What must all licensees complete before their first renewal expiration date?

All licensees are required to complete a Commission prescribed post-licensing course before their first renewal expiration date. This requirement is essential as it ensures that new licensees enhance their knowledge and skills beyond the initial training they received before obtaining their license. This post-licensing education is designed to help licensees better understand the practical aspects of real estate practice, legal obligations, and professional responsibilities, ensuring they are effectively prepared to operate successfully and ethically in the real estate market.

Courses in ethics or first aid, while beneficial in their own contexts, are not mandated for license renewal. Similarly, while passing a state examination is critical to initially obtaining a real estate license, once the license is obtained, the focus shifts to ongoing education such as the post-licensing course to maintain and enhance professional competency.