All three pre-license courses are required by the California Department of Real Estate before you can apply for the state exam. They are designed to give you a basic understanding of the necessary subjects and a foundation of real estate terminology.
As you are working on your courses we recommend you complete your Livescan (electronic finger prints) by filling out the 237 form processing time is up to 2 – 3 weeks. To avoid delays in the processing of your exam/ license application(s), have a copy of your birth certificate or passport (sometimes your driver’s license is not good enough for CalDRE, may add 6 more weeks).
Once you have successfully completed all three required courses, it is time to apply for the state exam. Examination applications can be submitted online through eLicensing, by mail, or by fax. Combined Salesperson Examination Application (RE 435A) to CalBRE along with proof of completion of the required courses and the $305 total (License fee: $245 + Exam fee: $60). RE 400A is just for applying for the state exam and will add time to you getting your license. The eLicensing is fast and efficient. Watch this short video that goes through the documents and forms to upload.
If you enroll in our complete pre-license package, you will practice tests for the state exam. This is the most important phase of your studying. Now that you have a foundation of knowledge from the pre-license courses, you will now study the subject matter in more detail by looking at sample state exam questions. Your goal is to take and retake these sample exams until you are scoring 90% or better (on each practice test) before taking the actual state examination. Concentrate on learning the subjects rather than memorizing the questions.