Course Descriptions
Advance School of Real Estate offers AREC-approved courses for every stage of your real estate or property management career in Arkansas.
Real Estate Sales
Arkansas Real Estate Commission-approved courses for individuals pursuing or maintaining a real estate sales license.
Real Estate Sales Pre-License
Pre-LicenseThis 60-hour course provides the foundational knowledge required to sit for the Arkansas real estate salesperson license examination. Topics include Arkansas real estate law, contracts, agency relationships, property ownership, financing, closing procedures, and professional ethics. Completion satisfies the AREC pre-license education requirement for salesperson applicants. The 60-hour certificate has no expiration for salesperson applicants.
Topics Covered
- Arkansas Real Estate Law
- Contracts and Agency Relationships
- Property Ownership and Rights
- Real Estate Finance
- Closing Procedures
- Professional Ethics and Standards
Real Estate Sales Post-License
Post-LicenseThis 18-hour course is required for newly licensed Arkansas real estate salespersons and must be completed within 6 months of initial licensure. The AREC post-license curriculum consists of three 6-hour modules. Note: any one of the three modules may also satisfy a licensee's annual 7-hour continuing education requirement, provided it is not simultaneously applied to the post-license requirement.
Topics Covered
- Practical Application of Real Estate Principles
- Client Representation
- Listing and Buyer Agreements
- Negotiation Strategies
- Arkansas Regulatory Compliance
Real Estate Continuing Education
Continuing EducationArkansas requires active real estate licensees to complete 7 hours of continuing education annually to renew their license for the upcoming calendar year. Renewal must be completed by September 30 to avoid a penalty. Our CE courses cover current Arkansas real estate law updates, fair housing requirements, agency law, and other AREC-approved topics.
Topics Covered
- Arkansas Real Estate Law Updates
- Fair Housing Requirements
- Agency Law
- AREC-Approved Topics
- Ethics and Professional Conduct
Property Management
Arkansas Real Estate Commission-approved courses for individuals pursuing or maintaining a property management license or property management broker license.
Arkansas Property Management Pre-License
Pre-LicenseThis course prepares students to sit for the Arkansas property management license examination. Topics include Arkansas property management law, landlord-tenant relationships, lease agreements, property maintenance responsibilities, security deposits, eviction procedures, and fair housing compliance specific to property management.
Topics Covered
- Arkansas Property Management Law
- Landlord-Tenant Relationships
- Lease Agreements
- Property Maintenance
- Security Deposits and Evictions
- Fair Housing in Property Management
Arkansas Property Management Post-License
Post-LicenseRequired for newly licensed Arkansas property managers within 6 months of initial licensure. This course provides practical training in day-to-day property management operations, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination, owner reporting, and compliance with Arkansas property management regulations.
Topics Covered
- Property Management Operations
- Tenant Screening and Selection
- Rent Collection and Accounting
- Maintenance Coordination
- Owner Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
Property Management Continuing Education
Continuing EducationMaintain your active Arkansas property management license with required continuing education. Our CE courses address current changes in Arkansas property management law, updated fair housing regulations, lease agreement best practices, and other topics required by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission.
Topics Covered
- Arkansas Property Management Law Updates
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Lease Agreement Best Practices
- AREC Required Topics
Property Management Broker Pre-License
Broker Pre-LicenseDesigned for experienced property managers seeking to advance to the broker level, this course covers the advanced knowledge required to sit for the Arkansas property management broker license examination. Topics include broker responsibilities, trust accounts, supervision of licensees, business management, and advanced Arkansas property management law.
Topics Covered
- Broker Responsibilities and Duties
- Trust Account Management
- Supervision of Licensees
- Business Management
- Advanced Arkansas Property Management Law
Property Management Broker Post-License
Broker Post-LicenseRequired for newly licensed Arkansas property management brokers within 6 months of initial licensure. This course addresses the practical responsibilities of operating a property management brokerage, including office management, staff supervision, compliance oversight, risk management, and advanced client relationship management.
Topics Covered
- Brokerage Operations and Management
- Staff Supervision and Training
- Compliance Oversight
- Risk Management
- Advanced Client Relationships
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