Frequently Asked Questions
GETTING A LICENSE
HELP WITH MY COURSES
- I'm interested in getting into real estate. Where do I start?
- What are the requirements for a Salesperson (Real Estate Agent) license?
- What are the requirements for a Broker license?
- What are the requirements for a Mortgage Loan Originator License?
HELP WITH MY COURSES
I'M INTERESTED IN GETTING INTO REAL ESTATE. WHERE DO I START?
If you want to represent the public in the buying and/or selling of residential and/or commercial property, you most likely want to start with your Salesperson (Real Estate Agent) license. After a few years, you can to upgrade to your Broker license and open your own real estate office. If you are interested in processing loans, you should look into getting your Mortgage Loan Originator license. Many Salespersons and Brokers have both. We only offer continuing education for Appraisers at the time.
If you want to represent the public in the buying and/or selling of residential and/or commercial property, you most likely want to start with your Salesperson (Real Estate Agent) license. After a few years, you can to upgrade to your Broker license and open your own real estate office. If you are interested in processing loans, you should look into getting your Mortgage Loan Originator license. Many Salespersons and Brokers have both. We only offer continuing education for Appraisers at the time.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS SALESPERSON (REAL ESTATE AGENT) LICENSE?
In order to become a Real Estate Salesperson in the state of California you are required to successfully complete three college-level courses (Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one elective course) and pass the Salesperson State Exam. If you completed Business Law, Economics, or Accounting in college, this might count towards your elective course.
See the Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements at the bottom of this page for more detailed information. DRE Sponsor ID: S0204
In order to become a Real Estate Salesperson in the state of California you are required to successfully complete three college-level courses (Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one elective course) and pass the Salesperson State Exam. If you completed Business Law, Economics, or Accounting in college, this might count towards your elective course.
See the Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements at the bottom of this page for more detailed information. DRE Sponsor ID: S0204
