California Real Estate Exam Prep

Pass the PSI California salesperson exam on your first try — 1,500+ practice questions, PSI-aligned

California Exam Prep Edge

California Real Estate Exam Prep
  • 85% First-Time Pass Rate
  • 1,500+ PSI-Aligned Questions
  • Unlimited Retakes
  • 24/7 Instructor Support
85% First-Time Pass Rate
1,500+ PSI-Aligned Questions
45+ Years Training Experience
100,000+ Students Trained
PSI Aligned
Guaranteed Pass or Refund
WHAT'S INCLUDED
PSI-Aligned Practice Questions
Unlimited Retakes on Practice Exams
Performance Analytics by Topic
CA State-Specific Question Bank
Video Explanations for Every Question
Mobile-Friendly Study Anywhere
Pass Your Exam or Money Back
24/7 Instructor Support

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Exam Prep Edge: CA Salesperson

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  • The complete online study experience for your California real estate licensing exam.

Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent

Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in California

$135 Course Cost
4 Simple Steps
1

Complete the 135-Hour Pre-Licensing Course First

Required Before Scheduling PSI

California requires you to finish all three DRE statutory courses (135 hours) before you can apply for the PSI salesperson exam. Fortune Academy includes exam prep free with every pre-licensing package.

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Prerequisite
135 hours
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Certificates
All 3 required
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Delivery
Online
Start Pre-Licensing
2

Drill 1,500+ PSI-Aligned Practice Questions

National + California-Specific

Work through Fortune Academy's full CA question bank. Every question mirrors real PSI style. Target 85%+ on full-length simulated exams before scheduling your real test.

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Questions
1,500+
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Target Score
85%+
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Retakes
Unlimited
Practice Coverage

Every PSI topic area represented.

Property Ownership
Agency & Fiduciary Duties
Valuation
Financing
Transfer of Property
Practice & Disclosures
Contracts
3

Schedule Your PSI Exam at a CA Test Center

Book Online at psiexams.com/dre

Schedule your California salesperson exam at any PSI test center in CA. Pay the \$60 fee online. Most candidates find a seat within 1–2 weeks.

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Scheduling
Online
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Fee
$60
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Locations
CA statewide
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Pass the Exam and Activate Your License

DRE Issues License Upon Broker Affiliation

Once you pass the PSI exam (70%+) and DRE processes your application, you'll receive your salesperson license. Find a broker to activate. Fortune Academy's career support helps you connect.

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Passing Score
70%
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Broker Match
Included
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Next Step
Activate license
Career Placement Help

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Why Choose Fortune Academy?
DRE-Approved Real Estate School

Fortune Academy is an officially approved California Department of Real Estate school. Every course — Principles, Practice, and electives — satisfies DRE pre-licensing and continuing education requirements.

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85% First-Time Pass Rate on CA PSI Exam

Our California students pass the PSI salesperson exam on their first attempt well above the DRE statewide average. Our curriculum maps to the PSI exam outline with unlimited practice tests included.

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45+ Years of Real Estate Training

Fortune Academy has trained over 100,000 real estate professionals since 1979. Our CA curriculum is written and updated by licensed California brokers and attorneys.

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135-Hour DRE Course — All Three Statutory Subjects

Principles, Practice, and one elective — the full DRE-required 135 hours in one self-paced online package, including the 2024 implicit bias and fair housing updates.

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Money-Back Pass Guarantee

Complete the full CA course, and if you don't pass your PSI licensing exam, we refund your course fee.

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24/7 Licensed CA Broker Support

Licensed California brokers answer your questions around the clock — on pre-licensing content, DRE applications, or career decisions.

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Meet Our Expert Instructors
JG Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.

Licensed Broker, GRI

50+ Years

Started his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.

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Residential Management
MD Mark Davis-Cote 
Mark Davis-Cote 

Licensed Broker, SFR

13+ Years

BA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.

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Brokerage Finance
AF Amanda Farnum
Amanda Farnum

Licensed Real Estate Broker

17+ Years

Award-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.

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Commercial Residential
DC Dale Clift
Dale Clift

Real Estate Instructor

40+ Years

Passionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.

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Training Mentorship
What Our Students Say
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Fortune Academy made getting my real estate license so much easier than I expected. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the study materials were comprehensive yet easy to understand.

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Amanda Martinez Charleston, SC Passed First Time
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The online self-paced option was perfect for my busy schedule. I could study early mornings before work and on weekends. Passed on my first attempt thanks to the excellent exam prep materials!

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David Wilson Greenville, SC Passed First Time
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I was nervous about changing careers at 45, but Fortune Academy gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed. The instructors truly care about your success. Now I'm a successful agent!

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Lisa Brown Columbia, SC Passed First Time

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses

What is on the California real estate salesperson exam?

The PSI California salesperson exam is 150 multiple-choice questions covering seven major areas: Property Ownership and Land Use Controls, Laws of Agency and Fiduciary Duties, Property Valuation and Financial Analysis, Financing, Transfer of Property, Practice of Real Estate and Mandated Disclosures, and Contracts. You have 3 hours 15 minutes. Passing score: 70%.

The CA salesperson exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions. You need 70% (105 correct) to pass. The exam is administered by PSI at test centers across California.

The CA DRE exam fee is \$60 per attempt (combined with the license fee in the Salesperson Exam/License Application). If you need to retake, you pay the exam fee again. Fortune Academy students pass on their first try 85% of the time.

The statewide first-time pass rate for the CA salesperson exam hovers around 50%. Fortune Academy students pass on the first try at 85% — thanks to our PSI-aligned practice exams and unlimited retakes.

Start with Fortune Academy's 1,500+ CA-specific practice questions, then take timed full-length simulated PSI exams until you're scoring 85%+. Focus extra time on California disclosure law, agency relationships, and real estate math — the three areas that trip up most first-time takers.

No. The PSI California salesperson exam must be taken in person at an authorized PSI test center. You can schedule your exam online through PSI, but the test itself is proctored on-site.

PSI operates testing centers throughout California — including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Oakland, San Jose, and many more. Schedule at psiexams.com/dre. You can typically find a seat within 1–2 weeks.

Yes. PSI allows retakes, but you must pay the \$60 exam fee each time. You can retake as many times as needed within the 2-year validity period of your application. Fortune Academy's pass guarantee refunds your tuition if you complete the full exam prep and still fail.

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