Free California Real Estate Exam Prep
California Real Estate Salesperson Exam
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National Real Estate Concepts
Master the fundamentals that apply across all states: property ownership, contracts, financing, and fair housing laws.
California-Specific LawsYou are here
Learn DRE regulations, California disclosures (TDS, NHD), agency law, Proposition 13, and the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
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- •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
14 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Standalone Coverage Map
1 sections
Introduction: California Real Estate Exam Overview
1 sections
National Portion: Chapter 1: Real Property Characteristics, Legal Descriptions & Property Use
4 sections
National Portion: Chapter 2: Forms of Ownership, Transfer & Recording of Title
2 sections
National Portion: Chapter 3: Property Value & Appraisal
3 sections
National Portion: Chapter 4: Real Estate Contracts & Agency
4 sections
National Portion: Chapter 5: Real Estate Practice (Brokerage, Fair Housing, Risk)
3 sections
National Portion: Chapter 6: Property Disclosures & Environmental Issues
2 sections
National Portion: Chapter 7: Financing & Settlement
4 sections
National Portion: Chapter 8: Real Estate Math Calculations
3 sections
Chapter 1: California DRE & Licensing Requirements
4 sections
Chapter 2: California Fair Housing Laws
4 sections
Chapter 3: California Disclosures
3 sections
Chapter 4: California Property Taxes
4 sections
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California Real Estate Exam Details
California Real Estate Salesperson Exam
Administered by California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official California Department of Real Estate (DRE) content outline
Ownership types, encumbrances, zoning, subdivisions
Agency relationships, duties, disclosure requirements
Appraisal methods, comparative market analysis
Mortgages, trust deeds, loan types, regulations
Escrow, title insurance, deeds, closing
Contracts, disclosures, fair housing, ethics
DRE regulations, Proposition 13, state disclosures
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14 Chapters
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