DRE & Licensing
What is required to obtain a California real estate BROKER license?
AJust passing the broker exam; no additional experience needed
BA minimum of 2 years full-time licensed salesperson experience within the past 5 years (or equivalent), completion of 8 college-level courses, and passing the broker examination✓ Correct
CWorking for at least 5 years as a salesperson under any broker
DOnly completion of a 240-hour broker course
Explanation
To obtain a California broker license, an applicant must have at least 2 years of full-time licensed salesperson experience within the past 5 years (or the equivalent), complete 8 DRE-approved college-level courses (including required subjects), and pass the broker examination.
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