Questions and Answers
What is the process to register for the Salesperson Examination?
Mail the Salesperson Examination Application (RE 400A) along with the applicable fee to the Sacramento BRE address.
What is required to pass the Salesperson Examination?
An application for the salesperson examination is valid for ten years.
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What must be included in advertisements by a California real estate broker?
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Which of these actions is considered subversion during a licensing examination?
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What is one of the conditions under which a person can advertise services over the Internet without being considered a real estate broker?
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Study Notes
Registration for Salesperson Examination
- Submit Salesperson Examination Application (RE 400A) and applicable fee for the exam.
- Application must be mailed with copies of official transcripts to Sacramento BRE.
- An official Examination Schedule Notice (RE 401A) is sent outlining exam details; check with BRE if not received in 4 weeks.
- No changes can be made to the application once submitted.
- The exam duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes, consisting of 150 questions.
- A passing score is 70% or higher; failure to attend requires rescheduling and fee payment.
- Exam scores are reported by mail within 5 days or can be checked online at the BRE website.
- There’s no limit on reexaminations, but applications are valid for two years.
- Each application must include a reexamination fee.
BRE Website Functions
- Access the ARELLO award-winning website at http://www.dre.ca.gov/ for information and eLicensing services.
- Check test results and obtain the current testing schedule.
- Renew salesperson and broker licenses.
- Change the employing broker for salespersons.
- File changes to mailing addresses.
- Request extensions or exemptions for continuing education.
Internet Advertising Regulations
- Under Commission’s Regulation 2770, advertising over the Internet does not constitute acting as a real estate broker if certain conditions are met.
- Advertisements not directed at California residents are permissible if they include the statement: "The services referred to herein are not available to persons located within the State of California."
- Advertising not involving a required licensing service is also exempt.
- Individuals not advertising for others may not require a real estate license under specific conditions.
- California real estate brokers must clearly state their license status in all advertising.
- False or misleading advertising can result in administrative, civil, or criminal penalties.
Subversion of Licensing Examinations
- BRE has the authority to deny, suspend, revoke, or restrict licenses of applicants or licensees involved in subversion.
- Subversion includes actions like removing exam materials from test sites and reproducing exam content without authorization.
- Using paid individuals to reconstruct examinations or selling improperly obtained test questions are also considered subversion.
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