Getting a California Real Estate License

Ready to start your new career in real estate? The Golden State’s real estate market offers incredible opportunities, but getting your license shouldn't feel like navigating a maze. If you're ready to take control of your career, you're in the right place. We’ve broken down the complete licensing process into clear, manageable steps—including how to select top-rated accredited courses, pass the DRE exam, and land with a broker that actually invests in your growth.

01 | Getting Licensed

BECOME AN AGENT IN California

While getting your California real estate license is a very simple procedure, there are a few things you'll need to complete before you can apply for your license and start your new firm. We'll show you how to speed up the licensing process, how to choose the finest online or in-person real estate pre-licensing courses, and what to look for in a brokerage. In addition, we'll answer all of your burning questions!

02 | Find the Best Schools

ONLINE, VIRTUAL OR CLASSROOM OPTIONS

There are a variety of real estate schools that can help you prepare for the real estate exam, whether you choose to learn in a classroom or at your own pace online. To ensure that you pass the state licensure exam with flying colors, several real estate schools provide practice exams as well as in-person or online exam prep classes.

03 | Choose a Broker

AN IMPORTANT STEP IN YOUR REAL ESTATE CAREER

Selecting the very best real estate broker often takes a bit of research. You want to find a brokerage that offers fair commission splits, lots of training, support, and mentorship. The real estate broker you select can make a big difference in how successful you are in the first year or two in the real estate business. We've compiled a list of the 20 most important questions you should ask when interviewing brokerages.

COMPLIMENTARY GUIDE

What to do before you get your real estate license!

Not licensed yet? Excited to get started? Download the ultimate guide to getting your real estate business off the ground before you are officially licensed.