Real Estate License Requirements
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Learn what's required to get your real estate license in
This real estate licensing information summarizes the minimum requirements established by the Real Estate Commission. We recommend you contact the Real Estate Commission for more detailed information or changes.
If you plan to obtain real estate licenses in multiple states, we recommend you check each state's requirements.
real estate salesperson requirements
General Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma to become licensed in . Additionally, you must have Proof of Legal Presence in the United States. If you are not a resident, see the requirements for out-of-state applicants.
Honesty: Applicants must be honest and truthful. Conviction of a crime may result in the denial of a license. Failure to disclose any past criminal violation or disciplinary action may also result in the denial of a license. For further information, see Avoid Potential Denial of Your License Application (RE 229) and Applicant Eligibility Information (RE 222).
Education requirements
You must complete three college-level courses to qualify for a real estate salesperson examination:
- Real Estate Principles
- Real Estate Practice
- Plus one course from the following list:
- Real Estate Appraisal
- Property Management
- Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Economics
- Legal Aspects of Real Estate
- Real Estate Office Administration
- General Accounting
- Business Law
- Escrows
- Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
- Computer Applications in Real Estate
- Common Interest Developments
Exam requirements
To obtain a real estate salesperson license in , you must first qualify for and pass a written examination. Those who pass the examination are provided a license application, which must be submitted to and approved by the CA BRE.
To perform real estate acts, an individual must be a licensed real estate salesperson and supervised by a licensed real estate broker. A license may also be obtained by a person who does not immediately intend to be employed by a broker. However, a salesperson without an employing broker may not perform acts requiring a real estate license.
Find the full details on license requirements by visiting the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Real Estate website.
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real estate license fees
- The examination fee for a real estate agent's license is $60. Therenewal fee is $245.
- The examination fee for a broker's license is $95. The renewal fee is $300.
- For other fees, see the fees chart on the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Real Estate website
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