DRE & Licensing
Which California state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate brokers and salespersons?
ACalifornia Department of Consumer Affairs
BCalifornia Department of Real Estate (DRE)✓ Correct
CCalifornia Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers
DCalifornia Department of Housing and Community Development
Explanation
The California Department of Real Estate (DRE), headed by the Real Estate Commissioner, is responsible for licensing real estate brokers, salespersons, and mortgage loan originators, and for enforcing the Real Estate Law. The Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.
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