Are there free real estate exam prep courses?

Pearson VUE, the exam administrator for Alabama, offers general practice tests for $19.95 each, but these cover only the national portion and do not include state-specific content. Some exam preparation providers offer free practice questions, though most structured prep courses charge a fee. AREC publishes per-school pass rate data on its website, which can help applicants gauge exam readiness. The 60-hour prelicense course itself includes a proctored final that covers exam content and must be completed before scheduling the licensing exam.

Sources: Pearson VUE — RE Practice Tests; AREC — Become a Licensed Real Estate Professional.

Pearson VUE, the official exam vendor for Alaska, offers Broker and Sales practice tests for $19.95 each, covering general real estate topics only; state-specific practice tests are not available. The Alaska Real Estate Commission provides a Candidate Handbook and content outlines as free PDF downloads that outline exam topics and format. Veterans may receive reimbursement for exam costs through GI Bill benefits. No fully free Alaska-specific exam prep course is identified in the available regulatory material.

Sources: AK Real Estate Commission — Applicant FAQ.

Comprehensive exam prep courses typically require purchase, but some free resources are available. The Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines, which detail the exam structure and topic breakdowns for the Arizona salesperson and broker exams, are available as free PDF downloads from the Pearson VUE website. Pearson VUE also offers paid practice tests at $19.95 each covering general real estate topics, though state-specific practice tests are not available. Some exam preparation providers offer limited free sample questions, but these are not a substitute for full course preparation.

Sources: Pearson VUE — Arizona Real Estate Licensure Examinations.

PSI, the official exam vendor for the Colorado Division of Real Estate, offers practice exams through its online store that can be taken an unlimited number of times, with payment required for each attempt. Some education providers also offer free practice tests modeled after the Colorado broker exam. The Colorado Real Estate Manual is the recommended study resource for the state portion of the exam, and standard real estate textbooks cover the national portion.

Sources: CO DRE — Broker Applications, Documents and Fees; Colorado DRE — Broker License Application Requirements.

Some exam prep providers offer free practice questions and sample exams for the Connecticut real estate licensing exam. PSI, the state's official exam vendor, sells practice tests through its online store, which lists 10 Connecticut-specific products including standard practice tests, study packs, and test prep bundles. Free practice questions and sample exams are also available from several third-party exam prep websites at no cost.

Sources: CT DCP — RE Salesperson Initial Exam; CT DCP — RE Salesperson Licensing.

Pearson VUE, Delaware's exam administrator, offers Broker and Sales practice tests for $19.95 each, covering general real estate topics only; state-specific practice tests are not available. Some third-party education platforms offer free sample practice questions for the national portion of the exam, but these are limited practice items rather than full prep courses. The Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines are available as free PDF downloads and serve as study references for the Delaware exam.

Sources: Pearson VUE — DE Real Estate Exam.

Pearson VUE, the official exam vendor for Florida DBPR, offers Broker and Salesperson practice tests for $19.95 each, delivered online with 30 days of access from the date of purchase. These practice tests cover general real estate topics but contain no Florida-specific content. Some education providers also offer free practice questions for the national portion of the real estate exam.

Sources: Pearson VUE — Real Estate Practice Tests; Florida Realtors — License Guide.

Some exam prep providers offer free sample practice questions covering national real estate topics, though these typically cover only the general portion and not state-specific content. Pearson VUE, the official Idaho exam vendor, sells Broker and Sales practice tests for $19.95 each; these cover general real estate topics only, and state-specific practice tests are not available. The Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines are available as free PDF downloads from Pearson VUE's Idaho real estate page.

Sources: Idaho DOPL — REC FAQs & Consumer Info.

PSI, the testing vendor contracted by IDFPR, offers a free practice test app through its test prep store for exam preparation. The PSI candidate bulletin also includes detailed content outlines for both the national and state portions of the broker exam, which can guide independent study. Some education providers offer free sample practice questions, though these are not state-regulated.

Sources: IDFPR – Real Estate Broker 75-Hour Pre-License Curriculum (Official Document); Illinois Administrative Code – IDFPR Broker License Requirements (ilga.gov).

Some third-party exam prep providers offer free sample practice questions covering national real estate topics. Pearson VUE, the official exam vendor for Louisiana, charges $19.95 for its Broker and Salesperson practice tests, which cover national content only; state-specific practice tests are not available from the vendor.

Sources: Pearson VUE — RE Practice Tests.

Some third-party providers offer free practice exams and sample questions covering national real estate topics, though these typically do not cover Maine-specific law content. Pearson VUE, the official exam vendor for Maine, offers an online national practice test for $19.95, but no state-specific practice test is available. The Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook, which is a free download, includes detailed content outlines for both the national and Maine Law portions of the exam and can serve as a study foundation.

Sources: Pearson VUE — Maine Real Estate Candidate Handbook (December 2025).

PSI, the official exam vendor for Massachusetts, offers a free practice test app and a free mini diagnostic test for real estate licensing exam candidates. PSI also sells full-length national practice tests through its online store, though these cover only the national portion and not state-specific Massachusetts law.

Sources: MA DPL — Real Estate License Fees; Mass.gov — RE License Exam Guide.

PSI, the official exam vendor for Mississippi, offers a complimentary mini-diagnostic with free sample questions through its online store. PSI also sells paid practice tests, including a national salesperson practice test with 100 questions that simulates the actual exam experience.

Sources: PSI Online Store — RE Practice Test.

PSI, the official exam vendor for Missouri, offers test prep materials and practice tests through its online store. Some third-party exam preparation providers offer free sample practice questions for the national portion of the real estate exam, though these typically do not include state-specific content. No fully free comprehensive exam prep course is identified in the available material.

Sources: MO Prof. Registration — RE How-To; MO RE Commission — Application PDF.

The Nebraska Real Estate Commission does not offer a free official practice exam. Pearson VUE, the exam vendor, sells broker and salesperson practice tests for $19.95 each, covering general real estate topics from the national portion of the exam but not state-specific content. Some third-party exam prep providers offer free sample practice questions, though these are not produced by the Commission or the exam vendor.

Sources: Pearson VUE — Real Estate Practice Tests.

Some schools on Nevada's approved-education list (Form 502) offer free exam prep review sessions at no cost. Pearson VUE, the state's exam vendor, sells practice tests for $19.95 covering general real estate topics, but state-specific practice tests are not available from Pearson VUE. The Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines are also available as free PDF downloads for self-study.

Sources: Pearson VUE — NV Real Estate Exams.

The NH Real Estate Commission provides the Examination Candidate Handbook and the Guide for the NH Real Estate Exam at no cost as primary references for exam candidates. PSI, the official exam vendor for New Hampshire, offers practice tests and prep materials through its online store. Some third-party exam prep providers offer free sample practice questions covering national real estate topics, though these typically do not include New Hampshire-specific content.

Sources: NH OPLC — Real Estate Examination Information; NH OPLC — RE Commission Testing Provider, PSI, Inc..

Pearson VUE, the official exam vendor for Oklahoma, provides free downloadable resources including the Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines that detail exam topics, question counts, and time limits. Pearson VUE also offers practice tests for $19.95 each, covering general real estate topics; state-specific practice tests are not available. Candidates may also review their 90-hour pre-license coursework and study materials for exam preparation.

Sources: Pearson VUE — OK Real Estate Exam; OREC — Licensing & Exam FAQs.

Pearson VUE offers a free Candidate Handbook and content outlines for the Rhode Island real estate exam as downloadable PDFs, which cover the topics tested on both the National and State portions. Pearson VUE also sells Broker and Sales practice tests for $19.95 each, covering general real estate topics, though state-specific practice tests are not available from the vendor.

Sources: Pearson VUE — RI Real Estate Exam.

The PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for South Dakota real estate exams is available at no cost from the PSI website or through pre-licensing schools. Some education providers offer free sample practice questions, though comprehensive exam prep courses typically charge a fee.

Sources: SD DLR — RE License Types & Requirements; SD DLR — Approved Pre-Licensing Education.

Some education providers offer free practice tests for the Texas real estate licensing exam. Pearson VUE, the official exam vendor, sells national-portion practice tests for $19.95 each, but does not offer state-specific practice tests. The Pearson VUE practice tests cover general real estate topics only, provide immediate feedback with correct answers, and must be started within 30 days of purchase.

Sources: Pearson VUE — Texas Real Estate Licensure Exams; HAR — MLS Services.

Pearson VUE, Utah's official exam vendor, offers practice tests for $19.95 covering the general/national portion of the licensing exam, but these are not free and do not include state-specific content. The Utah Division of Real Estate does not provide a free exam prep resource. Some approved education providers offer free practice questions, but availability and scope vary by provider.

Sources: Pearson VUE — Candidate Bulletin PDF (Utah Real Estate Candidate Handbook).

Pearson VUE provides a free downloadable Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines for the Wisconsin real estate exams on its website. Some exam prep providers offer limited free sample practice questions, though full-length practice tests typically require payment. Pearson VUE also offers general real estate practice tests for $19.95, which cover national topics but do not include state-specific content.

Sources: Pearson VUE — Wisconsin Real Estate Exam.

The official exam vendor, Pearson VUE, offers practice tests for $19.95 each covering general real estate topics, but does not provide free exam prep. Some online education websites offer free sample practice questions covering national real estate concepts, though these are not state-specific to Wyoming. NAR members can access free Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training through the National Association of REALTORS®, which covers topics that appear on the national portion of the exam. Pearson VUE also provides a free Real Estate Candidate Handbook and content outlines as PDF downloads.

Sources: Wyoming REC — Obtain a License.