Anyone done the real estate course via elearning?

[oakvilleguy]

I'm looking for some feedback from anyone who has done the e-learning or correspondence first course and what you thought of it, how much time is actually required to get through it, study and of course, pass the first exam.

They currently offer 3 methods, in class, correspondence (they send you the books) and e-learning (everything done on your computer).

The in-class is 40 hours for the first course. I would assume they go over the material in the books and you go away and read it again to study for the exam. Supposed to be interactive and you get to ask questions.

The correspondence and e-learning is pretty much self study and they say you need to be disciplined and be able to manage your time appropriately.
It's been years since I've taken any course, but I would say I'm pretty tech savvy and do a lot of work in front of a computer so the idea of self study does not scare me.

The in-class courses are booked solid and the next one is at least 5 weeks away, whereas if I do this on my own, I can pretty much start and write the first exam before the first in class session actually starts.

 

[good to go]

Real estate agent is a spot on the bottom of a pyramid scam.

 

[JunoxGrey]

I'd say go to the class, unless you're super organized. Works out about the same because to get in for exam after elearning is about 6-8weeks occasionally

 

[GaryLi]

The exams are pretty easy just skim the textbook and do all the practice exams (i think you have to pay extra for these but they are worth it). I took like 2 courses for fun few years ago in class and kept trying to not fall asleep. Each exam I crammed the night before and passed (btw no one cares if you get over 75). Taking the course in class is quite the experience though. Some of these prospective agents were so smart & talented they couldn't even do basic maths. By about the third class half of them stopped going.

 

[KBear]

I'd say go to the class, unless you're super organized. Works out about the same because to get in for exam after elearning is about 6-8weeks occasionally

If you take the e-learning option, you still have to wait to go in and take the exam in person?

 

[JunoxGrey]

If you take the e-learning option, you still have to wait to go in and take the exam in person?

Yes, you do

 

[Smallcock]

Don't waste your time and money. Too many agents already. All but the top 2% make any sales/money. Most people do it part time and make less than a sale per year. Very competitive. You have to pay yearly licensing fees. It's a sham.

Unless you have connections to overseas buyers in which case you will be wealthy in no time.

 

[oakvilleguy]

The exams are pretty easy just skim the textbook and do all the practice exams (i think you have to pay extra for these but they are worth it). I took like 2 courses for fun few years ago in class and kept trying to not fall asleep. Each exam I crammed the night before and passed (btw no one cares if you get over 75). Taking the course in class is quite the experience though. Some of these prospective agents were so smart & talented they couldn't even do basic maths. By about the third class half of them stopped going.

Haha

 

[oakvilleguy]

If you take the e-learning option, you still have to wait to go in and take the exam in person?

Exams are in person but lots of availability as opposed to the in class sessions which are booked up for the next couple of months.

 

[rhuarc29]

I'm looking for some feedback from anyone who has done the e-learning or correspondence first course and what you thought of it, how much time is actually required to get through it, study and of course, pass the first exam.

They currently offer 3 methods, in class, correspondence (they send you the books) and e-learning (everything done on your computer).

The in-class is 40 hours for the first course. I would assume they go over the material in the books and you go away and read it again to study for the exam. Supposed to be interactive and you get to ask questions.

The correspondence and e-learning is pretty much self study and they say you need to be disciplined and be able to manage your time appropriately.
It's been years since I've taken any course, but I would say I'm pretty tech savvy and do a lot of work in front of a computer so the idea of self study does not scare me.

The in-class courses are booked solid and the next one is at least 5 weeks away, whereas if I do this on my own, I can pretty much start and write the first exam before the first in class session actually starts.

Depends entirely on what kind of person you are. If you have a hard time keeping on track, learn through auditory presentation and want the social aspect of being in the classroom, wait the 5 weeks. If you can keep on task and prefer to learn through reading, do one of the other two.
Personally, I'd do the e-classes for the flexibility.