# Real Estate Salesperson License Preparation (Certificate of Proficiency)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business Administration

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A Real Estate Salesperson license is required of individuals who are to be employed as salespersons under the control and supervision of a licensed real estate broker.

Minimum Requirements to qualify to take the Real Estate Salesperson examination:

1.  Age: 18 years of age or older.
2.  Honesty:  License applicants must be honest and truthful.
3.  Education:  Applicants must provide evidence of successful completion of  three courses:  Real Estate Principles,  Real Estate Practice, and one additional elective course listed below.  Completion of the Real Estate Salesperson License Preparation Certificate satisfies the  California  Department of Real Estate-mandated pre-license  requirements.

This program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position in the Real Estate sales field.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Explain, Evaluate, and Recommend methods of holding title, agency relationships for real estate transactions, and contract contingencies to hypothetical clients.
2.  Manage and Explain real estate marketing and sales cycles and the transaction fulfillment process including listing, pricing, and marketing properties.
3.  Identify, Interpret, and Apply industry ethics, state and federal housing laws, and Standards of Practice to real estate dealings and transactions.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **RE 100 - Real Estate Principles RE 115 - Real Estate Practice** | | 6 |
| RE 100 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| RE 115 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| **Electives (Select 3-7 units)** | | 3-7 |
| RE 105 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| RE 110 | Real Estate Appraisal | 3 |
| RE 120 | Legal Aspects of Real Estate | 3 |
| RE 140 | Introduction to Property Management | 3 |
| ACCT 201 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 117 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| **Total** | | **9-13** |