California Real Estate License School

Q: Is License Solution approved by the California Department of Real Estate?

Yes. License Solution, Inc. is approved by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) as a real estate education provider, Sponsor ID S0572. License Solution offers self-paced online California real estate salesperson pre-licensing courses designed to satisfy the required educational coursework for salesperson license applicants.

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Easy-To Understand Real Estate Courses

DRE State Approved (2026)

Open-Book, Online Final Exams

Get Your California Real Estate License Online

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Getting a California real estate license is easier than you may think. Our online real estate packages utilize a cutting-edge approach to real estate licensing that includes everything you will need to become a successfully licensed real estate agent in the state of California. We have the highest quality licensing program available, featuring standard and interactive courses, audio books, video learning enhancements, online final exams and caring and friendly student support.

Pass The California Real Estate Exam

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License Solution is so confident that you will pass the California state exam on your first attempt that we offer a 100% pass guarantee. If you don’t pass the state exam on your first attempt, we will refund 100% of your enrollment fee. Our robust California Exam-Prep Course will help you prepare to sit for the state exam by utilizing two methods of study: A random mode provides questions and answers with detailed explanations that will help refresh your real estate knowledge; and a simulated mode closely resembles the actual state exam which will build your test-taking skills and your confidence.

HOW DO I GET MY CALIFORNIA LICENSE?

3 Easy Steps To Become a Real Estate Agent in California

COMPLETE REQUIRED COURSES

Choose a course package and complete the three easy courses. After each course, you will take an open-book, online exam. You need only score 60% to pass each course final exam and you will be issued a certificate immediately upon passing.

PASS THE REAL ESTATE EXAM

Prepare to take the State Exam by utilizing our state-of-the-art exam prep system, including updated practice questions that have the look and feel of actual state exam questions. We also provide you with many effective study tools, like interactive chapter quizzes and eflash cards. We guarantee you will pass on your first attempt!

BEGIN YOUR NEW CAREER

Once you pass the State Exam, you are officially a licensed real estate agent. Great job! Get a head start by learning what it takes to generate business and work with clients using our Agent Essentials Blueprint (included with our Gold and Platinum packages). Begin working with a broker and you are off to the races.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO GET MY REAL ESTATE LICENSE?

Real Estate License Requirements in California

What makes me eligible to become a licensed agent in California?

You must be 18 years of age or older to get your real estate salesperson license in California.

You are required to take and pass three college-level real estate courses which include Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice and one elective course. These courses can be taken online and at your own pace with License Solution.

You will also need to pass the California state exam by receiving a score of 70% or better to obtain your license in California.

These steps are part of the official California real estate license requirements, which are set by the California Department of Real Estate to ensure all agents are properly educated and qualified before entering the field.

Which California real estate courses do I need to take?

You will need to successfully complete the following real estate courses in order to sit for the state exam:

REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES COURSE

Examines in-depth information such as agency, appraisal, construction, contracts, fair housing, math and finance. The end of each chapter offers a summary detailing important facts to remember and includes a brief quiz. The course content will prepare you to pass the online Principles real estate exam.

REAL ESTATE PRACTICE COURSE

The chapters included in the Practice course will educate you in the aspects of property evaluation, property management, marketing, showing the property, taxation and escrow. Completing the Real Estate Practice course will give you the knowledge to prospect, market, show and sell properties.

REAL ESTATE FINANCE COURSE

Our Finance course offers detailed education for understanding instruments of finance, shopping for a lender, appraisal and consumer protection.

NOTE: You may substitute the Finance course for another elective by calling the office at (888) 714-0566.

Do you help me prepare for the California real estate exam?

Yes! Our state exam-prep offers hundreds of random questions to help you prepare to take and pass the state exam. We offer two variations of the state exam-prep. One is a random questioned exam with answers immediately shown after each question to help you understand the material. The second mimics the state exam as closely as possible to help you become comfortable with the exam process offered by the state of California Department of Real Estate.

I am already an agent. Do you offer California real estate broker courses?

Yes! If you have been an agent for two years, you can sit for the real estate broker exam. Our online real estate broker course allows you to obtain your California Broker License. If you wish to get your broker license, please call us at 888-714-0566.

What our students are saying about our California real estate school

I finished my exam in 90 min (you have 3 full hours to complete the exam) and everyone in the room looked at me as I got up to leave the exam room, thinking I had thrown in the towel or just given up bc it was just at the half-time mark! Well instead of agonizing over every question I breezed through it and even the attendants looked at me surprised bc I had just passed the Real Estate exam no problem, in a breeze and far ahead of everyone else in the room. Thanks License Solution!

Super easy to use, fast, understandable content and great customer service. I passed my exam on the first try and felt very well – prepared.

The online courses were very organized and easy to follow. I passed my State Exam the first trial. I would definitely recommend this course.

I had my brokers license in Seattle and am having taking courses throughout my 20 year career. Moving to CA used License Solution to get my CA license and was so pleased with the ease of the class and excellent service. The best way to get your license or take courses.

Great service (Gene is top notch), best value / pricing I found (and I called everywhere) and easy to use website and systems, that's how I'd describe my experience with License Solution, Inc. Will be recommending Gene and his team to all my friends looking for a real estate school to go to. Genuinely grateful for everything License Solution and their team have done for me... forget Five Stars, they deserve TEN STARS!!

I passed first try on my real estate CA DRE test. All I used was License Solution. They helped me when I had questions and the process was easy. I did 90% of my questions to them by email and called in the beginning to ask how their program was. I’m glad I did.

Amazing service! I had a couple of times I had to get answeres asap and they answered the phone every time and helped me. Easy to talk with. The books were very good! When I took the ca state board I passed the first Time and felt confident about almost all the questions. There were only a few questions I had never seen before. I didn’t even do any quick night before study prep. Defantley recommend !! Good luck!

The moment I opened the first book, I knew I will pass the exams first time. It was a very good learning experience, if you have any question you call and there is a real person who knows you by name on the other end. I am 100% satisfied with License Solution.

I took my real estate license classes with License Solution and passed on the first time. I bought the online course and he books. It really was easy to understand. I am now taking additional courses and will send my agents here as well. Great price too!!

The online courses were very organized and easy to follow. I passed my State Exam the first trial. I would definitely recommend this course.

We are so happy with license solution! My husband and I both did the on line course with them and passed the sale person’s test in the first attempt! They always answered our questions and the course and prep tests were a big help to us! Thank you!

Great Course! With the use of your materials I completed all of the education requirements to apply for my CA Real Estate License. I utilized your test preparation materials exclusively in my preparation for the exam. Subsequent to my application acceptance, I was able to pass my exam on the first try. Your materials did an excellent job in preparing me for the types of questions and answer choices that I found on the actual exam. The prep work gave me a broad, strong subject matter knowledge base and allowed me to focus on answering the actual exam questions with confidence.

Amazing online course with plenty of useful tools and great customer support! Highly highly recommend! Passed my CA state exam on my first try!

This is a GO TO for trying to obtain a real estate salespersons license, I was able to pass my real estate exam first try and I am only 22 years old, I believe anyone who takes this opportunity on wanting to get a career in real estate to take this course. Wanted to thank Gene also for the help with any questions I had during this journey !

I would like to thank License Solution for their good learning materials, well-designed random and simulated prep questions and great customer service. I passed the three courses after self-learning the books in a total of 60 days; I prepared the state exam using the random mold and simulated mold until I am very familiar with all the questions and correct answers and the reason why, and got consistently scoring over 90%. I passed the state exam at first try. They always ready to answer your questions and help you through until you pass the exam.

Interactive Online California Real Estate License Courses

License Solution offers flexible, California DRE-approved, self-paced, online real estate license courses designed for today’s students. Study from home, work, or anywhere using your computer, tablet, or mobile device while progressing through interactive lessons at your own pace.

Depending on the package you choose, you’ll have access to:

Interactive online course lessons
Video-enhanced learning throughout the course
Chapter video summaries
Real Estate Exam Crash Course videos
Chapter podcasts
Audio courses
Practice questions and exam preparation tools
Digital flashcards
Downloadable PDF course materials

There are no scheduled classes and no need to travel to a physical classroom. You can study whenever it fits your schedule using the learning format that works best for you.

Our Gold Package Includes

A complete, multi-format learning system with interactive lessons, video enhanced courses, chapter video summaries, podcasts, flashcards and comprehensive California real estate exam preparation tools—all designed to help you learn faster and retain more information. For added confidence, it’s backed by our 100% Money-Back Guarantee.

Whether you prefer reading, watching videos, listening to audio, or practicing exam questions, License Solution gives you multiple ways to learn so you can study in the format that works best for you.

Starting Your Real Estate Career

Beginning your journey into a real estate career can be an exciting experience. Realtors are independent entrepreneurs who have an incredible opportunity to achieve success. Not only are they their own boss, they also choose their own hours and determine how successful they want to become.Your dream of buying and selling real estate is as close as investing in one of our educational packages. License Solution, Inc. helps you learn the material quickly and pass the exams.

Become A Real Estate Agent & Start A New Career!

Getting your California real estate license online has never been easier. We provide you with the highest quality, updated for 2026 California online real estate courses. Our courses are California Department of Real Estate approved (Sponsor ID: S0572).

California Real Estate License FAQs

How much does it cost to get a California real estate license online?

License Solution’s California real estate license course packages start at $79. In addition to the cost of your required pre-licensing education, the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) charges separate fees for the state examination and salesperson license application.

What score do I need to pass the California real estate courses and the state exam?

There are two different types of exams. To successfully complete each License Solution pre-licensing course—Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice and your elective—you must score at least 60% on the open-book online final exam. The official California Department of Real Estate salesperson examination requires a 70% passing score.

What are the requirements to get a California real estate salesperson license?

To qualify for a California real estate salesperson license, you must be at least 18 years old and complete three required college-level courses: Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice and one approved elective. After completing the required education, you must meet the California Department of Real Estate’s application requirements and pass the California real estate salesperson examination. California residency and a high school diploma are not required.

How long does it take to get a California real estate license?

The time required depends on how quickly you complete your courses and the California Department of Real Estate’s application and exam scheduling timelines. California requires an 18-day minimum completion period for each pre-licensing course before you may take that course’s final exam. After completing all three required courses, you can proceed with the DRE examination and licensing process.

Do I need a high school diploma to get a real estate license in California?

No. California does not require a high school diploma or college degree to qualify for a real estate salesperson license. You also do not have to be a California resident. You must be at least 18 years old, complete the required real estate education, satisfy the DRE’s application requirements and pass the California real estate salesperson examination.

Is License Solution approved by the California Department of Real Estate?

Yes. License Solution is approved by the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) as a real estate education provider, Sponsor ID S0572. License Solution offers self-paced online California real estate salesperson pre-licensing courses designed to satisfy the required educational coursework for salesperson license applicants.

Information Note: California real estate licensing requirements, fees, examination procedures and processing times can change. License Solution reviews its licensing information for accuracy, but students should verify current requirements with the California Department of Real Estate (DRE).

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