Nevada real estate exam
Questions, time and passing score for both license levels, quoted from the official handbook.
Read twice, independently, against the handbook text. Source:
Salesperson
The entry license. Holders must work under a licensed broker.
- Scored questions
- 12080 national + 40 state
- Time
- 4 hr150 + 90 min
- To pass
- 75%correct, on every portion
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (National) | 80 | 5-10 | 150 min | 75% correct |
| State | 40 | 5-10 | 90 min | 75% correct |
- Percent of scored questions answered correctly.
- How you pass
- Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
- If you fail
- Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
Show the handbook text behind every number7 quotes
- Exam structure
“Salesperson Combination 240 minutes / General (National) Portion 80 5-10 150 minutes / State Portion 90 minutes”
092900.pdf PDF p.16 Examination Time Allotted table (pdftotext -raw); salesperson state question count cell is blank in the table - Each section · unscored pretest items
“* These questions are not scored but are included in the time allotted.”
092900.pdf PDF p.16 - General (National) · scored questions
“The national/general portion of the real estate exam is made up of eighty (80) scored items”
092900.pdf PDF p.22 - General (National) · unscored pretest items
“The national/general examination also contains five (5) pretest items that are not counted toward the score.”
092900.pdf PDF p.22 - State · scored questions
“The state-specific examination is made up of forty (40) scored items for salesperson candidates and fifty (50) scored items for broker candidates. The salesperson and broker examinations also contain five to ten (5-10) pretest items.”
092900.pdf PDF p.41; same text 092901.pdf PDF p.21 (Effective: January 15, 2025) - Passing score
“The examination score is reported as a percent score on a scale of 0%-100%. It is the percentage of questions answered correctly on the examination. You need to answer 75% of questions correctly in order to pass the examination.”
092900.pdf PDF p.17 - Pass rule / retake rule
“The salesperson and broker examination is divided into two parts: general (national) and state. Those who pass one part of the examination and fail the other, need to retake only the failed part within twelve (12) months.”
092900.pdf PDF p.17
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Broker
The license that can run a brokerage and supervise others.
- Scored questions
- 13080 national + 50 state
- Time
- 4 hr150 + 90 min
- To pass
- 75%correct, on every portion
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (National) | 80 | 5-10 | 150 min | 75% correct |
| State | 50 | 5-10 | 90 min | 75% correct |
- Percent of scored questions answered correctly.
- How you pass
- Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
- If you fail
- Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
Show the handbook text behind every number5 quotes
- Exam structure
“Broker Combination 130 5-10 240 minutes / General (National) Portion 80 5-10 150 minutes / State Portion 50 5-10 90 minutes”
092900.pdf PDF p.16 - General (National) · scored questions
“The national/general portion of the real estate exam is made up of eighty (80) scored items”
092900.pdf PDF p.26 (broker outline) - State · scored questions
“fifty (50) scored items for broker candidates”
092900.pdf PDF p.41 - Passing score
“You need to answer 75% of questions correctly in order to pass the examination.”
092900.pdf PDF p.17 - Pass rule / retake rule
“Those who pass one part of the examination and fail the other, need to retake only the failed part within twelve (12) months. Candidates who after twelve (12) months have not passed both parts must retake the entire examination.”
092900.pdf PDF p.17
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Where the handbook contradicts itself
We list these instead of quietly picking one. If a number above is affected, confirm with the exam vendor before test day.
- SalespersonNational pretest: time-allotted table says 5-10 (p.16); national content outline says five (5) (p.22).
- BrokerNational pretest: table 5-10 vs outline 5.
FAQ
How many questions are on the Nevada Salesperson exam?
120 scored questions (80 national + 40 state). Each portion also has unscored pretest items (national: 5-10, state: 5-10) that don’t count toward your score.
What is the passing score for the Nevada Salesperson exam?
General (National): 75% correct; State: 75% correct. Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
How long is the Nevada Salesperson exam?
4 hours (240 min) in total.
What happens if I fail part of the Nevada Salesperson exam?
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
How many questions are on the Nevada Broker exam?
130 scored questions (80 national + 50 state). Each portion also has unscored pretest items (national: 5-10, state: 5-10) that don’t count toward your score.
What is the passing score for the Nevada Broker exam?
General (National): 75% correct; State: 75% correct. Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
How long is the Nevada Broker exam?
4 hours (240 min) in total.
What happens if I fail part of the Nevada Broker exam?
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).