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A student in an in-person class with a visual impairment requests course materials in large print. The provider should:

Suggest the student withdraw

Provide reasonable accommodation in large print or accessible electronic format at no extra cost to the student

Decline because most students do not need it

Charge the student a printing surcharge

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Key Facts: Real Estate Instructor License Exam

100

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep national overview bank

70-75%

Typical Passing Score

Varies by state

2 yrs

Common Renewal Cycle

Most state real estate commissions

6-12 hrs

Instructor CE per Cycle

State-specific

Aug 17 2024

NAR Settlement Effective Date

Required curriculum update

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Becoming a state-approved real estate instructor blends advanced RE subject mastery with adult-learning methodology. Most states require an active broker license plus an instructor development / train-the-trainer course; many require ARELLO-IDECC certification for distance delivery. This national overview prepares you for the methodology + advanced-content blend common across CA DRE, TX TREC, FL DBPR, NY DOS, and IL IDFPR — confirm your state's exact rules with the regulator before applying.

Sample Real Estate Instructor License Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your Real Estate Instructor License exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Malcolm Knowles' theory of andragogy assumes that adult learners are primarily motivated to learn when:

A.The instructor uses rote memorization and repetition

B.Material is presented in strict chronological order

C.The content is immediately applicable to their life or work

D.Learning is mandated by an external authority

Explanation: Knowles' andragogy holds that adults are problem-centered and want learning that has immediate relevance. Real estate instructors apply this by tying every lesson to real licensee tasks (e.g., filling out a purchase agreement), not abstract theory.

2In Bloom's revised taxonomy of the cognitive domain, which level represents the HIGHEST order of thinking?

A.Remember

B.Understand

C.Apply

D.Create

Explanation: The revised Bloom's taxonomy (Anderson & Krathwohl, 2001) orders cognitive levels as Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, Create. Create is the apex, requiring learners to generate new work — e.g., drafting an original listing presentation.

3A real estate instructor wants to write a learning objective that says students will calculate prorations at closing. Which Bloom's level does this objective target?

A.Remember

B.Apply

C.Evaluate

D.Create

Explanation: Calculating a proration is an Apply-level objective — the learner uses a known procedure (365-day or 360-day method) on a specific HUD-1/Closing Disclosure scenario. Verbs like calculate, demonstrate, solve, and compute typically map to Apply.

4The three domains of learning identified by Bloom and colleagues are:

A.Cognitive, affective, and psychomotor

B.Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic

C.Pre-license, post-license, and continuing education

D.Theory, practice, and assessment

Explanation: Bloom's three learning domains are cognitive (thinking/knowledge), affective (attitudes/values such as fiduciary commitment), and psychomotor (physical skill such as operating a lockbox or e-signature platform). Effective RE courses address all three.

5ARELLO is the organization that:

A.Writes the national portion of every state's real estate license exam

B.Sets minimum standards for state real estate regulatory authorities and accredits distance-education courses

C.Licenses individual real estate instructors nationally

D.Operates the only approved testing centers for real estate exams

Explanation: ARELLO (Association of Real Estate License Law Officials) is a membership group of state regulators that publishes model rules and, through its IDECC partnership, certifies distance-education courses. It does not write tests or issue individual licenses.

6An instructor planning a 3-hour CE class on agency law writes the objective: 'At the end of this session, the learner will explain the difference between an agent and a sub-agent.' Which Bloom's level does 'explain' target?

A.Remember

B.Understand

C.Analyze

D.Evaluate

Explanation: 'Explain' is an Understand-level verb — the learner restates the concept in their own words and identifies differences. It is higher than Remember (recall) but lower than Apply (use in a scenario).

7A pre-licensing student in a brokerage class earns a high score on multiple-choice trust-account problems but cannot reconcile a real trust ledger during the practical exercise. The instructor should conclude that:

A.The student has mastered the topic and needs no further work

B.Cognitive-domain mastery does not guarantee psychomotor or higher-order Apply skill

C.The multiple-choice score was probably a clerical error

D.Reconciliation is irrelevant to the cognitive domain

Explanation: Recognition (Remember) on multiple-choice items does not transfer to Apply or psychomotor execution. The instructor should add hands-on reconciliation practice with feedback to bridge the cognitive-to-performance gap.

8Under most state real estate commission rules, pre-licensing courses must be:

A.Taught only in-person; distance education is prohibited

B.Approved (course AND, in most states, instructor) by the state regulator before delivery

C.Approved by the local board of REALTORS, not the state

D.Free to enroll if the school is a non-profit

Explanation: State commissions (e.g., TREC, CA DRE, IDFPR, NY DOS) require both course approval and, in most jurisdictions, instructor certification or qualification approval before pre-licensing content can be delivered for credit. ARELLO/IDECC certification is commonly required for distance courses.

9A real estate CE instructor wants to verify that distance-delivered material satisfies state requirements. The most widely recognized accreditation is:

A.NAR REALTOR Code certification

B.ARELLO-IDECC Distance Education Certification

C.FREC (Florida) certification

D.HUD course endorsement

Explanation: ARELLO partners with IDECC (International Distance Education Certification Center) to certify online/distance real estate courses. Most state commissions recognize ARELLO-IDECC certification as evidence the course meets interactivity and assessment standards.

10Which of the following is the BEST example of a SMART learning objective?

A.Students will understand finance

B.By the end of module 4, the learner will correctly calculate the monthly P&I payment for a fixed-rate amortizing loan in 8 of 10 trials

C.Students will be exposed to finance concepts

D.The class will cover loans

Explanation: SMART objectives are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Option B specifies the task (P&I calculation), criterion (8 of 10), and timing (end of module 4) — meeting all five SMART criteria.

About the Real Estate Instructor License Exam

The state Real Estate Instructor License Exam (covered here at a national overview level) authorizes a licensee to teach pre-license, post-license, or continuing-education real estate courses. Exact requirements differ by state: typical content blends adult learning theory (andragogy, Bloom's taxonomy, Kolb), instructional design (ADDIE, Gagne, backward design), assessment and item writing, ARELLO/IDECC standards, and advanced real estate content the instructor must teach (agency, fair housing, RESPA, TRID, NAR settlement compliance).

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2-4 hours (varies by state)

Passing Score

70-75% (varies by state)

Exam Fee

$50-$300 (varies) (State Real Estate Commission (e.g., CA DRE, TX TREC, FL DBPR, NY DOS, IL IDFPR))

Real Estate Instructor License Exam Content Outline

20%

Adult Learning Theory & Andragogy

Knowles' andragogy, Bloom's revised taxonomy, three learning domains, Kolb experiential cycle, Vygotsky ZPD, cognitive-load theory, VARK, Ebbinghaus

20%

Instructional Design & Delivery

ADDIE, Gagne's nine events, backward design (Wiggins & McTighe), SMART objectives, flipped classroom, mastery learning, blended/distance modalities

15%

Assessment & Item Writing

Formative vs summative assessment, item analysis (p-value, point-biserial), distractor quality, rubrics, validity/reliability, Kirkpatrick four levels

15%

Regulation, ARELLO & Instructor Ethics

ARELLO/IDECC certification, state course and instructor approval, seat-time, recertification CE, instructor ethics, ADA accommodations, copyright

30%

Advanced Real Estate Content

Agency law, fiduciary duties, fair housing (federal + state), RESPA, TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID), NAR settlement (Aug 17, 2024), contracts, finance, appraisal

How to Pass the Real Estate Instructor License Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70-75% (varies by state)
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 2-4 hours (varies by state)
Exam fee: $50-$300 (varies)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
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Real Estate Instructor License Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Knowles' six andragogy assumptions and Bloom's revised taxonomy verbs — these dominate methodology items on most state instructor exams

2Drill SMART objective writing: every objective must be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound — practice converting weak verbs (understand) to strong verbs (calculate, evaluate, create)

3Learn the ARELLO-IDECC distance-education requirements: periodic interactivity, time-on-task tracking, identity verification, and identity-verified final assessment

4Update advanced content to the post-Aug 17 2024 NAR settlement: written buyer-broker agreements before showings, no compensation offers in MLS

5Practice item analysis: p-value (difficulty) and point-biserial (discrimination) — know which items to keep, revise, or retire

6Memorize federal Fair Housing Act protected classes (7) and common state additions (source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.) plus FHA exemptions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a single national 'real estate instructor exam'?

No — each state real estate commission sets its own instructor licensing path. This national overview captures the common 70-80% of methodology and advanced-content topics tested across states. Always verify your state's exact rules (TX TREC, CA DRE, FL DBPR, NY DOS, IL IDFPR, etc.) before applying.

What are the typical prerequisites to teach pre-license real estate?

Most states require an active broker license (a few accept salesperson licensees with substantial experience), a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and completion of an instructor development / train-the-trainer course. Many states also require ARELLO-IDECC certification for online delivery.

What is ARELLO and why does it matter to instructors?

ARELLO (Association of Real Estate License Law Officials) is a membership organization of state regulators. Through its IDECC partnership it certifies distance-education courses for interactivity, identity verification, and time-on-task — standards most state commissions recognize for online RE delivery.

How often must instructors renew their approval?

Most states tie instructor renewal to the standard 2-year licensee renewal cycle and require ongoing instructor-methodology CE (commonly 6-12 hours per cycle) plus currency on state law changes, the NAR settlement, and fair-housing/ADA requirements.