CA Real Estate Courses

The Certified Commercial Real Estate Specialist course is designed for agents ready to expand into the commercial sector, this course covers the core concepts, tools, and strategies needed to succeed in commercial property transactions. Whether you're new to commercial real estate or looking to sharpen your expertise, this program provides practical training to help you stand out in a competitive market.

The Real Estate Finance course offers an in-depth exploration of the financial systems and tools essential to real estate transactions in California. It covers key topics such as mortgage lending and licensing, the SAFE Act, the role of mortgage brokers and bankers, credit analysis, loan disclosures, and various loan programs including FHA, VA, and USDA. The course also delves into federal regulations, predatory lending, ethics, and appraisal practices. Students will gain a thorough understanding of financing mechanisms, loan documentation, the closing process, and the roles of lenders and title companies—providing the practical knowledge needed to navigate real-world real estate finance.

The Real Estate Practice course is a comprehensive guide designed to prepare aspiring real estate professionals for successful careers in California’s real estate industry. Covering essential topics such as licensing requirements, establishing a real estate business, fair housing laws, agency relationships, contracts, and property management, this course emphasizes legal compliance, ethical conduct, and effective business practices. It also explores key areas including implicit bias, appraisal, escrow, financing, and working with clients from listing through closing. With a focus on real-world application and DRE-approved curriculum standards, this course provides the foundational knowledge and practical tools necessary for both passing the state exam and thriving in the industry.

The Real Estate Principles course provides an in-depth foundation for anyone entering the California real estate industry. It introduces students to the key concepts of real and personal property, land ownership, types of estates, legal descriptions, and property transfer methods. The course covers the structures of ownership (including joint tenancy and community property), agency relationships, contracts, leases, escrow, financing, appraisal, and ethical practices. With a strong emphasis on legal compliance and the historical context of California real estate law, the course equips students with the essential knowledge to understand how real estate works from both a practical and legal standpoint.

The Certified Real Estate Specialist course is a self-paced, online training led by top Keller Williams agent Richard Schulman. In just over six hours, it covers key topics like lead generation, client workflows, working with buyers and sellers, and investing. The course includes a 250+ page workbook with scripts and templates to apply what you learn.Designed for both new and experienced agents, the program offers a certificate and digital badge upon completion. With one year of unlimited access, it’s a practical way to sharpen your skills and grow your real estate business.

The Real Estate Principles course serves as the cornerstone of real estate education in California, offering students a clear and structured introduction to the legal, financial, and practical aspects of real property. It explains key concepts such as land ownership, property rights, contract law, agency, and transfer of title. The course also covers the roles of brokers and agents, escrow procedures, leasing, appraisal, and real estate financing. Designed to build a solid foundation, it emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct, compliance with state laws, and an understanding of the historical and regulatory framework that shapes the California real estate market. This course is ideal for those beginning their real estate journey and preparing for the state licensing exam.

Real Estate Practice covers everything around building a successful real estate practice, from disclosures to marketing to taxation and beyond. It contains sample checklists, forms, contracts, and quizzes. It’s been updated to reflect changes in legislation, and it includes key terms and definitions that emphasize essential information needed to understand real estate in California.

Real Estate Office Administration offers an applications-oriented approach to becoming more effective managers, leaders, and communicators. This course reflects innovation, which is most apparent in digital media and all the associated tactics and risks (i.e. Internet security and identity theft), and features new trends in professional development and civil procedures.

Real Estate Economics is built on strong economic and financial principles designed to train you on economic theory and how it relates to the real estate industry. This course focuses on factors that cause real estate values to change, and includes an “In California” section with direct insight into local issues. Also included are great resources that’ll help you build a successful business with contracts, quizzes, checklists, and other sample forms.

Real Estate Finance helps you understand the monetary system and nuances of home mortgages. It details the instruments of financial leverage at each stage of the market, and it’s designed to help you understand the essential element to any real estate transaction.

Real Estate Appraisal outlines the newest changes in the appraisal industry and its impact on your real estate transactions. It provides practical applications for all parties in the real estate industry and a strong foundation for understanding the real estate appraisal market. This course includes learning objectives and review questions as well as the basic principles and procedure requirements of the Appraiser Qualification Board.

Property Management offers the most current and thorough overview of the property management industry. It offers a realistic approach to issues facing property managers such as accounting, maintenance, administration and legal activities, and includes updated federal regulations, such as civil rights, fair housing, ADA issues, and environmental concerns. This course provides you with case studies, sample forms, and review questions to enhance your understanding of property management concepts.

Real Estate Escrow and Title explores the theory and practice of escrows-from the roles of the real estate broker and escrow holder to the regional variations between Northern and Southern California. This text provides a comprehensive study of escrow and title insurance principles-from early Americas escrow practices to transferring title in todays high-tech environment. You'll learn the latest forces in the regulatory environment as well as the entire escrow process from preliminary discussions all the way through closing.

California Real Estate Law is an introduction to the laws that govern real estate transactions in the state of California. This course covers more than 200 case studies to help you apply concepts to real life. It also includes key terms and definitions that emphasize information essential to understanding real estate law in California.