Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Commerce
Title R162 - Real Estate
Rule R162-2f - Real Estate Licensing and Practices Rule
Section R162-2f-206d - Certification of Prelicensing Course Instructor

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 162-2f-206d

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024

(1) An instructor shall certify with the division before teaching a prelicensing course.

(2) To certify, an applicant shall provide, within the 30-day period before the date on which the applicant proposes to begin instruction:

(a) evidence that the applicant meets the character requirements of Subsection R162-2f-201(1) and the competency requirements of Subsection R162-2f-201(2);

(b) evidence of having graduated from high school or achieved an equivalent education;

(c) evidence that the applicant understands the real estate industry through:
(i) a minimum of five years of full-time experience as a real estate licensee;

(ii) post graduate education related to the course subject; or

(iii) demonstrated expertise on the subject proposed to be taught;

(d) evidence of ability to teach through:
(i) a minimum of 12 months of full-time teaching experience;

(ii) part-time teaching experience equivalent to 12 months of full-time teaching experience; or

(iii) attendance at a division instructor development workshop totaling at least two days in length;

(e) evidence of having passed an examination:
(i) designed to test the knowledge of the subject matter proposed to be taught;

(ii) with a score of 80% or more correct responses, and;

(iii) within the six-month period preceding the date of application;

(f) name and certification number of the certified prelicensing school for which the applicant will work;

(g) a signed statement agreeing to allow the instructor's courses to be randomly audited on an unannounced basis by the division or its representative;

(h) a signed statement agreeing not to market personal sales products;

(i) any other information the division requires;

(j) an application fee; and

(k) course-specific requirements as follows:
(i) sales agent prelicensing course: evidence of being a licensed sales agent or broker; and

(ii) broker prelicensing course: evidence of being a licensed associate broker, branch broker, or principal broker.

(3) An applicant may certify to teach a subcourse of the broker prelicensing course by meeting the following requirements:

(a) Brokerage Management. An applicant shall:
(i) hold a current real estate broker license;

(ii) have at least two years practical experience as an active real estate principal broker; and

(iii)
(A) have experience managing a real estate office; or

(B) hold a certified residential broker or equivalent professional designation in real estate brokerage management.

(b) Advanced Real Estate Law. An applicant shall:
(i) hold a current real estate broker license;

(ii) evidence current membership in the Utah State Bar; or

(iii)
(A) have graduated from an American Bar Association accredited law school; and

(B) have at least two years real estate law experience.

(c) Advanced Appraisal. An applicant shall hold:
(i) a current real estate broker license, or

(ii) a current appraiser license or certification from the division.

(d) Advanced Finance. An applicant shall:
(i) evidence at least two years practical experience in real estate finance; and

(ii)
(A) hold a current real estate broker license;

(B) evidence having been associated with a lending institution as a loan officer; or

(C) hold a degree in finance.

(e) Advanced Property Management. An applicant shall hold a current real estate license and:
(i) evidence at least two years full-time experience as a property manager; or

(ii) hold a certified property manager or equivalent professional designation.

(4) A college or university may use any faculty member to teach an approved course provided the instructor demonstrates to the satisfaction of the division academic training or experience qualifying the faculty member to teach the course.

(5)

(a) A prelicensing instructor certification expires 24 months from the date of issuance and must be renewed before the expiration date to remain active.

(b) To renew a prelicensing course instructor certification, an individual shall:
(i) submit each form required by the division;

(ii) evidence having taught, within the two-year period before the date of application, a certified real estate course;

(iii) evidence having attended, within the two-year period before the date of application, an instructor development workshop sponsored by the division; and

(iv) pay a nonrefundable renewal fee.

(c) To reinstate an expired prelicensing course instructor certification within 30 days following the expiration date, a person shall:
(i) comply with each requirement for a timely renewal; and

(ii) pay a nonrefundable late fee.

(d) To reinstate an expired prelicensing course instructor certification after 30 days and within six months following the expiration date, a person shall:
(i) comply with each requirement for a timely renewal; and

(ii) pay a non refundable reinstatement fee.

(e) A certification that is expired for more than six months may not be reinstated. To obtain a certification, a person must apply as a new applicant.

(f) If a deadline specified in this subsection falls on a day when the division is closed for business, the deadline shall be extended to the next business day.

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