/Benefits Why You Should Do Business With CBI

1. Fully Approved by the California Department of Real Estate
We are an approved course provider-not an agent ( middleman) selling another schools' courses.
    
2. Quality Textbooks
We use the latest California-specific, textbooks found in college bookstores. We do not publish our own books (throwaways) or buy generic books used in 50 states.
     
3. Same Day Service
All orders received by 3:00 p.m. are shipped UPS the same day. No waiting for materials!
    
4. All Credit Cards Accepted
Use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card to order by phone or fax--or order direct on our web page.
     
5. Speedy Service- Online Testing
Your choice-- do your quizzes/finals online with instant results or fax your stuff to us- we respond the same day.
    
6. Licensed Broker on Staff
Have a problem understanding a question or an answer? Discuss it with a caring and knowledgeable real estate professional-not a clerk or sales rep.
     
7. Competitive Price
We "shop" our competition regularly. We are far less expensive than most schools, but we are not the cheapest either. (Just like Real Estate, there is a difference between price and value.)
    
8. Largest Selection of Courses
We have 11 DRE-approved statutory courses (more than other schools) to give you more options in meeting your DRE education requirements.
     
9. Free Counseling
 Our highly trained counselors recommend specific courses, based on your unique individual goals and needs, and the order in which to take them- which eliminates guessing or taking useless courses.
    
10. Experience ~ Experience ~ Experience
We have specialized in quality Real Estate Education since 1971. We do not deal with appraisal courses, contracting, insurance, pilots, nursing, securities, etc.
     
11. Convenient Facility
We have an actual ( not virtual) facility with classroom located in the West San Fernando Valley. You can pick up materials,forms,or certificates anytime time during the work week.
    
12. Highest Standards
 Many schools lowered their passing requirements to 60% in 1997.The state passing minimum  is still 70% (75% on brokers) on their exams - we're still at 70% to better qualify you for your Real Estate License.
    


What successful grads have to say:

"Enlightening and presented in a fashion so that the information is retained and understood. Truly a gifted speaker." - S.S., Arroyo Grande

"Kalal was fabulous - humorous and instructive." - R.K., Santa Monica

"From the start, he involved each person in a lively discussion. He truly made the day an enjoyable as well as an educational one." - B.S. Los Alamitos

"This is to confirm that California Brokers Institute program and materials were instrumental for my passing the brokers examination in one trial. I recommend CBI program for any serious real estate contender." - Albert  G.

"Thank you again for your excellent teaching skills which I believe assisted me greatly in passing my Real Estate Examination." - A.P.

"I just wanted to personally thank you for your time and effort. I have taken several sales and management courses over the years, but have failed to come across an individual who made it as enjoyable, professional and educational all at the same time as you did. What you added to the experience was quite impressive." - Guy G.

"...Thank for allowing me the opportunity to participate in the real estate licensing course at your facility. Having participated in business and sales courses over the years, I wanted to commend you and your staff on the job they do. The courtesy, professionalism and knowledge were extremely impressive. Not only was Don Kalal a pleasure to learn from, the environment was even better." - G.G.

"I would like to thank you for the training I received that enabled me to successfully pass the State Exam the first time. With your classroom instructions and the practice exams, that is all that anyone needs. I am looking forward to continued education through CBI." - Robert B.

"I wanted to thank you for your stepping me through the process of the required courses for my 18 month requirements, and my four year renewal and most recently, all the excellent guidance to get me through my brokers´ courses. I followed your advice and passed my exam with grace and ease! Thank you again for all your help! Best of luck to both of our futures!" - R.C.

 

One final note . . . . The Truth About Passing Averages

Many prospective licensees will enroll in a school based on their advertised "high passing" averages. Because of the heavy competition for students, schools will inflate their passing rate -- recently this number is quoted in excess of 90%!!!!! The Department of Real Estate does not track this data or publish it -- the school can claim any percentage they want to.

 Actually, this number is grossly deceptive since the Department of Real Estate publishes significantly lower in terms of actual passing statistics. Currently, the broker passing rate is averaging 37-40% and the sales passing rate hovers between 39% to 44%. The DRE actually shoots for a 50% passing average as their ideal target - substantially higher would indicate the exam is too easy and much lower would indicate the exam is too hard.

In conclusion, beware of a school that advertises "highest passing averages" or one that quotes exceptionally low prices for their courses . . . if their prices are low you can bet the quality of their books and service is low also -- Plus they have no physical location and often disappear in the night.