California State Requirements
Pre License & CE Education Requirements
Salesperson Licensing Requirements
Successful completion of the following college-level courses (total of 135 hours) is required to become a real estate salesperson:
Real Estate Principles; and Real Estate Practice; and One course from the following list: Real Estate Appraisal Property Management Real Estate Finance Real Estate Economics Legal Aspects of Real Estate Real Estate Office Administration General Accounting Business Law Escrows Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending Computer Applications in Real Estate Common Interest Developments Note: Members of the bar of any state in the United States or graduates of law schools recognized by the California State Bar will generally qualify on the basis of their education, and as such are exempt from the college-level course requirements. Evidence of admission to practice law, such as a photocopy of both sides of a current State Bar membership card, or of an LL.B. or J.D. Degree should accompany the application.
Also, applicants who submit evidence of having completed the eight statutory college-level courses required for the broker examination and license are eligible to take the salesperson examination without submitting further evidence of experience or education.
Broker License Requirements
Applicants for a real estate broker license examination must have successfully completed the following eight statutorily required college-level courses:
Real Estate Practice Legal Aspects of Real Estate Real Estate Finance Real Estate Appraisal Real Estate Economics or Accounting And three* courses from the following group: Real Estate Principles Business Law Property Management Escrows Real Estate Office Administration Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending Advanced Legal Aspects of Real Estate Advanced Real Estate Finance Advanced Real Estate Appraisal Computer Applications in Real Estate Common Interest Developments * If both Real Estate Economics and Accounting are taken, only two courses from the above group are required.
California Real Estate CE Classes
Sample California CECourse
Real Estate Appraisal
Approved Course Number: 4350-1015
Course Description
In order to own and convey property in a market economy it is necessary for that property to be assigned a specific monetary value. This process, unlike, say, that of assigning value to durable goods—which have specific materials, production and marketing costs—can be somewhat more involved. With property, the fixed costs—building materials and labor costs—are always accompanied by more esoteric factors that go to make property more (or less) valuable. Becoming a member of the group that understands and applies these factors is a bit more complex than simply being able to understand a balance sheet.
The objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the principles, theories, duties and activities that pertain to real estate appraisal and valuation. Developing an opinion of value is what the real estate appraiser does, but, as we’ve alluded to, this is far from an effortless process. Understanding the obligation of the real estate industry to promote professionalism and ethical business practices is a beginning to being able to carry out this process such that it is beneficial to licensees, consumers and the market in which they do business.
As well as touching upon general standards by which the value of property should be established, this course is broken down into separate lessons which cover:
* The Role of a Real Estate Appraiser
* Federal Legislation and National Agencies Governing the Industry
* An Overview of Basic Value Principles
* The Dynamics of the Real Estate Market
* Three Approaches to Appraisal
* The Appraisal Process
* Real Estate Appraisal Practice Exercises
Completing this course will leave the student with a good understanding of fundamental principles of appraisal, methods of real estate valuation, the various kinds of appraisal licensure and certification, the diverse types of appraisal, and what license or certificate is appropriate for given ones. In addition, the course examines the ways in which appraisal can affect both the larger economy and the availability of housing. The course concludes with real-world practice lessons in which students apply their new knowledge to examples and case studies.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
* Identify and explain the fundamental concepts and terminology used in real estate valuation and appraisal.
* Identify the basic capacities and skills of a qualified appraiser.
* Recognize the valuation principles used in real estate appraisal.
* Apply value theories to arrive at purchase prices of real estate.
* Characterize a favorable market for real estate sales.
* Differentiate the three approaches to value commonly used in appraisal.
* Follow the eight steps to the appraisal process to arrive at an accurate purchase price.
* Analyze and interpret an appraisal report.
* Differentiate between appraisal licensure and certification.
Course Completion
Affidavits can be found by clicking the Help link in the navigation bar on the Course Catalog. The affidavit will also be available to print upon course completion.
Continuing Education Requirements
Salespersons Renewing for the First Time
Real estate salespersons who were licensed prior to 10/1/2007, and are renewing an original license for the first time, must complete five separate three-hour DRE-approved continuing education courses in Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing and Risk Management.
Those licensees who were licensed on or after 10/1/2007, and were required to have all three statutory/pre-licenses courses (RE Principles, RE Practice, and one additional course), must complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing education consisting of:
Five separate three-hour courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing, and Risk Management;
A minimum of 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45 hours of continuing education may be related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses.
Brokers Renewing for the First Time
Real estate brokers renewing an original license for the first time must complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing education consisting of:
Five separate three-hour courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing, and Risk Management;
A minimum of 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45 hours of continuing education may be related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses.
Salespersons and Brokers - Second & Subsequent Renewals
For subsequent renewals, all real estate brokers and salespersons must complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing education consisting of:
Either 12 hours of continuing education courses in the following subjects: (Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, and Fair Housing) OR one six-hour course that covers the four mandatory subjects (Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, and Fair Housing);
One three-hour course in Risk Management; and
At least 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45 hours of continuing education may be related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses.
Other Notes:
•Continuing education offerings do not satisfy the college-level course requirements for this examination.
Continuing education offerings do not satisfy the college-level course requirements for this examination. •Applicants who submit evidence of having completed the eight statutory college-level courses required for the broker examination and license are eligible to take the salesperson examination without submitting further evidence of experience or education.
Applicants who submit evidence of having completed the eight statutory college-level courses required for the broker examination and license are eligible to take the salesperson examination without submitting further evidence of experience or education. •Courses must be three semester-units or four quarter-units at the college level. Courses must be completed prior to being scheduled for an examination. Copies of official transcripts are generally acceptable evidence of completed courses. Transcripts of other courses, submitted as equivalent course of study in lieu of the statutory courses, must be accompanied by an official course or catalog description in order to be evaluated.
Courses must be three semester-units or four quarter-units at the college level. Courses must be completed prior to being scheduled for an examination. Copies of official transcripts are generally acceptable evidence of completed courses. Transcripts of other courses, submitted as equivalent course of study in lieu of the statutory courses, must be accompanied by an official course or catalog description in order to be evaluated. •Broker qualification courses must be completed at an institution of higher learning accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or by a comparable regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, or by a private real estate school which has had its courses approved by the California Real Estate Commissioner.
Broker qualification courses must be completed at an institution of higher learning accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or by a comparable regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, or by a private real estate school which has had its courses approved by the California Real Estate Commissioner. •Courses completed through foreign institutions of higher learning must be evaluated by a foreign credentials evaluation service approved by the Department of Real Estate. See Examination Applicant Foreign Education Information (RE 223)Graphic: Denotes a PDF document.
Courses completed through foreign institutions of higher learning must be evaluated by a foreign credentials evaluation service approved by the Department of Real Estate. See Examination Applicant Foreign Education Information (RE 223)Graphic: Denotes a PDF document. •Applicants who have completed the eight college-level courses statutorily required for the broker examination and license are eligible to take the salesperson examination without providing further evidence of education or experience.
Applicants who have completed the eight college-level courses statutorily required for the broker examination and license are eligible to take the salesperson examination without providing further evidence of education or experience. Continuing Education Requirements
Salespersons Renewing for the First Time
Real estate salespersons who were licensed prior to 10/1/2007, and are renewing an original license for the first time, must complete five separate three-hour DRE-approved continuing education courses in Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing and Risk Management.
Those licensees who were licensed on or after 10/1/2007, and were required to have all three statutory/pre-licenses courses (RE Principles, RE Practice, and one additional course), must complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing education consisting of:
•Five separate three-hour courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing, and Risk Management;
Five separate three-hour courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing, and Risk Management; •A minimum of 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
A minimum of 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and •The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45 hours of continuing education may be related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses.
The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45 hours of continuing education may be related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses. Brokers Renewing for the First Time
Real estate brokers renewing an original license for the first time must complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing education consisting of:
•Five separate three-hour courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing, and Risk Management;
Five separate three-hour courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing, and Risk Management; •A minimum of 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
A minimum of 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and •The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45 hours of continuing education may be related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses.
The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45 hours of continuing education may be related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses. Salespersons and Brokers - Second & Subsequent Renewals
For subsequent renewals, all real estate brokers and salespersons must complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing education consisting of:
•Either 12 hours of continuing education courses in the following subjects: (Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, and Fair Housing) OR one six-hour course that covers the four mandatory subjects (Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, and Fair Housing);
Either 12 hours of continuing education courses in the following subjects: (Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, and Fair Housing) OR one six-hour course that covers the four mandatory subjects (Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, and Fair Housing); •One three-hour course in Risk Management; and
One three-hour course in Risk Management; and •At least 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
At least 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and •The remaining clock hours required to complete the 45 hours of continuing education may be related to either consumer service or consumer protection courses.
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