DRE & Licensing
What continuing education must be completed for a first renewal of a California real estate salesperson license?
ANo continuing education required for first renewal
B18 hours of DRE-approved courses (mandatory courses only, no electives)
C45 hours of DRE-approved continuing education including mandatory topics in ethics, agency, fair housing, trust fund handling, and risk management✓ Correct
D60 hours of continuing education
Explanation
For ALL license renewals (including the first), California requires 45 hours of DRE-approved continuing education. This must include mandatory courses in: ethics (3 hrs), agency (3 hrs), trust fund handling (3 hrs), fair housing (3 hrs), risk management (3 hrs), and management/supervision (2 hrs for brokers).
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