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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.

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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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Classification

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CA DRE
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
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Who this affects

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Consumers Educational institutions
Industry sector
6111 Higher Education
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Course provider licensing Professional discipline Consumer advisories
Geographic scope
California US-CA

Taxonomy

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Consumer Protection
Operational domain
Regulatory Affairs
Topics
Real Estate Education

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