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California Real Estate Exam Prep

Pass the PSI California salesperson exam on your first try β€” 1,500+ practice questions, PSI-aligned

California Exam Prep Edge

California Real Estate Exam Prep
  • 85% First-Time Pass Rate
  • 1,500+ PSI-Aligned Questions
  • Unlimited Retakes
  • 24/7 Instructor Support
85% First-Time Pass Rate
1,500+ PSI-Aligned Questions
45+ Years Training Experience
100,000+ Students Trained
PSI Aligned
Guaranteed Pass or Refund

About Online Self-Paced

Experience our online self-paced learning option designed for your success.

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Or $180/month for 4 payments Click to view schedule β†’
  • CompuCram Exam Prep
  • Simulated ExamsReadiness
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  • Review Guides
  • Live & Interactive Instruction

Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent

Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in California

$115 Course Cost
4 Simple Steps
1

Complete the 135-Hour Pre-Licensing Course First

Required Before Scheduling PSI

California requires you to finish all three DRE statutory courses (135 hours) before you can apply for the PSI salesperson exam. Fortune Academy includes exam prep free with every pre-licensing package.

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Prerequisite
135 hours
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Certificates
All 3 required
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Delivery
Online
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Drill 1,500+ PSI-Aligned Practice Questions

National + California-Specific

Work through Fortune Academy's full CA question bank. Every question mirrors real PSI style. Target 85%+ on full-length simulated exams before scheduling your real test.

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Questions
1,500+
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Target Score
85%+
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Retakes
Unlimited
Practice Coverage

Every PSI topic area represented.

Property Ownership
Agency & Fiduciary Duties
Valuation
Financing
Transfer of Property
Practice & Disclosures
Contracts
3

Schedule Your PSI Exam at a CA Test Center

Book Online at psiexams.com/dre

Schedule your California salesperson exam at any PSI test center in CA. Pay the \$60 fee online. Most candidates find a seat within 1–2 weeks.

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Scheduling
Online
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Fee
$60
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Locations
CA statewide
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Pass the Exam and Activate Your License

DRE Issues License Upon Broker Affiliation

Once you pass the PSI exam (70%+) and DRE processes your application, you'll receive your salesperson license. Find a broker to activate. Fortune Academy's career support helps you connect.

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Passing Score
70%
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Broker Match
Included
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Next Step
Activate license
Career Placement Help

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Join thousands of successful real estate agents who started their journey with Fortune Academy

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Why Choose Fortune Academy?
DRE-Approved Real Estate School

Fortune Academy is an officially approved California Department of Real Estate school. Every course β€” Principles, Practice, and electives β€” satisfies DRE pre-licensing and continuing education requirements.

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85% First-Time Pass Rate on CA PSI Exam

Our California students pass the PSI salesperson exam on their first attempt well above the DRE statewide average. Our curriculum maps to the PSI exam outline with unlimited practice tests included.

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45+ Years of Real Estate Training

Fortune Academy has trained over 100,000 real estate professionals since 1979. Our CA curriculum is written and updated by licensed California brokers and attorneys.

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135-Hour DRE Course β€” All Three Statutory Subjects

Principles, Practice, and one elective β€” the full DRE-required 135 hours in one self-paced online package, including the 2024 implicit bias and fair housing updates.

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Money-Back Pass Guarantee

Complete the full CA course, and if you don't pass your PSI licensing exam, we refund your course fee.

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24/7 Licensed CA Broker Support

Licensed California brokers answer your questions around the clock β€” on pre-licensing content, DRE applications, or career decisions.

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Meet Our Expert Instructors

Learn from licensed brokers and educators who have trained thousands of real estate professionals since 1982.

JG Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.

Licensed Broker, GRI

50+ Years

Started his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.

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Residential Management
MD Mark Davis-CoteΒ 
Mark Davis-CoteΒ 

Licensed Broker, SFR

13+ Years

BA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.

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Brokerage Finance
AF Amanda Farnum
Amanda Farnum

Licensed Real Estate Broker

17+ Years

Award-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.

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Commercial Residential
DC Dale Clift
Dale Clift

Real Estate Instructor

40+ Years

Passionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.

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Training Mentorship

What Our Students Say

Real reviews from students who earned their license with Fortune Academy.

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Fortune Academy made getting my real estate license so much easier than I expected. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the study materials were comprehensive yet easy to understand.

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Amanda Martinez Charleston, SC Passed First Time
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The online self-paced option was perfect for my busy schedule. I could study early mornings before work and on weekends. Passed on my first attempt thanks to the excellent exam prep materials!

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David Wilson Greenville, SC Passed First Time
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I was nervous about changing careers at 45, but Fortune Academy gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed. The instructors truly care about your success. Now I'm a successful agent!

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Lisa Brown Columbia, SC Passed First Time

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses

How Long is the Real Estate Exam in California?

The test durations for the real estate license exams in California are as follows: Salesperson: 3.5 hours – 150 multiple choice questions. Broker: 4 hours – 200 multiple choice questions.

Yes, California real estate license exam consists of multiple choice questions.

No, you cannot take the real estate license exam online. It must be done at one of the approved locations throughout California.

You need 70% to pass your California real estate license test.

The salesperson examinations must be taken through the California Department of Real Estate. The state requires that you achieve a score of 70% or higher to pass. Colibri Real Estate will help you prepare for the California real estate licensing exam. You will learn at your own pace and get tools to set you up for success in your future career. Pass your California real estate license exam the first timeβ€”or you don’t pay! You will need to complete a Salesperson Examination Application and submit it along with the required fee and transcripts showing successful completion of the statutory college-level real estate courses and degrees. Once qualified, an Examination Schedule Notice or an authorization to self schedule will be sent to you. Use the eLicensing online system to check your exam date or to self schedule. If you are not qualified at the time you submit your application and fee, you will be notified in writing and you will have two (2) years from the date of receipt of the application in which to complete the qualifications and take the examination. If you do not qualify for and pass the examination during the two-year period, the application will expire and you will need to submit a new application, fee and other required documents.

You will need to complete a Broker Examination Application and submit it along with the required fee and transcripts showing successful completion of the statutory college-level real estate courses and degrees. Once qualified, an Examination Schedule Notice or an authorization to self schedule will be sent to you. Use the eLicensing online system to check your exam date or to self schedule. Applicants must document experience requirements for the broker examination through one of the following methods: Obtaining a transcript to verify a degree earned from an accredited four year college or university which included a major or minor in real estate Completing Employment Verification forms to verify licensed salesperson experience Completing Equivalent Experience Verification forms to verify non-licensed real estate-related experience If you are not qualified at the time you submit your application and fee, you will be notified in writing and you will have two (2) years from the date of receipt of the application in which to complete the qualifications and take the examination. If you do not qualify for and pass the examination during the two-year period, the application will expire and you will need to submit a new application, fee and other required documents. The broker examination must be taken through the California Department of Real Estate. The state requires that you achieve a score of 75% or higher to pass.

This course is offered in affiliation with Colibri Real Estate.

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