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10 Questions to Ask When Picking a Real Estate School

10/21/2019

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Are you ready to launch your real estate career? Excellent! Now, one of your first steps is to choose a real estate school where you’ll take your pre-licensing course. If you’re wondering how to go about making an informed and confident decision about which school to pick, continue reading. 

We would be delighted, of course, if you chose the Ben Farmer School of Real State as the place to fulfill your educational requirements. We are equally delighted though to share a list of questions we know our students considered when comparing real estate schools and making their selection.
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Remember that states license real estate agents. Therefore, the state must accept your coursework. If the school is not an approved provider, the courses don’t count toward the requirements for licensure. How can you confirm whether a school is approved? For Georgia, check the Approved Schools list on the Georgia Real Estate Commission website.
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​One of the things you’ll want to do your homework on is the history of the school. Check to see how many years it has been in business. Is it relatively new or well-established like the Ben Farmer School of Real Estate? We are Savannah’s oldest real estate school, and one with a solid track record of preparing students for success in the profession.
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​It’s to your benefit to pick a school where active agents or one-time active agents teach the courses. Not only do they know the material. They can also share real-life examples to provide context for that material. It’s a distinction that we take great pride in at our school. Our instructors HAVE SOLD real estate. As such, they can offer rich, insightful educational experiences.
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​When you are looking for a real estate school, note whether the core curriculum keeps pace with the ever-changing real estate industry. A top-quality curriculum is current and relevant. It also incorporates practice questions and exams that test your retention and understanding of the course material, helping you to better prepare for exam day. 
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Factor in your learning style, schedule, and lifestyle so that you can confirm the course format aligns with your needs. If you learn better in a traditional setting, weed out schools that only offer online courses. If flexibility is a must, so is an online option. Do the schools on your list offer only one type of course or both? As you compare, we invite you to check out our pre-licensing course, which is offered both in the classroom and online.
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​You can narrow your choices by focusing on schools that fit your budget. Here’s a caveat, though. Don’t just look at price alone. Also, look at the value you get for the price. For instance, check which schools offer a choice of packages that enable you to meet the educational requirements to sit for the exam – and help you prep for taking the test. 
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​If you have coursework questions or technical issues, you’ll want to get them resolved as quickly and easily as possible. Do the schools that you’re looking at have a support team you can reach out to for personalized help? How easy is it to contact instructors or technical support staff? Is the school staffed full time like the Ben Farmer School of Real Estate and do they offer live support? 
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The school you choose should offer great content, of course. But, great content won’t do you much good if you don’t pass the exam. Check out the school’s exam pass rate (national and state-specific). Ask for data that backs up the school’s claim. Also, ask if their students typically pass the exam on the first try or after multiple attempts. 
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Even when you are just starting in the profession, you should consider whether the school can help you meet future educational needs. Do they offer continuing education courses that you need to maintain your license? Is the broker pre-license course offered? With access to these resources, you don’t have to repeat the search process when you’re ready for the next step.
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At the Ben Farmer School of Real Estate, we know that a referral from someone in the business is one of the highest compliments a real estate school can get. We routinely receive referrals from many different real estate companies, and we strongly suggest that you ask agents for their recommendations. Check out school reviews and read student testimonials too. 
8 Comments
Richard Lofton
10/24/2019 10:53:00 am

I want to get started I just need guidance

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
3/18/2021 07:50:47 pm

I appreciate that this post highlighted that when choosing a real estate school, it is important for us to look at the reputation of the school. My brother-in-law is planning to go back to school. I will definitely keep this information in mind when I choose a school for my brother-in-law to enroll in.

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Chris Pederson link
4/1/2021 04:18:54 pm

It's good to know that online schools are an option if you need something more flexible. My problem is that I have a full-time job and a family. Taking courses online would really help out with my schedule.

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Adam Golightly link
4/1/2021 04:21:52 pm

My cousin has been thinking about taking some classes on real estate because he would really like to sell some houses. Getting some help from a professional could allow him to get the right kind of training in order to be more effective. I liked what you said about how the format of the course should work along with her learning style in a traditional setting in order to be more effective.

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John Carston link
11/1/2021 07:31:52 pm

I like how you mentioned that it is important to consider whether the school can help you meet your future educational needs. My cousin mentioned to me last night he is planning to pursue a career in real estate investing and asked if I have any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article and I'll be sure to tell him that it will be much better if we consult real estate investing education as they can answer all his inquiries.

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Charlotte Fleet link
5/2/2022 02:20:08 pm

My older brother is hoping to become a real estate agent this year and needs to find the best school and courses. It makes sense to choose a school based on what fits your budget as you suggest. I will have my brother set a budget and find a quality real estate school within that price range.

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Victoria Addington link
9/29/2022 10:30:51 pm

It captured me the most when you mentioned that we should choose a real estate school that offers great content. My friend wants to pursue a career in real estate. I should advise him to look for an online real estate school to earn a certificate.

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Eli Richardson link
11/4/2022 01:19:39 pm

It really helped when you elaborated on hosting a party in an outdoor attraction and what to consider before choosing your location. Recently, my sister said she wants to plan a party for her daughter's next birthday, but she's still worried about the pandemic, so I think she'd be glad to read your article right now. Thank you for the tips on asking about a venue's guest limitations before choosing one.

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