• CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE EXAM PREP

California Exam Prep

Pass your California real estate exam on the first try when you enroll in industry-leading real estate exam prep.

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: California Department of Real Estate

California real estate exam at a glance

Questions
150 multiple-choice questions, each with four answer choices
Time
3 hours
Passing score
70% or higher
Given by
California DRE, electronically at exam sites in Fresno, La Palma, Oakland, Sacramento and San Diego
Arrival
Plan to arrive 30 minutes early
Before the exam
Complete the three required 45-hour college-level courses

Source: DRE: Taking the Exam · DRE: Instructions to Obtain a Salesperson License

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$239

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$115

Enter exam day with confidence. With exam prep, take tests that simulate the real deal and master common exam topics.

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  • CompuCram Simulated Exams
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Exam Prep Edge: CA Salesperson

$135

The complete online study experience for your California real estate licensing exam.

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$135

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$59

Get full access to all PrepAgent study tools for one week — ideal if your exam is coming up fast.

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  • National & State Practice Questions
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$79

One month of unlimited access to practice questions, videos, flashcards, webinars, and more.

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  • National & State Practice Questions
  • 75+ Exam Prep Videos
  • Online Interactive Flashcards
  • Exam Prep Ebook
  • Hours of Audio Lessons
  • Interactive Vocabulary Worksheet
  • 100s of Hours of Recorded Webinars
  • Live Online Webinars (5x/week)
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$99

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  • National & State Practice Questions
  • 75+ Exam Prep Videos
  • Online Interactive Flashcards
  • Exam Prep Ebook
  • Hours of Audio Lessons
  • Interactive Vocabulary Worksheet
  • 100s of Hours of Recorded Webinars
  • Live Online Webinars (5x/week)
  • 100% Money-Back Guarantee

California real estate exam: common questions

How many questions are on the California salesperson exam?

150 multiple-choice questions with four answer choices each. You have three hours to finish.

What score do I need to pass?

70% or higher.

Where can I take the exam?

DRE gives the exam electronically at its exam sites in Fresno, La Palma, Oakland, Sacramento and San Diego. Arrive at least 30 minutes early.

Will I see my score?

Not if you pass. DRE doesn't tell passing candidates their score. If you fail, you can re-apply once you've received your results.

Source: DRE: Taking the Exam · DRE: Instructions to Obtain a Salesperson License