A: Yes. Included in every package is 3 hours of Agency, 3 hours of Fair Housing, 3 hours of Trust Funds, 3 hours of Ethics, and 3 hours of Risk Management (AFTER).

Q: How do I know which course I need to take?

A: Any ONE (1) of our 45-hour packages will meet all DRE CE requirements. You can choose whichever course is of most interest to you.

Q: What is the difference between Multi-media and Online-only?

A: Multi-media courses include hard copies of your books. You still have online access to the entire course, but since books are also mailed to you, there is no reading timer on the website. With Multi-media enrollment you must be enrolled for 6 days before you can take an exam. The first exam will be available on the seventh day following your enrollment date, as long as the quizzes for that exam have been completed.

Online-only courses do not include hard copies of your books; no books will be mailed out. Everything must be completed from our website. An online-only enrollment requires a reading timer be placed on the website to count your hours spent in the course. Upon accruing 15 hours on any given section of the course and completing the quizzes for that section, your exam for that section will be available.

(Note: Inactivity for 7 minutes will cause you to be automatically logged out.)

Q: Can I use someone else's books?

A: Yes. You will be charged a $45 enrollment fee. (When calling in to enroll please have the books with you to verify you have the current editions.)

Q: How do I take my exams?

A: Multi-media students can take the exam online from our website or have the exam mailed out on paper to a third party of your choice. The third party can be anyone EXCEPT a family member or a co-worker. They do not have to be in the real estate industry. The exam is broken up into 3 parts – only one part of the exam can be taken in any 24-hour period.

Online-only students must take the exam online from our website. The exam is separated into 3 parts - only one part may be taken in any 24-hour period.

Q: What happens if I fail my exam?

A: You have 1 retake of the exam which you can take immediately or after studying a little more. Should you fail your second attempt, you will have to wait the enrollment time (2 days) and retake the quizzes before you can retake the exam. There is no fee for this.

Q: How do I renew my license?

A: You can renew your license online on the DRE's eLicensing website, or by mailing in the renewal application, RE 251, and a check for the renewal fee to the DRE. To download the DRE forms, view our Renewing your Sales Agent License or Renewing your Broker License pages.

A: To obtain a California Real Estate Sales Agent License, you will need to take Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice and an elective course. Then, you must pass the state examination.

Q: How do I get a California Real Estate Broker License?

A: To obtain a California Real Estate Broker License, you will need to take 8 college-level real estate courses, and have either 2 years' full-time experience as a Real Estate Sales Agent or a 4-year college degree.

Q: What applications do I need for the state exam?

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Q: What is the state exam like?

A: The California Sales Agent exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions. The applicant is given 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete the examination. A passing score is 70% or better, which is a minimum of 105 correct answers.

The California Broker exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions. The applicant is given a total of 5 hours to complete the examination. This exam is administered in two parts: 100 questions in the morning and another 100 questions in the afternoon. The applicant is given 2 hours and 30 minutes for each session. A passing score is 75% or better, which is a minimum of 150 correct answers.

Q: What if I have already taken a Real Estate Principles course?

A: If you took a full-semester (or equivalent) Real Estate Principles course in college, no matter how long ago, or a Real Estate Principles course from a private vocational school in California, you will still need to complete a Real Estate Practice course and 1 elective course.

Q: Is my Certificate of Completion still valid?

A: If the course was taken through a private vocational school in California, your Certificate of Completion is still valid, since licensing courses do not expire. If it was taken through a college, your transcripts will be valid.

Q: How can I find out which courses I've already completed towards obtaining a Broker license?

A: You can contact the school you completed your courses with, or you can contact the DRE. The DRE keeps your licensing courses on file.

Q: What is the cost for the courses?

A: The price for Sales Agents Licensing Courses is $149 for all 3 courses. You can also purchase our Sales Agent Licensing Package for $179, which includes all 3 courses, plus the State Exam Prep Book.

The price for Broker Licensing Courses is $149 for 3 courses, $199 for 4 courses, $249 for 5 courses.

Q: How does your program work?

A: Refer to our General Information — Licensing Course Instructions (Page 3).