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At Continuing Education for Licensing, our staff is committed to helping our students understand not only how our educational programs work, but also the guidelines for starting a new career! Select any link above to learn more about how our programs work or what is required to launch your new career through CELI.
1. Can I apply for a real estate salesperson's license without a sponsoring broker?
2. I understand there are 210 "pre-licensed" hours required to be eligible to take the real estate salesperson's state test. Do any of my college credit hours apply toward these hours?
3. After I am a licensed real estate agent will I need any future education in order to keep my license?
4. How do the state agencies know I have satisfied my license renewal requirement?
5. Do I receive "college credit" hours?
6. What if I have a question or problem during the process of completing a course?
7. How long will I be given to complete my course(s)?
8. What is the difference between this educational program and other program(s)?
9. What is the difference in "online testing" and "proctored testing"?
10. Can I re-take a test if I fail it?
11. I have completed a course and need my Certificate of Completion ASAP. What can be done?
Can I apply for a real estate salesperson's license without a sponsoring broker?
YES. You can take the state test without a sponsoring broker but you will need a sponsoring broker before you can activate your license.
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Can I apply for a real estate salesperson's license without a sponsoring broker?
Yes. You can take the state test without a sponsoring broker but you will need a sponsoring broker before you can act as a licensed agent.
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After I am a licensed real estate agent will I need any future education in order to keep my license?
Yes. You or your sponsoring broker will receive a license renewal notice from The Texas Real Estate Commission prior to your license renewal which will indicate your education requirement. A salesperson licensed PRIOR to Jan. 01, 2006 must complete 30 CORE hours every year for the first 3 years of licensure. A Salesperson who made application ON or AFTER Jan. 01, 2006 must complete 60 CORE hours for their first renewal. Active Salespersons who are not subject to SAE requirements are required to complete MCE for an active license renewal. The MCE requirement is 15 hours, of which 6 hours must be in Legal topics.
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How do the state agencies know I have satisfied my license renewal requirement?
For 30 or 60 hour real estate or inspection or appraisal students, it is YOUR responsibility to submit proof to the appropriate state agency. MCE (3,6,9 or 15 hours) course completions and irrigation CEU's will be submitted to the appropriate state agency by the educational provider.
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Do I receive "college credit" hours?
NO. The hours received for these courses are hours approved through each state agency that governs a particular license and will only satisfy the license requirements set forth by that state agency.
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What if I have a question or problem during the process of completing a course?
Our Business is YOU, the Student. A Program Co-Ordinator is on staff to answer any question or concern you, the student, may have during the course completion process. Use the toll free number listed. The answer to your question is just a phone call away.
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How long will I be given to complete my course(s)?
Students have 180 days from their initial enrollment date to complete courses. For a minimal charge a student is given one opportunity to re-enroll for an additional 90 days on any "expired" course.
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What is the difference between this educational program and some other program(s)?
A Great Deal of Difference. This program offers students a "one on one" educational process which means we welcome your phone calls and are available to answer any question you may have. Unlike some programs that are concerned ONLY with the "bottom line", we are here to educate you. Textbooks (yours to keep) are published and printed by experts in the field, NOT written or printed "in house". Receive your Certificate of Completion from Texas A&M University-Commerce, a university that has been providing quality education for over 100 years.
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What is the difference in "online testing" and "proctored testing"?
Students who have enrolled in a course with online testing will receive an email containing their username/password as well as the link to the online testing site. Online testing offers students a more convenient method in completing their quiz and/or final exam. Students can complete their quiz and/or final exam from any computer as long as they have access to the online testing link. In addition, once the final exam has been completed, the results will be provided immediately and the student will have the option of printing their certificate or having it mailed to them. A proctored test is where the final exam is mailed to a third party and the student completes the final exam at the proctor's location. The main purpose of a proctor is to verify the student's identity and to monitor the student while they are completing their exam. Proctor qualifications are real estate broker, library, school or notary. When the final exam is completed (in the presence of the proctor) there will be a postage paid pre-addressed envelope for the proctor to mail the exam back to the university. Provided the student successfully passed the final exam with a least a 70%, the University will mail a certificate to the student. Express grading and faxing the certificate is also available.
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Can I retake a test if I fail it?
Of course, you can. Students are allowed to re-test on currently active courses as many times as necessary to achieve the passing grade of at least 70%.
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I have completed a course and need my Certificate of Completion ASAP. What can be done?
If you enrolled in a course with online testing you will be given the opportunity to print out the Certificate of Completion. If you enrolled in a course with proctor testing there will be a form you will fill out upon completing your final exam which you can request Express Grading and Faxing of your certificate.
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