Become a Certified Negotiation Expert and Complete Your CE

Sharpen your negotiation skills and stand out in today’s competitive market, while fulfilling your Nevada continuing education requirements.

Built on decades of negotiation and real estate experience, this program helps agents:

  • Close deals faster and more efficiently
  • Confidently secure the best price for their clients
  • Win client trust to drive more referrals and repeat business
  • Complete CE hours while investing in their long-term success
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What You Will Learn

With this 36-hour dual offering, you will learn:

Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Certification

12 hours of CE credit

This nationally recognized certification program equips you with practical, real-world skills you can use throughout every phase of a real estate transaction—from client acquisition and listing presentations to closing the deal. You will learn: 

  • Techniques for handling various negotiation styles 
  • The secret weapon of building trust with clients 
  • Lead generation and conversion techniques that set you apart 
  • How to create a compelling, superior value proposition 
  • The art of influencing through logic and emotion  

Upon completion of this course, you’ll earn your Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) certification. 

Continuing Education

24 hours | Salesperson & Broker Options

In addition to CNE coursework, this package includes CE training that meets Nevada’s state renewal requirements. You’ll complete courses that cover:

  • Ethics and professional standards in real estate
  • Legal updates and agency responsibilities
  • Risk reduction strategies
  • General business or broker management topics (depending on license type)

This combination ensures you stay compliant while gaining real-world knowledge to serve your clients better.

FOR YOUR CLIENTS, YOUR FAMILY, YOURSELF

Earn Your Real Estate CNE Certification

Included in your course

  • Quality and substantive content taught by expert real estate instructors.
  • A marketing kit including your certification badge, an email signature with a badge, and tips on how to share with prospective clients and colleagues.
  • Stories, examples, and case studies.
  • Templates and forms to apply to your process.
  • Downloadable guidebooks.
  • Course completion certificate.

CNE: Certified Negotiation Expert

Livestream 12 hours of CE credit

$300.00

Transform into a highly successful real estate negotiator with the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) course from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute (RENI). Our mission is to empower you with the expertise needed to excel in all aspects of real estate negotiations. Through a unique, structured, and disciplined planning methodology, you'll gain practical skills applicable to every phase of the real estate transaction. Upon completion, you'll earn the prestigious CNE Certification and receive a logo with a marketing pack to showcase your expertise to prospective clients and colleagues.

The course consists of four 3hr classes taught on livestreaming zoom.

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Details

Why this course is for you:
Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent or just starting your career, the CNE course is designed to elevate your negotiation skills to the next level. Master proven tactics that you can apply throughout the entire real estate transaction lifecycle, from client acquisition to listing, offer, purchase contract, and closing.

Do any of these challenges sound familiar?

  • Difficulty generating and converting leads
  • Struggling to manage client expectations effectively
  • Seeking better negotiation outcomes for your clients
  • Striving for smoother, more successful closings
  • Wanting to earn more client testimonials and referrals
  • Aiming to build greater client confidence

In today’s competitive market, you need:

  • A distinct, superior competitive advantage
  • Increased self-confidence in your abilities
  • Strategies for substantial business growth
  • Proven, reliable approaches and system

In this course, you’ll learn:

  • Techniques for handling various negotiation styles
  • The secret weapon of building trust with clients
  • Proven persuasion approaches for greater success
  • Numerous lead generation and conversion strategies
  • Methods to persuade potential home buyers/sellers to choose you over other agents
  • The art of influencing through logic and emotions
  • How to create a compelling, superior value proposition

Invest in your success and join the ranks of Certified Negotiation Experts. Enroll in the CNE course today and unlock your full potential as a real estate negotiator.

Course for 12 hours of CE credit

CNE Certification + CE Salesperson Package

Livestream or In-Person, and Online

$385.00 $327.25

New Year Savings — 25% Off!

Package is designed for the licensee renewing AFTER the first renewal.  The package is designed to be all inclusive and include all required LIVE / Online topics required to renew a Nevada license. Once enrolled, the student can use the active calendar to select the dates of course work and the preferred delivery method (LIVE stream or In person)

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Details

This package is designed for Nevada Salespersons renewing their license while also achieving the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Certification. All 36 hours count toward CE credit.

The CNE course is available exclusively via live-stream Zoom. For the remaining 24 hours, students must complete 6 hours of LIVE education, offered in both live-stream video and in-person, making it easy to fit your schedule. With multiple course options throughout the week, staying compliant has never been more convenient! The remaining 18 hours will be completed via self-study.

Please note that classes for Brokers, Property Management Permit and Business Broker Permit are not included.

Package includes:

  • 12 hours CNE Certification (live on Zoom only)
  • 3 hours Agency (live)
  • 3 hours Law & Legislation (live)
  • 6 hours Contracts (self-study)
  • 3 hours Ethics (self-study)
  • 3 hours Risk Reduction (self-study)
  • 6 hours of General (self-study/online)

CNE Certification + CE Broker Package

Livestream or In-Person, and Online

$400.00 $340.00

New Year Savings — 25% Off!

Package is designed for the licensee renewing AFTER the first renewal.  The package is designed to be all inclusive and include all required LIVE / Online topics required to renew a Nevada license. Once enrolled, the student can use the active calendar to select the dates of course work and the preferred delivery method (LIVE stream or In person) Video explanation of the course offering

Enroll Now

Details

This package is designed for Nevada Broker/Broker-salespersons renewing their license while also achieving the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Certification. All 36 hours count toward CE credit.

The CNE course is available exclusively via live-stream Zoom. For the remaining 24 hours, students must complete 6 hours of LIVE education, offered in both live-stream video and in-person, making it easy to fit your schedule. With multiple course options throughout the week, staying compliant has never been more convenient! The remaining 18 hours will be completed via self-study.

Please note that classes for Property Management Permit and Business Broker Permit are not included.

Package includes:

  • 12 hours CNE Certification (live on Zoom only)
  • 3 hours Agency (live)
  • 3 hours Law & Legislation (live)
  • 6 hours Contracts (self-study)
  • 3 hours Ethics (self-study)
  • 3 hours Risk Reduction (self-study)
  • 6 hours of Broker Mgt. (self-study/online)

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Our 70,000 graduates speak for themselves

Five stars

“I always send my prospective and existing sales people to Key Realty School. I know they will receive the finest real estate education. Not only pre-licensing, but post licensing and continuing education as well. No doubt about it, Key Realty School is the best school in Nevada.”

Bette Leal – Broker/Owner, Century 21
Five stars

“All of our agents take their pre licensing with Key, their post with Key and their CE with Key. That’s probably why our agents perform so well.”

Jodi Luallin – Director of Agent Development, Exit Realty Unlimited
Five stars

“Educational. Professional. Dynamic. Three words that describe our first hand experiences with Key Real Estate School in referring them individuals new to real estate or seasoned professional requiring instruction. The education is fantastic and the support staff is comprised of professional and dynamic individuals who review the needs of each student to pair them with the perfect program based on their career goals.”

Robert Hamrick – CEO, Coldwell Banker Premier Realty
Five stars

“I chose Key Realty School for both my Real Estate and Home Inspector licenses and continue to use them for my continuing education. The staff and instructors are the best in the business and the curriculum is always relevant and cutting edge. I highly recommend Key Realty School for every aspect of real estate related education.”

Scott Sauer – CRMI, CMR, WRT, AMRT
Five stars

“There is a Reason Advanced Real Estate Teams agents are advanced. They take their education from Key.”

Joe Levine – Broker, Advanced Real Estate
Five stars

“I was a broker in Florida before becoming licensed in Nevada, and I have used Key Realty School for all of my education needs. I did classroom for pre licensing requirements, and I took the post licensing online for my 1st renewal and everything was very smooth. I would highly recommend Key Realty School for both classroom and online services.”

Bret Holle – Broker, Easy Street Realty

CONFIDENTLY COMPARE YOUR CHOICES

The choice in CNE is clear

CNE is the #1 real estate negotiation training in North America with the longest history of creating expert real estate negotiators.

FeaturesCNE LivestreamRENECREN
Length of course12 hours12 hours1 hour
Student Manual150 pages100 pages5 pages
Award-winning content
Additional Marketing Materials
Additional cost
Certification logo & certificate
After
application fee
Application / Renewal feesNo additional fees$150
application fee
+ course cost		No additional fees

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. A Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) is a real estate professional with specialized training in negotiation techniques and strategies. This certification is awarded to agents who have completed an intensive course designed to enhance their negotiation skills, enabling them to represent their clients in real estate transactions better.

    Key Benefits of Working with a CNE Agent:

    – Enhanced Negotiation Skills: CNE agents are trained in advanced negotiation tactics, giving them an edge in securing favorable terms and conditions for their clients.
    – Better Outcomes: With a focus on win-win outcomes, CNE agents strive to create agreements that satisfy both buyers and sellers, reducing conflicts and ensuring smoother transactions.
    – Market Knowledge: Certified agents often have a deep understanding of market trends and property values, which they leverage to negotiate the best possible deals.
    – Confidence and Competence: Clients can feel more confident knowing their agent has specialized training and a commitment to excellence in negotiation.

    Home buyers and sellers who choose a CNE Agent as their real estate agent get a significant advantage in the competitive real estate market, ensuring that their interests are effectively represented and protected throughout the transaction process.

  2. We are currently in the process of launching an online self-paced version of the CNE class. If you'd like to be notified of when the class is available, please fill out the form here.

  3. You can become a Certified Negotiation Expert by completing the Real Estate Negotiation Institute 2-Day Livestream training course. After completion, you will receive the CNE certification and a certificate of completion.

  4. We would like you to fully engage in the class and commit to its full length so that you can get the best results. This means keeping your camera on, participating in the conversation and questions, and refraining from leaving and returning, multitasking, or driving. This commitment ensures that you fully experience the value of our certification and the expected outcomes of your achievement while maintaining the integrity and recognition of the RENI certifications. The moderator will require Livestream Students to:

    - Be on camera and on-screen for 90% of class. Frequent breaks are provided
    - Participate in 80% of polls
    - Participate in the Final Exam