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Applications & Renewals

  • Salesperson Application Now Online - July 2017Download Now
  • Continuing Education Course Applications: Time Is A Factor - December 2014Download Now
  • Course Application & Reporting Reminders - March 2014Download Now

Broker Prelicense

  • Question: What is acceptable for making up missed hours in a
    Prelicense course? - January 2016
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CMap

  • Check Your Course Schedules Using Course Search - September 2022Download Now
  • When Do I Enter Course Credit? - January 2022Download Now
  • Cancelled Courses in CMap - August 2021Download Now
  • CMap Reminders - January 2020Download Now
  • When Do I Enter Course Credit? - September 2018Download Now
  • Course Application & Reporting Reminders - March 2014Download Now
  • Question: Where do I get the license number for CE students to enter
    CE credit? - January 2013
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  • Current CMap Entries - November 2009Download Now
  • Give Credit Where Credit is Due - June 2008Download Now
  • Did You Know? - April 2007Download Now
  • CMap Errors - September 2006Download Now

Contact Information

  • Where On Earth Are You? - February 2011Download Now

Continuing Education

  • Correct Information in Advertising is Important - January 2024Download Now
  • Things to Remember - April 2022Download Now
  • Question: Is a Code of Ethics course required for license renewal? - March 2014Download Now
  • Question: What is the CE requirement when activating a license? - January 2014Download Now
  • Let's Get Our Continuing Education Back in Line with License Law... - July 2010Download Now
  • It's Not Over Till It's Over - June 2008Download Now
  • Splitting Continuing Education Courses - September 2006Download Now
  • Proper Locations for Continuing Education Courses - January 2006Download Now

Distance Education

  • Review Distance Education Course Content - May 2021Download Now
  • Temporary License Verification for an Online Post License Course - July 2019Download Now
  • Distance Education Providers and Outdated Course Information - December 2018Download Now
  • Distance Education Instructors Must Know Course Content - December 2017Download Now
  • Classroom vs. Distance Education - July 2013Download Now
  • Question: What must my school do to be able to offer DE courses? - August 2012Download Now
  • Reminders for the New Year - December 2010Download Now
  • Responsibilites of Secondary Distance Education Providers - February 2009Download Now

Deadlines

  • Are You Using Current Documents? - December 2014Download Now
  • Licensing Process and Deadlines Form - June 2009Download Now
  • Deadline for Course Credit Entries - September 2006Download Now

Education Audits

  • Are You Using Current Documents? - December 2014Download Now
  • Question: If I decide not to renew my school, what must I do with my
    school records? - July 2013
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  • Current CMap Entries - November 2009Download Now
  • Licensing Process and Deadlines Form - June 2009Download Now
  • Staying Compliant in a Paperless Society - February 2009Download Now
  • Where Is Everybody? - July 2007Download Now

Evaluations

  • Online Course Evaluations - April 2007Download Now

Instructor Education

  • 4 Practices of Impactful Instructors - April 2022Download Now
  • Does Your Class Have Personality? - December 2010Download Now

License Examination Provider

  • Changes in License Examination Statistics - January 2024Download Now
  • License Examination Registration - April 2023Download Now
  • License Examination Scoring - April 2023Download Now
  • Exam Provider Change - January 2023Download Now
  • ID Number Registration for New License Applicants - January 2020Download Now
  • 5 Ways to Increase Your Pass Rate - April 2016Download Now

Miscellaneous

  • Take a Break! - September 2022Download Now
  • Education Quality Emphasis - April 2022Download Now
  • Question: Where can I access all the documents that must be used in
    prelicense, post license and CE courses? - December 2018
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  • Use Current Documents for Real Estate Courses - December 2017Download Now
  • Question: Who is ARELLO and what is its connection to real estate? - April 2015Download Now
  • Question: If I plan on offering a new course, (when) should I submit the
    course application? - December 2013
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  • Question: Does the Real Estate Commission issue licenses to
    appraisers, home inspectors, homebuilders, & mortgage brokers? - March 2012
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  • What is a Pschometrician? - July 2010Download Now
  • Is Your School Surety Bond Current? - February 2010Download Now

Post License

  • Post License Prudence - September 2022Download Now
  • When Can a Student Take the Post License Course? - May 2021Download Now
  • Salesperson Original Application and the Role of Instructors - November 2009Download Now
  • License Requirements - February 2009Download Now
  • Attention All Post License Instructors! - July 2005Download Now

Rules

  • Question: Is there a new rule in License Law that needs to be taught - January 2024Download Now
  • New Mobile License Law Application - January 2020Download Now
  • Important Rule Amendments Affecting Instruction - December 2014Download Now
  • Advertising for Schools - February 2010Download Now

Salesperson Prelicense

  • Salesperson Prelicense Course Examination Analysis - July 2023Download Now
  • Salesperson Prelicense Course Instructors: Care Enough to Change - April 2023Download Now
  • Changes to the Prelicense Instructor Approval Process - January 2023Download Now
  • Question: How do I advertise my school's license examination pass rates? - August 2021Download Now
  • Grading Plans for Prelicense Courses - December 2017Download Now
  • Question: What is acceptable for making up missed hours in a
    Prelicense course? - January 2016
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  • New Registration Process for Salesperson Prelicense Students - August 2014Download Now
  • License Requirements - February 2009Download Now
  • Developing Course Exams - October 2008Download Now
  • Application for Determination of Licensing Eligibitlity - March 2007Download Now
  • Salesperson Prelicense Attendance - May 2005Download Now

School Administrators

  • Are You Using Current Documents? - December 2014Download Now
  • Arrange For Changes: Important Information for Administrators
    and Instructors - August 2014
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  • New Registration Process for Salesperson Prelicense Students - August 2014Download Now
  • Course Application & Reporting Reminders - March 2014Download Now
  • Administrator and Instructor Responsibilities ... A Team Effort - January 2014Download Now
  • Classroom Electronics Etiquette - January 2014Download Now
  • Question: What must my school do to be able to offer DE courses? - August 2012Download Now
  • One Size Doesn't Always Fit All - February 2011Download Now
  • Communicate Cancelled Classes - July 2010Download Now
  • Real Estate Commission Regulation of Real Estate Schools - October 2008Download Now
  • Keep Course Credit History Files - June 2008Download Now
  • Responsibilites of School Administrator - April 2006Download Now
  • Branch Schools and School Advertising - September 2005Download Now

About Us

Welcome to the Alabama Real Estate Commission. The Commission has a long-standing tradition dating back to January 1, 1928 of serving the public through the licensing and regulating of our licensees. With over thirty team members working in areas of accounting, investigation, communications and public relations, information technology, licensing, and education, we ensure excellence in our profession by exhibiting stewardship, service, innovation and integrity in everything we do. The governing leadership of nine commissioners helps build a broad statewide perspective on everything we do. The Commission: Empowering, Connecting and Educating the great people of Alabama in all things Real Estate.

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