What is the purpose of the California Department of Real Estate?
Department of Real Estate (DRE) The mission of the California Department of Real Estate is to safeguard and promote the public interests in REAL ESTATE MATTERS through licensure, regulation, education and enforcement.
What is a DRE number?
The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) has recently adopted a new regulation clarifying the law that requires DRE license numbers on business cards and all other solicitation materials intended to be the first point of contact with consumers. The licensing law came into effect on July 1, 2009.
Can you sue a realtor for lying?
If you sue your real estate agent for breach of contract, you may have a claim for professional negligence if the claim is related to misleading information about the property, especially if it resulted in a personal injury or property damage.
What is a BRE number in real estate?
With the DRE changing to the Bureau of Real Estate (BRE), REALTORS® are encouraged but not required to use, starting July 1, 2013, the acronym “BRE” rather than “DRE” when referencing your license number on business cards and other advertising materials.
How to contact the California Bureau of real estate?
Addresses, telephone numbers and fax numbers are provided below. Many of our licensee services are available online via eLicensing. You can also direct general licensing and testing questions to us via email. DRE’s Virtual Call Center remains open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1-877-373-4542.
Where is the California Department of real estate located?
The Department of Real Estate (DRE) has five offices. The Department’s headquarters is located in Sacramento, with additional district offices in Fresno, Los Angeles, Oakland and San Diego. Addresses, telephone numbers and fax numbers are provided below. Many of our licensee services are available online via eLicensing.
Who is licensed by the Department of real estate?
The Department has jurisdiction over real estate licensees, subdividers and unlicensed persons who have performed acts which require a real estate license. See Real Estate License Look-Up to find out if an individual or company is licensed by the DRE.
How to contact the Dre Bureau of real estate?
Many of our licensee services are available online via eLicensing. You can also direct general licensing and testing questions to us via email. DRE’s Virtual Call Center remains open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1-877-373-4542. However, due to staffing restrictions and teleworking conditions, wait times may be excessive.