Indiana Real Estate Institute and Ivy Tech Announce New Partnership to Expand Real Estate Education Opportunities in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, March 16, 2026 – Indiana Real Estate Institute (IREI) and Ivy Tech Community College have formed a new partnership focused on increasing awareness of real estate education opportunities and career pathways across Indiana.
Approximately 20,000 real estate brokers (agents), managing brokers and broker companies are licensed in Indiana. Between 2,500 and 3,000 new agents and brokers are needed each year due to retirements and turnover. IREI and Ivy Tech said they saw the need for a more coordinated effort to expand awareness of real estate education and make it easier for Hoosiers to explore flexible, career-focused learning opportunities.
IREI provides real estate education for aspiring agents, newly licensed brokers, and experienced professionals throughout Indiana. Its offerings include state-approved pre-licensing, post-licensing, continuing education, managing broker training, and workshops designed to support students at every stage of their careers. Founded in 1990, IREI has built a statewide reputation as a long-established Indiana real estate school.
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s public community college system, providing affordable education statewide. Founded in 1963, Ivy Tech serves more than 200,000 students at more than 40 locations across the state and offers associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs.
For more information, reach out to IREI. Follow both organizations on social media for updates, resources, and upcoming announcements.
Brian is a highly acclaimed speaker, broker, instructor, appraiser, and construction expert with over 25 years of experience. Brian received his bachelor’s degree in finance & real estate from Indiana University and is currently attending IU McKinney Law. GO Hoosiers! After his disappointing attempt at being the next ultimate Jedi Master in the latest Star Wars movie, he found his force talents were much better served as a real estate instructor and speaker.
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When he isn’t yacking his head off in front of an audience or helping his talented agents achieve real estate glory, he TRIES to keep his wife happy and occasionally makes his kids laugh.
