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Oregon Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

All real estate licensees (principal brokers, associate brokers, brokers and property managers) renewing an active license must complete at least 30 hours of continuing education during the preceding two license years, as stated by ORS 696.174. At least 15 hours must be in one or more of the required topics as determined by the Oregon Real Estate Commissioner and set forth in OAR 863-015-0055.

Many of our courses fulfill the required topics, and are so noted in the descriptions.


Oregon Required Topics
Renewing licensees must complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education in required topics. Licensees may choose from topics on the list, taking a few hours in each topic, 15 hours in just one topic, or all 30 hours in required course topics.
  • Trust Accounts
  • Misrepresentation
  • Anti-Trust
  • Rule and Law Update
  • Property Management
  • Commercial Brokerage and Leasing
  • Real Estate Taxation: Federal, State and Local
  • Agency
  • Fair Housing
  • Contracts
  • Evaluation of Property
  • Brokerage Management
  • Land
  • Business Ethics
    • Available Oregon Real Estate CE Courses
    Title Description Credit Cost
    1031 Exchanges - A Closer Look Section 1031 "Like-Kind exchanges"-A Closer Look for Real Estate Agents.
    Course Details    		 8 MRE $75
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    Affordable Housing 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 MRE $115
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    Building Successful Relationships - GRI Achieving long-term success requires developing a working knowledge of how consumers’ personalities and communication styles directly affect their expectations and ultimate satisfaction. The purpose of this course is to enable REALTORS® to build lasting relationships with consumers in today’s market through meaningful communication.
    Course Details    		 6 GRI
    		 $80
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    Commercial Leasing 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 MRE $75
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    Comprehensive Planning 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 MRE $75
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    Economics & Demographics (for Real Estate Agents) 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 MRE $40
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    Ethics and Professional Practice-GRI Content Update 2010!
    Covers the interpretation and application of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This is the only required course in the GRI program, and many local associations require this course as a condition of membership (check with local board for specific requirements)
    Course Details    		 6 GRI
    		 $80
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    Fair Housing 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 MRE $75
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    Finance in Real Estate 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 GRI
    16 MRE     		$99
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    GRI 101: Rookie Training 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.
    Course Details    		 12 GRI
    		 $160
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    Growth Management 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 MRE $40
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    Housing Construction - GRI Building a Solid Foundation A wonderful overview of the Housing Industry.
    Course Details    		 6 GRI
    		 $75
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    Insurance in Real Estate An overview of the various types of insurance coverage that can be necessary in a real estate transaction.
    Course Details    		 2 MRE $25
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    Introduction to Social Networking - MRE Social networks are becoming the standard for collaboration and sharing They are redefining how business processes are distributed, changing the way entire industries function. This non-credit course will help you get started on leveraging social networks to benefit your business, and your clients. This course is not a Continuing Education course
    Course Details    		 3 MRE $35
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    Land Conservation 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 MRE $20
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    Land Surveying & Subdivision Platting 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 MRE $60
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    Law I - What you don't know can hurt you - GRI 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 GRI
    		 $80
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    Marketing and Selling New Homes - GRI Selling a New Home is Different An overview of the skills necessary to effectively sell new residential construction, including; communication tools, negotiating strategies, new home marketing, and a detailed look at new home design.
    Course Details    		 6 GRI
    		 $80
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    Methamphetamine and Real Estate Learn what 'meth' is, where it comes from, and the impact of methamphetamine production and abuse in the real estate market.
    Course Details    		 4 MRE $35
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    Permission to Build 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 MRE $20
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    Planning 101 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 MRE $60
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    Planning Process 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 MRE $75
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    Principles of Zoning and Subdivision 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 MRE $75
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    Property Management - MRE Understanding the Role of the Property Management Company.
    Course Details    		 6 MRE $75
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    Real Estate and Related Investments in IRA & 401K How to Invest in Real Estate with Retirement Funds such as your IRA or 401(k)
    Course Details    		 8 MRE $95
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    Residential Environmental Hazards Screening 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    		 8 MRE $80
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    Risk Reduction - Risky Business - GRI Helps brokers recognize bad business practices.
    Course Details    		 6 GRI
    		 $80
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    Taxation in Real Estate Content Updated for 2010!
    Basic principles of Taxation involved in a real estate transaction, including a discussion of possible alternative taxation methods.
    Course Details    		 6 GRI
    		 $80
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