California Salesperson (DRE) practice questions and answers 2026. Tap an option to test yourself — you'll see the correct answer and a plain-English explanation for every question. Free, no login.
Q21Under an exclusive right-to-sell listing, the listing broker earns a commission if the property sells:
✓ Correct answer: A. By any means during the listing period, including if the owner sells it themselves
An exclusive right-to-sell listing requires payment of commission to the broker regardless of who produces the buyer, even if the seller finds the buyer themselves. It is the most protection for the broker.
Q22An agent who acts for both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction, with both parties' written consent, is acting as:
✓ Correct answer: B. A disclosed dual agent
California allows dual agency when both the buyer and seller give written informed consent. A dual agent must balance the interests of both parties and cannot reveal confidential information of either to the other.
Q23The agency relationship created when a seller lists property with a real estate broker is most accurately described as:
✓ Correct answer: C. Universal agency
A listing creates a special (limited) agency: the broker is authorized to perform specific acts (find a buyer, present offers) but cannot bind the principal to a contract. General agency would give broader authority.
Q24Which acronym is commonly used to remember the fiduciary duties an agent owes their principal?
✓ Correct answer: D. OLDCAR
OLDCAR stands for Obedience, Loyalty, Disclosure, Confidentiality, Accounting, and Reasonable Care — the six core fiduciary duties a real estate agent owes their principal.
Q25A buyer's agent who is hired under a written buyer-broker agreement owes fiduciary duties to:
✓ Correct answer: A. The buyer
A buyer's agent (buyer's representative) represents only the buyer's interests and owes full fiduciary duties to the buyer. They must put the buyer's interests first.
Q26In California, an agent's duty to disclose material facts to the buyer:
✓ Correct answer: B. Cannot be waived by the agent
An agent's duty to disclose known material facts affecting the value or desirability of the property cannot be waived. This duty exists even if the seller tries to prevent disclosure.
Q27A listing broker who offers a co-op commission to selling brokers in the MLS is likely appointing them as:
✓ Correct answer: C. Buyer's exclusive agents
When a listing broker offers cooperation through the MLS, cooperating brokers may act as subagents of the seller (representing the seller's interests) unless they have a buyer representation agreement.
Q28The Agency Confirmation section of the California Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA-CA) must be signed by:
✓ Correct answer: D. Only the escrow officer
California law requires that all parties confirm the agency relationships in writing. The RPA-CA's Agency Confirmation section is signed by the listing agent, selling agent (if different), buyer, and seller.
Q29When a real estate agent tells a prospective buyer that a property is in a good neighborhood without actually knowing this to be true, this may constitute:
✓ Correct answer: A. Puffing
Negligent or fraudulent misrepresentation occurs when an agent states false material facts. While puffing involves vague praise ('great neighborhood'), stating facts the agent doesn't know to be true as facts can be misrepresentation.
Q30Under California's vicarious liability rules, a broker is responsible for the actions of:
✓ Correct answer: B. Their licensed salespersons and broker-associates working under them
A supervising broker in California is vicariously liable for the acts of licensed salespersons and broker-associates who work under their license, whether employees or independent contractors.
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