Real Estate
National RE PortionReal Estate License — National Portion
The National Portion of the real estate exam is the federal/general real estate content shared across most state exams (administered by ASI, AMP, PSI, or Pearson VUE depending on the state).
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the National RE Portion exam.
- Passing score
- 70–75% depending on state
- Format & length
- 80–100 questions · 150–180 minutes typically
- Voucher cost
- Bundled with state portion in most states
- Prerequisites
- Pre-license education (varies by state, 60–180 hours)
- Validity
- License renewal varies by state (typically 2-4 years with 12-45 hours of continuing education per cycle)
What’s tested
Key topics on the National RE Portion exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official National RE Portion exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Property Ownership
- Land Use Controls & Regulations
- Valuation & Market Analysis
- Financing
- Laws of Agency
- Property Disclosures
- Contracts
- Leasing & Property Management
- Transfer of Title
- Real Estate Calculations
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Pre-license students who want to drill the national portion separately before adding their state-specific content.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
The national portion is the federal/general-real-estate content shared across most state license exams — meaning practice here pays off for every US state pre-license candidate, not just one. For candidates relocating mid-career or planning to license in multiple states (common in border markets like NY/NJ/CT or AZ/NV), drilling the national portion separately from state-specific law is the efficient prep path. The license itself unlocks commission-based earnings averaging $50k-$100k+ depending on state and brokerage.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
500 questions covering every objective on the official National RE Portion exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking National RE Portion unlocks every other Real Estate exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
National RE Portion articles & study guides
Real Estate License Exam Study Guide — How to Pass on the First Try (TX, CA, FL, NY)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about National RE Portion
How many questions does the National RE Portion bank have?
500 questions, organized into 6 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Real Estate exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the National RE Portion content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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