Real Estate Agent License

[Radhika Shah]

Hi everyone,

I am just getting started with reading Biggerpockets books/ podcasts and just attended David's seminar yesterday.  Truly charged up!!

I am from Bay area and have some questions that need help with; 

1. How can I get the Real estate license in California? What are the basic steps? I followed some online materials and found out that have to take classes. Seems there are a lot of options online and in class. Are there any preferred classes to go with? Does it matter if I do online or in-class? 

2. Do I need to sign up with Broker before obtaining the license?  Or do I have to apply to brokers like jobs once have a license?

 3. Do I have to renew license every year? If I do not make any sale does it terminate? 

Any suggestions, tips, web link materials to get me started would be really great. Thank you in advance!!