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

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Closing is always the ____ step in executing a real estate transaction.

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A parcel of real property that has an easement over another piece of property is best described as:

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Which of the following is a private land-use control?

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

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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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Most real estate sales contracts include contingency clauses, making them what?

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Which of the following would NOT be covered under a builder's new home warranty?

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

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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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The type of easement that is a right-of-way for a utility company's power lines is what?

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Which of the following would MOST likely be considered a fixture?

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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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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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The term "Licensee," is commonly used in real estate law. A licensee is just:

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Who is most likely to win a suit for specific performance?

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An example of an antitrust violation is

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

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What is a legally enforceable obligation that arises from one or more parties due to the parties actions, conduct, or circumstances?

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

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

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

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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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A double net lease is a rental agreement where:

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Appraiser Larry has a set of special-purpose and public service buildings like schools, churches, and post offices, which he needs to appraise. Which approach to value would Larry, the appraiser choose to complete the task?

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CRV stands for Certificate of Reasonable Value and is issued by who?

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Andrew created a life estate on his property for his sister Gabby. Under the terms of the deed, ownership of the property will last until

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A contract agreed to and signed under duress is what?

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According to the Do Not Call list and Established Business Relationship (EBR) Rules, a real estate professional may contact a past client for relationship building purposes when?

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Assuming there are no extra fees, and the broker is representing the buyer and the seller, what was the final sales price of a property if the commission rate was 5.5% and the broker received $11,000.

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

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

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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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In most cases, a tenant in an apartment holds:

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Which of the following statements does NOT correctly describe a fiduciary?

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There are three different main approaches that appraisers use while they make an appraisal. What are they?

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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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After smoking, this is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. A naturally occurring gas that forms in rocks, soil, and water.

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Holding earnest money without depositing it, is what?

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Which of the following would be an example of a deed restriction?

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A mortgagor is also known as the:

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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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Mrs. Jane lives in a small residential neighborhood. 100-year-old trees surround her home, and her neighbor Mr. Joe claims the trees are on his property and is planning on cutting them down. Mrs. Jane tries to reason with Mr. Joe, but he refuses to listen. Mrs. Jane files a lawsuit that includes a court order for Mr. Joe to stop his actions until they can work something out. What type of court order is this?

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

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Which of the following best describes Eminent Domain?

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A lender agrees to release the first borrower from all financial obligations and let a second buyer be responsible for the repayment of the debt. What is this an example of?

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Real property can be converted to personal property by

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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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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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Which of the following consumers would most likely qualify and be able to derive the most benefit from a reverse mortgage?

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What is the agency responsible for the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act?

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Which of the following can be achieved by dividing the price of the property by the rent that is produced?

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Which of the following best describes a balloon payment?

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Brokerages and real estate agents across America connect using a

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A contract for the sale of real estate that does not state the consideration to be paid for the property and is not signed by the parties is considered what?

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Which of the following is not a type of depreciation used in the cost approach?

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What party usually pays the loan origination fee on a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan?

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A real estate contract can be rescinded because of what?

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Researching recently sold homes in the area and homes that haven't been sold in the area and comparing their prices. Is an example of

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Under a lease for a commercial property, a tenant agrees to pay $3,000 per month plus 4% of the gross monthly sales. This type of lease is called a:

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Johnny is purchasing a house and does not want to purchase all of the furniture that is being left behind. He signs the contract on Tuesday, and on Thursday changes his mind about the furniture. He calls his agent, and they add the furniture to the contract. What is this an example of?

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Unlike apartments, which are leased by their tenants, condominium units are owned outright. A condominium is often shortened to

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Antitrust laws prohibit competing brokers from all of the following except:

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

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How many miles does a township contain?

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Liquidated damage is most likely to be found in which of the following documents?

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What is a one-of-a-kind contract that is solely between the seller and the buyer. In this arrangement, the seller gives the buyer the option to purchase property at a given price for a set period?

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The increase of value with the passage of time is best described as:

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A real estate commission is usually based on the:

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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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Which of the following is a lien?

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If a leased premises becomes uninhabitable deliberately in an attempt to remove the tenant. What is this action called?

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Acceleration is a term associated with which type of document?

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

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A non licensed buyer negotiated the purchase of a house. During a conversation with the seller, the seller agreed to include both the washer and the dryer, in the sale, and this was included in the sales contract. In this situation, if the seller takes the appliances, what recourse (if any) does the buyer have?

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Generally speaking, what is the most common type of contingency?

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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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Tony and Taylor are two unmarried individuals who own property with equal interests and a right to survivorship. Which of the following forms of ownership would Tony and Taylor most likely have?

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

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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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The fifth and fourteenth amendments of the U.S. Constitution permit the government to exercise its power of eminent domain. Eminent Domain is commonly used for:

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

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The Bundle of Rights include:

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

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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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A contract may include a clause that limits the amount of money to which the seller is entitled in case the buyer breaches the contract. What is this called?

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

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When an asset is pledged as collateral to secure a loan what is it called?

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Richard is renting property from Becky. Richard is on a month to month lease agreement. This past month he did not pay his rent. Richard's interest would be classified as:

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

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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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The fact there is a limited amount of land on earth represents what essential element of value?

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An agent took a listing and later discovered that her client had previously been declared incompetent by the court. The listing is now

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

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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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Which of the following would not be considered appurtenant?

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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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