Colibri Real Estate

What Colibri Real Estate does

Colibri Real Estate, formerly known as Real Estate Express, is a privately held online education provider founded approximately 1999 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company delivers state-approved pre-licensing, post-licensing, continuing education (CE), broker license, and exam preparation courses to individuals pursuing and maintaining careers in residential real estate, operating across 40+ U.S. states with a faculty of 132+ local instructors. Its product portfolio is anchored by an online learning management system that supports self-paced modules, livestream virtual classrooms, and a CompuCram-powered exam prep suite offering simulated exams, flashcards, and readiness assessments. The platform is complemented by a growing catalog of professional certifications covering negotiation, buyer representation, property management, valuation, appraisal, property data collection, and — most recently — AI applications in real estate (the REAIS program launched in 2024).

The business operates on a blended revenue model combining one-time course purchases for pre-licensing, post-licensing, broker upgrade, and standalone certifications with recurring annual CE memberships (Plus, Pro, and Premier tiers priced between roughly $35 and $334 depending on state and tier). Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the company's website and phone-based enrollment support, supplemented by Affirm installment financing, an affiliate/referral program, and a brokerage accelerator partnership that extends reach into enterprise channels. Sister brands within the Colibri Group ecosystem — McKissock Learning (CE for Alaska and California) and Institute for Luxury Home Marketing — provide additional distribution and cross-sell depth, while partnerships with Pearson Vue and PSI integrate Colibri's curriculum with state licensing exam delivery.

Colibri's value proposition centers on regulatory credibility (ARELLO and IDECC certifications, state-by-state approvals), a "Pass or Don't Pay" guarantee on pre-licensing packages, and 25+ years of brand heritage that has produced 1.5M+ educated students. Customer concentration is low, with revenue distributed across a long tail of individual consumers and modest emerging enterprise exposure through brokerage partnerships. The company is privately held, does not disclose revenue or funding, and shows no evidence of institutional investment in the available data.

Name

Colibri Real Estate

Legal name

Colibri Real Estate, LLC

Website

https://colibrirealestate.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Colibri Real Estate is a privately held online education platform providing state-approved pre-licensing, exam prep, post-licensing, continuing education, and professional certification courses to aspiring and active U.S. real estate agents across 40+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Real Estate Education

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Licensure Exam Prep (Salesperson/Broker, Appraiser) (EDANAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate & Property Services (EDABALAW)

Keywords

• Online real estate school
• Real estate licensing courses
• Continuing education subscriptions
• Real estate exam preparation
• Professional real estate certification

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Pre-Licensing Course Sales: One-time purchase of pre-licensing courses required to sit for state real estate licensing exams. Prices vary by state and course package selected.
2. Exam Prep Products: Standalone exam preparation packages powered by CompuCram, including simulated exams, flashcards, and audio reviews. Available as add-on or standalone purchase.
3. Post-Licensing Courses: Mandatory state-required courses for newly licensed agents within their first renewal period. One-time purchase per state requirement.
4. Continuing Education Memberships: Annual subscription memberships (Plus, Pro, Premier tiers) providing unlimited access to CE courses, professional certifications, and learning snacks. Auto-renews annually.
5. Broker License Upgrade Courses: Advanced pre-licensing courses for agents upgrading to broker status. One-time purchase with higher price points reflecting increased hour requirements.
6. Professional Certifications: Standalone professional development programs including Real Estate AI Specialist, Certified Negotiation Expert, Certified Buyer Agent Expert, and others. Offered as one-time purchases or included in Pro/Premier memberships.
7. Affirm Financing: Payment plan option through Affirm allowing students to pay for courses in installments. Partners with third-party fintech for financing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Colibri Real Estate is an online real estate school that sells state-approved pre-licensing courses, exam preparation, post-licensing education, continuing education (courses/packages/Plus-Pro-Premier annual memberships), broker license upgrade courses, and a catalog of professional certifications (REAIS, CNE, CBAE, CPME, S&T, CPDC, PVE, RPAE, RELCA) to aspiring and active real estate professionals across 40+ states. Course delivery is 100% online with self-paced and livestream options, and the company bundles its pre-licensing offering with a 'Pass or Don't Pay' money-back guarantee on the licensing exam.

Product overview

Colibri Real Estate is an online real estate education platform formerly known as Real Estate Express. The platform offers a comprehensive portfolio of courses across the real estate career lifecycle: Pre-Licensing (required to sit for state exams), Exam Prep (powered by CompuCram technology), Post-License courses (state-mandated first renewal requirements), Continuing Education for license renewal, and Broker License upgrade courses. Professional Development certifications include Real Estate AI Specialist (REAIS), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Certified Buyer Agent Expert (CBAE), Certified Property Management Expert (CPME), Survive and Thrive, Certified Property Data Collector (CPDC), Property Valuation Expert (PVE), Residential Property Appraisal Expert (RPAE), and Real Estate Leadership & Career Achievement (RELCA). The company operates subscription membership tiers (CE Plus, CE Pro, CE Premier) providing access to courses and certifications, and maintains sister brands McKissock Learning (for CE in certain states) and Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• McKissock Learning: Sister school for continuing education courses in certain states
• Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Products and services

• Pre-Licensing Education State-approved real estate license preparation courses required to sit for state licensing exams. Offered across 40+ states with varying hour requirements (e.g., 40 hours Alaska, 60 hours Alabama, 135 hours California for salesperson). Packaged with a 'Pass or Don't Pay' money-back guarantee on first-attempt exam failure.
• Exam Prep Comprehensive test preparation powered by CompuCram, providing simulated exams, flashcards, readiness assessments, and audio review guides to help students pass state licensing exams on first attempt. Available as a standalone purchase or bundled with pre-licensing packages.
• Post-License Courses State-mandated education required after initial licensure (e.g., 45 hours Florida Sales Associate, 30 hours Alaska). Fulfills first-renewal requirements to maintain active license status. Available across multiple states with state-specific curriculum.
• Continuing Education Courses and Packages Ongoing license-renewal education required by states, covering mandatory topics (license law, ethics, fair housing) and elective courses for career specialization. Available as individual courses (e.g., 14-hour FL Online CE Package, GA RE Investing Elective CE Package) or bundled packages (e.g., GA CE Package 37 hours, DC Broker CE Package 15 hours).
• Broker License Courses Advanced pre-licensing and post-licensing education for agents upgrading to broker status. Includes 72 hours Florida Broker Pre-Licensing, 225 hours California Broker Pre-Licensing, and state-specific broker post-license requirements.
• CE Plus Membership (Annual Subscription) Entry-level annual membership tier providing unlimited access to all CE courses in one state, exclusive Learning Snacks, and 15% off professional certification programs. Auto-renews annually. Includes REALIS by default.
• CE Pro Membership (Annual Subscription) Mid-tier annual membership including one Professional Certification Program of choice ($300 value), Real Estate AI MasterTrack, 30% off additional certifications, and $100 off Institute for Luxury Home Marketing training.
• CE Premier Membership (Annual Subscription) Top-tier annual membership including two Professional Certification Programs of choice ($600 value) and 35% off additional certifications. Automatically includes REALIS and CBAE programs. Over $900 stated value.
• Real Estate AI Specialist (REAIS) Certification Self-paced four-course certification teaching AI tools for client service, property analysis, risk management, and communication. Covers 7 hours of content on integrating AI into daily workflows while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Certification Negotiation certification program available in self-paced ($250) and livestream ($300) formats. Teaches negotiation strategies, lead generation, and deal-building skills for real estate professionals.
• Certified Buyer Agent Expert (CBAE) Certification Buyer representation certification covering market navigation, client trust building, commission discussions, and value proposition development. Available in self-paced ($125) and livestream ($150) formats.
• Certified Property Management Expert (CPME) Certification Property management certification covering legal compliance, financial management, tenant relations, marketing, technology integration, and business growth. Includes four two-hour courses with 8 hours total content.
• Survive and Thrive (S&T) Course Practical course for new agents covering lead generation, client communication, business planning, time management, and financial readiness. Designed to help new agents achieve early wins.
• Certified Property Data Collector (CPDC) Certification Certification for property data collection skills, enabling agents to diversify revenue streams by tapping into the growing niche for accurate property data with low-barrier entry and flexible income potential.
• Property Valuation Expert (PVE) Certification Two-course program covering appraisal review and valuation services, helping agents tackle appraisal issues, set accurate prices, and gain competitive advantage in valuation scenarios.
• Residential Property Appraisal Expert (RPAE) Certification Certification focusing on Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) interpretation and challenge, enabling agents to manage appraisals during transactions and communicate effectively with lenders and appraisers.
• Real Estate Leadership & Career Achievement (RELCA) Certification Comprehensive certification for growing from new agent to leader/broker/team owner. Covers mentorship frameworks, broker licensure pathway, strategic career planning for seven-figure growth, and team-building leadership systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5M+ students educated
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• McKissock LearningcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister school within the Colibri family providing continuing education courses for Alaska and California where Colibri Real Estate does not directly offer CE. Students are directed to mckissock.com for these state-specific requirements. McKissock is part of the same parent organization.
• Institute for Luxury Home MarketingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister organization providing luxury real estate marketing training. Colibri offers $50-100 discounts on Institute training for members purchasing Plus and Pro memberships.
• CompuCramcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner powering the exam prep platform with simulated exams, flashcards, readiness assessments, and audio review guides. Integrated into Colibri's course offerings for comprehensive exam preparation.
• BuffiniminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate coaching and training partner. Referenced for advanced career coaching opportunities available to Colibri students upon completing basic licensing requirements.
• Pearson VuecoreTechnology or IntegrationExamination testing provider for state licensing exams in multiple states including Alaska. Students are guided through the process of scheduling and taking their state licensing exams through Pearson Vue.
• PSIcoreTechnology or IntegrationExamination testing provider for state licensing exams in Washington DC. Administering both national and state-specific portions of the salesperson examination.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McKissock Learning: Sister brand under the Colibri Group family offering real estate CE, appraisal, and professional education courses across multiple states. Directly comparable in product offering and customer base, with overlapping CE coverage in Alaska and California where Colibri refers students.
• The CE Shop: Online real estate school offering pre-licensing, exam prep, and continuing education across many U.S. states. Competes head-to-head in the same regulated categories with similar self-paced, 100% online delivery and state-approved courses.
• Kaplan Real Estate Education: Long-established national provider of real estate licensing, exam prep, and CE across multiple states. Compares on breadth of state approvals, online delivery, and career-lifecycle products targeting the same aspiring and active agent segments.
• Allied Real Estate Schools: Online real estate school (Allied Schools) providing pre-licensing, post-licensing, CE, and exam prep in many states. Direct competitor on curriculum breadth, online delivery, and price-driven promotions for the same learner segments.
• Mbition (a 360training brand): Real estate licensing and CE provider within the 360training ecosystem. Offers state-approved courses, exam prep, and continuing education in many of the same jurisdictions as Colibri with comparable online self-paced format.
• Hondros Learning: Established real estate school providing pre-licensing, exam prep, and CE across multiple states. Competes directly on regulated curriculum, online and live course formats, and broker upgrade pathways.
• 360training: Multi-vertical online training provider whose real estate division (now Mbition) directly competes with Colibri in licensing and CE, sharing the same regulated content and SMB/individual customer base.
• Real Estate Institute (REI): National online real estate school offering pre-licensing, exam prep, post-license, and CE courses. Competes in the same regulated content categories across multiple states with similar online and livestream delivery options.

Regional players

• Institute for Luxury Home Marketing: Sister brand under the Colibri Group providing luxury real estate marketing certification. Although adjacent rather than direct licensing competition, it shares the parent ecosystem, customer overlap, and cross-promotion with Colibri Real Estate members.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Mass-market online learning platform hosting creator-led real estate courses (including some pre-licensing-adjacent content). Not state-approved for licensure, but represents a broader incumbent in online professional education and a long-term disruptor of unbundled CE content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3npPO-Ov-0Lc2FZJQz8oVA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ColibriRealEstateSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colibri-real-estate

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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