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Key Facts: Real Estate Transaction Agent Examination Exam

8,200 JPY

Exam fee (non-taxable)

RETIO 令和8 schedule / exam overview

50 questions

Four-option mark-sheet paper (45 with exemption)

RETIO exam overview

2 hours

18 Oct 2026, 13:00–15:00

RETIO 令和8 schedule

33 / 50

令和7 passing score (general paper)

RETIO 10-year results PDF

18.7%

令和7 pass rate (45,821 / 245,462)

RETIO 10-year results PDF

宅建 is Japan's national real estate transaction-agent exam, delivered by RETIO. 令和8: 18 Oct 2026, 50 items, 2 hours, 8,200 JPY. This bank is independent English MCQ study.

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1Under the Real Estate Brokerage Act (宅地建物取引業法) Article 3, which of the following activities constitutes engaging in the 'Building Lots and Buildings Transaction Business' (宅地建物取引業) requiring a license from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism or a prefectural governor?
A.A registered agricultural cooperative acting as trustee for land expropriated by the national highway authority
B.A private individual leasing their own self-owned residential apartments directly to individual tenants
C.A corporation purchasing raw land, subdividing it into building plots, and repeatedly selling the plots to the general public for profit
D.A municipal government selling surplus city-owned real estate through public competitive auction
Explanation: Under Article 2, Item 2 and Article 3 of the Real Estate Brokerage Act, buying and selling (or exchanging) building lots or buildings, or acting as an agent or broker for such sales, purchases, exchanges, or leases, repeatedly and continuously (反復継続) for profit constitutes real estate brokerage business. Subdividing and selling land to multiple consumers is a classic transaction requiring a license. In contrast, self-leasing (自ら賃貸) of one's own property is explicitly excluded from the definition of the brokerage business.
2Under the Real Estate Brokerage Act Article 31-3, what is the mandatory statutory ratio for employing full-time licensed Transaction Agents (専任の宅地建物取引士 / sennin no takkenshi) at each office where real estate brokerage business is conducted?
A.At least 2 licensed transaction agents for every branch office regardless of office size
B.All employees in the office must be licensed transaction agents
C.At least 1 full-time licensed transaction agent for every 5 persons engaged in the brokerage business
D.At least 1 full-time licensed transaction agent for every 10 employees regardless of duties
Explanation: Under Article 31-3 of the Real Estate Brokerage Act (宅地建物取引士の設置) and the Enforcement Regulations, each office (事務所) must maintain at least one full-time (専任) licensed real estate transaction agent for every five persons engaged in the brokerage business (業務に従事する者5人に1人以上の割合). If the ratio falls below this statutory threshold, the licensee must rectify the deficit within two weeks.
3Under the Real Estate Brokerage Act Article 35, when must the Explanation of Important Matters (重要事項説明 / jūyō jikō setsumei) be delivered and explained to the prospective buyer or lessee?
A.Within 30 days after the sales contract has been formally signed by both parties
B.Prior to the conclusion of the contract (契約が成立するまでの間)
C.At any time before the end of the calendar year in which the sale occurred
D.Simultaneously with the final handover of the keys and deed transfer
Explanation: Under Article 35, Paragraph 1 of the Real Estate Brokerage Act, the licensed real estate transaction agent must deliver the written Statement of Important Matters (35条書面) and explain it to the prospective buyer or lessee prior to the conclusion of the contract (契約が成立するまでの間), ensuring the consumer makes an informed decision before becoming legally bound.
4When an agent conducts the Explanation of Important Matters under Article 35 of the Real Estate Brokerage Act, what statutory duty regarding their Transaction Agent Certificate (宅地建物取引士証) must be observed?
A.The agent must display the certificate only if the client submits a written request 24 hours in advance
B.The agent must proactively present their Transaction Agent Certificate to the other party without being asked (提示しなければならない)
C.The agent is only required to state their 6-digit license number orally
D.The agent must deposit their original physical certificate with the municipal mayor during the interview
Explanation: Under Article 35, Paragraph 4 of the Real Estate Brokerage Act, when explaining important matters, the transaction agent must proactively present their Transaction Agent Certificate (宅地建物取引士証を提示しなければならない) to the counterpart. Failure to present the certificate is subject to an administrative fine (過料) of up to 100,000 JPY under Article 86.
5Under the Real Estate Brokerage Act Article 37, which of the following is an arbitrary or optional entry matter (任意的記載事項) that must be stated in the contract document (37条書面) ONLY IF such terms have been agreed upon between the parties?
A.Amount of purchase price, exchange difference, or rent, and the timing and method of payment
B.Names and addresses of the parties to the transaction
C.Matters concerning the cancellation or termination of the contract (契約の解除に関する事項)
D.Location, structure, and identification of the building lot or building
Explanation: Under Article 37 of the Real Estate Brokerage Act, contract deliverables are divided into Necessary Matters (必要的記載事項: parties, property identification, price, payment timing, delivery date, title transfer timing) which must always be stated, and Optional/Conditional Matters (任意的記載事項: contract cancellation rules, damages/penalties, loans with financing contingencies, tax sharing, defect liability warranty) which must be recorded only if the parties have agreed upon such terms.
6Under the Real Estate Brokerage Act Article 34-2, what is the statutory maximum validity period for an Exclusive Dedicated Brokerage Agreement (専属専任媒介契約 / senzoku sennin baikai keiyaku)?
A.6 months
B.12 months
C.1 month
D.3 months
Explanation: Under Article 34-2, Paragraph 3 of the Real Estate Brokerage Act, the maximum statutory validity period for both an Exclusive Dedicated Brokerage Agreement (専属専任媒介契約) and an Exclusive Brokerage Agreement (専任媒介契約) is 3 months. If a contract specifies a longer period, it is automatically shortened to 3 months by law.
7Under an Exclusive Dedicated Brokerage Agreement (専属専任媒介契約), how frequently is the broker legally required to report on the status of transaction operations to the principal (client)?
A.At least once a week (1週間に1回以上)
B.At least once every two weeks (2週間に1回以上)
C.At least once a month
D.At least once every business day
Explanation: Under Article 34-2, Paragraph 9 of the Real Estate Brokerage Act, a broker under an Exclusive Dedicated Brokerage Agreement (専属専任媒介契約) must report the status of the work to the client at least once a week; under an ordinary Exclusive Brokerage Agreement (専任媒介契約) it is at least once every two weeks. Watch the classic trap: the rule that business holidays are NOT counted appears only in Enforcement Regulation Article 15-10(2), which governs the REINS registration deadline. It does not apply to this reporting interval, which runs on plain calendar time.
8What is the statutory deadline for a broker to register a property listing with the Designated Real Estate Information Network (指定流通機構 / REINS) after entering into an Exclusive Dedicated Brokerage Agreement (専属専任媒介契約)?
A.Within 3 days (excluding broker business holidays)
B.Within 5 days (excluding broker business holidays)
C.Within 7 days (excluding broker business holidays)
D.Within 14 days
Explanation: Under Article 34-2, Paragraph 5 of the Real Estate Brokerage Act, for an Exclusive Dedicated Brokerage Agreement (専属専任媒介), the broker must register the listing with REINS within 5 days (excluding business holidays). For a standard Exclusive Brokerage Agreement (専任媒介), the registration deadline is within 7 days (excluding holidays).
9A licensed broker acts as an intermediary (媒介) for the sale of a residential dwelling where the agreed transaction price (excluding consumption tax) is 30,000,000 JPY. What is the maximum statutory remuneration (brokerage commission / 報酬限度額) the broker can legally collect from the seller, including 10% consumption tax?
A.1,100,000 JPY
B.960,000 JPY
C.1,056,000 JPY
D.990,000 JPY
Explanation: For transaction prices over 4,000,000 JPY, the statutory formula for brokerage commission limit (excluding tax) is: Price × 3% + 60,000 JPY. Here: 30,000,000 JPY × 3% = 900,000 JPY + 60,000 JPY = 960,000 JPY. Adding 10% consumption tax: 960,000 JPY × 1.10 = 1,056,000 JPY.
10Under the Real Estate Brokerage Act, what is the special commission rule for low-cost vacant houses (空家等の売買・交換の特例) when a broker represents the seller of a property priced at 8,000,000 JPY or less?
A.The broker must pay a 10% subsidy to the buyer
B.The commission is strictly capped at 30,000 JPY regardless of actual inspection expenses
C.The broker can receive up to a statutory maximum of 330,000 JPY (including consumption tax) from the seller, provided prior agreement was reached regarding investigative costs
D.The broker cannot collect any commission from low-income sellers
Explanation: Under the revised MLIT Remuneration Notice (effective July 2024, expanding the previous 4 million yen limit to 8 million yen), for low-cost properties priced at 8,000,000 JPY or less, a broker representing the seller (or representing both sides) may agree in advance to charge an aggregate fee of up to 300,000 JPY plus tax (330,000 JPY including 10% consumption tax) to cover the costs of field investigations and due diligence.

About the Real Estate Transaction Agent Examination Exam

宅地建物取引士資格試験 (Takken) is Japan's national real estate transaction-agent exam under the Real Estate Brokerage Act. RETIO delivers it once a year for prefectural governors. The 令和8 sitting is 18 October 2026, 13:00–15:00, fee 8,200 JPY, 50 four-option Japanese mark-sheet items (45 with the registered-training exemption). RETIO requires residence in Japan; age and education are unrestricted. Passing still requires prefectural registration and a 宅地建物取引士証. 令和7 pass rate was 18.7% (45,821 of 245,462) at 33/50. OpenExamPrep publishes independent English multiple-choice study for those statutes. It is not an official translation and not a government mock exam.

Exam sponsor: 一般財団法人 不動産適正取引推進機構 (RETIO), designated by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Japanese paper-based mark-sheet exam under Real Estate Brokerage Act Art. 16-2, delivered by RETIO for prefectural governors. Official content is the seven topics in Enforcement Regulation Art. 8. Typical recent papers group as Brokerage Act ~20, rights ~14, legal restrictions ~8, tax/other ~8. 令和8 sitting: 18 October 2026, 13:00–15:00.

Time Limit

2 hours (13:00–15:00). Registered-training completers: 1 hour 50 minutes (13:10–15:00).

Passing Score

Relative cut set each year. 令和7: 33/50 (28/45 exemption paper). 令和6: 37/50. 令和5: 36/50.

Exam / Certification Fees

8,200 JPY (non-taxable).

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: 18.7% in 令和7 / 2025 (45,821 of 245,462). 18.6% in 令和6 (44,992 of 241,436).. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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.

39% of this local practice set

宅建業法 (Brokerage Act)

Licensing, Article 35 important-matter disclosure, Article 37 contracts, deposits, broker-fee limits, and Article 31-3 full-time transaction-agent staffing.

30% of this local practice set

権利関係 (Civil Code & Rights)

Civil Code contracts and real rights, Land Lease and Building Lease Act, Unit Ownership Act, and registration basics.

16% of this local practice set

法令上の制限 (Planning & Building Codes)

City Planning Act development permissions, Building Standards Act coverage and floor-area ratios, and agricultural conversion controls.

15% of this local practice set

税・その他 (Tax & Market Practice)

Acquisition and transfer taxation, fixed-asset tax, Land Price Publication Act, Housing Finance Agency, and fair-competition rules.

Preparing for the Real Estate Transaction Agent Examination Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Relative cut set each year. 令和7: 33/50 (28/45 exemption paper). 令和6: 37/50. 令和5: 36/50.
  • Assessment: Japanese paper-based mark-sheet exam under Real Estate Brokerage Act Art. 16-2, delivered by RETIO for prefectural governors. Official content is the seven topics in Enforcement Regulation Art. 8. Typical recent papers group as Brokerage Act ~20, rights ~14, legal restrictions ~8, tax/other ~8. 令和8 sitting: 18 October 2026, 13:00–15:00.
  • Time limit: 2 hours (13:00–15:00). Registered-training completers: 1 hour 50 minutes (13:10–15:00).
  • Exam / certification fees: 8,200 JPY (non-taxable). Official sources

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Real Estate Transaction Agent Examination: Suggested Study Strategy

1Target a high score in 宅建業法; typical papers put about 20 of 50 items there.
2Distinguish 専任, 専属専任, and 一般 brokerage agreements, including their inspection and reporting periods.
3Separate mandatory Article 35 important-matter items from Article 37 contract deliverables.
4In Civil Code items, expect repeated Land Lease and Building Lease Act (借地借家法) fact patterns.
5Drill numerical Building Standards Act rules such as road setbacks and coverage/floor-area ratios.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Takken exam pass mark?

RETIO sets a relative cut each year. Recent general-paper cuts were 33/50 (令和7), 37/50 (令和6), and 36/50 (令和5). Registered-training completers have a parallel cut on the 45-item paper (28/45 in 令和7).

What does RETIO officially test?

Enforcement Regulation Article 8 lists seven topics: land/building characteristics; rights and transfers; legal restrictions; tax; supply-demand practice; price appraisal; and the Real Estate Brokerage Act. Typical recent 50-item papers cluster as about 20 Brokerage Act, 14 rights, 8 restrictions, and 8 tax/other.

When is the 令和8 Takken examination?

Sunday 18 October 2026, 13:00–15:00 (registered-training completers 13:10–15:00). Results are scheduled for 25 November 2026. Applications ran July 2026.

Are OpenExamPrep questions official translations?

No. The official exam is a Japanese paper-based mark-sheet sitting. OpenExamPrep provides independent English-language MCQ study for the named statutes and is not an official translation or format simulation.