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California Real Estate Exam Key Facts
Salesperson Exam
150 Q / 195 min / 70% pass
Exam Fee
$60
Licensing Authority
DRE
Renewal
Every 4 years / 45 CE hours
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Recent California Real Estate Law Updates
New Fair Housing Training Requirement
High ImpactOct 2024Starting January 2025, all California licensees must complete 2 hours of implicit bias training as part of their CE requirements.
Official SourceUpdated Trust Fund Handling Rules
Medium ImpactJul 2024DRE issued new guidelines for broker trust fund management, requiring enhanced recordkeeping and monthly reconciliation reports.
Official SourceExam Content Update
Medium ImpactMar 2024California salesperson exam now includes additional questions on agency relationships and disclosure requirements.
Note: This information is for reference only. Always verify current requirements with the DRE.
California Real Estate Exam Overview
California Department of Real Estate
(DRE)
$60
per exam attempt
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Requirements:
- 18 years of age
- Complete 3 college-level courses
- Pass background check
- Pass state exam
Requirements:
- 2 years as salesperson
- Complete 8 college-level courses
- Pass broker exam
Frequently Asked Questions
The California real estate exam has a first-time pass rate of about 51%. The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions, and you need 70% to pass. With EstatePass, our students achieve a 94% pass rate.
The California salesperson exam has 150 questions (100 national, 50 state-specific). You have 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete it. The broker exam has 200 questions with 5 hours allowed.
You must be 18+, complete 3 DRE-approved courses (Real Estate Principles, Practice, and one elective), pass a background check, and pass the state exam.
Total costs: Pre-license courses ($200-$500), exam fee ($60), license fee ($245), fingerprinting ($49). Budget approximately $600-$900 total.
The salesperson exam is 3 hours 15 minutes for 150 questions. The broker exam allows 5 hours for 200 questions.
California real estate exams are administered at DRE-approved testing centers. As of 2026, California does not offer remote online proctored exams. You must take the exam in person at a designated testing center.
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