Alabama Real Estate Salesperson Prelicense Course

The 60-Hour Prelicnse Course is a prerequisite to sitting for the Alabama State Exam. Upon completion of this course and successfully completing a final exam with a passing score of 75 or above will be issued credits with the Alabama Real Estate Commission and AMP (testing firm) which will qualify a person to sit for the State Exam. Upon passing the State Exam with a score of 70 or better will be issued a temporary salesperson license. Alabama Real Estate Commission has approved this course to be taught by the Alabama Real Estate Institute.

Learning Objectives

• Learn various terms associated with real estate.
• Learn about persons and transactions exempt from licensing requirements.
• Understand the structure and function of the Alabama Real Estate Commission.
• Learn the quorum rules and regulations for the Alabama Real Estate Commission.
• Learn about and understand the requirements for a receiving and maintaining a license.
• Understand the examination process.
• Learn about temporary license issuance and requirements for a reciprocal license.
• Learn about out-of-state co-brokerage agreement as stated in the administrative code.
• Understand the duties and responsibilities of a qualifying broker.
• Learn about renewal and Continuing Education Requirements.
• Understand the process for examination and licensure.
• Learn about rules and regulations governing real estate schools, instructors and courses.
• Understand the Continuing Education requirements (including course content) and exemptions pertaining to Continuing Education.
• Understand Prelicense and Post License Course requirements.
• Be aware of student participation standards in Real Estate Courses and approval of Distance Education Courses.
• Know the purpose of the recovery fund.
• Be aware of the fees paid to the fund, notification of legal action and payment from the fund.
• Learn when licensees are not covered by the fund.
• Understand the difference between the Recovery Fund and Errors and Omissions Insurance.
• Learn the disciplinary action procedure.
• Learn the appeals and the appeal process.
• Understand deposit of funds, estimated closing statement, probable cause determination, hearings, and office inspections.

Learning Strategies:

• We encourage classroom participation to ensure a more complete understanding of the subject matter.
• Dividing the class into work groups for discussing and answering quizzes; then the correct answers are given to entire class.
• Each segment begins with a quiz to allow the student to realize their knowledge base of the topic to be discussed and to peak their interest.
• PowerPoint presentations are used to capture attention, create more excitement and enthusiasm, and make the learning process more retainable.
• Handouts, examples, illustrations, books, manuals, and pertinent information are given to each student for study guides and future reference.

 For dates of campus or classroom course click on the "Classroom Schedule" on the left of the home page.

For a classroom registration form click on this link Registration Form

For online course click on the link to register for 60-Hour Prelicense Course