Continuing Education in Iowa
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12-Hr. Iowa CE Package #1 (with Ethics course)
Bronze Package- Ethical Excellence: Raising the Bar (4 mandatory hours)
- Assistance Animals and Fair Housing (4 elective hours
- Residential Property Management Essentials (4 elective hours)
12-Hr. Iowa CE Package #2
Silver Package- Ethical Excellence: Raising the Bar (4 mandatory hours)
- Assistance Animals and Fair Housing (4 elective hours
- Residential Property Management Essentials (4 elective hours)
24-Hr. Iowa Partial CE Package (with Ethics course)
Gold Package- Assistance Animals And Fair Housing (4 elective hours)
- Section 1031 Tax-Deferred
- Exchanges (3 elective hours)
- Marketing, Advertising, and Social
- Media Compliance (4 elective hours)
24-Hr. Iowa Electives CE Package
Platinum Package- Assistance Animals And Fair Housing (4 elective hours)
- Section 1031 Tax-Deferred
- Exchanges (3 elective hours)
- Marketing, Advertising, and Social
- Media Compliance (4 elective hours)
Individual Courses
Not ready for a package? Purchase each course separately at your own pace. All courses are required for ia licensure.
Marketing, Advertising, and Social Media Compliance
The internet is rich with promotional opportunities. Whether it’s a post on Facebook or a tweet linking to your new listing, a status update on LinkedIn, a virtual home tour on YouTube, or photo...
Personal Safety
Attacks on real estate professionals have made headlines at an alarmingly more frequent rate in recent years. After an incident where a licensee is harmed, everyone vows to do better, and the topic of...
Current Issues: Cooperation, Negotiation, iBuyers, and Disaster Preparedness
Real estate is a dynamic industry, and that’s one of the reasons it’s an enjoyable, challenging, and interesting career. The industry is ever-changing to adapt to a transforming marketplac...
Did You Serve? Identifying Homebuying Advantages for Veterans
With more than 20 million veterans living in the U.S. today, real estate professionals can provide a valuable service to a strong client base by walking in their eligibility shoes. If the...
Document Diligence: Safeguarding Your Transactions
A veteran broker once said, "No one ever failed in this business because of the paperwork." It's true: Real estate is a relationship-based business. However, to protect consumers and you...
Ethical Excellence: Raising the Bar
There’s a reason real estate agents often rank among the least trusted professionals in the U.S. But what can you do to improve the public’s perception? And what should you do when you run...
Advocating for Short Sale Clients
Tactics that work with motivated, excited sellers don't always translate well when working with short sale sellers and short sale buyers. Add lender approvals, junior lien holders, and inflexible...
Assistance Animals And Fair Housing
Must a property manager accept a tenant's emotional support animal, and under what conditions? What proof can a property manager or landlord require of a tenant who claims a need for an emotional...
Breaking Barriers: Fair Housing
On the heels of the 50-year anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, we review the evolution of fair housing law and look at new and proposed fair housing protections. Fair housing law evolve...
Diversity: Your Kaleidoscope of Clients
The real estate market reflects our nation's diverse population, and the successful real estate professional understands and adapts to each client's needs. What's new in fair...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Iowa
Renewal Date: 12/31 every three years
All individual real estate licenses are issued for three-year terms, counting the remaining portion of the year of issue as a full year. All individual licenses expire on December 31 of the third year of the license term. As a requirement of license renewal in an active status, each real estate licensee shall complete a minimum of 36 hours of approved programs, courses or activities. The continuing education must be completed during the three calendar years of the license term and cannot be carried over to another license. During each three-year renewal period a course may be taken for credit only once. A course may be repeated for credit only if the course numbers and instructors are different. Approved courses in the following subjects shall be completed to renew a license to active status.
Hours Required: 36 hours
12 hours – Mandatory hours 8 hours law update 4 hours ethics 24 hours – Elective hours Note: per Iowa state regulations, a maximum of 24 hours of continuing education may be taken by distance learning each three-year renewal period.
Reporting
The state does not require schools to report course completions.
Expiration Date of Course:
Courses expire 6 months from the date of purchase per Iowa rules. Each course expiration date will be listed in your account.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
How long do I have to complete the course?
You have up to 12 months to complete your course from the date of enrollment. Most students complete their courses within 2-4 weeks.
Is this course approved by the state?
Yes, all of our courses are approved by the appropriate state regulatory agencies and meet all licensing requirements.
What if I need help during my course?
Our dedicated support team is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM EST. You can reach us by phone, email, or live chat.
Can I access the course on my mobile device?
Yes! Our courses are fully mobile-responsive and can be accessed on any device with an internet connection.
What payment options are available?
We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and offer payment plans for qualifying purchases.