Ohio Real Estate Exam Prep
The Ohio License Professor is Ohio's number one provider of high quality real estate knowledge designed to help YOU pass your Ohio real estate exam the first time. Explanations and feedback given by the Ohio License Professor is provided by real estate license instructors and professional realtors from across Ohio, including Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Thousands of students have already aced their Ohio real estate exam by preparing with the Ohio License Professor.
Ohio State Licensing
The Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing registers and regulates real estate salespersons (sales agents) and brokers and has its real estate licensing exam administered by PSI. Our Ohio real estate prep exams cover all of the necessary fundamentals for both the state and national portions of the PSI exam.
What are the Ohio NATIONAL Licensing Exam Topics?
- Property Ownership
- Land Use Controls and Regulations
- Valuation and Market Analysis
- Financing
- General Principles of Agency
- Property Condition and Disclosures
- Contracts
- Transfer of Title
- Practice of Real Estate
- Real Estate Calculations
What are the Ohio STATE Licensing Exam Topics?
- State Governance of the Real Estate Profession
- Licensing Requirements
- License Law and Rules of the Ohio Real Estate Commission
- Brokerage Relationships
Ohio License Package Features
1,600 +
Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio real estate exam has been extensively planned out by the Ohio License Professors editorial staff; professionals who teach real estate license courses all over Ohio. 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 Ohio real estate exam using the excellent practice exams and informative feedback that the Ohio License Professor's system provides. And don't forget - we have a 100% money back guarantee!
Topics Covered in our Package
Ohio exam questions and our comprehensive glossary cover all real estate topics, including:
- Introduction to the Real Estate Business
- Real Property and the Law
- Concepts of Home Ownership
- Agency
- Real Estate Brokerage
- Listing Agreements and Buyer Representation
- Interests in Real Estate
- Forms of Real Estate Ownership
- Legal Descriptions
- Real Estate Taxes and Other Liens
- Real Estate Contracts
- Transfer of Title
- Title Records
- Real Estate Financing: Principles
- Real Estate Financing: Practice
- Leases
- Property Management
- Real Estate Appraisal
- Land-Use Controls and Property Development
- Fair Housing and Ethical Practices
- Environmental Issues and Real Estate Transactions
- Closing the Real Estate Transaction
- Real Estate Math
- Ohio Law and Practice
Salesperson License Requirements
Individuals who perform acts of real estate services in Ohio must be licensed by the Department of Commerce. 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 Ohio will provide you with national questions as well as Ohio-specific salesperson questions.
Minimum Requirements to Apply for the Salesperson License
- Be honest, truthful and of good reputation.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be sponsored by an Ohio Broker.
- Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude. Not have violated any civil rights laws regarding real estate within the past two years as determined by a court of law or violated any rules of the Ohio Division of Real Estate.
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent as recognized by the Ohio Department of Education if you were born after 1950.
- Submit one complete set of fingerprint impressions directly to the superintendent of the bureau of criminal identification and investigation for the purpose of conducting a criminal records check.
- Applicants for a real estate salesperson license must show proof of completion of the required 90 hours or 6 semester units of instruction in real estate principles, practices and law from an Ohio Real Estate Commission accredited provider. The course must include a minimum of 18 hours of Ohio law, consisting of NRS 645, 119, 119A, 119B and their respective administrative codes. Certified transcripts must be submitted with the license application.
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Broker License Requirements
An Ohio Real Estate Broker License is required of individuals who want to who perform acts of real estate services in Ohio. 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 Ohio will provide you with national questions as well as Ohio-specific broker practice questions.
Minimum Requirements to Apply for the Broker License
- Be honest, truthful and of good reputation.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude. Not have violated any civil rights laws regarding real estate within the past two years as determined by a court of law or violated any rules of the Ohio Division of Real Estate.
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent as recognized by the Ohio Department of Education if you were born after 1950.
- Submit one complete set of fingerprint impressions directly to the superintendent of the bureau of criminal identification and investigation for the purpose of conducting a criminal records check.
- You must have been licensed as a broker or salesperson for at least two years and have worked as a broker or salesperson for an average of 30 hours per week for two of the last five years immediately preceding your application. If you have been licensed in another state, these years can be counted.
- You must have completed 20 real estate transactions or have such equivalent experience as defined by rules adopted by the Ohio Real Estate Commission.
- Education Requirements if Licensed on or After August 1, 2001: 240 hours of pre-license classes, and a minimum of two years of college (pre-license classes can account towards minimum college requirement).
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Frequently Asked Questions
We know you may still have a number of questions about obtaining your real estate license in Ohio. Here are the most commonly asked ones. If you still have questions, just go to our contact page and let us know.
What score do I need to pass the Ohio Salesperson Exam?
The salesperson exam contains 80 national questions and 40 state-specific questions. You must correctly answer at least 56 of the national questions and 28 of the state-specific questions to pass.
What score do I need to pass the Ohio Broker Exam?
The broker exam contains 75 national questions (80 points) and 50 state-specific questions. You must correctly receive at least 60 points from the national questions and 30 from the state-specific questions to pass.
Can I get an Ohio real estate license if I have a criminal record?
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.
How much time am I given to complete the Ohio License Exam?
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 (1 hour) 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).