Alaska Real Estate License School

Two national and three state final exams to prepare you for your licensing exam. You can view a breakdown of your results by the topics you will encounter on the state licensing exam.

As one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy, the real estate industry influences the national, state, and local economies, provides millions of Americans with jobs, and results in hundreds of billions of dollars of economic activity each year. This huge segment of the economy offers a variety of employment opportunities from construction and home improvement through residential sales, property management, and finance.

How does the sale of a home affect the local economy? Each home sale acts as an economic multiplier. In addition to the money and commissions earned because of the sale, new homeowners may have additional expenditures for remodeling, appliances, services, and furnishings. The employees of these companies, in turn, spend their incomes thereby expanding the economy. A thriving community attracts businesses, investments, and new residents who, in turn, spend money and expand the economy—a process referred to as an economic multiplier.

Source of Economic Contributions

• Home construction
• Real estate brokerage
• Mortgage lending
• Title insurance
• Rentals and leases
• Home appraisal
• Moving truck service
• Other related activities

You have made a good decision to become a part of this vibrant industry. As a real estate licensee working in a brokerage, you will be in a unique position to help people with their real estate transactions because you have knowledge and experience that most buyers and sellers do not possess. Homeowners will depend on you to guide them through the complexities of buying or selling a home.

The course covers the topics required by the Alaska Real Estate Commission for beginning licensees. Students will begin the course by learning about the different types of real estate careers and the activities that a real estate licensee engages in. Types of licensing law will be discussed along with ethical and legal business practices, including fair housing laws. An overview of economic markets is presented and an introduction to the valuation techniques used in real property appraisal. The functions of the Federal Reserve System, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae will be reviewed as well as the characteristics and guidelines of conventional, conforming, non-conforming, and government-backed loans. Students will learn about the steps in the default and foreclosure process. Fair lending regulations that affect real property transactions are covered. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify real estate terminology and to recognize Alaska’s real estate laws and principles. This course will also assist students in preparing for their real estate licensing exam.

Create decks of flashcards to review key terms and definitions by topic.

Progress Exams will help you get comfortable taking exams and give you a chance to review what you learned in your course(s).

You will see the correct answers and explanations to all questions at the end of each exam.

Two national and three state final exams to prepare you for your licensing exam. You can view a breakdown of your results by the topics you will encounter on the state licensing exam.

As one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy, the real estate industry influences the national, state, and local economies, provides millions of Americans with jobs, and results in hundreds of billions of dollars of economic activity each year. This huge segment of the economy offers a variety of employment opportunities from construction and home improvement through residential sales, property management, and finance.

How does the sale of a home affect the local economy? Each home sale acts as an economic multiplier. In addition to the money and commissions earned because of the sale, new homeowners may have additional expenditures for remodeling, appliances, services, and furnishings. The employees of these companies, in turn, spend their incomes thereby expanding the economy. A thriving community attracts businesses, investments, and new residents who, in turn, spend money and expand the economy—a process referred to as an economic multiplier.

Source of Economic Contributions

• Home construction
• Real estate brokerage
• Mortgage lending
• Title insurance
• Rentals and leases
• Home appraisal
• Moving truck service
• Other related activities

You have made a good decision to become a part of this vibrant industry. As a real estate licensee working in a brokerage, you will be in a unique position to help people with their real estate transactions because you have knowledge and experience that most buyers and sellers do not possess. Homeowners will depend on you to guide them through the complexities of buying or selling a home.

The course covers the topics required by the Alaska Real Estate Commission for beginning licensees. Students will begin the course by learning about the different types of real estate careers and the activities that a real estate licensee engages in. Types of licensing law will be discussed along with ethical and legal business practices, including fair housing laws. An overview of economic markets is presented and an introduction to the valuation techniques used in real property appraisal. The functions of the Federal Reserve System, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae will be reviewed as well as the characteristics and guidelines of conventional, conforming, non-conforming, and government-backed loans. Students will learn about the steps in the default and foreclosure process. Fair lending regulations that affect real property transactions are covered. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify real estate terminology and to recognize Alaska’s real estate laws and principles. This course will also assist students in preparing for their real estate licensing exam.

Create decks of flashcards to review key terms and definitions by topic.

Progress Exams will help you get comfortable taking exams and give you a chance to review what you learned in your course(s).

You will see the correct answers and explanations to all questions at the end of each exam.

As one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy, the real estate industry influences the national, state, and local economies, provides millions of Americans with jobs, and results in hundreds of billions of dollars of economic activity each year. This huge segment of the economy offers a variety of employment opportunities from construction and home improvement through residential sales, property management, and finance.

How does the sale of a home affect the local economy? Each home sale acts as an economic multiplier. In addition to the money and commissions earned because of the sale, new homeowners may have additional expenditures for remodeling, appliances, services, and furnishings. The employees of these companies, in turn, spend their incomes thereby expanding the economy. A thriving community attracts businesses, investments, and new residents who, in turn, spend money and expand the economy—a process referred to as an economic multiplier.

Source of Economic Contributions

• Home construction
• Real estate brokerage
• Mortgage lending
• Title insurance
• Rentals and leases
• Home appraisal
• Moving truck service
• Other related activities

You have made a good decision to become a part of this vibrant industry. As a real estate licensee working in a brokerage, you will be in a unique position to help people with their real estate transactions because you have knowledge and experience that most buyers and sellers do not possess. Homeowners will depend on you to guide them through the complexities of buying or selling a home.

The course covers the topics required by the Alaska Real Estate Commission for beginning licensees. Students will begin the course by learning about the different types of real estate careers and the activities that a real estate licensee engages in. Types of licensing law will be discussed along with ethical and legal business practices, including fair housing laws. An overview of economic markets is presented and an introduction to the valuation techniques used in real property appraisal. The functions of the Federal Reserve System, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae will be reviewed as well as the characteristics and guidelines of conventional, conforming, non-conforming, and government-backed loans. Students will learn about the steps in the default and foreclosure process. Fair lending regulations that affect real property transactions are covered. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify real estate terminology and to recognize Alaska’s real estate laws and principles. This course will also assist students in preparing for their real estate licensing exam.