How to Get a Real Estate License:

Real Estate Licensing Requirements - California

Effective October 1, 2007 an applicant for a California Real Estate Salesperson's
license must:

- Be at least 18 years old

- Complete 135 hours of training in Real Estate Principles, Practice and                      one Elective

- Pass the California Department of Real Estate Salesperson's exam

A salesperson is licensed to act on behalf of a broker, and may not act as a real estate agent independently. A salesperson may only work for one broker in California at a time. California does not require an applicant for a salesperson's license to have a high school diploma or college degree. There is also no state residency requirement.

Real Estate Education Requirements

Your required education is comprised of 45 hours of California Real Estate Principles, 45 hours of California Real Estate Practice and 45 hours of an Elective (DRES has chosen Appraisal). 

Upon completion of each subject, you must pass an online "open book" final exam. 

Your completion certificate will then be issued to you.  You must complete the required educational requirements prior to taking the California Real Estate State Exam.

You may have many questions about getting started as a Real Estate Salesperson such as:

- How much will this new business cost to get started?

- What tools, systems and recourses does Dilbeck Realtors provide to assist  in   starting your career?
  
- What are my chances of success as a Real Estate Professional

Here is a Step-By-Step Guide on the Real Estate Licensing Process.

Step 1: Enroll in our On-Line or Home Study California Real Estate License Preparation Program. 

Our Dilbeck Real Estate School provides our students with all 3 college level courses required by the California Department of Real Estate to satisfy the educational requirements for a Real Estate license in the State of California (California Real Estate Principles, California Real Estate Practice and California Real Estate Appraisal).

We also provide our students with ancillary materials to help them prepare for and pass the California Real Estate Exam in the form of (4) 150 question practice exams and our exclusive "100 Most Frequently Missed Questions".

Our Home-Study program with all 3 textbooks is priced at $229.00 Our On-Line program is totally computer based and is priced at $369.00

Step 2: Register for the State Exam.

Submit to the California Department of Real Estate an original Salesperson Examination Application application and 3 Dilbeck Real Estate course completion certificates along with your $25.00 application fee.

Time frames for securing test dates can vary but generally run from 1 to 3 weeks. You will receive an Examination Schedule Notice along with a "Live Scan Request" form (for submitting fingerprints).

Once you have passed the State exam, we recommend you submit the Live Scan Fingerprints along with your application for your Real Estate License.

- Step 3: Complete the educational requirements and prepare for the State exam

- Step 4: Pass the State Exam

- Step 5: Apply for your Real Estate License

- Step 6: Begin the interview process to choose a broker and begin your Real Estate Career.