"The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
- Mark Twain
BECOME A CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON
In order to become a Real Estate Salesperson in the state of California you are required to successfully complete three Department of Real Estate (DRE) approved college-level pre-licence courses (Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one elective course) and 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
SALESPERSON LICENSE PACKAGES
The following packages include one, two or all three of the required courses, PLUS our industry-leading Salesperson State Exam Crash Course & Practice Questions. Whether you are just starting out in the field, or already have a few courses already under your belt, our packages are tailored for you!
With the option to choose between:
With the option to choose between:
- Home Study Courses with physical textbooks, access to live tutorials for Principles, Practice, and Legal Aspects
- Online Courses with digital textbooks
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3-COURSE HOME STUDY
$449
Real Estate Principles Real Estate Practice 1 Elective Course Live Tutorials Physical Textbooks State Exam Crash Course State Exam Practice Questions Terms & Definitions One-year Enrollment |
2-COURSE HOME STUDY
$399
Real Estate Principles Real Estate Practice - Live Tutorials Physical Textbooks State Exam Crash Course State Exam Practice Questions Terms & Definitions One-year Enrollment |
PRINCIPLES HOME STUDY
$359
Real Estate Principles - - Live Tutorials Physical Textbook State Exam Crash Course State Exam Practice Questions Terms & Definitions One-year Enrollment |
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3-COURSE ONLINE
$349
Real Estate Principles Real Estate Practice 1 Elective Course - Digital Textbooks State Exam Crash Course State Exam Practice Questions Terms & Definitions One-year Enrollment |
2-COURSE ONLINE
$329
Real Estate Principles Real Estate Practice - - Digital Textbooks State Exam Crash Course State Exam Practice Questions Terms & Definitions One-year Enrollment |
PRINCIPLES ONLINE
$299
Real Estate Principles - - - Digital Textbook State Exam Crash Course State Exam Practice Questions Terms & Definitions One-year Enrollment |
INDIVIDUAL COURSES
All pre-license courses are available for individual purchase. Choose between:
LIVE TUTORIALS
Students who purchase physical textbooks for Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and/or Legal Aspects of Real Estate get access to our live tutorials for these courses. The live tutorials are designed to help guide you through the correspondence courses with an instructor. Each correspondence course consists of five live tutorial lessons and each lesson covers three chapters. Instructors will guide you through the course highlighting relevant information and help guide students through the correspondence course process. Quizzes and final exams are completed via your online account.
LIVE TUTORIAL SCHEDULE
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-9:00PM
2121 S. Towne Centre Place, Suite 100, Anaheim, CA 92806
or streamed live online via GoToWebinar
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-9:00PM
2121 S. Towne Centre Place, Suite 100, Anaheim, CA 92806
or streamed live online via GoToWebinar
You may also watch the live stream at EXIT DIAMOND REALITY in Lancaster.
NOTE: The Lancaster location will be watching an in-class LIVESTREAM via an online webinar of the Anaheim classroom. There will not be an in-person instructor for this tutorial. EXIT DIAMOND REALTY - 44231 10th Street W, Lancaster, CA 93534
REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Real Estate Salespersons (aka real estate agents) are licensed by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) to, while working under a broker, represent the public in the purchase, sale, or lease of real property for compensation.
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.
Official DRE links:
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:
- 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.
- 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.
Official DRE links:
