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WE OFFER OVER

25+

PROGRAMS

WE HAVE SERVED

12000+

STUDENTS

VETERAN STAFF

40+ Years

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

PROUDLY PROVIDING

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WHY DO WE STAND OUT ABOVE THE REST?

We are a fully licensed Real Estate School within Illinois, that offers quality, student-centered on-ground (live in person or live webinar), home-study, or online (computer-based reading) real estate classes for real estate brokers, managing brokers, post license and continuing education (CE) throughout the state of Illinois and nationwide online.

We also partner with affiliated schools that provide nationwide education for mortgage brokers and appraisers. In addition, our various affiliates can provide real estate education to assist you in securing licensing in additional states. All of the courses, whether directly through Inland Real Estate School or our affiliates are proven successful and are the best prep resources available to further your career aspirations.

There are a number of real estate school choices capable of helping you to start your new career, however your future is important enough that you’d should not leave the choice to chance. Select a proven provider of quality education and trust only the best real estate school in Illinois.

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You can expect:

Higher than average pass rate on the Illinois state licensed examination

Over 60+ years of combined staff experience providing education and training to the Illinois real estate market

Our school isn’t run by brokers or investors, our team possesses formal educational degrees plus practical real-life experience educating our students.

Our instructors respond to our student’s questions and inquiries in a timely manner and are available via the phone or email

Our updated flexible course options provide our students with the flexibility of selecting a program that meets their schedule and time availability.

Our programs are available through live classroom presentation, live webinar & home study formats.

Our passionate experienced, dedicated faculty has over 40 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate as a broker & managing broker

We have developed programs and effective methods of presentation that are proven to work

Available 1-on-1 tutoring should the student need additional assistance

Whether you are in Inland Real Estate School student or coming to us from another school, we provide real customer service, backed by the guidance you need to get through the program as well as the State exam

The best reading material available in the industry designed to help you understand the concepts to further enhance your understanding in preparation for the state exam

Having a school run and owned by 2 proven successful educators with actual market experience makes all the difference in your learning and passing the state exam; our results and referrals show it

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT?

Welcome to Inland Real Estate School, Inc. When you invest in us, we will invest 110% in you!

As a new real estate broker, you will need to create your own identity. This will include determining what area you wish to specialize in. Part of that can include referencing your experiences from the school you attended.

Few schools have earned a reputation for supporting their students beyond the completion of their pre-licensing course and inland is the most credited Illinois real estate school when it comes to that stake. Inland Real Estate School has developed a reputation for supporting our students long after they’ve completed their education by providing consulting services focused on helping you develop your reputation and identity in order to enhance your future career.

Welcome to Inland Real Estate School, Inc. When you invest in us, we will invest 110% in you!

As a new real estate broker, you will need to create your own identity. This will include determining what area you wish to specialize in. Part of that can include referencing your experiences from the school you attended.

Few schools have earned a reputation for supporting their students beyond the completion of their pre-licensing course and inland is the most credited Illinois real estate school when it comes to that stake. Inland Real Estate School has developed a reputation for supporting our students long after they’ve completed their education by providing consulting services focused on helping you develop your reputation and identity in order to enhance your future career.

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Our passionate experienced, dedicated faculty has over 40 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate as a broker & managing broker

We have developed programs and effective methods of presentation that are proven to work

Available 1-on-1 tutoring should the student need additional assistance

Whether you are in Inland Real Estate School student or coming to us from another school, we provide real customer service, backed by the guidance you need to get through the program as well as the State exam

The best reading material available in the industry designed to help you understand the concepts to further enhance your understanding in preparation for the state exam

Having a school run and owned by 2 proven successful educators with actual market experience makes all the difference in your learning and passing the state exam; our results and referrals show it

COURSE OFFERINGS

A BRIGHTER FUTURE AWAITS

Illinois Broker
Pre-License

75-HOUR PROGRAM
HOME STUDY

LIVE ONLINE

ILLINOIS MANAGING BROKER

PRE-LICENSE
PROGRAM HOME
HOME STUDY
LIVE ONLINE/CLASSROOM

Illinois Broker
Post License

30-HOUR PROGRAM HOME STUDY LIVE ONLINE/ CLASSROOM COMBINATION

TUTORING STUDY AIDES AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES

ONE ON ONE & GROUP EXAM PREPARATIONS IN-PERSON & WEBINAR

REAL ESTATE INVESTING COURSES

FUNDAMENTALS OF ANALYZING REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS

COURSE OFFERINGS

A BRIGHTER FUTURE AWAITS

ILLINOIS BROKER PRE-LICENSE

75-HOUR PROGRAM

LIVE ONLINE

ILLINOIS MANAGING BROKER

PRE-LICENSE

45 HOUR PROGRAM

HOME STUDY

LIVEONLINE/CLASSROOM

ILLINOIS BROKER POST LICENSE

30-HOUR PROGRAM HOME STUDY OR

45 HOUR ONLINE/ CLASSROOM COMBINATION

TUTORING STUDY AIDES

ONE ON ONE & GROUP EXAM PREPARATIONS IN-PERSON & WEBINAR

REAL ESTATE INVESTING COURSES

FUNDAMENTALS OF ANALYZING REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS

NATIONWIDE PRE-LICENSING & CONTINUING EDUCATION

INCREASE YOUR MARKETING EFFORTS, SECURE A LICENSE IN OTHER STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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CONTINUING EDUCATION NMLS APPROVED VENDOR, MLO ONLINE WEBINARS

NATIONWIDE APPRAISAL & CE

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LICENSE RECIPROCITY

ADD AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE TO EXPAND YOUR MARKETING WORLD

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12 & 24 HOUR

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR REAL ESTATE CLASSES?

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  • Preparation to Pass the State Exam on First Attempt
  • Progressive Tracking Notification
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''By far the best class I have taken. I tried to get my broker license before but gave up because I was not given much instruction not did I have anyone to ask questions to.''

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An artist's conceptual illustration of a futuristic underwater colony with domed structures nestled among coral reefs and marine life.

Dive into the Future: Exploring Underwater Real Estate Possibilities

January 10, 20244 min read

I. Introduction

The climate crisis has compelled humanity to contemplate alternatives to traditional living spaces. Rising sea levels and overpopulation are a reality and in every aspect of our lives we must learn how to adapt to them, including real estate. One proposed solution that captivates our imagination is underwater living. Although partly speculative at present, let's dive into this ocean of possibilities and envision what real estate might look like beneath the sea.

Satellite image of rising sea levels affecting coastal cities.

II. The Possibility of Underwater Habitats

Underwater living is no longer confined to the realm of science fiction. Significant strides have been made towards developing technology that could make life under the sea feasible. For instance, the Aquarius Reef Base, located in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, is an underwater habitat used for science research and education (1).

The next step would be to create underwater habitats suitable for long-term, everyday human living, and potentially entire undersea colonies. Jules Undersea Lodge, an underwater hotel located in Key Largo, Florida, gives us a glimpse into what these habitats could look like (2).

Inside view of the Aquarius Reef Base, an active underwater habitat for scientific research.

III. Real Estate under the Sea

Underwater real estate is a concept rife with exciting opportunities and challenges. Here are some considerations:

  • Architecture and Design: Underwater homes would need to be designed to withstand immense water pressure and potential damage from marine life or geological changes. The design would also need to take into account access to sunlight and preservation of marine ecosystems.

  • Ownership and Regulations: As it stands, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea doesn't allow any country to claim ownership of the ocean floor (3). So, we'd need an entirely new legal framework to govern underwater property rights.

  • Valuation: How do we value a property with a 360-degree ocean view, or one located near a coral reef versus one in the open ocean? A whole new set of parameters would have to be defined for underwater property valuation.

Conceptual blueprint of an underwater home, showcasing advanced design features for living under the sea.

IV. Challenges and Solutions

  • Technical Challenges: Building underwater structures that are safe, durable, and comfortable is a significant challenge. They need to be resistant to corrosion, leaks, and pressure, have secure air and waste management systems, and provide access to natural light or create an alternative, comfortable lighting system.

  • Environmental Concerns: We'd need to ensure that underwater structures don't harm marine life or disrupt delicate underwater ecosystems. The balance between development and conservation would be critical.

  • Societal and Psychological Aspects: Living underwater would also entail coping with isolation, lack of natural sunlight, and potential psychological effects of long-term underwater living.

  • Possible Solutions and Future Innovations: Advanced materials technology could offer solutions to the construction challenges. Innovations in renewable energy could power underwater homes, and advancements in aquaculture could provide food. Virtual reality could combat the effects of isolation and lack of natural environments.

Underwater construction showing engineers at work in aquatic conditions.

V. Conclusion

Underwater real estate, while still in its conceptual stage, presents an intriguing solution to some of the pressing issues of our times. Technological advancements, legal considerations, and environmental concerns would all play a critical role in this venture. As we stand at the precipice of such an exciting possibility, it serves to remind us of our incredible capacity for innovation and adaptation in the face of change.

If you found our blog post insightful and you're inspired to dive deeper into the real estate industry, we invite you to explore Inland Real Estate School. With over 25 programs and a proud legacy of serving more than 12,000 students, we are an established, fully licensed Real Estate School in Illinois.

We offer a multitude of learning modes - on-ground classes (live in person or live webinar), home-study, or online (computer-based reading) real estate classes for people who want to get started in the real estate world and want to become  real estate brokers, managing brokers, or seek post-license and continuing education throughout the state of Illinois and nationwide online.

Additionally, we have partnerships with schools that provide nationwide education for mortgage brokers and appraisers. We also have affiliations with institutes that can assist you in securing licensing in additional states.

Whether you're a new real estate broker aiming to create your own identity or a seasoned professional looking to upgrade your skills, at Inland Real Estate School, we're committed to investing 110% in you.

Footnotes

  1. NOAA, Aquarius Reef Base, https://floridakeys.noaa.gov/research_monitoring/aquarius.html

  2. Jules Undersea Lodge, http://www.jul.com

  3. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, https://www.un.org/Depts/los/convention_agreements/convention_overview_convention.html

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