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California Real Estate Courses
California "The Basic" Package
Successful completion of the courses in this package and passing the end of course online exams satisfies the 135 hour Real Estate Salesperson requirement in California.
Includes:
1. Real Estate Principles (eBook): Agency, Contracts, Math, Appraisal and Finance.
2. Real Estate Practice (eBook): Marketing, Listing, Disclosures, Purchase Agreements, and Property Management.
3. Real Estate Finance (eBook): Intro to Finance, Lenders, Loan Types, Qualifying, Foreclosures, and Creative Financing Options.
4. Live Instructor Support: Every course comes with the support from an industry expert that can help answer questions you many have throughout the course.
5. 5-star Customer and Technical Support: Call anytime and a caring staff—customer service, course consultants, or tech support, will be happy to answer your questions and provide the support you need.
6. Real Estate Blog Subscription: Stay up-to-date on the latest real estate industry information and valuable resources.
7. OnCourse Learning Real Estate, formerly Career Webschool Quality Guarantee: In the instance that one of our students does not pass the state exam on the first try, OnCourse Learning Real Estate, formerly Career Webschool will reimburse that student for their second state exam fee. To be eligible for reimbursement, the student must take the state exam within 1 year of completing our course and must have also passed our course exam with a grade of at least 80%.
$89.00 BUNDLE
California Real Estate Prep xL
Prep xL by OnCourse Learning is a sophisticated exam prep tool that leverages adaptive learning technology to tailor study materials to meet your individual needs. Its personalized learning paths provide the optimal study experience to prepare you for the state-specific information on your upcoming California real estate license exam. This product should be used only after completion of the state pre-licensing course requirement.
Prep xL features:
- Customized study plan including daily goals that adapt based on activity throughout the system.
- Self-paced, comprehensive library of over 1,300 practice questions that will allow you to concentrate on specific topics based on your confidence and knowledge of the subject.
- Full-length, timed exams that simulate an actual testing environment.
- Real-time readiness data to track your progress and identify your strengths and areas of focus.
$79.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
California Salesperson Real Estate Textbooks
Please note that this is NOT a course. This package is specifically designed for those who purchased our Works or Basic package that contain only e-books and have decided to purchase the textbooks as well.
Purchasing these textbooks does not register you into a course. These are only textbooks - NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN. These textbooks are unregulated and supplemental only.
$90.00 BUNDLE
California "The Works" Package with Virtual Study Program
The California “Works” pre-license package will provide you with the required pre-license courses, instructor-led study webinars and exam prep tools—like Prep xL— that are guaranteed to take your study experience to the next level. Start your career in real estate on the right path with this comprehensive package.
Includes:
1. Real Estate Principles (eBook) - Agency, Contracts, Math, Appraisal and Finance.
2. Real Estate Practice (eBook) - Marketing, Listing, Disclosures, Purchase Agreements, and Property Management.
3. Real Estate Finance (eBook) - Intro to Finance, Lenders, Loan Types, Qualifying, Foreclosures, and Creative Financing Options.
4. California Real Estate Prep xL: A sophisticated exam prep tool that leverages adaptive learning technology to tailor study materials to meet your individual needs. It utilizes customized study plans, comprehensive practice questions, full-length simulated tests and real-time data to help prepare you for the state-specific information on your upcoming California real estate license exam.
5. National Real Estate Exam Prep: The SMART Guide to Passing: Includes the ten crucial topics found on all testing service exams as well as the majority of state exams. Additional highlights include (2) 100 question practice exams (one for salesperson and one for broker). All in all, our exam prep covers 1,000 questions on real estate content.
6. MathMaster (online): There's no need to be afraid of tackling math problems. The purpose of this is to give you the tools and expertise to "master" real estate math. Students will love the hands-on practice problems and detailed, clear descriptions of the purpose, use and formulas.
7. California Exam Prep (eBook): Covers state specific exam questions.
8. National Virtual Study Program: Do you learn better in a live setting? The Virtual Study Program bridges the gap between live and online learning to give you added support of an expert instructor. Join this live 8-week webinar series to dive into national topics and help you to succeed on your real estate exam.
9. California Virtual Study Program: Each state has unique laws and requirements in the real estate industry. This live webinar series gives you an added advantage to learn more about important California specific topics, guidance of an expert real estate instructor and opportunity to communicate with your peers.
10. Live Instructor Support: Every course comes with the support from an industry expert that can help answer questions you many have throughout the course.
11. 5-star Customer and Technical Support: Call anytime and a caring staff—customer service, course consultants, or tech support, will be happy to answer your questions and provide the support you need.
12. Real Estate Blog Subscription: Stay up-to-date on the latest real estate industry information and valuable resources.
13. OnCourse Learning Real Estate, formerly Career Webschool Quality Guarantee: In the instance that one of our students does not pass the state exam on the first try, OnCourse Learning Real Estate, formerly Career Webschool will reimburse that student for their second state exam fee. To be eligible for reimbursement, the student must take the state exam within 1 year of completing our course and must have also passed our course exam with a grade of at least 80%.
$279.00 BUNDLE
California "The Works Deluxe" Package with Virtual Study Program
Set yourself up for success with the “Works Deluxe” package! Get the required pre-license online courses and a variety of tools to prepare for the state exam and your new career. From our state-of-the-art exam prep tool—Prep xL— to textbooks, instructor-led study webinars and our quality guarantee, you can’t go wrong with this all-inclusive package.
Includes:
1. Real Estate Principles (Book & eBook): Agency, Contracts, Math, Appraisal and Finance.
2. Real Estate Practice (Book & eBook): Marketing, Listing, Disclosures, Purchase Agreements, and Property Management.
3. Real Estate Finance (Book & eBook): - Intro to Finance, Lenders, Loan Types, Qualifying, Foreclosures, and Creative Financing Options.
4. California Real Estate Prep xL: A sophisticated exam prep tool that leverages adaptive learning technology to tailor study materials to meet your individual needs. It utilizes customized study plans, comprehensive practice questions, full-length simulated tests and real-time data to help prepare you for the state-specific information on your upcoming California real estate license exam.
5. National Real Estate Exam Prep: The SMART Guide to Passing: Includes the ten crucial topics found on all testing service exams as well as the majority of state exams. Additional highlights include (2) 100 question practice exams (one for salesperson and one for broker). All in all, our exam prep covers 1,000 questions on real estate content.
6. MathMaster (online): There's no need to be afraid of tackling math problems. The purpose of this is to give you the tools and expertise to "master" real estate math. Students will love the hands-on practice problems and detailed, clear descriptions of the purpose, use and formulas.
7. California Exam Prep (eBook): Covers state specific exam questions.
8. National Virtual Study Program: Do you learn better in a live setting? The Virtual Study Program bridges the gap between live and online learning to give you added support of an expert instructor. Join this live 8-week webinar series to dive into national topics and help you to succeed on your real estate exam.
9. California Virtual Study Program: Each state has unique laws and requirements in the real estate industry. This live webinar series gives you an added advantage to learn more about important California specific topics, guidance of an expert real estate instructor and opportunity to communicate with your peers.
10. Live Instructor Support: Every course comes with the support from an industry expert that can help answer questions you many have throughout the course.
11. 5-star Customer and Technical Support: Call anytime and a caring staff—customer service, course consultants, or tech support, will be happy to answer your questions and provide the support you need.
12. Real Estate Blog Subscription: Stay up-to-date on the latest real estate industry information and valuable resources.
13. OnCourse Learning Real Estate, formerly Career Webschool Quality Guarantee: In the instance that one of our students does not pass the state exam on the first try, OnCourse Learning Real Estate, formerly Career Webschool will reimburse that student for their second state exam fee. To be eligible for reimbursement, the student must take the state exam within 1 year of completing our course and must have also passed our course exam with a grade of at least 80%.
$359.00 BUNDLE
California Virtual Study Program
The California Virtual Study Program is a way for students from California to get added local support they need from an instructor in a live webinar environment. It bridges the gap between live and online learning in order to best prepare students to succeed on the exam and in their real estate careers. Weekly sessions will cover topics specifically for the California real estate license exam.
Please note: the Virtual Study Program is non-refundable.
$99.00 ONLINE - WEBINAR
California Appraisal Courses
Basic Appraisal Principles
Gain a foundation in appraisal principles. This course is an introduction to topics including legal considerations, what influences the value of real estate, real property concepts and characteristics, principles of economics, types of value and real estate markets and analysis, ethical considerations and highest and best use. This 30 hour course fulfills the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the levels of Trainee up to Licensed Appraiser.
$349.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
Basic Appraisal Procedures
Want thorough insight into the process of valuation? Then this course is for you! During this 30-hour curriculum, students will learn the three approaches used by appraisers to reach the opinion of value (income capitalization, sales comparison and cost) and how to derive multipliers and rates. Also included is a guide through the sales comparison approach, which is comprised of checking the validity of information, organizing a comparative analysis, making adjustments, selecting comparison units, and how to conducting market research and reconciliation. Students will enjoy the hands-on completion of crucial sections of an appraisal report as well as gain insight into property description, design basics and construction. This course fulfills 30 hours of Real Property Appraisal Qualification Criteria for the levels of Trainee to Licensed Appraiser. It is advised to complete the Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses before taking this course.
$349.00 ONLINE – SELF PACED
California 75-Hour Real Estate Property Appraiser Trainee Package
Complete with 75 hours of the new Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for California, this package includes three courses: Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, and the 2018-2019 15-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course. Also included in this package is the USPAP Manual eBook.
$749.00 BUNDLE
California Real Estate Career
License Process for California
California Real Estate License Requirements
Learn about the real estate education needs for licensing and renewal in your state. Licensing Board/Commission:
Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE)
Requirements:
Education required for a real estate salesperson license in the state of California: successful completion of three college-level courses. These courses must include Real Estate Principles and Real Estate Practice, as well as one of the following 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 and Common Interest Developments.
Education required for a real estate broker license in the state of California: successful completion of the following eight statutorily required college-level courses: Real Estate Practice, Legal Aspects of Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Appraisal and Real Estate Economics or Accounting.* They must also complete three of the following courses: Real Estate Principles, Business Law, Property Management, Escrow, 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 and Common Interest Developments.
*Note: If both Real Estate Economics and Accounting are taken, only two courses from the above group are required.
Reciprocity:
California has no reciprocity with any other state to allow a waiver of any of the requirements to obtain a license. In applying for the real estate broker or salesperson examination, evidence of completion (i.e. transcripts) of the statutory courses in out-of-state institutions is acceptable if the institution is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or a comparable regional accrediting entity, and each course counts as three semester-units of credit or four quarter-units of credit. Courses completed through foreign institutions of higher learning must be evaluated by a foreign credentials evaluation service approved by the Bureau of Real Estate.
Unless prior approval has been granted by the California Real Estate Commissioner, no private vocational real estate school outside the State of California may grant credit for the required prelicense courses. Out-of-state residents must file a Consent to Service of Process with the California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE). This form must be completed, signed, notarized and submitted to the CalBRE with the original or renewal application.
Brokers must maintain a California business address if engaging in business in California. If not engaging in business in California, brokers must also file an Out-of-State Broker Acknowledgment.
Salespersons must be licensed with a California broker if engaging in business in California.
Applicants for a California real estate license must submit one set of classifiable fingerprints, acceptable to the State Department of Justice (DOJ). Applicants who reside outside of California must submit their fingerprints directly to the CalBRE. A fingerprint card (FBI Applicant FD-258 Rev 3/10) will be provided to all out-of-state applicants with the original license application. It should be taken to a local law enforcement agency for completion. The appropriate fingerprint fee must be submitted to the CalBRE with the completed fingerprint card, original license application, and license fee.
Continuing Education (CE) and License Renewal Requirements:
California real estate licenses must be renewed every four years from the date on the license. License renewal requires the completion of 45 clock hours of CalBRE-approved real estate CE consisting of: one 8-hour survey course that covers the five required subjects (Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing, Management & Supervision and Risk Management); OR 15 hours of continuing education courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, Fair Housing, Management & Supervision and Risk Management. Additionally agents must complete at least 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses, and can meet the 45-clock-hour requirement with any real estate classes related to either consumer service or consumer protection.
California Appraisal Career
License Process for California
California Real Estate Appraisal Licensing Requirements
Learn about the appraisal education needs for licensing and renewal in California.
The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the California Board of Real Estate Appraisers. The information provided below can be found on the Board’s website. However, we recommend you contact the Board for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.
Licensure Levels
• Trainee License
• Residential License
• Certified Residential License
• Certified General License
Licensure Requirements to Become an Appraiser
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Proved proof of legal presence in the United States
• Must be of good moral character
• Must meet the educational requirement for the applying level of appraiser licensure • Must meet the experience requirement for the applying level of appraiser licensure • For Certified Residential level: A minimum of an Associate’s Degree OR 21 college semester hours in specific subject matters is also required
• For Certified General level: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree OR 30 college semester hours in specific subject matters is also required
• Satisfactory completion of the state examination
• Submit application, required documents, and associated fees
Appraiser School Education Requirements
• 150 hours for the Trainee which consist of the following appraiser courses: Basic Appraisal Principles (30 hours), Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 hours), 15 Hour National USPAP Course or its equivalent (15 hours), Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use (15 hours), Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (15 hours), Residential Report Writing and Case Studies (15 Hours), Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approach (30 hours) • 150 hours for the Residential Licensed Appraiser which include the same hour requirement as the Trainee level
• 200 Hours for the Certified Residential Appraiser which consist of the same 150 hours of Licensed Appraiser education AND: Statistics, Modeling and Finance (15 hours), Advanced Residential Application and Case Studies (15 hours), Appraisal Subject Matter Electives (20 hours)
• 300 hours for the Certified General Appraiser which includes the same 200 hours for the Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser education AND: General Appraiser Sales Comparison and Income Approach (15 hours), General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach (15 hours), General Appraiser Income Approach (45 hours), General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies (10 hours), General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use (15 hours)
Experience Requirements for Becoming an Appraiser
• Trainee – no work experience requirement
• Residential Licensed Appraiser – 2000 hours in not less than 12 months
• Certified Residential Appraiser – 2500 hours in at least 30 months
• Certified General Appraiser – 3000 hours in at least 30 months with at least 1500 hours of experience in non-residential appraisals
Continuing Education Requirements for Appraiser License Renewal
• A full CE Renewal is the second renewal after the beginning of your CE Cycle. The required education for this renewal includes the 7-hour National USPAP Update Course taken in your USPAP-only renewal (above), but also must have an additional 7-hour National USPAP Update Course taken within the second 2 years of the license term and a 4-hour Laws and Regs course
• Those three appraiser courses total 18 of the 56 hours required for the CE Cycle, leaving 38 hours of electives. In order to avoid a potential lapse in your license renewal applications should be submitted 90 days prior to your expiration date
• All acceptable continuing education appraiser classes must be taken within the licensees CE Cycle. A licensees original CE Cycle start date will begin with the issuance date of their initial license, and normally runs for a period of four years provided the USPAP Renewal is not renewed on a late basis. The ending date of a CE Cycle will be the expiration date of the CE Renewal. The CE Cycle then starts over and the licensees new CE Cycle Start date will be the issuance date of the CE Renewal
