Real Estate License Scoring Guide
How scores are calculated, what they mean, and how to reach your goal score.
Scoring Overview
Both national and state sections must be passed separately. Most states require 70–75% on each section. You can retake failed sections individually. Results are immediate at testing centers.
Score Scale
| Section | Duration | Max Score |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate License | 150 min | 100 |
Section Breakdown
national
National (Uniform) — principles that apply in all states.
Property ownershipLand use controlsValuation/appraisalFinancingAgency lawContractsProperty disclosuresLeasesFair housingMath
state
State-specific — state laws, license law, and commission rules.
State license lawAgency relationships in stateState disclosure requirementsState-specific contractsCommission structure
Key Facts
- Sections
- National + State-specific
- Questions
- 100–150 total (varies by state)
- Passing score
- 70–75% per section
- Pre-licensing
- 40–180 hours (state-dependent)
- Cost
- $100–$400 (exam + license application)
- Renewal
- Every 2 years (CE required)
Study Tips
- 1.Memorize the 7 federal Fair Housing protected classes — they appear on every state exam.
- 2.Agency relationships are heavily tested — know the difference between all types in your state.
- 3.Practice math problems daily: commission, proration, loan-to-value, mortgage calculations.
- 4.Use PrepAgent, CompuCram, or Real Estate Exam Scholar — they have high alignment to real exams.
- 5.Don't just read the textbook — do practice exams until you're consistently scoring 80%+.
- 6.Read state-specific law sections carefully — many students pass national but fail state.