C.E.

The Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) enforces the continuing education requirements for every Kentucky real estate licensee. Licensed agents are required to fulfill their education requirements by December 31st or face a fine of $500 in addition to making up the course work.

Online Classes Are Now Approved by the KREC

In the past, taking CE classes meant having to potentially drive long distances and maybe even sit in a boring classroom and listen to the same material over and over again. That changed in 2007 when Thornton’s Real Estate Academy became the first provider in Kentucky to receive approval from the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) for online continuing education courses that would fulfill an agents entire 6 hour requirement. (including a three hour law course)

Here’s a list of our courses currently approved for C.E. credit in Kentucky.

Technology you can Use (3 hours general credit)
Would you like to keep up on the latest technology trends for real estate professionals? Our online Technology you can Use course is updated yearly with the most timely information. Whether it’s getting the most out of the KREC website, to your own website/blog design, to the use of Smartphones, laptops or other “tech gadgets”, this 3 hour course will give you a leg up on the competition. We also include the latest technology survey from the National Association of REALTORS so you can judge just how well you’re doing compared to other real estate agents.

Stupid is as Stupid Does (3 hours of KY law credit)
Our “Stupid is as Stupid Does” online course covers how to get the most out of the KREC website, the new agency laws and forms, and covers the top 10 license law violations.

Commercial Core Law Course (6 hours Core law credit)
New online Kentucky Commercial Law Course that counts as 6 hours of Core Law Credit. Developed by the KREC,  this online course covers topics important to those already in or soon planning on entering the field of commercial real estate. Sections on license law, financing, appraisals, and financing as they relate specifically to commercial real estate. Credit for this course (6 hours core law) will be automatically applied to your once every four year core law requirement.

6 Hour Residential Core Law Course (Online Version Coming Soon)
The KREC has given the go ahead and course design is progressing. We expect to have a residential core class online by July 2010.

Historic Preservation 101 (3 hours general credit)
Available now. Introduces agents to all aspects of listing and selling properties of historical significance. Includes tax credit information as well as discussions on types of construction.

Below we’ve listed some information about our online courses.

Question: Can I retake the same online classes that I took last year?
Answer: Yes. As long as you don’t need the Kentucky Core Law Class (required once every 4 years) you can take the same classes each year for credit.

Question: I want to make sure that the online 6 hour commercial core course will count as my “core” credit that’s required once every four years. Can you verify?
Answer: Yes. The online 6 hour commercial core course was developed by the KREC for those interested in commercial real estate since a common complaint from the “classroom core” was that a lot of the class didn’t apply to commercial real estate. Our online 6 hour commercial core course has been given a 900 level approval number. What that means is credit will automatically be applied towards your core law (once every four years) requirement.

Note: A high speed Internet connection (DSL/Cable, etc.) will be required to register for any of our online courses. Even a slower DSL connection (256k or lower) may cause you to experience wait times as videos and other multimedia resources load. If you have any questions about whether your computer setup meets our technical requirements, please contact us via email before registering for any courses.