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1
Complete an approved pre-licensing course
135 hours from a DRE approved school.
2
Submit the Combined Salesperson Application
Apply through the eLicensing portal at dre.ca.gov.
3
Complete your Live Scan fingerprinting
Required for your license background check.
4
Receive your exam ID from DRE
DRE emails your exam ID when your application is accepted.
5
Schedule your exam with the DRE
DRE runs its own exam centers.
6
Pass the DRE exam
150 questions. 3 hours. 70% to pass.
7
Join our team and activate your license
Your license is inactive until a licensed California broker sponsors it.
Your California license stays inactive until it is placed with a sponsoring broker. Nickle Team at eXp Realty gives you the hands-on mentorship, training, support, leads, and structure to start strong from day one.
Where you hang your license will shape your first year in real estate. That is why your next step is a quick strategy interview with Daryl to map out your goals, answer your questions, and see if Nickle Team is the right fit for you and us.
Daryl Owen
Broker Associate · eXp Realty
"Choosing where you start your career is a big decision. This interview is designed to help you make the right one with clarity, confidence, and a real plan."
Glossary
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407 California real estate terms, searchable
Key terms to know
Fiduciary duty
The legal obligation of an agent to act in the best interests of their client above all others, including their own interests.
Earnest money deposit
A good faith deposit made by a buyer when submitting an offer. Applied toward the purchase price at closing or returned if the transaction fails under a contingency.
Statute of Frauds
A legal requirement that certain contracts, including real estate purchase agreements and leases over one year, must be in writing to be enforceable.
Procuring cause
The agent whose actions directly resulted in the successful completion of a sale. Determines who earns the commission when multiple agents are involved.