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Texas Real Estate MRE Courses

The Master of Real Estate designation is designed to provide advanced training beyond other designation programs. REALTORS® will benefit from the up-to-date information and will advance their competitive edge by earning the MRE designation.

VanEd is proud to be the online services provider for this advanced program through the MRE National Education Work Group. The program is flexible by design, allowing for the student to complete the program within 5 years. Designed as a blended learning approach, students are allowed to complete courses either online or in the classroom. Some courses are approved for Continuing Education credit in various states.

MRE Real Estate Designation Detailed Information

Click the MRE logo to open the MRE website. Online at www.RealEstateMRE.com


MRE Designation Requirements
1. Active membership in the National, State or Local Association of REALTORS®

2. Have earned a premium designation, such as the GRI, CRS, CCIM or the CRB designations.

3. Submit the MRE Candidacy Application and the $100 candidacy fee. CLICK HERE to login to the MRE Candidate page.

4. Complete 90 hours of approved courses. Courses are approved by the MRE National Education Work Group.

CLICK HERE for detailed MRE program information.
Available Texas MRE Courses
Title Description Credit Cost
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Comprehensive Planning From community vision to comprehensive plan
This course traces the roots and legal foundation for planning in the United States. The course describes the various types of planning policy and regulation, the elements of Comprehensive Plans, basic planning principles, implementation techniques, and the relationship between planning policy and zoning.

Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado
Course Details		 8 MRE $75
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Planning Process How city planning works
This course provides a general overview of the planning process - its goals and objectives, resources, basic research techniques, and tools used to evaluate alternatives and make decisions. Implementation tools, including regulatory, annexation, and growth management techniques are included. The public planning process is described including notification requirements, the use of advisory committees, survey techniques, and the formal public hearing and decision making process.

Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado
Course Details		 8 MRE $75
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Principles of Zoning and Subdivision The planner’s tool kit-- zoning, development review and subdivision
This course provides the legal basis for planning regulations, describes the components of comprehensive zoning, describes appeal processes and cites the types of relief that are available to property owners. The course also describes development review, subdivision, and zoning enforcement, including zoning’s relationship to Home Owner Association requirements.

Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado
Course Details		 8 MRE $75
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1031 Exchanges - A Closer Look Section 1031 "Like-Kind exchanges"-A Closer Look for Real Estate Agents. (Does not qualify for MCE credit in Texas)
Course Details		 8 MRE $75
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Affordable Housing This course is designed to educate the student about who is affected by the lack of affordable housing, and to provide details about available resources with examples of how communities around the country have patched together unique solutions.
Course Details		 8 MRE $115
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Commercial Leasing (MCE Course ID# 06-00-081-8444) Basic concepts of commercial leasing for real estate agents with a focus on property evaluation and the terms of the 'standard' lease.
Course Details		 6 MCE
6 MRE 		$75
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Economics & Demographics (for Real Estate Agents) Understanding how economic and population changes affect real estate
This course introduces the student to the principles of economic and demographic analysis, including economic base analysis, market economies, computer modeling techniques, components of population change, demographic concepts and methods used in population projection.

Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado
Course Details		 4 MRE $40
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Fair Housing (MCE Course ID# 06-00-051-8142) Topics include a review of discriminatory trends, federal and state fair housing laws, mortgage lending, diversity, testing and working with public attitudes.
Course Details		 6 MCE
6 MRE 		$75
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Finance in Real Estate This course covers all aspects of Real Estate Finance, including The Monetary System, Sources of Money, the Lending Process and Insurance. The course also contains a downloadable glossary of Finance Terminology.
Course Details		 16 GRI
16 MRE 		$99
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Growth Management Why communities manage growth and what that means to property owners
This course explains what is meant by “growth management” and the components commonly found in growth management programs - the techniques used, the difference between growth management and growth control, the policy issues affecting growth, and case studies from typical communities where growth management legislation has been introduced.

Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado
Course Details		 4 MRE $40
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Insurance in Real Estate An overview of the various types of insurance coverage that can be necessary in a real estate transaction.
Course Details		 2 MRE $25
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Introduction to Social Networking - MRE Social networks are becoming the standard for collaboration and sharing They are redefining how business processes are distributed, changing the way entire industries function. This non-credit course will help you get started on leveraging social networks to benefit your business, and your clients. This course is not a Continuing Education course
Course Details		 3 MRE $35
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Land Conservation This course reviews the many purposes, benefits and tools of land conservation. Hypothetical examples drawn from real situations help highlight the issues. Links to web sites provide more detailed information, and help acquaint the student with the many organizations and government agencies involved in land conservation.

Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado
Course Details		 2 MRE $20
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Land Surveying & Subdivision Platting What’s a plat and where does it come from?
This course provides an introduction to the land survey, explains how parcel boundaries are established, describes the improvement survey, and traces the elements of the subdivision process from application to recordation. The concept of vested rights is explained, as well as the requirements for land dedication and development requirements.

Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado
Course Details		 6 MRE $60
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Methamphetamine and Real Estate Learn what 'meth' is, where it comes from, and the impact of methamphetamine production and abuse in the real estate market.
Course Details		 4 MRE $35
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Permission to Build Development review is a process conducted primarily by city and county governments that examines proposed land development activity. The intent is to conduct a professional review, with all information open to the public, resulting in the granting of rights to develop land.

Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado
Course Details		 2 MRE $20
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Planning 101 Introduction to Planning for the Real Estate Appraiser: Understanding the effect of land use planning on property value
This is a Planning 101 course for professional appraisers and others interested in the effect that land use planning can have on real estate value. The course combines the basic elements of the three core courses and discusses planning and regulatory trends to develop an understanding that a local planning and regulatory perspective is integral to any analysis of the highest and best use of land.

Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado
Course Details		 6 MRE $60
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Property Management - (MCE Course ID# 06-00-111-8775) Understanding the Role of the Property Management Company.
Course Details		 6 MCE
6 MRE 		$75
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Real Estate and Related Investments in IRA & 401K - (MCE Course ID# 08-00-032-8995) How to Invest in Real Estate with Retirement Funds such as your IRA or 401(k)
Course Details		 8 MCE
8 MRE 		$95
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Residential Environmental Hazards Screening The student is also introduced to the many environmental hazards and detrimental environmental conditions that affect individual sites and building. They are shown how it is possible for a real estate professional to screen a property for apparent environmental hazards without extensive additional training.
Course Details		 8 MRE $80
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