How Do I Get Support?
Thanks for checking out ARTI Academics! This school is a completely new model in real estate education. We pride ourselves in having the best customer support in the industry - although we have designed the school so you hopefully don't need it. :)
First off, you are here in our Support Community, which has conversation, questions and answers on various topics related to real estate school, licensing, affiliation, continuing education and more. We pride ourselves on having a very comprehensive forum where you can find immediate answers to your questions 24x7.
Software Platforms:
There are a lot of options out there for types of devices to use. For the best experience in the school, we recommend using a computer with Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari internet browsers. You are welcome to use any device, but the ones listed are what we support. We may be offering additional technology options to take classes in the future!
Are You Enrolled or Considering Real Estate Pre-Licensing?
While enrolled in ARTI Academics as a pre-licensing student you have your own ARTI® Certified Coach. This Coach is your resource for all things real estate school/licensing and is personally dedicated to your success. You also have access to our email support 24x7.
Are You Enrolled or Considering Continuing Education?
ARTI® Academics makes real estate school easy. If you have a question, it's probably been answered before right here in the Support Community. If you happen to run into questions along the way, you can always email our help desk directly from ARTI® Academics.
Do You Offer Real Estate Broker Licensing Courses?
ARTI Academics sole focus is on helping real estate agents be successful (here's an overview on the difference between a Broker and an Agent). We currently do not offer Real Estate Broker licensing courses. The reason is because there are relatively few Broker's in real estate compared with Agents. In fact, most people each day helping others buy and sell real estate are Real Estate Agents. That being said, we do offer continuing education courses which are available to agents and brokers alike, of course at no cost. Our real estate school courses are designed with you in mind and really tailored to help you succeed in the business. That's why you notice our course offerings so different from other real estate schools in the marketplace.
If you're looking to become a real estate agent, you have come to the right place. You can get started by Creating an Account.
Still Wondering If ARTI Academics is For Real?
Over and over again people ask if ARTI Academics is for real. Especially when other schools charge several hundreds of dollars or more. The answer is yes! Just recently, the leading real estate news source for real estate agents, brokers, real estate executives and real estate technology leaders, Inman featured ARTI Academics.
The article titled “Proptech Developers Launch Free Alternative Online Real Estate School“, written by Staff Writer and Technology Expert, Craig Rowe, states “Best of all: Classes offered by Arti Academics are free, and, in keeping with their theme of industry transparency, the classes are also free for the non-licensed public.”
When referring to creating high quality real estate school content, Rowe continued, “Dr. Amanda Wickra [was hired] as the school’s director of education. Wickra holds a doctor of education degree from Pepperdine’s Graduate school of Education and Psychology, where she was named one of the university’s “40 under 40” in 2016.” The article also made mention of a forthcoming mobile app, over 50 existing and proposed new courses, and other initiatives for ARTI Academics looking to the future.
We’re appreciative of all the many instructors, developers, and support staff who have helped make this school a success. Of course, we are also appreciative of all of the students who are currently enjoying real estate licensing and continuing education classes. We look forward to helping you grow your real estate career through education!
About Inman News :
Real estate industry professionals from around the world turn to Inman first for accurate, innovative and timely information about the business. Known for its award-winning journalism, cutting-edge technology coverage, in-depth educational opportunities, and forward-thinking events, Inman is the industry’s leading source of real estate information.
What Is The Real Estate MLS
One of the rarely discussed topics in Real Estate School is the Multiple Listing Service, or MLS. The MLS is software that Agents and Brokerages can participate in that encourages cooperation between real estate brokerages and outlines how fees will be shared. All other services the MLS provides are secondary to these. In short, when you represent a buyer in a real estate transaction that is listed by another member of the same MLS, there is an written arrangement you will get paid a commission of the amount specified in the listing documentation.
Other Considerations:
In some instances the MLS provides additional resources, such as data on past real estate transactions that can be used for comparative market analyses. It is also not uncommon for them to provide showing services, lockboxes, forms, listing syndication and other integrations. While offered as a service an agent is not required to use the products. Each MLS provides their own offerings as directed by the members.
Service Area:
The MLS is not actually a single entity nationwide, but each geographic region typically has their own. For example, Las Vegas, Nevada has their own MLS and in some instances, a real estate agent may participate and be a member in several, or none at all. Many real estate companies do not participate in an MLS at all, including commercial real estate brokerages and boutique shops.
Fees:
Being a member of a multiple listing service does have a cost. Depending on the area, you should expect the MLS itself to cost between $50 and $200 per month. In some markets, the MLS fees are incorporated into the local board of realtor fees.
Introducing Your Certified Real Estate School Coach
Providing the best overall real estate school experience is extremely important to us - and you! We are now introducing your ARTI® Academics Certified Coach. As a student striving to complete the real estate pre-licensing coursework, you now have a personal real estate coach available at your fingertips. ARTI® Academics has vetted this coach as an expert in the real estate industry.
Their primary purpose as a certified coach is to provide professional skills training and prepare you to be successful in the real estate field and pass the real estate exam. They will be a great resource to utilize through the 120 hours of Pre-Licensing and will be the direct contact to answer questions and help fulfill learning outcomes.
These resources were put in place because our education team at ARTI® Academics wants to ensure we are preparing the next generation of real estate professionals for success. We want to foster conversations and spark new ideas. Real Estate is an evolving field, and our certified coaches have encountered several of the changes over the years. In sharing their experiences will be beneficial for future real estate agents. "We're really excited to provide this addition to our real estate education platform", said Director of Education, Amanda Wickra, Ed.D. "Our certified coaches will bring a combination of significant teaching experience and subject matter expertise. They will help us continue to deliver an exceptional learning experience for our students."
5 Things You Should Know About Real Estate School
Deciding whether or not to start and complete real estate school can be a difficult question. Before you get started, there are some key things that you should be aware of as you begin your real estate journey.
- Real estate school is not easy. For some people, the content and information from a real estate pre-license course may seem simple and straightforward, but it's not that easy. Lots of key definitions and terminology must be added to your internal knowledge base before you will successfully pass the test. There are also many different real estate specific concepts and core areas of learning that need to be mastered for you to be successful. Some of the information will be specific to the state which you reside in. For example, what may be required for the State of Utah will be different than the requirements and rules for the State of Nevada.
- It will take 120 hours of class time to complete. Deciding to become a real estate agent is a commitment. Finishing real estate school is the first step. You will have to focus the equivalent of three 40 hour weeks studying and learning what it takes to help someone with what will likely be the largest transaction of their life. The stakes are high and it is important to know your stuff. Don't think that you will be able to shortcut the prep time and education.
- You should finish real estate school within 60 days for the highest level of success. Since your goal is to become a real estate professional, it is important to retain the knowledge you've gained from your education. This is achieved by completing real estate school within 60 days. When you finish school within that timeline, you're ready for the real estate license exam and as you move into your career you're relying on recent knowledge. If you started real estate school 8 or 9 months prior, it is difficult to remember everything because you haven't put it into practice.
- You can do it all online. Did you know that you can complete real estate school 100% online? That's right! While there may be a lot of coursework involved, the online schools in real estate have proven high levels of success. In fact, ARTI® Academics has the highest overall satisfaction rating of any school in the State of Utah from Google. In addition, ARTI® Academics consistently ranks at or near the top of the list when it comes to exam pass rates. Part of the success comes from each student having their own dedicated ARTI® Certified Instructor who they can reach out to for answers to questions related to curriculum or the career.
- There is a cost to get into the real estate business. Yes. A real estate agent is a business owner. You're in control of your own destiny. Real Estate School is 100% free at ARTI® Academics, but as you begin your career you will have to plan on investing in your business. This means being prepared to pay REALTOR® fees, MLS fees, and brokerage costs. These are typically small in comparison to what you will need to spend to market and grow your real estate business after you have your license. Outside of money, the largest cost you will experience is the time and energy needed to be successful. Most real estate agents don't make it past the first year or two. While real estate school gets you started, you still have to go and compete to win business. We recommend our ARTI® 5 Contact Rule for new agents in real estate. The ARTI® 5 Contact Rule is: Have 5 Real Estate Conversations Per Day. Put those people in to your Customer Relationship Manager. Follow Up Consistently.
Thank you for reading about the five things you should know about real estate school. Please provide any comments or feedback below and we look forward to seeing you earn your real estate license with the help of ARTI® Academics.
How long does it take to become a real estate agent in Utah?
Earning your real estate license in Utah can happen in as little as 30 days. By completing 8 hours of course work per day 5 days per week you can have the pre-licensing certificate in three weeks. You then must schedule and pass the test and wait for your license from the Utah Division of Real Estate. If you are trying to plan ahead, we recommend 45 to 60 days to make sure you have ample time to make it through and get the license submitted and returned from the Utah Real Estate division.
Find out how much it costs to go to real estate school here.
How much does it cost to go to real estate school?
Real estate school is 100% Free at ARTI Academics. If you're considering going to real estate school to get your real estate license, most schools will charge anywhere from $450 to $800 or more. They typically charge this money to cover the cost of facilities, licensed real estate school software, and profit to the company. Not only is ARTI® the most affordable way to earn your license, but it is the highest rated real estate licensing school in the State of Utah. Find more information about top real estate schools.
Do you provide additional Real Estate training once I get my license?
Upon completion of the Real Estate pre-licensing requirements or during the process itself, ARTI Academics can provide training, coaching, and mentoring. We want to ensure each of our students has specific, attainable, and measurable goals. We will connect you to a senior leader and an ARTI® Certified Instructor who will be a critical resource for guidance and mentoring. We want to ensure each of our students identifies opportunities to grow in real estate. We encourage our students to build networks and have a thriving real estate career.
We also provide a wide selection of real estate courses that you can participate in at any time online right here online through ARTI Academics. These real estate classes offer continuing education credit with the division of real estate and help propel your career to higher levels.
Utah 3 Hour Required Course – Mandatory Residential Course
The Utah Division of Real Estate now requires a new 3 hour Mandatory Residential Real Estate Course in order to renew your license after January 1st, 2020. This 3 hours is a core class. 9 of the required 18 credit hours must be core, and this counts for 3 of the 9 core classes. This course covers various aspects of the Utah Residential Purchase Contract (REPC). Many schools chose rush the course together within weeks of the Utah Division of Real Estate's training of instructors and providing the outlines, however ARTI® Academics has been busy assembling the best instructors and preparing course material for you that will be engaging, fulfilling, and propel your success for years to come. Rome wasn't built overnight!
Why Is This Course Required?
In a nutshell, real estate agents need to be better trained on handling various real estate situations that arise. While each real estate transaction is unique, there are various aspects that are similar. Our class ensures that you are familiar with key provisions, areas of concern, misconceptions and scenarios around the Real Estate Purchase Contract. We are excited to begin offering this course in 2019 with plenty of time for you to complete prior to your next renewal.
When Can I Take The Mandatory 3 Hour Residential Course?
This course is currently in the construction phase and will be available to you before the end of 2019. This will provide ample time to complete prior to your renewal in 2020.
Will you be offering the 3 Hour Mandatory Property Management and Commercial Versions of this course?
We offer extensive training in the Property Management and Commercial Real Estate (coming soon) sectors. That being said, it is not currently in our roadmap to provide the 3 hour mandatory classes. The commercial real estate and property management industries are very niche markets. If property management or commercial real estate is your practice, we recommend taking one of our highly sought after courses.
For additional information you can read the Division Newsletter Here:
https://realestate.utah.gov/real-estate/