DRE & Licensing
What are the minimum educational requirements to apply for a California real estate salesperson license?
ANo education requirements; only pass the exam
BCompletion of 3 college-level courses: Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one elective (135 hours total), plus passing the state exam✓ Correct
CA bachelor's degree in business or real estate
DCompletion of a 6-month apprenticeship under a licensed broker
Explanation
To qualify for a California salesperson license, applicants must complete three required college-level courses (Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one DRE-approved elective course), totaling 135 hours, and pass the DRE salesperson examination.
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