Ben Farmer School of Real Estate
SCHOOL POLICY
ABOUT US
Ben Farmer School of Real Estate is the oldest real estate school in Savannah and one of the oldest in the state of Georgia.
This expertise fuels our commitment to delivering an outstanding online learning experience for every customer looking to begin, advance, and succeed in their profession. As a nationally approved real estate school Ben Farmer School of Real Estate provides online courses for real estate agents, brokers, appraisers, and home inspectors.
Our online real estate course catalog is designed to prepare you for your exam, help you become licensed, and maintain your license through continuing education. Our real estate, appraisal, and home inspection pre-licensing courses satisfy the educational requirements for licensure by the appropriate jurisdictions and adhere to all state licensing requirements.
MISSION
Empower aspiring and accomplished real estate, home inspection, and appraisal professionals with the tools they need to succeed.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission is open to any qualified applicant. No qualified person may be excluded from enrollment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
1. Be at least 18 years of age and must have a high school degree or GED to become licensed .
2. The submission of any required forms (Enrollment Agreements, etc.) as required by state postsecondary regulations.
3. Pay appropriate fees.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The system requirements for Our Learning Management System (LMS) can be found on this website.
ENROLLMENT AND TUITION
Students may enroll in courses through https://benfarmerrealty.leaponline.com Certain states require a signed Enrollment Agreement and other disclosures to complete registration.
Training must be paid in full upon enrollment.
FINANCIAL AID
No financial aid is available for any courses offered by Ben Farmer School of Real Estate.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION
COURSE REFUNDS
Once a student has started the purchased class there are no refunds available.
SHIPPING POLICY
Following are the terms and condition that constitute our Shipping Policy (for orders containing hard copy textbooks).
DOMESTIC SHIPPING POLICY
Shipment Processing Time
All orders are normally processed within two (2) business days of purchase.
Orders are not shipped or delivered on weekends or holidays.
Shipping is available to a physical address only; UPS cannot ship to a PO Box.
If our carrier is experiencing a delay in delivery, then shipments may be delayed by a few days. Please allow additional days in transit for delivery.
Shipping Delivery Estimates
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Shipment Method |
Estimated Delivery Time |
Notes |
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UPS Ground |
3-5 Business Days |
NOTE: Orders placed after 3pm CST will not be processed and shipped until the following day. |
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UPS Second Day |
2 Business Days |
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UPS Next Day |
1-2 Business Days |
*Overnight delivery is only available for orders with delivery addresses within the continental United States.
**Delivery delays can occasionally occur.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Shipment Processing Time
All orders are normally processed within two (2) business days of purchase.
Orders are not shipped or delivered on weekends or holidays.
Standard international shipping rates apply.
Estimated delivery time for international orders depends on Carrier. If shipping via UPS; delivery should occur 2-7 business days after processing.
COURSE EXPIRATION AND EXTENSIONS
Pre-Licensing courses expire six months after the date of purchase. Each student will be granted a one-month extension at no charge, to be applied immediately after the initial six-month term. For any reactivation or extension of the course after the seventh month, the school will charge the student 20% of the current retail price of the course for each 30-day extension or partial 30-day extension in the event that the course finally terminates before the end of the final 30-day extension. Students may also elect to re-enroll for 50% of the current retail price of the course, if the course has hit the year expiration or the student is at the 7 month mark and wants to repurchase and restart the course and enrollment. Extensions or reactivations cannot be granted beyond 12 months from the purchase of the course since, in all events, the course terminates 12 months after purchase.
EXAMINATION AND GRADING
You must pass the course exam with a minimum score that is set by the Commission Rules in your state. If required by the applicable regulatory body, then you will receive notification your exam must be proctored. Some states require that your exam be proctored which means you are required to complete the examinations in the presence of another person.
Should you fail the exam, please contact the school to receive an additional exam attempt. If required by the regulatory body, then you will be required to re-enroll and repeat the course from the beginning before taking the final exam again.
MONITORING PROGRESS
Ben Farmer School of Real Estate innovative approach is entirely user-driven with a platform allowing learners to progress at their own pace. Learners range from beginners, those who want to build on their training, to veterans who would like a refresher course in best practices.
Ben Farmer School of Real Estate learning management system (LMS) emphasizes teaching to mastery and fluency and giving the learner dynamic control of the learning process.
Each module:
1. begins by stating the learning objectives for that specific module;
2. frequently assesses with multiple choice questions the extent to which the learner has absorbed the material and met the stated learning objectives;
3. offers remediation for any items not yet mastered; and
4. continues remediation until the learner can demonstrate mastery of all items in the instructional content for that module.
No module may be completed until the stated learning objectives have been met. Students must satisfy the preset criteria for fluency and mastery.
COMPLETING THE COURSE
Please refer to the directions on your course home page for specific instructions regarding the completion of your course and the “Introduction” lesson located at the beginning of each course. To receive your Completion Certificate, you must successfully:
1. complete all instructional lessons in the course within the prescribed time for credit
2. pass the final exam if an exam is required
3. complete the final affidavit at the end of the course; and
4. complete the end-of–course survey
REPORTING: If your course completion is required to be reported to the state, then please allow 2-3 business days for the school to report your completion.
Mandatory Timing Device and Student Inactivity
Some jurisdictions require that a timer be enabled. This timer, visible to the student, prevents click-through activity and requires the student to be in the course for the minimum time. Should the student remain inactive for longer than is reasonable without either advancing to the next screen and/or answering the questions which are posed periodically throughout the course, the timer will stop. This prevents students from logging time during an inactive period of the course.
SUPPORT
INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT
For questions regarding the course content, exam information, and/or mentorship, an instructor is available for assistance. Please contact bfrschool@gmail.com to communicate with an instructor.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For technical assistance, please call Technical Support at 888.850.0751 or email them at
Technical Support is available to provide support during the following times:
Monday - Friday
7 AM - 9 PM CT
Saturday - Sunday
9 AM - 6 PM CT
Holidays are an exception to this schedule and times may vary.
When you call Technical Support, please be prepared to explain your problem in detail and have access to your computer. To effectively troubleshoot your issue, our technicians begin the call by asking you a series of questions regarding your operating environment. We will need to know what type of computer you are using, the operating system you are using, the version number of your software, etc. Your call may be documented or monitored to help us maintain quality of service standards.
COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
Ben Farmer School of Real Estate issues electronic certificates unless state regulations require otherwise.
Upon completion of all course requirements, a Completion Certificate will be unlocked and can be accessed in your student portal via the clickable image.
Example:
Technical Support will be closed for business the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve Day
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve Day
GREIVANCE POLICY
Students are expected to address any disagreements or conflict directly with the school. If the complaint cannot be resolved by management, then the student’s information will be forwarded to the leadership team for resolve. Please allow a minimum of 3 business days to receive communication from Ben Farmer School of Real Estate. Every attempt at a satisfactory resolution will be made.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Ben Farmer School of Real Estate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in the establishment of fees, entrance qualifications, or standards for successful completion of any course.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND HAZING
The administration of Ben Farmer School of Real Estate takes the issue of sexual harassment very seriously. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances or offensive comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual nature between and/or among students and staff. Sexual harassment or harassment because of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, or disability, will not be tolerated. This includes any kind of intimidation or discrimination. Investigation of such concerns will be undertaken promptly and handled confidentially. Behavior denigrating the integrity of another student (hazing) will not be tolerated. If a student or employee feels he or she has suffered a form of discrimination or harassment, then the individual should immediately contact a supervisor or school director. Students or staff involved may be subject to termination or dismissal.
ATTENDANCE
To receive credit for a course, you must complete 100% of the course. Under no circumstances will credit be given for courses in which 100% of the lessons were not completed and/or the final exam was not passed. We do not have a leave of absence policy or probationary period.
Additionally, if a course requires a final exam, then the student will be required to pass that final exam. Information on the final exam requirements may be found in the course instructions at the beginning of the course. Final exam requirements vary depending on the regulatory requirements by state.
Disclosures
Ben Farmer School of Real Estate makes no representations except as expressly set forth in this catalog, and under no circumstances does Ben Farmer School of Real Estate make any claim, promise, or guarantee for employment or state licensure.
Ben Farmer School of Real Estate reserves the right to change courses, start dates, tuition, and to cancel courses. Any changes will be made in accordance with State Board rules and regulations. The information contained in this policy is true and correct to the best of Ben Farmer School of Real Estate knowledge.
[1] Dependent upon student’s state’s requirements. Some states require that students who do not complete within the six-month timeframe restart the course from the beginning. Contact your school coordinator for details.
² In the event of an extension or re-enrollment, it is the responsibility of the student to verify with a school representative that the course approval is still active.