate transactions

It's About to Hit the Fan - Competency Issues for Brokers to Avoid a Blindsided Consumer - Online Elective
You thought you had the perfect listing until the inspection reports came in. Problems arise during the settlement process that can cost your Seller money because of lower priced offers and extended marketing time. Blindsiding a buyer with what sounds like a catastrophic defect may kill the deal, and everyone loses. Discover simple, cost-effective techniques to help present a property in its best possible light to the buying public by encouraging the Seller to take corrective and cost-effective measures to protect the environment and preserve the function, safety and security of the property.

The No Drama Transaction - Working with Buyers - Online Elective
Sometimes it seems like an unattainable dream – the path to experiencing a successful, no drama property closing. Designing and following consistently a systematic process in working with Buyers can make the dream a reality. It begins with working knowledge of the inventory, mastering the minor details of coordinating and facilitating the transaction from beginning to end and developing an intensive and thorough interview process which will establish a productive and effective relationship. Investing the time to review the process step by step and establish working processes that are based on communication, trust, and utilizing negotiation techniques will help you achieve seamless closings, time after time.

The No Drama Transaction - Working with Buyers- In-Person Elective: Kernersville, NC
Sometimes it seems like an unattainable dream – the path to experiencing a successful, no drama property closing. Designing and following consistently a systematic process in working with Buyers can make the dream a reality. It begins with working knowledge of the inventory, mastering the minor details of coordinating and facilitating the transaction from beginning to end and developing an intensive and thorough interview process which will establish a productive and effective relationship. Investing the time to review the process step by step and establish working processes that are based on communication, trust, and utilizing negotiation techniques will help you achieve seamless closings, time after time.

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This course is not online and is taught in person in Kernersville, NC


The Seller Centric Experience - Steps for a Comprehensive Listing Process - Online Elective
Sellers want their real estate Licensee to be professional and trustworthy and to keep the Seller’s interests at the center of any decision making during the transaction. Learn how to design an effective Seller Listing process that includes focused interviewing, transaction management, property showing that reflects today’s marketplace requirements and contract interpretation for the benefit of the Sellers. Ultimately it is about engaging in a system you can design that is comprehensive yet customized. You have the chance to exceed expectations today to ensure a highly reputable business and long-term career. Engage in this highly interactive session and design your listing approach with confidence.

The Seller Centric Experience - Steps for a Comprehensive Listing Process-In Person Elective, Kernesville NC
Sellers want their real estate Licensee to be professional and trustworthy and to keep the Seller’s interests at the center of any decision making during the transaction. Learn how to design an effective Seller Listing process that includes focused interviewing, transaction management, property showing that reflects today’s marketplace requirements and contract interpretation for the benefit of the Sellers. Ultimately it is about engaging in a system you can design that is comprehensive yet customized. You have the chance to exceed expectations today to ensure a highly reputable business and long-term career. Engage in this highly interactive session and design your listing approach with confidence.

When No One is Watching - The Code of Ethics Beyond Enforcement - Online Elective
The National Association of REALTORS® developed the NAR Code of Ethics in 1913 because it realized that real estate licensees handle the largest financial transaction a typical consumer will ever participate in. The guidelines for ethical behavior are practical and easy to implement, yet still seem to be ignored on a routine basis. This leads us to the basic question of “what type of real estate professional do you want to be?” This 4-hour program is dedicated to exploring real life case studies and helping brokers align their business processes to adhere to a Code of Conduct that benefits not only the real estate professional but protects the public at large.

“If You List You Last” - Online Elective
The goal of the class is to help students refocus on the quality of service in listings. During the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020-2021, real estate agents had it easy. Prices in North Carolina increased by almost 20% annually and many people who left the real estate business previously came back and jumped in for the money grab. The National Association of Realtors reported an increase of membership to over 1.8 million Realtors® in the United States. Normally, that number is between 1.2 million and 1.5 million. As a result, the quality of service provided to home sellers diminished as agents could put a house on the market with years of deferred maintenance and at $25,000 to $50,000 over the actual value of the property and sell it in a weekend. Learning to sell real estate in a down market, like both Steve and I did, made us better real estate agents. Now, facing a similar market as interest rates and inventories rise across the country, we thought it was a good time to create class that focused on the quality of the process and the art of listing homes.

Investors Assemble - Online Elective
Set up a business plan for consumers Give students a better understanding of the basic principles of investment How to utilize tools that are available Practical case studies and investment models Understanding the investor’s motivation Short term rentals vs multi-family vs long term rentals

Cons Scams and Hacks - Online Elective
With interactive activities that create a hands on learning environment even in online delivery, this will be a class that delivers information that attendees can apply to their business immediately. After this class, attendees will be able to: Identify the top 10 cyber risks and how to defend against them Differentiate between safe and dangerous emails. Explain why real estate is such a high value target for hackers Define the top 5 real estate scams and how to defend against them Navigate artificial intelligence safely and to provide value to consumers Discover ways to safely navigate new technology

Buyer's Representation - Online Elective
This course provides an in-depth discussion of the buyers perspective in a residential real estate transaction. Students will learn real-world solutions to the most common issues when dealing with buyers.
This course will be taught live online via a webinar style meeting. Students will be required to have a stable high speed internet connection, a device capable of accessing the webinar, and a webcam/microphone for student interaction.

Realtor Code of Ethics - Online Elective
The Good of All... The Realtor Code of Ethics is a real estate elective course designed to address the REALTOR Code of Ethics, including the role of the Grievance and Professional Standards Committees, procuring cause, arbitration and mediation. Learn about the new NAR "pocket listings" policy as well. The course will feature interactive discussion of how ethics are both central to the job of any licensee AND can help brokers be more productive in the profession.
This course will be taught live online via a webinar style meeting. Students will be required to have a stable high speed internet connection, a device capable of accessing the webinar, and a webcam/microphone for student interaction.

Agency or Agony? Making the Right Choice - Online Elective
Written by Travis Everette and only available here, this course is an interactive look at agency relationships in North Carolina. Learn important tools like how to keep an entire commission while avoiding dual agency. Dive into issues that commonly result in complaints and upset clients. Protect your clients and yourself. Sign up today!
This course will be taught live online via a webinar style meeting. Students will be required to have a stable high speed internet connection, a device capable of accessing the webinar, and a webcam/microphone for student interaction.

Buyers With Power: Winning Strategies for Qualification, Inspection and Closing - Online Elective
Join course author Travis Everette for a dynamic presentation about buyer agency that asks and answers the most important questions of how to take a buyer from the first stages of the home search through their financing, contracting, inspections, and closing.
This course will be taught live online via a webinar style meeting. Students will be required to have a stable high speed internet connection, a device capable of accessing the webinar, and a webcam/microphone for student interaction.

Broker-in-Charge Update - Online Mandatory Update
2022-2023 Mandatory Update Course required for anyone who is currently a BIC or BIC Eligible ONLY. All other licensees should take the General Update Course. This fulfills 4 hours of CE credit for the June 10, 2023 deadline.

Broker-In-Charge Update-Online
2023-2024 Mandatory Update Course required for anyone who is currently a BIC or BIC Eligible ONLY. All other licensees should take the General Update Course. This fulfills 4 hours of CE credit for the June 10, 2024 deadline.

General Update-In Person Mandatory Update: Kernersville, NC
2022-2023 Mandatory Update Course required for all provisional and nonprovisional licensees who are NOT CURRENTLY A BROKER IN CHARGE OR BIC ELIGIBLE. Those who are BIC Eligible and current BIC's should take the Broker In Charge Update Course. This fulfills 4 hours of CE credit for the June 10, 2023 Deadline. Course topics for 2022-2023 include detailed discussion of material facts and their proper disclosure in North Carolina real estate transactions

General Update - Online Mandatory Update
2022-2023 Mandatory Update Course required for all provisional and nonprovisional licensees who are NOT CURRENTLY A BROKER IN CHARGE OR BIC ELIGIBLE. Those who are BIC Eligible and current BIC's should take the Broker In Charge Update Course. This fulfills 4 hours of CE credit for the June 10, 2024 Deadline. Course topics for 2023-2024 include a detailed discussion of material facts and their proper disclosure in North Carolina real estate transactions

Broker-In-Charge Update- In Person-Kernersville, NC
2023-2024 Mandatory Update Course required for anyone who is currently a BIC or BIC Eligible ONLY. All other licensees should take the General Update Course. This fulfills 4 hours of CE credit for the June 10, 2024 deadline.

Exam Prep

Exam Prep
Have you successfully completed the North Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing course, but can't seem to pass the licensing exam? Look no further -- with our North Carolina Real Estate Exam Prep Course, you are sure to pass your licensing exam with flying colors! Hone in your test-taking skills, learn strategies to keep you focused while answering test questions, and gain confidence to help you triumph in your next licensing exam attempt! This prep course will gain you access to hundreds of test-style practice questions, detailed explanations for each practice test question, recap videos to review testable exam material and more. A live instructor will be present on the indicated dates and times to assist you with tackling practice test questions, applying strategies to conquer them with certainty, and answering any additional questions about the material you may have. Personalized feedback based on your most recent licensing exam score summary will be provided upon request. This course is not accredited by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. It will not grant you any course completion credit for accredited North Carolina Real Estate Commission Pre-Licensing, Post-Licensing, or Continuing Education courses. It is intended for individuals who have successfully completed the 75-hour North Carolina Broker Pre-Licensing course as a supplemental tool to assist them with mastering their next licensing exam attempt. If you wish to obtain your real estate license but have not yet completed the 75-hour Pre-Licensing course, please click here as this exam prep course is not the course for you. All course materials will be emailed to you after registration. This course does come with an exam-pass guarantee meaning that if a student were not successful in passing their next licensing exam attempt, the student can come back to our subsequential upcoming exam prep courses until they have passed the licensing exam. We look forward to helping you pass your next licensing exam attempt soon!