Pass Your New Jersey Real Estate Exam the First Time
New Jersey requires 75 hours of pre-licensing education. The exam heavily tests NJ's Consumer Fraud Act and disclosure requirements. Fun fact: NJ attorneys typically handle closings, not title companies - understand this for your exam!
Questions
110
80 NAT / 30 STATE
To Pass
70%
77 / 110 TO PASS
Time Limit
4 Hrs
240 TOTAL MINUTES
Provider
PSI
REC
Pass your New Jersey Salesperson, Broker or Referral Agent License
New Jersey gives both buyer and seller a 3 business day attorney review period after contract execution, and a signed contract is not binding until that window closes.
Candidates from non attorney review states arrive assuming a signed contract is immediately enforceable. New Jersey’s exam tests that assumption directly, and every candidate who prepared with a national platform and never learned the attorney review rule fails that section. AI question banks built on national content generate questions that reflect the majority rule. New Jersey follows a different rule.
The License Professor is written by licensed New Jersey professionals who know the PSI state portion’s content. Every question on attorney review procedures, New Jersey protected classes, and disclosure requirements is drawn from New Jersey law.
New Jersey Sample Exams
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Salesperson
Individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property
Broker
Experienced professionals who want to operate independently or run their own brokerage
Referral Agent
Individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property
Three Topics that Trip Up New Jersey Students Most
3-Day Attorney Review
Both buyer and seller get a 3-business-day attorney review period after a fully executed contract is delivered, during which either attorney can disapprove for virtually any reason — students from states without attorney review cannot grasp that a signed contract is not binding until this window closes.
NJ Fair Housing Act
New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination adds protected classes beyond federal law including sexual orientation, gender identity, marital/domestic partnership status, and source of lawful income — the exam specifically tests these state-level additions.
Sales Full Disclosure Act
The Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act requires developers to register an offering plan with DCA before selling a single unit — students confuse this with standard seller disclosures.
The New Jersey Real Estate License Professor includes specialized deep dives for each of these.
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New Jersey Real Estate Exam FAQ
New Jersey Real Estate Practice Questions
Sample questions from the New Jersey real estate exam — with answers and explanations.
1. What are the three types of real estate agency recognized by the state of New Jersey?
- A.Seller's, Buyer's, Full Fiduciary.
- B.Seller's, Buyer's, Disclosed Dual.
- C.Seller's, Subagency, Disclosed Dual.
- D.Seller's, Buyer's Undisclosed Dual.
2. A buyer and seller execute a residential purchase contract in New Jersey on Monday at 2:00 PM. The buyer's attorney sends a disapproval letter Thursday morning. What is the legal status?
- A.The contract is binding; attorney review is advisory only.
- B.The contract is properly voided during the 3-business-day attorney review period.
- C.The contract is void because the attorney review period expired before disapproval.
- D.Disapproval is valid only if the attorney provides a legally sufficient reason.
3. Which of the following statements about real estate financing in New Jersey is incorrect?
- A.A promissory note is security for a mortgage.
- B.The owner of a property who borrows money and signs a mortgage is called a mortgagor.
- C.Although a mortgage does not transfer legal title to the property, it is still considered a lien.
- D.Discounting a note indicates that it is being sold at less than the face value, or amount still owing on the principal.
More on the New Jersey Real Estate Exam
Deeper reading on the topics that matter most for New Jersey candidates.
New Jersey Real Estate License Reciprocity
New Jersey does not offer reciprocity with any other state. To obtain a New Jersey real estate license, you must complete the full pre-licensing education and pass the New Jersey exam regardless of any licenses you hold elsewhere.
However, these states recognize a New Jersey real estate license:
Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Virginia
Reciprocity rules change. Verify current requirements with each state's real estate commission before applying.
Your Path to New Jersey Real Estate
Follow the progression from entry-level to advanced licensure.
Salesperson License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property To obtain a Salesperson license, you must be sponsored by a licensed broker or brokerage firm.
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 77 out of 110 questions correct to pass.
Direct upgrade available
Referral Agent License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property To obtain a Referral Agent license, you must be sponsored by a licensed broker or brokerage firm.
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 77 out of 110 questions correct to pass.
To upgrade: 2 years experience, no sponsorship needed
Broker License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for experienced professionals who want to operate independently or run their own brokerage
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 84 out of 120 questions correct to pass.