Courses Overview
Class Timetable
All in-person classes are transferred to live zoom The classes are held every Thursday from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
45 Hours Required
California Real Estate Principles is one of the mandatory courses the DRE requires all potential licensees to take.
Official State Forms
Direct access to all required state forms and instructions for real estate salespersons, broker, and pre-licensees in California.
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California Real Estate Principles
by Charles O. Stapleton III and Martha R. Williams
Softcover, 8 1/2 x 11″
This textbook is the most comprehensive introduction to the California real estate business. It will serve as an excellent introductory course for the new licensee. A highly readable portrait of the entire field, it covers every area of professional specialization, the intricacies of real property ownership and the fine points of the field.
CONTENTS:
The Business of Real Estate – The Nature of Real Property – Ownership of Real Property – Transferring Real Estate – Encumbrances – Law of Agency – Contracts – Financing Real Estate – Government Sponsored and Other Financing – Escrow and Title Insurance – Real Estate Taxation – Landlord and Tenant – Real Estate Appraising – Residential Design and Construction – Government Control of Land Use – Appendix – Glossary – Index
California Real Estate Practice
By Lowell Anderson (author), William H. Pivar (author), Daniel S. Otto (author), and Kartik Subramaniam (Editor)
Softcover, 8 1/2 x 11″
California Real Estate Practice offers practical how-to information for the real estate salesperson and broker. Prospecting methods, sample “comp” presentations and the newest listing contracts and disclosure forms are only some of the features of this textbook. It has been updated to reflect changes in legislation and in-practice, including content related to unconscious bias
CONTENTS:
Getting Started in Real Estate – Ethics, Fair Housing, Trust Funds, and Other Legal Issues – Mandatory Disclosures – Prospecting and Business Development – Listing Presentations Package – Listing Presentations and Listing Contracts – Service and Listing – Advertising – The Buyer and the Property Showing – Obtaining the Offer and Creating the Sales Agreement– From Offer to Closing – Real Estate Financing – Escrow and Title Insurance – Taxation – Property Management and Leasing – Glossary – Index
California Real Estate Finance (Elective)
By Minnie Lush and David Sirota
Softcover, 8 1/2 x 11″
This clearly written introduction to the world of real estate finance in California lays the ground work for understanding how real estate loans get made. It brings you up-to-date coverage of the latest tax law changes, Cal-Vet, FHA and VA guidelines. Electronic loan processing and other elements of the evolving California mortgage industry are discussed throughout the text.
CONTENTS:
Nature and Cycle of California Real Estate Finance – Money and the Monetary System – Fiduciary Sources for Real Estate Finance – Semi-fiduciary and Non-fiduciary sources for Real Estate Finance – Conventional, Insured and Guaranteed Loans – Federal and State Financial Regulations and Lending Programs – Junior Real Estate Finance – Contemporary Real Estate Finance – Instruments of Real Estate Finance – Real Estate Loan Underwriting – Processing Real Estate Loans – The Secondary Mortgage and Trust Deed Markets – Defaults and Foreclosures – Investment Financing Strategies – Mathematics of Real Estate Finance – Glossary – Index.
Real Estate Licensing Packages
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Common Questions
Frequently Ask Questions
How do I register for a class?
You can register online through our website in just a few steps. Simply choose your course, complete payment, and you’ll receive instant access details.
Do I need prior real estate experience to enroll?
No experience is required. Our courses are designed for beginners as well as those looking to advance their careers.
How long does it take to complete the pre-licensing course?
3 to 3.5 months minimum (DRE requires a minimum of 18 days per course × 3 courses = 54 days total)
Are the classes online or in person?
We offer flexible options including online self-paced learning, live webinars, and in-person sessions where available.
What if I have questions while studying?
Our instructors and support team are available to answer questions by email, phone, or during live webinar sessions.
Will you help me prepare for the state licensing exam?
Yes—our courses include practice exams, study guides, and exam prep sessions designed to help you pass the first time.
Can I access course materials after I complete the program?
Yes, you’ll retain access to your course materials for a set period after completion, so you can review as needed.
What happens after I pass the exam?
Once you’re licensed, we’ll guide you on the next steps, including joining a brokerage and continuing education to keep your license active.
Jim is amazing! This school is great for getting the knowledge needed to pass the real estate exam. I passed on my first attempt! Yay!! Jim and Tony lead the classes, and both are very experienced in the market and very passionate ... I highly recommend Approved Real Estate Academy. Thanks for everything Jim. :)
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This class and its teachers are A-mazing! Tony and Jim are super nice people that truly made learning Real Estate fun! Jim is also extremely helpful with classwork or questions that I had. After you finish up all 3 real estate courses...
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Passed exam on my first try thanks to advice, teaching and learning tools provided by Jim and Tony. I did not have much real estate knowledge or prior experience so ... going to lectures and repeating the practice exams did the trick. Yay! Thanks Jim.
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Jim made the licensing process so clear and approachable. Thanks to his teaching, I passed my exam on the first try and felt confident starting my career.
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