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4155 E Jewell Ave Suite 405
Denver, CO 80222 303-363-9882
Online Education Catalog
Approved and Regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board
Catalog Rev 01/26/2016
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Table of Contents
MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 3
SCHOOL OWNERSHIP & FACULTY ............................................................................................................ 3
PRE-REQUISITE FOR ENROLLMENT ......................................................................................................... 3
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................... 3
PROGRESS POLICY ......................................................................................................................................... 3
SYSTEM FOR SCORING TESTS & REPORTING GRADES ...................................................................... 4
COURSES OFFERED BY COLORADO REAL ESTATE SCHOOL ........................................................... 4
COURSE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 5
MATERIALS REQUIRED................................................................................................................................. 5
COURSE OBJECTIVE ...................................................................................................................................... 5
CURRICULUM ............................................................................................................................................... 5
SERVICE & FEES ........................................................................................................................................... 5
PRIOR CLASSES OR EXPERIENCE ........................................................................................................... 5
TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDIT………………………………………………………………………….5
REFUND POLICY .............................................................................................................................................. 6
POSTPONEMENT POLICY ON-LINE CORRESPONDENCE…………………………………….............7
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE……………………….……………………………………........…..7
FILING COMPLAINTS ………………………………………….……………………………………........….7
PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................................ 8
ATTENDANCE POLICY ................................................................................................................................... 8
CONDUCT AND TERMINATION POLICY ................................................................................................... 8
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES ..................................................................................................................... 8
NOW YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE COURSE, WHAT NEXT ............................................................... 8
SCHEDULING THE EXAM ........................................................................................................................... 8
SPECIAL SERVICES ..................................................................................................................................... 8
CHANGING AN EXAMINATION DATE .................................................................................................... 8
TAKING THE EXAMINATION .................................................................................................................... 9
TEST TOPICS .................................................................................................................................................10
NOW YOU HAVE PASSED THE TEST - WHAT NEXT .............................................................................11
SELECTING A COMPANY ..........................................................................................................................11
LICENSING PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................12
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Colorado Real Estate School is to provide quality user friendly on-line and
distance learning education for real estate that meets the needs of students and real estate
professionals. Our goal is to be the premier on-line education provider.
SCHOOL OWNERSHIP & FACULTY
Jon Farnlof founder of Colorado Real Estate School has more than twenty-five years’
experience in real estate and real estate education. Our faculty consists of licensed real estate
agents who are credentialed instructors with considerable knowledge of the real estate
industry. An administrative coordinator is available to answer questions Monday through
Friday 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. The school is licensed by the Colorado Department of Higher
Education, Private Occupational School Board; our programs are approved by the Colorado
Division of Real Estate.
PRE-REQUISITE FOR ENROLLMENT
The state of Colorado requires applicants for a real estate license to be eighteen years of age,
but there are no restrictions on enrolling in the course.
The school does not discriminate based on race or color, sex, religion, ethnic or national
origin.
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
On-line and independent study enrollment may be completed by paying the full cost of $399
for the Basic Course: $499.00 for the Enhanced Course, or $249.00 and two payments of
$150.00; $599 for the Superior Course, or $349 and two payments of $150. This price for all
courses includes all textbooks, materials, and our exam prep. Colorado Real Estate School
accepts checks, Visa, or MasterCard. A $30.00 service charge will be assessed upon the
return of any check. A certificate of completion and a letter of eligibility will not be
issued until tuition is paid in full. Enrollments can be taken online at any time.
PROGRESS POLICY
All students must pass Colorado Real Estate School exams with a grade point average of
80% prior to the issuance of the completion certificate and the letter of eligibility. The
testing to achieve the 80% will be periodic tests on current classes and final examinations to
assure the student’s competency in all areas of real estate required by the state of Colorado.
Students will have multiple opportunities to pass the final exams or may be required to retake
some of the course at no additional cost throughout the period of their enrollment.
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A student’s progress will be considered unsatisfactory when the student is not progressing at
a rate that will allow them to complete the course within the course parameters. If the student
has not completed the course within the course parameters, the student may petition the
school for an extension. Course completion parameters are as follows; a course of less than
23 (twenty-three) hours must be completed within 30 (thirty) days from date of enrollment; a
course of 24 (twenty-four) to 59 (fifty-nine) must be completed within 6 (six) months of date
of enrollment; a course of 60 (sixty) hours and more must be completed within one year of
date of enrollment. The only exception is the Basic Pre-licensing course which has a limit of
8 (eight) months from date of enrollment.
Failure to complete a course within the allotted time limits will result in expiration and the
student must request in writing to be reinstated into the program and pay the appropriate fee.
An extension may be requested within thirty days of expiration in accordance with the
following fee schedule: any course that is 24-credit hours or more will be charged $75 for a
six-month extension or $100 for a 12-month extension. Courses between 12 and 23 credit
hours can be extended for $50 for 6 months. Courses 11 credit hours or less may be
extended at the rate of $25 for 6 months.
Any expired course beyond the 30-day extension eligibility period will require reinstatement.
The cost of reinstatement shall be $150 plus the cost of books and materials if applicable.
The reinstated access shall be for the equivalent timeframe of the original enrollment. The
student may be required to take all classes a second time.
The Colorado Real Estate Commission does not permit the taking of more than eight hours of
educational credit per twenty-four-hour time period.
SYSTEM FOR SCORING TESTS & REPORTING GRADES
Tests results will be immediately available and students will be able to monitor their
progress. Explanations of correct answers will be provided to students who have had a
minimum score of 50% to help them understand the concept. Students who do not pass can
retake the test after one hour after reviewing the course material.
COURSES OFFERED BY COLORADO REAL ESTATE SCHOOL
168 Hours Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course $399 to $599
24 Hours Real Estate Broker Administration Course $199
4 Hours Real Estate Commission Mandatory Update Course $ 35
2, 3 & 4 Hour Real Estate Continuing Education Electives $ 20 - 40
2, 3 & 4 Hour Community Association Manager Continuing Ed Electives $ 20 - 40
12 Hours Real Estate Broker Class for Attorneys $199
4+ Hours Real Estate Exam Preparation $ 69
120 Hours Salespersons from Other States Course $349
72 Hours Colorado Contracts and Closings Course $299
24 Hours Community Association Manager Course $399
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
For a student to take the final exam they must have completed 100% of all class work
including tests and exercises. The school will not issue a letter of eligibility or REC-33 until
such time as the student has completed all of the required courses with satisfactory grades.
Courseware is enhanced with practical exercises. The school provides interactive training
while using the latest in computer teaching techniques and equipment. Students will be
expected to complete an evaluation of the course and instructors at completion of the course.
All instructors are licensed real estate agents and are required to have a teaching and training
background. Instructors are evaluated regularly by the Director of the School.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
A computer with access to the internet is required and a basic calculator will be required to
complete the math problems.
168 CREDIT HOUR PRE-LICENSE COURSE OBJECTIVE
The pre-licensing course objective is to prepare students to be eligible to sit for the state real
estate broker exam. The on-line activities give a broad view of real estate and provide the
necessary information to be eligible to sit for the state real estate exam.
CURRICULUM
The pre-licensing program consists of forty-eight hours of Real Estate Law and
Practice, forty-eight hours of Colorado Contracts and Regulations, eight hours of
Trust Accounts and Record Keeping, eight hours of Current Legal Issues, twenty-four
hours of Real Estate Closings, and thirty-two hours of Practical Applications.
SERVICE & FEES
The cost of the pre-licensing course including books and materials is offered at
$399 to $599, payable at the time of enrollment.
PRIOR CLASSES OR EXPERIENCE
Credit will not be given for courses taken at other schools. Industry related
experience cannot be used in lieu of any of the required courses. If prior classes were
taken at the Colorado Real Estate School credit may be given for the completed
classes.
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TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDIT
Colorado Real Estate School does not guarantee the transferability of its credits to
any other institution unless there is a written agreement with another institution.
REFUND POLICY
1. Any student not accepted by Colorado Real Estate School will receive a full refund.
2. A full refund of tuition and fees if student cancels the enrollment and returns all
provided materials in new condition within three (3) business days of the date of
enrollment, providing the student has not started training, and the school receives
notice no later than midnight of the third business day following enrollment. All
materials must be returned to the school in new condition or the student will be
charged a maximum of $100 for replacement of books, materials and shipping.
3. A full refund of tuition and fees if student terminates after three business days
following the date of enrollment but prior to starting classes minus a $150
cancellation fee or 25% of the contract price whichever is less. The student will be
charged a fee of up to $100 for replacement of provided books and materials.
4. A full refund of tuition and fees in the event the school discontinues a course or
program of education during a period of time within which a student could have
reasonably completed the same, except that this provision shall not apply in the event
the school ceases operation.
5. All refunds will be made within 30 days from the date of termination. The official
date of termination or withdrawal of a student shall be determined in the following
manner:
a. The date on which the school receives written or emailed notice of the
student’s intention to discontinue the training program; or
b. The date on which the student violates published school policy, which
provides for termination.
c. Should a student fail to return from an excused leave of absence, the effective
date of termination for a student on an extended leave of absence or a leave
of absence is the earlier of the date the school determines the student is not
returning or the day following the expected return date.
6. NO REFUND will be issued if the student’s enrollment period has reached and/or
exceeded the course expiration date.
7. Should a student terminate training after they have begun attending classes the refund
will be based on the following considerations:
a. A student terminating training prior to the completion of 10% of the program
will be issued no certificate; the student shall be entitled to a refund of 90%
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of tuition exclusive of books, and materials and minus a maximum
cancellation charge of $150 or 25% of the contract price whichever is less.
b. A student terminating training after 10% but within the first 25% of the
program will be issued no certificate; the student shall be entitled to a refund
of 75% of tuition exclusive of books, and materials and minus a maximum
cancellation charge of $150 or 25% of the contract price whichever is less.
c. A student terminating training after 25% but within the first 50% of the
program will be issued no certificate; the student shall be entitled to a refund
of 50% of tuition exclusive of books, and materials and minus a maximum
cancellation charge of $150 or 25% of the contract price whichever is less.
d. A student terminating training after 50% but within the first 75% of the
program will be issued no certificate; the student shall be entitled to a refund
of 25% of tuition exclusive of books, and materials and minus a maximum
cancellation charge of $150 or 25% of the contract price whichever is less.
e. A student terminating training after 75% but prior to completion of the
program will be issued no certificate and shall not be entitled to any refund.
8. All training must be completed within the time frame established by the school.
9. The policy for granting credit for previous training shall not impact the refund policy.
POSTPONEMENT POLICY
Postponement of a starting date, whether by the student or the school, requires a written
agreement signed by the student and the school. The agreement must set forth:
1. Whether the postponement is for the convenience of the school or the student.
2. A deadline for the new start date, beyond which the start date will not
be postponed.
If the course is not commenced, or if the student fails to attend by the new start date set
forth in the agreement, the student will be entitled to a refund exclusive of books and
materials less the cancellation fee as determined in accordance with the school’s refund
policy and all applicable laws and rules concerning the Private Occupational Education Act
of 1981.
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Students may communicate concerns with the Director of the School by sending an email to
FILING COMPLAINTS
Students may file complaints online (www.highered.colorado.gov/dpos) with the Division of
Private Occupational Schools, 303-862-300. To file a complaint, the student must file within
the statutory time limit of two years from completion of training or withdrawing from
program.
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PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
Colorado Real Estate School does not provide placement assistance. We do provide access
to a third party internet information service, Realty Connection, that provides students with
information about brokerage firms looking for new associates. We are happy to provide
counseling and answer any questions a student might have regarding a career in real estate.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
A leave of absence must be requested via e-mail or written communication addressed to the
Director of Education. Leave of absence requests will be evaluated and decided on a case by
case basis.
CONDUCT AND TERMINATION POLICY
All students are expected to act maturely and are required to respect other students, administration
and faculty members. Possession of weapons, illegal drugs, and alcohol of any kind are not allowed
at any time on school property. Any violation of school policies may result in permanent dismissal
from school.
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES
Colorado Real Estate School’s web site is: www.CRESchool.com and offices are located at
4155 E Jewell Ave, Ste. 405, Denver, CO 80222.
NOW YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE COURSE, WHAT NEXT?
SCHEDULING THE STATE LICENSING EXAM
Schedule the exam through PSIEXAMS.COM. Make the reservation 1 ½ weeks prior
to the date you want to take the exam. The examination fee is $90.00. This fee must
be paid at the time the reservation is made by credit card or debit card. Payment will
not be accepted at the assessment center. Examination fees are non-refundable and
non-transferable unless the candidate contacts the exam provider, PSI, 48 hours in
advance.
PSI will ask you for your social security number and the school code.
The school code is “2338”
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Arrive at testing site 30 minutes prior to your appointment with two forms of
identification and a copy of your REC-33 graduation certificate (provided by the
school upon course completion).
SPECIAL SERVICES
If you have a disabling condition, you may ask for special testing services.
Verification must be given from a professional who is qualified to diagnose and
document the disability. For additional information concerning the ADA
arrangements please call PSI, Inc. at 1-800-733-9267.
CHANGING AN EXAMINATION DATE
If you are unable to attend the examination on the day you had scheduled you may
reapply by contacting PSI, Inc. and requesting a new date. Transfer of fees made
from your previously scheduled test will be made as follows.
1. If you call two business days or more prior to your test date, you will be
permitted to transfer 100% of your fees to a new date. No penalty charge will
be assessed.
2. If you call on the date of your scheduled test or later fees will not be
transferred to another date.
Please check with PSI as this information may change.
Candidates may be excused for the following reasons:
Illness of the candidate or that of their immediate family
Death in the immediate family
Disabling traffic accident
Court appearance or jury duty
Military duty
Weather emergency
TAKING THE STATE PRE-LICENSE EXAM
You will need two forms of identification; one must be a picture identification, i.e.,
passport or driver’s license. You will need the confirmation number that they gave
you when you made your reservation. You must have a letter of eligibility (REC 33)
from the school to take the exam. If you are missing any of these items, you may be
denied admission to take the examination.
Familiarize yourself with the computer that you will be taking the test on. Review the
short tutorial which does not count against your time. There are two parts to the
exam: the national portion, and the state portion. You will be given two hours for the
national part and one hour and fifty minutes for the state part.
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There are eighty questions on the national portion and seventy-four questions on the
state portion. You may have more questions than just stated but they are test
questions for future exams, they do not count against your score. All questions are
multiple choice.
You must score 75% on the national portion of the exam and 72% on the state portion
of the exam. If you pass one portion and not the other, you will be required to retake
only that portion of the exam that you did not pass.
TEST TOPICS
National:
1. Property Ownership – Classes of property, land characteristics, property
descriptions, encumbrances, types of ownership
6% National
2. Land use controls & regulations – private controls, public controls based on
police power, government rights in lands
6% National
3. Valuations & market analysis – value, methods of estimating value,
competitive market analysis, appraisals
9% National
4. Financing – general concepts, types of loans, sources of money, government
programs, mortgages, deeds of trust, financing & credit laws
9% National
5. Laws of agency – law, definition, types of agency agreements, agency duties,
disclosure of agency
14% National
6. Mandated disclosures – material facts, property condition disclosure
10% National
7. Contracts – Contract law, offers purchase agreements, counteroffers, leases,
agreement cancellations, agreement termination,
13% National
8. Transfer of property – title insurance, deeds, escrow or closing, tax aspects,
special processes (probate, foreclosure)
7% National
9. Practice of Real Estate – Fair housing laws, ADFA, advertising and
misrepresentation, agent supervision, ethical issues, broker salesperson
agreements
14% National
10. Real estate calculations – property tax, mortgage calculations, general math
concepts
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6% National
11. Specialty areas – property management, subdivisions, commercial property,
income property, business opportunities
6% National
State:
1. Brokerage relationships – Agents, designated brokers, transaction brokerage,
agents, designated brokers
15% State
2. Duties of Real Estate Commission – General powers, Investigations, hearings,
criminal violations, license law violations
3% State
3. Licensing requirements – types of licenses, acts requiring a license, license
maintenance, license qualifications and exemptions, E & O insurance, license
renewal, suspension inactive, CE, expiration & changes
4% State
4. Requirements governing the activities of licensees – advertising, trade names,
employer/employee relationships, office policy requirements, commissions,
rebates, referrals, handling of documents, listings, practice of law, unlicensed
personal assistants, rule E-13, disclosure of conflict of interest
13% State
5. Additional topics – property management, surface, subsurface & water rights,
Colorado taxes, mortgage brokers, Colorado Fair Housing Act, redemption &
foreclosure processes, homestead exemption, statutory power of attorney
12% State
6. Colorado forms and contracts – Listing contract, Contract to Buy & Sell, deeds
of trust, promissory notes, rule F, disclosure documents, addenda to contracts,
counterproposal form
27% State
7. Record Keeping and Trust Accounts – transaction recordkeeping, trust account
requirements, delivery of funds
8% State
8. Closing and settlements – Proration, closing instructions, closing documents,
closing responsibilities, buyer and seller charges
18% State
NOW YOU HAVE PASSED THE TEST - WHAT NEXT
SELECTING A COMPANY
1. Look for a company that provides training and support.
2. Interview with several companies before making your decision.
3. The commission split should not be your deciding factor.
4. Is the company an aggressive advertiser?
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5. Look for a company with the latest technology.
LICENSING PROCEDURES
1. You must make application through an employing broker within 365 days of
passing the state exam.
2. You will need to purchase E & O Insurance (speak to your Employing Broker
before purchase).
3. You must submit fingerprints to The Division of Real Estate for a background
check.
4. You must provide payment of application fee at time of application.
5. Submit application to the Real Estate Commission via the Division of Real
Estate online license website at https://apps.colorado.gov/dre/licensing/