Your ability to obtain CE credit for the e-PRO course will depend whether the regulatory agency in your state has approved the e-PRO course for CE credit. Each state has its own set of standards as to the type of courses recognized for CE (classroom, distance learning, technology). Separate applications must be made in each state and the number of hours approved will vary as well.
Along with offering CE credit in the following states, e-PRO also is recognized for elective credit in the designation requirements for CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and RSPS (Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist).
The following states have approved the e-PRO course for CE credit:
The Arizona Department of Real Estate has approved the e-PRO course for 6 hours of General Real Estate CE credit. The Arizona Association of REALTORS will provide the CE certificate. There is a $10 processing fee - please contact Sam Takach at SamTakach@aaronline.com (or 602-248-7787) with payment information, your NRDS number and a copy of (or link to) your ePRO completion record. .
The California Association of REALTORS has obtained approval from the Department of Real Estate for 12 hours of continuing education credit. Once you take and pass your final exam (must be after the effective date of December 10, 2002), you can apply for your CE credit by sending a copy of your confirmation of passing along with a $10 processing fee payable to CAR to: 525 S. Virgil Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90020, Attn: Education. You will receive an official Transcript within 10-15 days of receipt. If you have any questions or comments, please call 213.739.8214.
The Colorado Division of Real Estate has approved the e-PRO course for continuing education credit for the remaining 15-hour elective requirement. Licensees must retain proof of CE completions for 4 years, and provide said proof to the Commission only upon request.
The Connecticut Association of REALTORS® has obtained approval from the Connecticut Real Estate Commission for 30 hours of continuing education credit. Once you have taken and passed your final exam (must be after the effective date of October 4, 2007), you can apply for CE credit by sending a copy of your confirmation of passing along with a $20 processing fee payable to CT Association of REALTORS® to: 111 Founders Plaza, Suite 1101, East Hartford, CT 06108, Attention: Brett Moody. You will receive an official CE Certificate within 15 days of receipt. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Brett Moody at (860) 290-6601 ext 308.
For Dynamic Directions
The Connecticut Real Estate Commission has approved the e-PRO course for six hours of elective continuing education credit for anyone who started the class after January 4th, 2006. The sponsoring entity is Dynamic Directions. Upon completion of the course, email Dynamic Directions with proof of course completion and we will process your application for the continuing education certificate. There is a $30 processing fee. Contact information for Dynamic Directions:
23 Wildwood Acres
Rockfall, CT 06481-2055
1.800.331.0015
http://www.DynamicDirections.com
info@dynamicdirections.com
The Georgia Real Estate Commission has approved the e-PRO course for 24 hours continuing education credit. In order to receive credit for this course, you will need to log on to www.garealtor.com under professional development, complete the certification statement for online classes, and mail the statement along with a copy of your e-PRO certificate and a processing fee of $20.00 to Georgia Association of REALTORS®, Attn: Education Coordinator, 3200 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA 30340. Upon receipt of the certification statement, and the fee your license will be updated to the Georgia Real Estate Commission as having earned 24 hours continuing education credit.
The Georgia Institute of Real Estate
If you would like to receive 24 hours of Georgia continuing education credit for successful completion of this program, please contact the Registrar at 404-252-6768, 800-633-3583 or gire@LearningRealEstate.com. The fee for this is $20 and can be processed by either credit card or check. If you wish to pay by check, you can mail your verification of completion with payment to:
Georgia Institute of Real Estate
Attn: GIRE Registrar
5784 Lake Forrest Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328
After we receive your completion report from e-PRO and the CE credit fee, we will electronically transmit your 24 hours of CE credit to the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
American Academy of Real Estate
e-PRO has been approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission for 24 hours of continuing education through American Academy of Real Estate. Please complete the student affidavit and submit to American Academy of Real Estate along with a copy of your e-PRO certificate by fax, mail or e-mail. There is a $10 processing fee for the application and is payable by check or credit card.
Click Here to print/download student affidavit.
American Academy of Real Estate
P. O. Box 383
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 301-5304
(770) 200-1593 FAX
epro@aare.org
The Hawaii Association of REALTORS® has obtained approval from the Hawaii Real Estate Commission for three (3) hours of elective CE credits for the successful completion of the e-PRO course. Once you receive your e-PRO certificate as verification of completion of the course, you may submit your CE request form and $10 processing fee to the Hawaii Association of REALTORS. You may receive CE credits only for the biennium in which you completed the course.
Download the e-PRO CE request form from the Hawaii Association of REALTORS’ website at www.hawaiirealtors.com, under Education & Events, e-PRO. Any questions, you may contact the Hawaii Association of REALTORS at (808) 733-7060. Please allow approximately 10 days to process your CE credit.
In Idaho, e-PRO is automatically approved for CE credit as a national designation/certification course. It is certified for 15 Elective CE hours. Students need to list the course on the CE verification form which is part of the Idaho license renewal packet. The Provider is InternetCrusade and the certification number is e-Pro.
The Illinois Association of REALTORS has gained approval from the Office of Banks and Real Estate for six hours elective continuing education credit for the e-PRO program.
The State of Illinois requires a proctored exam in order to obtain continuing education credit. The processing fee for the exam is $16.00 and is to be paid to the local association proctor. The proctored exam covers similar material as the online Final Exam required to earn your e-PRO Certification. To schedule your exam, contact Carrie Elliott at CElliott@iar.org.
Effective July 27, 2006, the Indiana Real Estate Commission granted approval of the e-PRO distance education course for ten (10) hours of elective Continuing Education credits. Indiana Association of REALTORS® (IAR) members that have completed the e-PRO online training on or after July 27, 2006 are eligible for Indiana CE through the IAR.
All Indiana Association of REALTORS® members that are e-PRO graduates must deliver their course completion confirmation and a $25.00 administrative processing fee to:
Anne Baldwin
Indiana Association of REALTORS®, Inc.
Legal Affairs/Education Coordinator
7301 N. Shadeland Avenue, Suite A
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Continuing Education questions may be directed to ahbaldwin@indianarealtors.com
For Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS® Members and Non Members
The Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS® has obtained approval from the Iowa Real Estate Commission for 12 continuing education elective hours. Continuing education credit is only available to those that completed the e-PRO program after September 13, 2004. Please send a copy of your Certificate of Completion to the CRAAR (1860 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402). Please include your mailing address, and you will receive a certificate within seven business days of receipt. Please call 319.363.9604 with any further questions.
For Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®
The Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS® has obtained approval from the Iowa Real Estate Commission for 12 continuing education elective hours. Please send a copy of your Certificate of Completion to the Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS® (438 Hwy 1 West, Iowa City, IA 52246). Please include your mailing address, and you will receive a certificate within seven business days of receipt. Please call 319-338-6460 with any further questions.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth has approved the e-PRO course for 14 hours of CE credit. These hours do not include the 2 hours of law, rules, and court cases required by the Department of Labor and Economic Growth. CE credit is available to anyone who completes the class after July 16, 2004. Please email a copy of your confirmation of passing to abates@mirealtors.com and the Michigan Association of REALTORS® will report your credit to the licensing board and process your CE certificate.
For Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®
The Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® has obtained approval from the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 25 continuing education credits for the e-PRO course. Continuing education credit is available to those who started the e-PRO program after January 1, 2004. When you successfully complete the e-PRO course, forward a copy of your completion information to amyr@mplsrealtor.com or fax to 952.933.9021.
For North Metro REALTORS® Association
The North Metro REALTORS® Association has obtained approval from the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 25 continuing education credits, effective February 4, 2005, for the e-PRO course. When a member of the North Metro REALTORS® Association successfully completes the e-PRO course, forward a copy of your completion information to karen@northmetro.com or fax to 763-757-7296.
For the Southern Twin Cities Association of REALTORS®
The Southern Twin Cities Association of REALTORS® has obtained approval from the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 25 continuing education credits, effective February 28, 2007, for the e-PRO course. When a member of the Southern Twin Cities Association of REALTORS® successfully completes the e-PRO course, forward a copy of your completion information to Amy Ksiazek at aksiazek@stcar.com or fax to 651-452-2911.
The REALTOR® Association of Southern Minnesota
The REALTOR® Association of Southern Minnesota has obtained approval from the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 25 continuing education credits, effective August 9, 2004, for the e-PRO course. When a member of the REALTOR® Association of Southern Minnesota successfully completes the e-PRO course, forward a copy of your completion information to Kelly Tisdell at rasm@hickorytech.net or fax to 507-345-5225.
For Duluth Area Association of REALTORS® members
The Duluth Area Association of REALTORS® has obtained approval from the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 25 continuing education credits for the e-PRO course. When a member of the Duluth Area Association successfully completes the e-PRO course, forward a copy of your completion information to tracy@daar.com or fax to 218-728-1534.
For St. Paul Area Association of REALTORS®
The St. Paul Area Association of REALTORS® has obtained approval from the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 25 continuing education credits, effective February 23, 2005, for the e-PRO course. When a member of the St. Paul Area Association of REALTORS® successfully completes the e-PRO course, forward a copy of your completion information to kschultz@spaar.com or fax to 651-774-1177.
For St. Cloud Area Association of REALTORS®
The St. Cloud Area Association of REALTORS® has obtained approval from the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 25 continuing education credits, effective July 1, 2006, for the e-PRO course. When a member of the St. Cloud Area Association of REALTORS® successfully completes the e-PRO course, forward a copy of your completion information to kelly@stcloudrealtors.com or fax to 320-253-9701.
The REALTORS Association of New Mexico has obtained approval from the New Mexico Real Estate Commission for 10 hours of TRAINING continuing education credit. Once you take and pass your final exam, you can apply for your CE credit by sending a copy of your course completion confirmation along with a $15 processing fee payable to RANM at: 2201 Brothers Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505, Attn: Education Director. You will receive an official certificate within 10-15 days of receipt. If you have any questions or comments, please call 800/224-2282, ext. 162 (in Santa Fe 982-2442, ext. 1622).
The North Dakota Real Estate Commission has approved the e-PRO course for 20 hours of elective CE credit. CE credit is available to anyone who completed the course after January 1, 2006. The course must be completed within a year of enrollment. Please send a copy of your completion certificate/confirmation of passing to Jill at Jill@ndrealtors.com or fax to 701-258-7211 and the North Dakota Association of REALTORS® will process the CE certificate.
The Ohio Association of REALTORS® has gained approval from the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing for 20 hours of continuing education credit for the four modules of the e-PRO course. Each of the four modules is approved for 5 hours of c.e. credit.
There is a fee of $15.00 for a c.e. certificate for each module.
You must apply for each of your certificates at the time of completion of each module. You will see an online application form on the second page after you start the next module. A credit card will be required for completion of the transaction.
Questions regarding continuing education should be directed to blain@ohiorealtors.org or call 614/228-6675.
The e-PRO course is approved for 15 elective hours of continuing education credit from the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission. To qualify for C.E. credit, you must have passed the e-PRO final exam after July 23, 2004. There is a $15.00 administrative fee to receive credit. Please click here to register for continuing education credit through the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®. Contact the Association by e-mail with any questions.
In Oregon, brokers certify that their agents have met continuing education requirements based on courses and presentations attended. The average time to complete the online program is 25 hours. Brokers can review the e-PRO Program at http://eProNAR.com to help determine the number of hours to approve.
e-PRO has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission for 15 elective hours of continuing education (CE) credit and/or 1 broker credit. An additional fee of $20 is required to receive the continuing education credit. This fee is not included in the registration fee/tuition for the e-PRO course and must be paid separately to the Pennsylvania REALTORS Institute. Upon completion of the e-PRO course contact the Pennsylvania REALTORS Institute (PA Association of REALTORS) at 800-745-5527 for instructions on how to pay for and receive CE credit.
The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation has approved e-PRO for 12 continuing education hours of credit effective December 20, 2002. The Rhode Island Association of REALTORS will assist their members in processing the CE certificate.
The South Dakota Real Estate Commission has approved the e-PRO course for 22 hours of elective continuing education credit upon successful completion of the course and a minimum score of 80% on the final exam.
(Note: Once you have passed the final exam (which requires a minimum score of 76%), you cannot re-take it in order to qualify for CE credit, so successful completion of the course does not automatically qualify for CE credit.)
Proof of course completion and/or questions regarding CE credit should be forwarded to Education@RASE-Inc.org.
The Tennessee Association of REALTORS® has obtained approval from the Tennessee Real Estate Commission for NINETEEN (19) HOURS of Continuing Education (CE) credit for successful completion of the e-PRO course anytime after September 2, 2004. Once you take and pass your final exam, any TAR member can obtain his/her CE credit through TAR by sending a copy of your course completion confirmation from E-Pro, along with a $20 processing fee (payable to TREEF), to:
Sally Cummings, Education Coordinator
TN Association of REALTORS®
901 19th Avenue So.
Nashville, TN 37212
Please include your NRDS number, mailing address, and a phone number in case we need to reach you. If you have any questions or comments, please call Sally Law at 1-877-321-1477.
For Williamson County Association of REALTORS®
The Williamson County Association of REALTORS® in Franklin, TN has obtained approval from the Tennessee Real Estate Commission for approved continuing education credit for NAR's e-PRO Online Technology Course, effective August 7, 2003. The completion date makes the difference between whether it is a 6 hour or 19 hour credit. If the completion date is from 8-7-03 to 1-6-04 it is under course# 3890 and is worth 6 hours. If the completion date is from 1-7-04 or after it is under course #3982 and is worth 19 hours. Upon successful completion of the e-PRO course, you may apply for CE credit as follows:
For WCAR (TN) Members:
For any other Tennessee REALTORS® applying for CE credit through WCAR:
All REALTORS® must have STARTED the e-PRO course on or after August 7, 2003 to receive credit for the course upon completion. Submit copy of successful completion (validation notice or Certificate), NRDS # and mailing address, as well as $25 processing fee payable to:
Williamson County Association of REALTORS®
840 Crescent Centre Drive, #120
Franklin, TN 37067-6218
FOR Southern Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS:
The Southern Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS in Columbia, Tennessee has obtained approval from the Tennessee Real Estate Commission for 19 hours of continuing education credit for e-PRO, the National Association of REALTORS Online Technology Course. This approval became effective January 7, 2004. In order to receive credit, you must have started the course no earlier than January 7, 2004. Upon successful completion of the e-PRO course, you may apply for CE credit as follows:
For SMTAR members:
For any other Tennessee REALTORS® applying for CE credit through SMTAR:
Southern Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS
304 River Road
Columbia, TN 38401
Credit card payments (Visa, MasterCard & Discover) are accepted if you wish to e-mail or fax your certificate (smtar@realtracs.com / Fax: 931-388-4957) and then call in your credit card payment (Phone: 931-381-5556).
For Chattanooga Association of REALTORS® Members:
The Chattanooga Association of REALTORS® has obtained approval from the Tennessee Real Estate Commission for 25 hours approved continuing education credit for NAR's e-PRO Online Technology Course, effective August 5, 2004. Upon successful completion of the e-PRO course, you may apply for CE credit as follows:
For CAR Members:
For any other Tennessee REALTORS® applying for CE credit through CAR:
Chattanooga Association of REALTORS®
3501 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37405
For Eastern Middle Tennessee Association REALTORS®:
The Eastern Middle Tennessee Association REALTORS® has obtained approval from the Tennessee Real Estate Commission for 19 hours of continuing education credit for e-PRO, the National Association of REALTORS® Online Technology Course. This approval became effective January 1, 2005, for anyone completing the course after that date. Upon successful completion of the e-PRO course, you may apply for CE credit as follows:
For EMTAR members:
EMTAR members may register through the Association's website at http://www.emtar.com. Scroll to the bottom of the homepage and click on "Internet Crusade." Learn more about e-Pro and sign up by selecting options on the left hand side of the page. Upon course completion, send a copy of your e-PRO Certificate of Completion to EMTAR. You may fax to: 615/773-1738 or e-mail to DuganC@realtracs.com. There is no charge for EMTAR to process a request for credit of the 19 hours from one of its members.
For any other Tennessee REALTORS® applying for CE credit through EMTAR:
You may register for e-PRO through EMTAR's website at http://www.emtar.com. Scroll to the bottom of the homepage and click on "Internet Crusade". Learn more about e-PRO and sign up by selecting options on the left hand side of the page.
Submit copy of your Certificate of Completion along with your NRDS# and mailing address. There is a fee of $25 to process a request for credit of the 19 hours from anyone other than an EMTAR member. You may submit your certificate and payment to:
Eastern Middle Tennessee Association REALTORS®
2588 N. Mt. Juliet Road
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
FOR TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS MEMBERS:
As of September 2003, the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) approved the e-PRO Certification course for 15 hours in MCE electives credit with no hours in legal through August 2009. Once a student has taken the final exam and has received verification of passing from Internet Crusade, he or she must print TREC Form MCE 9-8. Complete what you can in part A (Note: Provider Number and Course Number will be filled in by TAR) of the TREC form, sign, date and time in part B, write a check for $7.50 payable to TAR, and mail to:
Professional Development Department
Texas Association of REALTORS®
P.O. Box 2246
Austin, TX 78768-2246
Proof of course completion and/or questions regarding MCE credit should also be directed to education@TexasRealtors.com or by calling 800/873-9155.
For MetroTex Members:
The e-PRO course is approved for 8 hours of real estate related credit for continuing education credit or 8 hours of elective credit for post license education from the Virginia Real Estate Board. To qualify for credit, you must have passed the e-PRO final exam after September 20, 2006. There is a $10.00 administrative fee to receive credit. Please click here to register for continuing education credit through the Virginia Association of REALTORS®. Contact the Virginia Association by e-mail with any questions.
The Washington Association of REALTORS® has gained clock hour approval from the Department of Licensing for the e-PRO course. You will receive 15 clock hours upon successful completion of the online course. There is an additional fee of $25.00 for obtaining clock hours. Once you have completed the e-PRO Course, please CLICK HERE to register for clock hours through the Washington Association of REALTORS®.
The Wyoming Association of REALTORS® has received approval from the Wyoming Real Estate Commission for 15 elective CE hours for e-PRO. CE credit is available to anyone who completed the class after March 2, 2007. Please send a copy of your confirmation of passing and contact information to the Wyoming Association of REALTORS® at war@wyorealtors.com or 951 Werner Court, Suite 300, Casper, WY 82601. W.A.R. will then mail you a certificate of completion. If you have any questions, please contact the W.A.R. office at war@wyorealtors.com or (307) 237-4085.