Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I purchase the classes?
Clock hour classes can currently be purchased through the Washington Association of Realtors website. Additional clock hour class offerings will soon become available through The Lones Group.
Is Audio Education approved for CE (Continuing Education) clock hours?
Yes
How do I get clock hours for Audio Education?
After listening to your CD completely, fill out your Audio Education Affidavit form and fax to Washington REALTORS® at 360.357.6627. One affidavit form per CD is required. You can download and print a copy of the affidavit by clicking on the below link.
Download the Washington Realtors Audio Affidavit Statement
What is the Washington Realtors Audio Education school number?
The school number for Washington Realtors Audio Education is S1087.
What are the class numbers for Washington Realtors Audio Education courses?
Class numbers are as follows:
| Agent of Tomorrow | C5440 | |
| Baby Boomer Boot Camp | C4960 | |
| Best of the Legal Hotline | C5135 | |
| Code of Ethics | C5535 | |
| Mandatory Core Curriculum | C0045CORE | |
| Making Sense of Buyer Agency Contracts | C2837 | |
| New Statewide Forms | C5452 | |
| On Time, On Track, and On the Money | C5419 | |
| Practical Aphorisms | C5399 | |
| World's Greatest Sales Techniques | C5047 |
How many clock hours is each class worth?
| Agent of Tomorrow | 4 | |
| Baby Boomer Boot Camp | 3 | |
| Best of the Legal Hotline | 4 | |
| Code of Ethics | 3 | |
| Mandatory Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Making Sense of Buyer Agency Contracts | 3 | |
| New Statewide Forms | 3 | |
| On Time, On Track, and On the Money | 4 | |
| Practical Aphorisms | 4 | |
| World's Greatest Sales Techniques | 4 |
How long will it be before I get a certificate?
Washington Realtors® will mail a certificate to you 2 to 3 weeks after your completed affidavit is received. If you are in need of a certificate before then due to an audit or pending license, please contact Washington REALTORS® Education at 800.748.7053 and we can expedite it by email or fax.
Can more than one person listen to a CD for clock hours?
Only the person who purchased the CD will be eligible for clock hours. If you give your CD to another person, that person will have to pay the cost of the CD in order to receive clock hours.
How many clock hours do I need to renew my salesperson license?
If you are an actively licensed salesperson, you must complete 30 hours of approved real estate education, including 3 hours of prescribed core curriculum, to renew your license.
If you are a salesperson actively renewing for the first time, you must also complete a 30-hour course in real estate practices, for a total of 60 hours.
If your license is inactive, you are not required to submit continuing education at the time of renewal.
How old can my clock hours be before I can no longer use them for continuing education?
You cannot use any unused clock hours that are older than 36 months from your current renewal date. This basically covers the year previous to your last renewal. You are limited to a maximum of 15 hours from that period. A minimum of 15 hours must be completed within 24 months of your expiration date.
What is the difference between Core Curriculum versus Code of Ethics?
Core Curriculum
The core curriculum is a 3 clock hour course that you need to have once every two years in your renewal. It is also included in the
30 clock hours you need to renew your license. The class is specifically titled Current Issues in WA Res. RE. You only need this course for your renewal.
Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics is a 3 clock hour course that is required to be taken only if you are a REALTOR® meaning that you belong to the
National Association of REALTORS®. If you are not a member than you are not required to take this course. CODE OF ETHICS DOES NOT SATISFY THE CORE CURRICULUM.
How Often does a REALTOR® need the Code of Ethics course?
A REALTOR® needs this course once every four year period which is set by the National Association of REALTORS®. Every REALTOR® member needs to complete this course by December 31, 2008. The quadrennial year goes from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2008. If a you are a REALTOR® member and you do not complete this course by the end of the set quadrennial period, your REALTOR® status will be terminated.
What classes will satisfy the Code of Ethics Requirement?
The following classes will satisfy the Code of Ethics Requirement.
- Code of Ethics or Code of Ethics Update; 3 to 4.5 clock hours
- Regional Professional Standards; 7.5 clock hours
- Business Leadership: Exploring the Grey Areas; 7.5 clock hours
What written materials accompany each course?
The audio education courses are not accompanied by written curriculum materials. Downloadable content is accompanied by an informational text file, recognizable by its 00 - Product Information title, as well as a copy of the affidavit to be used for obtaining course credit.
How do I download my audio education?
If you purchased a product which included downloadable content, follow these steps to begin your download:
- Visit www.thelonesgroup.com.
- Click on LOGIN in the red website navigation bar and use your account username and password to login. Remember, your login and password are both case sensitive.
- Under Your Current Services click on the gold Product Downloads link.
- Each audio education course is broken up into chapters. Click on the chapter you wish to download to begin your download.
Will my downloadable audio education files work in my iPod or other portable audio player?
Our downloadable audio education files are designed to be played on any device capable of playing audio in MP3 format. This industry standard format is accepted by many different devices manufactured all over the world including the Apple iPod, Microsoft Zune, nearly any computer, and many conventional audio players manufactured in the last decade. For information about individual devices ability to play MP3 audio files, please refer to the owners manual for your equipment.
Can I copy my downloadable audio education files to my iPod or other portable audio player?
Yes. You may copy files to your own portable audio player. You may also retain a second copy of your downloadable audio education files as a personal back-up. You may not create copies of downloaded audio education files for other people or allow other people to create such copies from you. See your devices documentation for instructions on how to copy audio files to your portable audio player.
How do I put my downloadable audio education files on my iPod?
- Download your files to a location that you can easily find, such as to a new folder on your desktop.
- Run the iTunes application.
- Plug in your iPod with its computer connection cable, also known as a mini-USB cable.
- In iTunes, from the File menu, select Add File to Library. If your audio files are all on one folder, choose the Add Folder to Library option.
- Select the file or folder you wish to copy to your iPod and press OK. They will be copied to your device.
- If your play-list is long or if you do not see the files appear on your play-list after they have been copied, use your iTunes Search function to locate them by chapter title or course name.
For additional help with iTunes, your iPod, or other portable audio players, please refer to your owner's manual.
How long will downloadable product files, such as my audio education, be available to me for download?
Your downloadable products become available to you when you complete your order. They remain available to you for as long as you have an account with The Lones Group.
Who is The Lones Group?
The Lones Group is the publishing company for audio education by the Washington Association of Realtors. The Lones Group also offers live and audio real estate agent training, additional clock-hour education opportunities, real estate agent brand development, marketing tools, lead follow-up systems, and a variety of other essential services designed specifically to help real estate agents achieve success. For more information about The Lones Group, visit their website.
