Pass Your Rhode Island Real Estate Exam the First Time
Rhode Island requires 45 hours of pre-licensing education - one of the lowest! The exam tests RI's seller disclosure requirements. Fun fact: Rhode Island uses attorneys for closings, not title companies - understand this unique practice for your exam.
Questions
130
80 NAT / 50 STATE
To Pass
70%
91 / 130 TO PASS
Time Limit
4 Hrs
240 TOTAL MINUTES
Provider
Pearson VUE
DBR
Pass your Rhode Island Salesperson or Broker License
Rhode Island’s Cesspool Act is the only law of its kind in the country, and the DBR tests the mandatory inspection period directly.
No other state has a cesspool phase out regime, which means no national prep course was built to cover it. Generic platforms treat Rhode Island as a standard New England state and miss the regulatory requirements that are unique to this jurisdiction. Language models cannot generate correct questions for a legal structure that does not exist in their AI training data.
The License Professor is written by licensed Rhode Island professionals who know what Pearson VUE tests in the state portion. Every question on the Cesspool Act requirements, Rhode Island lead paint obligations, and disclosure form rules is drawn from Rhode Island law.
Rhode Island Sample Exams
Experience the real study interface — no account required.
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
Three Topics that Trip Up Rhode Island Students Most
Mandatory Disclosure Forms
Rhode Island requires the Real Estate Sales Disclosure Form covering everything from structural defects to environmental hazards — students fail by confusing Rhode Island’s detailed form with the less specific federal requirements.
Cesspool Act of 2007
Rhode Island law gives buyers a 10-day inspection period to determine if a cesspool exists and whether it’s subject to mandatory phase-out — a state-specific topic that exists in no other state.
Lead Paint Mitigation
Rhode Island’s lead laws go beyond federal 1978 disclosure — even out-of-state licensees must complete a mandatory 3-hour lead poisoning and mitigation course, and the exam tests Rhode Island’s stricter standards.
The Rhode Island Real Estate License Professor includes specialized deep dives for each of these.
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Rhode Island Real Estate Exam FAQ
Rhode Island Real Estate Practice Questions
Sample questions from the Rhode Island real estate exam — with answers and explanations.
1. A listing agent receives an offer from an unrepresented buyer. Under the NAR settlement rules, the listing agent should:
- A.Refuse to present the offer
- B.Present the offer to the seller and disclose that the buyer is unrepresented
- C.Automatically become the buyer's agent
- D.Require the buyer to hire an agent before proceeding
2. In Rhode Island, a contract for the sale of community real property signed by one spouse only is:
- A.Void.
- B.Valid.
- C.Illegal.
- D.Voidable.
3. In Rhode Island, real estate investments are usually funded by a combination of:
- A.Debt and equity funds.
- B.Liquid and non-liquid assets.
- C.The supply and demand of investment capital.
- D.Guaranteed returns and speculative projections.
More on the Rhode Island Real Estate Exam
Deeper reading on the topics that matter most for Rhode Island candidates.
Rhode Island Real Estate License Reciprocity
Rhode Island has partial reciprocity agreements with select states. Agents licensed in a recognized state may qualify to skip some pre-licensing education, but must still pass the Rhode Island-specific state exam.
States accepted by Rhode Island (2 states)
States that recognize a Rhode Island license
Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Virginia
Reciprocity rules change. Verify current requirements with each state's real estate commission before applying.
Your Path to Rhode Island 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 91 out of 130 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 98 out of 140 questions correct to pass.