TREECAST Frequently Asked Questions & How TREECAST Works

Absolutely.  Anytime someone speaks or asks a question, their camera becomes live enabling the instructor and all participants to not only hear them but also see them.

Absolutely!  Every class that provides TREC-CE (Texas Real Estate Commission continuing education) credit states the number of hours earned on each class offering.  There is always the potential for class offering that do not provide TREC-CE credit and those would be notated on the class registration when you sign up.

If you look at your Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) record of completed education you would want to verify that the course number is not on your TREC record of continuing education to be able to earn CE credit.

Our classes are typically updated every 2 years and have different course numbers. Sometimes the course name is the same or similar to the ones in the past, however the course number will be new.

Always verify with your TREC completed education record that you have not completed the same course with the same course number before signing up for any class with any provider.

For any class you take with Texas Real Estate Education, you will see your hours appear on your license within 11 days listed under “TexasRealEstate.Education”.

The materials will either be available for download when you register for the class or will be emailed to you before the class.  If you choose to print out the material before class, it will be your responsibility to do so.  On the footer of our website we have two great options for PDF Annotators if you would like to take notes or highlight on the material provided.

The first page of the material that you download or that is emailed to you will have a link for you to click on to join the class.

The first page of the material that you download or that is emailed to you will have a link for you to click on to join the class.

There is no longer a need to download software to join a class.  Texas Real Estate Education uses the browser-based Google Meet.  To ensure you get the best experience, make sure you connect using the Google Chrome Internet Browser.  You will use the computer sound, microphone and camera.  On the first page of your class material will be a link that you will use to connect to the class.

It will be up to the student to remember to join the class using the link provided on the first page of the course material.  We suggest making plans to join 5 minutes before class so that you can be ready the moment the class starts.

Simply visit our TexasRealEstate.Education website, choose a class on that is being offered.  Once you register and complete the payment process, you will be enrolled in the class and will receive an email invoice to the email address you provided during registration.

You can also visit our complete list of courses being offered through our online store at https://www.texasrealestate.education/store/

It will be up to the student to remember to join the class using the link provided on the first page of the course material.  We suggest making plans to join 5 minutes before class so that you can be ready the moment the class starts.

Absolutely!

In fact, Subchapter B General Provisions Relating to the Requirements of Licensure §535.2(i)1 Broker Responsibility says:  Each sponsored sales agent is advised of the scope of the sales agent’s authorized activities subject to the Act and is competent to conduct such activities.

TREECAST are live classroom courses where the instructor is at a remote location and the students are in a classroom at your group or team office.  These live classes are broadcasted to participating groups and teams and during the class, students are able to dialogue with the instructor and with other students in the class at other participants around Texas which might be participating in the class.

With TREECAST being a broadcast classroom, groups or teams of all sizes and in all locations are able to provide their licensees with high level quality education without either the broker or the licenses having to bear travel hassles and expenses.

Some groups and teams have found they do not have the space required to bring in a live instructor without TREECAST.  So, is your group or team signed up to offer TREECAST classes?  If not, why isn’t it?

Shoot us an email at info@texasrealestate.education to discuss scheduling your private classes.

If you are interested in printing your course material, you may do so using the OfficeMax/Office Depot TXR Discount.  It is our recommendation that you have your course materials printed before class unless you decide to use a PDF Annotator program (there are two options at the bottom of the page).

If you would like to print your materials at OfficeMax/Office Depot using the printing discount:

In-store purchase/printing: https://www.texasrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019OfficeMaxCard.pdf

Online purchase/printing: https://excelerateamerica-3585258.hs-sites.com/tar-office-depot-business-savings-program

• Drivers License Photo ID to be shown to instructor or course monitor
• Computer or Tablet with acceptable equipment to participate
  • camera, sound, microphone and internet connection (hard-wired preferred but not required)
• Course Material
  • When you purchase your class, the course material will be available to download from your account or it will be emailed to the email address you used during registration.
  • If downloadable,
    • click the “download material” link after purchase; or
    • log in to “My Account” item under the Shop menu of our website
  • Please make sure you have the course material either printed or digital format (your choice) before class;
• Sign-on or arrive 5-10 minutes to make sure you can access the class without any issues.
• Documents requiring your signature will be sent to you for completion at the end of the course for you to complete.  Students will have 24 hours to complete required paperwork to receive credit for the course.

CE credit may be voided due to late arrival after official start of class or when returning from lunch or breaks. No partial CE credit will be given.

For TREECAST classes all students must be visibly seen on camera and all students must be in a stationary position and not operating a motor vehicle.

Per TREC, students are required to show photo ID at class signup and when signing in for each subsequent day of class. Since this is a live broadcast, the instructor will need you to hold up your driver’s license to show your picture and name. You are welcome to cover the other confidential information such as address et cetera with your fingers.

You need to be present in class. The use of electronic devices is limited to course related activities. Turn your phone and other interrupting devices on mute, vibrate or turn off the devices altogether. Please let those around you know that you are in class to keep any and all interruptions to a minimum if at all as this is a live classroom and its success depends on the interaction of the students in class. The instructor reserves the right to TERMINATE your feed if you are not engaged and paying attention in class. If the instructor terminates your feed, you will not receive credit for this class.

To participate in a live TREECAST class one needs a computer, a webcam, microphone (either built in or external) and sound on their computer.  Our instructors have to see students the entire class so it is crucial that the sound and webcam on your computer works.  If you do not have a webcam, you can purchase one very inexpensively on Amazon or at other retailers.

If you have a webcam but no sound, each class has a call in telephone number that you can dial in to connect in the event your sound does not work on your computer.  See, we’ve thought of everything!

We take all major credit cards and you also have the opportunity during the registration process to pay via PayPal if you prefer.  We do not take cash or checks.

A TREECAST class is a live classroom class where all of the attendees/students are in their own respective locations but join the class with a broadcast/live-streaming service.  You connect to our class and are given a front row seat to every class.

Since TREECAST classes are live classroom events, you will feel like you are in a typical classroom environment although the other participants in the class are at their own locations.

Full refunds will be given to students who cancel up to 72 hours before all courses provided the course material(s) have NOT been downloaded. If the course material has been downloaded, no refund will be available. The material will remain in your account and available for download until after the course event. Tuition fees are non-transferrable. The class will start on time. Latecomers will forfeit their seat and TREC credit attached to the class. We reserve the right to cancel any class which does not make a minimum attendance level.

For more information, visit: https://www.texasrealestate.education/refund-policy/

Our classes are typically updated every 2 years or when a substantial change happens related to the material.

For the classes that are updated every 2 years, you will see different course numbers for those classes. Sometimes the course name is the same or similar to the ones in the past, however the course number will be new.

Always verify with your TREC completed education record that you have not completed the same course with the same course number before signing up for any class with any provider.

For any class you take with Texas Real Estate Education, you will see your hours appear on your license within 11 days listed under “TexasRealEstate.Education”.

The first page of the material that you download or that is emailed to you will have a link for you to click on to join the class.

There is no longer a need to download software to join a class.  Texas Real Estate Education uses the browser-based Google Meet.  To ensure you get the best experience, make sure you connect using the Google Chrome Internet Browser.  You will use the computer sound, microphone and camera.  On the first page of your class material will be a link that you will use to connect to the class.

It will be up to the student to remember to join the class using the link provided on the first page of the course material.  We suggest making plans to join 5 minutes before class so that you can be ready the moment the class starts.