About Cardinal School of
Real Estate

OUR MISSION

Located in the North Charlotte region, Cardinal School of Real Estate is a privately licensed real estate school in Cabarrus County. We are passionate about serving those in our local market of Cabarrus, Rowan, Iredell, and the surrounding counties. Although we encourage all types of learning, Cardinal School of Real Estate puts an emphasis on the value of LIVE classes. We believe receiving your real estate education in a classroom environment increases the likelihood of passing local and state exams, provides a deeper understanding of the content, and better equips students for success in this challenging industry.

WHERE TO FIND US

We teach in one easy-to-find location on the newly widened Mooresville Highway. Our classes are delivered in a comfortable, state-of-the-art ADA-compliant classroom with top-of-the-line technology. We are located at 1309 Mooresville Road in Kannapolis, just a mile from the revitalized downtown area.

OUR STAFF

The only thing more impressive than our facility is our instructors. With decades of real estate experience in the classroom and in the field, our teaching staff is unmatched. You’ll be learning from those who have been there before and, most importantly, are passionate about teaching. Our goal is to deliver the required content in a way that is enjoyable and equip you to face the challenges of this industry we all love so much.

Our State-of-the-Art Learning Facility

Cardinal School of Real Estate operates a classroom facility out of Kannapolis that has been revamped with cutting-edge multimedia equipment in order to provide a more diverse, effective, and informative learning experience. It also offers modern amenities and a variety of other features that ensure students are comfortable and able to focus on their education.

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Reviews

What past and current students say about learning at Cardinal School of Real Estate

Michaele Ann Molloy is an amazing real estate educator! You can tell she really cares about her students. She is always available to answer questions or give more insight on a particular topic. She helped me understand more about the world of real estate after completing her class. I highly recommend any student to take her class, as they will not regret it! I feel blessed to have had a teacher like Michaele Ann. As a person (speaking of myself) who has not studied or read a book in ages, Michaele Ann made me feel more confident and motivated to go beyond what I thought I could do in this class. I can't thank her enough and appreciate all the time and energy that she put toward ALL of her students. She made a hard math problem seem easy, and a real estate term that was complicated, very understandable. She has a natural talent and calling as a real estate teacher. All the best and thank you again for this opportunity to be your student!

It was a pleasure to meet you and your class was great. You made some pretty mundane subject matter interesting with your personable presentation.

I enjoy the teaching style of Staci Maher at the Cardinal School of Real Estate. She engages the class, helping us incorporate the new or changed practices our update class information provides. Staci understands today's market and the challenges we are encountering in real estate, and makes herself available to answer questions.

Thank you for the great classes (and food!) today. Jim and I always enjoy our CE with you.
In fact, we don’t plan to do it anywhere else.

Staci's classes are always fun! You know how some instructors can put you to sleep...not Staci! Her teaching style is second to none. Her experience and passion for real estate is displayed in all of her classes. She offers a wide variety of topics, and her class schedules give me opportunities to take my classes when it's convenient for me. I love her new classroom too! I always choose to take my CE with Staci.

Your class is wonderful! I am truly enjoying learning this industry under your tutelage. Kahoot was a blast!!
Thank you for making learning fun. I am very excited about getting my license.

I wanted to take a moment and tell you how much I loved taking the pre-licensing class at Cardinal School of Real Estate. I would (and have already) highly recommend this school to anyone. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor than Michaele Ann Molloy. She went above and beyond to make sure we comprehended the material and [kept] the classes interesting. Her patience is out of this world. I am hoping to take post-licensing classes there and with her in the near future! Thanks!

FAQ

Is the Pre-License class the one I need to become a real estate broker?

Yes.There is only one way to get your real estate brokers license in North Carolina, and that is to take the Broker Pre-Licensing Course.

How many hours is the class?

The class must be a minimum of 75 hours to comply with North Carolina Licensing Requirements.

Can I take the Pre-License class online?

Yes. This class can be found through the online courses page.

Do I have to take a test at the end of Pre-License and/or Post-Licensing classes?

Yes, you must take a class exam and pass with a grade of 75 or better.

Do I get a second chance if I fail the classroom test?

Yes, you get to try one more time IF you have received at least a grade of 65 on the first exam on the Pre-License exam. Less than a grade of 65 and you will have to retake the entire course. The same is true if you take the second exam and fail. A second retake is automatic with no grade requirement for the Post-Licensing classes.

Does the class include all materials?

Our Pre-License and Post-License classes do not include course books. These books can be purchased on our website on the student resources page. All Continuing Education classes receive a book as part of their tuition.

How much time can I miss and still be eligible for the final exam?

You can miss 20% of the class hours (15 hours) and still be eligible for the class exam for the Pre-License course, and 10% for the Post-Licensing classes. However, class time is critical to your success in passing the exam.

How do I qualify to take the State exam?

You must take the Pre-License course and pass the final exam to be eligible to take the state exam.

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission Rules Require the Following:

June 10th is the deadline for completing all CE Courses in North Carolina including Mandatory Updates, Broker-In-Charge Update and all CE Courses whether in classroom or online.
Attendance of no less than 90% of class time is mandatory in order to receive credit for the course.
A maximum of four (4) hours of elective credit can be carried over to the next licensing year.
Class participants must comply with all student participation standards as required by the NC Real Estate Commission - Rule .0511 Subchapter 58E.

Refund and Cancellation Policy for Continuing Education Classes

If Cardinal School of Real Estate cancels a continuing education class, a full refund will be issued or a student may opt to transfer the credit to a future class.
If a student wishes to cancel or transfer a Continuing Education class, they must provide a written cancellation notice within 24 hours.
We will be happy to carry your tuition fee forward with proper notice as stated above, one time at no charge for Continuing Education.
Additional changes will result in a $10 fee for transfer. All transfers must occur in the same CE licensing period.
“No-shows” will NOT be issued a refund.

Walk-ins are welcome on continuing education classes, but will be assessed an additional $10.00 class fee.

Withdrawal, Refund and Cancellation Policy for Pre-Licensing and Post-Licensing Classes

Withdrawal/Cancellation Prior to Class Starting:

If Cardinal cancels a class, a full refund will be given to students
If a student wishes to cancel or withdraw from a class, a 72-hour written notice prior to class beginning is required.
If notice is received, a refund will be issued less a service fee, or a student may opt to transfer the credit to a future class.

NOTE: Written notice to withdraw or transfer is ALWAYS required, no exceptions. An email is sufficient.

Withdrawals/Refund Policies

After course starts: Pre-Licensing

A student may withdraw or transfer to another class with written notice. However, after the first class session of 3 hours, the student will NOT be entitled to a refund.
There are no refunds for no-shows after the third hour of class. After course starts: Post-Licensing
No withdrawals or transfers will be allowed after the first class session.
There will be no refund for no-shows after the first class session.

License Activation Form:

If you have been placed on Inactive Status by the NC Real Estate Commission and have completed all of the requirements to reactivate your Real Estate License, you can download the License Activation Form by logging on to the NC Real Estate Commission’s website at ncrec.gov.

About Cardinal School of Real Estate