Five Points Board of Realtors

09/03/2026

🚨 ONE WEEK AWAY! The Fall Bus Tour of the West Side rolls out next Thursday, September 10! 🚌🍂

New agents, experienced REALTORS®, brokers, team leaders, and anyone ready to become a stronger west side market resource—this one’s for you.

Reserve your seat:
https://fivepointsrealtors.com/eventdetails/26FBT/

In one day, you’ll get out from behind the screen and see the growth west of I-35 for yourself.

🏡 Tour new homes and communities
🤝 Meet builders and industry partners
📈 Build market knowledge you can use with buyers and relocation clients
📱 Capture fresh photos and video for your marketing
💡 Discover new opportunities and communities to add to your toolbox
🥐 Enjoy snacks, lunch, swag, prizes, and transportation throughout the day

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–approximately 2:00 PM
🎟️ Members: $30 | Non-Members: $45

Tour Stops

🏠 David Weekley Homes – Leander
🏠 Lariat – Liberty Hill
🏠 Highland Homes – Liberty Hill
🏠 Grand Endeavor Homes – Georgetown
🏠 Parmer Ranch – Georgetown
🏠 GFO Homes – Georgetown
🏠 Risewell Homes – Georgetown

A huge thank-you to David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Grand Endeavor Homes, Lariat, Parmer Ranch, GFO Homes, and Risewell Homes for opening their doors to our REALTORS®!

And thank you to Family Friend Roofing and Construction, SouthStar Bank, Central Transportation Systems, Amplify Credit Union, and Austin Real Estate Inspections for helping make the day possible.

Only one week to go—tell a REALTOR® friend, grab your seat, and get on the bus! 🚌

09/03/2026

New to CTXMLS? Start here so you know what’s expected and can get off on the right foot from day one.

🔗 Register: https://fivepointsrealtors.com/eventdetails/09042601/

CTXMLS New Member Orientation with Erica Goff is designed to help new subscribers understand important CTXMLS information and participation requirements while getting familiar with the resources available to them.

✅ What You’ll Gain
📌 Important information for getting started with CTXMLS
📌 A clearer understanding of participation requirements
📌 Guidance for properly attending and completing orientation
📌 A better foundation for using your MLS membership effectively
📌 An opportunity to get questions answered as you get started

📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CST
💻 Live Online via Zoom
🎓 No CE
💰 FREE

💡 Start informed so you can get more from your CTXMLS access from day one.

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

🚨 REALTORS®—want safer showings and faster prospect insight? FOREWARN can help you know more before you go.

Register for a FREE FOREWARN Training + Live Q&A:
https://bit.ly/4pMKIPI

FOREWARN is a free Five Points member benefit that allows you to research an incoming prospect in seconds using a phone number—giving you additional information before a conversation, showing, or appointment.

📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 9:00 AM CT

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 1:00 PM CT

During the live training, you’ll learn how to:

✅ Navigate the FOREWARN app
✅ Enter a phone number and review available prospect information
✅ Research leads quickly before meetings and showings
✅ Incorporate FOREWARN into a smarter safety routine
✅ Ask questions during the live Q&A
✅ Get more value from a benefit already included with your membership

📱 Know your prospect—in seconds. Use the tools available to you to make more informed decisions before your next appointment.

Choose the September session that works for you and register today!

09/02/2026

New agent? Building your buyer business? Or just ready to tighten up your process from first conversation to closing?

🔗 Register: https://fivepointsrealtors.com/eventdetails/09042603/

Buyer representation is about much more than showing homes. Lorrie Kennedy will help you strengthen the entire buyer experience—from finding prospects to writing offers and navigating inspections.

📈 What You’ll Gain
✅ Prospecting strategies to attract and connect with buyers
✅ Better ways to identify properties that fit client needs
✅ Showing strategies that demonstrate your value
✅ Guidance for writing stronger offers
✅ Best practices for inspections and repairs
✅ A more confident path from consultation to closing

📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CST
💻 Zoom
🎓 3 CE | Course No. 05902-RECE
💰 Members: $35 | Non-Members: $45

🏡 Build a buyer process that creates confidence for your clients—and makes your job easier.

09/01/2026

🏈 REALTORS®—don’t let insurance or title issues become the play that costs you the deal.

From Contract to Close: The Insurance & Title Playbook
Register: https://fivepointsrealtors.com/eventdetails/26MSI/

Whether you’re a newer agent building confidence or an experienced REALTOR® who wants fewer closing surprises, this panel is packed with practical information you can use in your next transaction.

🏈 The Game Plan:
1️⃣ Get the Deal Moving — What should you be checking before the contract is signed?
2️⃣ Avoid the Penalties — Learn how insurance and title issues can derail a deal
3️⃣ Handle the Pressure — Navigate surprises, delays, and closing challenges
4️⃣ Get Across the Goal Line — Help your clients reach a smoother closing

🎤 Hear directly from Stephanie Featherstone, State Farm Insurance Agent, and Tanya Pullin, Corridor Title, with Madison Runyan of Frost Bank moderating the conversation.

📅 September 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Five Points Board of REALTORS®
🎟️ Members: $10 | Non-Members: $20

Bring your questions and leave with stronger insight to protect the transaction, guide your clients, and close with confidence.

👏 A special thank-you to Amplify Credit Union for sponsoring this Market Panel Series event!

08/31/2026

New to Matrix? Been using it for years but feel like there are tools you’re probably missing? This FREE class is for both.

🔗 Register: https://fivepointsrealtors.com/eventdetails/09032601/

Your MLS should make your job easier—not create more work. Join Erica Goff for a practical CTXMLS class focused on using Clarity & Matrix more efficiently and discovering tools, shortcuts, and resources that can save you time.

🚀 What You’ll Learn
✅ How to use Matrix more efficiently
✅ Tools already available at your fingertips
✅ Shortcuts and time-savers you may be overlooking
✅ Clarification on current CTXMLS rules and regulations
✅ New products available to you and how they can help your business

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM CST
💻 Zoom
🎓 4 CE | Course No. 05886-RECE
💰 FREE

⚡ Work smarter in the MLS, save time, and make the tools you already have work harder for your business.

08/31/2026

📚 New agents, experienced REALTORS®, brokers, team leaders, and anyone looking to sharpen their skills—September is PACKED with education at Five Points!

There are so many classes on the calendar, we can’t even fit all the details into one post. 👀

From contracts and legal updates to negotiation, property taxes, water in Texas real estate, broker responsibility, CTXMLS training, and more—there’s something for nearly every stage of your business.

💻 Some classes are via Zoom
🏢 Some are in person
⭐ Several are FREE member benefits
🎓 Plenty of opportunities to earn CE

See the full September lineup, class details, pricing, and registration here:
https://fivepointsrealtors.com/calendar/

Your next class is probably already on the calendar—go find it!

08/28/2026

Selling acreage, land, farm, or ranch property? Don’t treat the contract like a standard residential transaction.

🔗 Register: https://fivepointsrealtors.com/eventdetails/09032602/

Farm and ranch transactions come with their own details, provisions, and potential trouble spots. Avis Wukash will walk you through the Farm and Ranch Contract so you can approach rural transactions with greater accuracy and confidence.

📋 You’ll Walk Away With
✅ A deeper understanding of the Farm and Ranch Contract
✅ Clarity on important provisions and how they affect the transaction
✅ Guidance for completing the contract correctly
✅ Better ability to catch problems before they become bigger issues
✅ More confidence protecting your client—and your business

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM CST
📍 Five Points Board of REALTORS®, Round Rock
🎓 4 CE | Course No. 448811
💰 Members: FREE | Non-Members: $45

🌟 If rural real estate is already part of your business—or you want it to be—this is a class worth taking.

08/27/2026

🎉 Please help us wish our Association Executive & CEO, Heather Bonamo, a very Happy Birthday! 🎂💙

Heather’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to Five Points help keep our Association moving forward each day. We’re grateful for the time, energy, and heart she pours into supporting our members, staff, leadership, and the work of the Association.

Today, we hope she gets a chance to step away from the emails and meetings, enjoy some cake, and celebrate! 🥳

Thank you for all you do for Five Points, Heather. We hope you have an amazing birthday and a wonderful year ahead! 🎈🎂