Kentucky Real Estate College

What Kentucky Real Estate College does

Kentucky Real Estate College is a family-owned, KREC-approved online education provider headquartered in Cold Spring, Kentucky, that delivers the full statutory curriculum required for Kentucky real estate licensure. Founded in 1999 as an in-person school, it was acquired by Ken Perry in 2009 and pivoted to a 100% online, self-paced delivery model; in 2020 it was consolidated under the 'Perry Real Estate College' brand alongside leadership additions intended to support national expansion.

The product suite spans the entire Kentucky real estate education lifecycle: tiered 96-hour pre-license packages (Lite through Ultimate, $321–$659 on sale), a 48-hour post-license package, a 40-hour reciprocity course for agents licensed in Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, and Illinois, 192- and 336-hour broker pre-license packages ($1,299–$1,949 on sale), more than 15 individual continuing education courses ($30–$45), and the proprietary PerryPrep+ and MathMaster+ exam preparation tools. Courses are delivered through the LearnUpon learning management system and sold through a Shopify storefront, with payment-plan and Affirm financing options; 7-day-a-week live phone, email, and chat support is a stated differentiator.

The company serves individual aspiring and active Kentucky real estate professionals on a direct-to-consumer basis via its website, supplemented by Google Ads paid search, a Career Corner content blog, and standard social channels. Pricing is one-time/perpetual license with 6-month course access and paid extensions. Headcount is 8 and revenue is not disclosed; the firm operates with no outside funding or parent company.

Name

Kentucky Real Estate College

Legal name

Kentucky Real Estate College

Website

https://kentuckyrealestatecollege.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kentucky Real Estate College is a family-owned, KREC-approved online education provider delivering the full Kentucky real estate licensing curriculum—pre-license, post-license, reciprocity, broker, CE, and exam prep—to individual aspiring and active agents in Kentucky via a Shopify storefront and LearnUpon LMS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate & Construction Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAM)

Keywords

• Real estate education
• Pre-licensing courses
• Continuing education
• Broker license training
• Exam preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cold Spring

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

Revenue model

1. Pre-License Course Sales: One-time purchase of pre-licensing courses for aspiring real estate agents. Packages range from basic to premium with varying inclusions (eBooks, exam prep, post-license access). Primary revenue driver.
2. Post-License Course Sales: 48-hour post-licensing education package required for new Kentucky agents. One-time purchase offering.
3. Reciprocity Course Sales: 40-hour Kentucky reciprocal license law course for agents licensed in other states (Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Illinois).
4. Broker License Course Sales: 336-hour and 192-hour broker pre-license packages for agents upgrading to broker status.
5. Continuing Education Course Sales: Individual CE courses (3-6 hours each) required annually for license renewal. Topics include law, agency, contracts, fair housing, etc.
6. Exam Prep Add-Ons: Supplementary exam preparation courses (PerryPrep+, MathMaster+) sold separately for exam test-takers.
7. Course Extensions: Course validity extensions (3-month for $99, 6-month for $149) for students needing additional time beyond the standard 6-month enrollment period.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Kentucky Real Estate College is a KREC-approved online proprietary school delivering the full spectrum of Kentucky real estate licensing and continuing education. It sells 100% online, self-paced pre-licensing (96-hour), post-licensing (48-hour), reciprocity (40-hour), broker pre-licensing (192/336-hour), and individual continuing education courses, plus standalone exam-prep tools such as PerryPrep+ and MathMaster+. All instruction is delivered digitally through a LearnUpon learning management system with seven-day-a-week human student support.

Product overview

Kentucky Real Estate College is a KREC-approved online education provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of real estate licensing and continuing education courses for agents and brokers in Kentucky. The product suite consists of tiered Pre-License packages (Lite, Essentials, Premium, and Ultimate) delivering the required 96-hour pre-licensing education, a 48-hour Post-License package for newly licensed agents, 40-hour Reciprocity courses for out-of-state licensees, Managing Broker packages (192-hour and 336-hour options) with individual broker courses (Brokerage Management, Broker Law, Agency, Contracts, etc.), and over 15 Continuing Education courses including mandatory law courses and electives. The company also offers PerryPrep+ exam preparation tools including general, Kentucky-specific, and state-only versions, plus MathMaster+ for math remediation. All courses are delivered through the LearnUpon learning management system as 100% online, self-paced programs with 24/7 support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kentucky 96-Hour Pre-Licensing Course The mandatory 96-hour pre-licensing education required by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission for aspiring sales associates. Delivered online and self-paced across Lite, Essentials, Premium, and Ultimate tiered packages that add eBooks, exam-prep access, license law books, post-license access, and a professional development program. Pricing ranges from $494 (Lite) to $1,014 (Ultimate) with payment plans available.
• Kentucky 48-Hour Post-Licensing Course 48-hour post-licensing education package required by KREC for new sales associates licensed after January 1, 2016. Includes 32 mandatory hours and 16 elective hours. Sold for $306 with payment plan option; the package saves students $475 versus purchasing individual courses.
• Kentucky 40-Hour Reciprocity Course 40-hour Kentucky Reciprocal License Law Course for active licensees from Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, or Illinois to obtain a Kentucky license through reciprocity. Approved by KREC and priced at $644.
• Kentucky Broker Pre-Licensing Courses (192-Hour and 336-Hour) Broker pre-licensing education packages covering the 336-hour KREC requirement (for agents without college credits, $2,999) and a 192-hour package for agents with 9+ college credit hours ($1,999). Includes all required modules such as Brokerage Management, Broker Law, Law of Contracts, Law of Agency, Appraisal & Finance, Kentucky Law & Investment, and Real Estate Sales.
• Kentucky Continuing Education (CE) Courses Individual 2-6 hour CE courses required annually for Kentucky real estate license renewal (3 hours law + 3 hours elective). Includes Kentucky Core Course (6 Hours Law), Kentucky Commission License Compliance, Agency in Real Estate, Fair Housing & Public Protection, Disclosures, Risk Management, Real Estate Finance, Technology & Data Security, Federal Antitrust, Legal Descriptions, Property Rights, Leasing & Property Management, Investing in Commercial Real Estate, Investing in Real Estate, Auctions & Market Analysis, Practical Tips: Selling & Closing, Forms of Ownership, and Advertising. Individual course prices range $30-$45 with automatic CE reporting to KREC.
• PerryPrep+ Exam Preparation System Standalone exam preparation product offering initial diagnostic assessments, topic mastery modules, three comprehensive practice exams with 300+ questions each, and 600+ flashcards. Available in General ($79), Kentucky Full ($99), and Kentucky State-Only ($59) versions; the Kentucky versions include MathMaster+.
• MathMaster+ Math Exam Preparation Standalone math-specific exam preparation course covering all math problem types found on the real estate licensing examination with explanations and practice problems. Sold for $29, or bundled with PerryPrep+ General.
• Course Access Extensions Course validity extensions that add 3 months ($99) or 6 months ($149) of access beyond the standard 6-month enrollment period for students needing additional time.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student pass rates outperform state average by approximately 20%
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Real Estate Express: Online real estate pre-licensing provider with state-specific courses and exam prep. Operates in the same product category and delivery channel as Kentucky Real Estate College.
• The CE Shop: National online provider of real estate pre-licensing, continuing education, and exam prep. Direct competitor in the same D2C, 100%-online, multi-state model targeting aspiring and active agents.
• Allied Real Estate Schools: Online real estate licensing school offering pre-licensing and CE across multiple states. Direct competitor in the same D2C online model targeting aspiring agents preparing for state exams.
• Champions School of Real Estate: Long-running Texas-based real estate school offering pre-licensing, CE, and exam prep online and in-person. Comparable scope and lifecycle product approach, though focused on Texas.
• VanEd: Online real estate school offering pre-licensing, broker, and CE courses across multiple states. Comparable product mix and online delivery model focused on licensing education.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS® Online Courses: Industry association offering approved continuing education and professional development for members. Indirect competitor on CE; relevant reference point for the broader US real estate education ecosystem.
• Colibri Real Estate (Mbition / Real Estate Express): Parent of major online real estate schools (Mbition, Real Estate Express, Allied). Operates the largest US portfolio of state-approved real estate licensing and CE courses; overlapping catalog and delivery model to Kentucky Real Estate College but at national scale.
• Kaplan Real Estate Education: Long-established national real estate education brand offering pre-licensing, CE, and exam prep across many states. Comparable product suite and delivery mechanism with substantially larger brand and budget.
• 360training: Large online regulatory and professional education platform with a real estate vertical offering pre-licensing and CE. Competes in the same online, self-paced, multi-state model with broader category coverage.

Emerging players

• PrepAgent: Real estate exam prep platform offering practice exams and study tools. Comparable only on the PerryPrep+/MathMaster+ exam preparation layer of Kentucky Real Estate College's offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/collegeperry
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/PerryRealEstateCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/Perryrealestatecollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kentucky-real-estate-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/perryrealestatecollege

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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

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