The Authoritative Guide To Your 2026 California Real Estate Broker License
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BROKER LICENSE PROGRAMS
2026 California Broker License Requirements
- ✓ 8 Required College-Level Courses
- ✓ 2 Years Full-Time Experience (Minimum)
- ✓ Official DRE Sponsor ID: #S0579
- ✓ 2026 Updated PowerPrep™ Content
As an Official DRE Sponsor since 1941, we ensure your 2026 application is approved the first time.
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 easier way to complete courses and nearly no failures occur.
How To Complete Courses:
(There is no faster or easier way to complete these 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.
COURSE 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 longest running & most successful EXAM REVIEW along with a Special Q&A ANALYSIS that covers the full scope of the subject matter that you will be tested on for the State Exam (10+ Hours)
Follow Along Power Review Guide
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
Review 24 hours before your state exam. Includes: Lightning Review Audio (a quick review of the most important subject matter (80 min), also a Test Taking Hints Strategy that actually can make the difference from passing and failing.
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.
OPTIONAL: $39 for hardcopy Power Review Guide Booklet (Option is for convenience & the same info that is in online version)
$99.00
($138 w/Power 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}
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California Real Estate Broker’s Exam
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What can I do with a Broker License that I cannot do with a Sales License?
As a licensed Broker, you have the legal authority to open your own real estate firm, manage your own office, and hire sales agents to work under you. You can also work as an independent broker without being “hung” under another firm, allowing you to keep 100% of your commissions rather than splitting them with a traditional office.
2. Does having a Broker License help with commercial or luxury listings?
Yes. In the high-end and commercial markets, having “Broker” on your business card signals a higher level of expertise and commitment to the industry. Because the state requires more experience and a higher passing score (75%) for Brokers, clients often perceive you as a more qualified expert.
3. Is the Broker Exam much harder than the Sales Agent Exam?
The exam covers similar topics but requires a deeper understanding of management, trust fund accounting, and legal liabilities. While a Sales Agent needs a 70% to pass, the DRE requires Brokers to reach a 75% passing score. Our PowerPrep system is specifically tuned to this higher standard.
4. How long do I have to complete my 8 courses and sit for the exam?
Per DRE regulations, each course takes 18 days to complete, meaning you can finish the education in 144 days (approx. 4.8 months) or sooner if less courses are needed. Once finished, your certificates are valid for the state exam application. We recommend testing as soon as possible while the material is fresh.
5. If I have a 4-year degree, do I still need the 2 years of sales experience?
The DRE allows a major or minor in Real Estate from an accredited 4-year college to count as “equivalent experience”. This often allows college graduates to “fast-track” directly to the Broker exam without waiting the full two years as a sales agent.
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