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California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam
This exam is for individuals who have completed the required pre-licensing education and wish to obtain a California real estate salesperson license. Passing this exam is a mandatory step before a license can be issued, allowing the individual to conduct real estate activities under the supervision of a licensed broker.
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Pass mark 28/40195 minutesReal test fee approx $60California Department of Real Estate (DRE)How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. Four friends purchase an investment property together. If they want their individual shares to pass to their heirs upon death, they should take title as:
A. Joint Tenants
B. Tenants in Common
C. Community Property
D. Tenants in Partnership
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✓ Answer: B. Tenants in Common
Tenancy in Common is the only form of co-ownership listed that has no right of survivorship, allowing each owner's interest to be passed to their heirs through a will.
Q2. In California, which law's primary purpose is to protect purchasers of lots in new subdivisions from fraud and misrepresentation by requiring a detailed public report?
A. The Subdivision Map Act
B. The Subdivided Lands Law
C. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
D. The Alquist-Priolo Act
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✓ Answer: B. The Subdivided Lands Law
The Subdivided Lands Law is a consumer protection law, administered by the DRE, that requires a public report to be given to all prospective buyers of lots in subdivisions of five or more parcels.
Q3. A broker is acting as a dual agent in a transaction. In this situation, which fiduciary duty is most difficult to uphold for both parties simultaneously?
A. Accounting for all funds.
B. Diligent exercise of reasonable skill and care.
C. Undivided loyalty.
D. Disclosure of all known material facts about the property.
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✓ Answer: C. Undivided loyalty.
In a dual agency, a broker cannot provide undivided loyalty to both parties, as their interests are inherently opposed (seller wants the highest price, buyer wants the lowest).
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Who has to sit the California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam
Who needs a California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam?
Individuals aged 18+ wanting to conduct licensed real estate activities in California under a broker, after completing 135 hours of DRE-approved courses.
The real California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam: format
How many questions are in the California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam?
The real California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam has 150 questions and lasts 195 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 195 minutes.
What is the California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: 70% (105 correct answers). Our mock marks you at 28 out of 40, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam cost?
Real exam fee: USD $100. Resit fee: USD $100. Rebooking after a fail: Unlimited retakes within a 2-year application window. Must await official results before rebooking. Rescheduling prior to exam incurs fees.
How hard is it
What is the California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam pass rate?
Real exam first-time pass rate: Around 45-53% (DRE reported 63.1% average for FY 2020/21-2023/24 first-time applicants). Difficulty: Moderately difficult, consistently ranked among the toughest in the nation.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam?
Memorizing facts instead of understanding and applying concepts to real-world scenarios.
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California Real Estate Salesperson License Exam: common questions
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How long do you get?
The test is timed at 195 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with California Department of Real Estate (DRE).