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New Instructor Qualification Process

Join RENI’s team of exceptional instructors for the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) and other courses. Many nationwide and local opportunities exist.

Instructors must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  1. Passion for teaching and for helping others learn

  2. Current teaching experience using adult interactive learning techniques

  3. Successful completion of CNE course as student

  4. College degree (4-year or higher) PLUS 2 years of practical real estate experience

    • OR a minimum 5 years of practical real estate and teaching experience

  5. Attendance at one day RENI Instructor Workshop once each year

Instructor Approval and Qualification Process:


  • Submit resume

  • Phone or personal interview

  • Candidate notified of acceptance by RENI

  • An accepted instructor must:

    • sign a Non-Exclusive Licensing Agreement

    • attend course as a student/auditor

    • purchase the CNE Instructor Packet ($100)

    • review course material with RENI principle prior to first teaching assignment

    • attend one REEA IDW (or equivalent) within 12 months of acceptance

Instructor Expectations:

  • Master and adhere to CNE course content

  • Teach with passion and be available for student assistance

  • Promote professionalism and high standards

  • Teach a minimum of three CNE classes annually

  • Provide feedback on CNE course improvements from self and students

Certified Negotiation Expert
One of the top designation courses in real estate taught nationally by the Real Estate Negotiation Institute. This 2-day course offers professional negotiation and business building training.

Certified Negotiation Expert

Certified Short Sale Negotiator
This new popular 1-day course focuses on the short sale process and the different negotiations necessary to successfully close a short sale in the volatile housing market of today.

Certified Short Sale Negotiator

Master Certified Negotiation Expert
The newest designation will bring your negotiation skills to the highest professional level in real estate with over 5 days of thorough training in all aspects of negotiation.

Master Certified Negotiation Expert