100+ Free Real Estate Practice Exam Questions (October 2025)

National Real Estate Exam

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A legal way to dissolve the relationship when the parties don't voluntarily agree to its termination is called

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Which situation is legal under the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968?

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Which action is legal as a real estate agent? (Antitrust Laws)

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A collection of federal and state government laws that regulate the conduct and organization of business corporations, normally to promote fair competition for the benefit of consumers.

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Commingling is the opposite of what?

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A mortgagor is also known as the:

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A homeowner hired a construction company to build a swimming pool at his home. The homeowner failed to pay the bill once the work was completed and the construction company filed a lien to obtain payment of the debt. The encumbrance created is called a:

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Which act amended the comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liability act (also known as CERCLA)?

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The amount borrowed is called the:

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Which of the following real estate contract clauses establishes order of priorities of financial claims (liens)?

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Requires public accommodations to remove barriers in existing buildings such as adding braille markings to elevator buttons, is a requirement of which law?

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An elderly man in a nursing home, has no family and is suffering from Alzheimer’s. Because of his Alzheimers, he doesn’t remember much. Eventually, he passes away in his sleep. There is no will for the man, and again he has no family. So what happens to the money left in his savings account and his old farm that has been left untouched since he entered the nursing home?

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The Civil Rights Act of 1866 prohibits discrimination in real estate based on:

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The Latin phrase ad valorem comes up often when talking about property taxes. What does ad valorem mean?

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In real estate, alienation is best described as:

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All of the following will void an offer except

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Mrs Thompson hired a broker to find her a 100+ unit apartment complex for sale. Upon finding one she liked, she made an offer for $2.5 million to include all the personal property as well. In order to include all the personal property Mrs Thompson needs a/an:

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Local zoning ordinances often regulate all of the following except

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When real estate agents alert the members of a neighborhood that it is "changing" and that they should sell their property. This is an example of what?

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Fee packing, equity stripping, and balloon payment abuses are all examples of what?

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Why is an oral lease for two years not generally enforceable in law?

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The deed that offers the grantee the most protection. With this type of deed, the grantor makes a series of legally binding promises (called covenants) and warranties to the grantee agreeing to protect the grantee against any prior claims and demands of all persons whomsoever in regards to the conveyed land.

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Which of the following is NOT a main element of a valid real estate contract?

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Which of the following fits the description? "A mortgage loan available for military service members, veterans, and eligible surviving spouses; which often comes with better terms than a traditional mortgage."

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Real property can be converted to personal property by

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A property owner enters into an exclusive agency listing with an agent. The seller ends up obtaining a buyer for the house themselves. Is the agent entitled to compensation?

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Which of the following best describes real property?

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An example of economic obsolescence in real estate is

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Mrs. Jackson signs an open listing on her home with three different brokers. In this case:

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Brokerages and real estate agents across America connect using a

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Which of the following is a physical characteristic of real estate?

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When a furnishing company creates materials for the construction of a house and is subsequently not paid, it may file a(n):

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Find the annual GRM. A 9-unit building in Cleveland Ohio, with an asking price of $500,000 and gross annual rents of $75,000.

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What is the document that defines the relationship between the broker and the seller?

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A property's market value is $350,000. The assessment rate for the house is 15% with 27.50 mills. Find the annual property taxes.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about trusts and trustees?

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The cost of public services is distributed among real estate owners through what?

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What is the measurement or boundary between a plot of land or a building and the road onto which the plot or building fronts?

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The Bundle of Rights include:

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A man named Troy lives in California, but owns property across the U.S. He owns property in cities like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and D.C. Troy decides he wants to sell his property in D.C. Instead of traveling all the way to D.C. to complete all the paperwork, he calls up his buddy Tony. Troy authorizes Tony, who lives in D.C., to sell his property for him. Troy gives Tony a/an:

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Compliance with zoning ordinances is monitored through the issuance of

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Josh agrees to represent Susan in the sale of her home. The listing contract states that Josh will receive a fee of $15,000 from Susan at closing, regardless of the sales price. Is this a legal and a valid form of compensation?

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A housing development advertising its units being only available to people over 55 is what?

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A legal process in which a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has stopped making payments to the lender by forcing the sale of the asset:

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What is Fannie Mae’s primary responsibility?

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What is the biggest difference between private and public land use controls?

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What hazardous substance is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause death within hours of inhalation?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about trusts and trustors?

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Which of the following best describes a blind offer?

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Which of the following situations would a percentage lease be most commonly used in?

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In a single agency relationship a real estate broker represents who?

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Typically a trust is a _____ -party relationship.

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Generally speaking, what happens when the supply of available houses in an area decreases significantly?

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It is the _____ duty to explain the purchase agreement and to not mislead any parties.

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What is the final step of the real estate appraisal process in which the appraiser weighs each appraisal approach and determines which one is most relevant and should be used?

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What is best defined as, a document in which a property owner contracts with a real estate agent to find a buyer for the owner's property?

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If a minor signs a contract to buy real estate, the resulting contract is legally what?

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A buyer and seller entered into a contract, they negotiated the sale of the side lot at the same time as the transfer of the home. What is the second document called?

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Upon payment and delivery of the deed, the seller should also deliver what? Can be quite complex or quite simple—depending on the type of real estate transaction.

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What is the total quantity that buyers are willing to buy at a given time at certain prices?

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Tina and Tom are two unmarried individuals who own property with equal interests and without a right to survivorship. Which of the following forms of ownership would Tina and Tom most likely have?

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Is crossing out part of a printed contract allowed and legally enforceable?

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Which of the following would be classified as “consideration” in a real estate contract?

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Under the Federal Fair Housing Law, which of the following is considered discriminatory advertising?

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During your time as agent you will run into many different types of people from areas across the world. Closing is called many names depending on which region of the U.S you are from. Which of the following is NOT a legal name for closing?

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Which answer includes 3 actual types of business structures? Choose the best answer.

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What does the Federal Housing Administration do?

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Which of the following is an economic characteristic of real estate?

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If a contract has prepayment penalties, they can be found in which real estate contract clause?

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Utilizing the 28/36 rule, if Rebbecas gross income is $4,500 a month, she would need to spend less than ______ in housing costs a month to qualify for most loans.

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Which of the following contracts would best be described as a contract in which only one party makes a promise to perform an action?

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Which type of lien is a claim imposed against a property without the consent of its owner?

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Which of the following best describes Eminent Domain?

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When you buy real property, you gain several different kinds of rights. One of which are rights called "surface rights." What are surface rights?

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Mortgage points, also known as discount points, are

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What best describes an agent hired to perform a specific duty?

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Which of the following might suggest that rent is too low in an apartment unit?

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An interest in real property which is held for the duration of the life of a designated person is called a

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There are three main forms of depreciation, what are they?

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Under these rights, all landowners whose properties adjoin a river or stream, have the right to make reasonable use of it as it flows through or over their properties.

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The ability to buy and sell is also known as what essential element of value?

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In order for a month-to-month tenancy to be legally valid which of the following MUST the contract include?

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Which of the following is an example of Economic Obsolescence?

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How many miles does a township contain?

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In common law, a deed is any legal instrument in writing which passes, affirms or confirms an interest, right, or property and that is signed, attested, delivered, and in some jurisdictions, sealed. It is commonly associated with transferring title to property. Within deeds, covenants are:

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Which of the following laws prohibits discrimination in the buying, selling, renting or financing of housing. These laws prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, disability, children, nationality and more.

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A property owner enters into a listing agreement with an agent. The seller obtains a buyer for the house, but the agent receives a commission. The listing agreement between the agent and the property owner was probably

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What specific formula would be used to estimate the value of a property using the income approach?

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What is the illegal action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest?

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As a general rule of thumb ALL written offers must be:

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Which of the following real estate contract clauses is typically seen in blanket mortgages and allows for the freeing of all or part of a property from a claim through a proportional or full amount of the mortgage being paid off?

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Government power is the constitutional authority and inherent power of a state to adopt and enforce laws and regulations to promote and support the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. Escheat is

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What is the outcome when a purchaser signs a purchase agreement and gives the seller's broker a large check?

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The legal principle under which a person who does not have legal title to a property acquires legal ownership based on the continuous occupation of the property.

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What is Ginnie Mae’s primary responsibility?

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What of the following is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)?

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If a seller rejects a written offer made by a buyer, changes the terms of the offer, and has the new offer delivered to the buyer, it is considered what?

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An individual seeking to be excused from the requirements of a zoning ordinance needs a

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An appurtenant easement has several ways of legal termination. Which of the following is NOT a valid way to terminate an easement?

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A parcel of land that is subject to an easement is best described as:

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State Specific Information and Practice Exams

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Real Estate Exam FAQ’s

If you are new to all of this, don’t worry, we gotcha covered. The real estate exam can be scary at first, but you can conquer the real estate exam with the right study materials. Have a question about the real estate exam? Find the answers to all your real estate license questions here:

What Is on the Real Estate Exam?

The real estate license exam is divided into two parts: the national and your specific state portions.

The real estate exam is mainly multiple-choice and is a mix of problem-solving, math, and vocabulary. By far, the most substantial chunk of the real estate license exam is the vocabulary.

The key concepts and words you have to study are essential for obtaining your real estate license, so you must learn and become familiarized with them. Here are what topics you are expected to know:

Property Ownership

Land Use Controls and Regulations

Property Disclosures

  • Property condition
  • Property disclosures
  • Environmental issues requiring disclosure
  • Government disclosure requirements (LEAD)
  • Material facts and defect disclosure

General Principles of Agency

Financing

  • Basic concepts and terminology
  • Types of loans and real estate transactions
  • Financing and lending
  • Lending process application through closing
  • Financing and credit laws and rules
  • Down payment vs monthly payment
  • RESPA, Equal Credit Opportunity, and Truth in Lending Act
  • Underwriting

Leasing and Property Management

  • Basic concepts/duties of property management
  • Lease agreements
  • Types of leases
  • Landlord and tenant rights and obligations
  • Property manager’s fiduciary responsibilities
  • ADA and Fair Housing compliance in property management

Contracts

Transfer of Title

Practice of Real Estate

Real Estate Calculations

  • Basic math concepts
  • Calculations for transactions
  • Calculations for valuation, rate of return

Is There Math on the Real Estate Exam?

It depends. For a full explanation, check out this video on real estate math:


How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Your State

Real estate license requirements vary from state to state. Here are the general real estate license requirements that apply to all:

  • All states require a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalent.
  • All states require U.S citizenship and proof of state-specific residency.
  • All states require up to date forms of government-approved I.D (driver’s license, U.S. Passport, birth certificate). Anything expired will NOT be accepted at the test-taking site.
  • Many states require a background check or submission of fingerprints. Normally if a background check is required so is the submission of fingerprints although they are usually handled at the same time and do not require additional steps.
  • Some but not all states require proof of errors and omissions insurance.
  • Must complete required state approved pre-licensing courses.
  • Must pass state administered real estate exam.
  • Must pay state mandated real estate agent fees.

For specifics look at our full guide on Real Estate License Requirements by State.

More Exam FAQs

How Hard is the Real Estate Exam?

The real estate exam is a rigorous and challenging test that weeds out those who are not committed to being skilled agents. 

Passing the real estate exam takes more than completing any pre-licensing course. It takes massive preparation. The good news is that there are a lot of tools out there to help with passing the real estate exam.

How Many Questions Are on the Real Estate Exam?

The number of questions on the real estate exam depends on which state you are taking the exam in.

Usually, the exam varies between 80-100 national questions and 30-50 state-specific ones, but each state is different. You’ll need a 60-75% or better, depending on your state.

How Many Questions Can You Miss on the Real Estate Exam?

You can miss 15 to 30% percent of the questions in most states and still pass the exam. Again, it varies per state, so check out our state requirements page for more detailed information.

How Long is the Real Estate Exam?

The length of the real estate exam varies from about 1.5 hours to 3.5 hours again, based on the state you’re in. 

Who Administers the Real Estate Exam?

Real estate exams are administered at hundreds of locations across the United States, depending on where you live. Likely, your real estate exam will be issued by one of the following two nationwide testing organizations:

  • PSI Online or AMP
  • Pearson Vue

You can schedule your test at one of the appropriate testing centers once you have completed your state-mandated pre-licensing and are qualified to take the exam. 


More Free Real Estate Exam Resources

Below we put together a complete list of extra free study resources in hopes that you can pass your real estate exam the first time. If you know of any additional free resources that we can add to this list, please email us and let us know.

Real Estate Exam Study Groups

Have you ever heard of Reddit? It’s essentially a massive collection of forums where people can share news, content, and a bunch of other stuff. Well, there is a subreddit or particular section of Reddit dedicated to the real estate exam.

Click the link here or head to Reddit and search for the real estate exam to find the forum. The subreddit or forum should show up. Once you’re there, you can post any exam-related question you may have or answer other people’s questions too. As of writing this, it looks like they have over 2,100 members!

If you’re not into Reddit, we also have our own study group located on Facebook. You can check that out right here.

We highly encourage you to join these groups and talk to other test takers. Remember, we’re all in this together. The best way to pass is to use all the resources available to you. Sometimes people forget there are hundreds of others in the same boat. Never feel alone!

We have almost everything real estate related, and yes, that includes real estate exam prep videos. Here is a quick list we put together of some of our top real estate exam prep videos and playlists:

Real Estate Exam Prep Videos

In this playlist, study specific real estate concepts you need to know for the real estate exam. Learn about property rights, contract clauses, government powers, agency relationships, and so much more.

One of the most essential parts of the real estate exam is vocabulary. Watch these videos to review critical real estate terms that will appear on the real estate exam. This playlist covers 255 real estate vocab terms.

Want to practice real estate exam questions every day; this is the perfect playlist for you. Time this up with when your exam is scheduled, and practice an exam question every day.

Crash courses are a fantastic way to study for the real estate exam. Some include real estate practice exams and interactive real estate exam prep. If that sounds good, check out these crash courses:


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