New York City, NY · Member since 2015 · 18 posts · 0 votes
Hi everybody, I just bought the exam material on groupon and started reading it.There is a lot to go through and memorize but I am pretty sure most of it will not be on the exam. For those of you that have taken the exam, what is the best way to study for this test? Thanks in advance.
West Des Moines, IA · Member since 2015 · 100 posts · 36 votes
10y
My experience in a different state is that much of the material IS on the test, but doesn't show up in real life. How to learn it? Depends on you, and how you learn. A good tip would be to get to where you can explain any of the concepts to another person and it makes sense. When you are fuzzy on something, focusing on explaining it can help your brain untangle the fuzzy parts.
Ventura, CA · Member since 2016 · 97 posts · 43 votes
10y
Before I took the exam 10 or so years ago, I heard from a few people (even people already working in the business to some degree already) that it took them a few times before they passed.
My Wife (girlfriend at the time), found a Cram Course. It's been so long, I haven't been able to find out who it was through. But, I think it was a 3 day class.
It was great and we both passed the exam the first time.
The class gives you test taking skills, along with information they gather for what's on the exam.
This was after taking the course and only to be a supplement to the course.
Realtor · Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 2 posts · 0 votes
10y
From just passing the IL exam (yesterday), I'll say study everything. I took an online class too and it was hard staying motivated but I found ways to help me stay on track. If they didn't come with your exam materials, find practice exams to help you get ready. Talk about what you are learning, it'll help you retain the material. Depending on your previous experience in RE, you may have to learn a lot of new terminology.
As part of the IL requirement, we had to attend a 15-hr interactive class, that was a huge help! I would recommend going overboard with the studying so you pass the first time.
AA County, MD · Member since 2016 · 22 posts · 10 votes
10y
Read, read then re read :) I had to read through everything and go over it a few times to really grasp the material. In MD, I found the state section of the exam to be more stressful. It was much more specific. I took my course online and found the practice quizzes very helpful. Make sure you really read the questions clearly on the exam. I was advised to "skip-over/mark" the questions I didn't know easily and return to them after completing the ones I did. Sometimes another question will clue you in on the answer for one you skipped or the answer might come to you when you read it again later. Luckily I passed my test the first time around but in MD if you fail one of the parts, it will give you a diagnostics of how you did and what you should study to do better on the next attempt. Good luck :)
Real Estate Agent · Valley Village, CA · Member since 2016 · 8 posts · 3 votes
10y
Without a doubt do a ton of practice questions - as many as you can get your hands on! That's what I did and tell everyone to do for the CA exam - worked out great!
Real Estate Agent · New York City, NY · Member since 2015 · 24 posts · 12 votes
10y
Passed the NY state exam on the first try here - took my licensing exam in Manhattan. Practice exams are your best friend. I took about five before taking the real thing - huge help. I took a prep course through NYREI, they have a "final exam" that simulates the real thing, found it immensely helpful as well. Good luck!
Real Estate Agent · Leominster, MA · Member since 2015 · 31 posts · 5 votes
10y
I just passed my licensing exam on March 8, it was my third try. I had my textbook and I had a video training material offered by one Keller Williams broker. This time I had to concentrate on math. Study every day for 1-2 hours and you will be ok!