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Who is eligible to take the Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson exam?
To qualify for the Wisconsin Salesperson license exam, candidates must meet specific education, citizenship, and background requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident.
- Complete 72 hours of Wisconsin-approved real estate education within four years before applying.
- Alternatively, provide transcripts showing 10 semester-hour credits in real estate or real estate law from an accredited institution; submit these to the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) for pre-approval.
- If licensed as a salesperson in another state within the past two years, only the 13-hour Wisconsin Salesperson Pre-licensing Course is required.
What’s on the Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson exam?
The Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson exam consists of 140 scored multiple-choice questions in the state portion. There are also 5-10 unscored pre-test questions included. Exam sections include ownership and transfer of property, land use controls, property valuation and math, agency relationships, contract law, disclosures, business ethics, fair housing, antitrust laws, and miscellaneous regulatory practices.
Wisconsin Real Estate exam topics
The table below are major licensing topics you’ll need to study:
| Main Topic | Subtopics | # of questions |
| Ownership and Transfer of Property | - Property Ownership: • Definition of an encumbrance (easements, liens, encroachments, property taxes, special assessments)• Differences between real and personal property • Types of ownership under WI law (joint tenancy, tenancy in common, marital property) - Transfer of Property: • Title insurance (prelim report, gap insurance) • Warranty, quit claim, personal rep’s deed • Definition of deed • Deeds, warranties, defects in title • Security interest and bills of sale • Conveyances, recording titles | 14 |
| Land Use Controls and Regulations | - Private controls (restrictions, deed conditions, covenants) - Public controls (permitted use, conditional use, non-conforming use, variance, setbacks) - PUDs | 5 |
| Valuing and Financing Property; Calculations | - Valuation and Market Analysis: • Comparative market analysis • Market/appraised/assessed value • Principles of value - Financing: • Types of loans (fixed, ARM, balloon) • Loan-to-value ratio, points, origination fees, PMI • RESPA (illegal kickbacks) • FHA, VA, government programs • Lending requirements • Sources (seller, land contracts, primary market) • Regulation Z, TRID • Mortgage/secondary market fraud - Mathematics: • Real estate math • Prorations • Property tax calculations • LTV ratio calculations • Transfer fee calculation | 20 |
| Agency | - Laws of Agency: • Types of agencies/agents • Duties to customers/clients • Termination, creation of agency - Agency Contracts: • WB-1 Residential Listing Contract • WB-4 Condominium Listing Contract • WB-36 Buyer Agency/Tenant Representation • Other real estate agency contracts | 32 |
| Disclosures | - Environmental disclosures (asbestos, underground storage tanks) - Owner disclosures (residential, vacant land) - Condo disclosure requirements - Federal lead-based paint law - Other disclosure obligations | 13 |
| Contract Law and Approved Forms | - Contracts: • Approved forms, legal advice • Obligation to furnish copies, maintain records - Offers to Purchase: • WB-11 Residential Offer to Purchase • WB-13 Vacant Land Offer to Purchase • WB-14 Condo Offer to Purchase • WB-40 Amendment • WB-41 Notice Relating to Offer • WB-44 Counter-Offer • WB-46 Multiple Counter Proposal | 22 |
| Business Ethics | - Conduct and ethical practice for licensees - Real estate practice | 14 |
| Fair Housing | - Fair Housing Law - Local equal opportunities - ADA/auxiliary services for disabled | 6 |
| Federal Antitrust Law | - Price fixing - Group boycotts | 2 |
| Miscellaneous | - Trust accounts - Fee splitting - Responsibilities of firms/licensees - Legal effects of leases as per approved forms - Rental residential practices | 12 |
What is the exam passing score?
A passing score for the Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson exam is 75%. To pass, you must answer at least 105 out of 140 questions correctly. This minimum applies to the total number of scored items on the test.
What 2025 Wisconsin Real Estate Laws should you know for the Salesperson exam?
For the 2025 Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson exam, you must understand new requirements for written buyer‑broker agreements before showings, updated commission disclosure rules, and enhanced MLS listing obligations. These changes emphasize agency transparency, negotiation of commissions, and timely MLS cooperation, areas now directly reflected in exam questions about agency, disclosures, and contracts.
Below is a summary of the key 2025 laws:
| Law/Rule | Brief Description | 2025 Status | Exam Relevance |
| Buyer‑Broker Written Agreement | Requires a signed buyer‑broker or agency agreement before showing any property. | New law, effective Aug 2024: written agreements required | Under Agency and Disclosure |
| Commission Disclosure | Mandates upfront, transparent negotiation and disclosure of agent commissions. | Changed: must disclose and negotiate prior to closing | Under Contracts and Disclosure |
| MLS Clear Cooperation Policy | Requires listings to be entered in the MLS within one business day of public marketing. | Strengthened: includes new listing options for sellers | Under Contracts and Listing Practices |
| Real Estate Transfer Tax Reform | Updates to transfer tax policies and property reclassification rules. | Some revisions to classifications and exemptions | Under Property Tax and Law |
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 Wisconsin Salesperson exam details
Wisconsin 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, multiple choice
- Exam fee: $65
- Licensing authority: Pearson VUE
- Where to take the exam: Pearson VUE centers in Adams, Antigo, Appleton, Ashland, Ashwaubenon, Beaver Dam, Brookfield, Eau Claire, Elkhorn, and additional locations throughout Wisconsin
Learning from prep resources
Use trusted study guides and platforms that align with Wisconsin’s exam outline. Quality resources include:
Prep books
- Wisconsin Real Estate License Exam Prep: All-in-One Review and Testing to Pass Wisconsin’s Pearson VUE Exam by Stephen Mettling, David Cusic, and Ryan Mettling: A comprehensive prep guide covering Wisconsin-specific law, over 500 national practice questions
- Modern Real Estate Practice in Wisconsin, 13th Edition by Edith Lank and Jerome D. Kaplan: The primary textbook for Wisconsin pre-licensing courses, this book covers all state-required topics including Wisconsin law, agency, contracts, licensing, and property ownership, with chapter review questions and sample exams.
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 bemath questions in the national section of the Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson exam. Candidates must:
- Solve problems involving prorations, commissions, and loan-to-value ratios.
- Calculate property taxes using the mill rate and assessed value.
- Compute transfer fees and closing cost allocations.
Practice with sample math questions to build speed and accuracy.
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 tricky are the Wisconsin exam questions compared to practice tests?
The actual exam, particularly the state portion, is more scenario-based and nuanced, questions often combine multiple topics in one real-world scenario. State questions aren’t just definitions but applied scenarios.
What strategies help with tricky wording and test-taking on the real Wisconsin exam?
A common tip: slow down and carefully eliminate obviously wrong answers first, then interpret the remaining options with context. This “eliminate and choose the most correct” tactic helps catch trick phrasing.
How important is vocabulary and reading comprehension for Wisconsin?
Wisconsin-specific test questions often hinge on complex wording. Vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension skills are vital. Vocabulary knowledge is necessary. Reading comprehension for Wisconsin's test is also very much 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.