Iowa 36 Hours of Practical Training – Three 12-Hour Courses

IA Developing Professionalism & Ethical Practices
February 3, 4 & 6
(This class will be Mon., Tues. & Thurs.)
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$100.00

IA Buying Practices
February 10, 11 & 13
(This class will be Mon., Tues. & Thurs.)
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$100.00

IA Listing Practices
February 17, 18 & 20
(This class will be Mon., Tues. & Thurs.)
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$100.00

STEP 1:

The online 75-hour Illinois Broker Pre-license course covers two sections that include the National Real Estate Information/Questions, and State Specific “Illinois” Real Estate Information/Questions.  After purchasing the online course ($ 500), you will be sent an information packet that will include: Instructions regarding what you need to have to get your Illinois Real Estate License, an AMP 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 unit exams) 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 completion of the course, please send back the Student Verification Form to the Quad City Area REALTOR^® Association and call to arrange a time to take the proctored final exam.  Upon achieving a passing score of 75% on the final exam, you will receive your completion 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 75-hour online course, passed the course final exam, received your completion certificate, and successfully completed the 15-hour interactive course, you must schedule your broker exam with the AMP testing service. You will need a credit card and the cost is $ 46.  The AMP 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 have three more chances to pass, otherwise you will be required to sit back through the course again. (Note: Each time you retake the exam it will cost you $ 46).

The number to call to schedule your Illinois exam is 800-345-6559.  The exam is given by appointment only from various locations across the state of Illinois, plus at a location in Davenport, Iowa.  When you arrive at the testing institute you must present your certificates of completion, so be careful not to schedule your exam before you have completed the online course and the 15-hour interactive course and have your certificates.

Start the Illinois Online Course.

This course was designed to meet the 75-hour pre-licensing curriculum requirements for real estate brokers as set forth by the State of Illinois. The course covers topic areas such as Illinois license law, agency, state and federal law, relationships with employing brokers, working with sellers and buyers, real property, fair housing, ownership, contracts, real estate valuation, environmental issues, construction, real estate closings, advertising, property management, and commercial real estate. The course mixes presentation of facts, concepts, and key terms with real-life scenarios to illustrate the topics being taught, as well as opportunities for assessment to help you apply your new knowledge.

The course covers the following unit lessons:

30 Hours – License Law, Real Property and Agency:
License Law
Real Property
Structure of Agency
Seller Relationships and Counseling
Buyer Relationships and Counseling

30 Hours – State & Federal Laws/Real Estate Transactions:
Illinois Laws
Federal Laws
Marketing and Advertising
Market Analysis and Appraisal
Financing
Contract Knowledge
Career Path Electives

15 Hours – Career Path Independent Contractor Occupational Disciplines
Student should call the real estate school to arrange for the course final exam. Illinois requires this final exam to be proctored. A score of at least 75% is required on the final exam to complete the course and receive a completion certificate.

15 Hours – In Class Interactive Course (total 90 hours)
Must be completed prior to taking the state final exam.

School Contact Information:
Quad City Area REALTORS^®
Contact:

Patti Green
Education, Licensing & Membership Specialist
Phone: (563) 355-6655
Email: pgreen@qcarealtors.com 

Start the Illinois Online 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 75% 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 $100.  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 $100).

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.

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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

Final Exam

To successfully complete the IOWA Real Estate Principles Online Course, you must:

1. Click through every screen of each unit lesson.
2. Answer each unit question correctly (It will not allow you to move on until you answer correctly ).
3. Score at least 90% on each lesson/unit exam.
4. Score at least 75% on the final exam.

You may take each unit exam or final exam as many times as necessary to complete the course achieving the above scores.

To register for courses contact:
Quad City Area REALTORS^®
Patti Green
Education, Licensing & Membership Specialist
Phone: (563) 355-6655
email: pgreen@qcarealtors.com

Start the Iowa Online Course.

Quad City Area REALTORS^® Refund Policy

Refunds

Payment for classroom courses is accepted the day of class, so if a student does not attend or wishes to cancel prior to the start of class, he or she is not charged, or that person’s fee will be refunded if payment was made in advance. For online courses, full refunds will be applied only if the student has not completed more than one lesson in the tutorial.

In the Case of Inclement Weather for Classroom Courses

If payments have been made for a class that must be cancelled due to dangerous weather, attempts will be made to reschedule the class or a full refund of any payments will be given.

In the Case of Insufficient Enrollment

Every attempt is made to avoid cancellations. With the exception of extremely minimal enrollments of two or three, QCAR will hold the class. If a class needs to be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, full refunds will be provided.