Tennessee 2019-2020 Residential Core Course
6 Hour CE
The TREC Core is a mandatory course required by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission to renew your license.
$59.95
Approved by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission for 6 hours of Mandatory Continuing Education.
Licensed by Agent eLearning LLC:
TN Provider #: 1754
TN Course Approval #: 120556
Course Author & Instructor: John M. Giffen
Co-Instructors: Misty Woodford and Denise Creswell
Course Description
The 2019-2020 TREC Residential Core Course provides participants a better understanding of the rules, regulations and issues relating to practicing real estate in the state of Tennessee. It is important for the participant to know recent changes to the rules and regulations enacted by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) as well as knowing state law and TREC’s guidelines for agency, advertising, contracts and disclosures, license recognition from other states, property management and principal broker supervision. This course will include case studies on these topics as well as participatory exercises allowing students to learn practical application of the material within each section of the course.
This is not your average TREC course. It is designed to be media-rich, interactive, and hands-on so that you can get the most out of your CE.
Course Goal
- Know and understand the most recent rule changes enacted by TREC impacting all
licensees in the state. - Understand agency laws in Tennessee and common violations in agency relationships.
- Identify common violations of state law and rules on advertising including Internet
advertising, false, misleading or deceptive advertising, broker and agent signage,
guarantees, claims, offers, and gifts and prizes. - Recognize the importance of Errors and Omissions Insurance and how to reduce
professional liability. - Identify the most common legal claims filed by consumers against licensees and how to
void them. - Know various issues with residential contracts in Tennessee and how to avoid problems
that might arise before and after the binding agreement date. - Understand state law and TREC rules regarding property disclosures and disclaimers as
well as the requirements for providing them to purchasers and property owners. - Recognize TREC rules for license recognition from other states.
- Properly recognize issues arising in the practice of residential property management
including escrow accounts, TREC requirements and disciplinary action for violations. - Know Tennessee licensing laws and/or rules concerning Principal Broker supervision
including branch offices, exemptions to licensure, adverting, and Earnest
Money/Security/Trust Deposits.
Course Author / Instructor
John M. Giffen
John M. Giffen, CRB, CRS, CDEI, GRI, Broker
Broker, educator, speaker, strategist, and author of “Do You Have a Minute? An Award-Winning Real Estate Managing Broker Reveals Keys for Industry Success”.
Co-Author
Misty Woodford
Misty Woodford, CRS, GRI, ABR, SRS, SFR, REBAC Certified Instructor
I am a 3rd generation realtor with over 10 years personal experience in the Middle Tennessee Real Estate Market. I primarily work single family residential in the Williamson, Davidson, Maury, and Rutherford county areas.
Co-Author
Denise Creswell
Denise Creswell, REALTOR, ABR, CRS
I have been in the real estate industry for over 30 years and have been involved in many aspects of the industry including property management, development and residential sales.
2018 Realtor of the Year, 2016 President, and Lifetime Award of Excellence Recipient at Greater Nashville Realtors.
