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Iowa Real Estate Licensing Courses

Online real estate courses to help you become a real estate agent. Join our partnered Iowa real estate school and receive a discount on courses.

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How to Get Your Real Estate License

1. Enroll in accredited pre-licensing program

You must enroll in a state-accredited pre-licensing program to fulfill the state’s educational requirement. That’s where US Realty Training comes in. We are partnered with a leading, accredited real estate school that provides pre-licensing courses to earn your course certificates at a discount to you.

2. Earn your course certificates

After completing the pre-licensing program, you will receive your course certificates. Your certificates are proof that you have fulfilled the educational requirement and that you’re ready for the real estate exam.

3. Pass the real estate exam

Passing the real estate exam shows that you have learned and understood the necessary education to be a real estate agent. After passing, you are awarded your real estate license and can start your real estate career!

What to Expect

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In Iowa, you must complete a 60-hour pre-license course approved by the Iowa Real Estate Commission before applying for a real estate license. We've partnered with a company to provide online pre-licensing courses that include chapter quizzes and a final exam, with opportunities for retakes if needed.

Topics included in the course:

We recommend Real Estate Finance as we’ve seen it be heavily represented on the state exam, and it’s always good to know basic math as a real estate agent!
Available Electives
  • Real Estate Business Overview
  • Iowa Real Estate License Law and Requirements
  • Agency Relationships and Contracts
  • Property Ownership and Rights
  • Title Transfer and Deeds
  • Real Estate Financing Principles
  • Real Property Valuation and Appraisal
  • Real Estate Practice and Procedures
  • Ethical Standards and Fair Housing
  • We recommend Real Estate Finance as we’ve seen it be heavily represented on the state exam, and it’s always good to know basic math as a real estate agent!

    What's Included

    REQUIRED COURSES:

    Unlimited Access for 6 months from your purchase date.
    The Online Only Program is an affordable, self-paced option offering the required online coursework in order to apply for the state exam and your real estate license. These courses are prerequisites, but do not cover everything you will be tested on for the state exam. This is why we include a state exam prep which features digital flashcards and unlimited practice exams to help you pass on your first try!

    • Real Estate Practice
    • Real Estate Principles
    We recommend Real Estate Finance as we’ve seen it be heavily represented on the state exam, and it’s always good to know basic math as a real estate agent!

    Our user-friendly student portal is where you'll access your e-Books, review printable flashcards, take chapter quizzes, pass course final exams, utilize our state exam prep and so much more.

    Unlimited Access for 6 months from your purchase date.
    The Online Only Program is an affordable, self-paced option offering the required online coursework in order to apply for the state exam and your real estate license. These courses are prerequisites, but do not cover everything you will be tested on for the state exam. This is why we include a state exam prep which features digital flashcards and unlimited practice exams to help you pass on your first try!

    REQUIRED COURSES:

    • Real Estate Practice
    • Real Estate Principles

    Our user-friendly student portal is where you'll access your e-Books, review printable flashcards, take chapter quizzes, pass course final exams, utilize our state exam prep and so much more.

    Each course includes 15 chapter videos ∼Approximately 60 hours of video content UPDATED in 2023!

    The Live Training + Online Program gives you the state-mandated textbook material plus supplemental* training to prepare you for a successful career in real estate. This 3-month program includes live instruction (Webinar or In-Person) and online coursework for the following REQUIRED COURSES:

    • Real Estate Practice
    • Real Estate Principles
    • Real Estate Finance

    These courses are prerequisites, but do not cover everything you'll be tested on for the state exam. This is why we include a state exam prep which features digital flashcards and unlimited practice exams to help you pass on your first try!

    FREQUENCY OF TRAINING -- (How many classes are included?)
    If you choose weekdays - 2 times a week (6 two-hour sessions a month)
    If you choose Saturdays - once a week (3 four-hour sessions a month)

    Classes are held for the first 3 weeks of each month, and the 4th week you will have off to take the quizzes and complete the course final exam online.

    DURATION OF CLASSES -- (How long do I have access to the classes?)

    You will receive 3 consecutive months of training. You will cover 1 course a month. Concurrently, you receive 6 months of online access to the courses to read the e-Books, take chapter quizzes, and pass the course final exams. Keep in mind, the chapter quizzes and course exams are OPEN BOOK!

    IN-PERSON TRAINING SCHEDULE
    Varies depending on the location. Click the link above to check out the current list of in-person locations!

    WEBINAR TRAINING SCHEDULE
    • Mondays & Wednesdays: 10AM-12PM or 7PM-9PM PT
    • Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11AM-1PM, 6PM-8PM or 7PM-9PM PT
    • Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT

    *Supplemental Training is optional to the required online material and does not cover every topic in all 3 textbooks. This training, led by experienced realtors, will help you understand the important vocabulary and concepts from the textbooks, show you how they apply to day-to-day situations as an agent, and get your questions answered while networking with fellow classmates.

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