Real Estate Exam Topics
Core subjects tested on every state exam. Each topic includes detailed explanations, state-specific notes, and practice questions to build your knowledge.
Property Ownership & Land Use
Types of property ownership, estates and interests, concurrent ownership, easements, and government controls over land use.
Laws of Agency
Agency relationships, fiduciary duties, types of representation, and disclosure requirements in real estate transactions.
Valuation & Market Analysis
Property valuation methods, the three approaches to value, comparative market analysis, and factors that influence property prices.
Financing
Mortgage types, lending regulations, loan qualification, closing costs, and the financing process for real estate transactions.
Contracts
Contract formation, validity, performance, breach, and remedies as tested on real estate licensing exams across all states.
Transfer of Property
Deed types, title searches and insurance, recording procedures, closing processes, and transfer taxes in real property transactions.
Real Estate Math
Commission splits, loan-to-value ratios, property tax computations, prorations, capitalization rates, and other essential calculations.
Fair Housing & Ethics
Federal and state fair housing laws, protected classes, prohibited practices, and ethical standards for real estate professionals.
Property Management
Landlord-tenant law, lease agreements, security deposits, eviction procedures, maintenance obligations, and management operations.
Taxation
Property taxes, assessment and appeals, homestead exemptions, capital gains, 1031 exchanges, and tax deductions for property owners.
Some states have additional state-specific topics. Visit your state page for details on requirements unique to your exam.
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