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Key Facts: Real Estate Exam

Scored National Questions

Pearson VUE outline; PSI Ohio and Maryland

Unscored Pretest Items

Pearson VUE outline

70%

Ohio Salesperson Passing Score

PSI Ohio bulletin

120 min

Ohio National Portion Time

PSI Ohio bulletin

19%

Contracts (Largest PSI Area)

PSI national outline

Fair Housing Items

Pearson VUE outline

The national portion of the real estate salesperson exam has 80 scored questions on Pearson VUE's outline and on PSI's exam in states such as Ohio and Maryland; some states use a different count. Pearson VUE adds 5 unscored pretest items, and PSI may add a few unscored experimental questions (5 to 10 in Ohio). Most states add a separate state portion (for example, 30 items in Maryland and 40 in Ohio), and each state sets its passing score, such as 70% for Ohio salespersons.

Sample Real Estate Practice Questions

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1A tenant installs a walk-in freezer bolted to the floor for a grocery store. What is it?

A.A fixture that automatically transfers with the property

B.A trade fixture that remains personal property if removed properly

C.An emblement because it is business-related

D.Personal property that can never be removed

Explanation: A walk-in freezer installed by a tenant for business use is a trade fixture, which stays personal property if removed before lease end and damage is repaired. A standard fixture that transfers would apply to an owner, not a commercial tenant. Emblements are annual crops, and the idea that it can never be removed is wrong because trade fixtures are removable with proper timing and repair.

2Which document is used to transfer a chandelier that the seller removes before closing?

A.Deed

B.Mortgage

C.Bill of sale

D.Title insurance policy

Explanation: Once the chandelier is removed, it becomes personal property through severance, so it transfers by bill of sale. A deed transfers real property interests, while a mortgage is a security instrument and not a transfer document. A title insurance policy insures against title defects; it does not convey ownership of personal items.

3Which fixture test is most important when there is a dispute?

A.Method of attachment

B.Adaptation

C.Intent

D.Relationship of the parties

Explanation: Intent is the controlling fixture test because courts focus on whether the parties meant the item to be permanent, and contracts can clarify that intent. Method of attachment and adaptation are evidence of intent but do not override clear agreements. Relationship of the parties matters for trade fixtures, yet intent still decides when the facts conflict.

4A tenant grows annual crops on rented farmland and the lease ends. What happens to the crops?

A.They automatically transfer to the landlord

B.They are emblements and can be harvested by the tenant

C.They are fixtures and must stay

D.They transfer only if the landlord agrees

Explanation: Annual crops grown by a tenant are emblements, treated as personal property so the tenant can harvest after the lease ends. They do not automatically transfer to the landlord unless the lease says so. Fixtures involve attached items like buildings, not crops, and landlord consent is not required when emblements apply.

5Which characteristic explains why two identical houses can sell for very different prices in different neighborhoods?

A.Immobility

B.Indestructibility

C.Area preference (situs)

D.Scarcity

Explanation: Area preference, or situs, explains why identical homes can sell for different prices because location influences demand, schools, transit, and neighborhood reputation. Immobility is true for all land but does not explain price differences between neighborhoods. Indestructibility and scarcity are general traits of land, yet they do not capture the quality of location.

6Which physical characteristic explains why land use planning and zoning are so important?

A.Uniqueness

B.Immobility

C.Scarcity

D.Improvement

Explanation: Immobility means land cannot be moved, so zoning and land use planning must manage how fixed locations are used. Uniqueness refers to differences among parcels, but it does not explain why governments must plan around fixed sites. Scarcity and improvement are economic traits, not the physical reason zoning is necessary.

7Which term describes the most profitable legal use of a property?

A.Externality

B.Highest and best use

C.Fixity

D.Conformity

Explanation: Highest and best use is the most profitable legal use that is physically possible and financially feasible, which matches the question. Externality is an outside influence on value, not a use analysis. Fixity describes permanence of investment, and conformity refers to fitting neighborhood character, both related but not the standard highest use test.

8A new light rail stop is planned near a neighborhood. This is an example of what type of externality?

A.Negative externality

B.Positive externality

C.Nonconforming use

D.Fixity

Explanation: A new light rail stop improves accessibility and typically increases demand, so it is a positive externality. A negative externality would be noise or pollution that reduces value. Nonconforming use relates to zoning changes, and fixity is permanence of investment, neither of which describes an outside improvement that lifts value.

9Which legal description method uses a recorded subdivision map with lot and block numbers?

A.Metes and bounds

B.Lot and block

C.Rectangular survey

D.Chain of title

Explanation: Lot and block uses a recorded subdivision plat with numbered lots and blocks, which matches the question. Metes and bounds relies on a point of beginning with bearings and distances, and rectangular survey uses township and range. A chain of title is the history of ownership, not a legal description method.

10A section in the rectangular survey system contains how many acres?

A.40 acres

B.160 acres

C.320 acres

D.640 acres

Explanation: A section in the rectangular survey system is one mile by one mile, which equals 640 acres. The smaller numbers listed are common fractions of a section, such as a quarter section at 160 acres. Choosing 640 shows you know the base unit before applying fractional descriptions. That base unit is always the starting point for section math.

About the Real Estate Exam

The national portion of the real estate salesperson exam covers property ownership, contracts, financing, valuation, agency relationships, and fair housing laws. Most states also have a state-specific portion.

Exam sponsor: PSI/Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

80 questions

Time Limit

Varies by state (national portion: 90 min in Maryland, 120 min in Ohio)

Passing Score

70-75%

Exam / Certification Fees

Varies by state (for example, $44 in Maryland; $66 for both portions in Ohio)

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published nationally. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

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.

11 items

Real Property Characteristics, Legal Descriptions, and Property Use

Fixtures, characteristics of land, legal descriptions, public and private land use controls

9 items

Forms of Ownership, Transfer, and Recording of Title

Ownership forms, estates and leases, liens, deeds, title transfer and recording

11 items

Property Value and Appraisal

Concept of value, appraisal process, sales comparison, cost and income approaches, CMA and BPO

16 items

Real Estate Contracts and Agency

Valid contracts, performance and breach, sales contracts, agency types, creation, termination and duties

10 items

Real Estate Practice

Broker responsibilities, listing and buyer agreements, fair housing (3 items), risk management

9 items

Property Disclosures and Environmental Issues

Hazardous substances including lead-based paint, environmental laws, disclosure obligations

7 items

Financing and Settlement

Financing concepts, lender requirements, TILA, TRID, RESPA, ECOA, settlement and closing

7 items

Real Estate Math Calculations

Area, valuation, commission, loan costs, settlement, investment and property management math

Preparing for the Real Estate Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70-75%
Exam length: 80 questions
Time limit: Varies by state (national portion: 90 min in Maryland, 120 min in Ohio)
Exam / certification fees: Varies by state (for example, $44 in Maryland; $66 for both portions in Ohio) Official sources

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Real Estate: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master property ownership concepts - know the difference between freehold and leasehold estates

2Understand agency relationships and fiduciary duties thoroughly

3Learn fair housing protected classes and prohibited practices (steering, blockbusting, redlining)

4Practice math calculations - commission, proration, and area problems are common

5Know the three appraisal approaches: sales comparison, income, and cost

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is the real estate exam?

Pass rates are reported by states, not nationally. The national portion usually has 80 scored questions, and you must reach your state's passing score (for example, 70% for Ohio salespersons). The key to passing is completing hundreds of practice questions and understanding concepts rather than memorizing. Focus on the national portion first, then study state-specific content.

What topics are on the real estate exam?

The exam covers property ownership, contracts, financing, valuation/appraisal, agency relationships, and fair housing laws. The national portion follows your testing vendor's national outline (Pearson VUE or PSI), while state portions vary by location.

How long should I study for the real estate exam?

Plan for 60-100 hours of study over 4-8 weeks. Complete at least 500 practice questions and aim for 80%+ on practice tests before scheduling your exam.

What is the passing score for the real estate exam?

Most states require 70-75% to pass the national portion. Check your specific state requirements as passing scores vary. You typically need to pass both national and state portions.

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