AL Real Estate

Alabama Real Estate License School

If you’re having trouble with a course and can't find the answer below, we apologize. Give us a call at 800-328-2008 from 8:00am to 8:00pm (Eastern) Monday through Friday and 12:00pm to 3:30pm (Eastern) Saturday and Sunday. We would love to help.

We want you to have the best online education experience possible, and that goes for the course content to a conversation with one of our uber-friendly service reps. As a matter of fact, we back all our products and services with a 100% money back guarantee.  
 
If you’re someone shopping around for a licensing school, please look no further and give McKissock a try. We would love the chance to earn your business. Our online real estate license course is approved by ARELLO, IDECC and the Alabama Real Estate Commission. Our Salesperson Plus Package is completely risk free and contains everything you need to pass your state exam and get your license.
 
Thanks again for the opportunity, and please make it a great day!

FAQ Answers

Will the Alabama Real Estate Commission accept McKissock courses?

ABSOLUTELY! McKissock has been an approved education provider in Alabama since 2008.

Our Approved School Number is 92183.

Click the link below for verification of our current license information:
link

Why should I choose McKissock?

The entire McKissock team has worked diligently with officials at the Alabama Real Estate Commission to offer courses that will prepare you to pass the state licensing exam and begin a successful career in the real estate industry.

McKissock offers you:

  • Best price/value
  • Self-paced format
  • Popular "chapter print" option
  • Resource tools for success
  • Exam Prep courses modeled from actual testing company outline
  • 100% Guarantee
  • Unparalleled commitment to service

What happens if I don’t pass a quiz or the final exam?

* Chapter Quizzes:

You will be given a quiz at the end of each chapter. You will have as many opportunities as necessary to pass these end-of-chapter quizzes.

Additionally, the chapter content is available for review at any time after the quiz, so you can revisit the material as needed.

* Online Final Examination:

At the end of the course, you will be required to successfully complete a cumulative final examination with a minimum passing score of 70%. You will have as many opportunities as necessary to successfully pass the end-of-course final examination.

* Proctored Final Examination:

The Alabama Real Estate Commission also requires that you sucessfully complete a live, proctored final examination with a score of at least 70%.

A proctored exam can be administered by many different sources, as long as the proctor serves the public’s interest and does not pose a conflict of interest. Acceptable proctors include: public librarian, notary public, attorney, police officer, bank official, and teacher. Medical personnel and religious leaders can also serve as proctors.

When you are ready to take your proctored exam, just give us a call at 1-800-328-2008 and we will either fax or email the examination to your proctor with specific instructions.

Does McKissock offer any study materials to help me pass the licensing exam?

Of course! McKissock has an arsenal of tools to help ensure your success:

  • You can print course chapters, or individual pages
  • You will continue to have access to each course for up to 30 days after completion. And if you need more time, just let us know - we can extend that period of time to meet your individual needs.
  • FREE e-book resources from such best-selling real estate authors as Dirk Zeller are included in many of our course packages.
  • Math Tutor Course and Virtual Study Hall!
If I have questions while I’m taking the course, who can help me?
The McKissock Real Estate Team is comprised of experienced and knowledgeable real estate experts who are ready to assist you and answer any questions you may have on the course material. The primary method of communication between you and our real estate expert is email.
If I have a technical problem with the course, what do I do?

The McKissock Customer Service Team is there to help! McKissock provides prompt, courteous, and complete customer service and technical support seven days a week. We offer three ways to contact us:

  • Phone: 1-800-328-2008
  •  Live Chat – Just click on the "Live Chat" button at the top of your screen.

Our regular office hours are:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm Eastern Time
Saturday and Sunday 12:00noon-3:30pm Eastern Time

"Our success as a company is deeply rooted in our superior ability to understand and satisfy the needs of our customers. We earn their loyalty by focusing on one customer at a time. The customer's needs become our own and we take personal ownership of the company's long-term relationship with that individual in every single interaction, diligently following through as appropriate. We will never take our customers for granted, and we will re-earn their future business every single time. We will give each customer no less consideration and personal attention than we would extend to our own family or dear friends in the same situation."

 ~Matt McKissock, CEO

How long will it take to complete the course?
We anticipate that the average student will take the approved number of hours (60) to complete the course. Because our mastery based platform offers the flexibility to work at your own pace, the time you spend in the course may vary depending on your individual skills. It’s important to remember that the flexibility of online courses affords you the opportunity to start and stop as you have time - maximizing your potential learning experience.
What happens when I finish the course?
Within five days of successfully completing your proctored final examination, we will email your certificate of completion to you and post a copy to your "My McKissock" account.
Is there anything else I need to know to become a real estate salesperson in Alabama?

You must complete a 30-hour post-license training course within the first twelve months of licensure in order to be issued an original (permanent) license. Further, the course must be completed and original license issued within the first six months in order to maintain an active license.

The Candidate Information Booklet is a useful resource to help guide you through the examination process.

What settings and browser should my computer have to get the best performance with my McKissock course?

To optimize your McKissock virtual classroom experience, our computer technical support staff recommends that you:

  • Use a Current Browser: If at all possible, upgrade your browser. The McKissock site is optimized to run well with the current version of either Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Click on either link for easy-to-follow download and installation instructions.
  • Enable Scripts in your browser. There are some occasions when it makes sense to turn Javascript off, but a visit to McKissock.com isn't one of them. Many of the most useful features of our Website rely on scripting. To make the best use of your time in our courses, please enable scripts. If you would like pointers on how to do that, click here.
  • Allow pop-ups in your browser. Many of the advanced courseware features on our site rely on pop-up windows. Please enable pop-ups while you are visiting McKissock.com. For a few pointers on how to do that, click here.
What do I need to do to take the proctored exam in Alabama?

The Alabama Real Estate Commission requires that you sucessfully complete a live, proctored final examination with a score of at least 70% or better.

A proctored exam can be administered by many different sources, as long as the proctor serves the public’s interest and does not pose a conflict of interest. Acceptable proctors include: public librarian, notary public, attorney, police officer, bank official, and teacher. Medical personnel and religious leaders can also serve as proctors. When you are ready to take your proctored exam, just give us a call at 1-800-328-2008 and we will either fax or email the examination to your proctor with specific instructions.

Still have questions?
Give us a call at 1-800-328-2008 or click here for Live Chat option.
Alabama Real Estate School
Meet your instructor

Earl Martin has more than thirty years of extensive experience and leadership in all facets of the real estate industry. A member of the advisory committee for the Alabama Real Estate Commission, he has taught pre-licensure, post-licensure and continuing education real estate courses as well as pre-broker and academic classes in economics and finance. He has earned designations as an Accredited Buyers Agent (ABR), Accredited Sellers Agent (ASR), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Commercial Real Estate Professional (C-REP) and Certified Distance Education Instructor (CDEI).

What customers have to say
"Your customer service people are as helpful as any I have ever dealt with."
- Dave F.
"The most terrific online course I have ever experienced! It was comprehensive, fair and complete. I would recommend McKissock to anyone who has a computer in their home."
- Lauren B.
"The course information and the exams really gave me an opportunity not just to learn, but to retain the information."
- Juanita M.
"I love the self-paced instruction. It was very easy to navigate through the course."
- Elizabeth B.
"Loved it, simple, fast, and very easy to understand. Great Course Work."
– Sherrill M.
McKissock Money Back Guarantee
Exam Prep Toolbox
exam prep toolbox

More than just your required coursework…McKissock offers a variety of resources to help you prepare for your Alabama state exam! Our National and State Exam prep courses and our Real Estate Math tutor will assist you in preparing to take the exam.

The Alabama State Exam Prep Course was designed specifically to address the unique laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to Alabama. Practice exams are included to allow you to focus exclusively on these critical, state related topics.

The National Exam Prep Course was designed to get you ready for the questions you will see on the actual test. This up-to-date preparation ensures that you will have no surprise questions on exam day. Build your confidence and ensure your success!

McKissock’s Alabama Real Estate Math Tutor will help strengthen your math skills, not only for the purpose of passing the exam, but also for practical use during your career as a real estate professional! This interactive course reinforces many of the skills needed to complete daily real estate transactions. Specific topics covered include The Triangle Formula, Calculations for Loan Balance and Mortgage Payments, Loan-To-Value Ratios, and Measuring the Area of a Structure. Brush up on your Math Skills Today!