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Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in California
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.
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.
Every PSI topic area represented.
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 1β2 weeks.
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.
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 β 150 multiple choice questions. Broker: 4 hours β 200 multiple choice questions.
Is the California real estate licensing exam multiple choice?
Yes, California real estate license exam consists of multiple choice questions.
Can I take the California real estate exam online?
No, you cannot take the real estate license exam online. It must be done at one of the approved locations throughout California.
What score is needed to pass the California real estate licensing exam?
You need 70% to pass your California real estate license test.
How do I apply for the California real estate licensing exam?
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 timeβor you donβt 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.
How do I apply for and take the California broker licensing exam?
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.