Listing Brokers in First Preston HT’s national network conduct local training sessions for buyers and selling agents interested in knowing how to access our inventory of properties for sale, learning how to submit an offer online and understanding the processes and procedures required to buy and sell properties in our inventory.  Contact the listing broker noted on the property listing for dates and times of their local training sessions.

If you are a homebuyer, click here to visit our HomeTelosFIRST website where you will find a video explaining the purchasing process as well as information on rent vs. buy, mortgage calculators, finding a real estate agent and other helpful resources.

First Preston HT also offers training sessions in communities and as part of events sponsored by professional organizations.  See below for information on upcoming training sessions. 

4/18/12 – Irving, TX: In conjunction with Women’s Council of Realtors and DFW NAHREP, Margo McKay-Broughton, Vice President of Training for First Preston HT, will be participating as an industry leader panelist in an upcoming 2012 REO & Short Sale event. This session will be held on Wednesday, April 18th at the NYLO located at 1001 West Royal Lane, Irving, TX 75039 in the Manhattan Ballroom from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Registration begins at 12:30pm and there is a reception following at 5:00pm.  Admission is FREE!

To RSVP for this limited seating event, send an email to christy.field@prospectmtg.com by Friday, April 13, 2012.

1/28/12 – Dallas, TX: In conjunction with the REO CON Default Industry Summit, First Preston HT will be conducting a HUD training class. The class will be held from 10:30am to 11:30am on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Hyatt Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207. This session is open to all registered attendees of the REO CON Summit. There is no additional fee for attending this session. Margo McKay-Broughton, Vice President of Training for First Preston HT will deliver a one-hour Successfully Selling HUD Homes presentation.

To register for the REO CON Summit: http://www.reoconsummit.com/

1/19/12 – Houston, TX: In conjunction with NAHREP Houston, Margo McKay-Broughton, Vice President of Training for First Preston HT, will be participating as an expert panelist related to HUD information in the upcoming Economic Forecast meeting. This session will be held at the Renaissance Houston Greenway Plaza located at 6 Greenway Plaza East, Houston, TX 77046 in the Century Ballroom from 9:00am to 11:00am. There is a fee of $10 for NAHREP members and $20 for non-members.

To RSVP for this limited seating event, call Monica Vaca, President, NAHREP Houston at (281) 831-4935 or email sonia@thregroup.com.

11/10/11 – Fort Lauderdale:  Exclusively for Real Estate Professionals. FREE EVENT!  First Preston HT will participate in Bank Of America’s Neighborhood Lending Housing Summit in Tampa, Florida.  During this one-day summit, there will be discussions on national and local housing trends, credit challenges facing consumers, opportunities to grow your business and helping more of your clients achieve successful homeownership.  Margo McKay-Broughton, First Preston HT’s Vice president of Training will deliver a one-hour Successfully Selling HUD Homes presentation.

9:00 am to 1:00 pm (continental breakfast and lunch provided) at the Kovens Conference Center located on the Florida International University campus: 3000 NE 151 Street, North Miami, FL 33181.

To register:  http://neighborhoodlending.bankofamerica.com/FT1110

For all the details on the event, click here to see the brochure.

11/09/11 – Tampa, FL:  Exclusively for Real Estate Professionals. FREE EVENT!  First Preston HT will participate in Bank Of America’s Neighborhood Lending Housing Summit in Tampa, Florida.  During this one-day summit, there will be discussions on national and local housing trends, credit challenges facing consumers, opportunities to grow your business and helping more of your clients achieve successful homeownership.  Margo McKay-Broughton, First Preston HT’s Vice president of Training will deliver a one-hour Successfully Selling HUD Homes  presentation.

9:30 am to 1:30 pm (continental breakfast and lunch provided) at The Rusty Pelican: 2425 N. Rocky Point Dr, Tampa, FL 22607.

To register:  http://neighborhoodlending.bankofamerica.com/TA1109

For all the details on the event, click here to see the brochure.

10/01/11 – San Francisco, CA – As part of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) National Convention, First Preston HT will offer its Successfully Selling HUD Homes course.  Margo McKay-Broughton will deliver an energetic class covering the submission of offers, HUD forms, property inspection processes and successful closing procedures. 

3:45 PM – 5:45 PM at the Palace Hotel: 2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

10/01/2011 – San Francisco, CA – As part of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) National Convention, First Preston HT is participating in the “HUD Asset Managers Forum” event to guide you through the process of selling HUD properties. Margo McKay-Broughton will represent First Preston HT in this interactive forum.

10:30 AM – 11:45 AM at the Palace Hotel: 2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

09/29/2011 – San Francisco, CA – As part of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) National Convention, First Preston HT is participating in the “Let’s Talk REO” round table event.  This forum allows real estate professionals to interact with their peers and asset managers to share best practices, gain valuable knowledge and discuss real-life situations in various stages of REO property transactions.  Margo McKay-Broughton will represent First Preston HT in this interactive session.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Palace Hotel: 2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

09/13/11 – Dallas, TX: First Preston HT will moderate “The Future of Housing – A HUD Perspective” at the Hilton Anatole Hotel at 10:45 -12:15pm as part of The Five Star Conference.  For more information go to www.fivestar.com.

08/26/11 – Houston, TX: Join us for a “Successfully Selling HUD Homes” Training Seminar sponsored by The Houston Real Estate Association from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Ripley House located at 4410 Navigation Blvd., Houston TX 77011 and taught by First Preston HT’s Margo McKay-Broughton. There will be 4 Hours of MCE Credit available for $15.00 for HREA members and $25.00 for Non-HREA Members. Register by sending an email to admin@hreahouston.com. Contact HREA at 713-551-2092 for more information.

08/10/11 – Houston, TX: First Preston HT is participating in the National REO Brokers Association Inc., (NRBA) Conference at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel.  For more information go to: www.nrba.com.

08/09/11 – National Event: First Preston HT will participate in “The Voice of Hispanic Real Estate” radio program speaking on “Ethics Are Key to Building REO Business” on August 9, 2011 from 11:00 AM CST/9:00 AM PST. This program, geared to real estate professionals, covers how ethical decisions can drive or destroy a real estate agent’s business. Transparency is the watchword in today’s environment. The panel of experts, including First Preston HT’s Margo McKay-Broughton will talk about why credibility is your most important currency and how to avoid ethical breaches. Please listen to the program at www.blogtalkradio.com/profile3.aspx?userurl=nahrep.

08/02/11 – Dallas, TX: First Preston HT will participate in Bank of America’s Neighborhood Lending Housing Summit in Dallas. This session will be held at the James M. Collins Executive Education Center – SMU, Crum Auditorium and Hillcrest Foundations Commons at 3150 Binkley Avenue Dallas, TX 75205. To register go to http://neighborhoodlending.bankofamerica.com/EventRSVP.aspx?eventID=98. This is a one-day summit which will cover national and local housing trends, credit challenges facing consumers, how to work with HUD homes, opportunities to grow your business and as a real estate professional help your clients achieve homeownership.

07/14/11 – Chicago, IL: Free “Successfully Selling HUD Homes” Training Seminar sponsored by HomeTelos from 8am – 1pm at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn Hotel located three miles south of Chicago’s Midway Airport at 9333 South Cicero Avenue in Oak Lawn, IL  60653 tel. (708) 425-7800.  In addition to HomeTelos, other AM Contractors and representatives from HUD will be present.  Register by sending an email to brokerregistration@hometelos.com.