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

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As a listing agent, what obligations do you owe to an unrepresented buyer?

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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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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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A buyer wants to be represented by several different agents while looking at various properties. This is an example of what?

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What is an item on a property that is installed by the tenant, and is related to the tenant's business classified as?

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A seller is asked whether any known plumbing defects exist on her property. She replies that to the best of her knowledge there are no plumbing defects. However, unknown to her the pipes are corroded and due for replacement. Is the seller in violation of her disclosure responsibilities?

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Choose the best answer. Which of the following is an example of a Special Use property?

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Acceleration is a term associated with which type of document?

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Steve (a real estate agent of five years) was at his local coffee shop with some agents from other offices. The subject of commissions came up, and agents began to compare their commission rates. What should Steve do?

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

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Mr. Jay lives on a property right next to a bridge. The state wants to widen the bridge due to the higher amounts of traffic reported. The state needs the space on either side of the bridge to widen the road. The government seizes Mr. Johnson’s property and gives him $150,000 for it. This government's right to take over privately-owned real for public use is an example of:

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Who dictates trust accounts and when to deposit earnest money or other trust funds?

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Which valuation method or appraisal approach involves comparing a property to other recently sold properties in the same area of similar size and condition?

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

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A property owner wishes to build a neighborhood grocery store in an area zoned for residential use. Which of the following would MOST likely be used to obtain permission to build the store?

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What is a written supplement or amendment to an existing will such as one affecting the transfer of real estate upon death?

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Choose the best answer. A lawsuit for inverse condemnation may be brought by:

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What type of court handles the analysis and transfer of real estate or general estate assets of a deceased person (without a will)?

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

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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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What is radioactive gas dispersed from natural decay of mineral in earth (odorless, colorless, tasteless)?

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The amount borrowed is called the:

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What best describes an agency relationship where an agent has legal authority to act on behalf of the principal?

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Buyer Dan is considering buying a lot to build a single family residence. Dan hires an appraiser to appraise the lot. Which approach to value would the appraiser choose to complete the task?

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Traditionally real estate agents are paid through a fee paid for performing a transaction, called a

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According to the Do Not Call list and Established Business Relationship (EBR) Rules, how many months does a real estate professional have to call an expired listing client to solicit new business (referral)?

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Which of the following real estate contracts is a service contract?

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Which of the following best describes the term "encroachment?"

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A property owner acquired the ownership of land that was deposited by a river running through his property by what?

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Your client signs a contract to buy a house and the seller refuses to sell the house at the very last minute. Your client still wants the house. What should your client do?

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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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What is the best definition listed for the term: “conventional loan?”

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Which of the following BEST describes a contract that is voidable?

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Restrictive covenants, are also known as

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A contract that legally binds two or more parties together, to specific obligations, that create a legally binding contract between the buyer and the seller.

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Enacted in 1974, which of the following is a regulation that aims to give all legal individuals an equal opportunity to apply for loans?

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At the very minimum advertising property or services by real estate professionals, should include what?

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A property's market value is $400,000. The assessment rate for the house is 25% with 22.75 mills and a $25,000 property tax deduction. Find the annual property taxes.

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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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Using a trust typically has advantages and disadvantages. One of the main advantages of Land Trusts are:

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Any loss in the value of a property over time from any cause.

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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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The lender in a traditional mortgage loan transaction is known as what?

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When calculating the amount of real estate taxes owed, calculations are based on what type of value?

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Which of the following best describes the prepayment penalty clause?

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Who or what determines the amount of an earnest money deposit?

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If a court decides a remedy for a seller compelling them to sell the property, it is known as what?

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

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A tenant rented an apartment, signing a 12-month lease. After the lease expired, the tenant paid 1 month's rent and got a receipt. What kind of leasehold does the tenant have?

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Which of the following best describes a balloon payment?

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

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

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When contracting parties have signed a contract and both parties have done all they promised to do, it is called this:

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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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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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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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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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Whose obligation is it to disclose potential lead-based paint to buyers of homes built before 1978?

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Mortgage points, also known as discount points, are

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Which type of property would an appraisal use a depth table to estimate the property value?

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Which of the following enforces all federal environmental rules and regulations?

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Often required for mortgages, property insurance for a home is commonly called:

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What type of ownership model is used for vacation real estate in which multiple purchasers own allotments of usage, typically in one-week increments, for the same property?

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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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This act, allowed greater control for the EPA to control contaminant levels, take legal action against public water auth. for violations, and require periodic water testing and notification to state authority and homeowners if contaminated.

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A seller named Joan gave a buyer named Bob an option for thirty days to purchase her property for a consideration of $750. There is no anti-assignment clause in the contract. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

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A tenant rented an apartment, signing a 16-month lease. After the lease expired, the tenant paid 1 month's rent and got a receipt. What kind of type of lease does the tenant have?

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How many miles does a township contain?

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Is replacement cost and reproduction cost the same thing and if it is different, what is the difference?

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Which of the following two real estate contract clauses protect the lenders in some way, usually by asking for some form of payment(insurance)?

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A senior housing development may refuse to rent to families if what?

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If a buyer refuses to go ahead with a purchase of property which he has signed a contract, what usually happens to the earnest money?

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

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A salesperson working for Trinity Real Estate LLC has moved to Lotus Realty. What happens to the listings the salesperson took at Trinity Real Estate LLC?

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While the economy is experiencing inflation, interest rates typically:

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Which of the following best describes Eminent Domain?

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Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) impacts which type of property?

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What is the LAST requirement in the process of offer and acceptance that creates an executory contract?

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In a typical real estate market, if the demand for commercial office space declines and the supply of office space also declines at the same ratio, market rent per square foot should:

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During the listing agreement a commission of 6% is established. The house is sold for $250,000. What is the commission?

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Which of the following would not be considered appurtenant?

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Which of the following is a common example of real estate police power?

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What is the key difference between a Less than Freehold Estate and a Freehold estate is

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In the appraisal of a building constructed in the 1930s, the cost approach would be the least accurate method because of difficulties in

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In an offer to purchase property, the buyer states, "If we cannot obtain a mortgage loan for 4.5 percent or less, we will not purchase the property and expect the earnest money to be refunded in full." This is an example of what?

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Amendments and addendum are essentially the same thing, correct? Choose the best answer.

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One individual or married couple in business alone (The most common form of business structure):

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What is the proper procedure for changing a contract that already has become binding?

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

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

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What best describes the type of agency typical in property management - in which an agent has limited power?

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An individual owned three acres of land. When she sold one acre to her friend, she reserved for herself and family an appurtenant easement over the friend's land for ingress and egress. The friend's land is what?

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In real estate, a deed is best defined as:

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The best way to determine fair value.

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Earnest money should be deposited into a trust account:

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Complete the statement and make it factually accurate. “In title theory states, banks or mortgage lenders hold the title of a property until it is paid in full. In lien theory states:

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A seller tells the listing agent that her home was treated for termites five years ago, and that there are no termites now. Before listing the property, the agent should

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State Specific Information and Practice Exams

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AlabamaAL License InstructionsPSIAlabama Real Estate Commission Official WebsiteAlabama Real Estate Practice Exam
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MichiganMI License InstructionsPSIMichigan Real Estate Department Official WebsiteMichigan Real Estate Practice Exam
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MontanaMT License InstructionsPSIMontana Real Estate Commission Official Website Montana Real Estate Practice Exam
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OhioOH License InstructionsStateOhio Department of Real Estate Official WebsiteOhio Real Estate Practice Exam
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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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