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Which agency regulates real estate licensees in Idaho?

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Key Facts: ID Real Estate Exam

120 Q

Scored Exam Questions

IREC / Pearson VUE candidate handbook

80 + 40

National + State Split

Pearson VUE Idaho candidate handbook

70

Passing Scaled Score (Each Section)

IREC / Pearson VUE

90 hrs

Pre-License Education

IREC requirements

$80

Pearson VUE Exam Fee

Pearson VUE Idaho real estate registration

16 hrs

CE per 2-Year Renewal

IREC renewal requirements

Idaho requires 90 hours of pre-license education (Module 1: 45 hrs fundamentals + Module 2: 45 hrs Idaho practice). The Pearson VUE exam has 80 national + 40 state scored questions; both sections require a scaled score of 70 to pass. Idaho is a community property state and primarily uses the prior appropriation doctrine for water rights. Non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale) is the primary foreclosure method, with no post-sale redemption period. The Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) operates under DOPL. Licensees must maintain E&O insurance and complete 16 hours of CE per 2-year renewal cycle. Idaho has no formal reciprocity but offers a national exam waiver for active out-of-state licensees.

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1Which agency regulates real estate licensees in Idaho?
A.Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC)
B.Idaho Department of Commerce
C.Idaho Secretary of State
D.Idaho Department of Finance
Explanation: The Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC), operating under the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating real estate salespersons and brokers in Idaho.
2What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an Idaho real estate salesperson license?
A.18 years old
B.19 years old
C.21 years old
D.16 years old
Explanation: Idaho requires all real estate salesperson applicants to be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must also hold a high school diploma or GED and be legally present in the United States.
3How many hours of pre-license education are required for an Idaho real estate salesperson license?
A.90 hours (two 45-hour modules)
B.60 hours
C.120 hours
D.75 hours
Explanation: Idaho requires 90 hours of pre-license education divided into Module 1 (45 hours — Real Estate Fundamentals) and Module 2 (45 hours — Idaho Real Estate Practice). Both modules must be completed before taking the licensing exam.
4What is the passing score required on the Idaho real estate salesperson exam?
A.70 (scaled score) on both the national and state portions
B.75% on both portions
C.80% on the national portion and 70% on the state portion
D.65 (scaled score) on both portions
Explanation: Idaho uses a scaled score of 70 (on a 0–100 scale) as the passing threshold for both the national and state portions of the salesperson exam. The scaled score is not a raw percentage but a statistical adjustment for exam difficulty.
5How many scored questions are on the Idaho real estate salesperson exam, and how much time is allotted?
A.120 scored questions (80 national + 40 state) and 4 hours total
B.100 scored questions and 3 hours
C.150 questions and 5 hours
D.80 questions and 2.5 hours
Explanation: The Idaho salesperson exam has 80 scored national questions and 40 scored state questions, plus unscored pretest items. Candidates have 4 hours total (150 minutes for the national portion, 90 minutes for the state portion).
6Who administers the Idaho real estate salesperson licensing examination?
A.Pearson VUE
B.PSI Exams
C.Prometrics
D.The Idaho Real Estate Commission directly
Explanation: Pearson VUE is the third-party testing company that administers the Idaho real estate salesperson exam. Candidates schedule their exam through Pearson VUE's website or by phone and pay a fee of approximately $80 per attempt.
7Which document is required for Idaho salesperson licensure that protects clients if a licensee makes errors?
A.Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance
B.Surety bond
C.Fidelity bond
D.Professional liability waiver
Explanation: Idaho requires all active real estate salespersons to maintain a current Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance policy before an active license is issued. The IREC offers a group E&O policy through Rice Insurance Services, or applicants may use a firm policy through their brokerage.
8What is the Idaho real estate salesperson license application fee effective January 1, 2026?
A.$135
B.$160
C.$100
D.$200
Explanation: Effective January 1, 2026, the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC/DOPL) charges $135 for an individual salesperson or broker license application. This fee is paid directly to IREC when submitting the license application.
9Idaho does NOT have formal reciprocity with other states. What accommodation is available for out-of-state licensees?
A.A national exam waiver, so only the Idaho state portion must be passed
B.Full license reciprocity if the applicant holds a license in any state
C.A waiver of all pre-license education requirements
D.No accommodation — all requirements must be completed from scratch
Explanation: While Idaho has no formal reciprocity agreements, applicants who hold an active real estate license in good standing in another state may apply for a waiver of the national (general) exam portion and only need to pass the Idaho state exam. All other requirements, including education, background check, and fees, still apply.
10What is the renewal cycle for an Idaho real estate salesperson license, and how many continuing education hours are required?
A.2-year renewal cycle requiring 16 hours of CE
B.Annual renewal requiring 12 hours of CE
C.3-year renewal cycle requiring 30 hours of CE
D.2-year renewal cycle requiring 24 hours of CE
Explanation: Idaho real estate salesperson licenses must be renewed every 2 years. Licensees must complete 16 hours of IREC-approved continuing education during each renewal period to qualify for renewal.

About the ID Real Estate Exam

The Idaho real estate salesperson exam covers national real estate fundamentals plus Idaho-specific topics including the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) structure, 90-hour pre-licensing requirements (Module 1 & 2), Idaho Brokerage Representation Act (agency law), prior appropriation water rights, community property, the Idaho Homeowner's Exemption, non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale) via deed of trust, and Idaho license law rules on trust accounts, advertising, and record keeping.

Questions

120 scored questions

Time Limit

4 hours (150 min national + 90 min state)

Passing Score

70 scaled score on both national and state sections

Exam Fee

$80 exam + $135 license application (Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) / Pearson VUE)

ID Real Estate Exam Content Outline

40%

Idaho License Law & IREC Rules

IREC structure and powers, 90-hour pre-license (Module 1 & 2), exam format (80+40, 70 passing), salesperson vs broker license, 2-year renewal with 16 CE hours, E&O insurance requirement, trust account rules (next banking day deposit, no commingling/conversion), record retention (3 years), advertising rules (firm name required), broker supervision duties, team name rules, cooperative license, unlicensed assistant limitations, fine structure (up to $2,500 per violation), grounds for discipline

25%

Idaho Agency & Brokerage Representation

Idaho Brokerage Representation Act, agency types (single, dual, designated), fiduciary duties (loyalty/confidentiality/disclosure/obedience/accounting/skill), first substantive contact disclosure, dual agency written consent, designated agency structure, seller vs buyer duties, non-client honest dealing obligations, confidentiality surviving agency end, agency confirmation form, prohibited referral fees to unlicensed persons

15%

Idaho Principles & Practices

Prior appropriation water rights ('first in time, first in right'), Boise Meridian and PLSS (township/range), community property (married couple ownership), Idaho Homeowner's Exemption (50% up to cap, county assessor application), deed of trust structure (trustor/trustee/beneficiary), non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale, no redemption period), no deficiency judgment after trustee's sale, manufactured housing (ITD title or real property), county recorder recording, IHFA housing programs, First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account, Idaho Human Rights Act, Idaho landlord-tenant (21-day security deposit return)

5%

Idaho Calculations & Closing Costs

Commission calculations (split and reverse), property tax proration (seller-paid or buyer-credited), LTV ratios, net-to-seller calculations, monthly interest calculations, income capitalization (NOI ÷ cap rate), lot area conversions (sq ft to acres), PLSS acreage (section = 640 acres), closing cost attribution (seller pays commission and prorated taxes)

How to Pass the ID Real Estate Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70 scaled score on both national and state sections
  • Exam length: 120 questions
  • Time limit: 4 hours (150 min national + 90 min state)
  • Exam fee: $80 exam + $135 license application

Keys to Passing

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

ID Real Estate Study Tips from Top Performers

1Idaho's state exam is 40% License Law and IREC Rules — master trust account timing (next banking day), commingling, conversion, record retention (3 years), and advertising rules
2Prior appropriation water rights are unique to Idaho and western states: 'first in time, first in right' — earlier priority dates have superior rights in shortage; water rights are separate from land ownership
3Idaho is a community property state: property acquired during marriage with marital funds belongs 50/50 to both spouses — both must sign listing agreements and deeds for community property
4Agency disclosure must be made at FIRST SUBSTANTIVE CONTACT — before discussing specific properties or financial qualifications with a buyer or seller
5Idaho uses deed of trust (not mortgage) for secured lending: three parties (trustor/trustee/beneficiary); non-judicial foreclosure has NO post-sale redemption period
6Idaho Homeowner's Exemption: 50% of assessed value (up to cap) exempt for owner-occupied primary residences — owner must apply at county assessor's office; does not apply to investment or vacation properties

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Idaho salesperson exam has 120 scored questions: 80 national general real estate questions and 40 Idaho-specific state law questions. You must achieve a scaled score of 70 (on a 0–100 scale) on each section separately. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE at test centers in Boise, Idaho Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Twin Falls, and Pocatello, with 150 minutes for the national portion and 90 minutes for the state portion (4 hours total).

What are the education requirements for an Idaho real estate license?

Idaho requires 90 hours of pre-license education from an IREC-approved provider, divided into Module 1 (45 hours — Real Estate Fundamentals) and Module 2 (45 hours — Idaho Real Estate Practice). Both modules must be completed before taking the licensing exam. Pre-license education certificates are valid for 3 years. You must also pass the Pearson VUE exam, complete a fingerprint-based background check (~$61.25), obtain E&O insurance, and submit a $135 license application to IREC (as of 2026).

What are Idaho's unique water rights rules for real estate agents?

Idaho primarily follows the prior appropriation doctrine ('first in time, first in right'), not the riparian doctrine. Water rights are separate property interests administered by the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) and may not automatically transfer with a property deed. When selling rural property with irrigation rights, agents must ensure water rights are specifically included in the sale. Idaho buyers of rural land should investigate the priority date, point of diversion, and current IDWR status of any water rights.

How does Idaho's non-judicial foreclosure work?

Idaho primarily uses non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale) through a deed of trust. When a borrower defaults, the trustee can sell the property without court involvement after providing required statutory notices. There is NO post-sale redemption period for non-judicial foreclosures in Idaho, and deficiency judgments are not available after a trustee's sale. This makes Idaho's foreclosure process relatively quick and final compared to states with judicial foreclosure.