Learn from the Master: Over 40 Years of Real Estate Excellence
When your career is on the line, you don’t just need a course—you need a mentor. Don Schwartz isn’t just an instructor; he is a pioneer in California real estate education who has been helping students bridge the gap between “studying” and “passing” for over four decades.
The Heritage (Since 1941):
The California School of Real Estate is a third-generation family business. Since 1941, our family has been dedicated to one thing: helping Californians succeed in real estate. This deep-rooted legacy of “Family Specialists” means we provide a level of personal support and laser-focused expertise that large corporate schools simply can’t match.
The Expertise (The Pioneer):
In 1976, Don Schwartz revolutionized the industry by creating the very first “Weekend Crash Review.” He realized that most students didn’t need more hours in a classroom; they needed a specialized strategy to tackle the actual state exam. Today, that legacy lives on in our PowerPrep Online™ system—the most efficient exam prep program in the state.
The Proof (The 99% Difference):
- Experience: Don has been teaching longer than almost anyone in the field.
- Results: An unmatched 99% pass rate for students who follow our exact procedure.
- Trust: We are so confident in Don’s methods that we offer the industry’s only 200% Double Money-Back Guarantee.
The Mission:
“My goal has always been to bring the classroom to you. We’ve removed the tracking and the fluff so you can focus on exactly what you need to pass your state exam the first time. Your success is our family’s

