California Real Estate License Requirements

Salesperson Requirements - Completion of a 45 clock hour course approved by the Commission.

• Must be 18 years of age,
• Have proof of a high school diploma,
• Complete a 45 hour, state approved, prelicense course,
• Pass an end of course school final exam (grade of 75 required to pass), and
• Pass the state exam (grade of 75 required to pass).
• You should consult the official state California Real Estate Commission website for full details of California real estate license requirements. After you pass the prelicense course, you take the California state exam.

Online California Real Estate License Courses

This online California real estate course is taken online at your own pace. You may log in at home or work, wherever you have an internet connection. The course covers property ownership, contracts, agency, real estate contracts, titles, leases, taxes, appraisal construction, escrow real estate law, real estate math and other required topics. There are built in reviews. There is also technical support available by phone. After you pass the course, you are qualified to take the California state real estate exam to become a real estate agent in California.