CA DRE
CA RE Broker
Upgrade from salesperson license. Allows independent practice and supervision of agents in California.
Course curriculum
Property Management
18% of exam · 4 sections
Mortgage Brokerage
16% of exam · 4 sections
Business Brokerage
14% of exam · 4 sections
Advanced Finance
20% of exam · 5 sections
Advanced Law
12% of exam · 4 sections
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About the California Real Estate Broker License Exam
The California Real Estate Broker License (CA RE Broker) is administered by CA DRE, with roughly ~20,000/yr candidates sitting it. The exam has 200 questions and a 4 hours time limit, and you need 75% to pass. Upgrade from salesperson license. Allows independent practice and supervision of agents in California.
AskBoudin covers all 6 exam areas with an AI tutor and unlimited AI-generated practice questions. Start free — the first chapter is on us. Study at your own pace and take full-length mock exams that mirror the real CA RE Broker weighting.
Exam topics & weighting
- Broker Supervision20%
- Property Management18%
- Mortgage Brokerage16%
- Business Brokerage14%
- Advanced Finance20%
- Advanced Law12%
CA RE Broker — Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the CA RE Broker exam?
The California Real Estate Broker License has 200 questions and a 4 hours time limit. AskBoudin generates unlimited fresh practice questions across all 6 exam topics, so you never run out of material.
What score do I need to pass the CA RE Broker?
You need 75% to pass the California Real Estate Broker License, administered by CA DRE. Our AI-generated mock exams mirror the real weighting so your practice scores track your readiness.
What topics does the CA RE Broker cover?
The exam covers 6 areas: Broker Supervision, Property Management, Mortgage Brokerage, Business Brokerage, Advanced Finance, Advanced Law. Each is weighted toward the real exam blueprint.
Is CA RE Broker prep free to start?
Yes. The first chapter is always free — study with the AI tutor and take practice questions before paying anything.
How does the AI tutor help me pass the CA RE Broker?
Ask the tutor any concept in plain English and get an instant explanation, then generate a fresh practice set on the same topic. It is available 24/7, so you are never stuck waiting for an instructor.
Aligned to the California DRE broker exam content outline.
Free CA RE Broker cheat sheets
Quick-reference summaries for each CA RE Broker topic — key facts, formulas, and rules at a glance. Free to read.