Short answer
Usually 70%–75%, depending on the state. Some states require passing the national and state portions separately.
How to Pass the Real Estate Exam
- Book the exam soon after finishing your prelicensing course.
- Learn vocabulary first. Many questions hinge on precise definitions.
- Practice math until commissions, LTV, points and cap rates are automatic.
- Take practice tests until you consistently score 80%+.
- Study your state portion separately. It often has its own passing score.
Working toward finance licenses too? See the SIE exam and Series 7 exam.
USA Real Estate Exam: Quick Facts
- Who regulates
- Each state’s real estate commission
- Format
- Multiple choice; national + state portions or one combined exam
- Typical passing score
- 70%–75% (varies by state)
- Test vendors
- PSI, Pearson VUE and others
- Prelicensing education
- Roughly 40–180 hours depending on state
- Retakes
- Allowed, usually with a fee
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