Colorado Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

VanEd maintains an extensive selection of online CO real estate continuing education courses, including MRE courses and the mandatory REC Update Course, to help you satisfy the education requirements of your license.

The Real Estate Commission of Colorado requires all licensees to have completed twenty-four hours of continuing education before renewing any active three-year license. VanEd makes it as simple as possible to satisfy this requirement, all online and from the convenience of your home.

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Title	Description	Credit	Cost
-- Mandatory Courses --
CREC Annual Update Course - 2013 4.3	NEW for 2013! 2013 version of the 4 hour Mandatory course as required by the Real Estate Commission in Colorado. eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$39
G01 – #2898 - The Ethical and Professional Practices of REALTORS®-GRI 4.2	Covers the interpretation and application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Many local associations also require this course as a condition of membership (check with local board for specific requirements) eBook Available! Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
-- EDUCATION PACKAGES -- (at a significant discount to the individual courses)
16 hour License Renewal / Discount Package	This VanEd 16 hour renewal package provides you the easiest, fastest and most cost effective way to complete your Continuing Education Requirements. Save 20% off the price of the individual courses. Courses: (click for details) Courses: (click for details) CREC Annual Update Course - 2013 eBook Available! 1031 Exchanges - A Closer Look Reducing Radon Risk in Real Estate	16 CE	$122
12 hour License Renewal / Top Rated Package	The VanEd 12 hour renewal package for Colorado provides you the easiest and most cost effective way to complete your Continuing Education Requirements. Save 20% off the price of the individual courses. Courses: (click for details) CREC Annual Update Course - 2013 eBook Available! Principles of Zoning and Subdivision	12 CE	$96
10 hour License Renewal / Marketing Package	The VanEd 10 hour renewal package for Colorado is the most cost effective way to complete your Continuing Education Requirements. Save 20% off the price of the individual courses. Courses: (click for details) CREC Annual Update Course - 2013 eBook Available! Building Green: Marketing High Performance Homes eBook Available! The SWS Listing Analyzer for Expired Listings eBook Available!	10 CE	$86
8 hour License Renewal / Popular Courses Package	The 8-hour renewal package includes the most current annual update course. Save 20% off the price of the individual courses. Courses: (click for details) CREC Annual Update Course - 2013 eBook Available! 101 of Processing Short Sales (online) #3363 eBook Available! 74 Ways to Sell Your Listings in Today's Market eBook Available!	8 CE	$69
-- ALL OTHER COURSES --
101 of Processing Short Sales - #3363 4.1	This course will teach you step by step on how to process your own short sale. We will cover what is a short sale, determining a hardship, listing price in the MLS, questions to ask the seller, creating the short sale package, qualifying the buyer, how the HUD settlement statement should look, following up with the lender and most importantly, Closing. eBook Available! Course Details	2 CE	$24
1031 Exchanges - A Closer Look #D397-2749 4.3	Section 1031 "Like-Kind exchanges"-A Closer Look for Real Estate Agents. Course Details	8 CE	$75
2013 Colorado Forms & Contracts Review (#3643) 4.1	NEW for 2013! This course is designed to instruct students on the changes to current forms and contracts as well as identify new forms created to comply with Colorado law, rules or procedures. eBook Available! Course Details	3 CE	$29
7 Keys to Short Sale Success #D397-2759 4.1	We know short sales are a growing part of today’s real estate market and will likely be around for awhile. Have you been avoiding them? Have you had bad experiences with them? Our goal is to provide you with the tools you can apply to your business immediately so that you can incorporate short sales successfully and confidently. eBook Available! Course Details	2 CE	$24
74 Ways to Sell Your Listings in Today's Market #D397-3381 4.3	How to sell your listings in a difficult market, and show the public that the profession of selling real estate can and should be an honorable profession after all. eBook Available! Course Details	3 CE	$24
ABCs of Home Construction for the Non-Builder #3751 3.7	NEW for 2013! A brief, entertaining and informative overview of the detailed and complex processes that go into building a home. From excavation to foundation, and exterior to interior design, the basics are covered in a linear and cohesive way for students unfamiliar with construction. Course Details	4 CE	$50
Affordable Housing #D397-2903 4.3	This course is designed to educate the student about who is affected by the lack of affordable housing, and to provide details about available resources with examples of how communities around the country have patched together unique solutions. Course Details	12 CE	$115
Affordable Housing: A Practical Guide #D397-2788 4.1	To provide real estate professionals a step-by-step manual when working with buyers and sellers of affordable homes. Course Details	3 CE	$39
Basic Residential Investment # 2855 4.0	This course will teach you how to judge residential investments by learning how to create and compare Internal Rate of Returns. Students will also be introduced to investment analysis strategies. eBook Available! Course Details	6 CE	$60
Broker Reactivation 4.1	This course is accepted once every other license cycle to meet the full 24 hours of continuing education. The course covers Contracts and Rules, and includes the current CREC Annual Update course. NOTE: This course is also used to satisfy the continuing education requirement for licensees who wish to activate or reinstate their license after being inactive or expired 36 months or less and have not maintained their continuing education requirements.. Course Details	24 CE	$225
Brokerage Administration I 4.2	This course is required by Colorado statute to qualify for the Employing Broker level of authority. The course comes with 12 hours of CE credit. Students must still complete three (3) Annual Update Courses to meet the education requirements. This is a 24 hour course that comes with 12 hours of CE credit. NOTE: Brokers may also need to pass the state part of the state exam to upgrade. Click Here to learn more about our Exam Prep options. eBook Available!* Course Details	12 CE	$225
Building Green: A High Performance Home #D397-2901 4.5	Learn how to identify the high performance, energy-efficient and cost effective home elements that buyers are looking for today. eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$45
Building Green: Marketing High Performance Homes #D397-2790 4.1	Explains the practical benefits of the "high performance home" and how to communicate this value to consumers. eBook Available! Course Details	3 CE	$35
Colorado Contracts #D397-2763 4.1	This course covers contract law and all the current Colorado Contracts, forms and disclosures approved by the commission. Course Details	8 CE	$75
Colorado Water Law #D397-3915 4.3	An in-depth overview of Colorado Water Law. The origins of law, rights of parties and the roles of state and federal laws involved are all discussed. Course Details	6 CE	$59
Commercial Leasing #D397-2853 4.2	Basic concepts of commercial leasing for real estate agents with a focus on property evaluation and the terms of the 'standard' lease. Course Details	6 CE	$75
Comprehensive Planning #D397-2860 4.1	From community vision to comprehensive plan This course traces the roots and legal foundation for planning in the United States. The course describes the various types of planning policy and regulation, the elements of Comprehensive Plans, basic planning principles, implementation techniques, and the relationship between planning policy and zoning. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	8 CE	$80
Economics & Demographics (for Real Estate Agents) #D397-2864 3.5	Understanding how economic and population changes affect real estate This course introduces the student to the principles of economic and demographic analysis, including economic base analysis, market economies, computer modeling techniques, components of population change, demographic concepts and methods used in population projection. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	4 CE	$45
Ethics for REALTORS® (REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training) #2918 4.1	Updated for 2013! The 4-hr NAR Mandatory Ethics Course - This review Ethics course is one of the courses used to meet the Quadrennial Ethics requirement for REALTORS®. It is not required by the Real Estate Commission, however this course may be taken each year for CE Credit. eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$50
Fair Housing #D397-2748 4.2	Topics include a review of discriminatory trends, federal and Colorado fair housing laws, mortgage lending, diversity, testing and working with public attitudes. Course Details	6 CE	$75
Finance in Real Estate #D397-2900 4.1	This course covers all aspects of Real Estate Finance, including The Monetary System, Sources of Money, the Lending Process and Insurance. The course also contains a downloadable glossary of Finance Terminology. Course Details	16 CE	$99
Foreclosures #D397-2789 4.2	This course gives you the details of the foreclosure process in Colorado. Updated to include all current laws and forms. Course Details	6 CE	$80
Foundations In Sustainability #D397-2787 3.9	Encompassing the universal aspects of sustainability that involve virtually every building type, this course is focused on providing the student with the basic concepts of sustainability; what it is and how it operates. Course Details	6 CE	$60
Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate #D397-2784 4.3	Learn what areas of the market commercial real estate covers and how real estate agents work with the various individuals involved. eBook Available! Course Details	8 CE	$99
G02 – #2897 - Real Estate Technology - GRI 3.9	This course will focus on the latest technology tips and tools available to REALTORS®. Topics covered will include contact management systems, mobile technology, Web-based business tools, social networking sites, transaction management and business systems technology. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G03 - #2896 Taxation and Investments in Real Estate 3.7	This course will cover basic principles of taxation in real estate and applicable provisions for residential and investment properties. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G04 – #2895 - Finance in Real Estate 3.9	Learn about the different ways to finance real estate purchases and the associated government rules and regulations Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G05 – #2894 - Pricing in Real Estate - GRI 3.9	Is the Price Right? Learn the best practices in pricing real estate, appraisal techniques and how to relate that information to your clients. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G06 - #2893 New Homes and Construction in Real Estate 4.2	This course will address new home developments, new home construction & marketing as well as the sale of new construction and how to assist parties in these types of transactions. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G07 - #2892 GRI Sales Contracts 4.3	Students taking this course will be introduced to current CREC sales contracts, disclosures and addenda and be able to determine when the appropriate forms are applicable in a transaction. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G08 - #2891 Listing Contracts - GRI 4.2	Updated for 2013! This course will cover basic contract law for REALTORS® with a specific focus on the listing contracts used in Colorado. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G09 - #2980 - Brokerage Relationships & Risk - GRI 4.1	This course will cover brokerage relationships in Colorado. State laws and Administrative Rules governing brokerage relationships will be discussed in detail. The course will also address the types of risks associated with real estate business and how to limit liability for licensees, brokers and the public. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G10 – #2889 - Law I - GRI 4.1	GRI Law I : Covers the Legal System, Causes of Action, Remedies, Brokers and the Law, Antitrust and Fair Housing,Water Rights and Title Insurance. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G11 – #2888 - Law II - GRI 4.1	Law II : Covers Liens, Financing, and Foreclosures. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G12 – #2887 - Water Issues in Real Estate - GRI 4.3	An in-depth overview of Colorado Water Law. The origins of law, rights of parties and the roles of state and federal laws involved are all discussed. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G13 - #2886 Environmental Issues In Real Estate 4.3	This course will cover environmental issues that impact real estate. Topics covered include energy-reducing property features, characteristics of “green” properties, sustainability, factors affecting land use in Colorado, smart growth policies, environmental regulations and clean energy initiatives. Course Details	6 CE 6 GRI	$75
G14 – #2885 - Working With Buyers - GRI 4.1	Become more than a Tour guide! The purpose of this course is to provide REALTORS® with tools and strategies to embrace the cyclical market and exceed buyer expectations from first contact through transaction closing. Please note: For this course, students will receive 6 hours of GRI credit and 4 hours of CE credit. Course Details	4 CE 6 GRI	$75
G15 – #2884 - Working with Sellers - GRI 4.4	Sell your way to Success by developing strategies to target various segments of sellers. This course will demonstrate how REALTORS® can tailor the benefits they offer to meet the needs of consumers in every market. Please note: For this course, students will receive 6 hours of GRI credit and 4 hours of CE credit. Course Details	4 CE 6 GRI	$75
Growth Management #D397-2861 4.2	Why communities manage growth and what that means to property owners This course explains what is meant by “growth management” and the components commonly found in growth management programs - the techniques used, the difference between growth management and growth control, the policy issues affecting growth, and case studies from typical communities where growth management legislation has been introduced. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	4 CE	$45
Insurance in Real Estate #D397-2786 4.2	An overview of the various types of insurance coverage that can be necessary in a real estate transaction. eBook Available! Course Details	2 CE	$25
Investment Real Estate 101 - #3273 4.0	Learn to evaluate potential investment opportunities as well as identify key client relationship areas. Property management skills and techniques are discussed in detail. Other topics include Fair Housing and 1031 Exchange rules. eBook Available! Course Details	6 CE	$60
IRA Investments in Real Estate - Part 1 #3562 4.3	Investing IRA assets in Real estate has been a well-kept "secret" opportunity. It is true; you and your clients may invest their IRA in real estate. This course is designed to help you demonstrate more value by giving you the ability to present new real estate investment opportunities to clients and customers. eBook Available! Course Details	2 CE	$25
IRA Investments in Real Estate - Part 2 #3563 4.3	This course will dig a little deeper into the ins and outs of using IRA investments in real estate. A more detailed understanding of IRA accounts, Disqualified persons, purchasing with an entity and background into relevant case studies will be presented. eBook Available! Course Details	2 CE	$24
Land Conservation #D397-2782 4.3	This course reviews the many purposes, benefits and tools of land conservation. Hypothetical examples drawn from real situations help highlight the issues. Links to web sites provide more detailed information, and help acquaint the student with the many organizations and government agencies involved in land conservation. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	2 CE	$20
Land Surveying & Subdivision Platting #D397-2857 4.0	What’s a plat and where does it come from? This course provides an introduction to the land survey, explains how parcel boundaries are established, describes the improvement survey, and traces the elements of the subdivision process from application to recordation. The concept of vested rights is explained, as well as the requirements for land dedication and development requirements. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	6 CE	$60
Listing and Selling Commercial Real Estate #D397-2783 4.1	Explore the practical world of Commercial Real Estate and learn what customers expect from your relationship. Course Details	6 CE	$79
Methamphetamine and Real Estate #D397 - 2757 4.2	Learn what 'meth' is, where it comes from, and the impact of methamphetamine production and abuse in the real estate market. eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$35
Mineral Rights - Gas and Oil Lease Basics #D397-2780 4.4	This course provides a starting point through a basic introduction to mineral rights and oil and gas leases. Course Details	2 CE	$25
Mortgage Fraud #D397-2779 3.7	In this course, you will learn what it takes to stop mortgage fraud, not just at your own company, but at every level of the playing field. Mortgage fraud exists - and begins - at every layer; and to avoid becoming a victim you must be vigilant about combating fraud at every step. Course Details	6 CE	$59
Permission to Build #D397-2778 4.1	Development review is a process conducted primarily by city and county governments that examines proposed land development activity. The intent is to conduct a professional review, with all information open to the public, resulting in the granting of rights to develop land. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	2 CE	$20
Planning 101 #D397-2862 4.2	Introduction to Planning for the Real Estate Appraiser: Understanding the effect of land use planning on property value This is a Planning 101 course for professional appraisers and others interested in the effect that land use planning can have on real estate value. The course combines the basic elements of the three core courses and discusses planning and regulatory trends to develop an understanding that a local planning and regulatory perspective is integral to any analysis of the highest and best use of land. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	6 CE	$60
Planning Process #D397-2865 3.9	How city planning works This course provides a general overview of the planning process - its goals and objectives, resources, basic research techniques, and tools used to evaluate alternatives and make decisions. Implementation tools, including regulatory, annexation, and growth management techniques are included. The public planning process is described including notification requirements, the use of advisory committees, survey techniques, and the formal public hearing and decision making process. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	8 CE	$80
Preparing a House for Sale #D397-2760 4.3	This course helps you learn about how making some changes can increase the salability of your listing. Course Details	4 CE	$40
Principles of Zoning and Subdivision #D397-2906 4.4	The planner’s tool kit-- zoning, development review and subdivision This course provides the legal basis for planning regulations, describes the components of comprehensive zoning, describes appeal processes and cites the types of relief that are available to property owners. The course also describes development review, subdivision, and zoning enforcement, including zoning’s relationship to Home Owner Association requirements. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	8 CE	$80
Property Management - #3593 3.9	Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities of the Property Manager and Management Company in Colorado. eBook Available! Course Details	6 CE	$75
Real Estate Short Selling Basics #D397-2777 4.3	This course covers the basic information that all agents should know about short sales, including: what is a real estate short sale; understand why and when a short sale may occur; tips for representing a seller and a buyer; and knowing where to get more information. eBook Available! Course Details	2 CE	$25
Record Keeping and Trust Accounts #D397-2859 3.8	The proper recordkeeping procedures required by the Real Estate Commission to maintain and account for funds belonging to others. Course Details	8 CE	$50
Reducing Radon Risk in Real Estate #D397-2852 4.2	Important information on radon for real estate agents, including health hazards, levels and testing, and agent liability. Course Details	4 CE	$40
Residential Environmental Hazards Screening #D397-2899 4.2	The student is also introduced to the many environmental hazards and detrimental environmental conditions that affect individual sites and building. They are shown how it is possible for a real estate professional to screen a property for apparent environmental hazards without extensive additional training. Course Details	6 CE	$80
Settlement #D397-2905 3.9	Reviews the Broker's responsibility relating to closings and how to prepare and then complete a 6-column worksheets. Course Details	8 CE	$75
The Art of Pricing #D397-2758 4.3	As a professional real estate agent, one of the most important duties of your job is to properly price your listings for market. Don't let the seller dictate the price; learn the right way to price a home. eBook Available! Course Details	2 CE	$25
The Ethics of Technology: Etiquette for the Age of Engage #3450 4.0	Updated for 2013! Designed specifically to exceed the NAR requirements for Ethics Renewal, this course covers the Code of Ethics in relation to tech issues and social media like Facebook and Twitter. Also gives guidance to all real estate professionals working in online and social media. Note: This course has been approved to meet the Ethics Renewal Requirement by many local associations, including Boulder, Vail, Telluride and Aspen. Check with your local association if they are not listed to see if they will accept this course. eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$39
The Law of Planning #D397-2866 3.8	“It’s the law!” Legal authority and property rights This course introduces the student to the law of planning - the legal authority and basis of land use regulation. The course describes the levels of regulatory authority exercised by various levels of government; the legislative, administrative, and quasi-judicial decision making process and what that distinction means to the applicant, the decision maker, and the public. The course also addresses the various causes of action that can be raised, and the possible enforcement processes that are available to local governments or to other aggrieved parties. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$45
The SWS Listing Analyzer for Expired Listings #D397-3370 4.3	This course was created to help you SELL expired listings. Not GET expired listings (although it may help do that, too), but actually SELL them… written by nationally recognized author and top selling broker Jennifer Allan-Hagedorn of www.SellWithSoul.com, this course will present a process for analyzing an expired listing in hopes of understanding what went wrong the first (or second or third) go-around. eBook Available! Course Details	3 CE	$34
Transportation Planning (PIC) #D397-2863 4.2	Integrating transportation with land use planning This course traces the history of transportation planning from pre-WWII to the present day, including the roles of the various levels of government involved in the transportation planning process from concept to completion. The course also explains travel-demand forecasting, trip generation and distribution, the split between different modes of travel, Level of Service and street capacity, and the transportation planner’s methods of determining road requirements. Current issues in transportation are highlighted, including how the principles of New Urbanism and “complete” street designs (where different modes of travel share the same street) affect urban form. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado Course Details	4 CE	$45
Understanding Sustainability #2910 3.9	A look at the history of sustainability efforts through the years, and how the environment, economy, and society will need to change to make a more sustainable future. Written and Sponsored in part by the Planning Institute of Colorado eBook Available! Course Details	4 CE	$45
Yield Capitalization (Discounting) #D397-2858 4.0	This course is designed for real estate agents who want to sharpen their skills using yield capitalization or real estate agents who want to start to study yield capitalization for commercial purposes. Course Details	4 CE	$45
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Colorado 72-hour Continuing Education "Recovery" Program	Designed for those who cannot complete three (3) CREC Annual Commission Update courses and have already taken Broker Reactivation, or for those who have been expired or inactive for more than 36 months and want to reactivate a license. This package will address contracts, regulations and closings. Please Note: These courses are from the VanED qualifying education track, and students with a CE account will be asked to create a new qualifying education account during checkout. Courses: (click for details) Colorado Contracts and Regulations (48 hrs) Colorado Closings (24 hrs)	72 CE	$250