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California Real Estate Salesperson Exam

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California Real Estate License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

National Real Estate Concepts

Master the fundamentals that apply across all states: property ownership, contracts, financing, and fair housing laws.

40
hours
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2

California-Specific LawsYou are here

Learn DRE regulations, California disclosures (TDS, NHD), agency law, Proposition 13, and the Unruh Civil Rights Act.

30
hours
3

Practice Exams & Review

Test your knowledge with full-length practice exams that mirror the real DRE exam format.

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Estimated total study time
90 hours
That's about 9 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the California Real Estate Exam?

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Age
18 years or older
Education
135 hours of DRE-approved pre-license courses
Background Check
Required (LiveScan fingerprinting)
Fingerprinting
Yes - LiveScan ($49)
Additional Requirements
  • Must be honest and truthful (DRE reviews criminal history)
  • No prior license denials in other states
  • Social Security Number required
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What You'll Study

5 chapters covering everything you need to pass

California Real Estate-Specific Topics Covered

California DRE Licensing RequirementsTransfer Disclosure Statement (TDS)Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD)Unruh Civil Rights ActRumford Fair Housing ActCalifornia Agency Law & DisclosuresProposition 13 Property TaxMello-Roos & Special AssessmentsCalifornia Trust Deed vs MortgageMobile Home & Manufactured Housing Laws
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California Real Estate Exam Details

California Real Estate Salesperson Exam

Administered by California Department of Real Estate (DRE)

Official Source
70%
Passing Score
150
Questions
3
Hours
$450 ($100 exam + $350 license)
Exam Fee
Study time: 80-120 hours
Prerequisites: 18 years old, 135 hours pre-license education

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official California Department of Real Estate (DRE) content outline

Property Ownership & Land Use15%

Ownership types, encumbrances, zoning, subdivisions

Laws of Agency17%

Agency relationships, duties, disclosure requirements

Valuation & Market Analysis14%

Appraisal methods, comparative market analysis

Financing13%

Mortgages, trust deeds, loan types, regulations

Transfer of Property8%

Escrow, title insurance, deeds, closing

Practice of Real Estate25%

Contracts, disclosures, fair housing, ethics

California-Specific Laws8%

DRE regulations, Proposition 13, state disclosures

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