Maryland 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:
- test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/528 · Maryland Real Estate Commission Candidate Information Bulletin, 'PSI Services LLC © 2024 Updated 8/15/2024' (528 and 529 identical)
- test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/529 · Updated 8/15/2024
Salesperson
The entry license. Holders must work under a licensed broker.
- Scored questions
- 11080 national + 30 state
- Time
- 2 hr90 + 30 min
- To pass
- 56/80 · 21/30correct answers, on every portion
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National (Real Estate Principles and Practices) | 80 | 1-10 | 90 min | 56 of 80 correct |
| State (Maryland Real Estate Commission Laws, Rules, and Regulations) | 30 | 1-10 | 30 min | 21 of 30 correct |
- Number 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
“EXAMINATION SUMMARY TABLE ... Salesperson National 80 (80 points) 90 Minutes / State 30 (30 points) 30 Minutes / Both 110 (110 points) 120 Minutes”
psi-528.pdf PDF p3 - Each section · passing score
“In order to pass the examination, you must achieve the minimum score shown on each part of the examination. Salesperson Passing Score Real Estate Principles and Practices (National Portion) .... 56 Maryland Real Estate Commission Laws, Rules, and Regulations (State Portion) .... 21”
psi-528.pdf PDF p10 The Passing Score - Retake rule
“If you do not pass, you must retake and pass the portion(s) which you failed before you can be licensed.”
psi-528.pdf PDF p10 - Each section · unscored pretest items
“In addition to the number of questions per examination, a small number of one to ten experimental items, generally, approximately 10% of the number of questions, may be administered to candidates during the examination. These questions will not be scored. However, these questions will count against examination time.”
psi-528.pdf PDF p3Our reading, not the handbook’s words: Stated per examination, not per portion - Each section · time
“Real Estate Salesperson - State 30; Real Estate Salesperson - National 90”
PSI API mdre test KGNRTNUT (testId 528)
Realty Prep doesn’t cover this exam yet.
Broker
The license that can run a brokerage and supervise others.Same broker exam is used for Broker and Associate Broker licenses.
- Scored questions
- 11575 national + 40 state
- Time
- 2 hr90 + 30 min
- To pass
- 56/75 · 28/40correct answers, on every portion
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National (Real Estate Principles and Practices) | 7580 pts | 1-10 | 90 min | 56 of 75 correct |
| State (Maryland Real Estate Commission Laws, Rules, and Regulations) | 40 | 1-10 | 30 min | 28 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
- 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* National 75 (80 points) 90 Minutes / State 40 (40 points) 30 Minutes / Both 115 (120 points) 120 Minutes / *Note: National broker exams include questions that are scored up to two points.”
psi-528.pdf PDF p3 - Each section · passing score
“Broker Real Estate Principles and Practices (National Portion) .... 56 Maryland Real Estate Commission Laws, Rules, and Regulations (State Portion) .... 28”
psi-528.pdf PDF p10 - Retake rule
“you must retake and pass the portion(s) which you failed”
psi-528.pdf PDF p10 - License note
“Broker applicants must satisfy applicable experience requirement for the Broker or Associate Broker license.”
psi-528.pdf PDF p2 - Each section · time
“Real Estate Broker - State 30; Real Estate Broker - National 90”
PSI API mdre test M8ABXARQ (testId 529)
Realty Prep doesn’t cover this exam yet.
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.
- BrokerBroker national passing score 56 is out of 80 points (75 questions, some worth 2 points); bulletin does not say whether 56 is points or items — read as points.
FAQ
How many questions are on the Maryland Salesperson exam?
110 scored questions (80 national + 30 state). Each portion also has unscored pretest items (national: 1-10, state: 1-10) that don’t count toward your score.
What is the passing score for the Maryland Salesperson exam?
National (Real Estate Principles and Practices): 56 of 80 correct; State (Maryland Real Estate Commission Laws, Rules, and Regulations): 21 of 30 correct. Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
How long is the Maryland Salesperson exam?
2 hours (120 min) in total.
What happens if I fail part of the Maryland Salesperson exam?
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
How many questions are on the Maryland Broker exam?
115 scored questions (75 national + 40 state). Each portion also has unscored pretest items (national: 1-10, state: 1-10) that don’t count toward your score.
What is the passing score for the Maryland Broker exam?
National (Real Estate Principles and Practices): 56 of 75 correct; State (Maryland Real Estate Commission Laws, Rules, and Regulations): 28 of 40 correct. Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
How long is the Maryland Broker exam?
2 hours (120 min) in total.
What happens if I fail part of the Maryland Broker exam?
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).