Wisconsin 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:
- pearsonvue.com/content/dam/VUE/vue/en/documents/publications/095000.pdf · June 2026 #095000; outlines #095006 06/2026
Salesperson
The entry license. Holders must work under a licensed broker.Wisconsin-specific exam only; no separate national portion in the content outline.
- Scored questions
- 140One exam
- Time
- 4 hr240 min
- To pass
- 75scaled score
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Salesperson (single exam) | 140 | 5-10 | 240 min | 75 scaled score |
- A scaled score runs 0–100 but is not the percentage you got right; the vendor converts raw scores so different exam forms are comparable.
- How you pass
- One exam, one score.
- If you fail
- Retake the entire exam.
Show the handbook text behind every number4 quotes
- Wisconsin Salesperson (single exam) · scored questions / unscored pretest items
“The state portion of the salesperson examination consists of 140 scored items, and 5-10 pretest items.”
wi-095006.pdf p2 (Salesperson Content Outline, Effective: July 1, 2016); same text wi-095000.pdf p23; topic items 14+5+20+32+13+22+14+6+2+12=140 - Wisconsin Salesperson (single exam) · time
“Exam Time Limits Exam Type Time Allotted Broker 3.25 hours Salesperson 4 hours”
wi-095000.pdf p15 (printed p12) - Wisconsin Salesperson (single exam) · passing score
“With equating, scores are reported on a scale common to all forms of the examination (scaled score). On this converted scale of 0-100, a passing score of 75 was set by the DSPS (in conjunction with Pearson).”
wi-095000.pdf p20 (printed p17) - Retake rule
“If you fail your exam, you may retake it ... You must wait 24 hours before making a reservation to retake an exam”
wi-095000.pdf p20Our reading, not the handbook’s words: Single exam, so a retake is the whole exam
Realty Prep doesn’t cover this exam yet.
Broker
The license that can run a brokerage and supervise others.
- Scored questions
- 100One exam
- Time
- 3 hr 15 min195 min
- To pass
- 75scaled score
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Broker (single exam) | 100 | 5-10 | 195 min | 75 scaled score |
- A scaled score runs 0–100 but is not the percentage you got right; the vendor converts raw scores so different exam forms are comparable.
- How you pass
- One exam, one score.
- If you fail
- Retake the entire exam.
Show the handbook text behind every number4 quotes
- Wisconsin Broker (single exam) · scored questions / unscored pretest items
“The state portion of the broker examination consists of 100 scored items and 5-10 pretest items.”
wi-095006.pdf p4; wi-095000.pdf p25; topic items 19+22+12+6+37+4=100 - Wisconsin Broker (single exam) · time
“Broker 3.25 hours”
wi-095000.pdf p15 Exam Time Limits - Wisconsin Broker (single exam) · passing score
“On this converted scale of 0-100, a passing score of 75 was set by the DSPS”
wi-095000.pdf p20 - Retake rule
“If you fail your exam, you may retake it”
wi-095000.pdf p20Our reading, not the handbook’s words: Single exam
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.
- SalespersonHandbook boilerplate mentions a 'national portion' (practice tests p6; 'Questions on the national portion are also reviewed' p16), but the content outlines define only a state exam of 140 (sales) / 100 (broker) items and the time table lists one time per exam. Treated as single state-only exam.
FAQ
How many questions are on the Wisconsin Salesperson exam?
140 scored questions. Each portion also has unscored pretest items (Wisconsin Salesperson (single exam): 5-10) that don’t count toward your score.
What is the passing score for the Wisconsin Salesperson exam?
75 scaled score. One exam, one score.
How long is the Wisconsin Salesperson exam?
4 hours (240 min) in total.
What happens if I fail part of the Wisconsin Salesperson exam?
Retake the entire exam.
How many questions are on the Wisconsin Broker exam?
100 scored questions. Each portion also has unscored pretest items (Wisconsin Broker (single exam): 5-10) that don’t count toward your score.
What is the passing score for the Wisconsin Broker exam?
75 scaled score. One exam, one score.
How long is the Wisconsin Broker exam?
195 minutes in total.
What happens if I fail part of the Wisconsin Broker exam?
Retake the entire exam.