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Here you will find the most frequently asked questions regarding licensing and education requirements. You can find more information on attendance, cancellations, refunds, etc., in our Education Policies. If you have questions that aren’t addressed here, please contact BRR’s Director of Professional Development at education@boirealtors.com.
LICENSING
Who do I renew my license with?
The Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) handles all licensing.
How do I check how many credits I have?
CE providers report your credits directly to IREC. The best way to check your credits is to look up your education records with IREC. BRR has no way to keep track of CE you earn with other providers.
What classes am I required to take?
First-time renewal/First licensure cycle
- Two different years of the IREC CORE course* (for example, 2021 & 2022, or 2022 & 2023). BRR members can take CORE courses at a discount!
- 8-hour mandatory Post License Fundamentals course
- One 4-hour Post License elective
Active Status/Renewing a license
- Two different years of the IREC CORE course* (for example, 2021 & 2022, or 2022 & 2023). BRR members can take CORE courses at a discount!
- 12 hours of CE, your choice
Every two years, NAR requires all REALTORS® to complete Code of Ethics training. The current two-year cycle ends December 31, 2024. Click here for more information on the ethics requirement.
When does my license expire?
A licensure cycle is typically 2 years in length and expires on the last day of your birth month.
Can I take Post License for credit if I’m not in my first renewal?
Yes of course! People who take this class often comment that everyone should take it.
EARNING CREDIT
Who reports my credits to IREC?
The provider that you take the course with has 5 business days to report to IREC, so any classes you take at BRR are reported directly to IREC. Other CE providers are not required to send education records to BRR, so BRR only has records of the classes you take at BRR. For your complete education record, you need to login to IREC’s website.
BRR guarantees submission to the Idaho Real Estate Commission for any Code of Ethics or licensing course taken at BRR. All other Code of Ethics elective courses (taken off-site or online) are the responsibility of the member to report to IREC for CE Credits.
What records do I need to keep?
Keep copies of certificates of completion from all classes and all providers in case of an IREC audit. Digital and hard copies are acceptable. This is your responsibility, not the providers.
How can I be sure I earn credit for a class I take?
Each provider (including BRR) is required to follow the IREC attendance policy in order to grant credit. IREC requires 100% participation, that each class starts on time as scheduled, and that you are present the entire duration. You must sign in for each class. Use of devices is not allowed unless IREC approved for that class.
Please don’t show up late or leave early. Per the Education Policies, if you miss any portion of class for any reason, you will not receive credit.
The Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) requires every licensee to complete two (2) Commission CORE courses from consecutive years, and 12 elective credits during their licensure cycle to maintain an active license. A cycle is typically two years in length and ends on the last day of the licensee’s birthday month.
Most classes advertised count towards the elective credits and will indicate that in the description. If it is a CORE Course, it will clearly indicate that as well. For example, “4 CE” indicates four continuing education elective credits and “4 CORE” indicates CORE credits. The course number can also assist in determining the type of credits. If the course number is E0###, it will be an elective. If the course number begins C#### and has a year following, it is a CORE Course (Ex: C2022).
For your first active renewal as a real estate licensee, the requirements are different. You must complete a mandatory Post License Fundamentals Course (8 hours) and one of the following three electives: Post License Introduction to Commercial Real Estate (4 hours); Post License Pricing, Marketing, and Advertising (4 hours); or, Post License Negotiations and Professionalism (4 hours).
To find out how many credits you have or when your license expires, check your education history online on IREC’s website.
The Code of Ethics was adopted in 1913 by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and was one of the first codifications of ethical duties adopted by any business group. The Code ensures that consumers are served by requiring REALTORS® to cooperate with each other in furthering clients’ best interests. (Read More)
To ensure all REALTORS® familiarize themselves with, stay current on any changes to, and abide by the Code, NAR requires all members to complete ethics training every three years through an approved provider and submit proof of completion to their local REALTOR® association.
The current Code of Ethics Training Cycle
is January 1, 2022—December 31, 2024.
Here are four easy ways to complete this required training, as proof of completion will automatically be provided to BRR for you:
- Online at nar.realtor — free; no continuing education credit.
- Commitment to Excellence Certification (C2EX) — free; no continuing education credit; online program from NAR that empowers REALTORS® to demonstrate their professionalism and commitment to conducting business at the highest standards.
- In-Person Ethics Training at BRR — 3 hours of continuing education credit; register online or call 208-376-0363. (Note to brokers: This course can be taught off-site or at your office. Contact education@boirealtors.com for more details and scheduling; additional fees may apply.)
- Online at The CE Shop — SAVE 30% by using BRR’s unique coupon code: BOISE30; 3 hours of continuing education credit.
Before completing an ethics training different from the four options listed above, contact BRR to confirm whether it will fulfill the training requirement. In November 2019, the NAR Board of Directors revised its bylaws, stating only courses conducted by, or developed in partnership with, a local or state REALTOR® association (like BRR or Idaho REALTORS®), online providers in partnership with local or state REALTOR® associations (like The CE Shop), or, from NAR directly (nar.realtor or C2EX) will satisfy this ethics training requirement.
If you do complete ethics training through another REALTOR® association, you must forward a copy of the certificate of completion or a screenshot of your IREC education record to coe@boirealtors.com at BRR by December 31, 2024. The certificate or screenshot must clearly show your name, the course title, and date of completion. BRR guarantees submission to the Idaho Real Estate Commission for any Code of Ethics course taken at BRR as a renewal elective course. All other Code of Ethics courses (taken off-site or online) are the responsibility of the member to report to IREC for CE Credits.
APPRAISERS: Completion of a Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course during the current ethics cycle (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024) will fulfill the NAR ethics requirement. To count completion of that course towards your NAR ethics requirement, please email your certificate of completion to coe@boirealtors.com.
Thank you for your help completing this important training on time through approved sources. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact BRR’s Director of Professional Development at 208-947-7220 or coe@boirealtors.com.
PLEASE NOTE: If training is not completed between January 1,2022—December 31, 2024, or, if BRR does not have record of such completion by December 31, 2024, your membership will be suspended, resulting in any or all of the following: inability to use the terms “REALTOR®” or “REALTORS®”, inability to use the REALTOR® “R” logo or any logos affiliated with an NAR designation, loss of reduction in MLS fees, inability to access any forms provided by the state or local association or through the MLS, access to member pricing for any Association programs, and limited access or no access to all programs and services reserved for REALTOR® Members of the local, state, and national associations. Further, a reactivation fee may be assessed and must be paid before Membership and services can be restored.
BRR has partnered with an online provider, The CE Shop, to bring our members quality online education.
- Online Self-Paced Modules
- Continuing Education- Brokers and Sales License
- Pre-Licensing
- Post-Licensing
- Exam Prep
- Packages
Included below are links to online training resources and tools that can help REALTORS® work towards their business goals, optimize their workflow and better meet the needs of their clients.
The CE Shop
Boise Regional REALTORS® has partnered with The CE Shop to offer preferred Idaho Real Estate Continuing Education courses and packages.
Right Tools, Right Now Program
NAR has relaunched its “Right Tools, Right Now” initiative to make new and existing NAR products and services available to members for free or at significant discounts. The program includes tools to help you manage your finances and technology, education courses to expand your skills, and more. Take advantage of these discounts prior to Monday, August 31, 2020, when the program expires. Visit NAR.realtor/right-tools-right-now for more information.
The following courses, included in the “Right Tools, Right Now” program, are now available online and offer members CE credit:
| Course ID | Name | Hours | Course Type | Delivery | Discount |
| D1000A | Accredited Buyer’s Representative Designation Course (ABR) | 12 | Designation | Online | 30% |
| D1161A | At Home with Diversity (PMN) | 6 | Designation | Online | 50% |
| D1162A | e-Pro Certification (EPRO) (Day 1 and Day 2 Online) | 12 | Designation | Online | FREE |
| D1098A | Military Relocation Professional Certification (ABR) | 6 | Designation | Online | 30% |
| D1004A | New-Home Construction and Buyer Representation: Professionals, Product, Process (ABR) | 6 | Designation | Online | 30% |
| D1121A | Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA (ABR) | 6 | Designation | Online | FREE |
| D1166A | Real Estate Investing: Build Wealth Representing Investors and Becoming One Yourself (ABR) | 6 | Designation | Online | FREE |
| D1139A | Representing Buyers and Sellers: Resource-Efficient Homes (GREEN) | 6 | Designation | Online | 30% |
| D1172A | Resort & Second Home Specialist Certification Course | 6 | Designation | Online | 30% |
| D1120A | Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) | 12 | Designation | Online | 30% |
| D1073A | Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) | 12 | Designation | Online | |
| D1075A | Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know (SFR) | 6 | Designation | Online | 30% |
| D1138A | The Resource-Efficient Home: Remodels, Retrofits, Renovations, and New-Home Construction (GREEN) | 6 | Designation | Online | 30% |
Register for these and other courses at nar.realtor/right-tools-right-now#courses.
C2EX
NAR’s Commitment to Excellence program is an online training course that empowers REALTORS® to demonstrate their professionalism and commitment to conducting business at the highest standards. This course is free for NAR members and fulfills your ethics requirement for the 2022-2024 Code of Ethics cycle*.
*BRR will be notified upon completion of the C2EX program. However, as a precautionary measure, please forward a copy or screenshot of the certificate of completion to coe@boirealtors.com at BRR by December 31, 2024. The certificate or screenshot must clearly show your name, the course title, and date of completion.
REALTORS® Property Resource
Realtors Property Resource® (RPR®) is an exclusive, online real estate database that provides REALTORS® with the data they need to meet the demands of clients.
RPR provides a variety of online training options, including:
- Live Webinars: Sign up to participate in an RPR live education class
- Watch Now Webinars: Recorded webinars that you can watch and control at your own pace
- Video Tutorials: This introductory learning series includes 13 courses, each lasting less than 10 minutes. Each course has a printer-friendly handout, too
- Quick Start Guides: Brief, one to two page “cheat sheets” that show you how, step-by-step, to complete specific tasks within RPR
- eBooks: Downloadable, PDFs that show you, with plenty of detail, how to use RPR to conduct real estate business, such as direct mail and geographic farming
- RPR Blog: Get news, tips, tricks, how-to’s, product announcements and more via our blog entries and articles
Homesnap Pro
Homesnap is the highest-rated and most installed mobile real estate app, powered by a specialized homes database that combines MLS data, property tax records, census data, geographic boundaries and more to help agents stay connected with clients and colleagues while on the go. This MLS membership benefit includes complete confidential listing information, rapid CMAs, in-app messaging, an agent safety timer and much more.
For Homesnap Training Resources, visit www.homesnap.com/university.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH NAR DESIGNATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS!
NAR offers REALTOR® members a wide-range of programs and services that will help you increase your skills, proficiency, and knowledge. Earning one (or more!) of these designations or certifications demonstrates your commitment to excellence and high achievement. To learn more about the various designations and how to earn them, explore the links below.
Designations:
- The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)
- The Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)
- Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
- Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
- Certified Property Manager (CPM)
- Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)
- Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
- Counselor of Real Estate (CRE)
- General Accredited Appraiser (GAA)
- Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI)
- GREEN Designation
- Performance Management Network (PMN)
- REALTOR® Association Certified Executive (RCE)
- Residential Accredited Appraiser (RAA)
- Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
- Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
- Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR)
Certifications:
- At Home With Diversity Certification
- Certified Real Estate Team Specialist (C-RETS)
- e-Pro Certification
- Military Relocation Professional Certification
- Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)
- Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)
- Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSHPS)
- Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification
Ready to earn a designation or certification? Check out the current course offerings using the button below!
You know that you can take great CE classes at Boise Regional REALTORS®, but did you know that BRR can bring classes to your office or wherever you host training for your agents?
Here is our list of available courses:
| Elective Courses | CE |
|---|---|
| Ethics- NAR’s Required Code (E1361) | 3 CE |
Elective NAR Courses |
|
| The Right Start Series | 18 CE |
| Part 1 - Building Your Business & Demonstrating Your Value (D1178) | |
| Part 2- Converting Buyers & Building Your Buyers-Side Business (D1179) | |
| Part 3- Neutralizing Seller Concerns & Building Your Listing- Side Business (D1180) | |
Commission Courses |
|
| 2020 Commission CORE (C2020) | 4 CORE |
| 2021 Commission CORE (C2021) | 3 CORE |
Post License Courses |
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| Post License Fundamentals (POST001) | 8 CE |
| Post License Elective: Pricing, Marketing & Advertising (POST002) | 4 CE |
| Post License Elective: Professionalism, Negotiations & Closings (POST003) | 4 CE |
Contact BRR’s Director of Professional Development at education@boirealtors.com to learn more about costs, contracts, policies and to schedule a class.