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. |
Classroom & Online Offerings Available
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
| 2022 Broker Summit (Kentucky REALTOR® Institute) | 8 Hours |
| 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.
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Brokerage Management (must have been completed on or after 9/2000)
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Real Estate Principles
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Real Estate Law
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Real Estate Marketing
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Property Management
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Real Estate Finance
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Real Estate Investment
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Construction and Blue Prints
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Land Planning and Zoning
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Contracts 1 (Law School only)
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Property 1 & 2 (Law School only)
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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.
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Auctioneering
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Home Inspection