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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19
virus and county restrictions on group meetings, we are currently not able to
offer in-person in-classroom courses, but we have several great options
available including live instructor-led Virtual courses using the Zoom virtual
meeting app, or independent study Online-Website courses. We have received rave
reviews from students for our live virtual classes!
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The 6 Steps to Obtain a Missouri Real Estate
License
1.
Complete the 48-Hour Pre-Exam Course
· This course is completed prior to taking the
Missouri Real Estate Licensing Exam at the PSI testing center, choose from
In-Classroom, Live Instructor-Led VIRTUAL, or ONLINE-Website Independent Study
options.
· Called the 48-Hour course because the state
requires a minimum course investment time of 48 hours, our successful students
typically invest an additional 20+ plus hours on study and review.
· The sole purpose of the Pre-Exam course is to
prepare the student to pass the licensing exam.
· Receive a certificate of completion after
passing the 48-Hour Pre-Exam end of course test.
· Your 48-Hour Pre-Exam certificate of completion will have a six-month expiration date, by which you must complete all of the steps to obtain a license and have your license application in the hands of the state.
2.
Take & pass the Missouri Real Estate
Licensing Exam through PSI Testing Center
· We recommend taking the PSI licensing exam as
soon after passing the 48-Hour Pre-Exam course as possible for the
statistically best chance of success.
· You will need to pass both the National and
State portions of the exam.
· Download the PSI Candidate Handbook for more
information about the licensing exam HERE
3.
Complete the 24-Hour Missouri Real Estate
Practice (MREP) Course
· This course may be completed as an at home reading
course (with printed book) or an online-website course, depending on the
package that you purchase.
· Must be completed AFTER passing the
48-Hour Pre-Exam course and we recommend that you wait to complete the course
after passing the licensing exam.
· Receive a certificate of completion after
passing the 24-Hour MREP end of course test.
4.
Register for a Background Check & Complete
Fingerprinting
· A state and federal criminal history background check and
fingerprinting must be completed by a state approved vendor in order to obtain
a real estate license in Missouri.
· See further down this webpage for more
information or contact the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) at (573)
751-2628.
5.
Find a Broker to Affiliate With
· As a licensed real estate salesperson, you are
required to affiliate with (work with) a broker.
· Finding a broker to affiliate with is easy, as
most residential real estate companies are looking for new agents, including
our own Coldwell Banker Realty Gundaker.
· See further down this webpage for more
information on how to find a broker to affiliate with.
6.
Apply for Your Missouri Salesperson’s
Real Estate License
· The broker that you have chosen to affiliate
with will sign your license application and send it to the Missouri Real Estate
Commission (MREC).
· Your license application must be submitted and
received by the MREC prior to the six-month expiration date of your 48-Hour
Pre-Exam certificate of completion. Applications received after the expiration
date will be denied by the MREC. Your expiration date is printed on the bottom
of your 48-Hour Pre-Exam certificate.
· Once your application is processed and accepted,
the MREC will send your license to be held by your selected broker.
Course Type Options –
In-Classroom / Virtual Hybrid / Online-Website
48-Hour Pre-Exam –
In-Classroom: (Currently
not being offered due to COVID)
The
Pre-Exam IN-CLASSROOM courses meet in person in a traditional classroom setting
with an instructor and run seven 7-hour sessions. The state requires a minimum
of 48-hours to be spent in the classroom, although successful students will typically
spend an additional 20+ hours of study time outside of class. 100% class time attendance
is required for credit – No exceptions. Students must pass an
in-class final to pass the course. Students that do not pass the in-class final
will be given additional independent home study time and then be required to
pass an end of course test to receive a certificate of completion. Uncompleted
courses expire after six months. Check HERE for available In-Classroom
options.
48-Hour Pre-Exam – Live Instructor-Led VIRTUAL HYBRID Course:
The
Pre-Exam VIRTUAL HYBRID courses are instructor-led and presented live via the
Zoom virtual meeting app. The course is called “hybrid” because it is part virtual
with an instructor (32 of the 48 hours) and part independent study at home. Successful
students will typically spend 20+ hours of study time in addition to the minimum required 48-hour total. The live
virtual sessions meet for eight 4-hour sessions using the Zoom virtual meeting
app. Attendance is mandatory for the first session. No make-up is available for
missed sessions and virtual sessions are not allowed to be recorded. Students
that miss even one session statistically have a much lower chance of passing –
So plan to attend all sessions. Passing an end of course test is required to
receive a certificate of completion. Students are allowed two attempts to pass
the end of course test. Uncompleted courses expire after 6 months. Check HERE for available Virtual
Hybrid options.
48-Hour Pre-Exam – Independent Study ONLINE-WEBSITE:
The
Pre-Exam ONLINE-WEBSITE independent study course is completed 100% online at
the student’s own pace and schedule. Online students should plan to be disciplined
in scheduling and completing their course study time, and for statistically best
results we recommend completing the course in 30 days or less. Our instructors
are available by phone to answer questions. Passing an end of course test is
required to receive a certificate of completion. The 72-Hour Online-Website
course package contains both the 48-Hour Pre-Exam and 24-Hour MREP courses plus
a bonus free Exam Prep Edge study app program. Online-Website courses expire after six months.
A one-month extension will be granted at no charge. Further extensions or
reactivations are available for a 20% charge of the current retail price of the
course for each 30-day extension up to 12 months. Watch a video about our Online-Website pre-licensing course HERE. Register HERE for Online-Website
courses.
24-Hour Missouri Real Estate Practice (MREP) Course:
The
24-Hour MREP course is the second course required to obtain a real estate
salesperson license and purchased in a package along with the 48-Hour Pre-Exam course. The
MREP course is a fairly simple course that does not require instructor guidance
to easily pass the end of course test. For students purchasing the 48-Hour Pre-Exam
course as the In-Classroom or Virtual Hybrid package, the MREP course will be
completed as an at-home reading course using a printed book with an online end
of course test. For students purchasing the Online-Website 72-Hour
Pre-Licensing Package, the MREP course will be completed 100% online. The MREP
course MUST be completed AFTER the 48-Hour Pre-Exam course for credit
and we recommend that it is completed after passing the PSI licensing exam, as it
will not enhance your ability to pass. Uncompleted MREP courses expire 6 months
after completing the 48-Hour Pre-Exam course, or 6 months after purchase, if
purchased separately.
Click HERE to register
Cost of the Pre-License “CBG Value Package”
Our
In-Classroom, Virtual Hybrid, and Online-Website “CBG Value Packages” offer both courses you need to
complete for your Missouri real estate salesperson’s license at a single discounted
price, saving $99.
The
Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) requires 2 pre-license courses:
Course
#1: 48-Hour Pre-Exam Course……………………………regular price $375
Course
#2: 24-Hour Missouri Real Estate Practice Course…… regular
price $199
$574
Total for CBG
Value Package (You save $99)*: ….……….......…….…….......……….. $475*
*All CBG Value Packages are priced the same
for In-Classroom, Live Instructor-Led Virtual, or Online-Website Independent
Study
Please
Note: Tuition payments
are due in full at the time of registration. We are unable to break the tuition
into multiple payments and do not offer financial aid. We only accept Visa or
Mastercard credit/debit cards for payment – If you would like to pay by cash or
check, we recommend purchasing a Visa gift card from a local retailer for the
tuition amount and use the Visa gift card for registration.
Click HERE to
register
What is the Total Cost
to Get a Real Estate License?
Many
people ask what the costs are to obtain a real estate license – You should
expect the following fees:
CBG
Value Package (48-Hr & 24-Hr Courses)
|
$475.00
|
PSI
Licensing Exam
|
$62.00
|
Background
Check & Fingerprinting
|
$41.75
|
Missouri
License Application Fee
|
$90.00
|
Total
to Obtain a Missouri Salesperson’s Real Estate License:
|
*$668.75
|
*Please note that these fees may change without
notice. Contact the MREC for the most current and up to date information.
Once
you obtain your license additional fees, insurance and real estate board
membership dues may be required. We recommend that you speak to the broker with
which you are planning to affiliate (work with) to discuss fees you may incur after
you obtain a license.
Background Check &
Fingerprinting Requirement
As
a condition of licensure, all new real estate license applicants are required
to have a Missouri and federal background check done by the Missouri State Highway
Patrol (MSHP) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and have
fingerprinting completed by the current state vendor IDEMIA (Identigo). Any previously conducted background checks cannot be used – You must complete a new background check for
your license application. For more information about the
background/fingerprinting check requirement see the Missouri Real Estate
Commission’s FAQs HERE
or the MREC’s Information About Criminal Convictions HERE.
Our school is not able to determine if any background issues will be accepted
by the MREC. If you have questions regarding the background check and fingerprinting requirement,
we recommend that you contact the Missouri Real Estate Commission at (573)
751-2628.
Finding a Broker to
Affiliate With
As
a Missouri real estate salesperson, you are required to work under the
supervision of a broker. This is called “affiliating” with a broker and this
broker will hold your real estate license. Finding a broker to work with is
very different than finding a traditional job... Instead of applying with a
broker and waiting to hear whether they would like to work with you, it is just
the opposite – Most residential real estate brokers are currently looking for new agents,
including our own Coldwell Banker Realty Gundaker. YOU get to choose which
broker you would like to affiliate with and think would be the best match for
your personality, style, and training/support needs. Although we can tell you
everything you need to know about getting a license, a broker can tell
you everything you need to know about being an agent and many brokers
are happy to meet with you to discuss your options even before you have completed the
licensing process. If you would like to consider joining Coldwell Banker Realty
you can find more information HERE*
FREE
BROKER INTERVIEW TOOLS:
Deciding on a broker to affiliate with (work with) can be overwhelming –
Different companies offer different commission splits, agent support, marketing
support, training/workshops, IT support, etc. Knowing what questions to ask in
an interview can be crucial to making the best decision. To help, we have
developed interview tools including a list of 20-questions to ask and a list of
important things to consider. To download these tools, click on the links
below.
“20-Questions
to Ask a Broker/Manager”*
-- Download HERE
“Other
Things to Consider When Choosing a Broker”* -- Download HERE
*These materials are not intended to recruit,
induce, encourage, or solicit licensees for membership or affiliation with any
organization, nor are they meant to advertise the merits of any organization.
We encourage licensees and licensee candidates to carefully interview and
compare brokers before making their own decision on an organization with which to
affiliate.
Do I Have to Work for
Coldwell Banker Realty Gundaker?
No…
Students that attend our school are not required to affiliate with (work with) Coldwell
Banker Realty Gundaker, nor does the CBG School of Real Estate attempt to
recruit our students. We recommend that our students make their own decision
with whom to affiliate. Many of Coldwell Banker Realty Gundaker’s competitor
brokers send their recruits to our school because they trust our program and
know their recruits will be in good hands. However, if you would like to
consider joining Coldwell Banker Realty Gundaker you can find more information HERE*
*These materials are not intended to recruit,
induce, encourage, or solicit licensees for membership or affiliation with any
organization, nor are they meant to advertise the merits of any organization.
We encourage licensees and licensee candidates to carefully interview and
compare brokers before making their own decision on an organization with which to
affiliate
Missouri License for
Agents Licensed in Another State
If
you currently hold a real estate license in another state and would like to
obtain a license in Missouri, we recommend that you first contact the Missouri
Real Estate Commission (MREC) at (573) 751-2628 for details on the state
reciprocity and licensing requirements for your situation. To obtain a Missouri
license, you will likely need to pass the STATE portion of the PSI licensing
exam, complete the 24-Hour Missouri Real Estate Practice (MREP) course, and
complete a background/fingerprinting check for a Missouri and federal criminal
history. You will also need a written license certification (no more than three
months old) from the real estate commission of the state you already have a
license.
24-Hour
Missouri Real Estate (MREP) Course:
The
24-Hour MREP course is offered as either an at-home reading course using a
printed book and online end of course test, or as an online-website course that
is completed 100% online. The MREP course is a fairly simple course that does
not require instructor guidance to easily pass the end of course test. This
course will not enhance your ability to pass the state licensing exam – We recommend
purchasing the Missouri State Pre-Exam STUDY PACKET to prepare for the state
portion of the licensing exam. Uncompleted MREP courses expire 6 months after
purchase.
Missouri
State Pre-Exam STUDY PACKET:
Our
school offers an exclusive Missouri State Pre-Exam Study Packet designed for
students who already have a real estate salesperson’s license in another state
and need to pass the STATE only portion of the Missouri licensing exam. This
optional packet is for study purposes only and is NOT for credit towards obtaining
a license. Included are printed study notes, sample questions, math tutorial
videos, a sample test, and audio reviewing the sample test.
To
Purchase:
24-Hour
MREP course (At-Home Reading course or Online-Website course) $199 – Register HERE
Missouri
State Pre-Exam Study Packet (Does not include the MREP course) $49 – Register HERE
Weather Information
Registered
students will be contacted by email if classes are postponed or cancelled due
to the weather. Generally, if the Parkway School District is closed due to
weather, we are closed as well. However, there may be exceptions… Check your
email for details.
Need Help?
At
any time, if you have questions or need information, please do not hesitate to
give us a call or send an email. We are here and happy to help! Contact us HERE or call us at (314) 298-5081.
Please keep in mind that we are often monitoring classes or working with
students and instructors and unable to receive or return phone calls immediately – You may receive a quicker response through email. Please be sure to
include your first and last name in your emails so that we know who you are. To
email contact us HERE. If
you are a current student seeking assistance from an instructor, you may
contact your class instructor at the phone number or email address listed in
your introduction packet OR contact us HERE.
Other Very Important
Information
REFUNDS: No refunds will be given less than 72-hours
prior to the first session for In-Classroom or Virtual courses. No refunds once
course materials have been delivered/accessed. No refunds will be given for students
that do not show for the first course session. For Online-Website registrations,
review the refund policy posted HERE.
PAYMENT
OPTIONS: Tuition
payments are due in full at the time of registration. We are unable to break
the tuition into multiple payments and do not offer financial aid. We only accept Visa or Mastercard credit/debit cards for
payment – If you would like to pay by cash or check, we recommend purchasing a
Visa gift card from a local retailer for the tuition amount and use the Visa
gift card for registration. Class registrations are not taken in person or over the phone.
TRANSFERS: Requests to transfer to a future course
made prior to start of the originally registered course require approval from
the school administrator and may incur a $50 transfer fee. Independent study or
Online-Website students may transfer to an In-Classroom or Virtual course
option for no extra charge, if the transfer occurs within 30-days of original independent
study or Online-Website course purchase.
LATE
ARRIVALS: Please take
weather, traffic and technology issues into consideration and arrive/logon 15
minutes prior to the start of In-Classroom or Virtual course sessions. Late-arrivals
may be assessed a $50 fee to be transferred to a future course. No refunds will
be given for students that do not show for the first course session. Virtual
students may be placed in a virtual waiting room before the instructor starts
the session – Do not panic; We will let you in before the session starts.
TECHNOLOGY
ISSUES: The CBG School
is not responsible for a student’s slow internet connection, internet outage,
or device failure and make-up sessions are not available. For instructor or
school internet outages during Virtual courses, an optional make-up session
will be provided.
COURSE
EXPIRATIONS: Incomplete
48-Hour Pre-Exam courses expire 6-months from purchase date or first session
date, whichever is later. Incomplete 24-Hour MREP courses expire 6-months after
completion of the 48-Hour Pre-Exam course, or 6-months after purchase if
purchased individually or your 48-Hour Pre-Exam course has expired.. For Online-Website courses, see the expiration policy
posted HERE. A
repeat student discount may be available for up to a year past the
original first-time course purchase – For information contact the school administrator HERE.
LEGAL
NAME REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION:
Class certificates must be issued with your legal first and last name as it
appears on your legal ID and will appear on your real estate license. If you
have registered for a course using a nickname or any name other than your legal
name, please contact us HERE
so that we can update your registration.
CLASSROOM
LOCATION: In-Classroom
courses, unless otherwise noted, will take place at the Coldwell Banker
Gundaker School of Real Estate, 2458 Old Dorsett Rd, Suite 120, Maryland
Heights, MO 63043. Be sure to check your course confirmation to verify the classroom
location.
VISITING
OUR OFFICE: Because we
are often conducing classes, and sometimes work from home, visitors are seen by
appointment only. Call us at (314) 298-5081 or email us HERE to make an appointment.
Class registrations are not taken in person – Please go HERE to register for
classes.
Thank you for choosing the Coldwell
Banker Gundaker School of Real Estate!