Real Estate Courses
State-approved licensing education, continuing education, and professional development, all delivered online and at your own pace. Browse by the state you work in, by the kind of course you need, or by the subject you want to get better at.
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Licensing requirements are set by each state, so pre-licensing, post-licensing and continuing education courses are state specific. Choose yours to see what applies.
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Pre-Licensing
The education your state requires before you can sit for the licensing exam. Where everyone starts.
Post-Licensing
Required after you are licensed and before your first renewal. A one-time requirement with a hard deadline.
Continuing Education
What keeps your license active, every renewal cycle, for as long as you practice.
Professional Development
Not required by any state. Marketing, technology and client skills that licensing education does not cover.
Professional development
Optional courses on the parts of the job that licensing education leaves out. Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and open to agents in any state.
Business Development
- Building Your Real Estate Personal BrandYour brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room. This course covers finding a position that is genuinely yours, choosing a niche…
- From Lead to Client: Real Estate Lead ConversionMost agents do not have a lead problem, they have a follow-up problem. This course covers what to do in the first five minutes, how to build a…
- The Modern Listing PresentationSellers now arrive having already read your reviews and checked the comparables. This course rebuilds the listing presentation for that reality: what to prepare, how to structure the…
Marketing and Technology
- AI for Real Estate ProfessionalsA practical look at where AI genuinely helps an agent and where it creates risk. Covers drafting listing copy and client communication, summarizing documents, and market research, alongside…
- Real Estate Photography, Video & Property Marketing BasicsListing photography you can shoot yourself when hiring a professional is not practical. Covers light, composition and room staging, phone camera settings that matter, walkthrough video basics, and…
- Real Estate Technology & Productivity ToolkitThe systems that let one agent handle more business without more hours. Covers CRM selection and setup, transaction management, calendar and task discipline, and the honest question of…
- Social Media & Content Marketing for Real EstateA sustainable approach to content rather than a posting treadmill. Covers choosing the one or two platforms your clients actually use, building a content calendar you can maintain…
Professional Practice
- International Real Estate CourseBecome a professional prepared to serve domestic and international clients, invest in global markets, and build a borderless real estate career. Gain insights from technical and strategic content…
- Running Better Open HousesThe open house is one of the few remaining ways to meet buyers in person. This course covers preparing the property and the seller, attracting attendance beyond a…
Packages
- PackageAI & Real Estate Technology PackageThe efficiency pair. Where AI genuinely helps and where it creates liability, alongside the systems that let one agent handle more business without more hours. Both courses are…
- PackageComplete Real Estate Professional Development PackageEvery professional development course we offer, including the 60-hour International Real Estate Course. Branding, lead conversion, listing presentations, AI, technology, photography, social media, open houses and international practice.…
- PackageDigital Real Estate Marketing & AI PackageA digital marketing package. Content, imagery, the tools that produce them and the AI that speeds them up. Covers building a marketing practice you can maintain, plus the…
- PackageInternational Real Estate Growth PackageBuilt around the 60-hour International Real Estate Course, with the branding, content and conversion training that turns knowledge of a market into clients from it. For agents in…
- PackageListing Agent Success PackageEverything that happens around a listing. Win the appointment, present the property properly once you have it, and use the open house to meet the buyers most agents…
- PackageModern Real Estate Professional PackageThe modern practice package. Positioning, follow-up, content, and the technology that supports all three without consuming your week. For agents rebuilding how they work rather than adding one…
- PackageProperty Marketing Mastery PackageA complete seller-side package. Winning listings, presenting them, marketing them and working the open houses that generate buyer contacts. For agents who want to build a listing business…
- PackageReal Estate Business Builder PackageSix courses covering the business side of the job end to end: how people find you, what happens when they do, how you win the listing, and the…
- PackageReal Estate Client & Presentation Skills PackageThree courses about conversations that decide whether you get paid: the follow-up call, the listing appointment, and the open house. Practical rather than theoretical, with scripts, question sets…
- PackageReal Estate Lead Conversion PackageAttract, then convert. Positioning and content bring people to you; follow-up turns them into clients. Most agents are better at one than the other, and the gap is…
- PackageReal Estate Marketing & Sales AcceleratorThe client-facing package. Everything that happens in front of a prospect, from how you present online to how you run a listing appointment and an open house. Marketing…
- PackageReal Estate Marketing Essentials PackageA visibility package. Decide what you stand for, build a content practice you can sustain alongside a full pipeline, and learn to shoot listing photography that does the…
Real Estate courses questions
What is the difference between real estate pre-licensing, post-licensing, continuing education, and professional development courses?
Real estate education generally falls into four main categories: pre-licensing, post-licensing, continuing education, and professional development.
Pre-licensing courses are completed before applying for a real estate license and are designed to teach the laws, principles, terminology, and practices required to enter the profession.
Post-licensing courses may be required in some states after a person receives an initial real estate license. These courses typically provide additional education for newly licensed professionals and may need to be completed within a specific period after licensing.
Continuing education, often called real estate CE, is generally required to renew or maintain an active real estate license. Course topics and required hours vary by state.
Professional development courses provide additional training in areas such as sales, marketing, technology, negotiation, contracts, ethics, customer service, investing, and business development. These courses may be valuable to real estate professionals but do not necessarily provide state-approved licensing or continuing education credit.
Always verify the requirements of the state regulatory authority where you are licensed or plan to become licensed.
How do I know which real estate courses are required in my state?
Real estate licensing and education requirements are established at the state level, so requirements can vary significantly from one state to another.
Before registering for a course, identify the government agency or regulatory authority responsible for real estate licensing in your state. Depending on the jurisdiction, this may be called a Real Estate Commission, Real Estate Board, Department of Real Estate, Department of Professional Regulation, or another similar name.
The regulatory authority’s official website will generally explain:
- Pre-licensing education requirements
- Examination requirements
- Post-licensing requirements, if applicable
- Continuing education requirements
- License renewal deadlines
- Approved schools and education providers
- Required course subjects and hours
Students and licensees should rely on the applicable state regulatory authority for current licensing requirements rather than assuming that requirements are the same in every state.
What is a real estate pre-licensing course?
A real estate pre-licensing course is an educational program designed to prepare a person to meet the education requirements for obtaining an initial real estate license.
Pre-licensing courses commonly cover subjects such as real estate law, agency relationships, contracts, property ownership, financing, valuation, fair housing, disclosures, brokerage operations, and professional responsibilities.
The required number of course hours, approved curriculum, examination procedures, and eligibility requirements vary by state. Completing a pre-licensing course also does not necessarily mean that a person has automatically received a real estate license. Most states have additional requirements that may include a state licensing examination, application, background screening, fees, sponsorship by a broker, or other qualifications.
Always check the licensing requirements established by the state in which you plan to practice real estate.
What are real estate post-licensing courses?
Real estate post-licensing courses are additional educational programs that some states require after a person receives an initial real estate license.
Post-licensing education is generally intended to help newly licensed real estate professionals expand upon the concepts learned during pre-licensing education and apply those concepts to actual real estate practice.
Topics may include contracts, agency relationships, brokerage procedures, risk management, disclosures, ethics, legal compliance, transaction management, and working with buyers and sellers.
Not every state has a post-licensing requirement, and states that do require post-licensing education may establish specific deadlines, course hours, or subjects. Failure to complete required post-licensing education on time could affect a person’s license status.
Licensees should confirm post-licensing requirements directly with their state real estate regulatory authority.
What is real estate continuing education and why is it required?
Real estate continuing education, commonly referred to as CE, is education that licensed real estate professionals may be required to complete periodically to maintain or renew their licenses.
Continuing education helps real estate professionals stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, contracts, industry practices, consumer protection requirements, ethics, fair housing, and other subjects related to real estate practice.
Each state determines its own continuing education requirements. Requirements may specify:
- A minimum number of education hours
- Mandatory subjects
- Elective courses
- Renewal periods
- Approved education providers
- Course completion deadlines
- Reporting requirements
Because laws and licensing rules can change, real estate professionals should review their state’s current continuing education requirements before each license renewal period.
How do I find my real estate license renewal and continuing education requirements?
Start by visiting the official website of the state agency responsible for issuing your real estate license.
Search for sections related to license renewal, continuing education, licensee requirements, or real estate education. The agency will typically provide information about renewal dates, required education hours, fees, and any mandatory courses.
Real estate professionals should pay particular attention to:
- The expiration date of their license
- The deadline for completing continuing education
- Whether courses must be taken from an approved provider
- Whether specific subjects are mandatory
- Whether course completion is reported automatically
- Whether the licensee must submit documentation
- Whether different requirements apply to first-time renewals
Do not assume that receiving a reminder from a school, broker, or state agency is guaranteed. Ultimately, licensees are generally responsible for understanding and meeting their own renewal requirements.
Where can I find the real estate laws that apply in my state?
Real estate laws are generally found in a combination of state statutes, administrative rules, regulations, and regulatory guidance.
A state’s statutes are laws enacted by the state legislature. Many states publish their statutes online through the legislature’s official website. Searching the statutes for terms such as “real estate,” “broker,” “salesperson,” “licensee,” or the name of the state’s real estate licensing law can help locate applicable legislation.
Real estate regulatory agencies may also adopt administrative rules that provide more detailed requirements concerning licensing, advertising, education, brokerage operations, recordkeeping, disclosures, and professional conduct.
When researching real estate law, useful official sources may include:
- State legislature websites
- State statutes or codes
- Administrative codes or regulations
- State real estate commissions or licensing agencies
- Official disciplinary decisions and regulatory guidance
Real estate professionals should distinguish between general educational information and the actual laws and regulations governing their specific jurisdiction.
What are professional development courses for real estate professionals?
Real estate professional development courses are educational programs intended to improve practical knowledge and business skills beyond minimum licensing requirements.
These courses may cover topics such as:
- Real estate marketing
- Lead generation
- Technology and artificial intelligence
- Negotiation
- Customer service
- Working with buyers and sellers
- Property investment
- Personal branding
- Social media
- Transaction management
- Business planning
- Risk management
- Communication skills
- International real estate
- Ethics and professionalism
Professional development courses may be useful for both new and experienced real estate professionals. However, unless a course has been specifically approved for continuing education by the applicable state regulatory authority, it should not be assumed to satisfy a license renewal or CE requirement.
What ethical standards are normally expected of a real estate professional?
Real estate professionals are generally expected to act honestly, competently, professionally, and in accordance with applicable laws and their duties to clients and customers.
Although specific legal and ethical obligations vary by jurisdiction and professional organization, common expectations include:
- Being truthful in advertising and representations
- Disclosing material facts when required by law
- Protecting confidential information
- Avoiding misrepresentation and deceptive practices
- Treating clients, customers, and other professionals fairly
- Following fair housing and anti-discrimination laws
- Properly handling funds and documents
- Understanding and disclosing agency relationships
- Avoiding conflicts of interest or properly disclosing them
- Performing services within the professional’s level of competence
- Maintaining accurate transaction records when required
- Following applicable licensing laws and regulations
Membership organizations may also impose their own codes of ethics in addition to state law. A professional should understand the difference between legal obligations, regulatory requirements, brokerage policies, and voluntary professional standards.
How can I choose the right online real estate course?
The right online real estate course depends on your objective.
If you are completing education to obtain, maintain, renew, or reactivate a real estate license, first determine exactly what your state requires. Confirm that the course and education provider satisfy the requirements of the applicable state regulatory authority before enrolling.
If you are taking a course for professional development, consider whether the course provides practical information that can improve your knowledge, skills, business practices, or service to clients.
Before selecting a real estate course, consider:
- Whether you need licensing credit or professional development only
- Whether the provider or course must be state approved
- Course length and format
- Subjects covered
- Access from computers, tablets, or mobile devices
- Testing or completion requirements
- Certificate availability
- Instructor or student support
- How long you will have access to the course
- Whether the information is current and relevant to your goals
Real estate laws and licensing requirements vary by state and may change over time. When regulatory credit is required, always compare the course information with the current requirements published by the appropriate state licensing authority.
Not sure where to start?
Most people begin with the pre-licensing course for their state. Call us and we will point you to the right one.