When is a real estate license required in California?

​Once you obtain a California real estate salespersons license, you can perform all of the duties of a licensed real estate broker. This includes the sale or lease of residential, commercial, and industrial properties throughout California. You can also represent buyers or tenants looking to buy or lease.

A real estate license is required if you represent a seller, buyer, landlord, and/or tenant in a real estate transaction and earn a commission in the process. Please note that a real estate license is not required if you want to sell, buy, or lease your own property.