Real Estate Salesperson Prelicensing Course
All Classes offered by Bly School of Real Estate are approved & registered by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission. The Salesperson Prelicensing course will acquaint students with the basics of real estate, fulfill the Hawaii Real Estate Commission's education requirements, and prepare students for the Hawaii State Licensing Exam
Should you decide to take our classes, please read the school policies, complete the online registration form & return it to us. We recommend registering early to ensure a spot in the course of your choice. Also, we encourage you to pick up your textbook prior to the first class date, as there are assigned readings for the first class. For additional information including future course dates, please call during our office hours; M-F, 1:00pm to 5:00pm. You may also contact us by email.
Registration
Only those who have registered and paid the deposit are guaranteed entrance to the class. Walk-ins are welcome; however be aware that entrance to class will be on a space-available basis. Although you may register online, you must come to the office to pick up your textbook. If registering prior to the first day of class, a deposit of at least $125.00 (non-refunable) is required. Balance (full payment) of class is due five (5) days prior to the start date. Once registered you will receive no further notification unless the class is cancelled.
Entrance Requirements
If you intend to use this class to fulfill the education requirement for a Real Estate Salesperson license, you must be at least 18 years old, be a United States citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. & should have command of the English language. Visit http://cca.hawaii.gov/reb/ for more information.
Textbooks & Materials
One textbook is used:
1. Hawaii Real Estate Reference Manual
Students should bring their own calculator and note-taking materials.
Study Schedule
A study schedule is provided at the beginning of the course giving the class schedule and assignments for each class. Reasonable accommodation can be arranged for students with special needs with prior notification.
Job Placement Services
No job placement services are offered by Bly School of Real Estate. Students desiring job and/or career counseling will be accommodated by the school staff.
Length of Course
The salesperson course involves 60 classroom hours and students are expected to attend all hours of instruction. See course details for meeting dates and times. No makeup classes will be offered.
Tuition Fee
$500.00...which includes book, tax and registration fee. Complete payment of fee is due 5 days prior to scheduled course.
Refunds
Registration Fee of $125.00 is nonrefundable. The deadline for tuition refunds by student request is 1 day prior to the scheduled class date. Once the course begins, notification in writing is required to withdraw from the course. From the date that notification is received by Bly School of Real Estate, tuition will be refunded on a pro-rata basis, up through the third class session only, less $125.00. No refunds will be given to students who drop out after the third session. Bly School of Real Estate reserves the right to cancel classes or change class dates for any reason, up to 2 days prior to the class date (except in an emergency situation). In the event Bly School of Real Estate cancels the entire class session, a full refund will be provided, should the student decide not to reschedule to a later class date, provided the student brings back an unmarked book.
Bly School of Real Estate reserves the right to require the withdrawal at any time of any students who, in the judgment of the school, is not profiting or is not likely to profit from the instruction offered; who is neglectful, irregular, or indifferent in the performance of required duties and studies; or whose character or conduct is inconsistent with the good order of the school. Once notification is given tuition will be refunded, less $125.00.
Final Exam
Passing scores of 70% on both the General & State portions of the Bly School of Real Estate final exam are required to complete the Salesperson Course. The final exam may only be taken on the scheduled class date & time. Students who fail to take that exam forfeit the right to take the exam at a later date. *No Absences.
Students who do not pass the final exam may retake the final exam, at a predetermined scheduled time, usually within the following two weeks of the original final exam, or they may retake the course in the session immediately following, free of charge, as long as the student incurred no absences during the entire class session. This opportunity to retake the course for a second time, at no charge, does not extend past the session immediately following the session in which the student is originally enrolled in.
A student is allowed to take the makeup exam up to 3 times (this means, in total, the student can take the exam up to 4 times, including the original exam), but only for the next 3 consecutive predetermined scheduled times following the session they were enrolled in. This means that if the student does not attend a predetermined scheduled makeup exam, the student forfeits that makeup exam and will have one less makeup exam opportunity. There will be a make-up exam fee ($50 for the General/National section, $30 for the Hawaii State section, or $80 for both sections) for the second (2nd) and third (3rd) make-up exam attempts. If the student needs to retake the exam for the 4th time, they must re-enroll in the class, at a charge of $200 (not including a new textbook).
Missed Classes
No more than four (4) hours of class per session, for any reason, can be missed. If more than 4 hours of class is missed, student forfeits their right to attend the free session.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the course, a Certificate of Completion will be issued. This certificate is required to be presented at the testing center in order to take the State exam. Upon receiving their certificates, students should check all information for accuracy.
Re-issuance of Certificates
Lost certificates may only be replaced only within two years of attending class. A fee of $25.00 will be charged for each replacement certificate provided.
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** Classroom Rules **
No cell phones on desktops. Cell phones must be turned on "silent" mode for the entire class. Students shall not answer their cells in the classroom, but shall leave the classroom to answer any calls. No texting, or any use of cell phones in class.
MUST DO! Real Estate Education System
The Hawaii State Licensing Division created an online Education System that requires all licensees or potential licensees to create an eHawaii individual account prior to enrolling for a Salesperson Prelicense Course.
Go to www.pvl.ehawaii.gov/rece to set up your account. If you have any questions on creating your account, please contact 808-695-4620.
State Real Estate Exam
The Hawaii Real Estate Assessment for Licensure program, is administered by the company "PSI Testing Center" under contract with the Hawaii State Real Estate Commission.
The exam has two parts the "Uniform" portion covering general real estate principles and practices and the "State Law" section dealing with specific Hawaii statutes. The exam consists of multiple choice questions only. Each section of the exam is graded separately and requires a passing score of 70% each. Candidates that fail either portion of the exam may retake the exam and need only retake the part of the exam failed.
Forms and detailed information regarding the State exam will be provided during the course. Your completion certificate from the Bly School of Real Estate is effective for two years from the date of issue, allowing you take the licensing exam anytime during that period.
Anyone who successfully passes the State Salesperson exam must apply for their license, in writing, within two (2) years of passing the salesperson's examination date, or their test scores will be declared invalid, and they must retake the exam. Licensing fees must be paid at the time of application.
For more information on the State exam please contact PSI directly at 1-800-733-9267 or visit their website at: http://www.psiexams.com
For more information regarding Real Estate Licensing in Hawaii, please call the Hawaii Real Estate Commission at (808) 586-2643 or visit their website at: http://www.hawaii.gov/hiresc/