Professional Development for Real Estate Agents
Strengthen your expertise and grow your business with live, virtual professional development classes brought to you by our real estate experts.
Need Flexibility with Title Closing? We’ve Got Your Back!
Contact your Upward Title & Closing representative to learn more about our flexible closing options.
Closing remotely with VirtualClose saves sellers and all-cash buyers time, money and the inconvenience of traveling to an office to complete the transaction. Remote notarizations are scheduled at a time that works for the signers, who may be juggling multiple responsibilities or navigating their transaction from out of state.
UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES
Deeds 101
September 16, 2025 at 9am HT | 12pm PT | 1pm MT | 2pm CT | 3pm ET
In this quick, practical session, you’ll learn to recognize the three main types of deeds, understand what makes them valid, and speak the language of deeds with confidence. Presented by Tod Callis, Education Manager, Texas American Title.
Dotloop 301: Advanced Features
September 23, 2025 at 9am HT | 12pm PT | 1pm MT | 2pm CT | 3pm ET
Let’s level up your Dotloop game with splitting documents, creating your own templates, hosting “in-person signing” and more! Presented by: Melanie Dawn Molina Wood, Education Program Coordinator, Anywhere Integrated Services
Strategic Business Planning - A Blueprint for Success
October 14, 2025 at 9am HT | 12pm PT | 1pm MT | 2pm CT | 3pm ET
Take control of your real estate career with a powerful planning strategy that sets you apart. This engaging session guides agents through building a personalized business plan, defining your brand, and setting goals to drive growth, boosting client satisfaction, and elevating your marketing game. Walk away with the confidence and clarity to thrive in any market.
Title Terrors VI - Dial "F" for Fraud
October 21, 2025 at 9am HT | 12pm PT | 1pm MT | 2pm CT | 3pm ET
In a world of forged deeds and vanishing sellers, our title detective protects the truth in every transaction. Join sharp-eyed sleuth Michelle Dykstra and her unflappable partner Patricia Gleason as they crack open real-life cases of fraud caught just in time. Michelle’s got a fedora, a flashlight, and a file full of fraud—and Patricia? She’s the steady hand behind the scenes, always one step ahead of the scam. Together, they’re not letting anything slip past at the closing table.
UPCOMING FLORIDA CLASSES
Line by Line: Comprehensive Addendum Explained
July 23, 2025 10 am EST
How to read, interpret, and explain various available addenda forms. | Understand when to use the addenda, and when they don’t apply.
Commercial Contracts with Michael H. Merino, Esq.
August 20, 2025 10 am EST
Learn the essentials of commercial contracts through a comprehensive overview of the FAR Commercial Contract Form. Attorney, Michael H. Merino, will guide you through entity selection, deal structuring, and due diligence processes critical for successful commercial transactions. Gain insights into warranties, representations, title issues, and advanced concepts like 1031 exchanges and opportunity zones to navigate various aspects of commercial contracting with confidence.
