Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson Exam

The salesperson prelicensing curriculum totals an estimated 60 hours of instruction, covering topics such as Real Estate Licensing Laws (5 hours) and Hawaii Standard Forms (7 hours) among other required sections. The exam's Hawaii state-law portion covers related state-specific subject matter, weighted as follows for salesperson candidates:

• Professional Practices and Conduct — 14 items
• Ascertaining and Disclosing Material Facts — 8 items
• Contracts and Addenda — 6 items
• Types of Ownership — 6 items
• Financing — 4 items
• Title and Conveyances — 4 items
• Escrow Process and Closing Statements — 3 items
• Property Management — 3 items
• Land Utilization — 2 items

The PSI examination fee is $61, and this single fee applies whether a candidate takes one portion or both portions in the same sitting. This is separate from post-licensing costs: candidates who pass should expect to pay the Hawaii Real Estate Commission's licensing fee, which varies by year of application, plus a renewal fee going forward. Exact current amounts should be confirmed against the Commission's official fee schedule, since fee schedules are periodically updated.

The salesperson exam is split into two portions. The general (Uniform) portion has 80 items and a 150-minute time limit, while the Hawaii state-law portion has 50 items and a 90-minute time limit. Combined, the full exam totals 130 items across 240 minutes. Salespersons need a score of 70% to pass; this is lower than the 75% passing threshold required of broker candidates.