Oregon real estate broker exam: format, scoring, and preparation
The Oregon real estate broker exam is a computer-based licensing test administered by PSI Services LLC under contract with the Oregon Real Estate Agency. The exam has two sections, 130 scored questions, and requires a 75% passing score on each section. A real estate exam course helps candidates build the knowledge needed to pass both the national and state portions before test day. This guide covers the exam format, content, scheduling, fees, scoring, and preparation strategies specific to Oregon.
Oregon broker exam overview
Oregon's entry-level real estate license requires passing a state-administered exam before the Oregon Real Estate Agency will issue a broker license. PSI delivers the exam through computer-based testing and remote online proctoring, with national content that is ARELLO-accredited. PSI also administers exams for principal broker, property manager, and reactivation licenses in Oregon, though this guide focuses on the broker exam.
The Oregon real estate broker exam is administered by PSI Services LLC and consists of two sections: a national section with 80 questions (120 minutes) and a state section with 50 questions (75 minutes). A score of 75% or higher is required on both sections to pass, and the exam fee is $75 per attempt. Registration fees are not refundable or transferable, and passing scores are valid for one year from the date of passing. After passing, you must complete fingerprinting for a background check at the PSI test center, and your license is issued once the background check clears and a principal broker adds your pending license to the registered business.
PSI Services LLC administers Oregon's real estate licensing exams under contract with the Oregon Real Estate Agency. Candidates schedule and pay for exams through PSI online at psiexams.com or by phone at (833) 892-5441. PSI operates test centers in Baker City, Bend, Eugene, Independence, Medford, Portland, and Wilsonville, Oregon, and also offers remote proctoring.
No statewide pass rate is regularly published by the Oregon Real Estate Agency or PSI for the Oregon real estate broker exam. The only known statewide figure is a 57% first-time pass rate from a 2019 Oregon Real Estate Agency legislative report, which is not an ongoing published statistic. School-specific pass rates published by individual education providers reflect only their own students and do not represent a statewide pass rate.
Oregon broker exam format and structure
The broker exam contains 130 scored multiple-choice questions divided into two independently scored sections: a national section with 80 questions and a state section with 50 questions, according to the PSI Oregon Real Estate Exam Bulletin[1]. PSI may also administer unscored pretest items. The exam is closed book, and only non-programmable, silent, battery-operated calculators without alphabet keyboards or paper tape are permitted.
The Oregon broker exam allows 120 minutes for the National section and 75 minutes for the State section, for a total of 195 minutes of testing time. A pre-exam tutorial of up to 15 minutes is available and does not count against the testing time. Up to 10 experimental, unscored questions may be administered during the exam, and the time spent on them does not count against the testing time either.
National section content areas
The national section tests general real estate knowledge across 11 content areas:
| Content area | Weight |
|---|---|
| Contracts | 17% |
| General principles of agency | 13% |
| Practice of real estate | 13% |
| Financing | 10% |
| Real estate calculations | 10% |
| Property ownership | 8% |
| Transfer of title | 8% |
| Valuation/market analysis | 7% |
| Property disclosures | 6% |
| Land use controls | 5% |
| Leasing/property management | 3% |
State section content areas
The state section tests Oregon-specific law and practice across 7 content areas:
| Content area | Item count |
|---|---|
| Oregon Real Estate Related Statutes | 15 |
| Regulation of Broker Activities | 12 |
| License Law/Disciplinary Measures | 6 |
| Agency Law/Rules | 5 |
| Document Handling/Recordkeeping | 5 |
| Property Management | 4 |
| Handling Clients' Funds | 3 |
How to schedule and pay for your Oregon real estate exam
Candidates can schedule the PSI real estate exam after completing 150 hours of pre-license education from an Agency-approved school and submitting a broker license application through Oregon's eLicense system, as outlined on the Oregon Real Estate Agency broker licensing page[2]. The education provider transmits eligibility to PSI electronically, and scheduling typically becomes available within 24 to 48 hours of PSI receiving the authorization. Registration is available online at psiexams.com[3], by phone at (833) 892-5441, or by standard mail.
PSI posts exam sessions at least 6 weeks in advance, and booking 4 to 6 weeks before the preferred date offers the best selection. To cancel or reschedule without losing the exam fee, candidates must notify PSI at least 2 days before the scheduled appointment. The exam registration fee is valid for one year from the date of payment.
PSI test centers in Oregon are located in Baker City, Bend, Eugene, Independence, Medford, Portland, and Wilsonville, with out-of-state locations also available.
The exam fee is $75 per attempt, paid to PSI, and registration fees are not refundable or transferable. At the PSI test center, candidates must also pay a $56.25 fingerprinting fee ($41.25 Oregon State Police + $15 PSI processing) for the required background check. If you fail any portion of the exam, you must wait until the next day to schedule a retake and pay another $75.
Exam day: what to expect at the test center or online
Candidates testing at a PSI center should arrive at least 30 minutes before the appointment. Fingerprinting for the background check is completed at the test center on exam day.
Yes, PSI offers remote proctoring for Oregon real estate licensing exams. Candidates need a dependable device with a webcam and a stable internet connection to take the exam from home or office. PSI also operates in-person test centers in Baker City, Bend, Eugene, Independence, Medford, Portland, and Wilsonville, Oregon.
Scores appear on screen immediately after the exam. Candidates who pass receive a success notification; those who do not pass receive a diagnostic report showing strengths and weaknesses by content area. PSI reports scores to the Oregon Real Estate Agency within 2 business days, so candidates should not send paper score reports to the Agency.
Scoring, passing, and retakes
A score of 75% is required on both the national and state sections to pass the exam. If a candidate passes one section but fails the other, only the failed section must be retaken. The score for the passed section remains valid for 12 months; if the other section is not passed within that window, both sections must be retaken.
Passing scores are valid for one year from the date of passing. Candidates must activate their license within that period or retake the exam.
Candidates who fail any portion must wait until the next day to schedule a retake. There is no limit on the number of retake attempts, but each requires paying the exam registration fee again.
Study strategies for the Oregon broker exam
Effective preparation targets the highest-weighted content areas on both exam sections. On the national portion, contracts, agency, practice of real estate, financing, and real estate calculations account for the majority of questions. On the state portion, Oregon real estate related statutes and regulation of broker activities make up more than half the section, making these the most productive areas to study.
The Oregon broker exam consists of two sections: a National section with 80 questions and a State section with 50 questions, each requiring a 75% passing score. Exam preparation options include practice exams and study materials that simulate the format and content of the actual exam. The PSI Candidate Information Bulletin outlines the content areas tested, including contracts (17% of the national section), general principles of agency (13%), and practice of real estate (13%), along with Oregon-specific topics like license law, agency rules, and broker activity regulation.
A real estate exam prep course can help structure review time, particularly for candidates who completed their pre-licensing coursework weeks or months before testing. Commercial prep packages typically range from about $60 to $220. Most successful candidates spread focused study over several weeks, combining content review with timed real estate practice questions to build both knowledge and pacing.
Practice tests and exam prep resources
Working through real estate practice questions under timed conditions helps candidates build familiarity with the exam format and identify weak areas before test day.
PSI, Oregon's contracted exam vendor, offers real estate licensure test prep and practice tests through its website. Pearson VUE, a separate testing company, offers general broker and salesperson practice tests for $19.95 each, but these cover only national topics and do not include Oregon-specific content. Education providers on the state's approved pre-license schools list may also offer separate exam prep courses.
When using a real estate exam practice test, candidates should focus on understanding why each answer is correct or incorrect rather than memorizing questions. A real estate license exam prep course that includes full-length simulated exams can help candidates gauge readiness and build confidence for test day.
After you pass: next steps
After passing both exam sections, candidates must complete a background check and affiliate with a principal broker to activate the license. The Oregon Real Estate Agency issues the license once the background check clears, the principal broker adds the pending license to the registered business, and the Agency completes a final review. Fingerprint processing may take up to 4 weeks. Both exam scores and background check clearances must remain current for the Agency to issue the license, so candidates should begin researching potential principal brokers before exam day.
Sources
- PSI — Oregon RE Exam Bulletin (Candidate Information Bulletin)GovernmentMay 2026
- Oregon REA — Get Broker LicenseGovernmentMay 2026
- PSI — Test-Taker ResourcesGovernmentAugust 2026