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Idaho Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam

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Idaho Real Estate Salesperson

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Idaho Real Estate License: Complete Roadmap

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1

Master Idaho License Law and IREC Rules (40% of State Exam)You are here

Study IREC structure and powers under DOPL, 90-hour pre-license (Module 1 & 2), Pearson VUE exam format (80 national + 40 state, 70 scaled score), 2-year renewal with 16 CE hours, trust account rules (next banking day deposit, commingling/conversion prohibited), 3-year record retention, advertising (firm name required), broker supervision of salespersons, team name rules, unlicensed assistant limitations, discipline (fines up to $2,500 per violation, suspension, revocation).

20
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Study Idaho Agency & Brokerage Representation Act (25% of State Exam)

Learn Idaho Brokerage Representation Act: seller/buyer/dual/designated agency types, fiduciary duties (loyalty, confidentiality, disclosure, obedience, accounting, skill), agency disclosure timing (first substantive contact), dual agency with written consent, designated agency mechanics, confidentiality surviving agency termination, obligations to non-client parties (honest dealing, material defect disclosure).

12
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3

Learn Idaho Principles and Practices (15% of State Exam)

Focus on Idaho's unique aspects: prior appropriation water rights ('first in time, first in right' — administered by IDWR, separate from land ownership), Boise Meridian and PLSS system (township/range/section), community property (9-state list, Idaho included), Idaho Homeowner's Exemption (50% up to cap, county assessor application), deed of trust (3 parties), non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale, no post-sale redemption, no deficiency judgment), manufactured housing rules.

10
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4

Review National Real Estate Principles

Complete a full review of national exam topics: property ownership (bundle of rights, co-ownership types), contracts (offer/acceptance, contingencies, Statute of Frauds), financing (mortgages, deeds of trust, FHA/VA/conventional, RESPA, TILA), valuation (3 approaches to value), fair housing (7 protected classes, steering, blockbusting), agency, and closing.

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Run Timed Mixed Practice Sets

Simulate the 4-hour exam with full 120-question mixed practice sets. Review every missed question. Concentrate on Idaho-specific topics (water rights, community property, trust accounts, agency disclosure timing) as these appear exclusively on the state portion.

20
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Estimated total study time
87 hours
That's about 9 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Idaho RE Salesperson Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
At least 18 years old
Education
90-hour pre-license course (Module 1: 45 hrs + Module 2: 45 hrs) from IREC-approved provider; high school diploma or GED required
Background Check
Fingerprint-based state and federal background check required (~$61.25)
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting done at Pearson VUE test center or through approved provider
Additional Requirements
  • •Pass both sections of the Pearson VUE exam (scaled score of 70 on each section)
  • •Obtain E&O (Errors & Omissions) insurance before license activation
  • •Submit $135 application to IREC (DOPL) — effective January 1, 2026
  • •Affiliate with an Idaho licensed designated broker to activate license
  • •Pre-license education valid for 3 years from completion
  • •License renewal every 2 years with 16 hours of IREC-approved CE
  • •Salesperson compensation only through affiliated designated broker
  • •No formal reciprocity — out-of-state active licensees may apply for national exam waiver

Idaho RE Salesperson Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-12 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Candidates who fail one section may retake only that section within 1 year of passing the other section. Each retake requires a new exam registration and fee payment through Pearson VUE.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$80 Pearson VUE exam fee per attempt
Application Fee$135 IREC license application fee (effective January 1, 2026)
Total Estimated Cost~$279 total (exam + fingerprinting + application), before pre-license course tuition
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What You'll Study

4 chapters covering everything you need to pass

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Chapter 1: Idaho Real Estate Commission & Licensing

3 sections

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Chapter 2: Agency & Disclosure

2 sections

3

Chapter 3: Contracts & Property

2 sections

4

Chapter 4: Trust Accounts & Violations

2 sections

Idaho RE Salesperson-Specific Topics Covered

Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) operates under DOPL; powers include licensing, investigation, and discipline (fines up to $2,500/violation)90-hour pre-license: Module 1 (45 hrs, fundamentals) + Module 2 (45 hrs, Idaho practice); valid for 3 years; must score 70% on course final examsExam: 80 national + 40 state scored questions; 5-10 unscored pretest items; 4 hours total; 70 scaled score required on each sectionE&O insurance required before license activation; group policy available through IREC (Rice Insurance Services)Trust accounts: client funds deposited by next banking day; commingling and conversion are disciplinary violations; salespersons cannot hold trust accountsRecord retention: 3 years for all transaction records; must be available for IREC inspectionAdvertising: licensed firm name must appear prominently in all advertising; team names cannot imply independent brokerageBroker supervision: designated brokers responsible for all affiliated salesperson activities; vicarious liability appliesAgency disclosure at first substantive contact; Idaho Brokerage Representation Act governs agency typesDual agency permitted only with written informed consent of both buyer and sellerPrior appropriation water rights: 'first in time, first in right'; administered by IDWR; separate from land ownershipBoise Meridian: Idaho's principal meridian for PLSS township-range descriptionsCommunity property: Idaho is one of 9 community property states; marital property equally owned; separate property exception for pre-marital or inherited assetsIdaho Homeowner's Exemption: 50% of assessed value (up to statutory cap) exempt for owner-occupied primary residences; apply at county assessorDeed of trust: three parties (trustor/trustee/beneficiary); enables non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale)Non-judicial foreclosure: no post-sale redemption period; no deficiency judgment available after trustee's saleManufactured homes: titled as personal property by ITD unless land is also owned and title is retiredCooperative license: $100 fee for out-of-state brokers to work specific Idaho transactionsNo formal reciprocity; national exam waiver available for active out-of-state licenseesIdaho Landlord-Tenant Act: security deposit return within 21 days; itemized deductions requiredSelf-dealing: licensees must disclose licensed status in all personal transactions
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Idaho RE Salesperson Exam Details

Idaho Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam

Administered by Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) / Pearson VUE

Official Source
Scaled score of 70 on both national and state sections
Passing Score
120
Questions
4
Hours
$80 (Pearson VUE exam) + $135 (IREC license application) + ~$61.25 (fingerprinting)
Exam Fee

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) / Pearson VUE content outline

License Law & IREC Rules40%

Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) powers, licensing requirements (age 18, HS diploma, 90-hour pre-license), exam format, renewal (2-year, 16 CE hours), trust accounts, advertising, record retention, broker supervision, disciplinary actions

Brokerage Representation (Agency Law)25%

Idaho Brokerage Representation Act, agency types (seller, buyer, dual, designated), fiduciary duties, agency disclosure at first substantive contact, written dual agency consent, confidentiality, obligations to non-client parties

Idaho Principles & Practices15%

Prior appropriation water rights, Public Land Survey System (Boise Meridian), community property, Idaho Homeowner's Exemption, deed of trust and non-judicial foreclosure, manufactured housing, county recording, zoning by local governments

National Real Estate Principles15%

Property ownership, contracts, financing, valuation, fair housing, environmental issues, deeds, title, closing procedures, RESPA, TILA, federal regulations

Calculations & Closing Costs5%

Commission math, property tax proration, LTV ratios, income capitalization, lot area conversions, PLSS acreage

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What's Next After the Idaho RE Salesperson?

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Idaho RE Salesperson Exam FAQ

Official Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) / Pearson VUE Resources

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Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC / DOPL)Pearson VUE Idaho Real Estate ExamIdaho IREC Candidate Handbook (Pearson VUE)Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR)

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