State Practice Exam
Utah Real Estate Practice Exam
50 questions covering Utah real estate licensing topics with detailed explanations.
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The Real Estate Salesperson Practice Exam for Utah helps you prepare for the official 2025 state licensing test. This page covers 130 practice questions, detailed eligibility requirements, exam content and structure, and targeted exam prep tips. Take the practice test below to check your current knowledge.
Who is eligible to take the Utah Real Estate Salesperson exam?
To qualify for the Utah Salesperson license exam, candidates must meet specific educational, legal, and procedural requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must hold a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Must complete 120 classroom hours of pre-licensing education from a certified real estate school within one year before licensing.
- Must present a Candidate Education Certifying Document for each exam attempt as proof of course completion.
What’s on the Utah Real Estate Salesperson exam?
The Utah Real Estate Salesperson exam consists of 130 scored multiple-choice questions: 80 questions cover national real estate topics, and 50 focus on Utah-specific laws. Each portion also includes 5–10 unscored pre-test items that do not affect your final score.
The national section tests knowledge of property ownership, contracts, financing, disclosures, and math, while the state section addresses Utah real estate laws, licensing, practice standards, and unique legal regulations.
Utah Real Estate exam topics
The table below are major licensing topics you’ll need to study:
National Section
| Topic | Subtopics | Number of Questions |
| Real Property Characteristics, Legal Descriptions, and Property Use | Fixtures, property types, legal descriptions, land use controls | 11 |
| Forms of Ownership, Transfer, and Recording of Title | Ownership forms, deeds, title transfer, liens | 9 |
| Property Value and Appraisal | Market value, appraisal process, value estimation | 11 |
| Real Estate Contracts and Agency | Types of contracts, agency, client relationships, obligations | 16 |
| Real Estate Practice | Broker responsibilities, agreements, Fair Housing, risk management | 10 |
| Property Disclosures and Environmental Issues | Property conditions, environmental laws, disclosure obligations | 9 |
| Financing and Settlement | Financing concepts, lender requirements, closing process | 7 |
| Real Estate Math Calculations | Area, value, commissions, financing costs, closing costs, investments | 7 |
State Section
| Topic | Subtopics | Number of Questions |
| Definitions | Real estate commission, brokers, key terms | 3 |
| Licensing | License requirements, exemptions, maintenance, reporting | 8 |
| Real Estate Office Procedures | Records, trust accounts, branch offices | 4-5 |
| Property Management | Management laws and best practices | 3 |
| Licensee Practice | Advertising, handling money, disclosures, agency | 15-17 |
| Enforcement | Complaints, investigations, audits | 4-5 |
| Education, Research & Recovery Fund | Purpose, payments, license revocation | 1-2 |
| Additional State Topics | Utah water rights, adverse possession, statute of frauds | 1-3 |
| Closing Statements | Utah closing statement requirements | 6-8 |
What is the exam passing score?
A minimum passing score of 70% is required on both the national and state sections. This means you need at least 56 correct answers out of 80 on the national portion and 35 correct answers out of 50 on the state-specific portion. Results are shown immediately after submitting the exam, and successful candidates receive a report with next steps for licensing.
What 2025 Utah Real Estate Laws should you know for the Salesperson exam?
For the 2025 Utah real estate salesperson exam, focus on state-level updates in zoning, permitting, appraiser licensing, and housing density rules. Key new laws clarify land-use definitions, enable expedited approval for identical floor plans, update appraisal education standards, and incentivize affordable housing, elements that are reflected in the exam’s state-specific section under licensing, office procedures, and property statutes.
Below is a summary of the key 2025 laws:
| Name of the Law or Change | Brief Description | 2025 Status | Exam Relevance |
| HB 368 – Land Use & Permitting | Clarifies definitions, streamlines permit reviews, and creates expedited reviews for identical floor plans. | Enacted 2025; reduces red tape, adds infrastructure assurances and identical-plan fast track | Under Real Estate Office Procedures & State Statutes |
| HB 37 – Affordable Housing Incentives | Encourages higher-density housing and moderate‒income strategies, with owner-occupancy rules. | Passed in 2025; introduces new rental caps and zoning adjustments | Under State Statutes (Zoning & Rentals) |
| Appraiser Education Rule Amendment | Requires bias and fair housing course; updates USPAP and raises appraising limits. | Feb 26 2025 rule added a 7‑hr bias/fair housing course, 4‑hr biennial update, and raised valuation cap | Under Licensing (Appraisal Regs) |
| HB 419 – Real Estate Professional Updates | Contains various updates affecting real estate professionals, licensing and practice rules. | Passed 2025; specific details pending but included in exam prep outlines | Under Licensing & Practice topics |
How to prepare for the exam?
Improving your pass rate depends on understanding exam details, using trusted resources, and following a targeted study plan.
Understanding Utah Salesperson exam details
Utah Real Estate exam structure and requirements is essential for effective preparation. Here is information you need to know:
- Time allotted: 4 hours
- Exam format: Computer-based
- Exam fee: $69
- Licensing authority: Pearson VUE
- Where to take the exam: Pearson VUE test centers in Bountiful, Cedar City, Draper, Logan, Moab, Ogden, Orem, Richfield, Roosevelt, St. George, as well as Grand Junction, CO, and Las Vegas, NV, on specified days.
Learning from prep resources
Use trusted study guides and platforms that align with Utah’s exam outline. Quality resources include:
Prep books
- Utah Real Estate License Exam Prep: All-in-One Review and Testing to Pass Utah’s Pearson VUE Exam by Stephen Mettling, David Cusic, and Ryan Mettling: A comprehensive guide featuring Utah-specific law review, over 500 national and 100 state-specific practice questions, and a sample state exam.
- Principles of Real Estate Practice in Utah by Stephen Mettling and David Cusic: A foundational textbook adopted by Utah real estate schools, covering Utah real estate law, licensing, contracts, agency, national principles, and more.
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 Utah 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
Can you retake just the failed section, and how many attempts are allowed in Utah?
Yes, Utah allows unlimited retakes of individual sections within a 6‑month eligibility window after your initial exam date. Strategically focus on only the section you need to pass.
How much practice test exposure should I aim for to pass the Utah real estate exam?
Frequent, timed mock exams are invaluable. Aim for at least 4 - 6 full practice tests under exam conditions to identify weak spots and simulate test-day experience.
Any general tips or mindset advice for the Utah real estate exam?
Build your vocabulary of key real estate terms and work on reading comprehension, many questions are scenario-based. Stay persistent: if you don’t pass on the first attempt, review, refocus, and try again.
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.