Iowa Online 60-Hour Salesperson Pre-license Course
STEP 1:
The online 60-hour Iowa Salesperson Pre-license course covers two sections that include the National Real Estate Information/Questions, and State Specific “Iowa” Real Estate Information/Questions. After purchasing the online course ($395), you will be sent an information packet that will include: Instructions regarding what you need to have to get your Iowa Real Estate License, a PSI testing booklet – assisting you in signing up for the State exam, a list of additional study materials (including a text book) to help ensure you passing the exam (optional), and a Student Verification Form to send back once the course has been completed, to verify correct spelling of your name and address for your certificate of completion.
STEP 2:
You must complete this online course (including any retakes of the final examination) within a six (6) month time frame. The date will be recorded on which the course is purchased and your six (6) month timeframe will begin on that date. Those students who let the six months expire are required to repurchase the course and begin again. Upon passing all the Unit Exams and achieving a score of 80% on the Final Exam, please send back the Student Verification Form to the Quad City Area REALTOR® Association and your certificate of completion will be issued. Please allow at least five business days to receive your certificate. Once you receive your completion certificate, DO NOT LOSE IT, for it is needed to present to the testing center at the time you take your State exam verifying you have completed the required course.
STEP 3:
Once you have completed the 60-hour online course and have received your completion certificate, you must schedule your salesperson exam with the PSI testing service. You will need a credit card and the cost is $95. The PSI booklet you receive in your information packet will walk you through how to sign-up for the exam and provide additional information regarding the test. If you do not pass your State exam the first time, you may retake the exam as many times as you wish until you pass. (Note: Each time you retake the State exam it will cost you $95).
The number to call to schedule your Iowa exam is 800-733-9267. The exam is given by appointment only from the following locations in Iowa: Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, and West Des Moines. You will also need to know the school number when scheduling your exam, it is “101.” When you arrive at the testing institute you must present your certificate of completion and two forms of identification (see the PSI Booklet for accepted forms of ID), so be careful not to schedule your exam before you have completed the online course and have your certificate.
Iowa 36 Hours of Practical Training – Three 12-Hour Courses available at QCAR
(2021)
Important Notice regarding the 36 hour pre-license Iowa interactive courses.
Due to COVID-19, the Quad City Area REALTORS® will not be holding Buying Practices, Listing Practices
and Developing Professionalism and Ethical Practices this year as in-person classes.
The below classes are through the Iowa Association of REALTORS® and will be the only classes the
local association will be promoting this year.
Please register for the virtual classes that you need through the attached links. The class cost is
$140 per class. These are 1 ½ day Zoom classes – Camera & Microphone are REQUIRED.
Starting in 2022, we will again hold classes, hopefully in person, but virtually if the safety and health of our members remains a concern.
Questions – Call 563-355-6655 or email pgreen@qcarealtors.com
Listing Practices – $140 / 12 Hours
December 3rd, 2021 https://www.iowarealtors.com/education/class?id=b75d855e-dc3f-eb11-9c45-00155d080800
Buying Practices – $140 / 12 Hours
December 10th, 2021 https://www.iowarealtors.com/education/class?id=3928c44e-da3f-eb11-9c45-00155d080800
Developing Professionalism & Ethical Practices – $140 / 12 Hours
December 17th, 2021 https://www.iowarealtors.com/education/class?id=a93a744e-d73f-eb11-9c45-00155d080800
About The Online Course – Iowa
Each lesson is an interactive tutorial containing modules of information asking you questions about what you have read. The interactive learning process monitors your progress and provides feedback as needed to help you learn the material easily. The lessons are designed so you can work at your own pace. It is easy to use and does not require extensive prior experience with computers. The Online 60-hr Iowa Real Estate Salesperson Pre-license Course is made up of National Material and Iowa Real Estate Law Material.
The course covers the following unit lessons:
National Real Estate Principles:
Unit 1:
Introduction To Real Estate Business
Unit 2:
Real Property and the Law
Unit 3:
Concepts of Home Ownership
Unit 4:
Agency
Unit 5:
Real Estate Brokerage
Unit 6:
Listing Agreements & Buyer Representation
Unit 7:
Interest in Real Estate
Unit 8:
Forms of Ownership
Unit 9:
Legal Descriptions
Unit 10:
Real Estate Taxes and Other Liens
Unit 11:
Real Estate Contracts
Unit 12:
Transfer of Title
Unit 13:
Title Records
Unit 14:
Real Estate Financing: Principles
Unit 15:
Real Estate Financing: Practices
Unit 16:
Leases
Unit 17:
Property Management
Unit 18:
Real Estate Appraisal
Unit 19:
Land use Controls & Property Development
Unit 20:
Fair Housing & Ethical Practices
Unit 21:
Environmental Issues & the Real Estate Transaction
Unit 22:
Closing the Real Estate Transaction
Iowa Real Estate Principles:
Unit 23:
Licensing Overview
Unit 24:
Operating a Real Estate Business in Iowa
Unit 25:
Agency Overview
Unit 26:
Contracts and Closing Overview
Unit 27:
License Law Enforcement Overview
Unit 28:
Iowa Specialty Topics
Unit 29:
Iowa Title Issues