KREC Approved Broker Education:

Please Note: As of March 1, 2022, Pre-licensing education (96) hours will no longer be counted as hours towards obtaining their broker's license.

Kentucky REALTOR® Institute - Classroom & Online Offerings Available

GRI 100 Ethics and the Law 8 Hours Classroom/Webinar View Course  Options
GRI 200 Risk Reduction  8 Hours Classroom/Webinar View Course  Options
GRI 300 Competitive Market Analysis  8 Hours Classroom/Webinar View Course  Options
GRI 400 Finance  8 Hours Classroom/Webinar View Course  Options
GRI 500 Contracts 8 Hours Classroom/Webinar View Course  Options
GRI 600 Business Systems & Technology 8 Hours Classroom/Webinar View Course  Options
GRI Advanced Series: Marketing w/Craig Grant (Limited Availability) 8 Hours Classroom TBD
Kentucky Broker Management Course (Required Course) 48 Hours Online Register Here
Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & Standards 96 Hours Online Register Here
Commercial and Investment Real Estate 20 Hours Online Register Here
The Essentials of Finance 48 Hours Online Register Here
The Essentials of Investment 48 Hours Online Register Here
Property Management 48 Hours Online Register Here
2022 Broker Summit 8 Hours Event Register Here

NAR Designations - Approved Broker Hours for Classroom Instruction Only

 

As of 2/15/2022 Online NAR Designations/Certifications will not be approved for broker hours. If you purchased a online NAR Designation or Certification course prior to 2/15/2022 that will provide broker hours.

 

Successful Relocation Representation 6 Hours Classroom Only
Military Relocation Professional Certification 7 Hours Classroom Only
Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification Course (PSA) 8 Hours Classroom Only
At Home With Diversity 8 Hours Classroom Only
New Homes Construction and Buyers Representative 8 Hours Classroom Only
E-Pro Designation Course 8 Hours Classroom Only
Short Sales & Foreclosure Resources 8 Hours Classroom Only
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) 16 Hours Classroom Only
ABR Designation Course 16 Hours Classroom Only
Seller Representative Specialist Certification Course (SRS) 16 Hours Classroom Only
Seniors Real Estate Specialist Certification Course (SRES) 16 Hours Classroom Only
Green Day 1: Resource-Efficient Home 6 Hours Classroom Only
Green Day 2: Representing Buyers and Sellers 6 Hours Classroom Only
Green Day 1 & Green Day 2 (Bundle) 12 Hours Classroom Only
Marketing Strategy and Lead Generation 6 Hours Classroom Only
Real Estate Investing: Build Wealth Representing Investors  6 Hours Classroom Only
Real Estate Safety Matters - Safe Business = Smart Business 3 Hours Classroom Only
Resort and Second Home Specialist (RSPS) 6 Hours Classroom Only

 

Kentucky REALTOR® Institute & NAR Designations - Previously Approved Courses
 

2021 The REALTOR Summit (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) 8 Hours
2019 Legal Summit (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) 8 Hours
2019 Broker Summit (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) 8 Hours
2018 Broker Summit (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) 8 Hours
2017 Broker Summit (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) 8 Hours
GRI 300 Marketing w/Mike Gooch (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) 8 Hours
GRI 300 Marketing w/Craig Grant (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) 8 Hours
GRI 1 – Professionalism in Real Estate (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) 16 Hours
GRI 2 – Smart Marketing (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) 16 Hours
GRI 3 – Financing the Successful Transaction (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) 16 Hours
GRI 4 – From Offer to Contract to Close (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) 16 Hours
GRI 5 – Systems for Success (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) 16 Hours
Advanced Marketing 8 Hours
Sales Contracts 8 Hours
RE Investments Made Easy 8 Hours
ABRM Designation Course 8 Hours
Generating Buyer and Seller Leads: Capture, Qualify, Convert 6 Hours
Generating Buy 6 Hours
Innovative Marketing Techniques for Buyer’s Representatives 6 Hours
Real Estate Marketing Reboot: Innovate, Relate, Differentiate 6 Hours
Successful Buyer Representation in New Home Sales 6 Hours
CRS 200 - Business Planning and Marketing 16 Hours
CRS 201 – Listing Strategies for the Residential Specialist 16 Hours
CRS 202 – Effective Buyer Sales Strategies 16 Hours
CRS 204 – Buying and Selling Income Properties 16 Hours
CRS 205 – Financing Solutions to Close the Deal 16 Hours
CRS 210 – Building an Exceptional Customer Service Referral Business 16 Hours
RS 103: Mastering Your Time to Achieve Your Goals 6 Hours
RS 120: Converting Leads into Closings 6 Hours
RS 121: Win-Win Negotiation Techniques 6 Hours
RS 122: Building A Team to Grow Your Business 6 Hours
RS 123: Mastering Relevant Consumer-Focused Marketing 6 Hours
RS 124: Turning New Homes into Ongoing Revenue 6 Hours
RS 125: Zero to 60 Home Sales a Year (and Beyond) 6 Hours
RS 126: 7 Things Successful Agents Do Differently: A Proven Business System 6 Hours
RS 127: Succession Planning- Building, Valuing and Selling Your Business 6 Hours
RS 128: Succeeding in the Luxury Home Market 6 Hours
RS 130: Cyber Security- Protecting Your Business and Your Clients 6 Hours
RS 134: Power Up on Smart Home Technologies 6 Hours
RS 135: Transforming Difficult Situations into Profitable Deals 6 Hours
RS 136: Tax Strategies for the Real Estate Professional 6 Hours
RS 137: First Time Home Buyer Specialist: a Blueprint for Success 6 Hours
RS 138: Systems Will Set You Free 6 Hours
RS 141: Increase Wealth with Rentals and Other Investment Properties 6 Hours
RS 142: Generational Marketing - Innovative Strategies Across All Generations 6 Hours
RS 143: Technology and Plans for Success 6 Hours
RS 144: Creating Listing Abundance 6 Hours
RS 200: Business Planning and Marketing for the Residential Specialist 6 Hours
RS 201: Listing Strategies for the Residential Specialist 6 Hours
RS 202: Effective Buyer Strategies 6 Hours
RS 204: Buying and Selling Income Properties 6 Hours
RS 205: Financing Solutions to Close the Deal 6 Hours
RS 210: Building an Exceptional Customer Service Referral Business 6 Hours
CCIM: CI Intro- Intro. To Commercial Inv. RE / (CI 401) 12 Hours
CCIM: CI 101 - Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment RE / Fundamentals of RE Investment and Taxation Varies based on year completed
CCIM: CI 102 – Market Analysis for Commercial Investment RE / (CI 201) Varies based on year completed
CCIM: CI 103 – User Decision Analysis for Commercial Inv. RE / Lease Analysis for Commercial Inv/ (CI 407) Adv. Tech. in Marketing and Inv. Varies based on year completed
CCIM: CI 104 – Inv. Analysis for Commercial Inv. Analysis / (CI 301) Decision Analysis for Commercial Inv. RE Varies based on year completed
CCIM: CI 402 – Essentials of Marketing Commercial Inv. Prop. Varies based on year completed
CCIM: CI 403 – Success Strategies for Inv. RE 13 Hours
Successful Relocation Representation 6 Hours  
Military Relocation Professional Certification 7 Hours  
Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification Course (PSA) 8 Hours  
At Home With Diversity 8 Hours  
New Homes Construction and Buyers Representative 8 Hours  
E-Pro Designation Course 8 Hours  
Short Sales & Foreclosure Resources 8 Hours  
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) 16 Hours  
ABR Designation Course 16 Hours  
Seller Representative Specialist Certification Course (SRS) 16 Hours  
Seniors Real Estate Specialist Certification Course (SRES) 16 Hours  
Green Day 1: Resource-Efficient Home 6 Hours  
Green Day 2: Representing Buyers and Sellers 6 Hours  
Green Day 1 & Green Day 2 (Bundle) 12 Hours  
Marketing Strategy and Lead Generation 6 Hours  
Real Estate Investing: Build Wealth Representing Investors  6 Hours  
Real Estate Safety Matters - Safe Business = Smart Business 3 Hours  
Resort and Second Home Specialist (RSPS) 6 Hours  
Courses That Have Been Accepted By KREC

Topics below have been accepted when approved by KREC and given by an approved provider. Any other courses will need to be determined by the KREC. Please contact KREC if you have any questions.

  • Brokerage Management (must have been completed on or after 9/2000)

  • Real Estate Principles

  • Real Estate Law

  • Real Estate Marketing

  • Property Management

  • Real Estate Finance

  • Real Estate Investment

  • Construction and Blue Prints

  • Land Planning and Zoning

  • Contracts 1 (Law School only)

  • Property 1 & 2 (Law School only)

  • Appraisal Course - The course must be approved by the KREC for an applicant to receive credit.  Approval from the Appraiser’s Board is not sufficient. (Applicants can have no more than ½ their required real estate hours in appraisal). KREC only accepts the AI courses with 30 or more hours.

  • Auctioneering

  • Home Inspection