Real Estate CE- Who Gets to Pay for CE Courses?
Posted:
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Category:
Real Estate License
Real estate CE courses are mandatory parts of a real estate agent’s career. Every state has different regulations and guidelines regarding who pays for what and so on. You need to make sure that you take the time to check out all of the different courses that you will need and figure out exactly when you need CE and how you’re going to get it. Many people struggle with the debate of whether employers should cover the expense as a way to show their appreciation to employees or whether it’s the responsibility of the employee since it is their career in question.
Real estate CE courses don’t have to be expensive. Taking online classes can make them much more affordable, no matter who is paying the bill. You should never beat around the bush or wait to see if your employer is going to take care of these classes. Dropping subtle hints isn’t effective either. If you don’t get your CE classes done in time, you could face suspension or revocation of your license. You need to be up front with your boss when you are hired, and make sure that you clearly understand who gets to pay for CE classes and deal with setting them up.
Once you know who is responsible for your continuing education courses, you will be able to work more efficiently and get things done faster. When you land a new job, you can make the CE credits a stipulation of your employment if you really don’t want to have to take care of them yourself. However, you have to be flexible and willing to work with your employer to find the right solution in your individual situation. Many employers who don’t pay for CE have their reasons, and they are all valid. This is why a discussion is necessary. You need to understand what to expect, and also what is expected of you.
When you’re struggling to figure out who is in charge of your CE, take charge and say something. You can even go take your own courses to be safe, and then find out later about reimbursement options and whether the company will compensate you for the classes that you took on your own. Whether or not the classes are employer-sponsored doesn’t matter. What matters is that you find out who’s responsible so that you can focus on your career and not risk losing your license.
