Real Estate License Practice Test
Free real estate salesperson exam practice in English, Chinese, and Spanish — the national portion: principles, agency, contracts, financing, and valuation.
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Practice questions cover the uniform national portion of the real estate exam. Your state adds a state-law portion — study your state's official materials before testing.
About the Real Estate Licensing Exam (National Portion)
The U.S. real estate salesperson licensing exam is what you must pass to get your license and start selling homes. It has two parts: a national (uniform) portion that is the same across the country, and a separate state-law portion for the state where you'll work. The national portion covers property ownership, agency, contracts, financing, valuation, and fair housing, and you'll usually need around 70 to 75 percent to pass. This free practice site lets you drill the national topics in English, Simplified Chinese, or Spanish, with instant explanations, so you can study in the language you think in and walk into the real exam already familiar with the questions.
Study Guide: The Six National Topics
Property ownership and land use come first. Learn the types of estates (fee simple versus life estate), how title is held (joint tenancy, tenancy in common, community property), and the encumbrances that limit ownership — liens, easements, and deed restrictions. Add the government's four powers over land, remembered as PETE: Police power, Eminent domain, Taxation, and Escheat. Flashcards work well here because most questions test whether you can match a term to its precise definition.
Agency and contracts are the heart of the exam. Master the fiduciary duties an agent owes the client — often taught as OLD CAR: Obedience, Loyalty, Disclosure, Confidentiality, Accounting, and Reasonable care. Know the difference between a client and a customer, and the main listing agreements (exclusive right-to-sell, exclusive agency, open). On contracts, be clear on what makes an agreement valid, the difference between bilateral and unilateral contracts, and terms like offer, acceptance, consideration, and contingency. Expect several scenario questions asking who owes a duty to whom.
Financing and valuation bring in the math, so practice these until the formulas feel automatic. On financing, know the common loan types (conventional, FHA, VA), the difference between a mortgage and a deed of trust, and key terms such as amortization, points, loan-to-value ratio, and PMI. On valuation, understand the three approaches to value — sales comparison, cost, and income — and be able to work a capitalization rate. Keep a simple formula sheet nearby (for example, Value = Income ÷ Cap Rate) and redo the calculation questions until you stop reaching for it.
Finally, fair housing is heavily tested and easy points if you memorize it cold. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on seven protected classes: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Learn what practices are illegal — steering, blockbusting, and redlining — and remember these rules apply to advertising too. As you take the free practice tests here, read every explanation even when you answer correctly, and retake each topic pool until you consistently score above 80 percent; that cushion above the roughly 70 to 75 percent pass mark is what makes the real exam feel calm.
FAQ
Is this practice test really free?
Yes, completely free. There's no account to create and no payment. Your progress is saved right in your browser on this device, so you can close the page and pick up where you left off.
How many questions are on the real exam, and what score do I need to pass?
It varies by state, but the national portion is typically 80 to 100 multiple-choice questions, and most states require roughly 70 to 75 percent correct to pass. Remember you must also pass a separate state-law section. Check your own state's real estate commission for the exact count and passing score.
Can I study in Chinese or Spanish?
Yes. Every question, answer choice, and explanation is available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish. Switch languages anytime with the language selector — many people find it helps to read the concept in their first language and the key terms in English.
Is this the official exam?
No. This is independent study practice only — it is not affiliated with any real estate commission, testing provider (such as PSI or Pearson VUE), or licensing authority, and passing here does not grant a license. Use it to prepare, then register for your official exam through your state's approved provider.