Because of mandatory education wait periods, the whole process from education to license in hand can take approximately five to six months.
Because of mandatory education wait periods, the whole process from education to license in hand can take approximately five to six months.
Learn more about how to get your California real estate license.
Learn more about the California real estate requirements.
As of October 1, 2007– Completion of 45 hours in Principles, 45 hours of Practice, and a 45-hour elective (Legal Aspects recommended). 4-year license issued upon passing state licensing exam. 135 total hours of education required.
California Real Estate Principles.
Salesperson Licensing Exam is 3 hours and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass.
Broker Licensing Exam exam is 4 hours and consists of 200 multiple-choice questions. A score of 75% or higher is required to pass.
Most students benefit from an exam prep course to help them pass the California Real Estate license exam. Prepare for your exam and pass the first time with our exam prep courses and study tools:
• 2-Day Exam prep course is available in Live Online Classroom and OnDemand delivery formats.
• California Real Estate Agent Flashcards will help you retain key terms and concepts for exam day.
The California Department of Real Estate is the governing body for real estate licensing and continuing education. Learn more at www.dre.ca.gov.
California Department of Real Estate
2201 Broadway, Sacramento, Ca. 95818
(916) 227-0900
Additional locations in Los Angeles, Fresno, Oakland, and San Diego.
Exam locations are subject to change, check website for details.
Per California regulations, you cannot complete more than 15 credit hours within a 24 hour period. Our system will make online exams available based on this regulation in a rolling manner. If you are in a time crunch, please check back often to see if you have additional items available to complete.
Electives will depend on personal and professional topics that interest you.
Courses range anywhere from $199 to $699. The exam fee is $60.00 for Salesperson/agent and $95.00 for Broker. The licensing fee is $245.00 for Salesperson/agent and $300.00 for Broker.
You can retake the Salesperson/agent exam for $60.00 and the Broker exam for $95.00
They are not accredited, which means they do not transfer to the college level. But they are fully approved for real estate licensing in the state of California.
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BART: http://www.bart.gov/
MUNI: http://www.sfmta.com/
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Both formats are delivered online via the Internet but there are distinct differences with unique advantages designed with the highest level of convenience and success in mind. This page provides details on all of our course delivery formats.
We have a team of seasoned real estate professionals who develop our materials as well as teach our courses. Meet our lead instructors.
All Kaplan Real Estate Education licensing, postlicensing and continuing education courses are submitted and approved by that state's governing body.
Each state has a different governing body that regulates real estate professionals with requirements that vary by state. To find the requirements for your state, go to your state's landing page and select 'State Requirements' from the top navigation.
Each state handles reciprocity differently. We encourage individuals who are licensed in a state and desire to become licensed in additional states to contact the target state regulator body for details. After obtaining the requirements necessary to be licensed in that state, our customer service team can assist you with matching courses to state reciprocity rules.
What is the difference between a sales person and a broker? A real estate salesperson or broker is a professional licensed by their state to help consumers with real estate matters. A salesperson must work under a managing or principal broker, this is the broker who is in charge of the brokerage firm. Some states only license brokers, in that case, new brokers may be called broker associates and are required to work under a managing or principal broker. Much like a salesperson.
A managing, principal or employing broker is a licensed broker who is in charge of a brokerage firm and the salespersons or broker associates of the firm. Typically to become a managing broker at least two years of active license experience and further course work and sometimes license exams are required.
No matter if you are a real estate salesperson, broker associate or managing broker the job is the same work with buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords to help them reach an agreement.
This video provides a simple five-question test to determine if you fit the profile.
An appraiser gives an opinion of the quality, value, or utility of a specific property. An appraisal is usually required whenever real estate is sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. A typical appraisal might include physically inspecting the property, measuring the improvements and collecting the associated costs, preparing a site drawing, writing the physical description of the property, researching official records and deeds, finding similar properties to compare, and writing a final appraisal report.
According to Salary.com, most real estate agents earn on average between $36,566 and $47,610 annually. How much agents make depends on the number of transactions they complete, the commission paid to the brokerage, and their split with the sponsoring broker. If you are talking with a franchised agency, be sure to ask what percentage of each sales commission is deducted and sent to the franchising company. Top producers earn a lot more than the average real estate agent. Each real estate office sets its own standards for top producers, but it's probably safe to say that a top producer would need to sell at least one home a month to qualify. Mega-stars earn $200,000 and up per year. Very few real estate professionals earn a salary versus commission.
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