Iowa Real Estate Exam Prep

The Iowa License Professor is Iowa's number one provider of high quality real estate knowledge designed to help YOU pass your Iowa real estate exam the first time. Explanations and feedback given by the Iowa License Professor is provided by real estate license instructors and professional realtors from across Iowa, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport. Thousands of students have already aced their Iowa real estate exam by preparing with the Iowa License Professor.

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Iowa State Licensing

The Iowa Real Estate Commission (aka the Iowa Professional Licensing & Regulation Bureau) registers and regulates real estate salespersons (sales agents) and brokers and has its real estate licensing exam administered by PSI. Our Iowa real estate prep exams cover all of the necessary fundamentals for both the state and national portions of the PSI exam.

What are the Iowa NATIONAL Licensing Exam Topics?

  1. Property Ownership
  2. Land Use Controls and Regulations
  3. Valuation and Market Analysis
  4. Financing
  5. General Principles of Agency
  6. Property Condition and Disclosures
  7. Contracts
  8. Transfer of Title
  9. Practice of Real Estate
  10. Real Estate Calculations

What are the Iowa STATE Licensing Exam Topics?

  1. Licensing Requirements
  2. License Maintenance
  3. Disciplinary Actions: Suspension, Revocation and Voluntary Compliance
  4. Real Estate Education
  5. Trust Accounts
  6. Contracts
  7. Agency
  8. Prop Disclosure Requirements
  9. Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965
  10. Unlicensed Assistants
  11. Broker Responsibilities
  12. Property Management

Iowa License Package Features

1,600 +

Iowa Specific Questions

14

Full Exams

3

Interactive Study Modes

(Learning, Exam, & Flash Card)

Specific Math and Definition Exams

Prepare for Both State and National Exams

Practicing real estate exam questions with the Iowa License Professor will:
  • Increase your understanding of course material
  • Improve your exam comfort, familiarity, and completion speed
  • Start preparing immediately as there is no software to be delivered
  • Work from home comfortably (slippers allowed): Study wherever and whenever you desire
  • Have no need to attend expensive exam prep classes or real estate license school

The content for each Iowa real estate exam has been extensively planned out by the Iowa License Professors editorial staff; professionals who teach real estate license courses all over Iowa. Through their valuable years of instructional experience they have created a series of practice tests that help future realtors prepare for their real estate exam. Don't set up to fail. Pass the Iowa real estate exam using the excellent practice exams and informative feedback that the Iowa License Professor's system provides. And don't forget - we have a 100% money back guarantee!

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Topics Covered in our Package

Iowa exam questions and our comprehensive glossary cover all real estate topics, including:

  1. Introduction to the Real Estate Business
  2. Real Property and the Law
  3. Concepts of Home Ownership
  4. Agency
  5. Real Estate Brokerage
  6. Listing Agreements and Buyer Representation
  7. Interests in Real Estate
  8. Forms of Real Estate Ownership
  9. Legal Descriptions
  10. Real Estate Taxes and Other Liens
  11. Real Estate Contracts
  12. Transfer of Title
  13. Title Records
  14. Real Estate Financing: Principles
  15. Real Estate Financing: Practice
  16. Leases
  17. Property Management
  18. Real Estate Appraisal
  19. Land-Use Controls and Property Development
  20. Fair Housing and Ethical Practices
  21. Environmental Issues and Real Estate Transactions
  22. Closing the Real Estate Transaction
  23. Real Estate Math
  24. Iowa Law and Practice

Salesperson License Requirements

Individuals who perform acts of real estate services in Iowa must be licensed by the Real Estate Commission. A salesperson license gives you the ability to work in the office of a real estate broker as an employee or independent contractor. For the purposes of the License Professor, a salesperson is similar to sales agents in other states. Purchasing the sales agent package and selecting Iowa will provide you with national questions as well as Iowa-specific salesperson questions.

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Minimum Requirements to Apply for the Salesperson License

  • Must be 18 years of age - no residency or citizenship requirement.
  • Must be sponsored by broker after they pass the exam; cannot apply for an inactive license.
  • Complete the 60-hour pre-license course from an approved provider.
  • Successfully pass the state and national portions of the examination.
  • Undergo a criminal history and background investigation.
  • Obtain errors and omissions insurance.

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Broker License Requirements

An Iowa Real Estate Broker License is required of individuals who want to who perform acts of real estate services in Iowa. A broker license would allow you to operate your own real estate business or act as a broker for a corporation or partnership. Purchasing the broker package and selecting Iowa will provide you with national questions as well as Iowa-specific broker practice questions.

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Minimum Requirements to Apply for the Broker License

  • A broker applicant must have 24 months of active salesperson experience and complete 72 hours of broker pre-license education within the preceding 24 months
  • Successfully pass the state and national portions of the examination
  • Undergo a criminal history and background investigation
  • Provide verification of current errors and omissions insurance
  • Include current wall certificate with the application
  • Brokers who have never renewed as a salesperson must provide documentation of attendance of the following three courses: 12 hours buying practices, 12 hours listing practices and 12 hours developing professionalism and ethical practices

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Frequently Asked Questions

We know you may still have a number of questions about obtaining your real estate license in Iowa. Here are the most commonly asked ones. If you still have questions, just go to our contact page and let us know.

The salesperson exam contains 80 national questions and 40 state-specific questions. You must correctly answer 70% to pass. This would mean at least 56 of the national questions and 28 of the state-specific questions to pass.

The broker exam contains 80 national questions and 40 state-specific questions. You must correctly answer 75% to pass. This would mean at least 60 of the national questions and 30 of the state-specific questions to pass.

Just because you have a criminal record, it does not mean that you will be prevented from receiving your license. It is always best to provide details on your application. If you are unsure, you can always call the commission to clarify what type of convictions are allowed, and which are not.

You are given a total of 3 hours for the salesperson exam. You are are allowed 120 minutes (2 hours) for the national portion and 60 minutes for the state portion, for a total of 180 minutes (3 hours).

You are given a total of 3 hours for the broker exam. You are are allowed 120 minutes (2 hours) for the national portion and 60 minutes (1 hour) for the state portion, for a total of 180 minutes (3 hours).