2320 Department of Real Estate
Program Descriptions

10 - LICENSING AND EDUCATION

The objective of the Licensing Program was to ensure that individuals who engaged in the real estate business and acted in the capacity of, or advertised as, a real estate broker or salesperson within California, met specified qualifications. The education section ensured licensees met minimum education standards and requirements.

20 - ENFORCEMENT, AUDITS AND RECOVERY

The Enforcement, Audits, and Recovery program investigated the actions of any person acting in the capacity of a real estate licensee, performed financial compliance audits of licensees and subdividers, administratively prosecuted violations of the Real Estate Law and Subdivided Lands Law, and provided victims of real estate fraud with financial recovery per limitations set by statute.

30 - SUBDIVISIONS

The Subdivisions Program protected the public against fraud and misrepresentation in the sale or lease of subdivided land through the issuance of public reports which disclosed vital information to prospective purchasers of subdivision interests.

40 - ADMINISTRATION

The Administration Program provided support services to the department's programs through the Fiscal and Business Services Section, Information Technology Section, and Human Resources Section.