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1 WINTER SPRING 2017 California Real Estate Licensing Education 15-Hour Licensing Package ONLY $499 The classroom without walls Education anytime, anywhere

2 No two students schedules are exactly alike. That s why we offer you three distinctly different educational delivery vehicles to help you complete your licensing requirements. Each has unique advantages designed with the highest level of convenience and success in mind. WAYS to complete your education! Brightwood College is approved by the California Bureau of Real Estate to provide real estate education in the state of California. CalBRE Sponsor No. S061 For our complete general information page, please visit: 1 With a few clicks of the mouse, our innovative OnDemand virtual classroom helps you complete your required education on your terms: Our MOST POPULAR option! Anytime, Anywhere Your Own Schedule Interactive Learning Help When You Need It Convenient online learning anywhere you have access to the Internet. Start, stop, pause, and rewind each video lesson or segment as often as you like. Join our real estate experts in our state-of-the-art studio from your own home! Get personal attention with regular s and one-to-one phone calls. 2 If you work best with set class times and enjoy lively discussions with instructors and classmates, this option is for you. Learn from state-certified instructors at one of our live classroom locations. See page 8 9 for schedules. Our exam-focused self-study correspondence allow you to study when and where it s convenient for you. The knowledge you need to succeed. Our comprehensive study solutions: Directly reflect what is tested on your exam to help you pass Provide the skills you need to help your clients and excel in your career Contain the most current and accurate information available 2

3 START STEP 1 The California Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) requires license applicants to complete 15 credit hours of education in the following: Real Estate Principles 45 hours Real Estate Practice 45 hours One additional BRE-approved course: We recommend: Legal Aspects of Real Estate 45 hours We offer complete licensing packages in a variety of delivery formats. No matter which option you choose, you will receive the comprehensive education experience that you would expect from us. OnDemand Package $499 Package $699 Package $199 Complete your 15-hour required education STEP Take the California Salesperson Licensing Exam Consider taking our Exam Prep Course prior to sitting for the exam. See page 7 for additional information. Your STEP-BY-STEP Guide to Obtaining a Real Estate License STEP 2 Apply for your Salesperson Exam/ License Application One set of electronic fingerprints is required. For more detailed information, go to: forms/re45.pdf Live Class $699 9-Hours of Instructor-Led Classroom Convenient settings in select cities Live Class Real Estate Exam Prep Two days of instructor-led live classroom review and tips. Includes Terms and Definitions Audio CD and Drill and Practice Question Bank Real Estate Library* A complete selection of course textbooks Complete 15-Hour Licensing Packages *Your Real Estate Library includes the following titles: California Legal Aspects of Real Estate Book California Legal Aspects of Real Estate Workbook ** California Real Estate Exam Prep Workbook ** California Real Estate Practice Book Interactive Study Group California Real Estate Practice Workbook ** California Real Estate Principles Book California Real Estate Principles Workbook ** If you would like OnDemand Exam Prep with the Live Class Package or Live Class Exam Prep with the OnDemand Package, please call to enroll. OnDemand $499 9-Hours of Instructor-Led Study anywhere, anytime! OnDemand Real Estate Exam Prep Comprehensive online review sessions with pre- and post-tests. Includes Terms and Definitions Audio CD and Drill and Practice Question Bank Real Estate Library* A complete selection of course textbooks Interactive Study Group Weekly live webinar **Not included in package. (Included with OnDemand and Packages) $199 Real Estate Library* A complete selection of course textbooks Interactive Study Group Weekly live webinar STEP 4 Receive your state license A salesperson is licensed to act on behalf of a broker and may not act as a real estate agent independently. A salesperson may only work for one broker in California at a time. Consider finding a broker early in your licensing process. FINISH Your success on the licensing exam depends on your full understanding of the topics and concepts. That s why we have developed an Interactive Study Group for our distance learning students! Interactive Study Groups cover state-specific content in live webinars designed to make distance learners part of the class through full access to our real estate industry experts. Join our expert faculty and other students for a lively discussion of topics. Prepare any questions you may have and bring them to the study groups; the goal is to reinforce key concepts covered in your and provide the opportunity for you to interact with our faculty and learn from other students. 4 5

4 Header Required Salesperson Licensing Courses See page 8 for class schedules. Salesperson Exam Header Prep See page 8 for class schedules. Real Estate Principles Become successful in your field by understanding key topics such as time management, the listing and selling process, property valuation, closing the sale, escrow procedure, taxes, financing, and more. Topics Include: Land descriptions and subdivisions Acquisition and transfer of real property Liens and encumbrances Leases Contracts Unlawful discrimination Agency and business principles Ethics Real Estate Practice A real estate license does not come with an operating manual, so we have created that focus on what it really takes to succeed in the business and will expand your knowledge of the industry in an engaging and effective forum. Topics Include: The business of real estate The art of pricing and listing How to find and counsel the buyer The material was comprehensive and presented in a way that was easy to retain. Mirabi J. Legal Aspects of Real Estate Make the law come alive and explore some of the common myths and misconceptions that affect your day-to-day activities. Find out how you can avoid legal entanglements with this exciting course! Topics Include: Real estate laws Contract clauses Influential agency policies and concepts Disclosure guidelines and procedures Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep $199 Nobody prepares you for test day like Kaplan! Over 75 years of preparation has gone into the finest exam prep course on the market today. This course is a laser-focused review of exam content delivered by the industry s best instructors who cover the content of the California licensing exam. This course starts with a diagnostic practice exam that allows you to discover your strengths and weaknesses, so you can study more effectively and efficiently. You will be engaged with interactive questions that sharpen your understanding of salient test points. Upon successfully completing your final diagnostic practice exam, you will understand what you already know and what you need to work on to be confidently prepared for success on test day. The industry s best instructors and continuously vetted content exam prep doesn t get any better than this! Includes: California Real Estate Exam Prep Workbook California Real Estate Salesperson Drill and Practice Book California Real Estate Salesperson Drill and Practice QBank Diagnostic Pre- and Post-Tests Real Estate Math $29 Taking the real estate licensing exam is hard enough, but when you add 5 to 10 math problems, your ability to pass can depend on solving these math computations. This OnDemand video course will take you through the basics of real estate math all the way to some fairly demanding multi-step computational real estate math scenarios. Enroll today and become competent and confident in your real estate math! California Real Estate Salesperson Drill and Practice QBank $59 You ll be as prepared as possible when you test yourself with hundreds of questions on the industry s most advanced interactive testing platform ever created. Kaplan s QBank gives you the power to simulate nearly every test environment imaginable; from full-length licensing exams to individual topic mini-exams, you can create exactly the test you need to improve your score. Topics Include: Real estate laws Contract clauses Influential agency policies and concepts Disclosure guidelines and procedures California Real Estate Agent Flashcards $19 Success on the state exam depends on a thorough understanding of key terms and concepts. These flashcards contain over 400 terms and definitions you need to know to pass the California Real Estate Agent s Exam. A great way to learn on the go! California Terms and Definitions Audio CD $24 This audio CD groups terms by topic, with a general introduction and short introductions for each topic. The definitions provide examples and explanations to ensure you fully understand what you hear. 6 7

5 Header Schedules Header Salesperson and Broker Select one option from one location below Real Estate Principles Real Estate Practice Legal Aspects of Real Estate Real Estate Exam Prep West Los Angeles Mon & Wed, 6:15 pm 9:0 pm Jan 9, 11, 18, 2, 25, 0, Feb 1, 6 Feb 1, 15 Feb 20, 22 Mon & Wed, 6:15 pm 9:0 pm Mar 1, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, Apr, 5 Apr 12, 17 Apr 19, 24 Mon & Wed, 6:15 pm 9:0 pm May 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 1, Jun 5 Jun 12, 14 Jun 19, 21 Jan 21, 22 Mar 25, 26 Apr 22, 2 May 20, 21 Jul 15, 16 Mon Thu, 9 am 4:15 pm Jan 2, 24, 25, 26 Mon, 9 am 4:15 pm Feb 1 Orange County Tue, 9am 4:15pm Feb 14 Mon Thur, 9am 4:15pm May 22, 2, 24, 25 Mon, 9am 4:15pm Jun 12 Jan 14, 15 Mar 11, 12 May 6, 7 Jul 8, 9 Tue, 9am 4:15pm Jun 1 Daytime Mon & Wed, 6:15 pm 9:0 pm Mar 6, 8, 1, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 Apr, 5 Apr 10, 12 San Francisco Mon & Wed, 6:15pm 9:0pm Jan 9, 11, 18, 2, 25, 0, Feb 1, 6 Feb 1, 15 Feb 22, 27 Mon & Wed, 6:15pm 9:0pm May 1,, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 Jun 5, 7 Jun 12, 14 Mon Thur, 9am 4:15pm Mar 6, 7, 8, 9 Mon, 9am 4:15pm Mar 27 W Sat Sun 9 am 5 pm Jan 21, 22 Mar 18, 19 May 20, 21 Jul 15, 16 Evening W Weekend Tue, 9am 4:15pm Mar 28 Mon & Wed, 6:15pm 9:0pm Jan 9, 11, 18, 2, 25, 0, Feb 1, 6 Feb 8, 1 Feb 15, 20 Mon & Wed, 6:15pm 9:0pm Mar 20, 22, 27, 29, Apr, 5, 10, 12 Apr 17, 19 Apr 24, 26 Jan 21, 22 San Diego Mon & Wed, 6:15pm 9:0pm May 15, 17, 22, 24, 1, Jun 5, 7, 12 Jun 19, 21 Jun 26, 28 Tue & Thur, 9am 12:15pm Jan 10, 12 Jan 17, 19 Tue & Thur, 9am 12:15pm Feb 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 2, 28, Mar 2 Mar 7, 9 Mar 14, 16 Feb 18, 19 Mar 18, 19 Apr 22, 2 May 20, 21 Jun 24, 25 Tue & Thur, 9am 12:15pm Apr 4, 6, 11, 1, 18, 20, 25, 27 May 2, 4 May 9, 11 Jul 22, 2 Tue & Thur, 9am 12:15pm Jun 6, 8, 1, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 Jul 11, 1 Jul 18, 20 Dates, times, and pricing are subject to change. Please visit for the most recent information. 8 9

6 Real Estate Accelerator REAL ESTATE Accelerator The Skills and Activities You Need To Achieve Success? Do I completely understand the right course of action once I get my license?? Do I have a business plan, a marketing plan, an economic plan? NEW! the Fast Track to Your Success! A common misconception is that a new agent only needs licensing education in order to be successful. The truth is, there are strict limitations on what can and cannot be taught in a licensing course. What nearly all licensing lack is exactly what Real Estate Accelerator provides. This two-day, intensive boot camp and 4-week continued coaching program is designed to teach you the specific activities an agent needs to perform on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis in order to operate a successful real estate business. This program will arm you with business building skills and critical operating activities utilized by the nation s most successful real estate agents. You will leave the program prepared to implement the following plans and tools immediately in your real estate practice: Develop a Business Plan Establish SMART goals specific to you Develop an actionable lead generation strategy Understand a successful P&L statement and money management plan Formulate a budget that accounts for all your revenue and expenses Do I know the activities I need to do on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to be successful in business?? Develop a Marketing Plan Develop a unique value proposition specific to you Create an effective online persona Learn to strategically use search engine marketing, Zillow/Trulia, and Realtor.com Understand the value of a solid personal brand and logo Determine and implement appropriate marketing strategies that align with your personality type, market, and budget Develop an Economic Plan Set your financial goals Calculate total lead generation and closing activities required to support your financial goals Determine your work and vacation schedule Receive 4 weeks of continued coaching and accountability to ensure success. Identify and practice the most important sales activities you can do to be successful in real estate. If you answered "no" to any of these questions, we have the solution: REAL ESTATE Accelerator View schedules at Receive a 6-month CRM subscription to IXACT Contact, as well as the skill to build your database and launch activities. Receive 6 weeks of access to KnowledgeDNA Goal Tracker. $499 8:00 am 5:0 pm TIME JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN San Diego Los Angeles/Orange County San Francisco This course does not provide continuing education credit

7 Additional Free Resources Career Toolbox Free ebook: Launching Your Real Estate Career As a new or aspiring real estate agent, wouldn t it be great if you could sit down with a room full of successful real estate pros and ask them for their advice? We have partnered with a select group of successful real estate agents and brokers to develop this exclusive ebook for new and aspiring real estate pros. What advice would you give someone considering a career in real estate? What skills are essential to success in real estate? Where do you often see unsuccessful agents fail? We asked each of our hand-selected contributors these questions and combined their responses, along with our commentary, into this one-of-a-kind free resource. If you are thinking about earning your license and beginning your career in real estate, you need this ebook. Partner with a Broker Find, compare, and communicate with brokers seeking agents in your community with Realty Connection. Please visit our Career Toolbox, the single-source for real estate related news and career information. Whether you are interested in entering the industry or are a veteran of the business, we re here to help you every step of the way. I was pleasantly surprised by how knowledgeable and entertai ning the instructors were throughout the entirety of the. Everyone, including the call center and administrative staff, went ab ove and beyond my expectations anytime I had a question or needed assistance. I learned more in your than I did in some full se mester classes at college and genuinely enjoyed attending each day. I only have good things to say about my experience and will conti nue to refer everyone I can to you for a great real estate education! Shei la B. 12 1

8 Header Required Broker Licensing Courses Elective Broker Licensing Courses Header and Broker Exam Prep Now is the time to invest in your career! To qualify for a Real Estate Broker license, you are required to complete eight and pass the state Broker licensing exam. Required include Real Estate Practice, Legal Aspects of Real Estate, Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Finance, and Real Estate Economics. The remainder of the are electives approved by the Bureau of Real Estate. Eligibility requirements for Broker license applicants in California: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States Applicants must show themselves to be honest and truthful Applicants must have successfully completed eight Effective January 1, 201, applicants must have at least two years of licensure as a full-time real estate salesperson during the five years immediately preceding the date of your broker examination application or obtained a bachelor s degree from a four-year college with a major or minor in real estate Real Estate Practice A real estate license does not come with an operating manual, so this course focuses on what it really takes to succeed in the business. It will expand your knowledge of the industry in an engaging and effective forum. Real Estate Appraisal Learn all about value, the appraisal process, neighborhood analyses and valuations, site analyses and valuations, depreciation concepts, and valuation methods. Real Estate Finance A useful overview of the financing aspects of real property, including: mortgages, mortgage money markets, sources of supply and demand for financing, loan processing, and trust deeds and tax aspects. Legal Aspects of Real Estate Make the law come alive and explore some of the common myths and misconceptions that affect your day-to-day activities. Find out how you can avoid legal entanglements with this exciting course! Real Estate Economics Study the trends and factors that influence changes in real estate values so you can better interpret the economy and the real estate market. Learn to read government and business conditions that affect real estate decisions, as well as regional and local trends unique to your market. Tuition for Self-Study Courses 1 course $89 5 $299 2 $149 6 $48 $198 7 $99 4 $249 8 $448 Real Estate Principles Become successful in your field by understanding key topics such as time management, the listing and selling process, property valuation, closing the sale, escrow procedure, taxes, financing, and more. If you have not previously taken a Principles course, we highly recommend that you take this course as one of your electives. Property Management A course for brokers, agents, owners, and managers of income-producing properties with a major emphasis on small and medium apartment complexes. Real Estate Office Administration Practical management training to prepare you to recognize and solve the specialized problems and challenges involved in administering a real estate organization. Escrow Discover the theory and practice of escrow, including a step-by-step outline of processing, regional variations, title documents, prorations, title insurance, automation, ethics, and specialized escrows. Real Estate Broker Exam Prep Highly Recommended Exam Prep! $199 Nobody prepares you for test day like Kaplan! Over 75 years of preparation has gone into the finest exam prep course on the market today. This course is a laserfocused review of exam content delivered by the industry s best instructors who cover the content of the California licensing exam. This course starts with a diagnostic practice exam that allows you to discover your strengths and weaknesses, so you can study effectively and efficiently. You will be engaged with interactive questions that sharpen your understanding of salient test points. Because the Broker Exam consists of 70% Real Estate Principles material, you will participate with the Salesperson State Exam Prep class (only for live classroom exam prep) to review key concepts and content covering valuation/appraisal or real property, financing, contracts, marketing, laws and regulations, math, trends, and development. Broker-specific content is merged within each subject area to provide a comprehensive review and maximize your performance on the state exam. Upon successfully completing your final diagnostic practice exam, you will understand what you already know and what you need to work on to be confidently prepared for success on test day. The industry s best instructors and continuously vetted content exam prep doesn t get any better than this! Includes: California Real Estate Exam Prep Workbook California Real Estate Broker Drill and Practice Book California Real Estate Broker Drill and Practice QBank Diagnostic Pre- and Post-Tests 14 15

9 NEW! REAL ESTATE Accelerator the Fast Track to Your Success! Arm yourself with the business building skills and critical operating activities utilized by the nation's most successful real estate agents! This two-day boot camp includes 4 weeks of follow-up coaching that will teach you the specific activities you need to do to be successful in real estate. You'll leave this class with solid plans for lead-generation, budgeting, marketing, finance, and more. See page 10 and 11 for details. MKT Brightwood delivered an end-to-end solution through its OnDemand and Interactive Study Groups. I would recommend them to anyone! Jason L Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 9212