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Package
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State Requirements
This package includes all 100 hours of instruction required to be eligible for an Ohio real estate salesperson license as well as Exam Prep Edge, an eTextbook, and your first renewal package.
The program prepares students for the Ohio state licensing exam and provides the practical business knowledge and foundation necessary to be a successful real estate salesperson in Ohio.
Included in this package are:
- OH 40-Hour Real Estate Law Course
- OH 40-Hour Real Estate Principles and Practices Course
- OH 10-Hour Real Estate Appraisal Course
- OH 10-Hour Real Estate Finance Course
- OH Exam Prep Edge
- Career Companion: Essential Guide to Real Estate (eTextbook)
**PLUS: This package includes the ProPath Real Estate Career Kickstarter professional development program!
Get your new career started right with three comprehensive yet actionable courses:
- Build Your 30/60/90 Day Plan: Learn how to formulate a business plan, determine SMART goals, and set up 30/60/90-day plans to integrate your plan into your business strategies. (3 hours)
- Build Your Core Lead Network: Learn all about lead generation and how to create a system that will keep your marketing cycle running. (3 hours)
- Build Your Negotiation Skills: Learn the phases of negotiation, preparation, and how communication strategies can power real estate negotiations. (3 hours)
**Professional development courses do not qualify for CE credits. This package includes a total of nine hours of professional development content that is not included in the mandatory and elective course hours listed above.
*Includes the 20-Hour Ohio Post-Licensing Salesperson Course.
Package Content:
OH 40-Hour Real Estate Principles and Practices Course
This course provides 40 hours of instruction in real estate principles and practices, required of all applicants for a salesperson’s license in Ohio. The course prepares learners for the Ohio licensing exam and provides the real estate principles and practices knowledge and foundation necessary to be a successful real estate salesperson in Ohio. Topics include real estate brokerage, real property, agency, real estate contracts, financing, and deeds and transfer of title.
OH 40-Hour Real Estate Law Course
This course provides 40 hours of instruction in Ohio real estate law, including instruction in civil rights, housing discrimination, and desegregation problems, required of all applicants for a salesperson’s license in Ohio. The course prepares learners for the Ohio licensing exam and provides the real estate law knowledge and foundation necessary to be a successful real estate salesperson in Ohio. Topics include license law, agency relationships, state and federal laws, ethical conduct, real estate contracts, and closing transactions.
Ohio 10-Hour Real Estate Appraisal
In this 10-hour course, you’ll learn how appraisers value real estate in Ohio. We’ll cover the three main appraisal methods—sales comparison, cost, and income—and show you how appraisers choose and adjust comparable properties. You’ll also explore how appraisers estimate costs, measure different types of depreciation, and calculate property values based on income. Finally, you’ll learn how appraisers reconcile all the data and prepare a professional appraisal report.
Ohio 10-Hour Real Estate Finance
In this 10-hour course, you’ll gain a solid understanding of real estate finance in Ohio. We’ll examine how government policies shape the housing market, review important mortgage regulations, and explore different loan types—such as conventional, FHA, and VA. You’ll also learn how lenders evaluate loans, verify property ownership, and handle the closing process. By the end, you’ll be well-prepared to navigate real estate finance in Ohio with confidence and professionalism.
OH Salesperson Exam Prep Edge: National & State Portions
This program covers the complete Ohio Salesperson national and state portions of your real estate licensing exam.
Exam Prep Edge is an intuitive online study experience that will help you gain the edge in acing your exam and getting your real estate career off to the right start. It provides you with the opportunity to prepare for your exam with the following benefits:
Take an initial assessment and receive immediate feedback on the topics you’ve mastered and the ones you still need to work on.
Improve your practice exam scores by studying individual lessons by topics outlined in your Candidate Handbook.
We believe practice makes perfect. That’s why we provide dynamic practice exams with unique questions to get you ready for your upcoming exam. You are able to review your results from each attempt and hone in on those areas where you feel like you are particularly strong and those where there is opportunity to improve.
Our real-time dashboards guide you through each topic while gauging your competency so you know what to concentrate on before exam day.
Build Your 30/60/90 Day Plan
Ready to make things happen? In this course, you'll plan for your success in your real estate career in the next 30, 60, or 90 days. You'll discover how an effective business plan can shape your career trajectory and be inspired by examples of the essential elements of a business plan. With step-by-step guidance, you'll set some achievable goals and craft your own plan based on your market research and unique selling proposition. By the end, you'll have a clear sense of direction with your personalized business plan.
Build Your Core Lead Network
Real estate professionals recognize that leads and new prospects are vital to their business, yet the pursuit of finding them can be the most daunting aspect of the industry. In this course, you will acquire the ability to differentiate between a promising lead and an unpromising one and understand how a prospect progresses through the stages of a sale to become a paying client. You will learn effective strategies, relevant techniques, and receive expert guidance in formulating a personalized plan to generate your own leads. Upon completing this course, you will feel confident and well-equipped to attract, nurture, and convert leads to satisfied clients.
Build Your Negotiation Skills
In the high-stakes realm of real estate, where every deal can make or break your career, a single misstep in negotiation could result in dissatisfied and disheartened clients. Let's face it, there's no room for error! This comprehensive course covers everything from understanding the various stages of negotiation to mastering the art of persuasive communication. But theory alone can only take you so far. That's why this course incorporates practical case studies and scenarios to put your newfound skills to the ultimate test. It's time to roll up your sleeves, embrace your inner negotiator, and unlock your true potential!
Career Companion: Essential Guide to Real Estate (eTextbook)
The fastest way to build real estate knowledge, pass the exam, and start your new career with confidence.
You deserve a real estate textbook built for busy adults. Skip the fluff and study what actually helps you pass the exam and launch your new career. Career Companion cuts through the noise with straight talk that helps you learn faster, retain more, and feel confident on test day.
Why this book works for busy adults:
- Clear, plain-language to learn complex real estate concepts
- Built-in study tools like glossary terms, real-world scenarios, and critical-thinking questions
- Flexible format designed to support your learning style
- Mapped to Pearson VUE and PSI exams so you study only what matters
- No fluff, no filler — just what you need to pass and be confident in your new career
Whether you’re reading alongside your online course or using the book to reinforce key concepts, Career Companion helps you stay focused, study smarter, and move forward — fast.
Pass the exam. Start your career. Move forward with confidence.
Upon purchase, you will have access to this title for 365 days.
Career Companion: Essential Guide to Real Estate
The fastest way to build real estate knowledge, pass the exam, and start your new career with confidence.
You deserve a real estate textbook built for busy adults. Skip the fluff and study what actually helps you pass the exam and launch your new career. Career Companion cuts through the noise with straight talk that helps you learn faster, retain more, and feel confident on test day.
Why this book works for busy adults:
- Clear, plain-language to learn complex real estate concepts
- Built-in study tools like glossary terms, real-world scenarios, and critical-thinking questions
- Flexible format designed to support your learning style
- Mapped to Pearson VUE and PSI exams so you study only what matters
- No fluff, no filler — just what you need to pass and be confident in your new career
Whether you’re reading alongside your online course or using the book to reinforce key concepts, Career Companion helps you stay focused, study smarter, and move forward — fast.
Pass the exam. Start your career. Move forward with confidence.
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State Requirements
For Ohio
Ohio State Requirement Details for Real Estate Pre-Licensing Education
Hours Required by the State: 100 hours
- Real Estate Principles and Practices (40 hours)
- Ohio Real Estate Law, including instruction in civil rights, housing discrimination and desegregation problems (40 hours)
- Real Estate Appraisal (10 hours)
- Real Estate Finance (10 hours)
Licensing Exam: The licensing exam is administered by PSI. Registration for the state licensing exam is an entirely separate process from proctoring for your course final exam. For instructions to register for your state licensing exam and further information, please click here.
Provider Approval Number: The CE Shop is recognized by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (State of Ohio School Registration No. 2323).
The CE Shop's Offering: 100 hours
- 40-Hour Ohio Real Estate Principles and Practices Course
- 40-Hour Ohio Real Estate Law Course
- 10-Hour Ohio Real Estate Appraisal Course
- 10-Hour Ohiio Real Estate Finance Course
Note: if you took the 20-hour classes for Appraisal and Finance, these will still count provided they were taken within a ten-year period immediately preceding your current application for the salesperson's examination.
Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions. Students will submit their certificate of completion with their license application.
Expiration Date of Course: Pre-Licensing courses expire six months after the date of purchase. Each student will be granted a one-month extension at no charge, to be applied immediately after the initial six-month term. For any reactivation or extension of the course after the seventh month, cost is 20% of the current retail price of the course for each 30-day extension or partial 30-day extension in the event that the course finally terminates before the end of the final 30-day extension. Students may also elect to re-enroll for 50% of the current retail price of the course, if the course has hit the year expiration or the student is at the 7 month mark and wants to repurchase and restart the course and enrollment. Extensions or reactivations cannot be granted beyond 12 months from the purchase of the course since, in all events, the course terminates 12 months after purchase.
Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, students will be provided with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.
Final Exam: Final exams must be passed with a minimum of 70% and may be taken as many times as necessary.
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