About.
GATEWAY SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE
The only accredited real estate school in Washington state with a live instructor led virtual classroom.
Using Cisco Webex technology, you will attend live classes from your home, office, or anywhere else with an Internet connection. You will see and hear your instructor, be able to ask questions, and hear questions asked by other students. Far superior to the typical old online systems of yesterday, the Gateway School of Real Estate better prepares you for the state exam. And it’s way more fun too!
Course Schedule
Classes start every February and September.
This program is 10 weeks long, 9 hours per week.
Classes are held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting Feb 3rd ending on April 10th
6:00 pm through 9:00 pm PST
Included With This Course
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Washington Fundamentals Course 60 Hours
This course is part 1 of 2 fulfilling the 90 hours required by the state before you can take the brokers exam.
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Washington Practices Course 30 Hours
This course is part 2 of 2 fulfilling the 90 hours of instruction required by the state before you can take your broker’s exam.
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Dedicated Student Support by Real Estate Experts
Our courses are taught by managing real estate brokers who have years of experience and are still working in the industry today. They give you the ultimate learning experience by bringing the course material alive with their real-world knowledge.
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Printable National and State License Practice Exams
We have several exams that have questions just like the ones on the real exams. Many of our students have said that the real exam was like taking one of our practice exams and made passing a breeze! Plus, we go over many quizzes and exams in our course together so you get real-world context from experts that will help cement those key terms in your memory.
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Online Practice Exams and Quizzes
In addition to the exams we cover, you also have access to several more online learning tools to help you better understand where to focus your attention
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Over 800 Online Flash Cards
Accessible anytime you’d like to study, these flashcards will help you memorize key terms in a simple and easy way.
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Online Study Guides and Games to help you ace your test
Also included in our online Quizlet Pro account which you’ll be able to access for free for up to a year are several study guides and games that will further prepare you for passing your exam on your first try, which is something we’re known for!
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Recordings from nearly every class and every Chapter
Also available for up to a year are the recordings of almost every class you attend with us over this course. They will cover every chapter in both books so even if you can’t attend a class, you never miss a beat!
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Flexibility
Speaking of missing classes, if something comes up, whether a preplanned vacation or sickness, you have the option to “make up” the missed classes by watching the recording of those missed classes or writing a report on the chapters missed. We try to make it as easy as possible to pass our course while providing you the best experience.
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Job Placement & Coaching
We bring in Managing Brokers from top Firms in Washington to our classes for you to connect and learn about their company and its culture and processes. Many firms operate quite differently and we coach you on what to expect, how to handle interviews, what to ask them and what are some possible red flags. By the end of our course, you will confidently be able to navigate finding the best place to hang your license.
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Registration for PSI
Upon successful completion of our course, we will register you with the state testing partner, PSI, so that you schedule your license exam at a date and time that works for you.
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Access to heavily discounted refresher courses and continuing education
As a Gateway Alumni, should you ever want or need to take the course again or a refresher course, you will be able to get them very heavily discounted at our Alumni price.
*The two books, Fundamentals and Practices are not included in the cost of our course, but we’ll show you where to get them!
Pass
The Test.
LEARNING FOCUSED
To pass the difficult state brokers exam, my class will help you understand the necessary subjects that you will be tested on.
What is Real Property
Estates in Land and Methods of Holding Title
Transfer of Real Property
Encumbrances
Public Restrictions on Land
Contract Law
Real Estate Agency
Purchase and Sale Agreements
Principles of Real Estate Financing
Applying for a Residential Loan
Real Estate Appraisal
Closing Real Estate Transactions
Federal Income Taxation and Real Estate
Antidiscrimination Laws and Other Marketing Regulations
Property Management
Real Estate Careers and the Real Estate License Law
Real Estate Math
PASS WITH CONFIDENCE.
EDUCATION WITH VALUE.
Although the main goal is to pass the state exam, we teach real estate from the perspective of using this knowledge in a career. Taught by experienced realtors, you’ll be ready to take your education to work.
Real Estate Practices
Real Estate Agency:
Before Acting as a Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Agency Law, Creating Agency Relationships, Terminating Agency Relationships
Listing Agreements:
Types of Listing Agreements, Elements of a Listing Agreement, Listing Vacant Land
Listing Regulations:
Real Estate License Law, Antidiscrimination Laws, Antitrust Laws and Listing Practices, Washington Unfair Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, Environmental Issues
Evaluating and Pricing Property:
Agent’s Role in Pricing Property, Evaluating Residential Property
Sales Techniques and Practices
Prospecting for Listings, Selling Practices, Safety Issues, Real Estate Assistants
Negotiating the Offer and Acceptance
Making an Offer to Purchase, Counteroffers and Negotiations, Earnest Money Deposits, Fair Housing Considerations, Requirements for a Valid Purchase and Sale Agreement, Typical Provisions in a Residential, Purchase and Sale Agreement, How Contingencies Work
There are many more subjects covered during the 90 hour course.
Success.
RESULTS DRIVEN DESIGN.
A successful career in real estate is achieved by employing a good work ethic along with using the best practices. Your experienced instructor will sprinkle this valuable information into the curriculum to help prepare you for a successful career in real estate.
INCOME, LIFESTYLE, SUCCESS & FREEDOM.
Consider the benefits of a career in real estate. There are no college loans or degrees required. And with virtually unlimited income potential, you can earn a wonderful lifestyle with the freedom to live the life you choose. All you have to do is get licensed and follow the system provided for you.
Students
SAY IT BEST.
Since 2012 Gateway School of Real Estate has been helping students pass the Washington State exam, and launching successful careers in real estate.
“I’d like to express my sincere appreciation for both Dale and Forrest. Your dedication to teaching and the effort you put into making the course material engaging and understandable truly made a difference. You both went above and beyond, bringing a friendly and encouraging atmosphere to every session. Thank you for your patience, expertise, and the genuine care you showed in ensuring we grasped each concept. It was a pleasure learning from you!”
BIANCA
“Both Dale and Forrest are excellent teachers! Even during the harder chapters they did a really good job of making sure we understood the subject matter. I found that to be especially helpful.”
EMILY TILGER
“Great and thorough instructors. Dale and Forrest were enthusiastic, caring, and genuinely proactive in making sure their students were taken care of. I would recommend this class to anyone who is serious about pursuing a real estate career!”
JOSEPH JAGOD
“Thank you so much for the incredible instruction with the pre-license course! It was exactly what was needed to move forward with my real estate instruction. I have tried Rockwell 3 times before and just couldn’t get through the program due to lack of personal instruction and motivation that you two provided.”
RYAN WATERMAN
“Both Dale and Forrest were fantastic teachers! They really took the time to make sure we grasped the concepts and prepared us as much as possible for the state exam.”
JESSICA KUCEK
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ADDITIONAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Here at Gateway School of Real Estate, our ultimate goal is to help you start a successful career in real estate. One way we do this is by providing you with alternative and additional education opportunities. Learn about those opportunities below or contact us to learn more information.
First Renewal
If you currently have your real estate license, it expires after two years. To renew, you will need to complete continuing education classes.
Obtain your Managing Broker License
This course covers a full range of topics and activities that will prove useful—even essential—to anyone who aspires to own a brokerage, who is interested in managing an office, or who expects to function in any kind of supervisory position in the future.
Continuing Education Real Estate classes
Sign up for Washington State approved and accredited continuing education real estate classes.