Inland Real Estate School

What Inland Real Estate School does

Inland Real Estate School, Inc. is a privately held, Illinois-licensed real estate education provider founded in 2006 and headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. The school delivers state-mandated licensing programs — the 75-hour Illinois Broker Pre-License, 45-hour Managing Broker Pre-License, and Broker Post-License courses — alongside continuing education, real estate investing instruction, tutoring, and license reciprocity support services. Its core delivery technology is an online learning management system accessed through the Professional Studies Institute portal, providing 24/7 self-study access, automated progress tracking, practice exam questions aligned to PSI testing philosophy, and integrated live instructor support via phone and email. Courses are offered in live classroom (Oak Brook, IL), live webinar, home study, and online self-study formats, with payment processed through Stripe, PayPal, and Affirm financing.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market primarily targeting aspiring and licensed Illinois real estate professionals, supported by phone-based career counseling, a multi-channel social presence (Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest), and a content blog. Beyond tuition, monetization includes one-on-one tutoring at $75/hour, resold exam prep products (ExamSmart, Compucram, PSI Online Exam), and adjacent professional services for new brokers (LinkedIn profile creation, resume prep, interview coaching, website development, and social media management). Through affiliate partnerships with The CE Shop, Colibri, McKissock, OnCourse Learning, Career Web School, and others, the school extends nationwide reach for pre-licensing, continuing education, mortgage broker, and appraisal licensing across all 50 states and DC. Inland reports it has educated 12,000+ students over 23+ years and is led by co-owners David McGowan (President/CEO) and Dr. Stephanie Krol (VP/COO). The company is not affiliated with The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. and uses the 'Inland' name under license.

Name

Inland Real Estate School

Legal name

Inland Real Estate School, Inc.

Website

https://inlandreschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Inland Real Estate School is an Illinois-licensed private education provider delivering broker pre-license, managing broker, post-license, and continuing education courses to aspiring and licensed real estate professionals, with nationwide reach via affiliate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate, Appraisal & Mortgage (Agent/Broker CE, Appraiser CE) (EDAAALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Real estate licensing
• Broker pre-license education
• Continuing education courses
• Real estate exam preparation
• Managing broker training

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Brook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition: Primary revenue from broker pre-license, managing broker pre-license, broker post license, and continuing education course fees. Students pay tuition at registration with various payment options including credit card, PayPal, Affirm financing, and check.
2. Tutoring Services: One-on-one tutoring sessions at $75/hour with instructors Dave McGowan or Stephanie Krol for exam preparation, math concepts, real estate concepts, test prep, and study techniques.
3. Third-Party Exam Prep Products: Reseller revenue from ExamSmart ($59), Compucram ($129), PSI Online Exam ($15), and Guide to Passing the PSI Exam ($50) study aids.
4. Website & Social Media Services: Website development packages (Basic, Standard, Premium), social media management packages, and monthly website service plans for new brokers and managing brokers.
5. New Business Services: Services for new brokers including Facebook business page setup, LinkedIn profiles, Twitter business pages, resume preparation, interview coaching, and career advice ($85-$340).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Inland Real Estate School is a licensed Illinois real estate education provider delivering the state-mandated 75-hour Broker Pre-License, 45-hour Managing Broker Pre-License, and 30/45-hour Broker Post-License programs through live classroom, live webinar, home study, and 24/7 online self-study formats. The school supplements its Illinois core with continuing education courses, one-on-one tutoring, exam preparation products, and real estate investing courses, while extending nationwide reach through affiliate partners offering pre-licensing, mortgage broker, and appraisal education across all 50 states.

Product overview

Inland Real Estate School is a licensed Illinois real estate education provider offering a portfolio of courses and services. The core offerings center on Illinois state-mandated licensing programs: the 75-hour Broker Pre-License, 45-hour Managing Broker Pre-License, and 45-hour Broker Post-License programs. Supporting these are tutoring/exam prep services, real estate investing courses, and new business services for newly licensed agents. Through affiliate partnerships, the school extends its reach nationwide with pre-licensing, CE, mortgage broker, and appraisal courses across all 50 states via partners including CE Shop, Colibri Real Estate, McKissock, OnCourse Learning, and Career Web School. The school provides multiple delivery formats (live classroom, live webinar, home study, online self-study) and additional services including website development and social media management packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Illinois Broker Pre-License Program 75-hour mandatory pre-licensing program required to obtain an Illinois real estate broker license, available via live online, classroom, or home study formats for aspiring Illinois real estate brokers.
• Illinois Managing Broker Pre-License Program 45-hour advanced licensing program for experienced Illinois brokers seeking to manage their own brokerage or supervise other agents, including supervisory obligations and managing broker simulation exam preparation.
• Illinois Broker Post-License Program 30 or 45-hour post-licensing education program covering applied brokerage principles, risk management, and transactional issues for newly licensed Illinois brokers completing their first renewal cycle.
• Tutoring and Exam Preparation One-on-one and group tutoring sessions ($75/hour) for broker pre-license, post-license, and managing broker programs, plus exam prep tools including ExamSmart practice questions, Compucram PSI exam prep, and PSI Online Exam simulator with 100 retired questions.
• Real Estate Investing Courses Investment education covering wholesaling, fix-and-flip, multifamily properties, short sales, note brokering, land development, commercial real estate, buy-and-hold strategies, money lending, short-term rentals, creative financing, tax deeds and liens, and velocity banking.
• Nationwide Pre-Licensing and Continuing Education Online real estate licensing and continuing education programs across all 50 states through affiliate partnerships with CE Shop, Colibri Real Estate, McKissock, Mbition, and OnCourse Learning, covering pre-license, exam prep, post-license, and continuing education for various states.
• Nationwide Mortgage Broker Pre-License NMLS-approved mortgage broker licensing education and continuing education delivered through OnCourse Learning, covering pre-license, exam prep, CE, and late CE for mortgage brokers across multiple states.
• Nationwide Appraisal Licensing Online appraisal licensing and continuing education courses through partnership with Career Web School (OnCourse Learning), available in all 50 states and DC, including pre-license, license upgrade, and continuing education.
• License Reciprocity Services Assistance for Illinois licensees seeking reciprocal licenses in cooperative states including Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, including exam prep and CE referrals.
• Illinois Continuing Education 12-hour and 24-hour continuing education programs for Illinois broker and managing broker license renewal, covering live online, classroom, webinar, and home study formats, partnered with Real Estate Institute and CE Shop.
• New Business Services Business setup services for new brokers including LinkedIn profile creation, Twitter business page, Facebook business page, resume preparation, interview coaching, and career guidance, priced $85-$340 with Affirm financing from $30/month.
• Website and Social Media Packages Website development packages (Basic: 1-3 page, Standard: up to 5 pages, Premium: up to 10 pages with e-commerce) and social media management services (Basic, Standard, Premium tiers) including SEO optimization, Google Analytics, social media integration, and monthly service plans for ongoing maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Higher than average pass rate on Illinois state licensed examination
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The CE ShopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInland Real Estate School has established an agreement with The CE Shop to promote online course information to consumers and real estate licensees for pre-licensing, post license, exam prep, and continuing education across multiple states including Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, and others.
• ColibricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColibri provides pre-license, exam prep, post license, and continuing education through Inland's referral links. Available for states including Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, Wisconsin, and others.
• McKissockminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcKissock provides continuing education courses through Inland's referral link for real estate licensees.
• Protect NowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProtect Now provides continuing education courses through Inland's referral link.
• OnCourse LearningcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnCourse Learning provides mortgage broker pre-license and continuing education courses. NMLS approved vendor offering MLO online webinars nationwide. Also provides appraisal licensing courses through Career Web School partnership.
• Career Web School (OnCourse Learning)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer Web School partnered with Inland to offer online appraisal courses, exam prep, and continuing education courses nationwide (all 50 states and DC). Leading provider of e-learning in financial services, healthcare, real estate, and IT industries. Recognized on Inc. 5000 list as one of America's fastest-growing companies.
• MbitionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMbition provides pre-license, exam prep, and continuing education for states including Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Maryland, and Wisconsin.
• Florida Real Estate School, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides Florida mutual recognition programming and salesperson exam prep for Illinois licensees seeking reciprocal Florida licensing.
• CompucramcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeveloped in conjunction with PSI to prepare students for broker and managing broker state exams. Provides online bank of practice questions along with matching exercises to help students understand PSI philosophy and various terms.
• ExamSmartcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline bank of questions developed to be consistent with PSI testing services philosophy. Provides practice questions, videos, and managing broker simulation exams.
• PSI (Examination Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationPSI provides the state licensing examination for Illinois real estate professionals. Inland offers PSI Online Exam ($15) with 100 retired questions and PSI Online Exam portal access for students.
• John Davey (Real Estate Investing)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJohn Davey serves as instructor for real estate investing courses covering wholesaling, fix and flip, multifamily, note brokering, commercial real estate, and other investment strategies. Contact via email or phone for course information.
• Catalyst Group, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCatalyst Group, Inc. provides new business services for new brokers including LinkedIn profiles, Twitter business pages, Facebook business pages, resume preparation, interview coaching, and career advice. Also provides tutoring through Stephanie Krol.
• Trendify MarketingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partner providing digital strategy content for school partners page. Explains 3 essential elements of successful digital strategy: targeting, ad/offer, and follow-up/automation.
• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)coreOthersState regulatory agency overseeing real estate licensing in Illinois. Inland reports program completion to IDFPR within 48 hours of receiving final documentation. Students must pass PSI exams and obtain licenses through IDFPR.
• Real Estate InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate for Illinois continuing education courses alongside The CE Shop.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The CE Shop: Leading online provider of real estate pre-licensing, exam prep, and continuing education across all 50 states. Directly competes with Inland's broker and CE offerings and is simultaneously an Inland affiliate partner.
• OnCourse Learning: NMLS-approved provider of mortgage broker pre-license, CE, and appraisal education nationwide. Powers Inland's mortgage and appraisal offerings while competing in the same end markets.
• McKissock Learning: Online CE and professional education provider for real estate, appraisal, and related licensed professions. Competes with Inland on CE and is also a referral partner.
• Colibri Real Estate (formerly Kaplan Real Estate Education): National real estate and appraisal education provider offering pre-license, post-license, CE, and exam prep across multiple states. Directly competes with Inland and is also an Inland affiliate.
• Career Web School: Appraisal and real estate licensing school affiliated with OnCourse Learning. Directly competes in appraisal CE and pre-licensing while serving as Inland's appraisal partner.
• Mbition (Sanford Guide / Mbition Learn Real Estate): Online real estate pre-licensing, exam prep, and CE provider active in multiple states including Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Maryland, and Wisconsin. Direct competitor and Inland affiliate.
• Hondros Learning: Real estate and insurance education provider offering pre-licensing and continuing education. Overlaps with Inland's core Illinois-style pre-license curriculum and adjunct services.

Broad incumbents

• 360training: Large-scale online workforce training provider covering real estate, mortgage, insurance, and OSHA. Overlaps with Inland in real estate and mortgage pre-license/CE but operates as a multi-vertical incumbent.

Regional players

• Real Estate Institute (Illinois): Illinois-focused real estate CE and pre-licensing provider. Competes with Inland in the same Chicago-area market and is simultaneously an Inland CE affiliate.
• Florida Real Estate School, Inc. Florida-based real estate licensing school. Partners with Inland on reciprocal licensing for Illinois brokers pursuing Florida credentials, making it both a partner and adjacent regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inlandreschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/inlandreschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inland-real-estate-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/inlandrealestateschool
• Pinterestpinterest.com/inlandreschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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