California Course Provider Disciplinary Actions List
Summary
The California Department of Real Estate published an updated list of formal and pending disciplinary actions filed against pre-license/statutory and continuing education course providers. The list includes 26 respondents with associated H-numbers, filed dates, and sponsor numbers dating from 2012 to 2025. Two new entries were added on December 2, 2025, for Real Estate Trainers, Inc. and Lance Michael McHarg under sponsor number S0204.
What changed
The California Department of Real Estate maintains and publishes a public list of disciplinary actions filed against real estate course providers (both pre-license/statutory and continuing education providers). The list catalogs respondents with filed dates, H-number case references, and sponsor numbers. Recent additions include Real Estate Trainers, Inc. and Lance Michael McHarg filed on 12/02/2025 under H-42855 and H-42990 respectively, both associated with sponsor S0204.
Course providers appearing on this list should be aware that their disciplinary actions are publicly documented and may impact their ability to attract students. Consumers considering engaging course provider services are advised to inquire about the disposition of any listed action before enrolling. The Sacramento Office can be contacted at 916-576-3366 for further information on specific administrative actions.
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Formal Actions and Pending Actions Taken Against Course Providers
Formal action and/or pending action has been filed by the Department of Real Estate against the below Pre-license/Statutory course providers
and/or Continuing Education course providers. Before considering engaging the services of any of the persons or entities listed below, it would be
prudent to inquire about the disposition of the action that has been filed against the respondent. Further information regarding any
administrative action may be obtained through the Sacramento Office at 916-576-3366.
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| RESPONDENT | FILED DATE | H-NUMBER | SPONSOR NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Trainers, Inc. | 12/02/2025 | H-42855 LA | S0204 |
| McHarg, Lance Michael | 12/02/2025 | H-42990 LA | S0204 |
| American Masters Real Estate School | 2/29/2012 | H-37922 LA | S0336 |
| American Masters Real Estate School | 2/29/2012 | H-37923 LA | 4305 |
| Gomez, Yimi Gemer "Johnny" | 2/29/2012 | H-37925 LA | S0336 & 4305 |
| Quest Educational Services | 6/8/2012 | H-5794 SAC | 2643 |
| Sierra Seminars | 4/10/2014 | H-6109 SAC | S0231 |
| The Career Compass | 5/7/2014 | H-4486 SD | 4872 |
| The Career Compass Inc | 1/5/2015 | H-4684 SD | 4872 |
| The Career Compass Inc | 7/6/2015 | H-4684 SD | 4872 |
| The Career Compass, Inc. | 11/19/2019 | H-5092 SD | 4872 |
| Wellington Pendell | 5/7/2014 | H-4487 SD | 4872 |
| Wellington Pendell | 1/5/2015 | H-4684 SD | 4872 |
| Wellington Pendell | 7/6/2015 | H-4684 SD | 4872 |
| Wellington D. Pendell | 11/19/2019 | H-5092 SD | 4872 |
| California Brokers Institute | 6/18/2014 | H-39496 LA | 0832 |
| Dennis Real Estate College | 7/23/2014 | H-39549 LA | 2356 |
| Dennis Real Estate College | 7/23/2014 | H-39549 LA | S0092 |
| Tina L. Parker | 1/5/2015 | H-4684 SD | N/A |
| Tina L. Parker | 7/6/2015 | H-4684 SD | N/A |
| Wayne Rapp individually and doing business as Gold Coast Schools | 1/5/2015 | H-4684 SD | 3831 |
| Wayne Rapp, individually and doing business as Gold Coast Schools | 7/6/2015 | H-4684 SD | 3831 |
| Noble Fields School of Real Estate LLC | 9/9/2015 | H-6180 SAC | 0722 |
| InterNACHI Home Inspectors | 10/18/2016 | H-40140 LA | 5114 |
| United Educational Services | 2/6/2017 | H-40513 LA | S0245 |
| Noble Fields School of Real Estate LLC | 3/5/2018 | H-12039 SF | S0170 |
| Dennis Sungsoo Kim | 7/16/2018 | H-39857 LA | 2356 & S0092 |
| Real Estate Educational Services | 12/29/2021 | H-5256 SD | 4861 |
| Danny Yen | 12/29/2021 | H-5258 SD | 4861 |
| The Career Compass Inc. | 2/02/2023 | H-05092 SD | 4872 |
| Michelle Hermanson | 12/16/2022 | H-42222 LA | 6099 |
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