FAQs

We’ve answered our most frequently asked questions below. If you have a question that is not answered here, please contact Judy Wegener (jwegener@sacrealtor.org). We’ll respond to your question within two business days.

• Who can attend the main and regional meetings and what do they cost?
• How do I find out about group health insurance?
• Does SAR offer classes that meet my conditional license requirements?
• What are SAR’s business hours?
• How many hours of continuing education do I need to renew my license?
• Is there a point at which I am exempt from taking continuing education?
• Am I eligible for Masters Club?
• Who do I call to advertise in the REALTOR® monthly newsletter?

Who can attend the main and regional meetings and what do they cost?

Regional and main meetings are open to SAR members and members of any REALTOR® Association, and are free to attend. Locations and times are provided below.

Main Meeting (Monthly) (click here for main meeting schedule)
Date: 1st Tuesday of each month
Location: SAR Mack Powell Auditorium
2003 Howe Avenue, Sacramento
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Regional Meetings (Weekly)
(click here for regional meeting schedule)

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How do I find out about group health insurance?

Contact SAR’s insurance representative for more information:
Rob Ford
American River Benefits
www.amesgrenz.com
(916) 486-2900

For long-term heath care:
Gary Pevey, CFP ChFC
Wealth Design Group
3445 American River Dr., Suite C
Sacramento, CA 95864
916-480-0669
916-480-0670 fax
gary@wealthdesigngroup.com
www.wealthdesigngroup.com

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Does SAR offer classes that meet my conditional license requirements?

Yes, SAR offers a home study with live review on a periodic basis. Classes are also offered at community colleges and real estate schools

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What are SAR’s business hours?

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday - Member Services
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday - SAR Store

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How many hours of continuing education do I need to renew my license?

Real estate agents, (salesperson) first time renewals only:

• One 3-hour course in ethics
• One 3-hour course in agency
• One 3-hour course in fair housing
• One 3-hour course in trust fund handling

Real estate brokers, first time renewals only (never having renewed as a salesperson):

• One 3-hour course in ethics
• One 3-hour course in agency
• One 3-hour course in fair housing
• One 3-hour course in trust fund handling
• At least 18 hours of courses specifically designated as consumer protection courses
• An additional 15 hours of approved courses, which may be designated as either consumer protection or consumer service courses

Real estate salespersons and brokers, must complete a total of 45 hours of approved continuing education courses, including:

• One 3-hour course in ethics
• One 3-hour course in agency
• One 3-hour course in fair housing
• One 3-hour course in trust fund handling
• At least 18 hours of courses specifically designated as consumer protection courses
• An additional 15 hours of approved courses, which may be designated as either consumer protection or consumer service courses

Or

• One 6-hour survey course with equal coverage of Ethics, Agency, Fair Housing and Trust Funds
• At least 18 hours of courses specifically designated as consumer protection courses
• An additional 21 hours of approved courses, which may be designated as either consumer protection or consumer service courses

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Is there a point at which I am exempt from taking continuing education?

Yes, if you have been a salesperson in good standing for 30 consecutive years or more and are at least 70 years old you can complete the DRE’s Continuing Education Extension/Exemption Request Form, RE 213.

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Am I eligible for Masters Club?

You may be eligible for Masters Club if you:

• Have met the minimum annual $5 million volume or 30 closed escrows transactions
• Submit the application documentation on time
• Pay the required dues

Whom do I call to advertise in the REALTOR® monthly newsletter?

Foley Publications handles all advertising. Call Ned Foley at (800) 625-6983 for details.

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