Nevada Real Estate Academy FAQ

Nevada Real Estate Academy Policies and Procedures

Enrolling in Academy

You may enroll by using the secure registration form at our web site, www.NVREAcademy.com. Fees are due upon registration on the Academy Website. Registration is limited, so to assure a seat in the class, enrollment and payment of fees should be completed at least two weeks prior to the start of the first day of class, but no-later-than three days prior to the beginning of any class. You should possess basic reading, writing and mathematical skills in order to achieve this course. By signing the enrollment agreement, you are stating that you possess those basic skills.

Textbooks

You will be supplied a textbook for all courses that require one. The fees for the material are included in your total fees. Refund for texts will be granted provided that the texts are returned unused and undamaged no later than the first day of class. There shall be no refund for texts for home study correspondence students (see refund policy, below).

Refund Policy for Students Enrolled in Classroom Instruction

If a student cancels enrollment within three (3) days after signing the Enrollment Agreement, student will receive a refund of 100% of the tuition fees. If the student cancels enrollment prior to the start of instruction, and three days after signing the Enrollment Agreement, there will be a refund of the tuition fees, less a registration fee of 10% of the tuition amount. After the start of the instruction, and before 60% of the course has been completed, which is the 12th session for the 120 Hour Day or Evening Student, 16th Session for the 18 Hour Day or Evening Student; the school has received a refund request in writing from the student/guardian, a refund will be made less, 1.) 10% of the tuition as a registration fee; 2.) a pro
rata amount of the tuition determined by the first day of instruction to the last day of attendance by the student. No refund of tuition will be granted after 60% completion of the program. Refund for texts will be granted provided that the texts are returned unused and undamaged no later than the first day of class. If the Academy cancels the selected course, there will be a full refund to the student. Nevada Real Estate Academy will issue all refunds with-in 15 calendar days upon receipt of the written cancellation request. All written refund requests can be sent to RESchool@bhhsnv.com. If textbook(s) have been
dispensed, opened and used, student will receive a refund of Tuition fee less $100.00 to cover the cost of the textbook and processing fee.

Refund Policy for Home Study/Correspondent Students

If a student cancels enrollment within three (3) days after signing the Enrollment Agreement, student will receive a refund of 100% of the tuition fees. Refunds will be based upon a twenty-one (21) day period of time, which is the minimum completion time for the 120 Hour Course. Three (3) day period of time for the 18 Hour Course. The time begins to run the day that the student has picked up or has received the course
materials. All of the above apply, except the course will be 60% complete as of the 12th calendar day for the 90 Hour Course and the 2nd calendar day for the 18 Hour Course after the student has received the curriculum. Refund for texts will be granted provided that the texts are returned un-used and undamaged no later three days after signing enrollment agreement. Nevada Real Estate Academy will issue all refunds within 15 calendar days upon receipt of the written cancellation request.

Student Indemnification Account

Should a student suffer damage as a result of closure of the Academy, or a violation of NRS 394.383 through NRS 394.560, or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the student may make application to the Administrator of Commission on Postsecondary Education for indemnification.

Placement – Referral Service

As a student attending The Nevada Real Estate Academy, you are invited to consult with the Academy Staff about your real estate career. However, we do not guarantee placement with any real estate office. For your information, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties does offer a pre-licensing tuition reimbursement program for full price students that affiliate with one of the three branches upon successfully completing the course and passing the Pearson Vue state exam.  The BHHSNV branches offer continuous sales training programs for newly licensed affiliates. Nevada Real Estate Academy is associated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties, however you are free to affiliate with any Broker or Developer of your choice. Reimbursement program is not available at any other Broker or Developer and does not apply to any discounted tuition.

Facility

We have 2 facilities. Our Henderson Classroom is located at 3185 St. Rose Parkway Suite 100 Henderson, Nevada 89052 and consists of 14,527 sq. ft. of classroom and administrative areas and has a maximum classroom capacity of 50 pre-licensing students. Our Southwest Classroom located at 8850 West Sunset Road Suite #200 Las Vegas, Nevada 89148 has a classroom capacity of 40 students. The school has appropriate audio-visual equipment for your enjoyment and enrichment during the classroom sessions.

Attendance Requirements

Classroom instruction – If you elect to enroll in the classroom curriculum, you are required to attend 100% of the classes. You must sign in and out of each class. You are allowed to make up to two (2) missed classes in subsequent scheduled classes provided that you make up the classes and complete the entire program within 12 months after enrollment.

Home Study/Correspondence Instruction – Although no classroom attendance is required, Nevada Real Estate Academy allows the Home Study/Correspondent Student to attend any or all-live classroom sessions. The 120-hour correspondent Students may complete the course work no sooner than 3 weeks and no later than one-year of the enrollment date. The 18-hour student may complete the course no sooner than 3 calendar days and no later than one-year of the enrollment date. Should any correspondent student not complete the program within the one-year time frame, the student will be required to repurchase and retake the entire program. As stated above, Correspondent students may sit in on any and all live class sessions free of charge.

Student Conduct and Performance

Students are expected to maintain decorum and dress appropriately for a classroom setting. The administration has the right to request that a student leave the classroom for disorderly or inappropriate conduct. Questions may be asked during the lecture if the question is appropriate to the subject being discussed. Otherwise, questions may be asked of the instructor during the scheduled breaks.

Additional test questions will be given at the end of most sessions. These questions will measure the depth of your understanding of the material presented. The quizzes will be corrected in-class the next day. You will also be given homework, which includes a reading assignment for the topic (s) of the next session, as well as assignments in your student guide covering the material presented in class that day. The assignment will be reviewed at the beginning of the next session. Your maximum learning rate will be enhanced by faithfully completing your homework assignments and to be on-time for each classroom instruction session.

No Guarantee of Passing the Examination

There are no guarantees, neither expressed nor implied, that the student who successfully passes the course will pass the licensing examination.

Testing – Classroom Instruction and Correspondence Programs

There will be two Progress Reviews given for National, one Progress Review for Nevada State Law and one Progress Review for Contracts and Agency. The progress exams will be completed by the student at home and returned to the Academy for grading no later than the beginning of the next session. The grades will be entered into the student’s file and transcript. A grade of 75% or more is considered passing. If you are having difficulty with the material, consult with the Academy staff.

The 120 Hour course will have comprehensive closed book final examinations for each course portion including 100 Questions of a National nature, 40 questions from State Law, and 38 questions from NV Contracts & Agency. Required passing score is 75%. If you score less than 75%, you may retake the exam at a later date, with permission of the Academy. Exams may be taken only once per day!

The Nevada Real Estate Law course (18 Hours) will have only the final exam of 40 questions covering Nevada Law. Required passing score is 75%. If you score less than 75%, you may retake the exam at a later date, with permission of the Academy. Exams may be taken only once per day!

The Nevada Contracts and Agency course (30 Hours) will have only the final exam of 38 questions covering Contracts and Agency. Required passing score is 75%. If you score less than 75%, you may retake the exam at a later date, with permission of the Academy. Exams may be taken only once per day!

Any student found compromising the integrity of the test by dishonesty, will be immediately dismissed from The Nevada Real Estate Academy and denied a Certificate of Completion.