| DRE Approved
Each course has been approved by the California Department of Real Estate as being equivalent to college level courses for the purpose of qualifying for the real estate license examinations. (See approval numbers in course descriptions.)
Course Procedures
Each course consists of a college textbook. There are review questions w/ answers after each chapter. The only course that requires homework quizzes is R.E. Principles. These questions can done on the internet or by pencil and paper.
Qualify Rapidly
The Real Estate Commissioner allows that each course can be completed in as little as 2 1/2 weeks or you can take as long as 1 year.
Final Examination
There is a 100 question (multiple choice) open-book final exam required for each course. This final is administered convenient to where you live or where you work, or can be taken on-line. While 2 1/2 hours is allowed for this test, most students finish in less time. To speed things up, you can take two finals in one day if you wish.
Certificate of Completion
You must score at least 70% on the final in order to pass the course.
A Certificate of Completion is issued to you which you send to the Department of Real Estate (Sacramento) when you apply for the state license exam.
Benefits of Home Study
- Saves Time - Most busy people do not have the time to attend college classes and take up to 15 weeks for each course.
Saves Money - Live instruction in a classroom setting can be expensive. With our wholesale purchasing power and low overhead, CBI courses can be cheaper than even taking a course at a community college - and you eliminate driving and parking hassle.
Course Fees
While our basic fees are very competitive, you can save even more money by ordering all the courses you need.
Number of courses
ordered at one time |
Fee for each course |
| 1 |
$87.00 |
| 2 - 4 |
$77.00 |
5 - 8
|
$67.00
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| Save Even More: The textbooks that are required are included in the course fee. If you already have the book, you may deduct $20.00 from the price of that course! |
Refund Policy
If for any reason you do not complete the course, you may request a refund in writing subject to the following conditions:
- Written request for a refund must be made within 15 days of enrollment date. All materials (including text) must be returned.
- A minimum charge of $35 cover mailing/registration fees.
- If more than 3 lessons have been submitted, NO REFUND will be made regardless of the time involved.
Course Descriptions
Real Estate Principles (DRE # 558-83)
An introduction to the field of real estate; Subjects covered: Real Property Law, Financing, Contracts, Taxation, Appraisal, Mathematics, Public Controls, Escrow, Encumbrances, Landlord & Tenant, Law of Agency.
Legal Aspects of Real Estate (#808-86)
A comprehensive introduction to California real estate law. Covers: Judicial System, Agency, Responsibilities of Licensees, Contracts, Taking Title, Encumbrances, Land Use Controls, Leasing, Security Devices, Homesteads, Property Rights.
Real Estate Practice (#969-88)
A practical course offering professional aspects of selling real estate. Covers: Brokerage Business, Disclosures, Prospecting, Marketing & Sales Techniques, Office Administration, Tax Implication, Specialty Areas.
Real Estate Appraisal (#635-84)
An introduction to determining the value of real property. Subjects covered: Economics and Value, Property Analysis, The 3 Approaches, Estimating Construction Costs and Depreciation, Appraising Special Ownership and Interests, etc.
Real Estate Finance (#884-87)
Covers an introduction to financing real estate and the mortgage market. Subjects covered: Conventional Loans, Government Loans, Types of Lenders, Points, Discounts, Processing Loans, Foreclosures and Creative Financing.
Real Estate Economics (#636-84)
Discusses the interrelationship between economics and real estate. Subjects covered: Government's Role in the Economy, Interaction of Supply and Demand, Analyzing Regional Community and Neighborhood Patters, Development and Investment.
Property Management (#970-88)
Presents management techniques for apartments, condos, office buildings and commercial/industrial properties. Subjects covered: Steps for Creating a Management Plan, Handling Owner Tenant Relations, Leasing Procedures, Marketing Space.
Escrow (#822-86)
Designed primarily to acquaint the student with the "inner workings" of escrow and to understand the escrow language. Covers: Present-day Escrow Practices, Documentation, Case Studies
R.E. Office Administration (#1366-93)
Designed for the student who is either going to manage an office for a broker or open their own office; covers the 3 "Hats" of a broker-business manager, sales manager, & office manager.
Mortgage Loan Brokering (#1548-95)
Loan Processing; Underwriting; Docs, Funding, Closing, Servicing, Dept of Corp. & Dept of Real Estate; Settlement Procedures..
Common Interest Developments (#2212-05)
Covers the basics of managing, purchasing and selling of common interest developments that are governed by homeowners associations including condominiums. All applicable laws are included in the course.
Business Law (#2288-05)
Covers ethics and laws of business, arbitration/mediation, court systems and procedures, torts, contracts and sales laws. (#2288-05)
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