Exam Prep FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about my courses

Please reach me at debbietheteacher@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is an on-demand (self-paced) course?

An on-demand course is similar to watching a pre-recorded television program. You watch as much of it as you want when you want. You can spend all day watching the video lessons and working on the practice tests (not a good idea), or watch a few lessons at a time (better.)

You enroll and pay for the the course by following a few simple steps in a process similar to ordering a product online. Once you have enrolled and paid, you log in with your user id and password and start the course.

The courses allow you to skip around so you don't have to take the lessons in order or to complete them. It's up to you.

You have an initial 90-day period to use the course. You can ask for an additional 30 days by emailing me.

What topics are covered in these courses?

Each course has video lessons. Most of the videos are 15 minutes long. Some are longer. You take the course at your pace and can do all of the course or just parts of it.

If you want to see the specific topics I cover, go here:

National exam prep course

State exam prep course

Math prep course

Are there practice questions?

Every unit has hundreds of practice questions. Within each video lesson, I go over the typical exam questions on the topic and show you how to answer them. Then there are practice questions you do on your own, and I provide you with the reason for the right answer and discuss the wrong answers.

I also provide practice quizzes, test-taking tips, and other bonus materials at the end of each course.

How close to the state exam questions are your questions?

NC instructors do not have access to state exam questions. HOWEVER, my students tell me my questions are EXACTLY like the ones they are seeing on the exam. I am the contributing author of the leading practices and principles textbook and write test questions professionally.

Why should I take your programs?

First, I have priced the course to be affordable. Other similar review programs will cost you $100 more than mine.*

Second, I have been a real estate teacher for more than 35 years. Many of the review products out there are not created by real estate teachers.

I also was an English teacher. Many students who are unsuccessful multiple times on the state exam have vocabulary and comprehension problems because the questions are long and the answers are longer. The language of test is very dense, much more than the questions on the national exam. I give a lot of guidance about how to read the questions.

I know what I am talking about when I teach. I even teach other real estate teachers. I have four college degrees in education, including a doctorate. I understand how tests are constructed.

I wrote this course. I teach it. I run the software behind it. This is personal for me.

You won't have to wait to get answers to your questions. Just email me.

*For example, Kaplan's NC Exam Prep Course for $169

Is your course current?

Yes. I update my materials as soon as I know that new content is being tested.

Will I pass the exam if I take your courses? Do you give a refund if I don't?

See what other students who have failed the test say about my program here. I don't give refunds, but I can feel confident you will learn some important concepts and tips from the course that you didn't learn in other courses.

Debbie, do you tutor?

I don't provide tutoring one-on-one, but I am happy to answer your questions by email. I can also call you if you need more guidance.

Why am I failing the test?

There are any number of reasons. First, the test service does not give you feedback, so you don't know what the problem is.

It's possible that you are not reading the question correctly. You may be missing critical clues in the question.
It's possible you are choosing a correct answer but there is an answer that is even MORE correct.
It's possible that you do not understand the vocabulary being used in the question or that you really don't have the knowledge of that particular topic...yet.

It's likely that if you are just missing passing by 2 or 3 questions, it's reason #1 or #2. If you are missing by A LOT of questions, it's also reason #3.

Don't give up. A good real estate broker has to be persistent to be successful, too!

You may be interested in this short video explaining why students fail the exam here.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking courses this way?

On-demand courses are very popular with students and teachers alike. However , no method is perfect: on-demand courses have advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages

Convenience
- You don't have to travel to an on-demand course.
- You can take the course in your pajamas on your laptop, phone, or tablet.
- You can take the course in small doses if you don't have a lot during the day. You can take it in the middle of the night, if you want.
- You don't have to be annoyed by the teacher or your fellow students.
Comparable price
- Particularly when you factor in travel time and costs online courses are a good value.
Comparable time
- Since you can just study those lessons that are most challenging for you, you don't have to waste time dealing with other topics that are easy for you.
- You can listen/watch/repeat test questions and video lessons as much as you want.

Disadvantages

Loss of interaction
- You miss the opportunity of engaging with your instructor and asking questions.
- You miss the social opportunities of networking with colleagues
- (However, you can always email me and ask me questions.)
Generic material
- While some online courses have NC-specific information, most do not.
Technology
- If you technology is slow or outdated or you are slow or outdated, online courses can be very frustrating to finish.

How do I get started?

I'm so glad you asked! Choose the course you are interested in starting and click on the links below.

National exam prep course

State exam prep course

Math prep course

Two student reviewS:

From Randy Franklin, Charlotte, NC:

This morning I passed the NC state portion of the real estate exam! I passed the National portion a few weeks ago but had to make a second go of the NC portion. I’m thankful I received your postcard in the mail, because I feel like there is not enough emphasis in the NC portion with the regular pre-licensing classes. I am certain your instructional videos and information pushed me over the finish line! I turn 61 years old next week. This proves that you CAN teach old dogs new tricks!

From Sarah Atkins"

I just passed my National and my State exam on the first try in North Carolina! I have heard many times from many different sources how difficult this exam was, so needless to say I was really nervous going in. I honestly had mentally prepared myself to fail at least 1 portion of the exam on my first try, just to et it out of the way and get a taste for what it is like.

However, during the State portion I can honestly say that heard Debbie's voice in my head many, many times while reading the questions and reasoning my way through the correct answers. Your course was undoubtedly instrumental in helping me pass the state portion of the NC exam on the first try. I used two other popular exam prep resources but Debbie's course for the state portion of the exam is most definitely what helped me pass! Thank you, Debbie! You are a wonderful teacher and I am so glad I enrolled in your test prep course!

See more reviews here.

Experience. Knowledge. Preparation. Exam Prep & Continuing Education

NEED SOME HELP WITH THE NC REAL ESTATE LICENSING EXAM?

Three Different Exam Prep Courses

Math Prep

State Exam Prep

National Exam Prep

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about my courses

Two student reviewS:

From Randy Franklin, Charlotte, NC:

Contact ME

Still have questions? Email me.

DebbieTheTeacher

Experience. Knowledge. Preparation. Exam Prep & Continuing Education

NEED SOME HELP WITH THE NC REAL ESTATE LICENSING EXAM?

Three Different Exam Prep Courses

Math Prep

State Exam Prep

National Exam Prep

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about my courses

Two student reviewS:

From Randy Franklin, Charlotte, NC:

Contact ME

Still have questions? Email me.

DebbieTheTeacher

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