Courses
California Real Estate License School
(CRELS)
Official CA Online Courses
CALIFORNIA Real Estate Pre-License - Correspondence
PACKAGES HOURS COST
Credit $189.00
Credit $249.00
Broker's Licensing Package Course
Credit $429.00
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COURSE TITLE HOURS COST
Legal Aspects of Real Estate Course
Credit $80.00
California Business Law Course
Credit $80.00
California Real Estate Law Course
Credit $80.00
Real Estate Practice Course
Credit $80.00
Real Estate Principles Course
Credit $80.00
Real Estate Finance Course Course
Credit $80.00
Real Estate Appraisal Course Course
Credit $80.00
Property Management Course Course
Credit $80.00
Real Estate Economics Course Course
Credit $80.00
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Courses approved by California Department of Real Estate and offered in association with Softech International, Inc. Certificates of Completion are available online after successful completion of the Final Exam.
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Legal Aspects of Real Estate
Huber Books
Supplementary Material: California Real Estate Law - W. Huber and K. Tyler, J. D. 5th Edition
45 Credit Hours
In this fifth edition of California Real Estate Law, you’ll get a new understanding of how to simplify legal concepts for the California real estate industry. This unique approach makes California Real Estate Law, not only an excellent beginning Real Estate textbook, but also an essential review and reference book for buyers, sellers, and their agents. Our primary purpose is to provide the most current and comprehensive information to real estate brokers and salespersons, and to help students planning to take the California Real Estate Salesperson's or Broker's License Examinations.
CONTENTS/CHAPTERS:
- Introduction to Law
- Nature of Real Property
- Interests in Real Property
- Co-ownership of Real Property
- Introduction to Agency Law
- Agency Duties and Liabilities
- Contract Law
- Real Estate Contracts
- Alternatives to Litigation
- Title and Alienation
- Escrow and Closing
- Real Estate Financing
- Land use Controls
- Civil Rights and Fair Housing
- Landlord Tenant Law
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California Business Law
Huber Books
Supplementary Material: California Business Law - W. Huber, J. Owens and K. Tyler 5th Edition
45 Credit Hours
.In California Business Law will guide students through codes and statutes applicable to the State of California, focusing on California cases, 29 of California’s key codes, the evolution of California law, and California legal opinions. You’ll cover ground breaking California case decisions that are followed up with “critical thinking questions” to help you best understand the application of the law.
CONTENTS/CHAPTERS:
- Part I- California Court System
- Law
- Ethics
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Torts
- Part II-Contracts
- Contract Concepts and Terms
- Capacity and Consideration
- Legality and Consent
- Performance
- Discharge and Breach
- Part III – Sales Law Formation
- Performance and Title
- Sales Law
- Risk of Loss and Warranties
- Agency
Approved Course Number(s):
2281-05
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Real Estate Practice
Huber Books
Supplementary Material: California Real Estate Practice - W. Huber & A. Lyons, CRS, GRI, 5th Edition
45 Credit Hours
The one thing that’s constant in real estate is change. That’s why it’s so important to keep revising a practice textbook and updating the information in it. In this, the 5th edition of California Real Estate Practice, we’ll cover laws and forms from new to old. We’ll also break down some key forms such as the Purchase Contract and the new Listing Agreement line-by-line.
CONTENTS/CHAPTERS:
- The Salesperson
- Prospecting
- Encumbrances
- The Listing Agreement
- Breakdown of the Listing Agreement
- Selling
- The Purchase Power
- Additional Forms for the Purchase Contract
- Finance
- Escrow
- Taxation
- Investing
- Sale of a Business
- Property Management
- Real Estate Assistants
- Licensing, Ethics, and Associations
- Appendix I: Policy Manual
- Appendix II: Glossary
- Index
- Order Form
Approved Course Number(s):
2276-05
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Identify recent laws that have an impact on environmental issues, including lead-based paint disclosure laws.
State the procedures used to locate toxic waste sites, the responsibilities for cleanup and steps that may be taken to minimize future liabilities.
Describe the nature of major air pollutants and the remedies that may be applied to minimize their effects.
Identify at least three sources of human exposure to PCBs and at least two health effects seen in humans exposed to PCBs.
Outline landowners’ responsibility for the protection of wetlands areas on their property.
Identify the issues landowners and developers face regarding endangered-species protection.
Sketch the nature of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and the possible need for testing in areas where these are present.
Describe at least two major provisions of the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act.
Outline the current status of environmental laws and their effect on property insurance and mortgage lending.
Approved Course Number(s):
4350-1003
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Home Inspection
COURSE DESCRIPTION
As the market becomes more competitive, only a business comprised of well-rounded licensees who provide comprehensive advice will continue to stand out. This course instructs real estate licensees on the basics of home inspection. An understanding of this information will allow the student to serve his or her clients and customers better.
This course presents an overview of the home inspection business and explains how it fits into the real estate industry as a whole. In addition, the course covers the regulatory bodies and professional organizations associated with home inspection. At the conclusion of this course, the student will understand the methods used to inspect homes, will know what to look for when examining properties, both inside and out, and will understand the various types of inspection reports and the differences between them.
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Leases
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers an introduction to the financial option of leasing. It presents the student with a comprehensive study of residential and commercial leases, describes the various types of leases and explains the characteristics of lease agreements. The process of lease origination, execution and termination are covered in depth.
The course also describes leases in the context of landlord and tenant law. It explains the importance and the usage of lease agreements in drafting and executing a rental agreement.
At the end of this course, with the help of case studies, the student will learn to apply the concepts discussed in real life situations. This will help the student to develop a clear understanding of the theoretical and practical applications of leases in real estate.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of your study material, you should be able to:
Understand the importance of the rental market within the national housing market
Describe what a lease is and who the signatories on a lease contract are
Explain the characteristics that make a lease legally enforceable
Identify and explain the terms and elements of a lease agreement
Differentiate between the different types of tenancy agreements and their respective characteristics
Be able to calculate lease amounts for gross, net and percentage leases
Understand the landlord’s rights and responsibilities in a lease agreement
Understand the tenant’s rights and responsibilities in a lease agreement
Comprehend the importance and validity of the Federal Fair Housing Act
Explain the key characteristics of the Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act of 1972
Differentiate between commercial and residential leasing
Understand the different types of commercial lease agreements
Understand the applicative nature of the Americans with Disabilities Act within commercial leasing
Identify the various ways in which a lease agreement may be terminated
Describe causes of termination
Describe eviction procedures
Approved Course Number(s):
4350-1008
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Using the Internet to Serve Clients
Course Description
The real estate industry, along with many other industries, is being revolutionized by the Internet. As time goes on, increasing numbers of people gain access to the Internet and use it to satisfy their real estate needs. To avoid being left behind, real-estate professionals need to cultivate an online presence.
In this module students will learn about the Internet and how it has affected the real estate industry. Students will also learn about the elements of websites and how to market themselves and their sites on the Internet. The final lesson teaches students to communicate effectively over email.
The conclusion of this module presents real world dilemmas and applications of the information presented. As the student completes this module, he or she should try to paint a big picture of Internet issues, which the module will address with comprehensive content questions, practices and case studies.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the student will:
Understand the effects of disintermediation on real-estate professionals
Be able to explain the issues that apply to Internet Data Exchange and Virtual Office Websites
Have increased knowledge about the basic components of and terms related to the Internet
Know how to generate contacts through the development of an effective website
Evaluate and be able to implement Internet marketing methods
Understand important guidelines for writing emails that will help generate effective dialogues
Approved Course Number(s):
4350-1005
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Real Estate Appraisal
Course Description
In order to own and convey property in a market economy it is necessary for that property to be assigned a specific monetary value. This process, unlike, say, that of assigning value to durable goods—which have specific materials, production and marketing costs—can be somewhat more involved. With property, the fixed costs—building materials and labor costs—are always accompanied by more esoteric factors that go to make property more (or less) valuable. Becoming a member of the group that understands and applies these factors is a bit more complex than simply being able to understand a balance sheet.
The objective of this course is to familiarize the student with the principles, theories, duties and activities that pertain to real estate appraisal and valuation. Developing an opinion of value is what the real estate appraiser does, but, as we’ve alluded to, this is far from an effortless process. Understanding the obligation of the real estate industry to promote professionalism and ethical business practices is a beginning to being able to carry out this process such that it is beneficial to licensees, consumers and the market in which they do business.
As well as touching upon general standards by which the value of property should be established, this course is broken down into separate lessons which cover:
The Role of a Real Estate Appraiser
Federal Legislation and National Agencies Governing the Industry
An Overview of Basic Value Principles
The Dynamics of the Real Estate Market
Three Approaches to Appraisal
The Appraisal Process
Real Estate Appraisal Practice Exercises
Completing this course will leave the student with a good understanding of fundamental principles of appraisal, methods of real estate valuation, the various kinds of appraisal licensure and certification, the diverse types of appraisal, and what license or certificate is appropriate for given ones. In addition, the course examines the ways in which appraisal can affect both the larger economy and the availability of housing. The course concludes with real-world practice lessons in which students apply their new knowledge to examples and case studies.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
Identify and explain the fundamental concepts and terminology used in real estate valuation and appraisal.
Identify the basic capacities and skills of a qualified appraiser.
Recognize the valuation principles used in real estate appraisal.
Apply value theories to arrive at purchase prices of real estate.
Characterize a favorable market for real estate sales.
Differentiate the three approaches to value commonly used in appraisal.
Follow the eight steps to the appraisal process to arrive at an accurate purchase price.
Analyze and interpret an appraisal report.
Differentiate between appraisal licensure and certification.
Approved Course Number(s):
4350-1002
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Tax Favorable Real Estate Transactions
Course Description
The objective of this course is to teach the real estate professional how he or she can help clients in buying and selling property on a tax-favorable basis.
In accordance with TREC rules Sections 535.71 and 535.72D, the first two lessons of the course seek to provide a method of real estate purchase using pretax dollars and of growing the estate within a qualified product. We will discuss the application of current tax advantages of using both qualified and non-qualified tax products such as IRA’s, SEP IRA, 401k, Roth IRAs and charitable gift annuities. The use of these applications will provide the real estate professional with the opportunity to create a long standing and profitable relationship with his or her clients, as well as attracting a more sophisticated investor wishing to find an alternative to 1031 exchanges.
The final lessons of this module will explain the many important aspects of Internal Revenue Code Section 1031. The course will focus on the benefits of the 1031 exchange for the investor, licensed real estate agent/broker and other parties to the transaction. Upon completion of this course, the student will learn which properties qualify under Section 1031 and how to use the various types of 1031 exchanges to enhance the client’s position in the investment real estate market.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this module the student will:
Be able to identify motivated buying and selling clients.
Know the attributes of qualified and non-qualified products and how they can be of benefit to the sales process.
Be able to identify the restrictive rulings of the 1031 exchange program.
Know how money can be accumulated using pre-tax dollars, accumulate interest on a tax-deferred basis, and create litigation protection.
Know charitable strategies of creating income and tax relief for individuals or families owning highly-appreciated real estate.
Know about Charitable Gift Annuities, and the annuity payments, income benefits and tax advantages associated with them.
Know the parameters that the IRS uses to define a valid like kind exchange.
Know the pros and cons of various exchanging alternatives.
Know the mechanics of a successful tax-deferred exchange and the role of each party in those exchanges.
Be familiar with exchange documentation and the role of a qualified intermediary.
Understand what constitutes “boot” and how to deal with it.
Know how to calculate whether a sale is to be preferred over an exchange.
Approved Course Number(s):
4350-1001
Before enrolling, please check the system requirements information, state requirements, and instructions for receiving credit after course completion.
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Regulatory Requirement
Our staff works diligently to provide you with an analysis of current mandates and legislation that affects you the licensee. All information pertaining to the Mandatory Continuing Education requirements can be found on the State Requirements page. You can find the link to this page on the upper Navigation bar on the Course Catalog.
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Course Completion
Any applicable completion certificates or affidavits can be printed after completing the course and final exam.
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Testing
Quizzes - There is a quiz at the end of each lesson to test comprehension of the subject matter.
Final Exam - Passing Grade 70%. You can take the final three times.
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Salesperson Requirements
- To qualify to take an examination for a real estate salesperson licence, an applicant must submit evidence (transcript) of having completed a college-level course in Real Estate Principles.
- No more than two correspondence courses may be completed in any five-week period. (One course may be completed in 2 1/2 weeks.) The student should make certain the courses offered by the private school are approved by the Real Estate Commissioner and satisfies the pre-license education course requirements.
- In addition to Real Estate Principles, the applicant must (either when qualifying for the examination, when applying for the original license, or within eighteen months after license issuance) submit evidence of having completed an additional college-level course in Real Estate Practice and one additional course from the following:
- Accounting
- Business Law
- Escrows
- Legal Aspects of Real Estate
- Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
- Property Management
- Real Estate Appraisal
- Real Estate Economics
- Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Office Administration
- Computer Applications in Real Estate
Minimum Requirements to apply for the Broker Exam and License
Education:Applicants for a real estate broker license examination must have successfully completed the following eight statutorily required college-level courses:
1. Real Estate Practice
2. Legal Aspects of Real Estate
3. Real Estate Finance
4. Real Estate Appraisal
5. Real Estate Economics or Accounting
6 - 8. And three* courses from the following group:
Real Estate Principles
Business Law
Property Management
Real Estate Office Administration
Escrows
Advanced Legal Aspects of Real Estate
Advanced Real Estate Finance
Advanced Real Estate Appraisal
Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
Computer Applications in Real Estate
*If both Real Estate Economics and Accounting are taken, only two courses from the above group are required.
If you have further questions regarding licensing requirements or applications, please see the California Department of Real Estate website for licensee information.
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