Nevada Real Estate Salesperson Exam Exam Guide
At a glance
- Time limit
- 4h
- Passing score
- 75%
- Exam fee
- $100
- Governing body
- Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED)
The Nevada Real Estate Salesperson Exam is the licensing test aspiring real estate agents must pass before they can practice in Nevada. It is administered through Pearson VUE on behalf of the Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), the state agency that governs real estate licensing and enforces the rules candidates are tested on.
Overview
The exam is split into a national portion and a Nevada state-specific portion, each with its own content outline. The state-specific content outline for salespersons weights its topics as follows:
- License Practice — 24%
- Contracts — 23%
- Agency and Duties Owed — 20%
- Disclosures — 20%
- Special Topics — 5%
- Licensing Requirements — 3%
- Record Keeping — 3%
- Duties and Powers of the Commission — 2%
Before sitting for the exam, candidates must also complete 120 total hours of prelicense education: 45 hours of Real Estate Principles, 45 hours of Real Estate Law (including 18 hours specific to Nevada law), 15 hours of Contracts, and 15 hours of Agency.
Cost and registration
Pearson VUE lists the national portion and the Nevada state portion at $100 each, with a two-for-one combination discount bringing the cost to $100 total when both portions are scheduled together. Exam registration fees are final and nonrefundable. Separately, current NRED fee schedules show a $140 salesperson license fee due after passing, though an older Pearson VUE handbook references a $125 figure for the same fee — candidates should confirm the current amount on the official NRED fee schedule.
Exam format
The national portion consists of 80 scored questions (plus 5 unscored pretest items) in 150 minutes, and the Nevada state-specific portion consists of 40 scored questions (plus 5-10 unscored pretest items) in 90 minutes. Candidates who schedule both portions together as a combination exam are given 240 minutes total. A score of 75% correct is required to pass each portion, and the exam is administered by Pearson VUE.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Nevada real estate salesperson exam and how long do I get?
The national portion is 80 scored questions in 150 minutes, and the Nevada state-specific portion is 40 scored questions in 90 minutes. If you sit both portions together as a combination exam, the total time allotted is 240 minutes.
What is the passing score for the Nevada salesperson exam?
Candidates must answer at least 75% of questions correctly to pass. This threshold applies to each portion of the exam independently.
How much does the Nevada salesperson exam cost?
Pearson VUE, the state's testing vendor, lists the national portion and the state portion at $100 each, or $100 total under the two-for-one combination discount when both portions are scheduled together. Exam registration fees are final and nonrefundable once paid.
What are the eligibility requirements to sit for the Nevada salesperson exam?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and complete 120 total hours of prelicense education, made up of 45 hours in Real Estate Principles, 45 hours in Real Estate Law (including 18 hours of Nevada-specific law), 15 hours in Contracts, and 15 hours in Agency. The Nevada Real Estate Division oversees these requirements.
What happens if I fail one portion of the exam?
Candidates who pass one portion but fail the other only need to retake the failed portion, as long as they do so within 12 months. The retake fee is the same as the fee for the initial exam attempt.
How long are my exam results and license application window valid?
Passing exam results stay valid for 12 months, and candidates must submit their license application and fee to the Nevada Real Estate Division within 12 months of passing. Current NRED fee schedules list the salesperson license fee at $140, though older Pearson VUE handbook material references a $125 figure, so confirm the current amount directly with NRED before applying.
Sources
- 1.Nevada Real Estate Candidate Handbook (Pearson VUE, #092900, July 2025) — Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), Department of Business and Industry (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 2.Real Estate Salesperson Initial License Requirements | Nevada Real Estate Division — Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), Department of Business and Industry (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 3.Real Estate Licensing Requirements, Form 501 (Nevada Real Estate Division, Revised 08/01/2025) — Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), Department of Business and Industry (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 4.Real Estate License Checklist and Application, Form 549 (Nevada Real Estate Division, Revised 04/05/2024) — Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), Department of Business and Industry (accessed Aug 10, 2026)
- 5.Nevada Real Estate Content Outlines (Pearson VUE, #092901, 09/2025) — Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), Department of Business and Industry (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.
- Nevada Real Estate Content Outlines (Pearson VUE, #092901, 09/2025)Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), Department of Business and Industryhome.pearsonvue.com
- Nevada Real Estate Candidate Handbook (Pearson VUE, #092900, July 2025)Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), Department of Business and Industryhome.pearsonvue.com
- Real Estate Licensing Requirements, Form 501 (Nevada Real Estate Division, Revised 08/01/2025)Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), Department of Business and Industryred.nv.gov
- Real Estate Salesperson Initial License Requirements | Nevada Real Estate DivisionNevada Real Estate Division (NRED), Department of Business and Industryred.nv.gov
- Real Estate License Checklist and Application, Form 549 (Nevada Real Estate Division, Revised 04/05/2024)Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), Department of Business and Industryred.nv.gov
- Informational Bulletin #041 - Guide to Register for a Nevada Real Estate Exam (Nevada Real Estate Division, Revised 7/25/2025)Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), Department of Business and Industryred.nv.gov
- Exam Registration and Scheduling FAQ | Nevada Real Estate DivisionNevada Real Estate Division (NRED), Department of Business and Industryred.nv.gov
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