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License Types: Salesperson and Broker

 

Agents in California are broken down into two categories: brokers and salespersons.  Most new real estate agents become a real estate salesperson and are required to place their real estate license under a real estate broker.  Real estate brokers oversee and are liable for all of the salespersons transactions.  Many decide to remain as salespersons during their entire real estate career; others may down the road decide to obtain their real estate broker’s license in order to become more independent and possibly start their own real estate brokerage company and hire real estate salespersons under them. 

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License Types

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Licensee Activites

 

Many real estate property purchases and sales in California involve real estate agents who help facilitate the purchases and sales of real properties and are licensed by the California Department of Real Estate.  For detailed information, see our Licensing Information page.

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Licensee Activities

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Sales Req

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Salesperson Licensing Requirements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overview: Steps to Become a California Real Estate Salesperson

 

Downloadable Forms:

Steps to Become a California Real Estate Salesperson 

How to Apply for the Salesperson Exam

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Broker Req

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According to the California Department of Real Estate (DRE), here are the requirements to obtaining a California Real Estate Salesperson License: 

 

To obtain a real estate salesperson license, you must first qualify for and pass a written examination. Those who pass the examination are provided a license application which must be submitted to and approved by the DRE. 

 

Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to be issued a license.

Residence: If you are not a California resident, see Out-of-State Applicants.

Honesty: Applicants must be honest and truthful. Conviction of a crime may result in the denial of a license. Failure to disclose any criminal violation or disciplinary action in an applicant's entire history may also result in the denial of a license. 

Education:  You must complete a minimum of three (3) statutorily required college-level courses. 

Required:

  • Real Estate Principles
  • Real Estate Practice

Elective:

Pick one (1) of the following courses.  However, some previously completed three semester unit, four quarter unit, or higher college classes may count toward your elective course (e.g., Accounting, Business Law, or Economics).

  • Property Management
  • Escrow
  • Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
  • Legal Aspects of Real Estate
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Appraisal
  • Real Estate Economics
  • Business Law

If you would like more information, please contact a representative or the California Department of Real Estate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accredited provides the educational requirements

and state exam preparation for Salesperson!  

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On-Site Instruction

Home Study Instruction

Broker Licensing Requirements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overview: Steps to Become a California Real Estate Broker

 

Downloadable Forms:

Steps to Become a California Real Estate Broker

How to Apply for the Broker Exam

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According to the California Department of Real Estate (DRE), here are the requirements to obtaining a California Real Estate Broker License: 

 

To obtain a real estate broker license, you must first qualify for and pass a written examination. Those who pass the examination are provided a license application which must be submitted to and approved by the DRE. 

 

Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to be issued a license.

Residence: If you are not a California resident, see Out-of-State Applicants.

Honesty: Applicants must be honest and truthful. Conviction of a crime may result in the denial of a license. Failure to disclose any criminal violation or disciplinary action in an applicant's entire history may also result in the denial of a license. 

Experience: A minimum of two years full-time licensed salesperson experience within the last five years (or equivalent) or a four year college degree with a major or minor in Real Estate. 

Education:  You must complete a minimum of eight (8) statutorily required college-level courses. 

Required:

  • Real Estate Practice
  • Legal Aspects of Real Estate
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Appraisal
  • Real Estate Economics

Elective:

Pick three (3) from the following. However, some previously completed three semester unit, four quarter unit, or higher college classes may count toward elective courses (e.g., Accounting, Business Law, or Economics).

  • Real Estate Principles
  • Property Management
  • Escrow
  • Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
  • Business Law

 

If you would like more information, please contact the California Department of Real Estate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accredited provides the educational requirements

and state exam preparation for Broker!  

Click an option below for more information!

On-Site Instruction

Home Study Instruction

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Continuing Education Requirements

 

Per the California Department of Real Estate (DRE), all real estate brokers and salespersons must complete 45 clock hours of continuing education.   Click here to order.

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How to Obtain Your Information as a PDF

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How to Contact Accredited Real Estate Schools, Inc.

 

In-Person: 7840 Madison Ave #149, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 during open business hours

Monday - Friday: 9:30AM – 4PM

Sat & Sun: Closed

Phone: (916) 966-9300

Email: ncinfo@accreditedschools.com

Fax: (916) 966-9305

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How to Order with Accredited Real Estate Schools, Inc.

 

Online:  www.accreditedschools.com

In-Person or Mail: 7840 Madison Ave #149, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 during open business hours

Monday - Friday: 9:30AM – 4PM

Sat & Sun: Closed

Phone: (916) 966-9300

Fax: (916) 966-9305

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How to Order

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Course Completion Time Limits

 

  • Continuing Education

Minimum Time limits: Eight (8) hours equates to one (1) study day    Study Time                   Exam Time                   Total Time

Implicit Bias                                                                               1 day (2hr)                   1st day (10min)                 1 day

Any 3 Hour Continuing Education Course                                      1 day (3hr)                   1st day (15min)                 1 day

Any 10-15 Hour Continuing Education Course                                2 days (10, 13, 15hr)   2nd day (25, 30, 40min)    2 days         

45 Hour Package                                                                         6 days (45hr)       4th, 5th, 6th day (155-165min)   6 days  

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  • Statutory Courses

    • Per home study statutory course = Minimum 18 days, Maximum 1 year 

Time Limits

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Certificate of Completion

 

Course completion certificates will be emailed, hand-delivered, faxed, or mailed to students within five business days. Under normal circumstances, a certificate of completion is usually delivered within one business day.  However, please allow up to five business days for a certificate to be delivered.   

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What to do with your Certificate of Completion

 

  • Continuing Education

    • You will now need to fill out the Continuing Education Course Verification form for the Department of Real Estate or you may log on their website at www.dre.ca.gov and use eLicensing for expedited processing of your renewal.  For each course you will input: course title, course hours, certificate approval number, enrollment date, and completion date; you will find this information under the heading of “Certificate of Completion.”  If you are unable to process your renewal you may call the DRE at (877) 373-4542 or contact an associate.

  • Statutory Courses

    • Click the appropriate form below for detailed instructions as to "How to Apply."

Certificate
What to do with Cert

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Online Testing User ID & Password

 

Your User ID & Password will be found after enrollment depending on method of purchase as follows:

  • Online

    • After purchasing online, your User ID & Password will be emailed to you during open business hours.  It will also be located on your enrollment form that is mailed to you with your receipt and material.  

  • In-Person

    • Your User ID & Password is located on your enrollment form.

  • Over-the-Phone

    • Your User ID & Password will be emailed to you during open business hours.  It will also be located on your enrollment form that is either mailed to you or available for pick-up with your receipt and material.  

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User ID & Password

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Order Processing

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Approximate Order Processing Timeframes

 

Approximate processing timeframes for orders are as follows:

Order Placed                                                                      Order Processed

Monday-Friday before 2pm                                                  Same day before 4pm

Monday-Friday after 2pm                                                     Following business day before 12pm

Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays                                           Following business day before 12pm

 

Please allow one to two (1-2) open business days for processing. However, your enrollment date will be the date of purchase.

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Refund Policy

 

  • Home Study Courses (Continuing Education and Statutory)

    • Unconditional money-back guarantee on home study courses if returned unused within 7 days from enrollment date, less the $25 enrollment fee and any shipping charges if applicable.  

  • Exam Preparation Material (e.g., Practice Questions, Online Video, etc.)

    • Exam Preparation Material is NON-REFUNDABLE.  

  • Live Eight Night Exam Preparation Class and Live Tutorials of Home Study Courses

    • Unconditional money-back guarantee if returned at least three business days prior to day of class, less the $25 enrollment fee and any shipping charges if applicable.  There is a $25 transfer fee if student elects for another class date than what was originally selected.  

  • One Day Crash Course

    • Unconditional money-back guarantee if returned at least one business day before 2pm prior to day of class, less the $25 enrollment fee and any shipping charges if applicable.  There is a $25 transfer fee if student elects for another class date than what was originally selected.  

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Refund Policy

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Disabling Pop-Up Blockers

Disabling Pop-Up Blockers

 

For Accredited Real Estate Schools, Inc. online testing, pop-up blockers MUST be disabled.  If problems occur in disabling pop-up blockers, here are some recommended steps.​

Google Chrome

  • When you press “Start Test/Quiz” on our testing site, click the pop-up alert icon in the address bar.

  • Click the link for the pop-up you’d like to see then select “always show pop-ups from [site].”OR

  • Click the Chrome menu in the top right hand corner of your browser. 

  • Go to “Settings” and click on “Show Advanced Settings”

  • Under the Privacy section, click on “Content Settings”

  • In the Pop-Up Section, select Allow All Sites to Show Pop-Ups.
     

Safari

  • Select “Safari” > “Preferences.”

  • Click on “Security” at the top of the window.

  • Uncheck the box next to “Block Pop-Up Windows”
     

Firefox

  • Select Tools

  • Choose Options

  • Select the Content tab

  • Uncheck the box next to “Block pop-up windows”
     

Microsoft Edge

  • Click on the More button ( . . . )

  • Clcik “Settings.”

  • Scroll down and click “View Advanced Settings.”

  • Click the slider under the heading that says “Block pop-ups”
     

Internet Explorer

  • Click on the settings/gear/cog button

  • Go to Internet Options

  • Click on Privacy

  • Uncheck Turn on Pop Up Blocker

  • OR
    Temporarily disable pop-up blockers by clicking and holding the control key on your keyboard while clicking on “Start Test.”

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