State Practice Exam
Nevada Real Estate Practice Exam
40 questions covering Nevada real estate licensing topics with detailed explanations.
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This Real Estate Salesperson Practice Exam helps you prepare for the Nevada licensing test in 2025. The page covers a 120-question practice test, eligibility criteria, a breakdown of exam topics, Nevada-specific laws, and exam prep tips. Start the practice test below to boost your pass rate.
Who is eligible to take the Nevada Real Estate Salesperson license exam?
To qualify for the Nevada Salesperson license exam, candidates must meet specific educational, legal, and procedural requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Complete 120 hours of pre-license education, including:
- 45 hours (or 3 college credits) of Real Estate Principles
- 45 hours (or 3 college credits) of Real Estate Law, which must include 18 hours of Nevada law
- 15 hours (or 1 college credit) in contracts for real estate transactions
- 15 hours (or 1 college credit) in agency, which must include 3 hours on broker-agent relationships and 3 hours on risk reduction
- 45 hours (or 3 college credits) of Real Estate Principles
- Submit a completed and signed application form.
- Provide fingerprint cards and a cashier’s check or money order for the “Department of Public Safety” or a verification form from an approved fingerprint vendor.
What’s on the Nevada Real Estate Salesperson exam?
The Nevada Real Estate Salesperson exam consists of 120 scored multiple-choice questions, divided into 80 national questions and 40 state-specific questions. There may also be 10–15 unscored pretest questions on your exam.
The national section covers topics such as property ownership, transfer, agency, contracts, valuation, financing, and real estate math. The state portion tests knowledge of Nevada law, license requirements, agency duties, practice regulations, disclosures, contracts, record keeping, and special Nevada real estate topics.
Nevada Real Estate exam topics
The table below are major licensing topics you’ll need to study:
National Portion
| Topic | Subtopics | Number of Questions |
| Real Property Characteristics, Legal Descriptions | Fixtures, attachments, land use controls, CC&Rs, easements, legal descriptions | 11 |
| Forms of Ownership, Transfer, Recording Title | Ownership types, deeds, title transfer, recording | 9 |
| Property Value and Appraisal | Market value, appraisal steps, CMA, income/cost approach | 11 |
| Contracts and Agency | Contract elements, performance, agency creation/termination, licensee duties | 16 |
| Real Estate Practice | Brokerage agreements, fair housing, risk management | 10 |
| Property Disclosures & Environmental Issues | Hazardous substances, EPA regulations, disclosure obligations | 9 |
| Financing & Settlement | Financing types, regulations (TILA, RESPA), settlement process | 7 |
| Real Estate Math Calculations | Area, commission, financing costs, investment, prorations, taxes | 7 |
State Portion
| Topic | Subtopics & Examples | % of State Exam (Questions) |
| Duties & Powers of the Commission | Investigations, disciplinary action, recovery fund | 2% (approx. 1) |
| Licensing Requirements | License types, renewal, denial, notifications | 3% (approx. 1) |
| Agency and Duties Owed | Agency relationships, consent, negotiation authority | 20% (8) |
| License Practice | Licensee responsibilities, supervision, compensation, advertising | 24% (10) |
| Disclosures | Residential, property, environmental, community, principal status | 20% (8) |
| Contracts | Brokerage agreements, document handling, earnest money, timelines | 23% (9) |
| Record Keeping | Record retention, submission, confidential info | 3% (approx. 1) |
| Special Topics | Timeshares, water rights, solar, smart homes | 5% (approx. 2) |
What is the exam passing score?
A minimum score of 75% is required on both the national and state sections to pass the Nevada Salesperson exam. This means you must answer at least 60 out of 80 national questions and 30 out of 40 state questions correctly. Scores are reported as a percentage of questions answered correctly on each portion.
What 2025 Nevada Real Estate Laws should you know for the Salesperson exam?
For the 2025 Nevada salesperson exam, focus on new laws affecting rental fee disclosures, documentation requirements, and enhanced tenant protections, as well as updates on wage laws for employees and proposed property tax reforms. Key changes include stricter limits on application and rent collection fees, expanded lease transparency rules, and legislation phasing out subminimum wages for disabled workers.
| Law/Act | Brief Description | 2025 Status | Exam Relevance |
| Rental Fee Disclosure Laws | Regulates and caps rental application and online payment fees | New caps and transparency requirements in 2025 | Reflected under landlord-tenant law, contracts, disclosures |
| AB 259 | Bans subminimum wage contracts for disabled workers in Nevada | Effective for new contracts as of 2025 | Reflected under fair housing and employment law |
| Lease Documentation & Disclosures | Requires more detailed and transparent lease documents | Expanded documentation and disclosure rules in 2025 | Reflected under record-keeping, disclosures, contracts |
| AJR 1 Property Tax Reset | Proposes resetting property tax assessment after home sale | Proposed change; not yet in effect, pending referendum | May be referenced under property taxation and legal updates |
| Renter Protections Fund Laws | Enhances legal support and temporary rent caps for renters | New or expanded programs in 2025 | Reflected under landlord-tenant law, fair housing |
How to prepare for the exam?
Improving your pass rate depends on understanding Nevada exam details, using official resources and practice tests and following a targeted study plan.
Understanding Nevada Salesperson exam details
Nevada Real Estate exam structure and requirements is essential for effective preparation. Here is information you need to know:
- Time allotted: 4 hours for the full exam.
- Exam format: Computer-based multiple-choice questions.
- Exam fee: $100.
- Licensing authority: Pearson VUE.
- Where to take the exam:
- Las Vegas (Sandhill)
- Las Vegas (Convention Center)
- Reno
- Elko
- Las Vegas (Sandhill)
Learning from prep resources
Use trusted study guides and platforms that align with Nevada’s exam outline. Quality resources include:
Prep books
- Nevada Real Estate License Exam Prep: All-in-One Review and Testing to Pass Nevada’s PSI Exam by Stephen Mettling, David Cusic, and Ryan Mettling: A comprehensive guide featuring Nevada-specific law review, over 500 national practice questions, and 100 state-specific questions.
- Nevada Real Estate Exam Prep by John A. Yoegel: A focused prep resource that covers key Nevada and national exam topics, test-taking strategies, and sample practice exams formatted for the current PSI test.
Free practice test platforms
- Realtylicenseprep practice tests: offer national and 50-state exam simulations that mirror real test conditions and question types.
Other resources
- Video tutorials: explain complex topics step-by-step.
- Flashcards: effective for memorizing key terms and legal definitions.
- Joining a study group: provides discussion-based learning.
Follow study strategy
A structured study plan improves content retention and builds confidence under real exam timing. You can begin with core topics, then refine your approach based on past performance. The table below is a sample of 8‑week study plan:
| Week | Focus | Activities |
| 1 - 2 | Ownership & agency | Read outline, watch topic videos, flashcards |
| 3 - 4 | Valuation, financing, contracts | Practice questions + review wrong answers |
| 5 | Disclosures & ethics | Deep dive into cases & laws |
| 6 | Practice exams | Timed mock tests |
| 7 | Review weak areas | Re-study low-scoring sections |
| 8 | Final exam simulation | Full test practice under timed conditions |
Weak area analysis
- Review your score breakdown weekly.
- Focus additional study on areas below 70%.
- Review incorrect answers to understand mistakes deeply.
Mastering Real Estate math
There will be about 7math questions in the national section of the Nevada Real Estate Salesperson exam. These questions focus on practical real estate calculations such as loan-to-value ratios, down payments, and other common financial metrics relevant to property transactions.
Candidates are permitted to use the following standard conversion data during the exam, unless a specific question indicates otherwise:
- 43,560 square feet/acre
- 5,280 feet/mile
- Round off calculations (where applicable)
For questions that involve prorated amounts, the exam will clearly state:
- Whether the calculation should be based on a 360-day or 365-day year, and
- Whether the day of closing is assigned to the buyer or seller
Since math questions can affect your result, focused practice is essential after reviewing the main topics. To prepare:
- Review formulas for commission, loan-to-value ratio, and property tax calculations.
- Solve sample problems with our practice tests.
- Use flashcards or guided quizzes to reinforce conversions and amortization steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times can you retake the exam in Nevada before passing?
You can retake the state and national portions as often as needed, though fees apply each attempt.
Do I need to complete fingerprinting before the Nevada real estate exam?
Yes, you need to. Submit fingerprints early because delays in processing could impact your eligibility or testing timeline.
Can the state portion include extra unscored questions?
Yes, expect 40 scored questions, alongside an additional ~10–15 pretest items that don’t affect your score. Only the scored questions count toward passing (75% needed).
How should I pace my exam approach?
Use a two-pass method: quickly answer confident questions, flag the rest, then review flagged items. Take your time to read carefully, eliminate wrong choices, and ensure math accuracy.
How do I overcome test anxiety and second-guessing?
Label questions based on confidence (A – sure, B – unsure, C – math), complete the A group first, skip B and C, then return for review. Look for clues in later questions, you may find hidden answers.