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Pre-License Courses

Easily complete your first step on your way to getting your license.

Forget the big-box national-branded online courses! Learn about Iowa real estate from someone who knows Iowa real estate. Amy Schafer is a local Iowa commission approved instructor who regularly audits the PSI exam.

Instructor: Amy Schafer, local Iowa commission approved instructor

Format: Self-paced online or live via Zoom

Why take this course: The 60-hour pre-license course is the major element to obtaining your Iowa real estate license and is the only course required to take the PSI real estate exam.

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What you'll get:

This course covers all of the required coursework described by the Iowa Real Estate Commission and the exact topics outlined by the PSI exam.

Learn national material defining: 

  • Real estate
  • Development and regulation
  • How real estate is owned and transferred
  • How real estate is financed and valued
Obtain knowledge on state specific material, including: 

  • Iowa Code 543B
  • Iowa Code 558A
  • Iowa Administrative Rule 193E
Retain information thanks to helpful review content, such as: 

  • Reading
  • Videos
  • Practice quizzes

Getting started

Course requirements: Online courses are self-paced and must be completed within six months. Per the Iowa Real Estate Commission, you must answer a minimum of 10 questions per course hour with a passing score of 80% or more.

Materials & recommended supplies: Materials for this course are in a digital format, which can be printed from the course materials section, if you choose. You are encouraged to have pens, highlighters, a standard calculator, index cards, and snacks to keep energy high!

Cost: $315 (self paced), $450 (live via Zoom)

60 Clock Hours, or 60 CE Hours, are based on the Iowa Real Estate Commission’s definition of an hour, which is 50 minutes. By purchasing this product, you agree that all school policies and rules set by the Iowa Real Estate Commission have been reviewed.

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Iowa Real Estate Academy vs. Big-Box Courses

See what you get with us compared to other less personal options.

Iowa Real Estate Academy vs. Big-Box Courses

See what you get with us compared to other less personal options.

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Iowa Real Estate Academy is approved school #270 with the Iowa Real Estate Commission

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