Real Estate License · Head-to-head
Colibri Real Estate (ex-Real Estate Express) vs The CE Shop
Colibri Real Estate (ex-Real Estate Express)
Editorial score · Higher overall
VS
The CE Shop
Editorial score
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Colibri Real Estate (ex-Real Estate Express) | The CE Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum (25%) | 8.9/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Credibility (25%) | 9.5/10 ✓ | 8.9/10 |
| Value (20%) | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Flexibility (15%) | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Support (15%) | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Overall | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 |
Key facts side by side
| Colibri Real Estate (ex-Real Estate Express) | The CE Shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Colibri Real Estate Pre-Licensing | The CE Shop Real Estate Pre-Licensing & CE |
| Payment plans | — | Payment plans available (managed from your account). |
| Duration | State-required pre-licensing hours. | — |
| Format | Self-paced | Self-paced |
| Accreditation | State-approved courses; the school says it is approved by the real estate regulatory agencies in the states where it operates. | State-approved CE courses; national NMLS-approved course listed for mortgage professionals. |
| Certificate | Certificate of completion to apply for your license. | Certificate of Completion emailed on completion and downloadable from your account. |
| Refund policy | Guarantee: "Guaranteed success, or your money back" (not available in Florida, Michigan, New Jersey and Tennessee due to state law). | — |
Highlighted cells mark the better value for that row (higher score, lower starting price). “—” means not published or not yet checked. Data checked from October 5, 2026.
Our verdict
Choose Colibri Real Estate (ex-Real Estate Express) if…
Aspiring agents who want a large, established online school with optional livestream classes in many states.
It scores higher on credibility.
Choose The CE Shop if…
Real estate and mortgage professionals who want pre-licensing, post-licensing and CE from one online platform.