JANUARY–DECEMBER 2017 Minnesota Real Estate Licensing… · With a few clicks of the mouse, our innovative OnDemand virtual classroom helps you complete your required education

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BRIGHTWOOD COLLEGE is now the official prelicensing

education provider to the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® See details on page 15

2017 | Minnesota

Real EstateLicensing

Education

The classroom without walls

JANUARY–DECEMBER

Three 30-Hour Courses Three courses fulfill the licensing requirements. Course 1 covers basic real estate principles and must be completed before taking the license exam. To enhance your chances of passing the exam on your first try, we recommend the optional Minnesota Real Estate Exam Prep course. Next, take Course 2 and Course 3 covering Minnesota real estate practices.

Minnesota License Exam To view all testing locations, visit www.psiexams.com. Preregistration and advance payment are required. The exam consists of two parts. A general section covers general real estate knowledge, and the state section covers Minnesota law. Passing requires a minimum score of 75% on each section.

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The Requirements The state of Minnesota requires:

• 90 hours of licensing education • Passing score on the License Exam • License application to the Department of Commerce

Live ClassroomIf you work best with set class times and enjoy lively discussions with instructors and classmates, this option is for you. Learn from state-approved instructors at one of our live classroom locations. See page 15 for locations and details.

The knowledge you need to succeed. Our comprehensive study solutions:

• Directly reflect what is tested on your exam to help you pass• Provide the skills you need to help your clients and excel in your career• Contain the most current and accurate information available

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Our comprehensive study solutions will provide you with the knowledge you need to succeed. We understand the Minnesota state requirements, and our courses contain the most current and accurate information available. We will provide you with the skills you need to get licensed and excel in your career.

OnDemand VideoWith a few clicks of the mouse, our innovative OnDemand virtual classroom helps you complete your required education on your terms:

Anytime, AnywhereConvenient online learning anywhere

you have access to the Internet.*

Your Own ScheduleStart, stop, pause, and rewind each video lesson

or segment as often as you like.

Interactive Study GroupJoin our real estate experts in live weekly

webinars from your own home!

Help When You Need ItGet personal attention with regular emails and one-to-one phone calls.

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No two students’ schedules are exactly alike.That’s why we offer you two distinctly different education delivery vehicles to help you complete your licensing requirements. Each has unique advantages designed with the highest level of convenience and success in mind.

*Your Real Estate Textbook Library includes the following titles:

• Minnesota Real Estate Principles Textbook• National PSI Exam Prep Workbook• Modern Real Estate Practice Textbook• Practices of Minnesota Real Estate Workbook

• Modern Real Estate Practice Workbook• Minnesota Real Estate Exam Prep

Course Workbook

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Complete Minnesota Salesperson Licensing Packages

90-Hours of Instructor-Led OnDemand Video Instruction

(Course 1, 2, 3)

Study anywhere, anytime!

Minnesota Real Estate Prelicense Exam Prep

Choose from OnDemand Video or Live Class

Real Estate Textbook Library*

Interactive Study Group

Weekly live webinar

Take the exam. Come to the exam site with:

• Two forms of valid, current signature identification, one of which must be photo-bearing (preferably a driver’s license)

• Original Course 1 Completion Certificate from Brightwood • Simple calculator (non-programmable)

Candidates may cancel or reschedule up to two days before the testing date without penalty.

Attend Real Estate Exam Prep.(included in complete packages)

Our past licensing students say this class was an extremely valuable tool and helped them pass the exam the first time.

or $99

Preregister for your License Exam.To view all testing locations, visit www.psiexams.com. Preregistration and advance payment are required. The name of the exam to register for is the Real Estate Salesperson–State and General Combo.

There are two ways to register:

Online Registration:

Visit www.psiexams.com and pay with your Visa® or MasterCard®.

Registration by Phone:

Call 1.800.733.9267 (24 hours a day) and register using the Automated Registration System. Otherwise, PSI registrars are available Monday–Friday 6:30 am–7:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Pay with Visa® or MasterCard®.

Register for Course 1.You must complete Course 1 before taking the license exam. Save by purchasing all of your courses in one convenient package.

Minnesota Salesperson Complete Prelicense

Apply for your license.Your employing broker will help you complete and submit your license application.

Attend Course 2 and Course 3. Keep moving forward toward your new career by attending these required courses immediately after taking the licensing exam.

Interactive Study Group(Included with OnDemand Packages)

Your success on the licensing exam depends on your full understanding of the topics and concepts. That’s why we have developed an Interactive Study Group for our distance learning students!

Interactive Study Groups cover national and state-specific content in live webinars designed to make distance learners part of the class through full access to our real estate industry experts. Join our expert faculty and other students for a lively discussion of topics. Prepare any questions you may have and bring them to the study groups; the goal is to reinforce key concepts covered in your courses and provide the opportunity for you to interact with our faculty and learn from other students.

$699OnDemand Package

$849Classroom Package

90-Hours of Instructor-Led Classroom Instruction

(Course 1, 2, 3)

Convenient settings in Bloomington, Edina, and St. Paul .

Minnesota Real Estate Prelicense Exam Prep

Choose from OnDemand Video or Live Class

Real Estate Textbook Library*

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Minnesota 30-Hour Salesperson Prelicense Course 1 with Exam Prep Package30 Credit Hours

with or Exam Prep $299*

This package contains all of the required education you need to sit for the Minnesota License Exam coupled with our dynamic exam preparation course that will provide the confidence you need on exam day! Included in this package are the Minnesota 30-Hour Salesperson Prelicense Course I and our premier Exam Prep course. Not only will the package prepare you to successfully pass your licensing exam, it will lay the foundation for a career in real estate. Includes:

• Minnesota 30-Hour Salesperson Prelicense Course I • Minnesota Salesperson Exam Prep • Textbooks—Upon enrollment, you will be shipped the following textbooks: Modern Real Estate

Practice, Modern Real Estate Practice Workbook, and Minnesota Real Estate Principles.• Minnesota Real Estate Exam Prep Course Workbook• National PSI Exam Prep Workbook

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for real estate prelicense education.

with or Exam Prep $349*

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Minnesota 30-Hour Salesperson Prelicense Course 1 30 Credit Hours

$224* $274

This exam-focused 30-hour course is the first of three courses you need to successfully complete the 90-hour education requirement on your way to getting a Minnesota real estate salesperson license.

You will learn the principles of real property law, ownership, and brokerage. You will also learn about the rights and interests you receive in real property, how they are properly recorded, and how the government can and does withhold certain rights. From financing, appraisal, and property management to federal fair housing laws, settlement math, and closing the transaction, you will cover it all. You are on a mission and your time is valuable—don’t waste it on unproven education providers or courses.

Topics Include:• The nature, description, and use of

real estate• Rights and interests in land• Ownership and title transfer • Recordation, abstracts, and title insurance• Government programs and appraisal

• Real estate contracts• Basic real estate math• Mortgages and lending practices• Government programs and appraisal• The client/broker relationship• Minnesota license law


$224* $274

Prerequisite: Course 1

The course begins with an introduction to your career in real estate and quickly moves into the practice of real estate. You will learn how to evaluate a seller’s property, complete a listing contract, complete a buyer representation agreement, financially qualify your buyer, and write your first residential purchase agreement. Instructed by industry experts, you leave this course with a solid foundation in the practical application of today’s typical real estate contracts.

Topics Include:• Career opportunities, selecting a company, traits and skills that contribute to success• Understanding agency and representation• How to conduct a walk-through and perform a competitive market analysis • How to make a listing presentation and prepare a seller’s expense sheet • How to represent buyers• Conventional financing options• Buyer mortgage qualification and consumer protection laws• How to prepare and present a buyer’s expense worksheet• Additional financing alternatives—cash, contract for deed, and assumptions• How to write and present your first Purchase Agreement



$224* $274

Prerequisite: Course 1 and Course 2

In Course 3, you will learn to market and sell a listing along with how to successfully manage a sale through critical steps that must be completed in order for the property to close. You will also learn the specifics required to sell condos or town homes and to lease residential property along with the process for selling short sale and foreclosure real estate. Housing structure, condition, and styles are comprehensively explored. In addition, our industry experts help you create a working business plan to successfully launch your real estate career.

Topics Include:• Marketing real estate• Servicing and selling your listing• How to get from the sale to closing• Beyond the single-family home: condos, town homes, and residential leasing• Short sales and foreclosures• Houses: construction, condition, and architectural styles• Launching your real estate career

After completing Course 1, Course 2, and Course 3, and passing the Minnesota Real Estate Exam, you will be ready to apply for your real estate salesperson license. Your employing broker will help you complete and submit your license application to the Minnesota Department of Commerce.This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for real estate prelicense education.

*OnDemand enrollment includes Interactive Study Group.

Minnesota Salesperson Exam Prep0 Credit Hours

or Exam Prep $99 (Included in your Salesperson Prelicense Course 1 package purchase)

Decades of preparation have gone into the finest exam prep courses on the market today. These courses provide laser-focused review of exam content delivered by the industry’s best instructors to ensure that you have no surprises on test day. Our updated materials reflect changes in the industry so you can be confident you are studying the topics that will prepare you for success.

Each course starts with a diagnostic practice exam that allows you to discover your strengths and weaknesses by subject area and gives you a reliable prediction of your performance on the PSI™ State Exam. Most importantly, it includes a comprehensive review of the most heavily tested content.

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Individual Minnesota Salesperson Courses Individual Minnesota Salesperson Courses and Exam Prep


Location Course 1 Exam Prep Course 2 Course 3

Daytime

St. Paul Jan 9–13 Jan 17–18 Jan 23–26 Jan 30–Feb 2

Edina* Jan 17–20** Jan 23–24 Jan 30–Feb 2 Feb 6–9

Bloomington Jan 23–27 Jan 30–31 Feb 6–9 Feb 13–16

St. Paul Feb 13–17 Feb 20–21 Feb 27–Mar 2 Mar 6–9

Bloomington Mar 6–10 Mar 13–14 Mar 20–23 Mar 27–30

St. Paul Mar 27–31 Apr 3–4 Apr 10–13 Apr 17–20

Bloomington Apr 17–21 Apr 24–25 May 1–4 May 8–11

St. Paul May 8–12 May 15–16 May 22–25 May 30–Jun 2

St. Paul May 22–26 May 30–31 Jun 5–8 Jun 12–15

St. Paul Jun 5–9 Jun 12–13 Jun 19–22 Jun 26–29

Edina* Jul 10–14 Jul 17–18 Jul 24–27 July 31–Aug 3

St. Paul Jul 31–Aug 4 Aug 7–8 Aug 14–17 Aug 21–24

Bloomington Aug 21–25 Aug 28–29 Sep 5–8 Sept 11–14

St. Paul Sep 11–15 Sep 18–19 Sep 25–28 Oct 2–5

St. Paul Oct 9–13 Oct 16–17 Oct 23–26 Oct 30–Nov 2

St. Paul Oct 23–27 Oct 30–31 Nov 6–9 Nov 13–16

Bloomington Nov 13–17 Nov 20–21 Nov 27–30 Dec 4–7

St. Paul Nov 27–Dec 1 Dec 4–5 Dec 11–14 Dec 18–21

Bloomington Dec 11–15 Dec 18–19 Jan 2–5 (2018) Jan 8–Jan 11 (2018)

Evening

St. Paul Feb 6–10 & Feb 13–17 Feb 20–23 Feb 27–Mar 2 & Mar 6–9 Mar 13–16 & Mar 20–23

St. Paul May 8–12 & May 15–19 May 22–25 May 30–Jun 2 & Jun 5–8 Jun 12–15 & Jun 19–22

St. Paul Sep 11–15 & Sep 18–22 Sep 25–28 Oct 2–5 & Oct 9–12 Oct 16–19 & Oct 23–26

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St. Paul Jan 7–8 & Jan 14–15 Jan 21–22 Jan 28–29 & Feb 4–5 Feb 11–12 & Feb 18–19

Bloomington Feb 25–26 & Mar 4–5 Mar 11–12 Mar 18–19 & Mar 25–26 Apr 1–2 & Apr 8–9

St. Paul Apr 22–23 & Apr 29–30 May 6–7 May 13–14 & May 20–21 Jun 3–4 & Jun 10–11

Bloomington Jun 17–18 & Jun 24–25 July 1–2 Jul 8–9 & Jul 15–16 Jul 22–23 & Jul 29–30

St. Paul Jul 29–30 & Aug 5–6 Aug 12–13 Aug 19–20 & Aug 26–27 Sep 9–10 & Sep 16–17

Bloomington Aug 26–27 & Sep 9–10 Sep 16–17 Sep 23–24 & Sep 30–Oct 1 Oct 7–8 & Oct 14–15

St. Paul Oct 28–29 & Nov 4–5 Nov 11–12 Nov 18–19 & Dec 2–3 Dec 9–10 & Dec 16–17

Class Times

Course 1 Daytime: 9:00 am–4:00 pm

** Course 1 Jan 17–20 is Tue–Fri and runs 8:30 am–5:00 pm

Evening: 6:30 pm–9:30 pm

W Weekend: 8:30 am–5:00 pm

Exam Prep Daytime: 8:30 am–5:00 pm










2017 Live Classroom Schedule2017 Minnesota Salesperson Licensing

Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Please visit www.KapRE.com/MNLIC for the most recent information.

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they care.–Michelle K.

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I was pleasantly surprised by how knowledgeable and entertaining the instructors were throughout the entirety of the courses. Everyone, including the call center and administrative staff, went above and beyond my expectations anytime I had a question or needed assistance. I learned more in your courses than I did in some full semester classes at college and genuinely enjoyed attending each day. I only have good things to say about my experience and will continue to refer everyone I can to you for a great real estate education!

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Career ToolboxMinnesota Broker Licensing Packages

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Please visit www.KapRE.com/MNLIC for the most recent information.

Broker Principles of Minnesota Real Estate Live Classroom Schedule

Location Date Daytime 8:30 am–5:00 pm

St. Paul Jan 17–20Bloomington Feb 20–23Edina* Mar 20–23Bloomington Apr 10–13St. Paul May 15–18Bloomington Jun 19–22St. Paul Aug 7–10St. Paul Sep 25–28Edina* Oct 2–5St. Paul Dec 11–14

W Weekend 8:30 am–5:00 pm

St. Paul Mar 11–12 & Mar 18–19Bloomington Oct 28–29 & Nov 4–5

Broker Principles of Minnesota Real Estate with Exam Prep Package 30 Credit Hours

with or Exam Prep $295* *Exam Prep class free with purchase of package

Get all the support you need to succeed on the broker licensing exam in Minnesota with this all-inclusive package.

This premium Minnesota Broker licensing package is created to give you the most effective licensing education and exam practice possible at a reduced rate. Not only will this package prepare you to successfully pass your broker licensing exam, it will also help move your career to the next level.

This package includes the 30-hour Minnesota Broker Principles live classroom course along with Brightwood’s premium online video OnDemand or Live Classroom Exam Prep course. You get the industry’s best instructors, course materials, and classroom setting to satisfy your education requirement. You also receive Brightwood’s finest Exam Prep course to sharpen you for exam day. This package fulfills all the educational requirements for your broker license and prepares you to pass the license exam on your first attempt!

Broker Principles of Minnesota Real Estate Classroom Course30 Credit Hours

$295

This course is designed to teach the information you need to pass the broker’s exam and also give you important information about how to be a good broker. We take an in-depth look at all of the Minnesota real estate laws and regulations. You’ll also learn critical information to keep you legal, like trust account issues and how to comply with the agency disclosure requirements. You must submit your license application within 12 months of completing the Broker Principles course. Each applicant must have a minimum of three years experience.This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for real estate prelicense education.

Exam Prep

or $99. Free with purchase of Broker Principles with Exam Prep Package

This is the best way to get in gear to take the exam. It uses diagnostic practice exams, lectures, quizzing, and sample questions in the course workbook to prepare you for success on test day. This course should be attended as soon as possible after completing the Broker Principles course. You will want to take your broker licensing exam within a couple days of completing this Exam Prep course.

Please visit our Career Toolbox, the single-source for real estate related news and career information. Whether you are interested in entering the industry

or are a veteran of the business, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

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The Skills and Activities You Need To Achieve Success

REAL ESTATEAccelerator

the Fast Track to Your Success!

You’ve built a solid foundation for your new career by successfully completing your comprehensive licensing education. Now, you’re ready to move to the next phase of your professional development. How do you build on what you’ve achieved? How do you start earning commissions as quickly as possible? Real Estate Accelerator has the answers.This two-day, intensive boot camp and 4-week continued coaching program is designed to teach you the specific activities an agent needs to perform on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis in order to operate a successful real estate business. This program will arm you with business building skills and critical operating activities utilized by the nation’s most successful real estate agents. You will leave the program prepared to implement the following plans and tools immediately in your real estate practice:

Develop a Business Plan• Establish SMART goals specific to you• Develop an actionable lead generation strategy• Understand a successful P&L statement and money management plan• Formulate a budget that accounts for all your revenue and expenses

Develop a Marketing Plan• Develop a unique value proposition specific to you• Create an effective online persona• Learn to strategically use search engine marketing, Zillow/Trulia, and Realtor.com• Understand the value of a solid personal brand and logo• Determine and implement appropriate marketing strategies that align with your

personality type, market, and budget

Develop an Economic Plan• Set your financial goals• Calculate total lead generation and closing activities required to

support your financial goals• Determine your work and vacation schedule

Receive 4 weeks of continued coaching and accountability to ensure success.

Identify and practice the most important sales activities you can do to be successful in real estate.

Receive a 6-month CRM subscription to IXACT Contact, as well as the skill to build your database and launch activities.

Receive 6 weeks of access to KnowledgeDNA Goal Tracker.

$399 | 8:00 am–5:30 pmLOCATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

St. Paul 26–27 18–19 Bloomington 29–30

View schedules at www.KapRE.com/accel

Please see website for additional course dates. This course does not provide continuing education credit.

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Continuing Education

Your Continuing Education Requirements After LicensureThe Minnesota Department of Commerce requires all new licensees to complete 30 hours of state-approved education during their initial licensing period. The licensee’s initial licensing period will expire on the second June 30 after issuance. The first license year will be less than 12 months, followed by the second license year that will run from July 1 to June 30.

The continuing education requirements for your first license renewal are as follows:• 1 hour of mandatory agency representation and disclosure • 1 hour of mandatory fair housing issues • Required Module for your second license year. Each year, the Minnesota Commissioner of

Commerce designates a course as the “required module” that will either be 3.75 or 7.5 credit hours. This course is required in the second license year.

• Elective Continuing Education. The remaining hours of education may consist of “elective” courses that are approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce.

We offer a variety of topics for you to choose from in our dynamic live classroom locations. Can’t get to a classroom? We have you covered! Our online continuing education courses may be accessed anytime, anywhere you have a connection to the Internet.

To Register Call: 888.523.1020Or visit www.KapRE.com/MNLIC.

Continuing Education


Brightwood gave me the most comprehensive, easy to understand real estate training for the best value. They have course packages to fit any schedule and learning style with great customer support.

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Additional Study ToolsAdditional Study Tools

Real Estate Study Package $49

Includes: • Modern Real Estate Practice Flashcards • The Language of Real Estate (book) • The Language of Real Estate (MP3)

Complete Minnesota Real Estate Drill and Practice QBank $99

Prepare yourself with the leader in test preparation. Brightwood offers you two distinct QBanks in one convenient package. Now you can focus your preparation for the Minnesota Real Estate License Exam specifically on the national and state portions with this custom online QBank package.

Includes:

National PSI Drill and Practice QBank—What do you get when you put over 70 years of licensing and exam preparation experience behind one comprehensive test engine? You get the power to pass the National PSI exam! You’ll be as prepared as possible when you test yourself with hundreds of questions on the industry’s most advanced interactive testing platform ever created. Brightwood’s QBank gives you the power to simulate nearly every test environment imaginable: from licensing exams as outlined in the PSI to customizing quizzes according to topics and subtopics, you can create exactly the test you need to improve your score.

Minnesota Real Estate Drill and Practice QBank—When it comes to preparing for and passing the state portion of the Minnesota Real Estate License Exam, practice makes perfect. Put the most comprehensive QBank test engine to work for you. Brightwood’s QBank allows you to test yourself with questions on the industry’s most advanced interactive testing platform. You can simulate nearly every test environment to help improve your exam score. And because the QBank is online, you can access it anytime, anywhere it is convenient for you! When it comes to passing your Minnesota Real Estate Exam, you can never be too prepared!

Our inviting classrooms and approachable instructors make learning fun and easy. You’ll also enjoy free convenient

parking and complimentary coffee.

St. PaulAtrium Office Building—East Entrance 1295 Bandana Boulevard N, Suite 245,

St. Paul, MN

BloomingtonBLN Office Park

2051 Killebrew Drive, Suite 110, Bloomington, MN

Classroom Locations

Classroom Locations

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Minneapolis Area Association of RealtorsMinneapolis Area Association of Realtors

5750 Lincoln Drive, Edina, MN

Now the Official Prelicensing Education Provider of the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®

For decades, we’ve been dedicated to educating real estate licensees in Minnesota. In fact, we’re the official prelicensing education provider of the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®, an organization that is 8,000 members strong and growing.

We’re committed to Minnesota and offer a full line of prelicensing courses to get your career off to a great start…on your terms.

“Brightwood delivered an end-to-end solution through its OnDemand courses and Interactive Study Groups. I would recommend them to anyone!

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