Exam Domains
1 Real Property Characteristics and Types
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2 Forms of Ownership and Land Use
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3 Property Valuation and Appraisal
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4 Financing (mortgages, loans, types)
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5 Agency Law and Fiduciary Duties
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6 Contract Law and Transactions
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7 Fair Housing and Ethics
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8 Property Disclosures
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9 Leases and Property Management
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10 License Law and Regulations (state-specific)
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Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatLinear; national and state portions (most states); online proctored or test center
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name on ID must match registration exactly. Some states require two forms of ID.
RenewalRequired -- Real estate licenses are typically valid for 2 years. Renewal requires continuing education (CE) hours, which vary by state (e.g., CA requires 45 CE hours, TX requires 18 CE hours). Renewal deadlines and fees are set by each state's real estate commission.
Prerequisites63-hour pre-license course required before exam; administered by Florida DBPR (recommended)
Retake PolicyRetake policies vary by state. Most states allow unlimited retakes with a waiting period (typically 24 hours to 30 days). Some states charge the full exam fee for each attempt. CA allows unlimited retakes; TX requires waiting 24 hours after failure.