Requirements and Guidelines

METHODS OF DELIVERY:

• Format #1: Mobile app/online course with eBook (reading, quizzes, and final exam mobile app/online)
• Format #2: Mobile app/online course with downloadable eBook (s) (for a $5 fee per ebook) (reading, quizzes and final exam mobile app/online)

COURSE STRUCTURE – Continue Education

The course design is dictated by the Department of Real Estate (DRE) and requires you to demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in one chapter of the course before progressing to the next. This means:

• The mobile app/online chapter quizzes are mandatory.
• You must advance through the mobile app/online chapter quizzes in a linear fashion and you cannot advance to the next chapter quiz until the previous chapter’s quiz has been completed.
• You cannot access the course first final examination and complete the course until all chapter quizzes have been completed and minimum time* (3 hours) has elapsed. Once all the qualifications have been met students will be able to access their course exam. See the section TIME-TO-COMPLETE for more information.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

Although every effort has been made to provide accurate and current information in this text and training, the ideas, suggestions, general principles and conclusions presented in this text and training are subject to local, state and federal laws and regulations, court cases and any revisions of same. The author, publisher and/or trainers are not engaged in rendering legal tax, or other professional services. The reader/student is thus urged to consult with his/her employing broker and/or seek legal counsel regarding any points of law. This publication/program should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice.

This approval does not constitute an endorsement of the views or opinions which are expressed by the course sponsor, instructor, authors or lecturers.

Important Notice for Students

Please download our official US Realty Training mobile app for free from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Once installed, you'll be able to access the mobile version of our system easily and conveniently.

TIME-TO-COMPLETE

A 3 hour course may be completed in a MINIMUM time of 3 hours from the time you receive the course material. The MAXIMUM time we allow for completion of the course is 12 months from the date of enrollment. The DRE requires that all courses must be completed in one (1) year. A student must re-enroll if the course is not completed within 12 months.

The 24 hour rule dictates how many hours of credits(15) can be completed in one day.  

To access a  final exam you must complete all quizzes. If you still have questions about how fast you can complete your course(s), please contact US Realty Training for clarification.

ONLINE EVALUATION STATEMENT

A course and instructor evaluation is available on the Department of Real Estate (DRE) website.
‍Access this form by typing in “RE 318A” in the search box located in the upper right corner of the home page.

COURSE PROVIDER COMPLAINT STATEMENT

A course provider complaint form is available on the Department of Real Estate (DRE) website.
Access this form by typing in “RE 340” in the search box located in the upper right corner of the home page. An informational form regarding course provider complaints, “RE 340A” is also available.

FINAL EXAMINATION AND PASSING THE COURSE

In order for you to pass this course, you will be required to take and pass a mobile app/online final examination (15 multiple-choice questions, 15 minutes, 70% or better to pass).

IDENTIFICATION FOR FINAL COURSE EXAM

You must enter your current driver’s license number as a means of identification prior to accessing the final examination. By entering your driver’s license number you are affirming that you are the student registered for this course and that you personally will complete the final examination. Any violation of this section will result in revocation of the completion certificate for this course and will be reported to the DRE.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU FAIL A FINAL COURSE EXAM?

If you fail to pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam. If you fail the second attempt of the final exam:

• You will be automatically re-enrolled 
• Your course will be reset. 
• You will be required to complete all quizzes and exam(s).

COURSE COMPLETION

Completion of a course includes taking and completing the quizzes and the course final examination. The final examination must be taken no later than the last day of the course enrollment period.

COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

A course completion certificate will be made immediately available to you once you have completed and passed your mobile app/online course exams. A course completion certificate is available to you under the certificates tab of your mobile app/online dashboard. Certificates are not mailed to students or to the DRE. Students must print their certificates.

ELECTRONIC BOOKS POLICY

Electronic books are located on your portal within each chapter of each course. You must have internet access to load the eBook. Please note that the eBooks are not downloadable or printable for national exam prep products outside of the state of California. For the state of California and some specific states, ebooks are available for download. 

PROGRAM REFUND POLICY

• 2-Day Refund Window: You may request a refund within 2 days of purchase if you have not accessed or completed more than 10% of the program content. After 2 days, no refund will be issued.
• No Refund on Completed Programs: Refunds will not be granted if you have completed more than 10%  of the course content.
• Digital Content Usage: Refunds are only available if less than 10% of the digital material have been accessed.
  This helps us ensure that the training remains fair and beneficial for all users.
• Special Discounts or Promotions: If the program was purchased under a special promotion or discount, it May be non-refundable. Please check the terms of the specific offer at the time of purchase.

Course Description

Agency : 1st Edition

by Robert Rico, Carolee Rico, and Chase Milner

©2024 Published by US Realty School Publication

This course in Agency includes, as the primary focus of the course, coverage of agency relationships in a modern brokerage practice, review of duties, required disclosures and confidences and required forms, including those specified under Civil Code Section 2295 et seq., as related to: in-house sales, cooperative sales, dual agency, and buyer's brokerage. (Other agency topics of current interest that are related to the activities of California real estate licensees are included in this course.) This course also discusses the legal relationship whereby a principal appoints an agent to act on his/her behalf. The student will learn: agents have broad or limited power; how agencies are created; full disclosure; fiduciary responsibility; due care and loyalty. Also covered in this course are implied power and express authority. This course is approved for three (3) hours in the Agency category for license renewal.

Pages 64.

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Ethics Edition I,

by Robert Rico, Carolee Rico, and Chase Milner

©2024 Published by US Realty School Publication

The Ethics course includes three hours of extensive coverage of ethical practices, and where appropriate by way of example, unethical conduct involving real estate licensees that could be considered a violation of one or more subsections of B&P Code Sections 10176 and/or 10177.

This course also covers the ethical standards of real estate professional organizations, institutes, societies, etc., as well as specialized areas of real estate practice, e.g., commercial, industrial, business opportunities, mortgage lending, etc., and appropriate court decisions and practical examples and/or case studies as related to real estate practice and ethical behavior.

Laws set the minimum standard of acceptable human behavior. Ethics go far beyond the law and determine not if an action is legal, but whether it is right or just. Ethics, in fact, precede the law. Ethics, in fact, precede the law. Actions that formerly were legal but unethical are not often illegal. Court decisions have been applying the precepts of ethics to activities of real estate and determining that legal duties exist where no duties formerly were recognized. This course is approved for three (3) hours in the Ethics category for license renewal. 

‍Pages; 81.

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Fair Housing: 1st Edition

by Robert Rico, Carolee Rico, and Chase Milner

©2024 Published by US Realty School Publication

The Fair Housing course should provide real estate licensees with: knowledge of Federal and State fair housing laws relating to the sale and rental of real estate; knowledge of selected Federal and State civil rights and anti-discrimination laws relating to real property transactions and business establishments; the ability to avoid practices that could be considered discriminatory in commercial and residential transactions and facilities; an understanding of the Voluntary Affirmative Marketing Agreement (VAMA) and its application in the real estate

industry; and the desire to commit to affirmative compliance with the fair housing laws.

The main emphasis of this course will be on covering the Federal and State fair housing laws relating to the sale and rental of real property. By covering these laws, subtopics such as redlining, advertising, refusing to show property, blockbusting, etc., will be addressed.

This course covers the laws concerning discrimination such as California Fair Housing Laws, Fair Employment and Housing Act, Unruh Civil Rights Act, California Business and Professions Code, California Real Estate Commissioner's Regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act, and any laws, statutes, or regulations related to fair housing. This course is approved for three (3) hours in the Fair Housing category for license renewal.

Pages: 60.

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Implicit Bias: 1st Edition 2 hour

by Robert Rico, Carolee Rico, and Chase Milner

©2024 Published by US Realty School Publication

Pages: 52.

This course covers implicit bias, including education regarding the impact of implicit bias, explicit bias, and systemic bias on consumers, the historical and social impacts of those biases, and actionable steps students can take to recognize and address their own implicit biases.

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Management Supervision: 1st Edition 

 by Robert Rico, Carolee Rico, and Chase Milner      

©2024 Published by US Realty School Publication 

The Management & Supervision course provides the real estate broker and licensee knowledge of broker management and supervision to fulfill the requirements set forth under Business & Professions Code §10159.2, and Commissioner's Regulations 2724, 2725, 2725.5, 2726 and 2743. Topics include: how to establish policies, rules, and procedures including systems to review, inspect and manage offices; supervision of all transactions involving a real estate licensee; retaining and reviewing documents which may have a material effect upon the rights or obligations of a party in a transaction; the proper filing, storage and maintenance of documents; and proper handling of trust funds. 

The course also covers: advertising of any service for which a license is required; familiarizing salespersons with the requirements of federal and state laws relating to the prohibition of discrimination; regular and consistent reports of licensed activities of salespersons.; the role and responsibilities of branch or division managers; the responsibilities of a broker to ensure salespersons working as "teams" are in compliance with B&P §10159.7; and supervision over restricted licensees. This course is approved for three (3) hours in the Management & Supervision category for license renewal.

 Pages: 120.

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Real Estate Law and Consumer Protection Part 1 & 2  Edition I,

By Robert Rico, Carolee Rico, and Chase Milner

©2024 Published by US Realty School Publication

No other subject is as important to both the real estate practitioner and layman alike as the Law and Consumer Protection of Real Estate. Methods of property ownership, elements of contracts, marketability of title, complications of easements, types of encumbrances, essentials of a valid escrow, landlord/tenant law, effects of taxation and assessments, and agency relationships are but a few of the many subjects covered in depth. This course is approved for thirteen (13) hours of Consumer Protection for license renewal.

 Pages 170.

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Risk Management : 1st Edition

by Robert Rico, Carolee Rico, and Chase Milner      

©2024 Published by US Realty School Publication 

The Risk Management course should provide the student with knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures calculated to avoid errors and omissions in the practice of real estate licensed activities, and the ability to recognize and resolve issues, and appropriately handle situations that most frequently result in litigation. Risk Management can be applied to a wide range of functions and activities including negligence, negligent misrepresentation, intentional misrepresentation, fraud, constructive fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, violation of Business and Professionals Code Section 17200 et seq., breach of duties pursuant to Civil Code Sections 1102 and 2079, etc. 

Pages 122.

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Trust Fund Handling: 1st Edition 

by Robert Rico, Carolee Rico, and Chase Milner      

©2024 Published by US Realty School Publication

Trust Fund Handling: 1st Edition by Robert Rico, Carolee Rico, and Chase Milner      ©2024 Published by US Realty School Publication The Trust Funds course should provide the student with knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures calculated to avoid errors and omissions in the practice of real estate licensed activities, and the ability to recognize and resolve issues, and appropriately handle situations that most frequently result in litigation. Topics included in the course are: trust funds vs. non-trust funds; trust fund handling requirements; identifying the owner(s) of the funds; advance fee trust funds; trust fund bank accounts; accounting records; reconciliation of accounting records; documentation requirements; audits and examinations; consequences of trust funds conversion; and sample transactions to explain use of records. This course is approved for three (3) hours in the Trust Funds category for license renewal.     

Pages 64.