Free Idaho Real Estate Practice Exam 2026
Ten questions at a time, drawn from 2,101 Idaho salesperson questions — the ID state portion and the national portion, the same mix the real exam uses. Every answer comes with an explanation.
Questions
120
Time limit
240 min
To pass
70%
Source: IREC candidate handbook. Salesperson licence.
What the Idaho state portion tests
These are the ID-specific subjects in our bank, with the number of questions behind each one. They are what separates the Idaho exam from every other state's.
General Principles of Agency
226 questions- Without prior permission, Quinn Brooks signs a small repair authorization on behalf of the owner. The owner later approv…
- A buyer under a buyer-representation agreement receives an earnest money refund after a failed deal. The agent deposits …
- A buyer representation agreement should specify:
- Jamie Cruz signs a listing agreement with Skyler Simmons. In the resulting sale, whose interests does the listing broker…
Property Disclosures
151 questions- A 1978 ranch home is on the market. During inspection, the buyer's environmental specialist samples the wall insulation …
- Which of the following is NOT a hidden condition?
- A Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) must be provided by:
- The purpose of the Closing Disclosure under TILA-RESPA is to:
Valuation Market Analysis
149 questions- In October 2026, appraiser Caleb Moore is reviewing an income statement for Oak Place. The property's NOI is $67,500, th…
- Under USPAP, what is the purpose of the Competency Rule?
- An example of functional obsolescence is:
- In August 2026, appraiser Omar Lewis is valuing a small retail strip. Potential gross income is $96,000, vacancy and col…
Land Use Controls Regulations
128 questions- A homebuyer purchases a lot in a planned community. The deed references a recorded declaration of covenants, conditions,…
- A board of adjustment is reviewing an owner's request for relief from a zoning ordinance. All of the following are commo…
- A homeowner in an HOA community wants to install solar panels on her roof. The CC&Rs do not address solar panels. The HO…
- Seeking an exemption from zoning requirements requires a:
Transfer of Property
114 questions- Under TRID rules, the lender must deliver the Closing Disclosure to the borrower at least how many business days before …
- A deed is properly recorded in the county records before a later purchaser checks title. Even if the later purchaser nev…
- At closing, the seller's existing mortgage balance of $185,000 must be paid off from the sale proceeds. On the seller's …
- An attorney examining the abstract of title discovers a gap in the chain where a deed from 1952 does not match the grant…
Agency
44 questions- Under Idaho law, which term describes the agency relationship in which a single brokerage firm represents both the buyer…
- How is implied agency most commonly created?
- Under Idaho law, what is required before a licensee may act as a dual agent?
- Which of the following is NOT a fiduciary duty owed by a licensee to their client?
Mandated Disclosures
17 questions- Under the Idaho Property Condition Disclosure Act, the Property Condition Disclosure Form requires sellers to disclose i…
- Which of the following transactions is typically exempt from Idaho's seller property condition disclosure requirements u…
- Idaho flood zone:
- Margaret inherited a single-family home in Boise from her late father and has listed it for sale. The property is being …
Valuation
14 questions- A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is best described as:
- The income approach to appraisal is most appropriate for which type of property?
- A property owner in Ada County, Idaho believes the county assessor has overvalued her property and wishes to formally ch…
- The principle of substitution in real estate appraisal states that:
Land Use Controls & Regulations
6 questions- Building codes are primarily designed to establish:
- In Idaho, zoning regulations are primarily established and enforced by:
- In Idaho, who is primarily responsible for reviewing subdivisions for compliance with local ordinances?
- A conditional use permit (CUP) allows a property to be used in a way that is:
Counts are live from the Idaho question bank, which mixes the national portion with Idaho-specific law.
What the national portion tests
Every state exam shares this half. The questions below are the same ones a candidate in any state would see.
Financing
248 questions- A buyer wants to purchase a home but cannot qualify for a conventional loan. The seller agrees to carry the entire purch…
- During the annual escrow analysis on Priya's loan, the servicer wants to maintain an escrow cushion equal to three month…
- Before the scheduled foreclosure sale, Lena Howard pays the past-due installments, late fees, and allowed expenses so th…
- Lena Chen is buying a home for $350,000 and is making a 20% down payment. Her lender will charge 2 discount points on th…
Property Ownership
247 questions- A roofing contractor replaced shingles on a home for $18,400, but the owner refused to pay. After following the required…
- An easement by necessity is typically created when a property is in which situation?
- Idaho water rights:
- Emma owns only a life estate in a rural tract, with title to pass to her nephew at Emma's death. Without the nephew's co…
Contracts
240 questions- After a property inspection reveals minor cosmetic issues, the buyer demands $20,000 in credits. The seller refuses, and…
- A contract formed for an illegal purpose is considered:
- A buyer wants to demonstrate serious intent when submitting an offer. What financial deposit typically accompanies the o…
- Under a traditional contract for deed, what risk does the buyer face if the seller has an existing mortgage on the prope…
Real Estate Math
211 questions- A county charges $40 to record the first page of a deed and $7 for each additional page. If a deed is 3 pages long, what…
- A property sells for $300,000 with a 6% commission split equally between the listing broker and the selling broker. The …
- A buyer is purchasing a property for $450,000 with an 80% LTV loan. Buyer closing costs are $9,500, the earnest money de…
- A transfer tax is charged at $1.00 per $500 of sale price (rounded up to the nearest $500). If the property sells for $3…
Practice of Real Estate
211 questions- Under the Idaho Fair Housing Act (Idaho Code § 67-5909 et seq.), which of the following is a protected class recognized …
- A broker uses cloud-based transaction management software to store all transaction files, including contracts, disclosur…
- Two competing brokerages agree that each will refer commercial clients to the other and neither will compete for the oth…
- A landlord refuses to rent to a family with children, claiming the property is 'adults only.' This is legal ONLY if:
Leasing & Property Management
80 questions- A written apartment lease begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 of the following year with no need for notice to terminat…
- A property management agreement authorizes the manager to spend up to $500 on emergency repairs without prior owner appr…
- A property manager deposits tenant security deposits into the manager's personal checking account and uses the funds to …
- All of the following are landlord-tenant law concepts EXCEPT
Counts are live from the Idaho question bank, which mixes the national portion with Idaho-specific law.
About 58% pass the Idaho exam first time
Which means roughly 42 in 100 do not, and pay to sit it again. The gap is rarely knowledge — it is untimed studying meeting a timed exam. See how every state compares.
Idaho practice exam questions
Is this Idaho real estate practice exam free?
Yes. The practice exam on this page is free and needs no account. Each question shows the correct answer and an explanation as soon as you answer it. A free account lifts the daily limit and keeps your history.
How many questions are on the real Idaho exam?
120 scored questions, with 240 minutes to answer them and 70% needed to pass. IREC publishes the current figures in its candidate handbook.
Does the practice exam cover Idaho state law?
Yes. Our Idaho bank holds 300 state-portion questions alongside 1,801 national ones, and the practice exam draws from both — the same mix the real exam uses.
What score should I get before booking the Idaho exam?
Aim to sit comfortably above 70% on full-length practice, not just at it. Exam-day nerves and unfamiliar wording cost most candidates a few points, so a practice average that only just clears the line usually is not enough.
Idaho exam prep
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Idaho licence guide
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