Iowa real estate exam
Questions, time and passing score for both license levels, quoted from the official handbook.
Last verified
2026-10-16
Read twice, independently, against the handbook text. Source:
- test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/608 · PSI Iowa Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin, 'Copyright (c) 2025 by PSI Services LLC' (PDF ModDate 2025-12-08; broker bulletin 607 returns the identical file). Supersedes the 2024 DIAL-hosted copy (dial.iowa.gov/media/4323/download).
- test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/607 · identical to 608 (2025)
Salesperson level
Salesperson
The entry license. Holders must work under a licensed broker.
- Scored questions
- 12080 national + 40 state
- Time
- 3 hr120 + 60 min
- To pass
- 84/120correct overall, plus a minimum on each portion
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | — | 120 min | 56 of 80 correct |
| State | 40 | — | 60 min | 28 of 40 correct |
- Number of scored questions answered correctly.
- How you pass
- One overall score (84 of 120 correct), and each portion also has the minimum shown in the table.
- If you fail
- Not published in the current handbook. We have not verified this yet.
Show the handbook text behind every number8 quotes
- National
“Salesperson National 80 (80 points) 56 120 minutes”
ia-608.pdf p6 EXAMINATION SUMMARY TABLE (columns: # of Questions (Points) / Passing Score / Time Allowed) - State
“State 40 (40 points) 28 60 minutes”
ia-608.pdf p6 - Total time
“Both 120 (120 points) 84 180 minutes”
ia-608.pdf p6 - Each section · time
“IA Salesperson - State 60; IA Salesperson - National 120 (durationInMinutes)”
PSI API https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/account/iare/test/SBFGKFU4 (fetched 2026-10-16) - Pass rule
“In order to pass the examinations, you must achieve the minimum score on each part of the examination. Salesperson Passing Score Combined (National and State) ... 84 State Portion ... 28”
ia-608.pdf p17 SCORE REPORTING - Each section · unscored pretest items
“a small number (5 to 10) of "experimental" questions may be administered to candidates during the examinations. These questions will not be scored. However, these questions will count against examination time.”
ia-608.pdf p6Our reading, not the handbook’s words: The handbook does not state this. - Retake rule
“If you do not pass, you must retake the examination before you can be licensed.”
ia-608.pdf p18 (end of SCORE REPORTING section)Our reading, not the handbook’s words: Unknown: does not say whether a passed portion is banked; p3 checklist 'Once you have passed both portions' suggests portions can be passed separately, but not stated - Official license name
“Applicants for the Salesperson Examination must successfully complete the Commission-approved 60-hour pre-license course”
ia-608.pdf p4
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Broker level
Broker
The license that can run a brokerage and supervise others.
- Scored questions
- 11575 national + 40 state
- Time
- 3 hr120 + 60 min
- To pass
- 90/120correct overall, plus a minimum on each portion
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7580 pts | — | 120 min | 60 of 75 correct |
| State | 40 | — | 60 min | 30 of 40 correct |
- Some questions are worth up to 2 points, so points and question count differ.
- Number of scored questions answered correctly.
- How you pass
- One overall score (90 of 120 correct), and each portion also has the minimum shown in the table.
- If you fail
- Not published in the current handbook. We have not verified this yet.
Show the handbook text behind every number7 quotes
- National
“Broker * National 75 (80 points) 60 120 minutes”
ia-608.pdf p6 EXAMINATION SUMMARY TABLE - National · points
“Note: National broker exams include questions that are scored up to two points.”
ia-608.pdf p6 - State
“State 40 (40 points) 30 60 minutes”
ia-608.pdf p6 - Total time
“Both 115 (120 points) 90 180 minutes”
ia-608.pdf p6 - Each section · time
“IA Broker - National 120; IA Broker - State 60”
PSI API .../iare/test/RZH7THN4 - Pass rule
“Broker Combined (National and State) ... 90 State Portion ... 30”
ia-608.pdf p17 SCORE REPORTING - Official license name
“a broker applicant must be a licensed real estate salesperson actively engaged in real estate for a period of at least 24 months preceding the date of application”
ia-608.pdf p4
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What the handbook leaves out
- Passing rule: SCORE REPORTING lists only 'Combined (National and State)' (84 sales / 90 broker) and 'State Portion' (28 / 30) minimums, i.e. “overall score plus portion minimums”. The summary table additionally prints a National passing score (56 sales / 60 broker). If the national minimum is also enforced, the rule is effectively “pass each portion” (56+28=84, 60+30=90 so the combined cutoff would then be redundant). Both readings recorded; pass rule set to “overall score plus portion minimums” per the explicit SCORE REPORTING text.
- Broker row in table is marked 'Broker *' but no matching footnote found in the text extraction.
- Retake rule for a single portion is not stated.
FAQ
How many questions are on the Iowa Salesperson exam?
120 scored questions (80 national + 40 state).
What is the passing score for the Iowa Salesperson exam?
National: 56 of 80 correct; State: 28 of 40 correct. One overall score (84 of 120 correct), and each portion also has the minimum shown in the table.
How long is the Iowa Salesperson exam?
3 hours (180 min) in total.
How many questions are on the Iowa Broker exam?
115 scored questions (75 national + 40 state).
What is the passing score for the Iowa Broker exam?
National: 60 of 75 correct; State: 30 of 40 correct. One overall score (90 of 120 correct), and each portion also has the minimum shown in the table.
How long is the Iowa Broker exam?
3 hours (180 min) in total.