Course Goals:

This course is designed to give the licensee a comprehensive understanding of the law of agency as it applies to the practice of real estate in today's market. The basic concepts of agency law are presented. The discussion of agency law is based upon both the Common Law concepts of agency and also the California codification and expansion of agency law concepts. The fiduciary duties of the licensee are emphasized. Attention is also focused on the historical development of agency as it applies to the real estate industry. In this discussion, the concepts of seller representation, buyer representation and dual agency are examined in the context of modern brokerage practice. The specific requirements of the California Agency disclosure law and procedures are also presented.

Course Materials:

The course contains approximately 51 pages of text, plus two appendices and four section quizzes. The section quizzes, cover page, first four introductory pages and appendices are not counted as course text content. The course is divided into five sections and two appendixes. A review quiz of five questions follows Sections 1 through 4. A quiz score of 60% or greater is required prior to being allowed to proceed to the next course section. A final examination is required at the end of the course. The final examination consists of 35 questions in both true or false format and multiple choice format. A test score of 75% or greater is required for course completion. The final examination is not downloadable or printable. It has a time limit of 90 minutes, after which all unanswered questions will be marked wrong. The student will be notified of the number of questions answered correctly after final examination has been completed. The final exam test results will not be displayed to the student.

Course Evaluation:

After completing this course you are encouraged to complete the California Department of Real Estate's course evaluation form. This form is accessible on the Course Details page after passing the final exam or by clicking here.

Course Goals:

This course is designed to give the licensee a comprehensive understanding of California law relating to the handling of client trust funds. The concept of trust funds is discussed along with the rules and regulations relating to the handling of such trust funds. Specific attention is focused on the trust fund account and the liability associated with managing the account. Particular attention is placed on trust fund violations relating to commingling and trust fund conversion. A detailed discussion of the various types of permitted trust fund accounting records is presented along with suggested good record keeping procedures. Since the majority of DRE audit violations relate to trust funds, a great deal of attention is focused on the DRE audit and the possible penalties for violation of the California Real Estate Law and the Commissioner's Regulations relating to trust funds. Finally, the student is presented with a series of trust fund transactions in the form of a case study. The case study outlines the various steps in properly recording the trust fund transactions and demonstrates how the transactions are entered on DRE columnar system forms. Once a student has completed this course, a working knowledge of trust fund handling and record keeping requirements will assist the student in staying in compliance with the California trust funds laws.

Course Materials:

The course contains approximately 51 pages of text and two appendices. The section quizzes, cover page and first four pages are not counted as course text content. The course is divided into seven sections and two appendices. A review quiz of five questions follows Sections 1 through 6. A quiz score of 60% or greater is required prior to being allowed to proceed to the next course section. At the end of the course, a final examination is required. The final examination consists of 35 questions, in both true or false format and multiple choice format. A test score of 75% or greater is required for course completion. A test score of 75% or greater is required for course completion. The final examination is not downloadable or printable. The student will be notified of the number of questions answered correctly after the final examination has been completed. The final exam test results will not be displayed to the student.

Course Evaluation:

After completing this course you are encouraged to complete the California Department of Real Estate's course evaluation form. This form is accessible on the Course Details page after passing the final exam or by clicking here.

Course Goals:

The course emphasizes that the standards of ethical conduct in the practice of real estate are based upon the National Association of Realtor's® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and upon federal and state laws governing conduct applicable to the practice of real estate. The concept of misrepresentation and all of its implications to the daily practice of real estate is discussed in detail. The course is organized in three major topic areas: The licensee's ethical conduct with respect to clients and customers, the licensee's duty to the public and the licensee's duties to fellow Realtor (s). A detailed discussion of specific ethical conduct under each of these three general categories will give the licensee an excellent basis upon which to conduct an ethical practice of real estate.

Course Materials:

This course is composed of approximately 78 pages of text, including two appendixes. The section quizzes, cover page and first four pages are not counted as course text content. The course is divided into five sections and two appendixes. A review quiz of five questions follows Sections 1 through 4. A quiz score of 60% or greater is required prior to being allowed to proceed to the next course section. At the end of the course a final examination is required. The final examination consists of 40 questions, of which 34 questions in a true or false format and six are in a multiple choice format. A test score of 75% or greater is required for course completion. The final examination is not downloadable or printable The student will be notified of the number of questions answered correctly after final examination has been completed. The final exam test results will not be displayed to the student.

Course Goals:

This course is designed to give a historical overview of the Federal Fair Housing Laws and an in-depth discussion of the individual laws and their application to the practice of real estate. A discussion of the State of California Fair Housing laws is also included. The course emphasizes anti-discriminatory conduct which all licensees should practice. The course concludes by discussing the voluntary affirmative action marketing program (VAMA) and why promoting fair housing laws is a positive force at work in California and throughout the nation.

Course Materials:

This course is composed of approximately 43 pages of text and review quizzes following each course section. The course is divided into 7 sections. A review quiz of 5 questions follows sections 1 through 7. A quiz score of 60% or greater is required prior to being allowed to proceed to the next course section. At the end of the course, a final examination is required. The final examination consists of 40 questions in both true/false format and multiple choice format. A test score of 75% or greater is required for course completion. The final examination is not downloadable or printable. It has a time limit of 90 minutes, after which all unanswered questions will be marked wrong. The student will be notified of the number of questions answered correctly after the final examination has been completed. The final exam test results will not be displayed to the student.

Course Details:

This course provides 3 hours of continuing education in the category of Fair Housing. The price of the course may be less if purchased as a part of a course offering package. Refunds for this course are subject to the refund policy set forth in OnlineEd's terms of service.

Course Evaluation:

After completing this course you are encouraged to complete the California Department of Real Estate's course evaluation form. This form is accessible on the Course Details page after passing the final exam or by clicking here.

Course Goals:

This course is designed to demonstrate that risk management should be viewed as a positive strategy that will provide for increased profits. Any risk that develops into a problem will necessarily cost money to solve. The course introduces the student to the concept of risk and potential consequences that risk presents if not managed properly. The student is introduced to the three main areas of legal liability: contract, tort and violation of law. Then the specific major areas of risk are discussed in detail. These risks are grouped for discussion purposes under agency, fair housing, environmental issues and anti-trust law. The course also provides the student with a strategy, which if followed, will assist the licensee in minimizing risk and thereby increasing profit.

Course Details:

This course provides 6 hours of continuing education credit with 3 hours applying to the category of risk management and 3 hours applying to the category of consumer protection. The price of the course may vary if purchased as a part of a course offering package. Refunds for this course are subject to the refund policy set forth in OnlineEd's terms of service.

This course is composed of approximately 96 pages of text and review quizzes following each course chapter. The course is divided into 6 chapters. A review quiz of 7 questions follows chapters 1 through 6. A quiz score of 70% or greater is required prior to being allowed to proceed to the quiz for the next course section. The 7 quiz questions are selected from a bank of questions and may be in either true/false, multiple choice or fill in the blank format. If the quiz is not passed the first time, 7 more questions are selected from the bank of questions at random. A score of 70% will be required prior to being allowed to proceed to the quiz for the next course chapter. All review exercises are open book. At the end of the course, a final examination is required. The final examination consists of 40 questions and is open book. The questions are selected at random from a bank of final exam questions. The questions may be in either in a true/false, multiple choice or fill in the blank format. The specific mix of questions will be selected by onlineEd's testing software. A test score of 75% or greater is required for course completion. The final exam must be completed in 60 minutes. All unanswered questions at the end of the 60 minute period will be graded as incorrect. The final examination is not downloadable or printable. The student will be notified of the number of questions answered correctly after the final examination has been completed. The final exam test results will not be displayed to the student.

Course Evaluation:

After completing this course you are encouraged to complete the California Department of Real Estate's course evaluation form. This form is accessible on the Course Details page after passing the final exam or by clicking here.

Course Goals:

This course is designed to give the licensee a comprehensive understanding of the many issues regarding disclosure in the practice of real estate in California. The common law fiduciary duty of disclosure is explored along with the trend towards more expansive disclosure standards as set forth in the Easton case and the California Civil Code. Discussed in detail are the Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement, the Natural Hazards Disclosure requirements and the numerous other disclosures that are required when real property is sold or transfers. California Agency disclosure requirements and procedures are also examined in detail along with detailed discussion of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, disclosures required under the Subdivision Lands Act and the various disclosures required when financing real property. Upon completion of this course, the licensee will have a comprehensive knowledge and checklist of potential disclosures that should be made in a California real estate transaction.

Course Materials:

This course contains approximately 130 pages of text, which includes two appendices. The section quizzes, cover page and first four pages are not counted as course text content. The course is divided into nine sections and two appendixes. A review quiz of five questions follows Sections 1 through 8. A quiz score of 60% or greater is required prior to being allowed to proceed to the next course section. A final examination is required at the end of the course. The final examination consists of 75 questions, of which 64 questions are in a true or false format and 11 are in a multiple choice format. A test score of 75% or greater is required for course completion. The final examination is not downloadable or printable. The student will be notified of the number of questions answered correctly after final examination has been completed. The final exam test results will not be displayed to the student.

Course Goals:

This course is designed to give a detailed discussion of the items that may be included in a professional home inspection report. California Real Estate Inspector's Association standards are discussed along with the common characteristics of most inspection reports and inspection procedures. This course is organized by looking at the structure from the exterior, the interior, the major house systems and environmental hazards. The course also examines the role of the licensee in the inspection process, the seller and agent property disclosure requirements and the buyer's obligations with respect to reliance upon a seller's representations as to the condition of the property.

Course Materials:

This course is composed of approximately 55 pages of text and review quizzes following each course chapter. The course is divided into 5 chapters. A review quiz of 7 questions follows chapters 1 through 5. A quiz score of 70% or greater is required prior to being allowed to proceed to the quiz for the next course section. The 7 quiz questions are selected from a bank of questions and may be in either true/false, multiple choice or fill in the blank format. If the quiz is not passed the first time, 7 more questions are selected from the bank of questions at random. A score of 70% will be required prior to being allowed to proceed to the quiz for the next course chapter. All review exercises are open book. At the end of the course, a final examination is required. The final examination consists of 35 questions and is open book. The questions are selected at random from a bank of final exam questions. The questions may be in either in a true/false, multiple choice or fill in the blank format. The specific mix of questions will be selected by onlineEd's testing software. A test score of 75% or greater is required for course completion. The final exam must be completed in 60 minutes. All unanswered questions at the end of the 60 minute period will be graded as incorrect. The final examination is not downloadable or printable. The student will be notified of the number of questions answered correctly after the final examination has been completed. The final exam test results will not be displayed to the student.

Course Details

This course provides 4 hours of continuing education credit with all hours applying to the category of consumer protection. The cost of the course may be less than the price stated on this page if purchased as a part of a package. Refunds for this course are subject to the refund policy set forth in OnlineEd's terms of service. The terms of service statement can be found on the OnlineEd "Legal" page, linked from the bottom of any OnlineEd page.

Course Evaluation:

After completing this course you are encouraged to complete the California Department of Real Estate course evaluation form. This form will be accessable after you complete the final exam.

Course Goals:

This course is designed to give the licensee a comprehensive understanding of the many environmental issues that frequently arise in today's residential real estate transaction. A discussion of lead, asbestos, radon, molds and fungi, VOCs, potable water supply, clandestine drug labs, and underground storage tanks informs the student of the nature of the environmental hazard, the methods available to detect the hazard and possible abatement methods and procedures. Included in the discussion of each environmental hazard are practice tips for the licensee which will assist the licensee in dealing with the specific hazard in the residential transaction.

Course Materials:

This course contains approximately 140 pages of text, which includes three appendices. The section quizzes, cover page and first four pages are not counted as course text content. The course is divided into ten sections and three appendixes. A review quiz of five questions follows Sections 1 through 9. A quiz score of 60% or greater is required prior to being allowed to proceed to the next course section. A final examination is required at the end of the course. The final examination consists of 90 questions, of which 65 questions are in a true or false format and 25 are in a multiple choice format. A test score of 75% or greater is required for course completion. The final examination is not downloadable or printable The student will be notified of the number of questions answered correctly after final examination has been completed. The final exam test results will not be displayed to the student.