California Real Estate Salesperson vs Broker License
In California, the salesperson license lets you work under a broker; the broker license lets you operate independently and supervise agents. The broker exam is longer and assumes salesperson-level knowledge plus advanced topics.
| CA RE Salesperson | CA RE Broker | |
|---|---|---|
| Exam body | CA DRE | CA DRE |
| Questions | 150 | 200 |
| Time limit | 180 min | 240 min |
| Passing score | 70% | 75% |
| Topics covered | 7 | 6 |
| AskBoudin price | $11.99/mo | $11.99/mo |
Which should you take?
Start with the salesperson license unless you already qualify for the broker exam. Move to broker once you have the required experience and want to run your own office.
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Required license to sell real estate in California. Entry point to California's massive real estate market.
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Upgrade from salesperson license. Allows independent practice and supervision of agents in California.
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