Masters degree for broker education requirement?

Question

Hi all, would anyone here know whether a master's degree in real estate from a four-year institution would satisfy the "EDUCATION IN LIEU OF EXPERIENCE" requirement? The CA DRE website states:

"An applicant with a degree from an accredited four year college or university which included a major or minor in real estate may be exempt from the two-year salesperson experience requirement. This may be verified by submitting a copy of the transcript showing the degree earned. Degrees and certificates earned from two year institutions do not qualify" https://www.dre.ca.gov/examine...

I can't find any information anywhere that tells me this information and I wasn't able to connect with anyone at the DRE to answer this.

Thanks in advance. Any info here would be appreciated!

Marshall Leipprandt · Answer

Amy, if it says it on their website, I don't see why it wouldn't apply to you if this is your situation. You'll need to talk to someone at DRE for this. YES, they can be hard to contact, but you really need to speak with one of their local reps on the phone or via email to ask what is required.

Maybe you just need to include your transcript with your application to take the test and it would exempt you from the pre-licensing courses which would otherwise be needed? That's just a guess but it seems that this would make the most sense. Please post an update because I am curious to what answer they might give you!