Frequently Asked Questions

For detailed information about the certified probate real estate specialist course, contact our enrollment advisers at 562-421-3539.

The CPRES certification program covers probate law, working with courts and attorneys, marketing to probate leads, creative financing like subto real estate, and building a sustainable probate real estate specialist practice. Our advisers can explain curriculum details, pricing, and how the training applies to your specific market.

No. Since we conduct our CPRES certification course nationwide, meeting CE requirements in every state is logistically unfeasible. Each state has different criteria, making approval in all 50 states impractical.

The certified probate real estate specialist training provides specialized knowledge that builds your business rather than simply maintaining license compliance. Many professionals complete required CE credits separately, then invest in CPRES certification for the practical expertise it delivers.

You can enroll two ways:

• Online: Visit MTIWebinars.com/sales-2-0 to register immediately
• Phone: Call 562-421-3539 to speak with an enrollment adviser

Once enrolled in the certified probate real estate specialist program, you'll receive immediate access to all course materials and can begin learning at your own pace.

Yes, we offer a two-payment plan for the CPRES certification course. For pricing details and payment options, contact us at 562-421-3539. Both the full payment and two-payment plan provide the same complete access to the certified probate real estate specialist training.

The CPRES certification exam is online and consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. You need a 75% score to pass (at least 19 correct answers). The exam is self-paced and accessible through your course dashboard. Retakes are available if needed.

After passing, you'll receive your certified probate real estate specialist designation immediately.

The CPRES certification course takes approximately 5 hours to complete. It includes 11 sections plus bonus content, covering all aspects of becoming a certified probate real estate specialist.

The course is self-paced—some students complete it in one day, others spread it over several weeks. Once you finish the content and pass the exam, you can immediately begin marketing yourself as a probate real estate specialist.

Yes. In addition to the self-paced online CPRES certification course, we offer live Zoom workshops throughout the United States. These workshops provide interactive learning, networking with other probate real estate specialists, and hands-on practice with instructors.

Check the MTI Training & Workshop calendar on our website for events near you, or call 562-421-3539 for information about upcoming workshops in your region.

No. CPRES certification is a one-time investment with no renewal fees. Once you obtain your certified probate real estate specialist designation, you can use it for as long as you practice real estate.

The optional CPRES Support membership provides ongoing training and resources, but your certification itself never expires and requires no annual renewal.

No. CPRES certification is individual, so each person needs their own account and must complete the training independently. Each certified probate real estate specialist must pass the exam to receive the designation.

When both partners complete the 5-hour course, your team gains double the expertise in probate real estate. For information about enrolling multiple team members, contact 562-421-3539.

MTI Education provides the CPRES certification training that teaches you how to work with probate clients—covering probate law, estate administration, creative financing like subto real estate, and marketing strategies.

Probate Data provides access to probate records in AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, TX, and WA—giving you actual leads for families going through probate.

MTI Education gives you the expertise to serve probate clients effectively. Probate Data gives you the leads to find those clients. Many probate real estate specialists use both services together.

CPRES Support is an optional subscription for certified probate real estate specialists who want ongoing training and community support. Membership includes:

• Ongoing access to new training videos
• Private CPRES Facebook Community
• Live group coaching (select Tuesdays)
• Weekly coaching calls (Wednesdays 1 PM PST/4 PM EST)
• Archived recordings of all trainings and calls
• Unlimited email support
• Personalized profile in USProbateServices.org directory ($37 value included)

This membership is optional—your CPRES certification remains valid whether or not you subscribe. For pricing information, contact 562-421-3539.

USProbateServices.org (USPS) is a nationwide directory that helps families find service providers during the probate process, including certified probate real estate specialists.

A personalized profile in USProbateServices.org ($37 value) is included with CPRES Support membership. This provides additional visibility as families actively searching for probate help can find you through the directory.

Contact us at least 3 business days before your next billing date by calling 562-421-3539 or emailing support@mtieducation.com.

Canceling CPRES Support does not affect your CPRES certification. You'll retain your certified probate real estate specialist designation permanently - there are no renewal fees for the certification itself.

CPRES Certification (Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist) is a professional designation for real estate professionals who have completed specialized training in probate real estate through MTI Education.

The CPRES certification program covers probate law, estate administration, creative financing strategies like subto real estate, marketing to probate leads, and building a probate practice. The training takes approximately 5 hours, is entirely self-paced, and concludes with a 25-question exam.

As a certified probate real estate specialist, you gain the expertise to serve families settling estates, work effectively with attorneys and personal representatives, and differentiate yourself from general real estate agents. This is a one-time investment with no renewal fees—once certified, you can use the designation throughout your real estate career.

To learn more or enroll in the certified probate real estate specialist program, call 562-421-3539.

An estate sale is a comprehensive sale of a deceased person's personal belongings and household contents, typically conducted by professional estate sale companies to liquidate an entire household. These sales usually occur over a weekend, with items priced and sold to the public.

As a probate real estate specialist, understanding estate sales is important because they often need to be coordinated with real estate listings. Properties typically show better when empty, and families settling estates frequently need both services.

Estate sales differ from garage sales—they're professionally managed, properly priced based on research, and designed to completely empty a home. Professional estate sale companies handle everything from cataloging and pricing to marketing and conducting the sale.

Many certified probate real estate specialists develop referral relationships with estate sale companies, providing complete service to families during estate settlement.

A probate sale is the sale of real estate as part of settling a deceased person's estate through the probate court process. These transactions differ from standard real estate sales due to court involvement, multiple decision-makers, and specific legal requirements.

Key characteristics of probate sales include:

• Court involvement (depending on state law and estate circumstances)
• Personal representative or executor managing the sale
• Extended timelines due to probate processes
• Multiple heirs who may need to approve decisions
• Properties often sold as-is
• Additional documentation and disclosures required

As a certified probate real estate specialist, you understand state-specific probate laws, work effectively with personal representatives and estate attorneys, navigate family dynamics, and know creative solutions like subto real estate when traditional financing doesn't work.

The CPRES certification program provides comprehensive training on probate sales, legal requirements, and how to serve families during estate settlement. Learn more at 562-421-3539.

Subto real estate (short for "subject-to") is a creative financing strategy where a buyer purchases property while the existing mortgage remains in the seller's name. The buyer takes ownership and makes mortgage payments without formally assuming the loan or getting new financing.

In a subto transaction:

• The deed transfers to the buyer
• The existing mortgage stays in the seller's name
• The buyer makes the monthly mortgage payments
• No bank approval or credit checks required
• Due-on-sale clause is triggered but rarely enforced

As a probate real estate specialist, understanding subto real estate provides solutions when traditional financing doesn't work—such as when heirs don't want property, estates need quick cash, properties need extensive repairs, or non-heir investors are purchasing from estates.

While the Garn-St. Germain Act protects heirs' ability to assume mortgages, subto becomes valuable when heirs want quick sales, properties won't qualify for traditional financing, or investors are purchasing from estates without heir protections.

Subto advantages include fast closings, no financing requirements, and solutions for properties in any condition. Important considerations include due-on-sale clause risks, proper legal documentation, and ensuring all parties understand the arrangement.

For a comprehensive guide covering when to use subto, legal considerations, heir protections, and real-world probate scenarios, see our complete Subto Real Estate Guide.

The CPRES certification program covers subto real estate alongside other creative financing strategies, probate law, and everything you need to build a successful probate real estate specialist practice. Call 562-421-3539 to learn more.