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We know you have a lot of
questions. So we've compiled a list of those most frequently asked
questions/answers to save you some time. If you don't find your answer here or
still have questions, please contact us!
How much does it cost?
The cost for the Broker Pre-Licensing Course is currently $399.00. The cost for the Broker Post-Licensing Course is currently $199.00 plus $50.00 for the book. In the event a student must re-take the class and re-registers for it within six months of the ending date of the ORIGINAL class registered for, the cost is an administrative fee of $99.
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What are the requirements for obtaining a Provisional Brokers license?
You must attend and pass an approved Broker Pre-Licensing course of
at least 75 hours. The final grade must be at least a 75% correct score and you
must attend at least 80% of all scheduled classes. Upon completion of your
broker pre-licensing course you must then apply to take the state exam. The North
Carolina State Exam application fee is $30 and there is an additional fee of $66
if you wish to take the exam on computer. Minimum passing score is 75%. After
passing the state exam, and assuming there are no problems with your background
check, you will be awarded your license. For a more complete and detailed
review of requirements, please visit the NC Real Estate Commission web site at
http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/default.asp and get all the details.
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What are the requirements
for obtaining a Brokers license?
To receive your Brokers License you must successfully pass three, 30-hour Broker classes with a final grade of at least 75%. As a pre-requisite a student must have a current NC provisional broker license. Other than the final exam for your Broker class, there is no additional state exam. The State License Application Forms will be distributed in your Broker Class. You ARE required to pass the state exam in order to take the Broker Post-Licensing Course.
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What is included in the
course fee?
Course fees include tuition, textbook and workbooks and other handout
materials. You may also attend our Math and State Exam Review Courses at no
charge ($99 to non-HPW students) and you will have free use of our computer
testing study area. There are additional study aids and materials available at
additional charge, but there is no obligation to purchase them. Pens,
calculators, paper, etc. are not provided by the school. Also, please note
course fees do not include state exam application fees.
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What's different about your school and why should
I take my classes from you?
Glad you asked! There are a lot of differences between our school and
others. When you take a Howard Perry and Walston real estate course, you will
receive the very best instruction available. Our graduates score well
above average on state board examinations. Unlike some schools, most of our instructors teach full time and typically have
many years of teaching experience. We offer more classes than any other private
real estate school in the Triangle … combined! Classes are taught days,
evenings, and weekends, and new classes are offered year-round. When you come
to our school you will be able to take advantage of regularly scheduled math and
state board review courses, a modern computer test learning center, award
winning learning assistance programs (including Tom Mangum’s “Guaranteed to
Pass” audio tapes and CDs), and professional workbooks specially designed to
help you learn faster.
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As the largest private real
estate school in the Triangle, we also offer a variety of designations,
certifications, and CE courses year-round, including: Accredited Buyer
Representative Designation (ABR), Senior Housing Specialist Certification,
Accredited Real Estate Professional (AREP), and Electronic Real Estate
Professional (E-REP). In addition, we are the only Triangle Real Estate School
approved by the Realtors Land Institute. Plus, we are one of less than 40 real
estate schools nationally that are members of the prestigious RealtyU network of educators.
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How often is the state exam
offered and what format is it offered in?
The exam is offered via computer daily at various testing locations
around the state. Minimum passing score is 75% in either exam format. You
arrange the state exam through the NC Real Estate Commission.
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How do I apply for the
state exam?
We will supply you with all necessary forms and paperwork during your
class. You simply fill out the application and mail it in to the NC Real Estate
Commission. Application fees are currently $30 and will allow you to take the
exam using the pen and paper forms. There is an additional fee of $66 paid to
the testing service if you wish to test on the computer.
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Are there any additional
study aids to help me pass?
We offer some of the best study guides in the industry. Besides review
classes in math and general theory, we also offer computer based question banks
and “Guaranteed to Pass”, an award winning real estate review course available
for purchase on audio tapes or cd’s.
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What if I don't pass? What
do I do then?
Most students pass if they follow all of our guidelines, but if you don't, we allow each student one re-test in each course. Please note
that State rules dictate that all re-tests must be also completed no
later than thirty days following the last class meeting. If you are not
able to pass the test(s) within ninety days you can re-enroll for an
administrative fee of $99 for a period up to six months following your
first course. After this six-month period, you are required to pay full
tuition minus the cost of books unless the textbook has changed.
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How many tests are there
and how long do I have to take it after the class is over?
There is one final exam in each of the Provisional Broker and Broker courses,
although the Brokers Course does have some additional exercises that must be
completed as well. Minimum passing score is 75% and all tests are
multiple-choice format. All final exams, including make-up, must be taken no
later than ninety (90) days from the last class meeting. No exceptions are
allowed under the NC State licensing rules.
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What do I need to do to
maximize my opportunity to pass the exam the first time?
Attend all of your class sessions and be prepared to participate and work
hard. We also offer practice exam questions and both math and general review
classes. Ask for a schedule. The review classes are offered to our students at
no additional charge (regular price: $99).
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Is there a lot of outside
work?
What you get out of a class is relative to the effort you put in to it.
Just sitting in class listening and taking notes is not sufficient to pass the
state exam. We offer our students a variety of study aids such as “Guaranteed
To Pass”, a ten hour review available on tapes or CDs, as well as software
containing over 1300 sample test questions that you can practice at our computer
study area or purchase to take home.
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I haven't been to school in
many years. Am I going to be able to handle a real estate course?
Of course you can handle it! In fact, most of your classmates probably feel
the same way that you do. Remember, our instructors are used to having students
that fit this class into their busy schedules. That’s why we offer so many
classes in different time offerings. Work hard, do your homework and you can
do it!!
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My work schedule makes it
difficult for me to go to school. What if I have to miss class? How many
classes can I miss and still take the exam?
First, Howard Perry and Walston offers more pre-licensing classes in the
area than all other private real estate schools… combined! We have classes to
fit most schedules. Secondly, we realize that most busy students occasionally
have to miss a class. The great thing is we offer enough classes that you
should have no trouble auditing another class, even if its another instructor.
As for how many classes you can miss and still qualify to take the exam, you
must attend 80% of all scheduled classes. Please note that there are no excuses
or unexcused absences.
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I'm thinking of signing up with a
friend. Is there a special rate available if both of us sign up together?
Many students find it wise to attend with someone they can study with. At
the Howard Perry and Walston Real Estate School, we’ll give both of you $20 off
the cost of the Broker Pre-Licensing Course tuition when you sign up with a friend.
(Sorry, no such savings apply to the Broker Course.) The only requirement for
this savings is that you must both pre-register together. This $20 savings is
not applicable to re-take fees, Broker Courses and cannot be used in conjunction
with any other offers.
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Is there any financial
assistance available? Are you approved for VA educational benefits?
At this time we do not have financial assistance and we are not approved for
VA assistance programs. We do, however, accept Master Card and Visa as payment.
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What do I need to do to
prepare for my first class?
We recommend to all of our students to pre-register for each class.
Pre-registration allows you to pick up your book before the class starts and it
also helps you to avoid the disappointment of not getting in your class choice
because it is full. You are also advised to read the first two chapters in your
textbook before the first class. Please note, on class day you need to arrive
15 to 20 minutes early to complete final paperwork and pay any balance due.
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Do I need to bring anything
to my first class?
Don’t forget to bring pens, paper a calculator and a highlighter. Dress
casually and comfortably. You may also want to bring a sweater in case the room
is too cool for you.
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What is the refund policy?
If the Registrar receives written notice of the student's intent to withdraw from a course at least one week prior to the scheduled beginning date of the course for which enrolled, all money deposited with the School will be returned in full, provided that any materials issued are returned unused.
There shall be no refunds of student fees or materials after the student starts the class.
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What is the inclement
weather policy?
Our inclement weather policy tends to follow the cancellation policy of the
local community colleges. For example, if Wake Technical Community College is
closed then we will be closed for our Wake County classes. Please pay close
attention to cancellations, day classes are usually announced separately from
night classes. Durham classes will follow the same pattern but it is based on
Durham Technical Community College schedules. Cary High School classes are
cancelled if the Cary High School is closed. Weekend classes will receive
instructions from their instructor.
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