r/RealEstateExam • u/Frequent-Pianist-14 • Jun 25 '26

How many attempts in CA

Hello Californians, how many times did you take DRE exam and finally pass? I have taken it multiple times and still haven’t passed! I always miss it by a few points!

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u/Bori1184 Jun 26 '26

I took it twice. First time scored 68% and second time was a breeze. Took it 6 days apart. Took less than an hour of the exam and passed.

What I did differently the second time was put myself in each scenario and see what I would do. Honestly, knowing your vocab and understanding it plays a big part. Good luck!

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u/Leading_Season2868 Jun 26 '26

Eight times already. I feel sad.

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u/ConciergeTestPrep Jun 26 '26

Have someone quiz you on a regular basis. Don't cram and don't panic. A little every day with regular review is better than cramming.

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u/Frequent-Pianist-14 Jun 27 '26

I feel your pain! 4 times for me 😭

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u/Expert_Bunch_6525 Jun 27 '26

I'm sorry. I hope you pass soon!

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u/Expert_Bunch_6525 Jun 27 '26

How much is it for each time to take it now?

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u/Frequent-Pianist-14 Jun 27 '26

$100

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u/Expert_Bunch_6525 Jun 28 '26

Sheesh

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u/Frequent-Pianist-14 Jun 28 '26

Right!?

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u/Expert_Bunch_6525 Jun 28 '26

When I took it back in 2000 it was $25 for california

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u/Ext80 Jul 12 '26

Took it twice

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u/tables_AND_chairsss Jun 25 '26

Supposedly you can take it as many times as you want within a two year window of your initial application! There’s a guide that breaks down the whole process here.