California Real Estate Broker ExaminationReal Estate PracticeHard
A California real estate broker's license is set to expire. To renew their license, the broker must complete 45 hours of continuing education (CE). Of these 45 hours, how many hours must be dedicated to consumer protection courses?
- A21 hours
- B12 hours
- C18 hours
- D27 hours
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. 18 hours
California Department of Real Estate (DRE) regulations specify that out of the 45 hours of continuing education required for license renewal, at least 18 hours must be in consumer protection courses. This includes specific mandatory subjects like Agency, Ethics, Fair Housing, Trust Fund Handling, and Risk Management.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect. 21 hours is the remaining 'related' portion after the 18 consumer protection hours, totaling 39, not 45.
- B. This is incorrect. 12 hours is specifically for the 6 mandatory subjects (2 hours each), but the total for consumer protection is higher.
- D. This is incorrect. 27 hours is not a specified category for renewal requirements.
CA DRE CE - Consumer Protection
For a California real estate broker or salesperson license renewal, 18 of the 45 required continuing education hours must be dedicated to consumer protection courses, covering specific mandatory subjects.
- Total CE: 45 hours.
- Mandatory subjects (6 x 2 hours each): Agency, Ethics, Fair Housing, Trust Funds, Risk Management, Management & Supervision (for brokers).
- Total minimum consumer protection: 18 hours.
- Remaining 27 hours can be in consumer service or consumer protection.
Memory trick: 45 hours to renew, 18 for protection, the rest is up to you!