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California Real Estate License Courses

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3 Steps to Getting Your Real Estate License

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Complete 135 Hours of Required Real Estate Salesperson Education

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Apply for Your Salesperson License Exam, Including Fingerprinting and Background Check

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Pass the California Salesperson Exam with a Score of at least 70%

We are confident that with your dedication and our proven licensing program, you'll pass your exam on the first try. If not, take advantage of the Kaplan Commitment*.

Courses Required for Real Estate Prelicensing in California
(135 Credit Hours)

Real Estate Principles (45 Hours)

 


Real Estate Practice (45 Hours)

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One Elective Course (45 Hours)

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Credit Hours: 135
California Licensing with Exam Prep Package (135-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 135
Career Launcher OnDemand Package (135-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 360
California Broker Licensing Eight-Course OnDemand Package with Exam Prep (360-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 315
California Broker Licensing Seven-Course OnDemand Package with Exam Prep (315-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 270
California Broker Licensing Six-Course OnDemand Package with Exam Prep (270-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 225
California Broker Licensing Five-Course OnDemand Package with Exam Prep (225-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 180
California Broker Licensing Four-Course OnDemand Package with Exam Prep (180-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 135
California Broker Licensing Three-Course OnDemand Package with Exam Prep (135-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 90
California Broker Licensing Two-Course OnDemand Package with Exam Prep (90-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 45
Escrows OnDemand Course (45-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 45
Legal Aspects of Real Estate OnDemand Course (45-Credit Hours)
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Legal Aspects of Real Estate OnDemand Course (45-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 45
Real Estate Economics OnDemand Course
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Real Estate Finance OnDemand Course (45-Credit Hours)
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Real Estate Office Administration OnDemand Course (45-Credit Hours)
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Credit Hours: 45
Real Estate Practice OnDemand Course (45-Credit Hours)
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Real Estate Practice OnDemand Course (45-Credit Hours)
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Real Estate Principles OnDemand Course (45-Credit Hours)
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Real Estate Principles OnDemand Course (45-Credit Hours)
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Real Estate Property Management OnDemand Course (45-Credit Hours)
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Residential Real Estate Appraisal OnDemand Course (45-Credit Hours)
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I have "Passed" the California Real estate License exam. A huge "THANK YOU" to the wonderful instructors Tabitha, Bobra & Howard!! Their new daily sessions focus on repeating the topics to make you ready. Kaplan's material is quite on point to pass your exam. Especially the Qbank, Exam prep on demand courses. Although some topics which were not covered in the Kaplan material appeared on the exam. But knowing the terminology is a big plus. I highly recommend Kaplan!!

- Divya Y 
05/17/2024

Complimentary Inman Select 6-Month Subscription

With your California real estate licensing package purchase, you’ll receive a free 6-month Inman Select trial subscription ($100 value). Stay current on news, business information, and the latest trends for real estate professionals. Trial information will be emailed after purchase.

Become a California Real Estate Salesperson

Launch Your Career
Our California real estate license courses let you study at your own pace— however you learn best. After 18 days in a course, you can complete the final exam. Since you’re required to take three courses, this means that you can meet all of your education requirements in just 54 days. 

Upgrade to a California Real Estate Broker License

Move Forward and Become a Broker
Take the next step in your career by becoming a California real estate broker. Kaplan offers everything you need to complete your required licensing education, as well as a variety of elective courses to help expand your capabilities and competencies.


California Real Estate Professional Development

Accelerate Your Success in California Real Estate
With Kaplan’s Professional Development courses, you can learn from skilled professional instructors, most of whom have been in the real estate business. You’ll learn invaluable skills such as how to market yourself, find clients, get referrals, grow your business, and stay informed of changing regulations in the state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Completing 135 hours of real estate prelicensing coursework is required to become a real estate agent in California. This typically takes about 3 months to complete. After completing the licensing education you must then formally applying for a real estate license and pass the exams.

Real estate prelicensing course completion certificates do not expire in California.
Skills associated with becoming a successful real estate agent include having a solid work ethic, being flexible and friendly toward clients, maintaining constant vigilance for new opportunities, having a knack for networking with colleagues and clients, and keeping your marketing skills sharp.
The education required to become a real estate agent is regulated by each state and can vary. It typically includes specific pre-licensing real estate courses as well as continuing education requirements to renew and maintain your real estate salesperson license.
Yes, most states allow online education for real estate licensing and continuing education. With Kaplan's online real estate classes, students experience pre-recorded instructor-led videos that allow students to review each lesson segment as schedules allow. 
In a given workday, real estate agents visit and host open houses for their clients, check the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for new buying and selling opportunities, research comparable properties for clients, and coordinate with industry professionals on behalf of their clients. These professionals include home inspectors, appraisers, mortgage lenders, and the other buying/selling agents in a transaction.
A real estate broker is a licensed real estate professional that assists their agents in the buying and selling process of real estate properties. Brokers ensure real estate transactions under their brokerage are lawful, that the paperwork has been filled out correctly and completely, and that all monies are recorded and reported properly.

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