About to take the California Brokers Exam

**Nco** · 08-28-2008, 07:17 AM

I finished the classes up a while ago, sent in the application and paperwork, and finally I got something back telling me that I can select a date for my brokers test. I went the route of having a 4-year degree instead of having 2-years experience, so I never first became a Salesperson.

I have 2 questions:

1. How hard is the brokers exam? Anyone take it recently?

2. I heard they were changing the rules about only needing a 4-year degree + 0 experience. They were going to require experience regardless. That is why I opted to get my brokers license ASAP. Anyone know how much truth there is to that?

**California-Appraisal** · 08-28-2008, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Nco

I finished the classes up a while ago, sent in the application and paperwork, and finally I got something back telling me that I can select a date for my brokers test. I went the route of having a 4-year degree instead of having 2-years experience, so I never first became a Salesperson.

I have 2 questions:

1. How hard is the brokers exam? Anyone take it recently?

2. I heard they were changing the rules about only needing a 4-year degree + 0 experience. They were going to require experience regardless. That is why I opted to get my brokers license ASAP. Anyone know how much truth there is to that?

The california broker exam is hard I have takin it a few times last friday was the last and pulled a 74% I will be taking it again on the 10th. My advice is to just study if you have a test prep software keep going over the exams. Good luck

**Nco** · 08-29-2008, 08:31 AM

Thanks for the reply. What do you need on it to pass? an 80%? Is it done on a computer? Do you find out what you got on it right then and there?

**California-Appraisal** · 08-29-2008, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Nco

Thanks for the reply. What do you need on it to pass? an 80%? Is it done on a computer? Do you find out what you got on it right then and there?

You need 75 to pass, your anwsers are done on a paper answer key it takes about a week to find out the results!

**Nco** · 09-05-2008, 08:19 PM

Oh man. I am about to set a test date. I am nervous now!

I passed the LEED exam (if anyone knows what that is...) so I feel confident that I can pass this Brokers exam.

**Nat_Ferguson** · 09-07-2008, 10:10 AM

Yeah I've heard that it is difficult. I bought the study guide a few months back and was surprised at how much more reading there was from when I got my sales person license 5 years ago. As to your question about need for experience, I'd check with CAR or the school you bought your study guide from to be certain. Good luck!

**Nco** · 10-20-2008, 12:19 PM

Well, my test is a week from today. I just started studying this morning. I feel like I already know most of the stuff, but some of the topics are really specific which might be trouble.

Do you get results through the mail? or email? I am excited.

**Nco** · 10-26-2008, 08:44 PM

My test is 12 hours from now. I guess it is two 2.5 hour sessions that are 100 questions each. I studied a lot this last week so I think I am pretty well prepared...