How do you prepare for the real estate licensing exam?

Start with the exam administrator's published content outline for your state, which lists the topics and question counts the exam covers. Official practice tests help: Pearson VUE sells broker and salesperson practice tests for $19.95 each, built on the national portion of the actual exam, though they contain no state-specific questions. Most candidates spend several weeks reviewing after finishing pre-licensing coursework, and a failed attempt usually means paying the exam fee again to retake it.

The Alabama real estate licensing exam consists of 80 national scored questions and 40 state-specific scored questions, for 120 total, with a passing score of 70. Pearson VUE, the exam administrator, offers online practice tests for $19.95 covering the national portion, and the Pearson VUE Alabama Real Estate Candidate Handbook provides the full content outline for both the national and state portions. There is no limit on the number of exam retakes within the 6-month window after course completion.

Preparation for the Alaska real estate exam starts with completing the required 40 hours of approved pre-licensing education. The Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines are available as free PDF downloads and describe the exam topics in detail. Pearson VUE also offers Broker and Sales practice tests for $19.95 each, covering general real estate topics, though state-specific practice tests are not available. The exam consists of a national portion and a state portion, and candidates must achieve a scaled score of at least 75 on each portion to pass.

The Arizona salesperson exam consists of 140 scored questions (80 national plus 60 state-specific) plus 10 unscored pretest questions, with a passing score of 75% required on each section. Pearson VUE provides a free Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines as PDF downloads that detail the exam structure and topic areas, and offers practice tests for $19.95 covering general (national) real estate topics. The General portion allows 150 minutes and the State-Specific portion allows 90 minutes.

Pearson VUE offers Broker and Salesperson practice tests for $19.95 each covering general real estate topics, and the Candidate Handbook and Exam Content Outlines are available for free download from the Pearson VUE website. The handbook outlines exam topics, state licensing requirements, scheduling information, and preparation guidance. Pearson VUE does not endorse any particular pre-licensing provider or study materials, and state-specific practice tests are not available.

The DRE recommends studying the Real Estate Law book, which contains the laws administered by the Real Estate Commissioner, commissioner regulations, and extracts from other relevant California codes. The book is available online, on CD, or at DRE offices. The DRE also publishes the exam content outline on its website, which breaks down the seven tested domains and their approximate weights: Practice of Real Estate and Disclosures (25%), Laws of Agency and Fiduciary Duties (17%), Property Ownership and Land Use Controls (15%), Property Valuation and Financial Analysis (14%), Contracts (12%), Financing (9%), and Transfer of Property (8%). The DRE does not endorse or recommend specific commercial exam prep materials. The salesperson exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, and examinees must correctly answer at least 70% to pass.

To prepare for the Colorado real estate broker exam, candidates should study the Colorado Real Estate Manual for the state portion and standard real estate textbooks for the national portion. PSI, the official exam vendor, offers paid practice exams through its online store. The Colorado Division of Real Estate publishes quarterly first-time pass rates by school on its website, which can help candidates gauge their readiness. The exam consists of 80 national questions (60 correct to pass, 120 minutes) and 74 state questions (53 correct to pass, 110 minutes), with 5 to 10 unscored experimental questions that count against exam time.

Preparation begins with completing the 60-hour Real Estate Principles and Practices course from a state-approved provider, which covers topics including real property law, agency, contracts, financing, fair housing, and Connecticut licensing law. PSI publishes a Candidate Information Bulletin that contains exam site locations and study materials, and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection links to a content outline for the Connecticut Real Estate Sales and Broker Licensing Examinations. PSI's online store also sells practice tests and exam prep products specific to Connecticut. The exam is administered in two portions covering national and state-specific real estate content, and candidates may take it on an unlimited basis for up to one year from the date of eligibility.

Pearson VUE provides a free Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines as PDF downloads on its Delaware real estate exam page, detailing the topics covered on both the national and Delaware law portions. Pearson VUE also offers Broker and Sales practice tests for $19.95 each, though these cover only general real estate topics, not state-specific content. Appointments can be scheduled up to one calendar day before the desired test date.

The DC salesperson licensing exam requires a minimum passing score of 75% on both the national and state (DC) portions. PSI administers the exam, and candidates can schedule at psiexams.com or by phone at 1-855-557-0616. The national portion covers property law, real estate finance, contracts, agency relationships, and ethics, while the state portion tests DC-specific license law, commission rules, and local practices.

The Florida sales associate exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions with a 3.5-hour time limit, and a passing score of 75 out of 100 points is required. The exam covers real estate law, principles and practices, and real estate mathematics as a single combined test rather than separate national and state portions. Pearson VUE offers official practice tests for $19.95 each, though these cover general real estate topics and contain no Florida-specific content. Education providers also offer paid exam prep packages and practice question banks.

The Georgia salesperson exam consists of 152 scored multiple-choice questions (100 national and 52 Georgia-specific), plus up to 5 unscored pretest questions. Candidates must score 75% on each section to pass, and PSI Services LLC administers the exam at test centers in Georgia. PSI sells a Georgia-specific exam prep book with 10 national practice tests, 3 state practice tests, and a 100-question sample exam. GREC-approved pre-licensing schools offer exam prep tools and practice tests as part of their course packages.

Candidates must complete a prelicense course accredited by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission before sitting for the exam, and PSI provides a Candidate Handbook with the full test content outline on its website. PSI also offers a national practice test with 100 questions that mirrors the exam's national portion and is available for Hawaii candidates. To prepare, candidates should study the content outline, take practice tests under timed conditions, and review real estate math formulas such as commission calculations and loan-to-value ratios.

The Idaho salesperson licensing exam consists of 80 national questions and 40 Idaho-specific questions, with a total time limit of 4 hours and a passing score of 70 on a scaled 0-100 score. Pearson VUE provides a Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines as free PDF downloads covering all exam topics, and offers practice tests for $19.95 covering general real estate topics. Most candidates spend at least a week reviewing course material and studying the Content Outlines before scheduling the exam.

The 75-hour pre-license curriculum is designed to provide the knowledge necessary to prepare for the Illinois Real Estate Broker examination. PSI, the official exam vendor, offers a free practice test app and publishes a candidate bulletin with detailed content outlines for both portions. The national portion covers 100 questions across topics including contracts, agency, financing, and property ownership, while the state portion covers 40 questions on Illinois license law, additional state laws and regulations, and disclosures.

The Pearson VUE Indiana Real Estate Candidate Handbook provides detailed content outlines for both exam portions, which serve as a study roadmap. The national portion covers property ownership, financing, contracts and agency, property disclosures, valuation, real estate practice, and math calculations. The state portion covers the Indiana Real Estate Commission, licensing, statutory and regulatory requirements, statutes and rules governing licensees, and office procedures. Pearson VUE offers an online practice test for the national portion at $19.95 that shows correct answers per section. Creating a study schedule aligned with the content outline, using flashcards for vocabulary, and practicing real estate math formulas are common preparation strategies.

The PSI Licensing Information Bulletin, effective February 8, 2024, provides the official exam content outline for both portions of the Iowa salesperson exam. The national portion covers property ownership, land use controls, valuation, financing, contracts, agency, property disclosures, property management, transfer of title, and the practice of real estate, with contracts carrying the highest weighting at 19%. The state portion covers Iowa licensing requirements, trust accounts, contracts, agency, property disclosures, and the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965. PSI also offers practice exams that simulate the test-day format with topic-level score reporting. Candidates must achieve 70% on each portion to pass.

Pearson VUE provides a Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines as free PDF downloads that detail the topics on both the national and state portions of the Kansas real estate exam. Pearson VUE also offers Broker and Sales practice tests for $19.95 each covering general real estate topics, with 30 days of access after purchase. The salesperson exam has 110 scored questions (80 national and 30 state) with a passing scaled score of 70 on a 0-100 scale.

PSI publishes a Candidate Handbook with content outlines for both the national and state portions of the Kentucky real estate exam, which candidates can use to build a structured study schedule. The sales associate exam has 130 questions (80 national and 50 state-specific), and candidates must score at least 75% on each portion to pass. Candidates should practice real estate math, use flashcards for vocabulary, and take timed practice exams under simulated testing conditions to prepare.

The Louisiana salesperson exam consists of 80 national questions and 55 state-specific questions, with 105 minutes for the national portion and 75 minutes for the state portion. To prepare, use the exam content outline to build a study schedule, practice with flashcards for vocabulary, review real estate math formulas, and take timed practice tests. Pearson VUE offers national practice tests for $19.95, and some third-party providers offer additional practice materials covering both national and state topics.

The Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook provides detailed content outlines for both the national and Maine Law portions of the exam, which you can use as the foundation for a study schedule. The national portion covers real property characteristics, forms of ownership, property valuation, contracts and agency, real estate practice, property disclosures, financing, and math calculations. The Maine Law portion covers the Maine Real Estate Commission, licensee activities, agency law, Maine-specific principles, and land-use law. Pearson VUE also offers a national practice test for $19.95, and course completion certificates are valid for one year, so you must pass both exam portions within that window.

The 60-hour pre-licensing course is the primary study resource, covering topics tested on both the national and state portions of the Maryland real estate exam, including property law, finance, contracts, agency relationships, and ethics. Candidates must score at least 70% on each portion of the exam, which is administered by PSI as a computer-based test lasting two hours. PSI offers a national practice test through its online store that mirrors the exam's objectives and simulates the test-day experience, though it does not cover Maryland-specific law. Completing the pre-licensing course satisfies the education requirement and builds the knowledge base needed for both exam portions.

The Massachusetts real estate salesperson exam consists of 120 scored questions (80 national and 40 state-specific) with a 4-hour time limit and a minimum passing score of 70% on each section. PSI, the official exam vendor, offers a free practice test app and purchasable full-length national practice tests to help candidates prepare. The exam fee is $85 and is valid for one year from the date paid, and candidates must pass the exam within 2 years of completing the 40-hour pre-licensing course.

The Michigan real estate salesperson and broker exams are administered by PSI and are split into national and state-specific portions. PSI offers practice tests through its online store and publishes a Candidate Information Bulletin outlining exam content for both exams. The 40-hour prelicensure course covers the material tested on the salesperson exam, and broker applicants must complete 90 hours of prelicensure education before taking the broker exam.

The Minnesota salesperson exam consists of 80 scored national questions and 50 scored state questions, with a minimum passing score of 75% on each section. PSI Services, the exam vendor, publishes a Candidate Information Bulletin with detailed content outlines and offers practice exams through its online store. Pearson VUE also offers general Broker and Salesperson practice tests for $19.95 each, though these cover general real estate topics and are not state-specific. Candidates must complete Course I before taking the exam and must apply for the license within one year of passing.

The Mississippi salesperson exam consists of 80 national questions (2.5 hours) and 40 state questions (1.5 hours), with passing scores of 70% and 75% respectively. The broker exam has 75 national questions and 40 state questions, with passing scores of 75% and 80%. The national portion covers property ownership, financing, contracts (19% of the exam), agency (13%), property disclosures, and real estate calculations. The state portion covers MREC powers and duties, licensing requirements, trust accounts, broker responsibilities, and advertising rules. PSI offers official practice exams through its online store, and the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin provides a detailed content outline with topic percentages. Candidates should arrive 30 minutes before the appointment with one form of valid, unexpired photo ID, and may cancel without forfeiting the fee if notice is received 24 hours in advance.

The Missouri salesperson exam consists of 100 national questions and 40 state questions, scored at 70% and 75% passing thresholds respectively. The exam vendor, PSI, offers test prep materials and practice tests through its online store, and Pearson VUE sells national practice tests for $19.95 that do not include state-specific content. Missouri REALTORS® offers an Exam Prep Edge course covering the national portion. Candidates must arrive at least 30 minutes early with valid government-issued ID.

To prepare for the Montana real estate licensing exam, you can download the free Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines from Pearson VUE's Montana real estate page, which detail the exam format and every subject area tested. Pearson VUE also offers Broker and Sales practice tests for $19.95 each covering general (national) real estate topics, though state-specific practice tests are not available. Completing the full Board-approved pre-licensing course is required before you can schedule the exam, and the course itself covers both national and Montana-specific content.

The Nebraska salesperson exam consists of 130 multiple-choice questions (80 national and 50 state-specific) with 4 hours of total testing time, requiring a passing score of 75% (60 out of 80 on the national portion and 38 out of 50 on the state portion). Pearson VUE, the exam administrator, offers broker and salesperson practice tests for $19.95 each covering general real estate topics from the national portion. The Nebraska Real Estate Commission also publishes license examination performance data by school for first-time test takers on its website.

The Nevada salesperson licensing exam consists of 80 national questions and 40 state questions, with 240 minutes total and a 75% passing score required on each portion. Pearson VUE offers practice tests for $19.95 covering general real estate topics, and the Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines are available as free PDF downloads from the Pearson VUE website. Some schools on Nevada's approved-education list (Form 502) also offer separate exam prep courses with review sessions and practice questions.

The NH Real Estate Commission provides an Examination Candidate Handbook and a Guide for the NH Real Estate Exam as primary study references. The salesperson exam consists of 80 national questions and 40 state questions, with 150 minutes for the national portion and 90 minutes for the state portion, requiring 70% on each to pass. PSI, the official testing vendor, offers a prep book through its online store with a full-length sample test. National exam topics include property law, real estate finance, contracts, agency relationships, and ethics.

The New Jersey real estate salesperson exam consists of 110 questions covering national and state-specific content, with a 70% passing score (77 correct answers). PSI Services, the exam administrator contracted by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, offers official practice tests and study materials through its online store. The exam tests property law, real estate finance, contracts, agency relationships, ethics, and New Jersey licensing requirements and regulations.

The PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for New Mexico outlines the content topics tested on both the national and state portions of the broker's exam. The national portion covers property ownership, land use controls, financing, valuation and market analysis, agency principles, contracts, transfer of title, and real estate calculations. The state portion covers the New Mexico Real Estate Commission, licensing requirements, broker duties and disclosure, and state-specific topics such as property taxes. Completing the 90 hours of pre-licensing coursework covers the exam content, and reviewing the bulletin's outline helps focus study.

The New York real estate salesperson exam is a multiple-choice test based on the 77-hour pre-licensing curriculum, so reviewing course materials across all 19 subject areas is the foundation of preparation. Pearson VUE offers general and national real estate practice tests for $19.95, though these do not include state-specific content. The curriculum allocates the most hours to Law of Agency (11 hours), Legal Issues (10 hours), and Commercial and Investment Properties (10 hours), so focusing study on these heavier topics can help you prioritize.

Pearson VUE offers practice tests for $19.95 covering general real estate topics, and a free Candidate Handbook is available for download from the Pearson VUE website. The NC license exam consists of 140 scored items (80 National + 60 State) plus 10 pretest items, with 2.5 hours allotted for the National section and 2.0 hours for the State section. The passing score is 75 for each section, computed separately, and the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) brochure publishes detailed content outlines for both sections listing the topics and number of items in each category.

The North Dakota real estate licensing exam includes a national portion with 100 questions (150 minutes) and a state portion covering North Dakota-specific law (90 minutes), administered by PSI Services LLC through computer-based testing centers. The passing score is 70% on the national portion and 75% on the state portion. PSI publishes a Candidate Information Bulletin describing exam content, and applicants can test at any time without test codes from the commission.

The Ohio real estate salesperson exam includes 80 national questions and 40 state questions, with 180 minutes total and a minimum passing score of 70% on each portion. PSI, the testing vendor, offers practice tests and prep materials through its online store, and candidates may also take the exam through PSI's online proctoring option. The national portion covers contracts, agency, financing, property ownership, valuation, and the practice of real estate, while the state portion covers Ohio governance, licensing requirements, license law and rules, and brokerage relationships.

Candidates can review the Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines, which are available as free PDF downloads from the Pearson VUE Oklahoma real estate page. Pearson VUE offers practice tests for $19.95 covering general real estate topics developed from the national portion of the exam. The required 90-hour pre-license coursework itself covers the material tested on both the national and state portions of the exam. Testing appointments may be scheduled up to 24 hours prior to the desired test date, subject to availability.

The broker license exam has two sections: a national section with 80 questions and 120 minutes, and a state section with 50 questions and 75 minutes, with a score of 75% required on both sections to pass. PSI, the exam vendor, offers test prep and practice tests on its website. The national section covers topics such as contracts (17%), agency (13%), practice of real estate (13%), and financing (10%), while the state section covers Oregon license law, agency law, regulation of broker activities, and Oregon real estate statutes.

Pearson VUE offers practice tests for $19.95 covering general (national) real estate topics, and the Candidate Handbook with detailed Content Outlines is available as a free PDF download in English and Spanish. The national portion of the salesperson exam covers 80 scored questions across topics including property ownership, contracts and agency, financing, valuation, and real estate math, while the state portion covers 40 scored questions on the Real Estate Commission, licensure, and regulation of licensees. The exam is computer-based, a basic non-scientific calculator is permitted, and results appear immediately on screen after completion.

Pearson VUE provides a Candidate Handbook and content outlines for the RI real estate exam as downloadable PDFs, detailing the topics covered on both the National and State portions. Pearson VUE also offers Broker and Sales practice tests for $19.95 each, which cover general real estate topics and provide score reports by section. The exam consists of two parts, both requiring a scaled score of at least 70 to pass.

The PSI Candidate Information Bulletin for South Carolina outlines all testable topics, including national subjects such as contracts, agency, financing, property ownership, valuation, and property disclosures, and state subjects such as SC License Law, SC Agency Relationships, SC Real Estate Commission requirements, and closing details. PSI offers practice tests through its online store, and the SC LLR references the Salesman and Broker PSI exam candidate bulletins as study materials. The associate exam consists of 80 national questions and 40 state questions administered over 200 minutes, with a 70% passing score required on each portion.

The PSI candidate handbook, distributed through prelicensing schools and available on the PSI website, outlines exam content, format, and scheduling procedures for the South Dakota broker associate exam. The exam consists of two portions: a national multiple-choice exam and a South Dakota state exam, each requiring a 75% passing score. Completing the 116-hour prelicensing course from a commission-approved provider is the primary preparation step, as the course covers the principles and practices tested on both exam portions.

Create a personalized study schedule aligned with the exam content outline, and use flashcards to master real estate vocabulary. Take practice tests under timed exam conditions and review incorrect answers to identify weak areas, focusing extra time on real estate math such as commission calculations, loan-to-value ratios, prorations, and area calculations. The Tennessee exam covers property ownership, financing, contracts, agency relationships, and Tennessee-specific real estate laws. On test day, arrive early, read every question carefully, and answer every question since most real estate exams do not penalize for incorrect responses.

Pearson VUE publishes a Candidate Handbook and content outlines as downloadable PDFs that detail the exam structure and topics covered on both the national and state portions. The sales exam includes 85 national items and 50 state items across 240 minutes, with passing scores of 56 correct on the national portion and 28 correct on the state portion. TREC also publishes quarterly exam topic reports on its website covering the last five years that identify topics where success rates are lower. Pearson VUE offers national-portion practice tests for $19.95 to help candidates assess their readiness.

Pearson VUE publishes detailed content outlines for both the general and state portions of the Utah real estate exam in its Candidate Handbook, available as a free download. The salesperson exam consists of 80 scored national items and 50 scored state items, with a 4-hour time limit and a passing scaled score of 70 on both portions. Pearson VUE also offers practice tests for $19.95 covering the general (national) portion only; state-specific practice tests are not available.

The national exam covers property law, finance, contracts, agency relationships, ethics, and related real estate topics, and PSI offers practice tests through its online store to help candidates prepare. The Vermont state exam covers license law, agency, contracts and disclosures, land use, and transfer of title, and is administered within the online application process rather than through PSI. Candidates should review the Vermont Real Estate Commission administrative rules and the mandatory course outline for state-specific content.

To prepare for the Virginia real estate licensing exam, complete the required pre-licensing education and review the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin, which details exam content topics, format, and passing scores. PSI offers a Virginia-specific exam prep book through its online store with 500 national practice questions, 125 state practice questions, and a 100-question sample exam. The salesperson exam consists of 80 national questions (105 minutes, 70% to pass) and 40 state questions (45 minutes, 75% to pass), so practicing both subject areas is advisable.

PSI Testing Excellence offers a Washington-specific practice test for the national portion of the broker exam, featuring 134 questions in both training and testing modes with 12 months of access. The exam consists of 130 scored questions (100 national and 30 state) mixed together, and a minimum scaled score of 70 is required on each portion. Candidates can schedule exams online or by calling 855-746-8168 and must bring 2 current forms of identification, at least one with a photograph, to the testing center.

The WV real estate salesperson exam consists of 80 scored national questions and 50 scored state questions, with 150 minutes allotted for the national portion and 60 minutes for the state portion. A passing score of 70% is required for the salesperson exam. Pearson VUE provides a Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines as downloadable PDFs, which detail the topics covered on each portion. Pearson VUE also offers practice tests for $19.95 covering general real estate topics, though state-specific practice tests are not available.

The Wisconsin salesperson exam consists of 140 multiple-choice questions covering Wisconsin real estate laws, regulations, and practices, with a minimum passing scaled score of 75 out of 100. Pearson VUE provides a Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines as free PDF downloads on its website, and offers Broker and Sales practice tests for $19.95 covering general real estate topics. Exam appointments can be scheduled through Pearson VUE online or by calling (888) 204-6284, with appointments available up to one calendar day prior to the desired test date.

Pearson VUE provides a Real Estate Candidate Handbook and Real Estate Content Outlines as PDF downloads on its Wyoming real estate page, which detail the topics covered on both the national and state portions of the exam. Pearson VUE also offers Broker and Sales practice tests for $19.95 each, covering general real estate topics from the national portion. The exam consists of a national portion and a Wyoming state portion, and candidates must pass both. Pearson VUE recommends using only official study materials approved or produced by the exam program for preparation.