It is worth it to take your California exam. You should sell more real estate in California right now than they currently are in Florida. I was an agent in Florida and in California for the last few years. I did not renew my Florida license but I value my California one. The laws in Calfornia are different than Florida, we use escrow companies not just title companies. In California there are lots of disclosures regarding property and areas. Probably because there are lots of lawsuits. I prefer California real estate. It seems to protect both agents plu both seller and buyer by the requirements for disclosures. You may find there is more paperwork but less liability. We do not use the contracts as is like they do in Florida. I prefer to have seller, sellers agent , and even buyers agent disclose problems, defects, liablities. I hope you success in your new California career.
As an example of disclosures in California: I sell in an area in Southern California where it snows. That is unusual for that area. We disclose it. We also disclose that there are bear and other wild animals. The local mls has actually an 18 page local disclosure. Sometime somewhere someone tried to get out of a deal when it snowed or they saw a bear. The state also has a lengthly disclosures that they require everyone to sign. Love to do referrals with you.

Tue Apr 22 2008, 18:24

You must still test for the salesperson license, California does not recipricate as most states dont with Calif. You can do online classes to aquire to education part. Check withhttp:// www.dre.ca.gov

Good Luck!!!

Thu Apr 17 2008, 08:09

Check with California Board of Real Estate on line or call and see if they have a reciprical agreement with Florida - if they do - you fill out appropriate paperwork, pay license fee and probably take the State Law portion of the test - this is what I did for a license in PA and VA - good luch

Fri Apr 4 2008, 18:53

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Wed Apr 2 2008, 10:48

California would not honor the license but depending on your education you may be able to expedite some of the steps you have to take your license. Check California's DRE site for more info.

Wed Mar 12 2008, 09:57

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Fri Mar 7 2008, 10:53

Melissa,

California would not honor my classes from Pennsylvania. I had to retake my courses online through http://www.reschool.com/.

California also recently changed (October 2007) the requirements for a license, so be sure to check the CA Dept of real estate website to be up to date on the requirements: http://www.dre.ca.gov/

I'm fairly certain that PA and FL have reciprocity. When you compare PA to CA, there are definitely differences in the way things are done, so after all was said and done, retaking the CA courses proved to be a positive learning experience.

It had been over a decade since I was in a testing environment, so if you feel the need to brush up on practice questions for the exam, I recommend this CD-ROM (I borrowed it from the library):

http://www.amazon.com/California-Real-Estate-Sales-Exam/dp/1…

Wed Feb 27 2008, 11:11

Melissa....

I am afraid you are going to have to test out and take the necessary classes for your license. California does not have a reciprocal arrangement with Florida or any other state. Good luck.

Wed Feb 27 2008, 06:56

Yes. Unfortunately you will have to get a new California sales person or broker's license. To expidite this process at the least expense, I would suggest ordering your required coursework fromhttp:// www.firsttuesday.com. I am using them for my renewal and they are the quickest and most inexpensive option. They send you the materials and you take your exams online. You could finish the courses within a month or two. I believe the cost is under $200.

And definitely take Dot up on her offer to consider her office to hang your license. I just joined Keller Williams down here in San Diego. And after working with Prudential and other top brokerages, I am finding that KW not only offers the absolute best in training/education but the company culture is one of community and contribution. I wouldn't work anywhere else.

Sun Feb 24 2008, 10:26

California does not have reciprocity so, you will have to complete the process as a new licensee.

Sat Feb 23 2008, 20:16

Hi, Melissa:

You can go tohttp:// www.dre.ca.gov and get most of your questions answered there. Would love to show you around our office in Studio City and introduce you to our team leader.

Sat Feb 23 2008, 17:56

Melissa, yes, you will have to take the California test. I'm not aware of this state reciprocating with any other state, which is very typical of California on just about anything you can think of! You will find at the information at the California Department of Real Estate website.

Sat Feb 23 2008, 17:24