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Oregon Real Estate Practice Exam
50 questions covering Oregon real estate licensing topics with detailed explanations.
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In Oregon, the amount a broker may charge for commission is:
This up-to-date Oregon Real Estate Broker practice exam prepares you for the 2025 exam. Our page features a full-length 130-question practice test, a detailed breakdown of eligibility requirements, the exam’s topic structure, key laws updates and targeted exam prep tips. Start your practice exam below to evaluate your readiness.
Who is eligible to take the Oregon Real Estate Broker license exam?
To qualify for the Oregon Broker license exam, candidates must meet specific educational, legal, and procedural requirements:
- Register for an account in eLicense, Oregon’s online license management system.
- Hold a high school diploma, GED, or international equivalent.
- Complete 150 hours of required broker pre-license education.
- Provide proof of age (must be 18 or older).
- Pass a fingerprint certification and background check.
- Have a new principal broker add your pending license into their business.
What’s on the Oregon Real Estate Broker exam?
The Oregon Real Estate Broker exam features 130 scored multiple-choice questions: 80 national questions and 50 state-specific questions. The national portion covers topics like contracts, property ownership, and agency law, while the state section focuses on Oregon laws, property management, and regulatory procedures.
Oregon Real Estate exam topics
Below are tables outlining the topics and subtopics for both national and state sections of the Oregon exam, along with the number of questions per topic:
National Section
| Topic | Subtopics (examples) | % of Questions | Number of Questions (approx.) |
| Property Ownership | Types, legal descriptions, encumbrances | 10% | 8 |
| Land Use Controls & Regulations | Government and private controls, zoning, CC&Rs | 5% | 4 |
| Valuation and Market Analysis | Appraisals, approaches to value, CMAs | 8% | 6 |
| Financing | Loan types, mortgage concepts, lending laws | 10% | 8 |
| General Principles of Agency | Agency relationships, fiduciary duties, disclosures | 13% | 10 |
| Property Disclosures | Condition disclosures, environmental & government requirements | 6% | 5 |
| Contracts | General contract law, purchase agreements, contingencies | 17% | 14 |
| Leasing & Property Management | Landlord/tenant rights, fair housing, ADA | 3% | 2-3 |
| Transfer of Title | Deeds, title insurance, closing, special processes | 8% | 6 |
| Practice of Real Estate | Fair housing, advertising, antitrust, due diligence | 13% | 10 |
| Real Estate Calculations | Math calculations, proration, taxes, loan-to-value, net proceeds | 7% | 6 |
State Section
| Topic | Number of Questions | Key Focus Areas |
| License Law & Disciplinary Measures | 6 | Licensing, violations, penalties, hearings |
| Handling of Clients’ Funds | 3 | Trust accounts, earnest money, recordkeeping |
| Agency Law and Rules | 5 | Limited agency, affirmative duties, agency types, disclosures |
| Regulation of Broker Activities | 12 | Advertising, price opinions, supervision, compensation, employment agreements |
| Document Handling & Recordkeeping | 5 | Submission timelines, storage, retention, review |
| Property Management | 4 | Agreements, records, Landlord-Tenant Act, manager duties |
| Oregon Real Estate Related Statutes | 15 | Taxation, subdivisions, water rights, disclosures, land use, foreclosures |
What is the Broker exam passing score?
A minimum score of 75% is required to pass both the national and state portions of the Oregon Broker exam. For the 80-question national section, you need at least 60 correct answers. For the 50-question state section, at least 38 correct answers are required. Scores are valid for one year; failing one section requires retaking only that portion within 12 months.
What 2025 Oregon Real Estate Laws Should You Know for the Broker Exam?
The 2025 Oregon broker exam covers established statutes and administrative rules related to licensing, agency relationships, client trust funds, disciplinary actions, property management, and record-keeping. These core topics are drawn directly from the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 696) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 863) and appear in both pre-license education and the exam content outline.
Below is a summary of the key 2025 laws:
| Law / Rule | Brief Description | 2025 Status | Exam Relevance |
| ORS 696 License Law & Disciplinary Measures | Governs licensure requirements, renewals, exemptions, violations, and penalties | Ongoing law from before 2025 | Tested under licensing and disciplinary measures (state section) |
| Agency Law & Rules (OAR 863 Chapter 863-015/... ) | Defines duties, formation, termination of brokerage relationships | Actively enforced 2025 | Tested under agency law and rules (5 state questions) |
| Handling Client Funds & Trust Accounts | Regulates trust accounts, reconciliations, and handling of client monies | Includes 2024 changes | Tested (handling of clients’ funds, trust accounts) |
| Property Management & Landlord‑Tenant ORS 90 | Sets out rights and obligations in property management and rental transactions | Established pre-2025 | Tested under property management, landlord-tenant law (around 4 state questions) |
| Oregon Real Estate Statutes (e.g. ORS 86, 87, 92, 659) | Includes trust deeds, liens, partitions, construction liens, environmental regulations | Ongoing law | Tested under Oregon statutory section (~15 questions) |
How to prepare for the exam?
Improving your Oregon Real Estate Broker pass rate depends on understanding the test details, using reliable study resources, and following a focused study plan.
Understanding Oregon Broker exam details
Oregon Real Estate exam structure and requirements are essential for effective preparation. Here is information you need to know:
- Time allotted: 4 hours total (150 minutes for national, 90 minutes for state)
- Exam format: Computer-based, one question per screen, reviewable during the exam
- Exam fee: $75
- Licensing authority: PSI
- Where to take the exam: Baker City, Bend, Eugene, Independence, Medford, Portland, Wilsonville
Learning from prep resources
Use trusted study guides and platforms that align with Alabama’s exam outline. Quality resources include:
Prep books
- Oregon Real Estate License Exam Prep: All-in-One Review and Testing to Pass Oregon’s PSI Exam by Stephen Mettling, David Cusic, and Ryan Mettling: This comprehensive guide covers Oregon-specific real estate law, over 500 national practice questions, 100 Oregon-specific practice questions, and a full-length state sample exam.
- Principles of Real Estate Practice (7th Edition) by Stephen Mettling, David Cusic & Ryan Mettling: A nationally acclaimed textbook with nearly 500 practice questions, U.S.-wide fundamentals, and state-specific versions (including Oregon). Employed as the primary pre-license textbook alongside the Exam Prep series
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
Real estate math accounts for about 10% of the national section on the Oregon exam. Questions focus on general math concepts like proration, loan-to-value, net proceeds, and real property tax, not just rote calculations.
Since math questions can affect your result, focused practice is essential after reviewing the main topics. To prepare:
- Review formulas for estimating buyer funds, seller net, and property taxes, and practice with real-world scenarios for the best results.
- Solve sample problems with our practice tests.
- Use flashcards or guided quizzes to reinforce conversions and amortization steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any tricky or curveball topics on the Oregon test?
Yes, math like acreage, survey/grid calculations, and regulations on unlicensed assistants often appear.
How should I approach the Oregon exam strategy-wise?
Start by doing easier law or math questions first, write down quick formulas on scratch paper, then tackle harder questions by elimination.
Is it normal to fail more than once with the Oregon exam?
Absolutely. Many successful agents took it multiple times. Just keep practicing until you hit the passing threshold.
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.