#113 – Behind Getting a Real Estate License

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

 

Tune in to learn all about how to become licensed as a real estate salesperson or broker in California. We dive into the steps to earning your license, the benefits of becoming an agent, the various career opportunities available if you have a real estate license, and more! In this episode we chat with the California Department of Real Estate’s Assistant Commissioner of Licensing and discuss everything you need to know to get started on joining the profession. If you’re a consumer looking to use the services of a real estate agent, listen in to learn all about the importance of licensure, how it contributes to consumer protection, and the overall process agents undergo to be equipped to best serve their clients.

 

Topics covered include:

• Steps to earn a real estate salesperson or broker license.
• What education is required to apply for a real estate license?
• What does real estate exam day look like? 
• Benefits to being a real estate agent
• The importance of licensure for consumer protection

 

Our Guest for this episode:

• Jeff Oboyski, Assistant Commissioner of Licensing, California Department of Real Estate - Sacramento, California