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How to Get Your Real Estate License
1. Enroll Today
We know everyone learns a bit differently, so we created a few real estate license classes with different learning styles in mind. Choose your preferred package below and get started by enrolling through our website or by giving us a call today!
2. Complete 3 Required Real Estate Courses
Now you're ready to start learning! Our program makes it easy for you to obtain your printable course certificates in as fast as 54 days. Why 54 days? You must wait 18 days per course before taking a course final exam (18 days x 3 courses = 54 day minimum).
3. Apply for Your License and State Exam
When you complete your real estate classes, you earn 3 certificates. Submit your application packet with certificates online to the Department of Real Estate (DRE). Our team is helps you submit your application. We put together a comprehensive checklist to ensure you've got everything covered.
4. Study and Pass the Real Estate Exam
Included in all of our real estate course program is access to our online exam prep. Also, you get special pricing for our real estate crash course. This is where you'll take unlimited practice tests and utilize our digital flashcards to ensure you pass the exam on your first try.
5. Start Your Career
After passing the real estate exam, you’re ready to join a brokerage and launch your career. Our program will help you schedule an interview with one of our trusted brokerage partners!
Program Pricing Options
We reviewed the best real estate licensing programs. That’s why we decided to partner with Kaplan to provide the best online real estate courses to get your license. To join the program, click the button below.
(Select from 8 Available Options)
(135 Hour DRE Requirement)
(Select from 8 Available Options)
Hardcopy Book(s)-Optional Upgrade
Live Training Locations
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What's Included
All three packages meet the 135-hour education requirement set by the DRE and include access to our State Exam Prep with digital flashcards and unlimited practice exams.
Hard-copy textbooks, course videos, and live training are available as add-ons for Real Estate Practice, Principles, and Finance.
Unlimited Access for 6 months from your purchase date.
The Online Only Program is an affordable, self-paced option offering the required online coursework in order to apply for the state exam and your real estate license. These courses are prerequisites, but do not cover everything you will be tested on for the state exam. This is why we include a state exam prep which features digital flashcards and unlimited practice exams to help you pass on your first try!
REQUIRED COURSES:
• Real Estate Practice
• Real Estate Principles
Our user-friendly student portal is where you'll access your e-Books, review printable flashcards, take chapter quizzes, pass course final exams, utilize our state exam prep and so much more.
REQUIRED COURSES:
Unlimited Access for 6 months from your purchase date.
The Online Only Program is an affordable, self-paced option offering the required online coursework in order to apply for the state exam and your real estate license. These courses are prerequisites, but do not cover everything you will be tested on for the state exam. This is why we include a state exam prep which features digital flashcards and unlimited practice exams to help you pass on your first try!
Our user-friendly student portal is where you'll access your e-Books, review printable flashcards, take chapter quizzes, pass course final exams, utilize our state exam prep and so much more.
Each course includes 15 chapter videos
~Approximately 60 hours of video content UPDATED in 2023!
Unlimited Access for 6 months from your purchase date.
Video add-ons are the perfect way to get the live training experience on your own schedule. Watch recorded lectures of our trainers or our head instructor Robert Rico, whenever you want! These videos provide additional insights into critical concepts and vocabulary, and they cover commonly asked questions from past students. Add videos to your online only program or live training for the ultimate learning experience.
Videos available for:
Get the videos individually or bundle all three for a $20 discount. Tap the enroll button to get the videos today.
Need to miss a live training session? No problem! Pre-recorded chapter videos are available for purchase directly through your student portal.
The Live Training + Online Program gives you the state-mandated textbook material plus supplemental* training to prepare you for a successful career in real estate. This 3-month program includes live instruction (Webinar or In-Person) and online coursework for the following REQUIRED COURSES:
These courses are prerequisites, but do not cover everything you'll be tested on for the state exam. This is why we include a state exam prep which features digital flashcards and unlimited practice exams to help you pass on your first try!
FREQUENCY OF TRAINING -- (How many classes are included?)
If you choose weekdays - 2 times a week (6 two-hour sessions a month)
If you choose Saturdays - once a week (3 four-hour sessions a month)
Classes are held for the first 3 weeks of each month, and the 4th week you will have off to take the quizzes and complete the course final exam online.
DURATION OF CLASSES -- (How long do I have access to the classes?)
You will receive 3 consecutive months of training. You will cover 1 course a month. Concurrently, you receive 6 months of online access to the courses to read the e-Books, take chapter quizzes, and pass the course final exams. Keep in mind, the chapter quizzes and course exams are OPEN BOOK!
IN-PERSON TRAINING SCHEDULE
Varies depending on the location. Click the link above to check out the current list of in-person locations!
WEBINAR TRAINING SCHEDULE
• Mondays & Wednesdays: 10AM-12PM or 7PM-9PM PT
• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11AM-1PM, 6PM-8PM or 7PM-9PM PT
• Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT
*Supplemental Training is optional to the required online material and does not cover every topic in all 3 textbooks. This training, led by experienced realtors, will help you understand the important vocabulary and concepts from the textbooks, show you how they apply to day-to-day situations as an agent, and get your questions answered while networking with fellow classmates.
What to Expect
Here in California, you are required to complete the following 3 DRE-approved online real estate courses before submitting your license application to the DRE. Each real estate course includes mandatory chapter quizzes and two attempts at a final exam.
1. Real Estate Practice
2. Real Estate Principles
Legal Aspects of Real Estate
Property Management
Real Estate Appraisal
Real Estate Economics
Real Estate Escrow and Title
Real Estate Office Administration
FAQs about Getting Your License in California
To make the process easier, here are the most common questions we get from students becoming agents about what it takes to get licensed and start a career in real estate.
How much agents make depends on three factors: frequency of home sales, the value of the homes sold, and the commission rate. In reality, there is no limit to how much money real estate agents make.
The average home value in California is around $700,000, which means you could earn $14,700 after selling it (given average 3% commission split and 70% brokerage split.)
$14,700 is a lot of money in one check. At that value, you only need 7 deals in one year to make $100,000. That's great!
Keep in mind that real estate agents and real estate brokers do not receive a salary or hourly wage.
A real estate license in California costs between $477 to $740. This list itemizes the fees and costs associated with your real estate license:
- The real estate school (Pre-licensing program)
- Real estate exam application fee
- Live Scan cost (background check)
- Real estate license fee
We recommend enrolling in our program. Self-plug: We offer competitive prices and provide the most trusted, comprehensive program in the entire state.
A license comes with a lot of benefits. We all know that real estate agents make a lot of money. They also get workplace freedom. They can choose to work from anywhere in the world – from the brokerage office, sofa, even at the beach.
Finally, this is a people-focused business. Meeting new and interesting people every day is exciting. You get to help them accomplish their dreams. Growing your network is a must – this job incentivizes you to be social.
Real estate is not an instant success field—it takes time to build a client base. Agents often work beyond typical hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate clients.
Success depends on networking, marketing, and maintaining a strong presence. Effective self-promotion, social media skills, and client follow-ups are essential.
With a competitive market, adaptability is key. Continuous learning and staying updated on market trends can provide an advantage.
For those willing to invest in relationships, marketing, and a dynamic schedule, real estate can be both rewarding and profitable.
Real estate license reciprocity allows agents to transfer their license from one state to another. This means a licensed agent in one state can work as a licensed agent in another state without obtaining a new license.
California is among the few states that do not have reciprocity with other states. If you are a licensed agent in another state, you must go through the California's licensing process and pass the state exam.
In California, licenses must be renewed every four years. The renewal process includes:
- Continuing education courses
- Paying a license renewal fee
- Personal and professional information updates
Once you have obtained your real estate license, it is essential to take the following steps to establish your career:
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