Welcome to our comprehensive guide to real estate schools and real estate training. We designed this resource to help you learn more about real estate training opportunities across the U.S., and to help you choose the real estate school that's right for you.
What's a Real Estate School?
Basically, a real estate school is any educational institution that offers a program leading to a real estate license. There are two basic types of real estate schools: (1) those offered by colleges and universities, and (2) those offered by industry-specific schools who specialize in real estate.
Why Do I Need a Real Estate School?
There are two primary reasons to attend a real estate school. Initial education: The first reason is to get licensed as a real estate agent. Continuing education: The second reason is to increase your knowledge or gain additional certifications through a real estate training course. In either case, real estate schools can help you climb the "ladder" of success in the real estate industry.
Online Education vs. Classroom Education
The Internet has changed the way people seek education. This applies to the real estate industry too. These days, you'll find many real estate schools that offer online training in addition to classroom training. In fact, some schools are even 100% web-based, with all real estate training courses being conducted online.
Whether you choose online training or classroom training, the important thing is to ensure that it's a legitimate real estate school recognized by your state. If a real estate training program is not recognized by the state where you plan to practice, you will not be able to obtain a real estate license from that state.
Real Estate Schools Do Not License You
It's a common misconception that a real estate school can give you a real estate license upon completion of your training. This is not usually the case. In almost all cases, a real estate school will prepare you for a licensing exam, but the exam is offered by the state. Many states also require that you have a high school diploma or GED.
Note: Before choosing a real estate school, check with your state to make sure it recognizes that institution as a licensed real estate training program.
Real Estate Schools by State
Use the links below to find a licensed real estate school in your state. If you have questions about the real estate training / licensing requirements for your state, contact a representative through your state's website below.
Related Resources
At our sister website, AdviceForAgents.com, you can find a lot more information about real estate training and careers in real estate - plus a lot more.
Conclusion
We hope you have enjoyed our guide to real estate schools and training. Here are the most important points to take away from this tutorial.
(1) You need to select a real estate training program that is approved / recognized by the state in which you plan to practice.
(2) The real estatate school will not actually license you — it will only provide the *approved* training that will prepare you for the state's licensing exam.
(3) Try to find a real estate training program that best accomodates you (online vs. offline training, class schedules, etc.).
Good luck with your real estate school experience. Is that the bell I hear? Uh oh ... late for class!
