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Key Facts: IA Real Estate Exam

120 Q

Exam Length

PSI IA salesperson candidate bulletin

80 + 40

National + State Split

PSI IA salesperson candidate bulletin

70%

Passing Score (Both Portions)

Iowa IPLB

96 hrs

Pre-License Education

IPLB licensing requirements

$95

PSI Exam Fee

PSI IA fee schedule

36 hrs/3yr

CE Renewal Requirement

Iowa IPLB

Iowa requires 96 hours of pre-license education before taking the salesperson exam. The PSI exam has 120 questions (80 national + 40 state) with 70% required on both portions. The Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau (IPLB) oversees real estate licensing, having replaced the former Iowa Real Estate Commission for administrative purposes. Iowa mandates written agency disclosure at the first substantive contact, requires trust account deposits within 5 banking days, and has specific rules for agricultural land transactions and drainage districts.

About the IA Real Estate Exam

The Iowa real estate salesperson exam covers national real estate fundamentals plus Iowa-specific topics including IPLB licensing regulations, agency disclosure requirements, trust account management, Iowa Real Estate Commission rules, seller disclosure obligations, and Iowa-specific property law including drainage districts and agricultural land considerations.

Questions

120 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours total

Passing Score

70% on both portions

Exam Fee

$95 (IA IPLB / PSI)

IA Real Estate Exam Content Outline

30%

IPLB Licensing & Education

IPLB structure, Iowa Real Estate Commission role, 96-hour pre-license education, license types (salesperson, broker), CE (36 hrs/3 years), license renewal process

25%

IA Agency & Disclosure

Agency disclosure at first substantive contact, buyer agency, seller agency, dual agency consent, designated agency, agency termination, fiduciary duties

25%

IA Contracts & Closing

Purchase agreements, offer and acceptance, trust account rules (5 banking days), earnest money, closing procedures, title evidence, abstract of title tradition

20%

IA Property Regulations

Seller disclosure requirements, Iowa residential property disclosure, agricultural land considerations, drainage districts, property tax credits, lead paint disclosure, fair housing

How to Pass the IA Real Estate Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70% on both portions
  • Exam length: 120 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours total
  • Exam fee: $95

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

IA Real Estate Study Tips from Top Performers

1Know IPLB structure: IPLB handles administration, Iowa Real Estate Commission sets policy and handles discipline
2Master agency disclosure timing: written disclosure required at first substantive contact with buyer or seller
3Study trust account rules: earnest money deposits within 5 banking days, broker responsibility, IPLB audit authority
4Learn Iowa education requirements: 96 hours pre-license, 36 hours CE every 3 years, approved providers only
5Understand agricultural land rules: corporate ownership restrictions, drainage districts, ag area protections

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Iowa real estate salesperson exam?

The IA exam has 120 total questions: 80 national and 40 state-specific, with 3 hours total time. You must score at least 70% on both portions — 56/80 national and 28/40 state. PSI administers the exam at testing centers throughout Iowa.

What is the IPLB and how does it regulate real estate in Iowa?

The Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau (IPLB) is the state agency responsible for administering real estate licensing in Iowa. The Iowa Real Estate Commission, which operates under IPLB, sets policy and hears disciplinary matters. IPLB handles application processing, license renewals, and exam eligibility verification.

How much pre-license education is required in Iowa?

Iowa requires 96 hours of approved pre-license education to sit for the salesperson exam. Courses must be completed through IPLB-approved providers and typically cover real estate principles, practices, and Iowa-specific law. Coursework must be completed within 2 years of applying for a license.

What are Iowa's agency disclosure requirements?

Iowa requires written agency disclosure at the first substantive contact with a buyer or seller. Licensees must explain the types of agency relationships available (buyer agency, seller agency, dual agency, designated agency) and obtain written acknowledgment before providing services.

What is unique about Iowa real estate regarding agricultural land?

Iowa has specific regulations for agricultural land transactions, including restrictions on corporate ownership of farmland under the Iowa Agricultural Areas Act. Drainage districts affect many rural properties, and licensees must understand how drainage assessments and easements impact property values and transfers.

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