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How to Get a Real Estate Salesperson or Broker License in California

Prepare to earn your real estate license with our online courses. Get your California real estate license with OnlineEd. Price match guarantee. Mobile friendly. DRE-approved. Instructor Support. Start immediately!


NMLS Approved Education for California Mortgage Licensees

Complete your eight-hour NMLS license renewal requirement through our NMLS-approved provider, OnlineEd


C.A.R. Board of Directors and Committees

The main Business Meetings page provides key links for Directors and Committee Members. The next C.A.R. Business Meeting is scheduled for January 27-30 in Monterey.


NAR Meetings

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REimagine! Conference & Expo

REimagine!® Real Estate Conference & Expo is where learning takes center stage and where business solutions and connections are at the forefront of the real estate industry.


Outreaches

Learn how to schedule a C.A.R. outreach speaker for your next event and access presentations from previous outreaches.


Property Management Conference

Join us for a deep dive into property management fundamentals at this half-day virtual conference.


Events Calendar

Your one-stop calendar for C.A.R. and industry events.


For Your Clients

A one-stop shop for tools and and resources to educate consumers about the intricacies of buying and selling a home and how a REALTOR® can help.

Down Payment Resource Directory Infographics Tax Reform One Sheets
Digital Tools

Marketing tools from C.A.R.'s consumer advertising campaign


For Brokers/Managers

This information is designed for Real Estate Brokers and Office Managers to assist you in supporting your real estate business. 


Homeowners Insurance Resources

Discover homeowner insurance resources from C.A.R. to help navigate California's wildfire-related insurance crisis. Access expert-led webinars, podcasts, and support tools for both REALTORS® and consumers seeking guidance on maintaining or finding coverage.


Team Services Program

We provide information and resources to support Real Estate Team Leaders in navigating their roles and ensuring compliance.


Center for California Real Estate

CCRE's mission is to advance industry knowledge and innovation with an emphasis on convening key experts and influence-makers.


Multimedia Library

From webinars to videos and podcasts to blogs, C.A.R. keeps you in the know.

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Publications

C.A.R. publishes various newsletters throughout the year. Formerly, C.A.R. also published a magazine, for which past issues are still available. 


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Success as a Top Agent
Are you ready to take your next step? C.A.R. Education’s real estate classes can help push you to a more secure and successful place in your career. Not only does the California Association of REALTORS® work to make sure the REALTOR® is the center of the transaction, the National Association of REALTORS® works together with us to help provide resources to aid with that goal.

All you have to do as the REALTOR® is make sure you utilize the tools available to you. Improve your knowledge, skillsets, so you can close more deals. 

Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
We are happy to offer the NAR’s Graduate, REALTOR® Institute designation to C.A.R. Members. It’s a lifetime title that REALTORS® earn by completing a set of required classes to become an industry expert and supplement their existing wealth of knowledge. Considering today's market and sophisticated consumers, members need to have all the knowledge they can to be a client’s top agent. Become that expert by earning your GRI Designation.

How it Works
California members can earn the GRI by signing up for, and completing the required classes below:

  1. C.A.R.’s GRI class series
    Sign up for these 6 classes on
    store.car.org.
  2. 45CE (Continuing Education) classes
    Sign up for the appropriate FREE 45CE package on
    car.org.
  3. CA Residential Purchase Agreement class
    Choose an
    Online Anytime RPA class or LearnMyWay® Webinar.

Complete the classes above in any order. Once all required classes are completed, your GRI Designation certificate is emailed to you automatically using the email address you provided at sign up.

 

SIGN UP for GRI Classes

 

Graduate, REALTOR® Institute Classes from C.A.R.
Sign up today for your C.A.R. GRI classes including:

  • GRI 204 - Legal Issues
  • GRI 205 - Money-Making Strategies - Online Anytime
  • GRI 206 - Technology Applications in Real Estate – Online Anytime
  • GRI 208 - Real Estate Finance and Property Taxation
  • GRI 209 - Marketing Commercial Properties
  • GRI 210 - Environmental Issues and Land Use

What You Gain

  • A designation that does not expire nor needs to be renewed!
  • The ability to better serve and protect your increasingly sophisticated clients through an understanding of new technology, laws, and procedures
  • Network with other GRI Designees
  • Marketing materials from NAR
  • Customizable flyer from NAR
  • Use of GRI logos from NAR
  • Banner ad from NAR
  • Postcard from NAR
  • GRI referral form

Get more information on other online courses for sale at store.car.org.

 

SIGN UP for GRI Classes

 

C.A.R. is Here for YOU
Are you already renewing your real estate license with one of C.A.R.’s Member Benefit 45CE package? Once you complete those classes, that will count towards your GRI! You’ve already completed most of the classes required to earn your GRI at that point.

Of course, C.A.R. Members are entitled to the Member Price (half the non-member price) for all GRI classes as well! Sign in to store.car.org and make sure your membership is linked to receive all appropriate discounts.

Did You Sign Up for the Previous Series?
If you have already signed up for the GRI program with the previous catalog of classes, you can still complete those to earn the Designation. That includes:

GRI 100 - AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS, DUTIES AND DISCLOSURES
GRI 101 - ETHICS, PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND LEGAL ASPECTS
GRI 102 - TRUST FUND MANAGEMENT
GRI 104 - FAIR HOUSING
GRI 105 - LEGAL ISSUES
GRI 106 - MONEY MAKING STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
GRI 107 - TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN REAL ESTATE
GRI 108 - RISK MANAGEMENT
GRI 109 - RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE
GRI 110 - MARKETING, FINANCING AND MANAGING COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
GRI 111 - INVESTMENT PROPERTY ANALYSIS
GRI 112 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW & LAND USE
GRI 113 - REAL PROPERTY, TAX AND EXCHANGING
GRI 114 - ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS OF THE C.A.R. RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Questions
You may direct any GRI-related questions to [email protected] for more information. Thank you for choosing, C.A.R. Education.

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