FOR ASPIRING REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Real Estate School Taught You the Law. Brokers Teach Compliance. ACE Teaches You the Business.
Passing Your license exam doesn’t guarantee a paycheck. Bridge the dangerous gap between "Licensed" & "Successful" with ACE Essentials™, the practical, agent-centric training your broker is not equipped to teach.
Join thousands of agents beating the 87% failure rate.
SMARTER AGENTS ACROSS TOP BROKERAGES TRUST ACE
IT’S NOT YOU. IT’S THE SYSTEM
WHY 87% OF AGENTS OF FAIL
There’s a glaring truth about the real estate industry that’s rarely acknowledged.
Most brokerages focus on their own goals, what we call being “broker-centric.” They’re built to serve the brokerage’s interests first, to prioritize the brokerage’s success. This broker-centric approach often leaves agents behind, falling short of nurturing individual agent success.
It’s not about your talent or drive. Even the most driven agents can struggle without a strong system of ongoing educational support, meaningful guidance, and real career development.
The Real Estate Training Gap: Why You Feel Lost
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Pre-Licensing (Theory)
You spent 90 hours memorizing vocabulary and property laws. You learned how to pass a test, not how to build a career. Result: You are legal, but not ready.
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Broker Training (Compliance)
Most brokerages focus on compliance (keeping them safe) and recruiting (filling seats). Result: You have a desk, but no deals… and no real training.
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ACE (Production)
We focus exclusively on the 'money-making activities' the others skipped: Lead Gen, Conversion, Psychology, and Systems. Result: You have a predictable business.
Introducing ACE Essentials™
Tired of just being licensed? Agent Career Education is here to transform aspiring real estate agents into successful, thriving professionals! We don't just teach the law or compliance; we equip you with the practical skills and strategies to dominate the market. Our ACE Essentials program bridges the gap between theory and real-world success, helping you beat the 87% agent failure rate.
With comprehensive training, proven strategies, and expert mentorship from industry veterans, you'll learn how to close millions. Join the ACE community, gain access to resources, and unlock your full potential in the real estate industry. Stop waiting, start learning and thriving today.
Watch: How to Beat the 87% Failure Rate with Stu Morse & ACE Essentials™
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
Wherever You're At in Your Real Estate Journey, ACE Has You Covered.
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The ACE Learning Lounge™
No rules, just REALTORS®, no charge. Monthly insights, bonus trainings, and drop-in mentorship calls. Join the conversation.
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Free ACE Mini-Course
A powerful, quick-start pdf based class to help you eliminate overwhelm and focus on what matters.
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The ACE Blog
Straight talk, real strategy, and industry insight—all without the sales fluff.
Led by Veteran Broker & Mentor Stu Morse—Backed by a Powerhouse Team
Stu Morse, Chief Education & Strategic Officer—View full bio | LinkedIn
Before he was the guy agents called from the car, Stu was the strategist Fortune 500 brands like Revlon and P&G called to launch and grow. That’s why ACE Essentials™ feels different—it’s marketing-grade thinking applied to everyday agent moves. You’ll learn from Stu in every lesson and live Q&A, getting the exact frameworks he used to win in the boardroom and in the field.
But here’s the ACE difference—Stu isn’t a lone celebrity gatekeeper.
You’ll also have direct-line access to the experts and founders who built this program with him.
Your ACE Mentorship Team
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Barry M. Nicholas
Chief Operations & Admissions Officer
Seasoned since ’88, Barry’s the five-state broker and tactical mastermind who’s done every job in the book—so new agents don’t have to learn the hard way. From asset management to running ACE’s operational engine, he turns big-picture vision into day-to-day wins. Agents tap his real-world hacks to keep transactions smooth and compliance tight.
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Ellen D. Barski
Chief Creative Learning Officer
Part word-ninja, part edu-engineer, Ellen distills three decades of writing and course-building into learning that sticks (and even makes contract law fun). If it involves turning complex rules into “aha!” moments, she’s got the magic marker. When agents leave her courses, they walk away with the confidence to crush closings from day one.
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Frederick M. Bruni
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
For 20+ years Fred has turned brands—and brokerages—into breakout stars, masterminding everything from branding and marketing strategy to high-impact campaigns for top Texas and Arizona firms. Now he pours that storytelling firepower into ACE, giving agents plug-and-play marketing that transforms fresh leads into closed deals.
The real estate industry offers incredible opportunities, but the reality is tough: 80% of new agents don’t make it past their first few years. Most brokerages won’t talk about why—because the truth isn’t in their best interest to share.
What’s really driving this agent failure rate? More importantly, how can you avoid becoming just another statistic?
In this article, we’re pulling back the curtain on the biggest challenges new agents face, exposing why traditional broker-centric models often leave agents struggling, and showing you a smarter, agent-first approach that can set you up for long-term success.