Classroom Courses
Iowa 36 Hours of Practical Training – Three 12-Hour Courses
IA Developing Professionalism & Ethical Practices
July 8, 9 & 11
Class Times: Monday Tuesday & Thursday
5:30 pm – 9:30pm
$100.00
IA Buying Practices
July 15, 16 & 18
Class Times: Monday Tuesday & Thursday
5:30 pm – 9:30pm
$100.00
IA Listing Practices
July 22, 23 & 25
Class Times: Monday Tuesday & Thursday
5:30 pm – 9:30pm
$100.00
Online Courses
Illinois 75-Hour Broker (formerly Salesperson) Pre-license Course
STEP 1:
The online 75-hour Illinois Broker Pre-license course covers two sections that include the National Real Estate Information/Questions, and State Specific “Illinois” Real Estate Information/Questions. After purchasing the online course ($ 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.
About the Online Course – Illinois
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:
Leslie Doty, Information Specialist
Phone: (563) 355-6655
Email: ldoty@qcarealtors.com
Start the Illinois Online Course.
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 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.
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:
- Click through every screen of each unit lesson.
- Answer each unit question correctly (It will not allow you to move on until you answer correctly ).
- Score at least 90% on each lesson/unit exam.
- 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.
School Contact Information:
Quad City Area REALTOR® Association
Contact:
Leslie Doty
Information Specialist
Phone: (563) 355-6655
email: ldoty@qcara.com
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.