Hawaii Real Estate Broker & Sales License Continuing Education

Requirements Overview

Total Hours:  20
Elective Hours:  15
Core Hours:  5
License Renewal Period:  2 Year(s)
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Requirement Details


The CE Shop is an approved provider in Hawaii: Provider Number: 1479

Renewal Date: By 11/30 of even numbered years and must renew their license by 12/31 of even numbered years.

Hours required: 20 hours

CE Shop Offering: 15 elective hours

ReportingReal estate course completions are recorded with the Hawaii Real Estate Commission each business day in the afternoon CST. If you want or need to print the certificate of completion** issued by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission, you will have to wait until the end of the next business day AFTER you have completed your course to go to the HI website at https://pvl.ehawaii.gov/rece/app/licensee_lf.html to print that certificate to ensure that the hours were reported by our school. **If you are trying to reactivate or restore your license you will need to send the Hawaii Real Estate Commission certificate to Hawaii with your paperwork.

Repeat course in back to back renewals: According to Hawaii's Admin. Rule HAR Section 16-99-95, a Hawaii real estate licensee is not allowed to receive credit for duplicate courses in the entire life of their license history. Please ensure in your account on our website PRIOR to ordering that you do not order a course you have already taken with our school to ensure you are in compliance with this rule enforced by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission.

Expiration date of course: Courses expire one year after the order date. 

Final Exams: Final exams must be passed with a 0%. 

Certificates:  Immediately upon real estate course completion, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course Certificate of Completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five (5) years, should you need additional copies at a later time.  Please refer to your renewal application to determine if you need to submit your Certificate(s) of Completion with your renewal.

Please enter your name as on license and your individual license number correctly and fully when prompted in the registration process or your hours may not be reported to the Commission properly thus possibly preventing you from renewing your license. Hawaii real estate license numbers begin with RS or RB and 4-5 digits follow. It is the licensee's responsibility to ensure they provide the school with the correct information.

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Hawaii Real Estate Online Courses

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Course Name State State Approval # Total Hours Elective Hours Core Hours Suggested Retail Sale Price  
15 Hr. HI ELECTIVES ONLY CE Package

BEST VALUE!

This package includes 15 elective CE hours required for broker and sales license renewals.

Courses included in this package:

  • Cracking the Code of Ethics (3 elective hours*)
  • Foreclosures Demystified (3 elective hours)
  • Going Green: The Environmental Movement in Real Estate (3 elective hours)
  • Real Estate Technology: The Professional's Guide to Success (3 elective hours)
  • Roadmap to Success: Business Planning for Real Estate Professionals (3 elective hours)

*Also meets NAR QUADRENNIAL requirement

Valued Real Estate Education Package
HI Package 15 15 0 $195.00 $139.00
Basics of Real Estate Taxation

It is widely known that government exists due to the taxation of you and your client's income and property. Your clients should be aware that tax consequences occur as a result of each real estate transaction. Although as a real estate professional you should not provide tax or legal advice, you can identify the potential income and other tax affects for your sellers and buyers, and advise them to seek appropriate legal and tax counsel.

Course highlights include:

  • Details outlining in-home office deduction requirements, and an explanation of how to calculate these deductions
  • A clear definition of qualified residences
  • Details about loans that commonly qualify for interest deductions
  • Instructions on calculating an adjusted basis, a capital gain/loss, a net selling price, and a gain or loss on the sale of assets
  • An overview of commercial real estate 1031 Like-Kind Exchange requirements
HI S650 6 6 0   $59.00
Cracking the Code of Ethics

Today's real estate marketplace is in greater turmoil than ever. Ethical real estate professionals who adhere to a high set of standards will be the foundation for restoring confidence and stability in an already unsure marketplace. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) relies on its Code of Ethics to ensure that all REALTORS® are conducting business in an honest manner and with the highest degree of integrity. 

Course highlights include:

  • Videos produced by the NAR that provide insights into the Code of Ethics
  • Case studies and real world examples of Code of Ethics violations
  • A link that will allow you to access the Code of Ethics and save a copy for your reference
  • Details about the Standards of Practice and Case Interpretations of the Code of Ethics
  • A summary of the various roles present in real estate transactions and the duties associated with each role

*This course meets the NAR QUADRENNIAL requirement

HI S642 3 3 0   $39.00
Diversity: Your Kaleidoscope of Clients

The real estate market reflects the diverse population that is present in the United States today with individuals of different races, ethnicities, lifestyles, and cultures. The interests and goals of individuals within diverse populations influence their decision making process within the purchase of real estate. It is critical that the successful real estate professional understands and adapts to others’ lifestyles.

Course highlights include:

  • Resources that will help you identify the diversity of the population living in your area
  • Numerous examples of characteristics and beliefs that can be present in a diverse population
  • Statistics from the National Association of REALTORS® relating to diversity
  • A summary of requirements outlined in various fair housing laws and details about federally protected classes
  • Suggestions that will help you in your efforts working with a diverse group of clients
HI S643 3 3 0   $39.00
Foreclosures Demystified

In today`s real estate marketplace, foreclosures and short sales are a part of the landscape. This course will help you to gain a clear understanding of the steps of the foreclosure process.

Course highlights include:

  • Details about legislation that has been enacted to assist distressed homeowners
  • Rebuilding steps for homeowners who are recovering from foreclosure
  • An explanation of the differences between judicial foreclosure and trust deed non-judicial foreclosure processes
  • Foreclosure avoidance tips and ideas
  • Details outlining the foreclosure process
HI S644 3 3 0   $39.00
Going Green: The Environmental Movement in Real Estate

In this course, we will discuss the runaway trend in the real estate market to go "green." As more and more clients search exclusively for green homes, it is more important than ever to understand what "green" means and how you can utilize knowledge of "green" living in your efforts marketing and searching for properties.

Course highlights include:

  • Tools that can be shared with your clients so they can measure the impact their lifestyles could leave on the environment, along with helpful tips for reducing their negative impact.
  • Descriptions and videos about popular "green" building, design, and landscaping materials, which will help you identify "green"; features during showings.
  • Videos and Internet resources providing details on programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), and ENERGY STAR®, and details about "green" property requirements, as outlined by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
  • Recommendations that you can share with your seller clients on how they can make inexpensive, effective "green" changes to their homes that appeal to eco-conscious buyers.
  • Suggestions on ways you can "go green" in your real estate business, and details about going paperless.
HI S645 3 3 0   $39.00
Keeping it Honest: Understanding Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud

Real estate fraud, along with the recent increase in identity theft, has become a major issue in the industry. This course identifies several types of real estate fraud schemes, both minor and major, and helps you, as a real estate professional, understand how you can protect and educate your clients on this growing problem.

Course highlights include:

  • Details about property disclosures that are required in real estate transactions
  • Statistics regarding fraud cases and the top 10 states with significant mortgage fraud problems
  • An explanation of sub-prime lending and how it impacts mortgage fraud
  • A summary of the steps of a purchase process that will help you identify where major buyer misrepresentation can occur
  • A handout from the Federal Bureau of Investigation that will help you understand how "house stealing" can occur
HI S646 3 3 0   $39.00
Online Risk Management

Infinite prospecting and advertising opportunities are available to real estate professionals through social media, blogging, property listing website, and email resources. Whether you’re an experienced Internet-savvy professional or have yet to create a Facebook profile, this course will help you gain an understanding of the legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional issues that should shape your online content and conduct.

This exciting new course features:

  • Resources to help you in developing your online presence through personal websites, blogs, social media profiles, email campaigns, etc.
  • Tech tips from Amy Chorew that will assist you in protecting your online image
  • Details on reducing legal, ethical, regulatory, and practical risk you face through your online real estate activities
  • Checklists with website best practices and email etiquette tips that can be used in your online marketing activities
  • A handout with tips on avoiding E&O insurance claims stemming from your online real estate activities
HI S2543 3 3 0   $39.00
Real Estate Investors and Your Business

It is estimated that approximately $300 billion in real estate is transacted by investors each year. Grab your piece of the pie by understanding the driving forces in the dynamic residential real estate investment market. Possessing knowledge of the strategies and mindsets of investors will help you serve your valuable investor clients effectively, responsibly, and ethically. Through this course, you will learn the impact of real estate investment in the United States, the opportunities that exist for investors, and your role in representing the residential real estate investor.

Course highlights include:

  • Resources from Keller Williams Publishing, National Real Estate Investors Association, OwnAmerica, and the National Association of REALTORS® that will help you serve your investor clients
  • A Criteria Worksheet handout that can be utilized in your efforts finding properties for your clients
  • Insights from The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine, and Crash Boom! that will help you understand the mindset and strategies of investors
  • Details about real estate market conditions and the impact of investors on the market over time
  • Tips for acting ethically, providing a high level of service, and avoiding liability issues while working with investors
HI S2202 3 3 0   $39.00
Real Estate Technology: The Professional`s Guide to Success

With all of the things real estate professionals use on a daily basis, it seems as though one might need a wheelbarrow in which to cart everything. Good news - this isn't the case! Throughout this course, you will learn some of the best ways in which technology can improve your business and make transactions smoother and more efficient, and how to efficiently complete projects that previously weighed you down.

Course highlights include:

  • Basic information explaining technology trends including smartphones, tablet PCs, Bluetooth, GPS, and agent and property listing websites
  • A step-by-step guide to help you set up a YouTube, Facebook, blog, and webcast account and basics on how to utilize these platforms in your marketing efforts
  • Tips on going paperless and utilizing an iPad or other tablet PC in your various real estate activities
  • Ideas for enhancing your blog through the use of video content and a guide to help ensure that your video content and property tours are polished, professional looking, and effective
  • Facebook lead generation strategies
  • Details on QR codes and ideas for using them in your advertising efforts
  • Search engine optimization (SEO) tricks that will help get your website noticed
HI S647 3 3 0   $39.00
Roadmap to Success - Business Planning for Real Estate Professionals

First and foremost, you, as a real estate professional, are an entrepreneur. This course guides you through proven methods to assist you in developing a successful, workable business plan. You will learn about creating a vision for your business and the tools necessary to achieve that vision.

Course highlights include:

  • A Business Plan Worksheet that will help you reflect on your accomplishments and focus on your goals for the future
  • Helpful ideas for defining your real estate business, vision statement and mission statement
  • Details about identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and setting realistic, attainable goals
  • A Business Plan Template that you can edit to create your business plan
  • Instructions on analyzing your sphere of influence and tips for adding contacts to your sphere
  • Tips on calculating the levels of productivity you will need to meet in order to achieve your income and profitability goals
HI S1242 3 3 0   $39.00
Today's MLS: New Paradigms: Better Results

The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is the most powerful tool that you, as a real estate professional, have at your disposal.  Potential buyers, in addition to other real estate professionals, can view your listings through a multitude of websites. How you use the MLS communicates your level of professionalism and attracts people to your properties. 

This course provides common sense theories and best practices from industry experts.  Harness the full power of the MLS, starting with a full understanding of how data flow in and out of the MLS.  Apply the practical concepts from this course to:

  • Write exceptional listing descriptions
  • Prepare listings that receive the attention they deserve
  • Remain in compliance with fair housing, advertising, ethics, and anti-trust regulations
HI S648 3 3 0   $39.00
Uncle Sam has Homes for Sale: Listing and Selling HUD Homes

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) acquires thousands of homes every year through foreclosure on properties that had Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgages. This course explains the processes and procedures involved in listing and selling HUD homes, including how the properties are awarded to individual brokers for listing, how brokers and agents are compensated for these sales, and how they are listed and marketed.

Course highlights include:

  • Overview of increased commission opportunities
  • Explanation of FHA financing, and the FHA foreclosure process
  • A summary of the roles created through HUD's Management and Marketing III program, and details regarding the duties associated with each role
  • A description of the documents involved in the sale of a HUD home
  • Rules outlining the advertisement of HUD homes
  • Details about the HUD home bidding process
HI S1243 3 3 0   $39.00
* Denotes Mandatory Course
Denotes Value Package