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Keep find answers to common questions about obtaining your real estate license.

Getting your real estate license is easy. You must select a reputable and approved correspondence course provider to ensure you are enrolling in the correct courses to apply for your salespersons real estate license. Second, it is imperative that you choose the best program suited to your learning style, meaning online versus classroom.

You’ll need to complete three DRE approved college level courses passing the final exams with a 60% or better to receive a certificate of completion. Last, you will then need to pass the California state exam with a 70% or better to obtain your real estate license.
You can attend our 12-week live or live stream UNLIMITED Group Study Coaching classes as many times as you would like until you pass your California state exam. You may also attend as many 1-Day Live or live stream Prep courses as needed until you are confident in taking and passing the state examination.
Agent Real Estate Schools will schedule 1 on 1 appointments with you for all our training locations to assist in the application completion and submission processes. With application processing times taking up to 8 weeks, we want to be sure your application is signed by the broker for faster processing and onboarding times as well as accurately completed before mailing to the department of real estate.
The step by step process is as follows; Decide to enroll now, complete your pre-licensing course work, apply for your sales persons license and state exam, prepare by studying 1100+ practice questions for the California state exam, take the 1-Day Live Prep Course to prepare you for taking the state exam, and join Keller Williams as your brokerage of choice.
By attending our local career-night you will qualify for discounts on both our Fast Track online and Group Study coaching programs. Ask for the discount code!
There are many opportunities to work while obtaining your real estate license. We strongly encourage you to participate in a local career-night and bring your resume to share with the leadership team. As you introduce yourself express your interest to work while getting your real estate license. Your other option is to e-mail your resume to [email protected] and we will happily pass your resume to a local office near you.
Taking the 1-day prep course teaches you studying techniques, how to find the right answers to their questions and much more than you learned in your pre-licensing coursework. It’s about strategy and technique over the content that you've studied for three months or more! We know you understand the content, now it's important to summarize as much of the complex concepts a possible that we know will be covered on the state test.
You reschedule your test date and we apply better studying techniques, like practicing our 1100+ state exam questions, taking the prep course within 48 hours of your test date and taking an early morning test instead of the afternoon appointments.

To sit for your real estate salesperson exam, you must first complete three college-level courses which are: 

  1. Real Estate Principles, and 

  1. Real Estate Practice, and 

  1. One of the following 12 courses: 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 

For proper credit, college courses must be either three semester units or four quarter units 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 approved by the Department of Real Estate are a minimum of 45 hours in length. Copies of official transcripts are generally acceptable evidence of completed courses.  

If you completed comparable college courses, submit your transcript along with an official course or catalog description. It will be evaluated for equivalency and determination of credit. Please note, continuing education offerings do not satisfy the college-level course requirements for this examination. 

If you happen to be a member of the California State Bar, you are statutorily exempt from the college-level course requirements. However, you must provide a photocopy of both sides of a California State Bar membership card as evidence of admission to practice Law in California. 

Should you provide a transcript showing evidence of having completed the eight statutory college-level courses required for the broker examination and license, you are not required to provide further evidence of experience or education to sit for the salesperson exam. 

If you attended college outside of the United States, the courses must be evaluated by a foreign credentials evaluation service approved by the Department of Real Estate. See Examination Applicant Foreign Education Information (RE 223) . 

At this time, no. However, you may qualify for a Military Discount. Please call (858) 329-0999 for more information.
Yes! A three-month payment plan option is available for both the Group Study and Fast Track programs. Select this option at check out.
Participating Keller Williams Realty franchises reimburse you 100% for the cost of the real estate course at the close of your first real estate transaction.

Age:  

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

 

Residence:  

A California resident. 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. For further information, see Avoid Potential Denial of Your License Application (RE 229) and Application Eligibility Information (RE 222). 

 

Education: 

Successful completion of three college-level courses is required to qualify for a real estate salesperson examination. See FAQ: “What courses do I need to take to get my real estate license?” 

Our training facilities are located in Southern California in San Diego, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and Los Angeles County.
Although much cheaper than buying a franchise or starting many other types of businesses, getting into real estate does have some costs. The training program fee starts at $399.00. In addition, there are fees for the real estate sales person application, exam and live scan (fingerprints) required Department of Real Estate (DRE) of an additional $375.00.
Make the decision as to which course format is better suited for your learning style: audio-visual or reading-writing. Then navigate to the course selection page on the main menu and proceed with registration.

Successful completion of three college-level courses is required to qualify for a real estate salesperson examination: 

 

  1. Real Estate Principles, and 

  1. Real Estate Practice, and 

  1. One course from the following list: 

  1. Real Estate Appraisal 

  1. Property Management 

  1. Real Estate Finance 

  1. Real Estate Economics 

  1. Legal Aspects of Real Estate 

  1. Real Estate Office Administration 

  1. General Accounting 

  1. Business Law 

  1. Escrows 

  1. Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending 

  1. Computer Applications in Real Estate 

  1. Common Interest Developments 

There’s a lot of different avenues available to you in the real estate industry. Some you may not even be aware of. Now is the time to attend one of our career night events where you can ask real world questions of seasoned veterans who share their knowledge and experience with you on what to expect.
Once you have completed your courses, which can be done in as soon as 54 days, you will then submit your application to the Department of Real Estate (DRE). Their processing time is around 60 days. Therefore, you can expect to be ready to sit for your salesperson test in about 120 days.
Attend a Career Day where you can ask real world questions of seasoned veterans who share their knowledge and experience with you on what to expect and learn of all the different avenues available to you in the real estate industry.
Yes. Just keep in mind working part-time, you can expect part time results / income.
The sky is the limit. Your income is determined by your focus, passion and working smart (on income-producing activities).
6-12 months cost of living expense reserves. Your first transaction may take a few months to close, and you be paid.
Find clients to work with and participate in the New Agent Coaching Program. This program helps you successfully launch your career.
You should know your education has just begun. The most successful agents continually learn by attending classes and participating in industry events. They also stay abreast of the marketplace by being actively involved in caravans, tours, and office meetings.
In a word, No.
Every four years.

Expedite the processing of your license and examination through the easy-to-use, paperless, interactive e-licensing online system offered by the California Department of Real Estate (CalDRE). Go to https://secure.dre.ca.gov/elicensing/ and register to get started. 

The state has physical locations that are all using digital testing systems. For addresses and other information, click here. 

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12 months. If you should miss the deadline, extension fees will apply.
We have a 30-day full refund policy.