Questions and Answers

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22. How long does it take to schedule a state test date for the broker or salesperson test in California?

Normally it will take two to six weeks, from the time you mail off your application, check or credit card, qualifying transcripts or diplomas and other required documents before the DRE will mail you a letter saying that you are qualified to set for the salesperson or broker exam. I strongly recommend that you use the Re: 400 A. application form (if you are taking the salesperson exam) or the RE 400 B. application form (if you are taking the broker exam). Make sure that you check the “yes box” regarding the question on the form where they ask you if you would prefer they select an examination date for you or if you would prefer to use their E-Licensing feature and select your own examination date, city and time of day to set for your exam. By checking “yes” on the application to sit for the exam you are telling the DRE that you do not want them to select the examination date and city for you. By checking the box “yes” you are telling them that you will pick your own examination date. Now why is this important? You should take your real estate exam (broker or salesperson) as close to your weekend Boot Camp (assuming that you are going to take my weekend Boot Camp) as possible. Once you receive a letter from the DRE saying that you are approved to set for the exam you should e-mail me so that we may discuss which day you should select your real estate exam and which weekend you should take my Salesperson/Broker Real Estate Exam Boot Camp. Do not schedule your state examination date until you and I discuss which date is best for your exam in conjunction with my weekend Review/Cram Course program. E-mail me as soon as you receive a letter from the DRE saying you are approved.