CA Real Estate Courses

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.

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 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.