CE Courses That Advance Your Career

Continuing Education (CE) courses are a state requirement for most real estate professionals but can also be advantageous to your real estate career on many levels. The benefits of taking the right CE courses not only includes keeping you in line with your state’s requirements but can give your career a much needed boost and edge over your competition.

In today’s world, there’s no need to attend night classes or long lectures. Technology has made taking classes easy and convenient through online learning platforms such as License Classroom. You can work at your own pace without the hassle of a lot of paperwork and in-person commitments. If you’re an agent in Texas, Arizona or Georgia (or one of the many other states where License Classroom courses are offered) you’ll find the state accredited courses that you need to meet your state’s requirements and
enhance your real estate career.

In this article, we will discover some of our staff’s favorite courses that many Realtors will find relevant to their work.

Texas (CE)

Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires that real estate licensees complete 18 hours of CE during each license renewal cycle (after your first renewal). License Classroom offers two 18 hour course packages to conveniently fulfill these requirements. Most agents and brokers should take the package Salesperson & Broker CE, while those who supervise other agents should take Designated Broker CE.

Our Staff’s Favorite Courses (can be purchased as part of our CE packages or purchased individually):

• Broker Responsibility Course (6 credit hours) – You’ll learn the laws of operating a Texas brokerage firm such as fiduciary responsibilities, organization of business entities and the regulations of supervising agents.
• Asset Management (4 credit hours) – This class is an engaging course where you’ll learn the decision making processes to help increase the profitability of investment properties. You will also explore how to stay updated on market trends and how to accurately predict cash flow.
  For more information on these and other CE Courses, view our Texas CE Courses.

Texas (SAE)

TREC requires agents that are renewing for the first time to take 98 credit hours to renew their license. The courses to fulfil this credit hour requirement are referred to as Salesperson Apprenticeship Education (SAE). License Classroom offers two SAE course bundles that will satisfy TREC’s credit hours requirement, one for agents who already took Legal Update I & II and another for those who haven’t yet. Our Staff’s Favorite Courses (can be purchased as part of our SAE packages or purchased individually):

• TREC Legal Update l & ll (8 credit hours) – This class covers the ethical requirements and concerns that affect Texas real estate agents. You’ll study the responsibilities and duties required of each party involved in a real estate transaction. Additionally, you’ll gain knowledge on contract issues, agency relationships and resolving disputes.
• 335 Real Estate Law (30 credit hours) – In this class, you’ll learn the important legal concepts related to real estate including sales transactions, contracts, land ownership and land use environmental restrictions.
  For information on these classes and other SAE courses, view our Texas SAE Courses.

Arizona (CE)

Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) requires 24 credit hours for agents renewing their license (30 credit hours for brokers). License Classroom offers convenient bundle courses: Agent Continuing Education and Broker Continuing Education to fulfil these requirements. You should pick the package that corresponds to your license type.

Our Staff’s Favorite Courses (can be purchased as part of our CE packages or purchased individually):

• Contracts, Purchases & Sales Agreements (5 credit hours) – You’ll learn the latest on real estate contracts, purchase, sales agreements and the unique differences between the three. You’ll hear real world examples on common mistakes that real estate agents make and how to avoid them. You’ll gain a firm understanding of contract laws and what makes a contract valid.
• Arizona Commissioner’s Rules (3 credit hours) – You’ll be educated in the laws governing Arizona real estate licensees as well as the latest industry updates and government requirements.
  For more on these courses and other CE classes, view our Arizona CE Courses.

Georgia (CE)

Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) requires that real estate licensees complete 36 hours of CE during each license renewal cycle (after your first renewal). If it is your first time renewing your license, you should take one of our Post-License Courses. You can satisfy your CE requirement with License Classroom’s course package: Georgia Continuing Education (CE).

Our Staff’s Favorite Courses (can be purchased as part of our CE packages or purchased individually):

• Buyers – From Contract Through Closing (6 credit hours) – You’ll gain information on how to work effectively with buyers from start to finish. You’ll learn how to handle a variety of situations while helping your buyer make the very best decisions and how to put together a custom buyer’s package.
• Client Focused Communications (3 credit hours) – This class is all about enhanced communication. Understanding exactly what your client wants will help you find the best properties that meet their needs.
  For more on these courses and other CE classes, view our Georgia CE Courses.

The friendly and knowledgeable team at LicenseClassroom.com is ready to answer your questions on your CE courses. Don’t delay. Enhance your real estate career today.