Broker Outreach FAQ
Q. How do I schedule an onsite presentation?
A. Contact the Director of Broker Relations at 408-445-5078 or email: Gloria@sccaor.com
Q. How do I obtain the broker training and REALTOR® Lunch and Learn schedules and register for classes?
A. Click Here to view the training schedule and Click Here to register for classes.
Q. How do I obtain information on Error & Omission Insurance and what do I need to know about the policy?
Click Here for Information about Understanding E & O Insurance.
Q. How do I get my California Broker’s Real Estate License?
1. A broker applicant must have two years of full-time experience as a licensed real estate salesperson within a five year period immediately preceding the application date or submit evidence of graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
2. In addition, an applicant for the broker examination must have completed eight college level courses. These courses must include the following five:
• Real Estate Practice
• Legal Aspects of Real Estate
• Real Estate Finance
• Real Estate Appraisal
• Real Estate Economics or Accounting
3. PLUS 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
4. Complete the Broker Examination Application and mail to the Department of Real Estate with a $95 broker examination fee.
5. After you receive your Examination Date by mail from the Department of Real Estate you will be assigned to take your State Exam in Sacramento, Fresno, or Oakland.
How do I purchase Broker Management/Risk Management Resources and what is available?
Please contact our store at 408-445-5075 or online by Clicking Here.
Q. What is RESPA and how do I obtain information?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Homes and Communities Web site contains valuable information concerning RESPA.
Click Here to view their FAQ page.
Q. How do I contact the CAR Broker/Owner Legal Hotline?
Call 213-739-8350 :: Monday-Friday :: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Q. How do I get CAR Legal Q&A?
Click Here for CAR Legal
Q. How do I obtain information on Fair Housing Laws?
Federal: Click Here
State: Click Here
Q. How do I get information on opening a real estate office?
Click Here for information
Q. How do I obtain DRE Audit Guidelines?
Click Here for information