DRE & LicensingIntermediateCalifornia Exam

A California real estate broker who operates under a fictitious business name must:

AObtain DRE approval and use the name consistently on all advertisingCorrect
BObtain DRE approval only if they have more than 5 agents
CFile the fictitious name with the county only, no DRE approval needed
DChange the name every 2 years to avoid confusion

Why Obtain DRE approval and use the name consistently on all advertising Is Correct

Answer A: Obtain DRE approval and use the name consistently on all advertising

A broker who wishes to conduct business under a fictitious name (DBA) must obtain approval from the DRE for that name and file the appropriate documents with the county. The DRE must approve the fictitious name to ensure it is not misleading and that the broker is clearly identifiable.

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