California Real Estate Continuing Education Courses

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This course covers the full scope of agency relationships in a real estate brokerage setting, including the duties owed to clients in each type of relationship, required disclosure forms, and relevant provisions of the California Business and Professions Code.

Topics Covered

• Agency Relationships in a Brokerage
• Review of Duties
• Required Disclosures and Forms
• California Business and Professions Code
• Other Agency Topics

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This course walks through the appraisal process from start to finish; from foundational value principles and market dynamics to the three main approaches to appraisal and the ethical standards appraisers are held to in California. You'll explore federal legislation governing the appraisal industry, the role of national agencies, and what qualifies as professional and ethical conduct. Real-world practice exercises and case studies round out the course with concrete, applicable context.

Topics Covered

• The Role of an Appraiser
• Federal Legislation and National Agencies
• Value Principles
• The Dynamics of the Real Estate Market
• Approaches to Appraisal
• The Appraisal Process
• Real Estate Practice

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This course builds a practical framework for ethical decision-making in real estate, starting with the distinction between ethics and morals and working through the four approaches to business ethics. You'll study the Articles and Standards of Practice of the NAR® Code of Ethics and apply a structured decision-making model to identify potential violations through case studies and scenarios.

Topics Covered

• Definitions of Ethics and Morals 
• Four Approaches to Ethical Questions
• Articles in the Code of Ethics
• Using the Model for Ethical Decision Making
• Basics of the Professional Standards Enforcement Process Through the Local REALTOR® Board of Association
• More Risk Management in Action to Improve Business
• Real Estate Practices

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This course covers how to identify, explain, and properly disclose environmental issues to buyers, sellers, and lenders. You'll study common indoor and outdoor environmental hazards, relevant environmental legislation, and the liability and cleanup responsibilities that affect all parties in a transaction. The course concludes with real estate practice scenarios that apply the material to everyday situations licensees encounter in the field.

Topics Covered

• The Indoor Environment
• The External Environment
• Legislation
• Disclosure and Site Assessment
• Real Estate Practice Lesson

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This course covers the basics of home inspection from a real estate professional's perspective. You'll study the structural elements of residential properties inside and out, heating and cooling systems, plumbing fundamentals, insulation and ventilation, and warning signs of problem areas including mold and indoor pollutants. The course also covers the regulatory bodies and professional organizations associated with home inspection and explains the different types of inspection reports and how to read them.

Topics Covered

• Land Use/Zoning Restrictions & Regulations
• Structure Elements of a House
• Insulation & Ventilation Benefits
• Basic Plumbing Issues
• Common Indoor Pollutants
• Mold Prevention
• Dangers of Meth/Meth Labs
   

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This course covers the full scope of lease agreements, from the different types of residential and commercial leases and what makes them legally enforceable, to common lease terms, landlord and tenant rights, and the broader role of the rental market in the national housing landscape. Real-world case studies round out the course by putting the legal and practical concepts you've learned into context you can apply directly in client interactions.

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This course covers the full range of tax-advantaged real estate strategies, from purchasing property using pre-tax dollars through qualified products like IRAs, SEP IRAs, 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and charitable gift annuities, to the mechanics of Section 1031 like-kind exchanges. You'll learn which properties qualify under Section 1031, how to use different exchange structures to strengthen a client's investment position, and how qualified and non-qualified tax products can help you build long-term relationships with sophisticated investor clients. The course concludes with real-world case studies and practice problems that tie the material together in a broader investment real estate context.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Tax-Favorable Transactions
• Charitable Gift Annuities
• Introduction to 1031 Exchanges
• Exchanges
• Case Studies with Real World Practice

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This course places emphasis on the legal requirements for receiving and handling trust funds under California law, covering the standards, regulations, and forms licensees must follow to stay compliant and protect their clients.

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California real estate professionals operate under a complex web of state and federal laws, ethical codes, and DRE regulations. This course introduces the concepts of implicit and explicit bias, explains how unconscious stereotyping occurs and its real-world impact on housing and equal opportunity, and equips licensees with concrete strategies for recognizing, interrupting, and managing biased behavior. You'll also explore anti-discrimination laws, the government's role in promoting fair housing, and how to handle bias-related incidents professionally.

Topics Covered

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Bias
• Lesson 2: Understanding Explicit and Implicit Bias
• Lesson 3: Implicit Bias and Implicit Attitude Test (IAT)
• Lesson 4: Impacts of Implicit Bias
• Lesson 5: Reinforcement of Biases
• Lesson 6: Understanding Identity
• Lesson 7: Diversity

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain Implicit/explicit biases and discrimination concepts.
• Understand the differences between bias, prejudice, and discrimination.
• Elaborate how implicit bias can interfere with someone’s objectivity.
• Create effective strategies to recognize and interrupt this behavior.
• Learn how to create a more respectful and inclusive climate within and outside the office.
• Understand Historical and social impact of biases and discrimination.
• Explain the impact of bias on our society: educational world, economy, and housing.
• Discuss the government’s role and anti-discrimination laws.
• Describe how to handle bias-related incidents.
• Understand how to protect participants’ livelihood and business and promote a free, open market that embraces equal opportunity and justice for ALL.

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Asset management is the decision-making process behind maximizing returns on real property investments. This course introduces the key concepts and techniques asset managers use to evaluate market conditions and weigh the financial impact of decisions ranging from lease renewals to property acquisitions, improvements, and dispositions. You'll learn how to handle distressed properties, develop revenue-increasing marketing strategies, and apply what you've learned through real-world case studies and practice scenarios.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to the Concepts of Asset Management
• Evaluating the Market
• Weighing Alternatives
• Property in Distress
• Marketing
• Real Estate Practice
   

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This course provides a broad foundation in risk management principles as they apply to California real estate practice, helping you recognize the activities most likely to create legal exposure and build habits that minimize unnecessary errors and omissions. The course progresses from core risk management concepts through licensee-specific risk areas, consumer-facing considerations, and the legal framework governing risk in real estate. It concludes with real-world case studies and practice scenarios that apply the material to everyday situations in the field.

Topics Covered

• Lesson 1: The Basic Concept of Risk Management
• Lesson 2: Licensee Activities that May Contribute to Risk
• Lesson 3: Reducing Risk
• Lesson 4: Risk Management and Consumers
• Lesson 5: Legalities
• Lesson 6: Real Estate Practice

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Equip you with a broad knowledge and understanding of the key risk management concepts.
• Differentiate between risk management and risk mitigation.
• How to work safer with more productivity and keep your license, finances and even freedom.

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This course covers the federal Fair Housing Act and the full range of anti-discrimination laws that govern California real estate practice. You'll study the protected classes covered by the Fair Housing Act, the seven activities considered illegal under fair housing law, exemptions for property owners, enforcement procedures, and the penalties for noncompliance.

Per SB 263, this course includes an interactive participatory component in which students role-play as both a consumer and a real estate professional, as required by California DRE guidelines for first-time renewals.

Topics Covered

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Fair Housing
• Lesson 2: Discrimination
• Lesson 3: Additional Legal Protections to Prevent Discrimination
• Lesson 4: Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws
• Lesson 5: Avoiding Discriminatory Practices
• Lesson 6: Real Estate Practice – Case Studies

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Understand the purpose of the Federal Fair Housing Laws and be able to identify the protected classes covered by the Fair Housing Act.
• Be aware of the seven activities considered illegal as a result of the Fair Housing Laws.
• Know the five exemptions from the Federal Fair Housing Laws for property owners.
• Be able to recognize discrimination in real estate practice.
• Be able to identify acts considered discriminatory under the Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended in 1972 and 1988.
• Understand the purpose of the Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and know the classes it protects.
• Understand the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA).
• Know how the ADA affects real estate practice.
• Know how Fair Housing Complaints are handled.
• Know the penalties for non-compliance with Fair Housing Laws.
• Know how to incorporate business practices designed to prevent discrimination by real estate professionals.
• Understand the purpose of the HUD/NAR Partnership and why it is important.
• Know the most important principle in following HUD Advertising Guidelines.
• Be able to identify acceptable and unacceptable words and phrases for use in advertisements.
• Have learned how to apply those practices that will assist a REALTOR® in evidencing that he or she does not discriminate.

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This course examines what it means to operate as an ethical, effective real estate broker in California. Starting with the characteristics and responsibilities of a good broker, the course moves through the practical and legal challenges of managing a brokerage. You'll also learn how to apply advertising guidelines under the Truth-in-Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and how to structure agency supervision to ensure proper representation by your salespeople throughout every transaction.

Topics Covered

• Broker Activities and Characteristics
• Conflicts of Interest and Kickbacks
• Recognizing Unethical Practices
• Avoiding Illegal and Unethical Practices
• Lender Fraud and Unethical Advertising
• Review of Agency Relationships