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California Real Estate Salesperson Exam

California DRE salesperson licence examination

165
Minutes
20
Questions
14,600
Learners
56%
Pass mark
★ Start here · Official guidance

From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
01
Complete required courses
135 hours of approved real estate courses (Principles, Practice, + one elective).
02
Apply with the DRE
Submit the Salesperson Examination Application (RE 400A) to the California DRE. $60 fee.
03
Fingerprint + background
Submit Live Scan fingerprints. Background check is mandatory.
04
Take the exam
150 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours 15 minutes. Pass mark: 70%.
05
Apply for licence
Within 1 year of passing, apply for your salesperson licence and associate with a sponsoring broker.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 questions
01Property ownership
25%5 questions
02Contracts
20%4 questions
03Finance
20%4 questions
04Agency
20%4 questions
05Valuation & appraisal
15%3 questions
The experience

What to expect on test day

Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare

Certification study playbook

Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.

01
Start with the official exam blueprint — it tells you exactly what each domain carries.
02
Hands-on practice is irreplaceable for technical certifications — labs over reading.
03
Understand why answers are correct, not just memorise them — the real exam paraphrases.
04
Book your exam before you feel 100% ready. A fixed date forces real discipline.