Q: What is the California real estate license course
A: The California real estate license course is a state mandated education requirement consisting of three college level courses totaling 135 hours of instruction. These courses are Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one elective such as Real Estate Finance, Legal Aspects of Real Estate, or Real Estate Appraisal. All courses must be completed through a provider approved by the California Department of Real Estate before an individual may sit for the salesperson licensing exam.
Q: How long does it take to complete the California real estate license course
A: The 135 hour requirement can be completed in as little as two to four weeks with full time study or six to eight weeks with part time study. Courses are available online or in person and are self paced in most approved programs.
Q: Are all three courses required
A: Yes. California law requires completion of all three courses, each at 45 hours, for a total of 135 hours. No exemptions are granted for prior education or experience.
Q: Can I take the courses out of state
A: No. The courses must be approved by the California Department of Real Estate. While they may be taken online from anywhere, the education provider must be DRE approved and the curriculum must meet California specific content standards.
Q: Do I need to pass exams for each course
A: Yes. Each course includes a final examination that must be passed to receive a certificate of completion. These certificates are required when applying to take the state licensing exam.
Q: Does Certilyst offer the California real estate license course
A: Certilyst does not provide prelicensing education. However Certilyst offers comprehensive exam preparation for the California real estate licensing exam with practice questions, timed simulations, and content aligned to the official DRE exam outline. This preparation is designed to build on the knowledge gained from your approved prelicensing courses.
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For official course and licensing requirements visit the California Department of Real Estate at www.dre.ca.gov