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California Real Estate Courses

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California Real Estate Pre-License Courses

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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 #S0683

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Complete 5-course package required for supervisory broker prelicensing for those with an existing California salesperson license.

Get your California real estate broker license entirely online! If you're a California salesperson who wants to upgrade to a broker license, this package has the required education you need!

$349.00  |  225 Hours

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One of three 45-hour pre-license courses required to obtain a real estate license in California. 100% online course. Work at your own pace. One year enrollment. SB 1495 fair housing compliant.

$69.00  |  45 Hours

Real estate licensure examinations often contain questions to test whether candidates have a basic understanding of math in relation to real estate issues. This online study course includes general information on calculating area, along with details relating to commisison calculation, return of investments, and more.

$99.00

Take this escrow training online at OnlineEd. This introduction to escrow course for the state of California includes sample escrow procedures and forms.

$75.00  |  45 Hours

Our CA real estate economics textbook includes 45 hrs. of reading material and exercise sets. Complete this broker pre-licensing course from OnlineEd.

$75.00  |  45 Hours

California Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

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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 #6347

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For all renewals except for first-time salesperson renewals.

The fastest way to renew your license! This 45-hour course package meets DRE second or subsequent license renewals requirements for California real estate salesperson continuing education. Qualifies for NAR Ethics and Fair Housing credit. Conditions apply. See description for details.

$65.00  |  45 Hours  |  ✓ NAR Ethics+ Fair Housing

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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. Qualifies for NAR Ethics credit. Conditions apply. See description for details

$18.00  |  9 Hours  |  ✓ NAR Ethics

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.

$12.00  |  6 Hours

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, such as randon, lead-based paint, drinking water contaminents, and more.

$12.00  |  6 Hours

Review the histroy of buyer agency, learn the responsibilities owed to buyer clients, and utilize tips on explaining updated industry regulations to buyer clients about buyer agency agreements.

$10.00  |  3 Hours

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.

$8.00  |  4 Hours

All licensees involved in the practice of real estate are necessarily involved in the preparation and negotiation of contracts. This advanced contract law course builds upon the basic principles of contract law and explains practice limitations to ensure real estate licensees stay within their authorized boundaries.

$6.00  |  4 Hours

Learn the different forms of agency relationships and creation in this DRE-approved real estate continuing education course. Includes downloadable PDF and certificate.

$6.00  |  3 Hours

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.

$6.00  |  3 Hours

The course emphasizes that the standards of ethical conduct in the practice of real estate are based upon the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and on federal and state laws governing conduct applicable to the practice of real estate.

$6.00  |  3 Hours  |  ✓ NAR Ethics

This mandatory online interactive course is designed to give a historical overview of the federal Fair Housing Laws and an in-depth discussion of the individual California laws and their application to the practice of real estate.

$6.00  |  3 Hours

Learn about 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.

$6.00  |  3 Hours

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.

$6.00  |  3 Hours

In this 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.

$6.00  |  3 Hours

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.

$6.00  |  3 Hours

Trust fund mishandling is the primariy compliance issue the DRE finds licensees violate. This course is an overview of best practices for handling funds given to licensees by clients and is a mandatory topic for license renewal.

$6.00  |  3 Hours

California Real Estate Professional Development Courses

Learn how to sell expensive luxury homes and market to high-end clients.

Promote yourself to the next level of real estate sales. The luxury home market operates differently; become a natural in luxury sales as an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist with this comprehensive OnlineEd course. 

$299.00

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This GRI Risk Management course includes principles, practices and procedures calculated to avoid errors and omissions in the practice of real estate. You will understand the basic concepts of risk management and the licensee activity that are likely to ...

$990.00

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®.

$2772.00

The Home Modification Specialist (HMS) designation is for real estate professionals who want to be truly helpful when it comes to how people live in their homes, not just buy or sell them. From making homes safer and more inclusive to creating pet-friendly, kid-safe, or tech-forward spaces, this course series helps agents advise clients in a way that feels personal, thoughtful, and incredibly practical.

$149.00

Explore six of today’s most popular design styles in this quick, inspiring course that breaks down their key elements, origins, and real-life applications - giving you the clarity and confidence to create spaces that truly shine.

$99.00

In this comprehensive course, you’ll discover how strategic design decisions can dramatically boost marketability, speed up sales, and elevate final sale prices — all while creating an unforgettable first impression.

$99.00

The primary purpose of staging is not to decorate but rather to bring the property up to a level that will appeal to the broadest range of buyers and sell for the highest price possible. This course will explain staging best practices and how you can leverage a value proposition of staging and design to create more opportunity in your business.

$99.00

The Indoor Health & Safety Specialist (IHS) designation equips real estate professionals with the knowledge to spot (and speak confidently about) health hazards hiding inside a home. From lead and asbestos to mold, radon, and air quality, this course helps agents protect their clients while adding serious value during every transaction.

$79.00

The Pest Prevention Certification (PPC) helps real estate agents stay one step ahead of the little things that can turn into big problems. Whether it’s ants in the walls, mice in the attic, or termite damage hiding behind that fresh coat of paint, this certification gives you the practical know-how to spot the signs and help clients avoid surprises.

$79.00

Looking for courses that support Associations in meeting the needs of their members? With the Association Essentials bundle, you can offer a series of educational courses for your association members, including NAR Ethics and Fair Housing. Contact us for bulk pricing at AORsupport@onlineed.com

$75.00  |  2.5 Hours

Help your clients with natural disasters, from preparation to recovery, whether you're a real estate agent or mortgage professional! This package contains two practical courses on helping your clients prepare for wildfire, and on helping them recover from natural disasters. 

$49.00

Practicing safety in real estate is important to keeping our buyers safe, our sellers safe, and most importantly, ourselves safe when listing homes, working with buyers, and at open houses.

$49.00

Practicing safety in real estate is important to keeping our buyers safe, our sellers safe, and most importantly, ourselves safe when listing homes, working with buyers, and at open houses.

$49.00

The Short-Term Rental Specialist course teaches real estate professionals how to evaluate, manage, and market successful vacation rental properties. It covers market analysis, regulations, financial strategies, and client guidance to help agents navigate and excel in the growing Short-Term Rental industry.

$49.00

This course is designed to equip licensed real estate brokers and salespersons with essential knowledge about the appraisal and valuation of real property. Property valuation is the cornerstone of every real estate transaction, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of the industry. Whether you are listing a seller's most valuable asset, guiding a buyer through their largest financial commitment, or navigating mortgage underwriting, your ability to anticipate appraisal outcomes

$20.00

This course emphasizes how ethical licensee behavior promotes honesty and public trust in the real estate industry. Qualifies for NAR Ethics credit. Conditions apply. See description for details

$16.00  |  2.5 Hours  |  ✓ NAR Ethics

California Mortgage Loan Originator Continuing Education Courses

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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.

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