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On Demand TREC Legal Update I

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Legal Update I provides Texas real estate professionals with an overview of important laws, rules, and regulatory changes affecting their practice. The course explores the relationship between Texas statutes and TREC rules, recent changes affecting license holders, and the proper use of contracts and forms. Learners also examine key property-rights topics, including groundwater and surface water, along with Fair Housing requirements and protected classes. Practical examples reinforce responsibilities related to avoiding the unauthorized practice of law, recognizing potential Fair Housing concerns, and responding appropriately to accommodation and modification requests. Throughout the course, the emphasis is on staying current, reducing risk, and applying legal and regulatory requirements in everyday real estate practice.

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Course Number
TREC #10227-RENE
Provider
#127-CEP Austin Board of REALTORS®
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Instructor
Shelyna Tinglin

Shelyna Tinglin is an award-winning public speaker, business coach, consultant, and certified real estate instructor. Named the Texas REALTORS® 2024 Educator of the Year, she brings over 15 years of experience in education and real estate, empowering professionals to show up as their authentic, amazing selves and build businesses that fund the lives they envision. With expertise in contracts, systems, strategic growth, and leadership training, Shelyna helps individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. A proud Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumna, she blends sharp business acumen with a passion for mentorship and transformation. Shelyna serves in leadership roles on multiple real estate boards and stays grounded in the community through her church and volunteer initiatives. Her programs are designed to inspire a shift from individual identity to organizational excellence — and through it all, she continues to serve her buyer and seller clients with excellence in real estate.