California RE agent Pre-Licensing course

[Arif Siddiqi]

I have an opportunity to attend a 2 day weekend RE pre-licensing course here in Bay Area. The instructor says that it will satisfy CA state mandated 135 hrs RE education and all other pre-requisite requirements to qualify for RE licensing exam. The charges are $595. The instructor has a brokerage firm and he mentions that he will reimburse the fees once, I pass the exam and starts working with his firm as RE agent and close my first RE sales deal. Does anyone has experience with such type of courses. Personally I am ready to invest to get my RE license but just want to make sure if I am doing the right thing. Any comments will be highly appreciated

[Kristel Daugherty]

@Arif Siddiqi - I would look for another class if you prefer to learn in seminar type of environment.  There is a LOT of information that's contained in those courses, and you want to give yourself time to understand it all, ask questions, and get clarification.  Having studied and passed the CA exam, I can't imagine one weekend seminar being able to cover everything AND still pass the exam.

On the other hand, if you'd had your license in the past and just need a refresher - this might be a great option!