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Quinn Eliason, Real estate student in Orem Utah (Vivint Smart Home)

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I have used Duane Homer(now online) for years. 

Mar 25, 2018 04:35 AM
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Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

I go to the CE Courses offered by my local board. It isn't a bad idea to look into private instructors classes too. Some are really good teachers. 

Mar 25, 2018 04:57 AM
Rainmaker
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

My favorite course of all time is selling to your SOI Quinn Eliason .

Mar 25, 2018 03:10 PM
Rainmaker
957,092
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

I enjoyed the GRI and MCNE courses, since I took the MCNE courses in 3 separate states, the cost was much higher, but absolutely worth it! These go way beyond the needed CE, I highly recommend them after you do your first couple of deals.

Mar 25, 2018 09:19 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Check with your local board, usually they offer CE classes close to you.

Mar 25, 2018 05:13 AM
Rainmaker
5,116,528
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I take mine locally... they wouldn't be applicable to you if you're not in NC. Besides, what does "best" mean? 

Mar 25, 2018 05:04 AM
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3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Here in NH i love the online CE courses so i can do them in my free time and not waste a day or 2 or 3. 

Mar 25, 2018 04:56 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, Destin BeachPro
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

What is your definition of best course? Very subjective question and answers to follow.

Mar 25, 2018 04:33 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I recommend reading the law about continuing education for your state.  Here's why:  In California most people would tell you that you need to sit for 40 hours of education, either online or in a classroom.  The fact of the matter is, CALIFORNIA LAW only requires that you pass an exam covering 40 hours of material.  There is no requirement to sit in a classroom or computer screen for 40 hours!!  I use a site that is specific to California and I can knock out my 40 hours in about 40 minutes, spread over 3 days (we can only take 15 hours of exams per day).

 

That's why I say read the law, I save 39 hours every 4 years and any courses I do take are because it's a subject I want to learn, not because I'm trying to check off a box for the state.

Mar 25, 2018 06:04 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Career Compass

Mar 25, 2018 04:13 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

We have the best at KW, that is why we are the top Training company.  Let me know if you are interested in attending a few.

Mar 25, 2018 02:40 PM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

Best? Cheap?  

I have taken classes from two "teachers of the year"...they were both the absolute worst!

Learn all you can...particularly read from your state real estate commission handbook.  The more you learn the more you will realize that others know nothing.

Eve

Mar 25, 2018 08:58 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Call KW to find out !

Mar 25, 2018 06:52 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good luck.

Mar 25, 2018 03:22 AM
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402,010
John Wiley
Fort Myers, FL
Lee County, FL, ECO Broker, GRI, SRES,GREEN,PSA

I make good use of our Associations classes. They have a great variety and try to bring in top quality instructors.

In fact, in August, they are offering a Seminar at Sea. 4 night cruise to Bahamas and 14 hrs of CE credit. Now that sounds like a great way to get some classes.

Mar 26, 2018 08:23 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Quinn Eliason - I am sure there are some local schools in UT.

Mar 25, 2018 10:47 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

 cheapest and fastest. I do not see much value in most CE online courses that are not updated most of the time.

Mar 25, 2018 10:21 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I like in-class courses.

Mar 25, 2018 07:15 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Kaplan does a pretty good job. 

Mar 25, 2018 05:52 PM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

We have used McKissock ... and/or our local Board holds the CE Classes at the office or on-line.

Mar 25, 2018 04:09 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

No doubt it varies by area, and CE courses would have to be applicable in your state, so what I use would not matter. I would ask some local agents who have been in the business for a while.

Mar 25, 2018 02:41 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I often used Rockwell here in Washington but I don't think they are in Utah.  Check the leaderboard for Utah and ask those agents.

Mar 25, 2018 12:00 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     In Florida, I need 24 hours continuing education every 2 years to maintain my license.  I use an online school (Bert Rodgers).   Ask the agents in your Board or Association where they take their CE.

Mar 25, 2018 11:07 AM
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1,242,204
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

There are so many of them. Suggest you sign up the better ones. When they have >40% off enroll.  Cost for CA was $39 with discount good for 4 years.

Mar 25, 2018 10:52 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your broker should be able to provide good advice for you.

Mar 25, 2018 10:00 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

in MA, I do my CE online and I refer all licensing to American Real Estate Academy or Bill Morgan...

Mar 25, 2018 08:48 AM
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544,014
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Depends on your preference for online or classroom.

Mar 25, 2018 08:33 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

That will vary by area, what local boards provide, and what one deems "the best" ... 

Mar 25, 2018 08:23 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Go local, and ask local agents.  A

Mar 25, 2018 07:51 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Probable would depend on the state you live in.

Mar 25, 2018 07:05 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Quinn Eliason The courses given for continuing education are approved by the State Real Estate Board on an individual school basis. All the courses are within their guidelines. The learning value is in the class room instructor who gives the course unless you take it online or by correspondence.

Mar 25, 2018 07:02 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

First Tuesday....excellent on all counts

Mar 25, 2018 06:51 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

We use onlinecourseproviders.com in Arizona

Mar 25, 2018 06:31 AM
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Lesley Wilson-VanGoethem
Innovative Realty Solutions Group - Winter Springs, FL
Residential Real Estate Broker Associate

Our local association has some great CE classes that are pertinent to everyday business, and of course offer Certification and Designations.
GRI , ABR and AHWD  were 3 of my favorite. We also have a new one that our members spearheaded and that is Gold Key Certification, Excellence in Professionalism. They got it approved for 7 CE and  for the first 2 years was free to our members, now is $10,

Mar 25, 2018 06:18 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Look for and take local recommendations!

Mar 25, 2018 06:16 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

You could ask the folks in your state board of Realtors.

Mar 25, 2018 05:36 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

It can be very local, check with your association or search online.

Mar 25, 2018 05:36 AM
Rainmaker
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Good question and great answers. I hope it helps you. 

Oct 20, 2018 10:56 PM
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Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Good answers are here. I hope you find the best one. 

Oct 19, 2018 09:06 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I take whatever classes appeal to me now for my continuing education.

Mar 28, 2018 06:55 AM
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Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

whatever you decide avoid Agent Professor in Utah.

Mar 25, 2018 01:41 PM
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Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

Quinn, It depends on how you learn best. No one answer is best for all. I do most of my renewal classes online, but I've attended many in live classes too.  Some subjects need the give & take only an inperson teacher can provide, others are just fine to do at your own pace at home. 

Mar 25, 2018 01:17 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

I have used an on-line company - First Tuesday - for my most recent needs. Very satisfied with the outcome. Caveat: I think they only offer California licensing and renewal courses. www.firsttuesday.us

Mar 25, 2018 08:30 AM