FAQs: Pre-Licensing and Continuing Education Questions

As of June 30th, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Orders N-52-20, N-69-20, and N-71-20 impacting California applicants and licensees in response to COVID-19. These questions and answers were provided by the California Department of Real Estate to help you understand how you may be affected by these new orders. My license expired… More

As a new real estate licensee, the first step you’ll need to do is choose a real estate broker (sometimes called a “broker-in-charge” or “managing broker”). The process of picking a broker can start early, as some states require that you be sponsored by a broker when you take your real estate exam. Don’t… More

Every state requires you to pass a licensing exam to get your license. This exam is completely separate from your education. You will have to register for the exam, pay a fee, and go to a specific testing site on the day your appointment is scheduled. Most states use a third-party testing provider to… More

Our policy is to provide an appropriate environment to optimize all learning activities. All online courses are presented through the internet. Any individuals with private, business or public (e.g. library) access to the internet are potential participants. Onscreen text can be enlarged using internet browser software as needed. Courses with audio and video instruction… More

This is a question you will have to submit to the state licensing authority or Real Estate Commission for your particular state. Each state’s law varies regarding what types of criminal activity prohibits you from obtaining a real estate license. Some have exceptions regarding the type of crime, the age you were when the… More

Yes! All of our courses are approved by each state’s Real Estate Commission or licensing authority to be offered in an online format. More

Student can access certificate by clicking on the course card within the learning path or under the ‘my courses tab’. Under the ‘Course Information’ section they can click on “View” to view/print the certificate. Student can also go to the Menu drop down on the right side of the home dashboard page and click… More

Each state will have its own requirements. If it is a timed state, you will be required to be in the course for the required amount of hours. For example, if it is a 3 hour course, you will be required to be in the course for 3 hours. Please check with your state… More

There are short quizzes at the end of each course unit. Once you complete all course units there is a final exam. A minimum passing score is required on the final exam. Some states allow additional attempts to pass the final exam. More

At Colibri Real Estate you can take your real estate pre-licensing course anytime, anywhere. Successful completion of our pre-license course qualifies you to take the state license exam. To understand all of the steps it takes to become a real estate agent, please see Choose Your State from the Get Licensed tab then click… More

As license reciprocity varies from state to state, you will need to contact the state real estate commission or department to find out what they require. More

Generally, a salesperson works for a broker. A broker can work for another broker or have their own office with salespersons under them; however the term varies by state. In some states, there are no salespersons; there are only brokers (similar to salespersons), and managing brokers. Visit your state license requirements for specifics by… More