Real estate salespersons renewing an original license for the first time must complete four separate three-hour DRE-approved continuing education courses in Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, and Fair Housing.
Brokers Renewing for the First Time
Real estate brokers renewing an original license for the first time must complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing education consisting of:
Four separate three-hour courses in the following subjects: Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, and Fair Housing;
A minimum of 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
The remaining 15 clock hours related to either consumer service or consumer protection.
A minimum of 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
The remaining 15 clock hours related to either consumer service or consumer protection.
Salesperson and Brokers Renewing After the First Time
For subsequent renewals, all real estate brokers and salespersons must complete 45 clock hours of DRE-approved continuing education consisting of:
One six-hour survey course that covers the four mandatory subjects (Ethics, Agency, Trust Fund Handling, and Fair Housing);
At least 18 clock hours of consumer protection courses; and
The remaining 21 clock hours in either consumer service or consumer protection courses.
Important Notice-New Continuing Education Requirement
Effective July 1, 2007, all licensees who have a license expiration date of June 30, 2007, or later, or who file a renewal application on a late basis after that date, will be required to complete a DRE approved 3-hour course in Risk Management as part of their mandatory continuing education requirement. The continuing education requirement for salespersons who are completing their first renewal on and after July 1, 2007, will increase from 12 hours to 15 hours with the addition of a Risk Management course. All other salespersons and all brokers with a license expiration date of June 30, 2007, or later, or who renew on a late basis after that date, will be required to complete a course in Risk Management as part of their 45 hour continuing education requirement.
