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Become a California Real Estate Salesperson
In order to become a Real Estate Salesperson (agent) 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 then pass the Salesperson State Exam. See the Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements at the bottom of this page for more detailed information. DRE Sponsor ID: S0204
Course Packages & Pricing
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 OPERATIONS UPDATE: In accordance with California's Stay-at-Home order our administrative staff is working remotely to serve you! There will be a bit of a delay with shipping textbooks during this time so we encourage our students to enroll with digital/online textbooks.
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3-Course Package
Includes all three required courses! Real Estate Principles Real Estate Practice Your Choice of Elective Salesperson Crash Course Practice Questions Terms & Definitions $349 |
2-Course Package
Perfect for those who completed an elective in college! (The DRE generally accepts Business Law, Economics, Accounting to wave elective requirement.) Real Estate Principles Real Estate Practice (NO ELECTIVE) Salesperson Crash Course Practice Questions Terms & Definitions $329 |
Principles Package
Refreshing for the state exam? This package is for you! Real Estate Principles ONLY Salesperson Crash Course Practice Questions Terms & Definitions $299 |
Individual Courses
All pre-license courses are available for individual purchase with the option to choose between
Physical Textbooks w/ access to Live Tutorials; OR Interactive Digital Textbooks
All pre-license courses are available for individual purchase with the option to choose between
Physical Textbooks w/ access to Live Tutorials; OR Interactive Digital Textbooks
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 OPERATIONS UPDATE: In accordance with California's Stay-at-Home order our administrative staff is working remotely to serve you! There will be a bit of a delay with shipping textbooks during this time so we encourage our students to enroll with digital/online textbooks.
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Required Courses:
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$85 per course
$65 for each additional course (When purchased at the same time) Click to enroll with: |
Physical textbooks can be purchased separately for $35 each.
Live Tutorials
Students who select Physical Textbooks get access to the Live Tutorials for Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and Real Estate Finance. Live Tutorials are designed to help guide you through the correspondence courses with an instructor. Each course consists of five lessons; each lesson covers three chapters. Instructors will guide you through the course highlighting relevant information and help guide students through the correspondence course process. Tutorials are optional but recommended. You must read the textbooks at home and complete the quizzes and final exams are completed via your online account.
Live Tutorial Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-9:00PM
STREAMED LIVE VIA GoToWebinar
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-9:00PM
STREAMED LIVE VIA GoToWebinar
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 OPERATIONS UPDATE
In accordance with California's Stay-at-Home order all classes will be held over webinar. No students will be allowed in class!
In accordance with California's Stay-at-Home order all classes will be held over webinar. No students will be allowed in class!
Real Estate Salesperson License Requirements
In order to get a Salesperson license, you must be 18 years or older, pass a government background check, and pass the DRE-administered Salesperson State Exam. In order to qualify for this exam, you must complete three courses:
Exceptions:
Once you complete the three required pre-license courses, apply for the Salesperson State Exam (we recommend the Combined Salesperson Examination and License Application found below). It can take up to six weeks for the DRE to process your application.
HELPFUL LINKS:
- Real Estate Principles
- Real Estate Practice
- One Elective Course
Exceptions:
- If you completed Business Law, Economics, or Accounting at an approved 2 or 4-year college, then you have already completed the elective requirement. If you have completed one of said courses, please order a sealed, official transcript from your college or university and send it off to the DRE when you are ready to apply for the State Exam.
- Members of the California State Bar are exempt from the college-level course requirements. Evidence of admission to practice law in California, such as a photocopy of both sides of a California State Bar membership card, must be furnished.
Once you complete the three required pre-license courses, apply for the Salesperson State Exam (we recommend the Combined Salesperson Examination and License Application found below). It can take up to six weeks for the DRE to process your application.
HELPFUL LINKS:
- Requirements to Apply for a Real Estate Salesperson License
- How to Apply for the Salesperson Exam
- Salesperson Examination Application (RE 400A)
- Combined Salesperson Exam / License Application Forms (RE 216B, RE 435, RE 435A, RE 237)
