Alabama Prelicense Fundamentals—60 Hours
Alabama Post License—30 Hours
Alabama Broker Prelicense—60 Hour
Continuing Education Courses
Alabama Prelicense Fundamentals—60 Hours
Internet / CD ROM / Campus
This course fulfills the mandatory 60 hours of required education
prior to taking the Alabama salesperson licensing exam. Based on job
analysis, this course reflects areas of important knowledge for
practicing real estate. It focuses on consumer protection and will
give the salesperson the confidence to handle any situation. Technical
language and its applications are paramount to the business and the
student will learn how to communicate with consumers.
The content is designed to give the salesperson the proper tools
for success. Additionally, it thoroughly prepares the student for
taking the state licensing exam. The course is offered in three
methods of learning.
Internet—The distance method of learning allows the student to take
the course from their personal computer but still receive direct
instructor support. This option allows the student to complete the
course in the time frame that is most convenient to them. It is
designed to meet the needs of all students regardless of their level
of learning skills. All areas of the course can be revisited as often
as necessary. Books are also furnished as additional support and
reference material.
CD-Rom—This method of learning is designed to provide the same
educational material as the Internet method without requiring as
much on-line Internet time. The CD-Rom allows the student to take
their course material with them to use on Lap-tops, computers at work
or any destination of their choosing. It also provides an avenue to
periodically go on line to update testing on certain materials or request
an explanation of certain topics and/or particular situations.
Campus/Class Room—Nothing takes the place of an actual class room
setting with live instructors providing actual case studies on various
topics. However, in today’s business world, and fast paced life styles,
the computer has changed the way we do business. It has also changed
the educational process. By far the majority of people have chosen to
take their required 60 hour Alabama Prelicense course via the Internet
or CD-Rom. Some people find it more beneficial to attend a class on
campus. For dates and times of these classes, please respond to the
“Contact Us” button on the Home page.
Alabama Post License—30 Hours
Alabama Broker Prelicense—60 Hour
- Internet / CD ROM / Campus
This course meets the requirement for the Alabama Broker
Prelicense course. Topics covered include risk management;
RECAD; fair housing; license law; and contracts. Completion
of the course is dependent on the student passing a proctored,
final exam. [Beginning October 1, 2007, this course became
a required 60-hour course—see notation on New Law]
Broker applicants must:
1. Successfully complete (with a minimum course grade
of 70) an approved 60-clock-hour prelicense course
prior to taking the state examination.
2. Have held an active real estate license in any state
for at least 24 months of the 36 month period
immediately preceeding the date of application.
3. Due to new testing techniques for this new course,
AREI will not be offering this course until spring
of 2008.
If you have any questions concerning your eligibility for
taking the brokers exam, click on the question link above
for complete details.
The Alabama State Law requirements for obtaining a broker
license has amended the rules to require any broker
candidate taking the broker exam October 1, 2007 and
afterward to have successfully completed the 60 hour
broker prelicense course in order to qualify for the exam.
Continuing Education Courses
- INTERNET/CD ROM/CAMPUS
The curriculum for continuing education courses offered for
elective credit shall consist of subjects which are “core” real
estate and which will assist the licensee in fulfilling the
Commission’s objective of protecting the public. Current CE
courses offered are listed below:
REAL ESTATE ETHICS-3 HOURS
INTERNET/CD ROM
This course was designed to introduce licensees to general
business ethics, giving licnesees the information they need
to make ethical decisions in real estate and business
transactions. Topics covered include history of the Code of
Ethics; the structure of teh Code of Ethics; Articles vs.
Standards of Practice; key concepts associated with ethics;
enforcement of the Code of Ethics; and case interpretations
regarding the Articles and Standards of Practice.
METH MADNESS-3 HOURS
INTERNET/CD ROM
This course was designed to make the license aware of the
dangers of Methamphetamine labs to the environment, to
real estate peoperty ownership, and its effect on consumers,
clients, and the rea estate practitioner. Students will
learn about the history of meth and its ingredients; how
to recognize a meth lab; remediation of a meth lab; and
where to go for more information, including keeping
up-to-date on laws,policies,a nd detection.
CONTRACTS-3 HOURS
INTERNET/CD ROM
This course covers the basics of contracts and contract
law, including how contracts are used in the real estate
industry. Students will learn the differences between an
express contract and an implied contract; the difference
between a bilateral and unilateral contract; how to
classify a contract as being executed or executory; the
legal effects of a contract of a contract; the elements
necessary for a valid contract; how a contract can be
discharged or terminated; and the various contracts used
in real estate.
RISK MANAGEMENT-3 HOURS
INTERNET/CD ROM/CAMPUS
Alabama licensees are responsible for implementing risk
management techniques, and this course is designed to
enhance the real estate licensee's professionalism. This
course fulfills the mandatory course requirement for
continuing education. Area's covered in this course
include Property Disclosure Issues; Risk Management
Through Agency Disclosure; Risk Management Through
Review of Contract Issues; Risk Reduction Through
Fair Housing Compliance; and Risk Management and
Anti-Trust Issues.
RECAD-3 HOURS
INTERNET/CD ROM
This course covers the Introduction to the Real Estate
Consumer's Agency and Disclosure Act; throughly explains
Brokerage Options; illustrates the importance and proper
procedure for Disclosure issues, the Chronology and Law
issues mandated by RECAD; and a complete Review of various
concepts of RECAD. This course is one of the most beneficial
courses that we offer.
REAL ESTATE MATH-6 HOURS
INTERNET/CD ROM
This course was designed to provide a review of a licensee's
math skills, reinforcing what is already known and applying
that information to real estate mathematics. In this course,
students will learn to apply formulas and terminology to
real estate mathematics; how to complete a review of settlement
costs and explain it to clients; how to use the rectangular
survey system; and how to use the metes and bounds system.
HOME INSPECTION-6 HOURS
INTERNET/CD ROM
This is a basic course in home inspection. The course covers
the requirements of property inspection and responsibilities
of licensed inspectors; the basic fundamentals of the
exterior components of real property; the components of
interior housing construction; red flags associated with
environmental hazards; and the procedure for inspecting
heating and cooling systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL BASICS-6 HOURS
INTERNET/CD ROM
The goal of this course is to identify environmental
hazards and how they affect the real estate industry,
including environmental factors that may require a
disclosure statement. Topics covered include air quality,
radon, asbestos, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, mold,
ground water, smart growth, and green housing. Students
will learn about the major health effects and remedies of
thse substances, as well as ways of preventing or
eliminating biological pollutants.
Training Classes Below are examples of acceptable subject matter that
may be held in various locations on an announced only basis. For more details contact the school.
The first 90 days in Real Estate
Alabama License Law
RECAD (Real Estate Consumer’s Agency & Disclosure Act)
Real Estate Ethics
Real Estate Financing
Appraisal of Real Estate & Valuation
Fair Housing
Truth in Lending Issues
Establishing Agency Relationships
Agency Disclosure Issues
Creating & Handling Liability
Writing Contracts
Trust Funds-Federal & State Laws
Pinpointing Environmental Issues
Negotiating Techniques
Listing/Buyer Presentations
Writing and Presenting Offers
Marketing Yourself The Use of Public Records Farming Real Estate Dissecting Alabama License Law Staying our of legal trouble Case Studies involving RECAD
All elective continuing education courses and training classes provided by Alabama Real Estate Institute are held on an as announced basis for Topics, dates, hours of credit,
location, and cost will be posted on the Alabama Real
Estate Commission web site and may also be found by
clicking on Upcoming CE Courses
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