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Key Facts: Israel Real Estate Broker Exam Exam

590 ILS

2026 Statutory Exam Fee

Regulation 12(a)(1) as updated by the Real Estate Brokers Notice, 5786-2025

60%

Passing Mark (15/25 Correct)

Regulation 7(b), Real Estate Brokers Regulations, 5757-1997

Multiple-Choice Questions

Registrar of Real Estate Brokers Official Format

2 Hours

Exam Time Limit

Regulation 2(d), Real Estate Brokers Regulations, 5757-1997

Annual Exam Sittings

Registrar of Real Estate Brokers 2026 examination dates (gov.il)

5 Years

Result Validity for Licensure

Regulation 8(b), Real Estate Brokers Regulations, 5757-1997

The Israel Real Estate Broker Licensing Examination is run by the Ministry of Justice Registrar of Real Estate Brokers, with four sittings held in 2026. It is a written multiple-choice paper of 25 four-option questions sat over two hours, with a 60% pass mark (15 of 25 correct) and a 590 ILS registration fee, and the result is valid for five years. This OpenExamPrep bank provides 100 independent English-language practice questions with statutory explanations covering brokerage law and the 2024 ethics regulations, Land Law, contract law and remedies, apartment sale protections, planning and building, and real estate taxation.

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1Under Section 5(a) of the Real Estate Brokers Law, 5756-1996, which of the following is a mandatory prerequisite for an individual to be granted a real estate broker license by the Registrar of Real Estate Brokers?

A.The applicant must be an Israeli citizen, hold at least three years of proven sales experience under a licensed broker, and provide a bank guarantee of 50,000 ILS.

B.The applicant must hold an academic degree in law, economics, or business administration, be at least 21 years of age, and complete a mandatory six-month internship.

C.The applicant must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen or resident of Israel or a foreign resident holding a lawful Israeli work permit, not bankrupt, not convicted of an offence whose nature, gravity and circumstances make them unfit to serve as a broker, and must have passed the statutory examination.

D.The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and hold a criminal record free of any offence whatsoever, whatever its nature, gravity or circumstances.

Explanation: Section 5(a) of the Real Estate Brokers Law, 5756-1996 lists the cumulative statutory conditions: (1) citizen or resident of Israel, or a foreign resident lawfully permitted to work in Israel; (2) aged 18 or over; (3) not a bankrupt; (4) not convicted of an offence whose nature, gravity and circumstances make the applicant unfit to serve as a real estate broker; (5) if sentenced to actual imprisonment, at least six months have passed since completing the sentence; and (6) passed the licensing examination.

2An applicant for a real estate broker license was sentenced to a term of actual imprisonment and has finished serving it. Under Section 5(a)(5) of the Real Estate Brokers Law, 5756-1996, how long must pass before the applicant may file the licence application?

A.At least six months must have elapsed since the applicant finished serving the sentence.

B.At least one year must have elapsed from the date of the sentencing verdict.

C.At least five years must have elapsed since the date the indictment was originally filed.

D.The disqualification is permanent and absolute; no person sentenced to actual imprisonment may ever receive a license.

Explanation: Section 5(a)(5) of the Real Estate Brokers Law states that where the applicant was sentenced to actual imprisonment, they must have finished serving the sentence at least six months before submitting the licence application. This is a separate condition from Section 5(a)(4), which asks whether the offence itself makes the applicant unfit to serve as a broker; the Registrar's own published service conditions repeat both requirements.

3A candidate successfully passes the Real Estate Brokerage Law Examination administered by the Registrar of Real Estate Brokers. Under the Real Estate Brokers Regulations, within what timeframe must the candidate apply for and obtain their broker license before the exam result expires?

A.Examination results never expire and remain valid indefinitely.

B.Within 1 year from the date of passing the examination.

C.Within 2 years from the date of passing the examination.

D.Within 5 years from the date of passing the examination.

Explanation: Under the Real Estate Brokers Regulations, examination results are valid for five years. If a candidate does not apply for and receive their license within five years of passing the examination, they must sit and pass the examination again to become licensed.

4What is the legal status of a licensed real estate broker who fails to pay the annual license fee to the Ministry of Justice by the statutory due date?

A.The broker's license is automatically and permanently revoked, requiring the broker to retake the licensing examination.

B.The broker's license remains fully effective, but a 10% monetary penalty is added to the fee without affecting transactional validity.

C.The broker's license is suspended during the period of non-payment, and they are legally prohibited from acting as a broker or claiming brokerage fees for transactions executed during that period.

D.The broker may continue brokering residential properties, but cannot broker commercial real estate until the fee is settled.

Explanation: Under Section 18(b) of the Real Estate Brokers Law, failure to pay the annual license fee suspends the license. Under Section 14(a)(1), a person is entitled to brokerage fees only if they held a valid license at the time of performing the brokerage services. Operating while suspended forfeits the right to commission and constitutes an offense.

5Under the Real Estate Brokers Regulations (Ethics and Professional Duties), 5784-2024, what duty does a broker have regarding their license during interactions with clients or members of the public?

A.The broker is only required to present their license if requested in writing by an attorney representing the client.

B.On a first approach to a person about a particular property the broker must state their name and the fact that they are a broker, and must present a valid brokerage licence at the first opportunity after it is demanded by someone interested in engaging them.

C.The broker must deposit their physical license certificate with the local municipality prior to showing any property.

D.The broker has no obligation to disclose their licensing status unless an actual binding purchase contract is signed.

Explanation: Regulation 5(a) of the 2024 Ethics Regulations requires the broker, on a first approach to a person regarding a particular property, to state their name and the fact that they are a broker. Regulation 5(b) requires the broker to present a valid brokerage licence, at the first opportunity after the demand, to a person interested in entering into a brokerage engagement with them. Regulation 6 adds a duty to explain the brokerage order, and any exclusivity terms, in simple language the person understands before they sign it.

6Under Section 9(a) of the Real Estate Brokers Law and the 1997 Written Order Regulations, which of the following lists contains only mandatory statutory details that must appear on a brokerage order form (הזמנת שירותי תיווך)?

A.Broker's bank account details; escrow instructions; title insurance policy number; and homeowner association rules.

B.Cadastral block and parcel numbers; mortgage balance; names of neighboring property owners; and property tax history.

C.Municipal zoning classification; developer construction warranty; architectural plans; and bank appraisal values.

D.Names, addresses, and ID numbers of the broker and client; property type and address; approximate transaction price; and agreed commission amount or percentage plus whether VAT is included.

Explanation: Regulation 1 of the Real Estate Brokers Regulations (Details of Written Order), 5757-1997 specifies the required items: names, ID numbers, and addresses of broker and client; nature of transaction (sale/lease); description of asset/property; approximate transaction value; agreed commission fee percentage or sum, and whether the figure includes VAT (מע"מ).

7A licensed broker orally agrees with a property seller to find a buyer for an apartment for a 2% commission. The broker introduces a buyer who subsequently signs a binding contract. The seller refuses to pay commission, citing the absence of a signed written brokerage order. What is the legal position under the Real Estate Brokers Law?

A.The broker is not entitled to any commission, because Section 9(a) and Section 14(a)(2) establish a mandatory written requirement designed for consumer protection.

B.The broker is entitled to the full 2% commission under the law of unjust enrichment (עשיית עושר ולא במשפט) regardless of the lack of writing.

C.The court will automatically order the seller to pay 1% as a customary statutory compromise fee.

D.The broker is entitled to commission provided two independent witnesses testify to the oral agreement.

Explanation: Section 9(a) provides that a broker 'shall not be entitled to brokerage fees unless the client signed a written order' containing the particulars prescribed by the Minister, and Section 14(a)(2) makes compliance with Section 9 one of the three cumulative conditions for entitlement. The writing requirement is a consumer-protection rule directed at the broker, so an unsigned oral engagement leaves the broker with no statutory claim to the fee.

8Under Section 9(b) of the Real Estate Brokers Law, what formal statutory condition must be met for a real estate broker to obtain valid exclusive representation (בלעדיות) over a property?

A.Exclusivity is automatically granted whenever a seller signs any brokerage order form unless expressly opted out.

B.Exclusivity may be included as a standard printed clause inside the general brokerage order form without requiring a separate document.

C.The grant of exclusivity must be confirmed in a separate written document, signed by the client, in addition to the standard brokerage service order.

D.Exclusivity must be approved in writing and stamped by the Registrar of Real Estate Brokers within 7 days.

Explanation: Section 9(b) of the Real Estate Brokers Law expressly provides that exclusivity must be agreed upon and confirmed in a separate document (מסמך נפרד), signed by the client, in which the broker and client clearly delineate the exclusive arrangement and its duration.

9A real estate broker and an apartment owner sign a valid separate exclusivity document for the sale of a dwelling (דירה), but fail to specify any period for the exclusivity. Under Section 9(c) of the Real Estate Brokers Law, when does the exclusivity expire?

A.At the end of 9 months from the date the client signed the order.

B.At the end of 6 months from the date the client signed the order.

C.At the end of 90 days from the date the client signed the order.

D.At the end of 30 days from the date the client signed the order.

Explanation: Section 9(c) of the Real Estate Brokers Law states that where exclusivity was given under Section 9(b) in respect of a dwelling and no exclusivity period was fixed in it, the exclusivity ends at the end of 30 days from the day the client signed the order. Section 9(c) defines 'dwelling' broadly as a room, building or set of rooms intended for residence or actually used for residence, including one to be built in the future.

10A private owner (not selling in the course of a business) grants a broker exclusivity over a dwelling. Under Section 9(b1)(2) of the Real Estate Brokers Law, what is the maximum period for which that exclusivity may run?

A.6 months from the date of the order; any longer agreed period terminates by force of law at the end of 6 months.

B.12 months, provided both parties sign an annual renewal rider.

C.3 months, non-extendable under any circumstances.

D.9 months, which can be extended indefinitely with 14 days written notice.

Explanation: Section 9(b1)(2) provides that the exclusivity period in respect of a dwelling shall not exceed six months from the day the client signed the order. The limit is mandatory, so a longer agreed period has no effect beyond the six-month mark.

About the Israel Real Estate Broker Exam Exam

The Israel Real Estate Broker Licensing Examination (בחינה בדיני מתווכים במקרקעין) is the statutory examination a candidate must pass under Section 5(a)(6) of the Real Estate Brokers Law, 5756-1996 before the Registrar of Real Estate Brokers will grant a brokerage licence. Section 6 of the Law requires the examination to be held at least twice a year and to cover contract law, land law, planning and building law, real estate taxation and the relevant offences under the Penal Law; in practice the Registrar holds four sittings a year, all at Binyanei Ha'uma in Jerusalem. The detailed syllabus is set out in the Real Estate Brokers Regulations (Exam Topics), 5757-1997, and since March 2025 it also covers the Real Estate Brokers Regulations (Ethics and Professional Duties), 5784-2024. The official exam is written in Hebrew. This bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep for candidates preparing for the licensing examination and for practitioners studying Israeli property law; it is not an official translation and does not reproduce past papers.

Exam sponsor: Registrar of Real Estate Brokers, Professions Regulation Division, Ministry of Justice (רשם המתווכים במקרקעין, האגף לאסדרת מקצועות, משרד המשפטים). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

25 four-option multiple-choice questions in two hours, testing real estate brokerage statutory requirements, ethics regulations, property transactions, contracts, planning, and property taxation

Time Limit

2 hours (120 minutes)

Passing Score

60% (15 out of 25 questions correct)

Exam / Certification Fees

590 ILS examination registration fee (2026 tariff)

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We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

30%

Real Estate Brokers Law, Regulations & Professional Ethics (חוק המתווכים, תקנות ואתיקה מקצועית)

Real Estate Brokers Law 5756-1996; licensing conditions, broker disqualifications, mandatory written order details, exclusive agency requirements (בלעדיות) and time limits, statutory marketing actions, the 'effective cause' (גורם יעיל) doctrine, strict prohibition of legal document drafting (Section 12), and the Real Estate Brokers Regulations (Ethics and Professional Duties) 5784-2024, including the First Schedule material-information duty and the Second Schedule owner questionnaire.

25%

Land Law, Rights in Real Property & Registration (חוק המקרקעין, זכויות במקרקעין ורישום)

Land Law 5729-1969; five real rights (ownership, lease/long-term lease, mortgage, easement, right of first refusal); requirement of written form for land transactions (Section 8); registration in the Land Registry (טאבו); Section 126 cautionary notes (הערת אזהרה); conflicting transactions (Section 9); condominium governance and bylaws; and earthquake strengthening (TAMA 38 / Pinui-Binui).

20%

Contracts Law & Sale of Apartments (דיני חוזים וחוקי המכר)

Contracts Law (General Part) 5733-1973 (offer, acceptance, good faith under Sections 12 and 39, defects in consent); Contracts Law (Remedies for Breach) 5731-1970 (enforcement, cancellation, fundamental breach, damages); Standard Contracts Law 5743-1982; Sale Law (Housing) 5733-1973 (specifications, non-conformity, bedek and warranty periods); and Sale Law (Assurance of Investments of Home Buyers) 5735-1974.

25%

Planning, Building, Property Taxation, Tenant & Consumer Protection (תכנון ובנייה, מיסוי מקרקעין, הגנת הדייר והגנת הצרכן)

Planning and Building Law 5725-1965 (planning hierarchy, building permits, non-conforming use, betterment levy / היטל השבחה, Section 197 planning injury claims); Real Estate Taxation Law 5723-1963 (Land Appreciation Tax / מס שבח, single residential apartment exemption, Purchase Tax / מס רכישה); Tenant Protection Law 5732-1972 (protected tenancy, key money, eviction grounds); Consumer Protection Law 5741-1981; and Real Estate Appraisers Law 5761-2001 (exclusive valuation authority of appraisers).

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Passing score: 60% (15 out of 25 questions correct)
Assessment: 25 four-option multiple-choice questions in two hours, testing real estate brokerage statutory requirements, ethics regulations, property transactions, contracts, planning, and property taxation
Time limit: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Exam / certification fees: 590 ILS examination registration fee (2026 tariff) Official sources

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Israel Real Estate Broker Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the mandatory requirements for written brokerage orders under Section 9 of the Real Estate Brokers Law and the 1997 Regulations, noting that failure to comply generally forfeits the right to brokerage fees.

2Thoroughly review exclusive representation (בלעדיות) rules, including the requirement for a separate document, statutory maximum durations (six months for a dwelling under Section 9(b1)(2); up to one year for other property under Section 9(b1)(1), with a nine-month fallback if no period is fixed, and 30 days for a dwelling under Section 9(c)), and the mandatory marketing actions under the 2004 regulations.

3Understand the strict statutory prohibition under Section 12 against brokers drafting or assisting in drafting legal documents such as memos of understanding (זיכרון דברים) or contracts.

4Familiarize yourself with the 2024 Ethics and Professional Duties Regulations, especially the First Schedule material information, the Second Schedule questionnaire the rights holder must complete under regulation 7(d), and mandatory licence number disclosure in all property advertisements.

5Practice navigating the Land Law, focusing on Section 8 (written requirement), Section 126 (cautionary notes), and Section 9 (conflicting transactions and the Supreme Court Gantz doctrine).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the official Israel Real Estate Broker Licensing Exam?

The official examination consists of 25 multiple-choice questions sat over two hours, the period fixed by regulation 2(d) of the Real Estate Brokers Regulations, 5757-1997. Each question has four answer choices with exactly one correct answer. Candidates are provided with the official Part 1 legislation booklet inside the examination hall.

What is the passing score for the Israel Real Estate Broker exam?

The passing score is 60%, which requires correctly answering at least 15 out of the 25 questions. Results are valid for five years from the exam date for the purpose of receiving a real estate broker license.

What is the official examination fee in 2026?

The examination registration fee is 590 ILS under the 2026 Ministry of Justice fee schedule, payable online through the government payment gateway upon registration.

What are the eligibility requirements to obtain an Israeli real estate broker license?

Section 5(a) of the Real Estate Brokers Law, 5756-1996 sets six cumulative conditions: the applicant is a citizen or resident of Israel, or a foreign resident with a lawful Israeli work permit; is aged 18 or over; is not a bankrupt; has not been convicted of an offence whose nature, gravity and circumstances make them unfit to serve as a broker; has, if sentenced to actual imprisonment, finished serving the sentence at least six months before applying; and has passed the licensing examination.

Is this practice bank an official translation of past broker exams?

No. The official examination is written in Hebrew and administered by the Registrar of Real Estate Brokers. This OpenExamPrep bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation built from the official syllabus in the Exam Topics Regulations and the statutes it lists. It is not an official translation, does not reproduce past papers, and is not a simulation of the exam's language environment. It is intended for candidates preparing for the licensing examination and for international professionals studying Israeli property law.

What materials are permitted during the official examination?

Candidates bring only photo identification and writing implements. The Registrar hands out the official 'Real Estate Brokerage Law — Part One (Legislation)' booklet, together with the 2024 Ethics Regulations file, inside the hall, and the booklet must be returned at the end of the exam. Part Two (principles, basic concepts and case law) is not distributed and may not be used, and books bought or downloaded from the website may not be brought in. A candidate who has difficulty with Hebrew may bring a dictionary or an electronic dictionary, and extra time may be requested through the Registrar's accommodations procedure.