110 questions · 4 hours · 77 of 110 correct · $38 exam fee · NJREC
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New Jersey requires pre-license education and a state exam administered through the Real Estate Commission. The state's proximity to New York City and Philadelphia creates strong demand, with average agent salaries among the highest in the country.
| Salesperson Exam | Exam Fee | Licensing Authority | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Q / 240 min / 70% pass | $38 | NJREC | Per NJREC |
Source: New Jersey Real Estate Commission · Salary data: BLS OEWS · Our methodology
From the PSI content outline · candidate handbook · verified 2026-09-18
| Area | Weight |
|---|---|
| Contracts | 19% |
| Agency | 13% |
| Practice of real estate | 12% |
| Property ownership | 10% |
| Financing | 10% |
| Valuation | 8% |
| Property disclosures | 7% |
| Real estate calculations | 7% |
| Transfer of title | 6% |
| Land use controls | 5% |
| Property management | 3% |
70% of 110 questions — 77 correct. New Jersey gives one combined exam: there is no separate national and state portion, so there is nothing to pass or fail piecemeal. Miss 34 and you retake the whole thing.
4 hours for all 110 questions in one sitting
Call PSI the day after your attempt — not the same day — and you can often retest within two or three days. The full 110-question exam is repeated each time, with the $38 fee due again. Your 75 hours of prelicensure education do not need to be repeated.
Pre-license education: 75 hours. The license application and the passing score report must be submitted simultaneously, within one year of the eligibility expiration date on the score report.
The state-specific points that show up as questions. Each cites where it comes from.
One exam, one score, all or nothing
New Jersey does not split the exam into national and state portions the way Pennsylvania and New York do. All 110 questions are scored together and you need 77 correct. There is no partial credit to carry forward — fail and you sit all 110 again.
Source: PSI bulletin, Examination Summary Table
You cannot rebook the same day you fail
PSI needs time to process and report results. The bulletin gives the actual timeline: fail on a Wednesday, call Thursday, and you can test as early as Friday if there is a seat.
Source: PSI bulletin, Retaking a Failed Examination
Your score appears on screen immediately
The score shows at the end of the exam and a report is emailed. The diagnostic breakdown of strengths and weaknesses is only included if you fail — so if you are retaking, that failing report is your study plan.
Source: PSI bulletin, Score Reporting
Contracts and agency are a third of the exam
Contracts at 19% and agency at 13% together make up 32% of the questions — roughly 35 of 110. Property management is 3%, about three questions. Weight your studying accordingly.
Source: PSI bulletin, Content Outlines
Application and score report go in together, within a year
The license application and the completed, signed and dated PSI passing score report must be submitted simultaneously, within one year of the eligibility expiration date printed on that report.
Source: PSI bulletin, Salesperson Candidates
Cancel at least two days ahead or lose the fee
PSI must receive a cancellation at least 2 days before the exam date. For a Monday appointment, that means cancelling by the previous Saturday. Registration fees are otherwise not refundable or transferable.
Source: PSI bulletin, Canceling an Examination Appointment
No scratch paper on remote proctored exams
If you test remotely, you may not have scratch paper — which matters because real estate calculations are 7% of the exam. You also may not move out of the camera’s line of sight. Test in person if you work problems on paper.
Source: PSI bulletin, Examination Protocol
No one waits for you at the test center
Guests of any kind — drivers, children, family, friends, colleagues, instructors — may not wait in the examination center, inside the building, or on the building’s property. Arrange the ride before you go.
Source: PSI bulletin, Examination Protocol
Practice the New Jersey portion
State-specific questions with the rule behind each answer.
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Exam facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-09-18. Exam fees and formats change; the candidate handbook is authoritative.
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The New Jersey real estate exam has a first-time pass rate of approximately 48%. The salesperson exam consists of 110 scored questions with a pass point of 70. With EstatePass practice tests, our students achieve a 94% pass rate.
The New Jersey salesperson exam has 110 scored questions with 240 minutes to complete (about 2.2 minutes per question). The broker exam has 115 questions with 240 minutes. The pass point is 70.
New Jersey real estate license costs include: exam fee ($38), pre-license courses ($200-$500), license application fee ($100-$300), and background check ($50-$100). Total budget: approximately $400-$1,000.
New Jersey licenses renew on a fixed cycle with a continuing-education requirement, both set by New Jersey Real Estate Commission. Check NJREC for the current renewal period and CE hours.
The New Jersey salesperson exam is 240 minutes (4 hours) for 110 questions. The broker exam allows 240 minutes for 115 questions. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for check-in.
Most New Jersey candidates complete the licensing process in 2-4 months. This includes completing required pre-license education, passing the state exam administered under NJREC, and submitting your license application.
New Jersey real estate exams are typically administered at approved testing centers by PSI or Pearson VUE. Some states allow remote proctored exams. Check with NJREC for current online testing options and requirements.
The New Jersey real estate exam covers both national and state-specific topics. National topics include property ownership, contracts, financing, agency law, valuation, transfer of title, and real estate math. The NJ-specific section covers New Jersey license law, regulations from NJREC, and state-specific disclosure requirements.
The most effective study strategy for the New Jersey exam includes: (1) completing your pre-license education with active note-taking, (2) practicing with New Jersey-specific practice exams, (3) focusing on your weak topics identified through practice tests, (4) taking timed mock exams to build test stamina, and (5) reviewing NJ-specific laws and regulations from NJREC.
You must pay the $38 exam fee for each attempt and typically wait at least 24-48 hours before rescheduling. Attempt limits and whether a failed portion can be retaken on its own are set by NJREC. Your pre-license education completion is usually valid for 1-2 years, so you should pass within that window.
The pass point for the New Jersey salesperson exam is 70. Where the exam has separate national and state portions, each portion is passed on its own; where the state reports a scaled score, 70 is the scaled pass point rather than a percentage of questions. The state average first-time pass rate is 48%, so thorough preparation is essential.
Yes, the New Jersey real estate exam is entirely multiple choice with four answer options per question. The salesperson exam has 110 questions and the broker exam has 115 questions. There are no essay, fill-in-the-blank, or practical components.
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