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Real Estate Practice Questions

California Real Estate Practice Test Practice Questions

California Real Estate Salesperson Exam (DRE) — Practice with free California-specific sample questions covering agency law, property ownership and transfer, financing disclosures, valuation, and C.A.R. contracts. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn the reasoning, not just the answer.

150
Total Questions
3 hours 15 minutes
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
$60 (exam) + $245 (license)
Registration Fee

Free Sample Questions

Here are 5 free sample questions from our full bank of 490+ California Real Estate Practice Test practice questions. Try them out below — click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct response and explanation.

1

Under California agency law, when a licensee represents both the buyer and the seller in the same residential transaction (one to four units), what is required?

AA) Only verbal notice to both parties at closing
BB) Written consent from the seller only
CC) Written disclosure and informed, written consent from both parties
DD) No disclosure is needed if both parties use the same brokerage
2

Maria owns a California home in joint tenancy with her brother. Maria passes away unexpectedly. What happens to her interest in the property?

AA) It passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant outside of probate
BB) It passes to her heirs through intestate succession
CC) It is divided equally between her estate and the surviving joint tenant
DD) It reverts to the state of California
3

A seller is listing a single-family home in Sacramento. Which California-specific disclosure form is the seller generally required to complete regarding the physical condition of the property?

AA) The Natural Hazard Disclosure only
BB) The Federal HUD-1 Settlement Statement
CC) The FIRPTA Affidavit
DD) The Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS)
4

An appraiser is valuing a 20-year-old suburban tract home in Fresno. Which approach to value would typically be given the most weight?

AA) The cost approach, because the structure is aging
BB) The sales comparison approach, because comparable sales are plentiful
CC) The income approach, because all residential property produces income
DD) The gross rent multiplier, because it is the fastest method
5

A California buyer and seller sign the C.A.R. Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA). The buyer's loan contingency period is set at 21 days. What does this contingency generally allow the buyer to do?

AA) Cancel the contract and recover the earnest money deposit if they cannot obtain financing on the agreed terms within the contingency period
BB) Force the seller to carry back financing if a lender declines the loan
CC) Demand the seller pay all closing costs
DD) Extend escrow indefinitely without the seller's consent

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About the California Real Estate Practice Test

Format & Structure

Total Questions
150
Time Limit
3 hours 15 minutes
Format
Multiple choice, computer-based at CA DRE sites

Scoring & Cost

Passing Score
70%
Registration Fee
$60 (exam) + $245 (license)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the California salesperson exam?

The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) salesperson exam has 150 multiple-choice questions. You get 3 hours and 15 minutes to finish. That works out to a little over a minute per question, so pacing matters.

What score do I need to pass?

You need to answer 70% of the questions correctly, which means at least 105 out of 150. The DRE doesn't curve scores or release your exact number -- you'll just see pass or fail on your result notice.

What are the DRE pre-license education requirements?

California requires 135 hours of approved pre-license coursework before you can sit for the salesperson exam. That breaks down into three 45-hour courses: Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one approved elective (like Legal Aspects of Real Estate or Property Management). The courses must be completed through a DRE-approved provider.

How do I schedule the exam at PSI?

Once the DRE approves your application, you'll get instructions to schedule through PSI, the DRE's testing vendor. You can book online at the PSI portal and pick from CA testing centers in Oakland, Sacramento, Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego, and a few other locations. Slots fill up fast in major metros -- schedule early.

What does it actually cost to get licensed?

The exam fee is $60 and the license fee is $245, totaling $305 paid to the DRE. On top of that, budget for your 135 hours of pre-license courses (roughly $200–$600 depending on the school), fingerprinting and Live Scan (around $49–$75), and optional exam prep materials. Most new agents spend $700–$1,200 total to get licensed.

Can I retake the exam if I fail?

Yes. If you fail, you can reschedule and retake it after paying the $60 exam fee again. There's no mandatory waiting period between attempts, but you do need to retake (and pass) within two years of your original application -- otherwise you'll have to reapply from scratch.

What's the difference between the salesperson and broker exam?

The salesperson exam is for new agents and has 150 questions. The broker exam is longer -- 200 questions over 5 hours -- and it's more technical, covering advanced contracts, trust fund handling, and brokerage management. You also need two years of full-time licensed experience (or equivalent) plus 8 college-level real estate courses before you can sit for the broker exam.

How long does the California real estate license last?

Your California salesperson license is valid for four years. To renew, you'll complete 45 hours of approved continuing education and pay the renewal fee. First-time renewals have a specific CE structure that includes required topics like ethics, agency, trust fund handling, fair housing, risk management, and implicit bias training.

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