The farm and ranch sector is a different beast than commercial and residential real estate, but this class will give you a solid foundation for launching yourself as a farm and ranch agent.

Whether you specialize in thousand-acre ranches or tiny lots in town, you need to consider what lies beneath the surface. Mineral rights can affect any piece of property.

In Texas real estate, water is complex. Surface water is state-owned. Groundwater is privately owned but regulated. Wells are not automatically protected, and municipal service is not guaranteed. If you sell property in Texas, you need to understand water.

The farm and ranch sector is a different beast than commercial and residential real estate, but this class will give you a solid foundation for launching yourself as a farm and ranch agent.

Knowing exactly where a property is located is one of the most important skills a real estate professional can have especially when working with land, farm, and ranch properties in Texas.

This course introduces REALTORS® to essential mapping tools such as CAD maps, GIS systems, FEMA flood maps, Web Soil Survey, Google Earth, and Railroad Commission resources. Learn how to accurately locate properties, research land characteristics, and better serve your clients with reliable property information.

In Texas real estate, water is complex. Surface water is state-owned. Groundwater is privately owned but regulated. Wells are not automatically protected, and municipal service is not guaranteed. If you sell property in Texas, you need to understand water.