Question 1
May a California broker keep some of the broker's own money in the trust account?
The California real estate exam
The DRE gives one exam of 150 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours. You need 70%: 105 right.
| Questions | 150, multiple choice, four choices each |
|---|---|
| Time | 3 hours |
| To pass | 70% (105 of 150) |
| Exam fee | $100 to the DRE; the license is $350 |
| Education first | Three college-level courses |
| Licensed by | The DRE |
Getting licensed in California
- Finish Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice and one elective course.
- Apply to the DRE for the exam.
- Pass the exam at a DRE test center.
- Apply for the license with Live Scan fingerprints.
- Work under a responsible broker.
What the California law questions cover
- Practice of real estate and disclosures (about 25% of the exam)
- Laws of agency and fiduciary duties (about 17%)
- Property ownership and land use (about 15%)
- Valuation and financial analysis (about 14%)
- Contracts (about 12%), financing (9%) and transfer of property (8%)
Try 2 California questions
Question 2
Under California law, which duty does a listing broker owe a prospective buyer of a one-to-four unit home?
The math, step by step
Prorations and closing statements come up on every state's exam. Both calculators show the steps an exam explanation would.
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the California real estate exam?
150 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours for the salesperson exam. The broker exam has 200 in 4 hours.
What score do you need to pass the California real estate exam?
70% for salespersons, which is 105 of 150. Brokers need 75%.
How much does the California real estate exam cost?
$100 for the exam and each retake. The salesperson license is $350, plus the fingerprint fee.
How many times can I retake it?
As many times as you like during the two years after your original application.
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