What Real Estate Express does

Real Estate Express, now operating as Colibri Real Estate School under the legal entity American School of Real Estate Express LLC, is an online education provider founded in 1999 that delivers state-approved pre-licensing, exam prep, post-licensing, and continuing education courses for real estate professionals across 40+ U.S. states. The platform is delivered through a self-paced learning management system offering 24/7 online access, state-specific practice exams, and a Pass or Don't Pay refund guarantee (excluding FL, MI, NJ, TN), and is supported by 132+ local instructors. The company has educated 1.5 million+ aspiring and active real estate agents since inception and operates two acquired-but-retained subsidiary brands — McKissock Learning (continuing education) and Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (luxury certification).

The business is monetized through one-time course fees for pre-licensing, exam prep, post-licensing, broker upgrade, and professional development offerings (Certified Negotiation Expert, Certified Property Management Expert, Certified Buyer Agent Expert, Real Estate Leadership & Career Achievement), supplemented by annual Single-State and Multi-State Membership subscriptions and BNPL financing via Affirm. GTM is primarily self-serve direct-to-consumer through the company website, with secondary channels including phone sales (844-701-2946), SEO-optimized state landing pages, an affiliate/reseller program, and a brokerage accelerator program for agent onboarding. The firm is privately held, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, employs 101–250 people, and is led by CEO Mike Duran and CTO Paul Melmon.

Name

Real Estate Express

Legal name

American School of Real Estate Express LLC

Website

https://realestateexpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Real Estate Express (now Colibri Real Estate) is an online education platform offering state-approved pre-licensing, exam prep, post-licensing, and continuing education courses for aspiring and licensed real estate professionals across 40+ U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Licensing Education

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate, Appraisal & Mortgage (Agent/Broker CE, Appraiser CE) (EDAAALAI), Real Estate & Property Services (EDABALAW), Online Learning Content & Course Publishing Platforms (BPAMAJAL)

Keywords

• Real estate pre-licensing
• Online real estate school
• Real estate exam prep
• Continuing education courses
• Broker license training

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. Online Course Sales: One-time course fees for pre-licensing, exam prep, post-licensing, and continuing education courses. Students purchase courses to fulfill state licensing requirements.
2. Professional Development Courses: Revenue from advanced professional development courses including AI MasterTracks, Certified Property Management Expert, Certified Negotiation Expert, Certified Buyer Agent Expert, and luxury home marketing certifications.
3. Membership Programs: Single-State and Multi-State Memberships providing ongoing access to continuing education and exam prep resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Real Estate Express operates an online education platform that delivers state-approved pre-licensing, exam prep, post-licensing, and continuing education courses for real estate agents and brokers across 40+ U.S. states. Courses are self-paced and delivered 24/7 through a dedicated learning portal, supported by 132+ local instructors and a Pass or Don't Pay money-back guarantee (excluding FL, MI, NJ, TN). The platform also offers professional development certifications, including AI MasterTracks/REAIS, Certified Negotiation Expert, Certified Buyer Agent Expert, and luxury home marketing credentials, plus subscription-based Single-State and Multi-State Memberships.

Product overview

Real Estate Express (now Colibri Real Estate) is an online education platform offering a comprehensive suite of real estate licensing and professional development courses. The core product portfolio consists of Pre-Licensing, Exam Prep, Post-Licensing, and Continuing Education courses across 40+ states, supplemented by Broker License upgrade courses. Professional development add-ons include AI MasterTracks (Real Estate AI Specialist), Certified Property Management Expert, Certified Negotiation Expert, Certified Buyer Agent Expert, Real Estate Leadership & Career Achievement, and luxury home marketing training. The platform operates on a 100% online, self-paced model with membership options for single or multi-state access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Licensing Courses State-approved online courses that fulfill mandatory pre-licensing hour requirements for individuals pursuing a real estate license, covering real estate principles, practices, contracts, finance, property law, and marketing. Delivered self-paced via the Colibri Real Estate learning platform.
• Exam Prep Online practice tools and simulated licensing exams tailored to each state's real estate licensing exam, including practice questions on contracts, commissions, and other state-specific topics.
• Post-Licensing Courses First courses required after initial real estate licensure, mandated by certain states to maintain active licensure status, available online and self-paced.
• Continuing Education Courses Flexible online state-approved CE courses covering industry updates and required topics, used by licensed agents to meet ongoing renewal credit requirements.
• Broker License Courses State-approved online courses for licensed agents upgrading to a broker license, available across multiple U.S. states.
• Membership Programs (Single-State and Multi-State) Subscription memberships providing recurring access to continuing education and exam prep resources for one state (Single-State) or multiple states (Multi-State), on an annual billing cycle.
• AI MasterTracks / Real Estate AI Specialist (REAIS) Professional development certification program that trains licensed real estate professionals to leverage generative AI tools and AI-powered workflows in their real estate practice.
• Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Professional certification course focused on real estate negotiation strategies and techniques for licensed agents seeking to specialize and differentiate.
• Certified Buyer Agent Expert (CBAE) Professional certification course that trains real estate agents in specialized skills for representing buyers throughout the purchase transaction.
• Certified Property Management Expert (CPME) Professional certification course providing specialized training in residential and commercial property management for licensed real estate professionals.
• Real Estate Leadership & Career Achievement (RELCA) Professional development program focused on leadership, business building, and career advancement skills for experienced real estate professionals.
• Institute for Luxury Home Marketing Training Specialized certification program for agents focused on luxury real estate marketing, branding, and high-end property sales techniques.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee: If student does not pass licensing exam on first attempt, course costs are refunded

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• McKissock LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcKissock Learning is listed as a related company/brand within the Colibri Real Estate ecosystem. It appears to be part of the same corporate family offering continuing education and professional development courses.
• Institute for Luxury Home MarketingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institute for Luxury Home Marketing is referenced as a partner providing luxury real estate agent certification and marketing training. Listed in professional development offerings and as a related brand.
• AffirmOthersAffirm is listed as a payment financing option, allowing customers to pay for courses in installments rather than upfront.
• Affiliate and Reseller PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgram allowing individuals and organizations to become affiliates or resellers of Colibri Real Estate courses. Also includes accelerator program for brokerages to recruit and develop agents.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Real Estate U: Online real estate school providing state-approved pre-licensing and exam prep courses in multiple states. Competes with Colibri in the same self-serve, DTC online education category.
• The CE Shop: Online real estate school offering pre-licensing, exam prep, and continuing education courses across most US states with a strong self-paced digital model. Closely comparable to Colibri on pricing, delivery format, and customer base.
• Allied Real Estate Schools: Long-running online real estate school offering pre-licensing, exam prep, and CE courses across many US states. Similar in operational model, target customer (aspiring agents), and multi-state coverage to Colibri Real Estate.
• Kaplan Real Estate Education: A leading national provider of state-approved online real estate pre-licensing, exam prep, and continuing education courses across most US states. Directly competes with Colibri Real Estate across the same product categories and customer segments.
• 360training (Real Estate division): Operates a real estate education vertical within a broader regulatory-approved online training platform, offering pre-licensing and CE courses across multiple states. Comparable on multi-state regulatory footprint and online delivery model.
• PrepAgent: Online real estate exam prep and practice test provider focused on helping students pass state licensing exams. Competes most directly with Colibri's exam prep line, often used as a complementary or substitute study tool.

Emerging players

• Institute for Luxury Home Marketing: Specialized training and certification provider for luxury real estate marketing, now part of the Colibri family. Comparable as a niche professional development certification rather than a full pre-licensing competitor.

Others

• Udemy (Business / Real Estate catalog): Large open online learning marketplace with a meaningful catalog of third-party real estate investing, sales, and licensing-adjacent courses. Indirect competitor for professional development wallet share, though it does not hold state approvals for pre-licensing.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Online Education: The largest US real estate trade association offers its own CE and designation courses. While not a pure-play school, its education programs compete for the same licensed-agent CE hours and professional development budgets as Colibri.
• McKissock Learning: A Colibri-family brand focused on continuing education and professional development for licensed professionals including real estate agents. Closely related, partially overlapping content and customer base, and serves as a useful directional comp for the CE subscription model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ColibriRESchool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3npPO-Ov-0Lc2FZJQz8oVA
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/RealEstateExpresscom-American-School-of-Real-Estate-Express-LLC/96664493083
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-school-of-real-estate-express-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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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