CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE
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California Real Estate School

California Real Estate School

Featuring an unmatched 99% PASS RATE on our programs and a 200% Double Moneyback Guarantee! 

We offer the “Quickest” & “Easiest” method of getting a Real Estate License to become a Sales Agent or Broker.  

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Why We Are The #1 Rated Choice To Help You Pass Your 2026

California Real Estate License Exam

Over 84 Years of Family Business

Looking for a California Real Estate School, you will find that many are corporate ran, offer courses in multiple states and have various types of career programs. Being family owned, we provide a much more personalized experience and lastly, laser focused specifically on the California Real Estate License Exam.

State’s Top Instructor

The California Real Estate School with the most experience and Instructor that had teaching longer than anyone in the entire field | Over 40 Years!

PowerPrep Online™

Updated for 2026. Specifically created to effectively prepare for the State Exam. Less study time while obtaining the best results! For students who complete the full study procedure, we have had nearly a 100% pass rate!

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10 REASONS TO CHOOSE US

GOOGLE REVIEWS 4.9 STARS

Our Amazing Student Testimonials!

Broker License Programs

ENROLL IN CONTINUING EDUCATION (License Renewal)

 

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Why Choose the California School of Real Estate?

Many prospective students make assumptions on the best way to get through licensing process. To attend College or Live Classes is extremely costly, inconvenient and time consuming (135 hours in a classroom). Video or Audio Programs require students to be tracked for same amount of time. These methods draw out time to get through the qualification process and worse yet many end up dropping out!

Because of these particular factors and other details, we put together something much more effective…No tracking, study as much as you want and at your pace, makes the entire process much easier and faster! That way students are not wasting their valuable time and money, saving their focus and energy to prepare for the actual state exam.

Sales Agent License

 

Phase 1.

Qualification Program

Real Estate Principles (mandatory)

Real Estate Practice (mandatory) Fair Housing and Implicit Bias

Legal Aspects of Real Estate (elective)

Choose an alternative course for the elective available courses

  • Includes Hardcopy Course Textbooks and access to E-books (PDF) to audible using “Read Out Loud” feature w/Adobe Acrobat
  • Eligible to take “OPEN BOOK” finals after each 18 days
  • Course Term – 1 Year | Sponsor ID# S0579 |
    Search DRE Approval

There is no easier way to complete these courses…and nearly no failures occur.

How To Complete Your California Courses Fast:

Read any part of the textbook at your own pace (pdf online or hardcopy).
NO TRACKING REQUIRED. Take “Open Book” Online final. (100 Q&A multiple choice) with 60% or better to pass. No waiting! You will then be able to PRINT or DOWNLOAD your own certificates. Take all 3 certificates of completions and send them in or apply online through the DRE Website for a date for the STATE EXAM. (You must take state exam in person at a choice one of the 5 statewide locations).

Course Descriptions

If completed 1 or more courses, you can click here:
Alternative Program

Enrollment $159.00

Promo $99.00

 

IMPORTANT: These courses were not created by the DRE for the purpose of preparing for the state exam, as they are just pre-requisites. In a minimal 54 days, you can be qualified, apply for and move on to prepare for the actual state exam.

 

Phase 2. 

License Exam Preparation

FREE ACCESS when enrolling in the Phase 1. Qualification Program

$79 separately

$118 w/ Power Review Guide Booklet

PowerPrep Online™

CREATED BY STATE’S TOP INSTRUCTOR

UNLIMITED ACCESS | 1 year

COMPLETION (Approx. 30 hours)

Power Review Audio

“WE BRING THE CLASSROOM TO YOU!” Listen at any time at your convenience…fast forward, rewind and repeat as often as needed. The longest running & most successful EXAM REVIEW along with a Special Q&A ANALYSIS covering the full scope of subject matter that you will be tested on for the State Exam (10+ Hours)

Power Review Guide

Follow along with Audio w/ Exam Review and Q&A Analysis section (215 Pages)

Practice Testing w/Auto Grading

An important part of the process is to be able to test yourself on the subject matter & vocabulary. These approx 750 Q&As are closely related to the ones you will see on the actual state exam and by completing them will help you identify your weak areas.

MasterPrep Flashcards

Use these to improve memory of important terms and definitions.

The Day Before The Exam

To review 24 hours before your state exam. Includes: Lightning Review Audio (quick review of the most important subject matter (80 min), Special Test Taking Hints that actually can make the difference from passing and failing.

ACCESS YOUR OWN PRIVATE TUTOR | Top Instructor

Don Schwartz has been teaching longer than anyone in the entire field. There is no single person better fit to support someone through the entire process and be available nearly 24/7 to answer student’s questions. His extensive BIO is available to read on our website (scroll below)

Based on 2025 refunds. We have a near 100% Pass Rate on this program for students following our exact study procedure. These types of results are unheard of in our industry!

 

Sales Agent License Package

(Phase 1) Qualification Course Program
Includes Hardcopy Textbooks and access to:
(Phase 2) PowerPrep Online is FREE!

Special Promo

$99.00
exp. 2/4
200% Moneyback Guarantee:
Pays back $198 if failing the State Exam —
Refund Policy

Students will have immediate access to textbooks online, no activation/codes needed, follow instructions on receipt, wait for hardcopy books and login credentials for course finals to arrive by mail usually in 3 to 4 Business Days.

Click on button below to enroll in all Sales Agent Programs and options…

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OPTIONAL: $39 for hardcopy booklet of the Power Review Guide. Same as Power Review Guide PDFs online.

If Already Have State Exam Date:

PHASE 2 – PowerPrep Online separately is $79 or $118 with the Power Review Guide Booklet | 200% Moneyback If Failing State Exam | 6 Months Access |

Still Have Questions? You can initiate a LIVE CHAT below…

State’s Top Instructor

California’s Top Real Estate Instructor

Over 40 Years Experience

Don Schwartz is the 3rd generation in his family to teach and considered by many to be, the “Leading Expert” of License Exam Preparation. At an early age, he began teaching at his father’s real estate school. His long-time experience and staying current with the exam, makes his programs the best available today.

THE FIRSt “CRASH” REVIEW

In 1976, he was the first to create the concept of a Weekend “Crash” Review. It quickly became so popular he expanded it in 8 major cities around the state. He discovered what he taught was so specialized even the top brokers weren’t capable of doing it so, when possible, he taught them all himself. To offer students the most effective program, he put his full lecture on AUDIO which provides the strong advantage of using repetition, which is a far more effective way of retaining information.

Requirements To Get A California Real Estate License

CA REAL ESTATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (2026)

Step 1. Complete the 135-hour requirement and follow the guidelines to acquire a California Real Estate License.

AGE: Must be an age of 18 years or older. A high school diploma is not required.

PROOF OF RESIDENCE: Sales Agents need not be a resident. Broker’s must have a resident address in California.

BACKGROUND: No experience needed. Past criminal convictions may result in denial. For more info see form RE229 on the DRE website.

Educational Requirements:
Must complete three college level pre-requisite courses,
2 Mandatory Courses:
Real Estate Principles
Real Estate Practice

And one elective course from the following:

Property Management
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Economics
Legal Aspects of Real Estate
Real Estate Appraisal
Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
*Real Estate Office Administration
*General Accounting
*Business Law
*Escrows
*Common Interest Developments

*not offered by our school

Course Descriptions

Step 2. Apply for your State Exam date, get fingerprinting.

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Drive & Prep

PowerPrep Online – Allows You To Study While Driving

Failure of the state exam is simply due to lack of study time. our “Exclusive” study program allows time normally wasted while driving to now be used to listen to the information that will properly prepare for the state exam… while preserving that normal lifestyle. 10 hours of audio presentation.

Sample Program

Sample Program

Sample of the Power Review Guide and the Practice Exam Questions


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California Real Estate Career Hub

California Real Estate Career Hub

Choosing Your First Brokerage

​Once you pass the state exam, your next step is “hanging your license” with a brokerage to begin practicing. Most major franchises in California are actively hiring new agents who have completed an approved program like ours. Since every office has a different culture, we recommend interviewing several companies in your local area to compare.

​2026 Salary & Market Outlook

California offers high earning potential statewide in hubs, from major metropolitan hubs to growing rural communities across all 58 counties with median commissions from $75k to $150k+. Most major franchises are actively hiring new agents.

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