Frequently Asked Questions - Education

The Department of Real Estate can assist you in the process of renewing your real estate license. You can visit their website at www.dre.ca.gov or (213) 897-3399.

The Association offers correspondence courses and video courses to complete the 45 hours of continuing education required to renew agents’ and brokers’ license. Click to view a list of courses offered or call 213-897-3399.

For real estate agents renewing for the first time only you must complete:

• A 3-hour course in ethics
• A 3- hour course in agency
• A 3-hour course in fair housing
• A 3-hour course in trust fund handling

For real estate salespersons and brokers you must complete a total of 45 hours of approved continuing education courses, including:

• A 3-hour course in ethics
• A 3- hour course in agency
• A 3-hour course in fair housing
• A 3-hour course in trust fund handling
• At least 18 hours of courses specifically designated as consumer protection courses
• An additional 15 hours of approved courses, which may be designated as either consumer protection or consumer service courses

Go to www.winforms.com, select member purchase or renew button. Enter your CAR member # and your password—the last 5 digits of your social security #. Complete the online form and submit to CAR. Follow the directions to download WINForms onto your computer.

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All new members are required to attend the mandatory training classes, unless they have attended them at another Association or MLS that uses Paragon.

You can listen to some Paragon tutorials, which are available on our website. However, the mandatory trainings are not yet available for online attendance.