How to get a California real estate license
To be licensed as a real estate salesperson, you must take three 45-hour pre-license courses. For a California real estate broker license, you need two years of experience as a salesperson and must complete eight 45-hour California real estate broker pre-license courses. DRE Sponsor #S0683California Real Estate Salesperson Pre-License Training [Standard]
All-in-one package to obtain a CA real estate license.
$204.00
California Real Estate BROKER Pre-License Training
Complete 5-course package required for supervisory broker prelicensing.
$299.00
+ $20.00 Shipping and Handling
California Real Estate Salesperson Pre-License Training [Premium]
Our comprehensive California real estate pre-license bundle includes everything you need for success including textbooks, exam prep, and instructor support.
$350.00
California Real Estate Salesperson Pre-License Training [Basic]
Our CA salesperson pre-license training package includes everything you need to get a real estate license.
$99.00
California Real Estate Practice
This pre-license course fulfills the 45-hour Real Estate Practice education requirement to obtain a real estate license in California.
$69.00
California Real Estate Principles
This California Real Estate Principles course is a required class to obtain a real estate license. Conveniently get your training started today with OnlineEd.
$69.00
The California Real Estate Law Course fulfills the 45-hour elective education requirement to get a real estate salesperson license. Get started with OnlineEd.
$69.00
California Real Estate License Exam Prep
Our California real estate exam prep course prepares you for the state exam with 1600 practice questions, online flashcards, and a full real estate exam simulator.
$99.00
California Introduction to Escrow
Take this escrow training online at OnlineEd. This introduction to escrow course for the state of California includes sample escrow procedures and forms.
$65.00
California Property Management
Online, self-study California Property Management course for real estate pre-license education.
$65.00
California Real Estate Appraisal - Principles & Procedures
This textbook correspondence course teaches real estate appriasal as part of a California salesperson or broker pre-license education.
$65.00
California Real Estate Economics
Our CA real estate economics textbook includes 45 hrs. of reading material and exercise sets. Complete this broker pre-licensing course from OnlineEd.
$65.00
California Real Estate Finance and Loan Brokering
The California Real Estate Finance & Loan Brokering course educates on the history, function, & issues in real estate financing. Learn more at OnlineEd.
$65.00
How to renew your California real estate license
Complete 45 hours of California real estate continuing education every 4 years. Salespersons renewing for the first time should take our Ed-Pak 45 SALESPERSON renewal package. All others should take Ed-Pak 45 SUBSEQUENT. DRE Sponsor #6347Ed-Pak 45 - Salesperson for California Real Estate Continuing Education
For first-time salesperson license renewals.
$47.65
$52.94
Ed-Pak 45 - SUBSEQUENT License Renewal for California Real Estate
For all renewals except for first-time salesperson renewals.
$47.65
$52.94
Ed-Pak 37 for California Real Estate Continuing Education
Licensed as an MLO? Get just the hours you need at a discount with this special package. Intended for persons that already have 8 hours of NMLS credit with us.
$38.70 $43.00
This Nine Hour Survey course is a DRE-approved course for second and subsequent renewals. This course highlights important concepts relating to the DRE-required core topics.
$14.40 $16.00
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.
$10.80 $12.00
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.
$10.80 $12.00
This course is designed to demonstrate that risk management should be viewed as a positive strategy that will provide for increased profits. The course introduces the student to the concept of risk and potential consequences that risk presents if not managed properly.
$10.80 $12.00
This course is designed to give the licensee a comprehensive overview of buyer agency. The history of the shift from mandatory sub-agency to buyer representation which converted the buyer from a customer to a client is discussed in great detail.
$9.00 $10.00
California Water Rights, Rules, and Regulations
In this course, we will cover the information that a real estate agent should know about surface and groundwater. The course is aimed at real estate professionals working in California and will focus on understanding the laws, regulations, and unique situations of that state.
$9.00 $10.00
This course emphasizes how ethical licensee behavior promotes honesty and public trust in the real estate industry.
$9.00 $10.00
This course emphasizes how ethical licensee behavior promotes honesty and public trust in the real estate industry.
$9.00 $10.00
This course will describe why “going Green” matters, the different kinds of green certification labels, what a green label can do for a home, the basic descriptions and benefits of a handful of green improvements, what the costs and benefits of green certified housing are, and what resources both the licensee and their customers can use to dive deeper into the world of sustainable housing and real estate.
$9.00 $10.00
This course provides a survey of non-traditional mortgage products. Although real estate agents do not originate mortgage loans, understanding what mortgage products are available to clients will help real estate licensees provide a better client experience. It will also provide awareness of potential difficulties in the real estate transaction when clients opt for non-traditional mortgages.
$9.00 $10.00
Property management is a specialized field within the general practice of real estate. It is unique in that licensed as well as unlicensed persons may be involved in various aspects of the property management business. In this continuing education course, we'll introduce the basics of property management, discuss property manager responsibilities, explain the general requirements for operating a residential property management business in California, illustrate proper management of trust funds for property owners, and review the challenges of commercial property management.
$9.00 $10.00
Protect Your Clients - A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity
In this course, you will learn about cybersecurity, cyber threats, and responses to those threats. The course is broken into three overarching sections: Reasons for Cybersecurity, Types of Cyber threats, and Cyber responses.
$9.00 $10.00
Learn how to handle various real estate contracts and clauses in this DRE-approved real estate continuing education course. Includes downloadable PDF and certificate.
$7.20 $8.00
The Residential Property Inspection Process
This course is designed to give a detailed discussion of the items which 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.
$7.20 $8.00
Learn the different forms of agency relationships and creation in this DRE-approved real estate continuing education course. Includes downloadable PDF and certificate.
$5.40 $6.00
Broker Management and Supervision of Salespersons
This real estate managing broker & supervision course fulfills 3 hours of CA DRE continuing education credit. Renew your CA real estate broker license online.
$5.40 $6.00
Meets 2023+ California Fair Housing education requirement.
$5.40 $6.00
Implicit Bias - A Deeper Look into Bias in Real Estate
Learn how implicit bias can affect you and your clients.
$5.40 $6.00
This course is designed to give the licensee a comprehensive understanding of California law relating to the handling of client trust funds.
$5.40 $6.00
Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
Learn how to sell expensive luxury homes and market to high-end clients.
$299.00
Introduction to SkySlope Transaction Management
An online course that explains how to use the Skyslope transaction management system
$50.00
What Transaction Coordinators Need to Know Inside zipForm
An online course that explains how to use the Transactions: zipForm Edition
$50.00
GRI Bundle: Agency, Ethics, Fair Housing, Trust Funds, and More
Earn your Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Designation by starting with these five NAR-approved classes. These courses are the first 5 in a series of 14 courses to receive a GRI Designation from the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.). These courses will teach you how to recognize and avoid conduct likely to cause disciplinary action, legal issues commonly found in a real estate transaction, comply with trust fund bank account regulations, gain knowledge of federal and state fair housing laws related civil rights and anti-discrimination laws relating to agency relationships, and how it affects real property transactions and business establishments. You will review how to remain compliant with Fair Housing, State, and Federal laws. Your purchased bundle comes with the following 5 GRI courses below: GRI 100 – Agency Relationships, Duties And Disclosures – ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 101 – Ethics, Professional Conduct and Legal Aspects - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 102 – Trust Fund Management - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 104 – Fair Housing - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 105 – Legal Issues - ONLINE ANYTIME – C.A.R. Business Products (car.org)
$1290.00
Earn your Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Designation by taking these five NAR-approved classes. These courses are part of five in a series of 14 courses to receive a GRI Designation from the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.). These courses will teach you how to basic concepts of risk management and the licensee activity that are likely to contribute to risk. You will gain an understanding of the financing programs to assist clients in obtaining financing, along with learning creative financing alternatives. You will understand how to evaluate the client’s needs and financing strategies for those types of properties. You build your fundamentals and make informed decisions to build a real estate investment. Also, you will recognize various potential tax problems and gain an understanding of various Federal tax laws and how they apply to the taxation of real property. Your purchased bundle comes with the following 5 GRI courses below: GRI 108 – Risk Management – ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 109 – Residential Real Estate Finance - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 110 – Marketing, Financing and Managing Commercial Properties - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 111 – Investment Property Analysis - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 113 – Real Property Taxes - ONLINE ANYTIME
$1290.00
CAR Leasing Agent Designation Program
Earn the CAR Leasing Agent Designation
$125.00
GRI Bundle: Commissions, Technology, the Environment, and the RPA
Earn your Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Designation by taking these four NAR-approved classes. These courses are part of four in a series of 14 courses to receive a GRI Designation from the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.). These courses will teach you how to identify and instruct students in successful real estate business practices by polishing listing presentations techniques including value added strategies for effective pricing properly. This course will help determine what type of technology would be appropriate for your own real estate practices, and to identify the key benefits of optimizing your business. Your purchased bundle comes with the following 4 GRI courses below: GRI 106 – Money Making Strategies – ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 107 – Technology Applications in Real Estate - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 112 – Environmental Concerns, Construction Overview & Land Use - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 114 – Essential Concepts of the RPA - ONLINE ANYTIME
$1092.00
Earn your Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Designation from the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) by taking these 14 NAR-approved classes. These courses will be towards achieving your GRI Designation, which does not expire nor need to be renewed. This is a nationally recognized designation for REALTORS®. These 14 courses will teach you an in-depth market knowledge and a board array of real estate topics. This Designation will enhance your professionalism and business success by standing out to prospective home buyer, sellers, investors, and other real estate professionals. Your purchased GRI Bundle: Complete Series comes with the following 14 courses required for GRI Designation: GRI 100 – Agency Relationships, Duties And Disclosures – ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 101 – Ethics, Professional Conduct and Legal Aspects - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 102 – Trust Fund Management - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 104 – Fair Housing - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 105 – Legal Issues - ONLINE ANYTIME – C.A.R. Business Products (car.org) GRI 106 – Money Making Strategies – ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 107 – Technology Applications in Real Estate - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 108 – Risk Management – ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 109 – Residential Real Estate Finance - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 110 – Marketing, Financing and Managing Commercial Properties - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 111 – Investment Property Analysis - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 113 – Real Property Taxes - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 112 – Environmental Concerns, Construction Overview & Land Use - ONLINE ANYTIME GRI 114 – Essential Concepts of the RPA - ONLINE ANYTIME
$3572.00
Certified Home Marketing Specialist
Become a certified home marketing specialist with courses and training at OnlineEd. This CHMS certification will help you build a variety of skills.
$199.00
Crisis Knowledge Management (CKM) Certification - 4 Course Package
Continue your CKM Advisor training with this package of four courses
$199.00 $279.00
Certified Staging Professionals (CSP) Elite Agent Program
Complete this CSP elite program course to become a Certified Staging Professional at OnlineEd. This program will earn you a real estate marketing specialist status.
$149.00
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Primer Course
Learn about Accessory Dwelling Units, the latest trend in earning on-property rental income
$100.00
Gain valuable insights and practical skills to enhance your online presence, reach potential clients, and stay ahead in today's competitive real estate market.
$100.00
Real Estate Investing Made Simple, Profitable... and Fun!
This four-part professional development (non CE) course covers how to build wealth with investment properties.
$99.95
Why Should a Mortgage be Traditional? Using Non-Traditional Loans Tailored to Your Client's Needs
This course provides a survey of non-traditional mortgage products. Although real estate agents do not originate mortgage loans, understanding what mortgage products are available to clients will help real estate licensees provide a better client ...
$75.00
Using Generative AI to Improve Your Real Estate Business
Learn about artificial intelligence tools that can benefit your real estate practice
$50.00
Gain a competitive edge in communicating the benefits of green and energy efficient home features in your market.
$49.00
A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity
Protect your clients' digital information by proactively learning about cyber attacks.
$19.00
Making Savvy Home Energy and Solar Upgrades
This online video course explains various home energy upgrades that will make you a more educated agent on green technologies.
$19.00
This course helps protect persons working in the real estate industry. Not for CE credit.
$19.00
Certified Transaction Coordinator (CTC) - 5 Course Bundle for Non-Licensees
Learn how to establish a successful certified transaction coordinator business with this 5-course bundle from OnlineEd. This CTC bundle is for non-licensees.
$735.00
Certified Transaction Coordinator (CTC) - 5 Course Bundle for Licensees
Learn how to establish a successful certified transaction coordinator business with this 5-course bundle for licensees. Take this course at your own pace.
$698.00
First Time Buyer Specialist (FTBS) Bundle: Course 1 and Course 2
Our real estate courses will set you apart and teach you how to build trust with First Time Home Buyers. Learn how to deliver information to buyers confidently!
$278.00
Transaction Coordination 2: Beyond the Contract
Learn the complexities of real estate transaction coordination, the attributes of a successful TC, how to run a TC business and everything in-between.
$198.00
First Time Buyer Specialist (FTBS) 1: Master the Market
CAR course
$150.00
First Time Buyer Specialist (FTBS) 2: Be the Go-To Agent
Learn about first-time buyer financing and the benefits of offering buyer workshops
$150.00
How to be a Co-Owning Specialist
Learn about investing in Fractional Ownership of real estate
$150.00
Meeting the Needs of Buyers and Sellers
Learn techniques on how to establish productive relationships with buyers and sellers with less stress for all parties involved.
$150.00
Navigating the Mortgage Process in a Changing Environment
Discover the challenging evolution of real estate lending in America
$150.00
Your Guide to the California RPA and Related Forms
Review the latest RPA and addenda applicable to the CAR purchase agreement
$150.00
Become better familiar with distressed properties and the foreclosure process
$75.00
Mastering Real Estate Negotiations
This course will teach you negotiation style of others involved in a real estate transaction and how to adapt to balance the logic and emotions that are naturally a part of a negotiation.
$75.00
Contract Law for Real Estate Professionals
Become more concious of issues that can appear during the development of the legal relationship between a buyer and seller.
$74.00
Review protected classes and scenarios to better avoid litigation and legal court cases for violations of federal housing regulations.
$74.00
Successful Buyer Client Systems
Discover hands-on systems and solutions to improve your productivity and manage the process of working with buyers to generate a higher return on your investment.
$74.00
Successful Seller Client Systems
This course gives tips on managing your listing consultations, discovering the expectations of the sellers, and successfully navigating the sensitive issue of price reductions.
$74.00
California Supervisor Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
This sexual harassment prevention training course is for supervisors in CA to meet state requirements. Take this online prevention course at OnlineEd.
$55.00
C.A.R. New and Revised Forms June 2023 Release
Learn about new and updated CAR forms
$50.00
Transaction Coordinator Career Conference - Spring 2023
The TC Career Conference is where we you will hear from professionals as they cover everything you need to know about the California Transaction Coordination environment as it stands right now. Are you a Transaction Coordinator? Will you be starting your ...
$50.00
Leasing Agent Fundamentals - Identifying Red Flags on a Rental Application
Identifying Red Flags in Rental Applications is designed to teach you best practices when accepting and reviewing rental applications. This course will cover the importance of identifying red flags, tips for avoiding any unnecessary legal application ...
$49.00
Leasing Agent Fundamentals - Leveraging Rentals to Boost Sales Leads
Leveraging Rentals to Boost Sales Leads will cover an overview of the current rental market along with the opportunities working with rentals can bring. This course will provide agents with best practices to help grow their sales pipeline with rentals and ...
$49.00
Leasing Agent Fundamentals - Tenant Screening 101
This course has been designed to teach you best practices on tenant screening and the rental process. Students will learn what is tenant screening, rental application best practices, working with leases, and the benefits and opportunities of working ...
$49.00
California Sexual Harassment Prevention Employee Training
Meet CA state requirements with this workplace harassment training. This harassment course includes definitions & strategies on how to respond to harassment.
$25.00
How Millennials and Smart Homes are Changing Real Estate
Learn more about what the upcoming generation of homebuyers are looking for in a property.
$24.95
Recharge! The Skills You Need to Succeed
Raise your business to the next level of production!
$150.00
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New C.A.R. Buyer Representation Forms
Provided by California Association of REALTORS®
How To Get A Mortgage Loan Originator License in California:
You can get an MLO license in California from either the DRE or the DFPI. Check with your employer to find out which is right for you. DRE licensees should take the 20-hour pre-license course. DFPI licensees should take the 20-hour course and the 2-hour DFPI elective.California DFPI Mortgage Pre-License Education
Complete education to get a mortgage loan originator license with the California DFPI. Includes test-taking strategy video.
$285.00
+ $33.00 NMLS Credit Banking Fee
20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive - Mortgage Pre-License Course
20-hour National SAFE prelicense course for obtaining a mortgage loan originator license. Includes test-taking strategy video.
$249.00
+ $30.00 NMLS Credit Banking Fee
2 Hour CA-DFPI SAFE: California Mortgage Lending Laws
This NMLS mortgage lending laws course is designed to prepare candidates to become a licensed mortgage loan originator in California.
$49.00
NMLS Mortgage Licensing Exam Test-Taking Strategy Video Course
This video class increases your odds of passing the NMLS exam. Prepare for the mortgage licensing exam with this self-paced online video course from OnlineEd.
$80.00
How to renew your California MLO license
Mortgage loan originators licensed in California must take 8 hours of NMLS-approved continuing education every year. DFPI licensees should take our DFPI 8-hour package which includes 1 hour of required DFPI education. DRE licensees can choose between our standard 8-hour course and our DRE/NMLS dual credit course. All CE is due by December 31.8 Hours of 2023 California DFPI MLO Continuing Education
Complete 8 hour California DFPI mortgage license renewal package. Includes 1-hour DFPI elective.
$56.00
+ $12.00 NMLS Credit Banking Fee
8 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: 2023 Originator Essentials (For California DRE Licensees)
Provides both DRE (real estate) and NMLS (mortgage) license renewal credits.
$56.00
+ $12.00 NMLS Credit Banking Fee
8 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: 2023 Originator Essentials
General 8-hour online continuing education course for MLO licensees who do not need a state-specific course.
$56.00
+ $12.00 NMLS Credit Banking Fee
Everything you need to renew your California mortgage license and real estate license... at the same time! Dual credit. Self paced. Online.
$99.00
1 Hour CA-DFPI SAFE: California Mortgage Continuing Education
This California NMLS course meets the DFPI state-specific requirement for MLO annual license renewal. Learn about California State Conduct & Rules today.
$19.50
7 Hour SAFE Core: 2023 Originator Fundamentals
This 7-hour CORE mortgage loan originator license renewal course covers the required education topics outlined by the NMLS, covering 3 hours of Federal Law, 2 hours of Ethics, and 2 hours of Nontraditional Mortgage Products.
$53.00
TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures Overview
This mortgage compliance training is designed to walk you through each section of the loan estimate and final closing disclosure. Register for the mortgage compliance course now!
FREE!
BSA, Anti-Money Laundering, SARs, and Red Flags Training Course
This course covers the topics of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Suspicious Activity Report (SAR), and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and is designed to meet the AML training requirements of the BSA.
$39.95
This online Fair Lending training for mortgage loan originators is designed for all employees to attend annually. Complete this Fair Lending training today.
$24.95
An Evaluation of RESPA Training Course
This Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) online class is a compliance training for mortgage loan originators. Enroll in this training course today.
$14.95
ECOA (Regulation B) Compliance Training Course
This compliance training course covers the rules and requirements for a job relating to Regulation B & ECOA. Complete the ECOA & Regulation B test today.
$14.95
ECOA Adverse Action Rules Training Course
This course will review the adverse action rules set forth in ECOA, so a mortgage loan originator understands what should be included and how to properly issue an adverse action notice.
$14.95
FHA 203k and Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Loans Training Course
This course is a general review of the FHA 203k mortgage program and the Fannie Mae HomeStyle Rennovation loan program. These unique products help homeowners with paying for home improvement projects to add equity to their properties. This course will take about 1 hour to complete.
$14.95
Identity Theft Red Flags Training Course
This online training program for mortgage loan originators explains the Red Flag Rules and how to identify various red flags in mortgage lending.
$14.95
Mortgage Advertising Practices Training Course
This course will provide mortgage loan originators with a better understanding of laws that protect consumers from untruthful mortgage advertising.
$14.95
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA)
This course package is an overview of the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) for mortgage loan originators.
$14.95
Got your mortgage license? Now launch your career! This online course teaches on-the-job basics, sales strategy, lead generation, and customer service techniques. Ideal for new licensees looking for early success and a way to stand out.
$119.99
Home Inspector Training Course
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Energy Matters - New Tools to Inform the Valuation of Commercial Buildings
Learn the role energy is currently playing in investment decisions and how to analyze it as a factor in the three approaches to value.
FREE!
Appraising Green Homes: Construction Methods and Trends
Learn the differences between energy efficient, green, and code-built homes to apply adjustments to appraisal assignments
$129.00
Appraising Green Homes: Valuation Techniques and Applications
Learn to apply different valuation approaches in order to produce well-supported appraisals for green properties.
$129.00
California Supervisor Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
This sexual harassment prevention training course is for supervisors in CA to meet state requirements. Take this online prevention course at OnlineEd.
$55.00
California Sexual Harassment Prevention Employee Training
Meet CA state requirements with this workplace harassment training. This harassment course includes definitions & strategies on how to respond to harassment.
$25.00