California Real Estate Broker License
Authoritative Guide to Your 2026 Requirements and Success
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What is the difference between a salesperson and a broker?
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Broker License Program
Phase 1.
Qualification Program
To qualify to schedule a testing date, individuals are required to complete the following requirements:
First Requirement
Are You Qualified for a 2026 California Broker License?
To qualify for the state exam, you must meet ONE of the following experience requirements:
- ✓
Option A: 2 Years of Full-Time Salesperson experience within the last 5 years. - ✓
Option B: A 4-Year College Degree with a Major or Minor in Real Estate (Waives experience requirement). - ✓
Option C: Equivalent unlicensed real estate experience (subject to DRE approval).
Second Requirement
Courses Includes:
- Hardcopy Course Textbooks and access to (PDF Versions) New “Read Out Loud” Audio Feature
- Eligible to take finals after each 18 days
- Open Book Finals / 99.8% Pass Rate
- 1 Year Term
There is no faster or easier way to complete courses and nearly no failures occur.
How To Complete Courses:
Read textbook at your own pace (pdf online or hardcopy). NO TRACKING REQUIRED. “Open Book” is Online (100 Q&A multiple choice), 60% grade or better to pass. PRINT OR DOWNLOAD YOUR CERTIFICATES. NOTE: Real Estate Practice will have an additional module to complete before accessing final.
Prices:
1 Course $79
2 ($114)
3 ($149)
4 ($192)
5 ($235)
6 ($270)
7 ($287)
8 ($320)
shipping $5 per course
IMPORTANT:These courses were not created by the DRE for the purpose of preparing for the state exam, they are just the pre-requisites. By completing the pre-requisite courses in the minimal time period, you can be qualified, apply for your testing date and then prepare for the state exam.
Phase 2.
License Exam Preparation
PowerPrep Online Program™
Updated 2026 – Broker Exam Prep
Calibrated For 75% Passing Requirement
CREATED by STATE’S TOP INSTRUCTOR
Don Schwartz, teaching longer than anyone | Over 40 years!
Access Unlimited
Term: 6 months
✅ 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 most effective EXAM REVIEW, along with a Special Q&A ANALYSIS that covers the full scope of subject matter that you will be tested on for the State Exam (10+ Hours)
Follow Along Power Review Guide
Includes: Exam Review and Q&A Analysis (215 pages)
✅ Practice Testing w/Auto Grading
- Newest | 650 Q&As
- Master Exam | 150 Q&As
- Brokers Editions |200 Q&As
MasterPrep Flashcards
Use these to improve memory of important terms and definitions.
✅ The Day Before the Exam
To review 24 hours before state exam: Lightning Review Audio (a quick overview of the most important subject matter (80 min), and Test Taking Hints Strategy.
Your Own Private Tutor
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 questions for ongoing student support.
OPTIONAL: $39 for hardcopy Power Review Guide Booklet (Option is for convenience & the same info as pdf online version)
$99.00
($138 w/Review Guide Booklet)
If Failing, Pays Back $198
Materials Usually Received In 3-4 Business Days
2026 Special Promotion
When ordering 5 or more courses, receive a FREE (Phase 2) Online License Exam Preparation Program | $99 retail value | Auto Enrolled. No need to {Add to Cart}
Key 2026 Exam Vocabulary
Master these 10 essential terms frequently seen on the DRE State Exam.
1. Fiduciary Duties (OLD CAR)
2. Adverse Possession
4. Functional Obsolescence
4. Encumbrance
5. Steering & Redlining
6. Fee Simple Defeasible
7. Net Operating Income (NOI)
8. Littoral vs. Riparian Rights
9. Bilateral vs. Unilateral Contract
10. The Bundle of Rights
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Verified Broker Success Stories
“I am beyond excited and grateful to share that I passed my Broker’s Exam and it truly felt like magic after taking this course! Compared to other programs I’ve tried, this one stood out in every way. The material was clear, well-organized, and focused exactly on what I needed to know. Their step-by-step process took the overwhelm out of studying and made everything feel so much more manageable. I’ve taken other courses that left me feeling lost or stressed, but this one gave me confidence from start to finish. If you’re serious about passing, this is the course to take!”
— Maria Diaz, Licensed Broker
“I took so many other courses and finally I took Dons course and was able to pass the Broker State Exam on 4-25-24. If you want to pass the first time take Dons course and you will pass. I wish I would have taken his course first this would have saved me so much extra stress.”
— Josie Gonzalez, Licensed Broker (Passed 4-25-24)
“The exam preparation materials that were provided ensured that I passed the Brokers exam! Everything that was shared was true. You have to comprehend the materials in order to pass. Thank you so much for the training, online help, phone call support, etc.”
— Esther Swink, Licensed Broker
A Professional Note for Future Brokers
“Helping real estate professionals reach the top of their field since 1941.”
Becoming a Broker is about more than just a new license—it’s about leadership and professional mastery.
Our Broker PowerPrep™ is specifically designed for the 2026 exam. We are so confident in our 3-generation methodology that we back it with our 200% Money-Back Guarantee.
To your continued success,
Founder
CEO and President
& the entire CSRE Staff