Iowa Real Estate CE Courses Online (IA License Renewal)

Prepare for easy license renewal with convenient courses developed by industry experts. With comprehensive education for Iowa real estate license renewal, you can meet full state requirements – all online in one place.

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Online courses to renew Iowa sales agent and broker license with CE classes through Colibri Real Estate

Iowa Real Estate CE Course Packages

IA Salesperson License Renewal Information

Total Hours Required: 36 hrs
Renewal Cycle: 36 months
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Education Cycle: 36 months
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2024

IA Salesperson CE Course Information

Mandatory Hours: 12 hrs
Elective Hours: 24 hrs

36 total hours every 36 months

License Requirements

IA Renewal with Core Courses (24 Hrs)

179
Why it’s for you:
  • Courses in this package are designed to cover the 12 mandatory hours and 12 hours of electives for your 3-year cycle.
  • Take courses online at your own pace!
  • NAR EthicsThis course was designed to meet the NAR and ethics requirements in Iowa.
  • Accessible Narrated Audio with Adjustable Speeds
What’s included:
Mandatory Hours: 12 hrs
Elective Hours: 12 hrs

Total Hours: 24 hrs
Narrating Audio for Coursework:

Learn how you want – listen to all of your course materials with our narrating audio learning option. With this new learning option, learn how, when, and where you want to stay compliant in Iowa.


Courses:
  • Iowa Real Estate: 8-Hour Mandatory Law Update: This course is approved by the Iowa Real Estate Commission to meet the 8 hour Law Update continuing education requirement. The purpose of this course is to ensure that Iowa real estate brokers and salespersons remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and rules that govern their profession.
  • Iowa Ethics: Navigating Moral Landscapes: This course is approved for 4-hours of CE for Iowa real estate licensees. The purpose of this course is to provide licensees with the knowledge and skills to better handle situations where an agent’s duty to act in their client’s best interest may conflict with other legal and professional obligations. As part of this course, you will learn how to fulfill your duty to provide fair housing and protect consumer information. You will also learn how to use effective communication skills to better meet the individualized needs of clients.
  • May the Code Be With You: This course covers the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics, ethical practices, and decision-making in real estate. This course may be approvable for REALTORS® interested in fulfilling NAR’s Code of Ethics requirement. To find out, check with your local REALTORS® association.
  • Handling Multiple Offers: Multiple offers often happen in a seller’s market when competition for residential property is greatest and there are more buyers than there are properties for sale. However, it can occur in any market and especially for properties within an affordable price range. In this course, prepare for how to handle the scenario, no matter the market condition.
  • Implicit Bias Awareness and Cultural Competency: This course explores implicit, unconscious biases and how, by understanding them, we can interact and communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Real Estate Safety: Protect Yourself and Your Clients: This course covers safety protocols that real estate professionals can employ in the field. You’ll explore tips for protecting yourself and your clients, identify safety tips for getting a client’s home ready to sell, and learn how to conduct safe showings.
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IA Renewal with Elective Courses (24 Hrs)

179
Why it’s for you:
  • Courses in this package are designed to cover the 24 hours of electives for your 3-year cycle.
  • Take courses online at your own pace!
  • NAR EthicsThis course was designed to meet the NAR and ethics requirements in Iowa.
  • Accessible Narrated Audio with Adjustable Speeds
What’s included:
Mandatory Hours: 0 hrs
Elective Hours: 24 hrs

Total Hours: 24 hrs
Narrating Audio for Coursework:

Learn how you want – listen to all of your course materials with our narrating audio learning option. With this new learning option, learn how, when, and where you want to stay compliant in Iowa.


Courses:
  • May the Code Be With You: This course covers the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics, ethical practices, and decision-making in real estate. This course may be approvable for REALTORS® interested in fulfilling NAR’s Code of Ethics requirement. To find out, check with your local REALTORS® association.
  • Handling Multiple Offers: Multiple offers often happen in a seller’s market when competition for residential property is greatest and there are more buyers than there are properties for sale. However, it can occur in any market and especially for properties within an affordable price range. In this course, prepare for how to handle the scenario, no matter the market condition.
  • Implicit Bias Awareness and Cultural Competency: This course explores implicit, unconscious biases and how, by understanding them, we can interact and communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Real Estate Safety: Protect Yourself and Your Clients: This course covers safety protocols that real estate professionals can employ in the field. You’ll explore tips for protecting yourself and your clients, identify safety tips for getting a client’s home ready to sell, and learn how to conduct safe showings.
  • Finding Your Focus: Niche Marketing for Real Estate: Here you will explore real estate specialties suited for your interests, market and skill to transform your real estate business. Other course highlights include strategic development of your specialty, exploration of real estate niches and opportunities, and marketing considerations.
  • Going Green: Elements of an Eco-friendly Home: Nearly 40% of home buyers consider energy efficient features to be “very important.” This course will help you guide homebuyers in their search with insights on how to reduce their environmental footprint, costs of sustainable homes, and pros and cons of eco-friendly materials and homes.
  • Taking the Distress Out of Distressed Properties: Learn from industry experts who have worked closely with distressed property transactions. Though foreclosures and short sale properties aren’t as prevalent as they were following the housing bubble burst, there are still homeowners considering short sales as a way to avoid foreclosure. There are also lenders interested in reducing their inventory of foreclosed properties. In this course, learn how to expand your business while serving the needs of sellers, buyers, and lenders.
  • Educating Homebuyers: This course provides the tools, techniques, and insights needed to guide buyers through the homebuying process. Help buyers find homes in the current market, prepare finances, negotiate, and more.
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How to renew a Real Estate License in Iowa

Real estate agents need to renew their licenses at regular intervals as a requirement by the Iowa Real Estate Commission. The process of renewing your real estate license in Iowa is fairly simple and includes the following steps:

The first step towards your Iowa real estate license renewal is completing the required state-approved Iowa Continuing Education course.

Once you have completed your continuing education course and course exam, you need to go to the Iowa Real Estate Commission website and update your course completion numbers.

Lastly, you need to pay the renewal fees to complete the renewal process.

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It was easy to understand, and the quizzes helped with the final exam.

Janet S.

Iowa

I found the Ethics Course was very interesting and thorough. The examples were helpful.

William H.

Iowa

“Very informative and easy to follow. Has great examples to help with understanding.

Angel C.

Iowa

FAQs

Why is real estate continuing education needed in Iowa?

Continuing Education or CE courses are required for retaining and renewing your real estate license. Colibri offers a range of accredited real estate CE courses and classes for your real estate license renewal in Iowa.

How many hours of continuing education are required for Iowa real estate license?

Below are the credit hour requirements to renew your real estate license in Iowa:
– Salesperson: 36 hours
– Broker: 36 hours

How do I renew my real estate license in Iowa?

Your Iowa Real Estate license must be renewed online through the Iowa Real Estate Commission after completing your Iowa state-approved CE courses.

How much does it cost to renew your real estate license in Iowa?

License renewal cost for Iowa Salesperson license renewal:
– Course Fee: $179
– License Renewal Fee: $125
– Late Fee: $25 per month, up to a maximum of $900

License renewal cost for Iowa Broker license renewal:
– Course Fee: $179
– License Renewal Fee: $170
– Late Fee: $25 per month, up to a maximum of $900

How often do you have to renew your real estate license in Iowa?

Here’s how often you need to renew your real estate license in Iowa:
– Salesperson: Every 36 months
– Broker: Every 36 months

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