Continuing Education

All Guam real estate licensees are required to fulfill continuing education requirements prior to each renewal period. All continuing education courses must be real estate related and approved by Guam’s Real Estate Commissioner.

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SALESPERSONS

Prior to renewal of an original salesperson’s license, the licensee must complete 45 classroom hours of approved study courses. Thereafter, continuing education requirements are 24 hours every four (4) years.

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BROKERS

Prior to renewal of an original broker’s license, the licensee must complete 90 classroom hours of approved study courses. Thereafter, continuing education requirements are 32 hours every four (4) years.  Of the 90 classroom hours for the renewal of an original broker’s license, 18 hours must include study in the following areas: Land use regulation; consumer disclosure; agency relationship; fair practices; environmental regulation; taxation as it applies to a real estate transaction; and probate.

APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

The following online courses have been approved by the Real Estate Commissioner. Many of the courses are recognized by the National Association of Realtors as well as other national real estate organizations, and have been approved to enhance the licensee’s educational experience and provide each licensee with an opportunity to work towards and obtain nationally recognized real estate designations.

The Real Estate Commission is constantly working with the Real Estate Commissioner to expand and improve education opportunities for licensees. If you have a suggestion or course you feel would be beneficial to other licensees, please contact a member of the Real Estate Commission.

• Real Estate Licensee Continuing Education Courses approved on 04/06/2018
• Real Estate Licensee Continuing Education Courses approved on 9/25/2019
• Real Estate Licensee Continuing Education Courses approved on 4/17/2020

The following online continuing education (CE) courses from the office of the Real Estate Commission have been approved by the Real Estate Commissioner and are to be conducted by NICE Institute in Tamuning, Guam.  The following  are the names of courses and its equivalent continuing education credit hours:

REAL ESTATE LICENSEE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

APPROVED ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDERS

The Real Estate Commissioner has approved any non-specific real estate continuing education course offered by the following real estate schools. By non-specific, it means any course that is not specifically tailored to a particular state with respect to its specific rules, regulations, and laws. If you have a question concerning an approved course, please contact a member of the Real Estate Commission prior to taking the course to ensure it will be credited towards your continuing education requirements.

• CE Shop
• Kaplan
• REMI School of Real Estate
• Vitousek Real Estate
• McKissok

SUBSTITUTION OF CLOCK HOURS

Per § 104211 of Title 21 GCA, Chapter 104, the Real Estate Commissioner may allow for substitution of clock hour continuing education requirements, if the Commissioner makes a determination that the individual is otherwise and similarly qualified by reason of completion of equivalent educational coursework in any accredited institution of higher learning or any degree granting accredited institution.

NOTE: The 30-hour pre-licensing course does not qualify as continuing education.

LICENSE RENEWAL

Licensees may select courses of interest from the approved list, take and complete the course, then print and retain the Certificate of Completion. When it’s time for renewal, complete all required documentation to include copies of your completion certificates, and submit your package to the Department of Revenue and Taxation (Real Estate Licensing Division) for approval.