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Admissions

Enrollment Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for enrollment at Choice Academy Real Estate School varies based on the course you choose. Some of our professional development classes require an active Alabama real estate license, while others are open to all learners regardless of real estate experience. All financial literacy classes are fully open to the public and do not require any licensure or prior background in real estate. Courses regulated by the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC), including Salesperson Pre-License, Post-License, and Broker Pre-License, have specific requirements related to age, citizenship, education, and background qualifications. Additionally, Continuing Education (CE) courses are restricted to individuals who hold an active Alabama real estate license. The detailed requirements below will help you determine your eligibility for each course category.

At Choice Academy Real Estate School, we make the admissions process simple, supportive, and transparent so you can focus on beginning your real estate journey with confidence. Whether you are pursuing your first license, advancing your career, or seeking professional development, our team is here to guide you through each step. From eligibility requirements to enrollment, we provide clear information and personalized assistance to help you get started quickly and successfully. Welcome to the first step toward your future in real estate.

Licensing Course Enrollment Eligibility Requirements

Salesperson Pre-License (60 Hours)

  • Must be 19 years of age or older

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, or hold a valid permanent resident visa

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent 

  • Must provide proof of bona fide residency in Alabama

  • Must have no felony convictions and no crimes involving moral turpitude

  • Must not have had a real estate license or application rejected or revoked in any state within the last 2 years (unless due to exam failure)

Broker Pre-License (60 Hours)

Post-License Course (30 Hours)

Required after obtaining the temporary Salesperson License​

  • Must hold a current temporary Alabama Salesperson License

  • Must complete the 30-hour post-license course within:

    • 6 months if the license is placed on active status

    • 12 months if the license remains inactive

  • Failure to complete the course within the allowed time results in license lapse and invalidation

  • All AREC fees, paperwork, and activation forms must be submitted by the applicable deadlines

  • Must be 19 years of age or older

  • U.S. citizenship or legal presence documentation required

  • Must provide proof of bona fide residency in Alabama

  • Must have an active real estate salesperson license for 24 of the 36 months immediately preceding application

  • Must have no disqualifying criminal history or recent license revocations

Reciprocal License (Salesperson or Broker)

(AREC Requirements)

  • You must hold a current real estate license (active or inactive) from a “qualifying state”, one in which you completed approved pre-license coursework and passed a comprehensive exam that covered both general real estate principles and that state’s licensing laws. 

  • That license must not be a “reciprocal license” or “non-resident license.” It must be a “regular” (original) license from the qualifying state. 

  • You must obtain an official “Certificate of Licensure” (license history) from that state’s licensing authority, not merely a copy of the license.

  • The Certificate of Licensure must be issued within 120 days of your application for the Alabama reciprocal license. 

  • The Certificate must include certain details at minimum:

    • Your full name and address. 

    • The status of the license (active, expired, inactive, etc.). 

    • The type of license (salesperson, broker, etc.). 

    • A record of the license’s active/inactive periods over the previous 36 months. 

    • Whether the applicant passed the original licensing examination, and whether that exam included both the national/general and state portions (or only state law). 

    • Any disciplinary history (if applicable). 

    • Any additional documentation AREC may require under its rules. 

  • Applicants must meet general AREC licensing-law requirements for license issuance such as proof of age (at least 19), proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence, and proof of residency in their domicile state via acceptable documentation (driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, permanent resident card, state-issued ID, etc.)

Please note: Online courses may require additional enrollment eligibility steps or documentation in accordance with Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) regulations and ARELLO distance-education guidelines. Specific online course requirements will be provided at the time of registration to ensure full compliance.

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