Idaho Real Estate Salesperson Exam Exam Guide
At a glance
- Time limit
- 4h
- Passing score
- Scaled 70 (0-100 scale)
- Exam fee
- $83
- Governing body
- Idaho Real Estate Commission
The Idaho Real Estate Salesperson Exam is the state licensing test administered through Pearson VUE on behalf of the Idaho Real Estate Commission. Aspiring salespeople take it after completing their required prelicense education, as the final step before applying for an Idaho salesperson license.
Overview
The salesperson exam draws from a mix of national real estate concepts and Idaho-specific law. The state-specific portion is weighted across these content areas for salesperson candidates:
- License Law and Rules of the Idaho Real Estate Commission — 40%
- Idaho Principles and Practices — 15%
- Licensing Requirements — 10%
- Duties and Powers of the Real Estate Commission — 5%
- Calculations and Closing Costs — 5%
Brokerage Management, weighted at 20%, appears only on the broker-level exam, not the salesperson exam.
Cost and registration
Pearson VUE's candidate bulletin lists the exam fee at $83, due at the time you schedule your test — payment is not accepted at the test center. Separately, the Idaho Real Estate Commission charges an individual broker/salesperson application fee of $135 for processing your license application; check the commission's current fee schedule for any other application-specific charges.
Exam format
The exam is split into a national portion — 80 scored questions plus 5 unscored pretest items — and an Idaho state-specific portion — 40 scored questions plus 5 to 10 unscored pretest items. Candidates get 4 hours total to complete both portions, and Idaho reports results on a scaled 0-100 system, with 70 needed to pass the salesperson exam.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Idaho real estate salesperson exam cost?
Pearson VUE's candidate bulletin lists the exam fee itself at $83, which is separate from the $135 individual broker/salesperson application fee charged by the Idaho Real Estate Commission for the license application.
How many prelicense education hours are required to sit for the exam?
You need a minimum of 90 hours of prelicense education, split into two 45-hour modules, completed within three years before you apply.
What is the minimum age to get an Idaho real estate salesperson license?
You must be at least 18 years of age to hold a real estate license in Idaho.
How many times can I retake the exam if I fail?
There's no limit on how many times you can retake the exam, but if you pass one portion and fail the other, you have one year from the date you passed the first portion to pass the second and complete your license application.
How soon can I reschedule after failing the exam?
Candidates must wait 24 hours before booking a reexamination, and any new reservation still needs to be made at least 24 hours in advance of the desired exam date.
How long does license application processing take after I pass?
The Idaho Real Estate Commission asks candidates to allow a minimum of 10 business days for processing of a license application.
Sources
- 1.Idaho Real Estate Candidate Handbook, July 2024 (Pearson VUE, official exam vendor) — Idaho Real Estate Commission (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL) (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 2.Idaho Real Estate Commission - FAQs & Consumer Info (DOPL) — Idaho Real Estate Commission (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL) (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 3.Idaho Real Estate Commission home page (DOPL) — Idaho Real Estate Commission (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL) (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 4.Idaho Statutes Title 54, Chapter 20, Section 54-2012 (Eligibility for License) — Idaho Real Estate Commission (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL) (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 5.Idaho Real Estate Commission - Education > Applicants (DOPL) — Idaho Real Estate Commission (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL) (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
Official sources
Every exam fact on this page traces to a primary document published by the body that administers the exam.
- Idaho Real Estate National/General and State Content Outlines, effective 04/2025 (Pearson VUE, official exam vendor)Idaho Real Estate Commission (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL)home.pearsonvue.com
- Idaho Real Estate Candidate Handbook, July 2024 (Pearson VUE, official exam vendor)Idaho Real Estate Commission (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL)home.pearsonvue.com
- Idaho Real Estate Commission - Education > Applicants (DOPL)Idaho Real Estate Commission (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL)dopl.idaho.gov
- Idaho Real Estate Commission - FAQs & Consumer Info (DOPL)Idaho Real Estate Commission (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL)dopl.idaho.gov
- Idaho Statutes Title 54, Chapter 20, Section 54-2012 (Eligibility for License)Idaho Real Estate Commission (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL)legislature.idaho.gov
- Idaho Real Estate Commission home page (DOPL)Idaho Real Estate Commission (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL)dopl.idaho.gov
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