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California Real Estate License Exam Tips

OK, so now you are down to the brass tacks. You have completed the California Real Estate pre-licensing requirements, you completed your application, paid your fees, and you have an exam date all setup. Now comes the tough part – you have to pass the test, and I want to give you a few pointers on exactly how you can make sure you are able to do just that.

Now remember, I am a license real estate salesperson, and I only had to take the test ONCE! A lot of people told me that the test was really hard, and that being able to pass it the first time was next to impossible.

That’s just not true!

Look, the test is very likely going to be standardized. That means multiple choice. And often, it is very easy to eliminate answers that don’t make sense! So here’s a few tips:

  1. Wake up early, and show up to the exam location early. This will help you to stay calm, and be well ready to take the test.
  2. Take a deep breath. If you are stressed, you won’t be able to think clearly.
  3. Ask the test administrator how many questions are on the test, and exactly how much time you will have to take the exam. Use the information to calculate exactly how much time you have for each question.
  4. Be conscious of this time line. If a question is taking much longer than the time you calculated for each question, just choose an answer and come back to it later.
  5. Read each question carefully. Little words like “not” can totally change the meaning and the appropriate answer. Don’t get caught by these subtleties!
  6. Use the process of elimination. If you have to guess, try to eliminate as many answers that don’t make any sense as possible. If you can get it down to 2 possible right answers, you have a 50% chance of getting it right!
  7. This is the most important, yet simple tip of them all. ANSWER EVERY SINGLE QUESTION. An unanswered question is wrong 100% of the time. If you at least guess, you have a chance to get it right.

So use these tips when taking your California real estate license exam. I know they’ll help you, and remember, I passed my real estate license exam on the very first try! You can absolutely do the same thing. So good luck, and let me know how it went by leaving a comment in the comment section (should be below, or at least a link to the comments area).

October 19, 2009 | Filed Under California Real Estate License Exam 

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7 Responses to “California Real Estate License Exam Tips”

  1. Alexis Jameson on November 14th, 2009

    thank you for the great ideas…
    I will be adding some of them to my campaign.

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  3. Clifford Labrador on July 4th, 2010

    Hey, great information! The real estate markets in Canada are still booming so if anyone is looking to capitalize, now is the time. Whether it be a house for yourself or an investment, keep your options open. Good luck to everyone! Thanks.

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