Real Estate Salesperson Exam

Bel Air, MD · Member since 2015 · 42 posts · 15 votes

Hello all,

I am one step closer to receiving my RE license. I have passed my final exam for my pre licensing course and now I need to pass my PSI exam. Im super nervous and would like some tips on what to do and how to pass successfully, ive studied so much every weekend I dedicate about 8 hours plus the weekdays... Ive attend a prep class, yet I still feel unprepared. Is there anyone out there whos taken the exam and passed their first try.. Help please !!!

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Account Closed
Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 688 votes
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Yes and yes. You passed the first test, youll pass the second
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James Wise
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes
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@Ti Jackson
I think you will do just fine. You sound a lot more prepaired than most.
Just relax and knock it out. The work you have put in will pay off.
Shoot us an update after you pass this bad boy!!! Congrats in advance!
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Ti Jackson
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Bel Air, MD · Member since 2015 · 42 posts · 15 votes
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Yes indeed I will lol! Furthermore, thank you for your positivity and assurance -its well needed haha.

Originally posted by @James Wise:

@Ti Jackson
I think you will do just fine. You sound a lot more prepaired than most.
Just relax and knock it out. The work you have put in will pay off.
Shoot us an update after you pass this bad boy!!! Congrats in advance!
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James Wise
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes
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I found that the pre-tests were usually harder then the actual exam.
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Ti Jackson
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Bel Air, MD · Member since 2015 · 42 posts · 15 votes
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Wow if that's the case then I have nothing to be worried about. I think that im just extremely nervous, but I pray that I will pass.

Originally posted by @James Wise:

I found that the pre-tests were usually harder then the actual exam.
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Shawn McenteerBusiness Member
Realtor · Boonton Township, NJ · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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My advice is take your time. I specifically remember taking the exam and about mid way through zoning out just kind of zipping through it. Still passed but I am always curious to know what my score was, unfortunately in my state if you get about a 70% you pass but they do not tell you what your score is. If you fail then they tell you your score.
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Ti Jackson
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Bel Air, MD · Member since 2015 · 42 posts · 15 votes
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I live in Maryland, and we have the same policy here as well. [70%higher you pass.] But; thank you for the advise, I tend to skim through answers without reading them. I will def. be sure to take my time when it comes to this particular exam!
-wish me luck!

Originally posted by @Shawn Mcenteer:

My advice is take your time. I specifically remember taking the exam and about mid way through zoning out just kind of zipping through it. Still passed but I am always curious to know what my score was, unfortunately in my state if you get about a 70% you pass but they do not tell you what your score is. If you fail then they tell you your score.
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Walter Davis
Real Estate Agent · Damascus, MD · Member since 2015 · 32 posts · 14 votes
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Good luck! I'm sure you'll do fine. You're well prepared and you have a great attitude.
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Ti Jackson
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Bel Air, MD · Member since 2015 · 42 posts · 15 votes
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Thank you !!!!! Pray for me lol, it's much needed!

Originally posted by @Walter Davis:

Good luck! I'm sure you'll do fine. You're well prepared and you have a great attitude.
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Walter Davis
Real Estate Agent · Damascus, MD · Member since 2015 · 32 posts · 14 votes
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I certainly will.
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Keith Belzner
Nottingham, MD · Member since 2014 · 109 posts · 37 votes
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Hi @Ti Jackson
First congratulations and you will do well.
Where did you attend classes or did you do it online? What are your thoughts of the program you attended? Just asking because I'm going to sign up within the next few weeks myself and not sure if i want to do online or a classroom.
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Account Closed
San Jose, CA · Member since 2015 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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It's been a million years since I took the exam in WA state. Just take your time, and don't be freaked out when you see people leaving and you're nowhere near done. Just tell yourself those are the people who probably just gave up - as opposed to thinking they zipped through it and it means you are slower, dumber, whatever.
I'm a very slow test-taker, but I have always passed difficult tests on my first try - including a very difficult exam given by the bar for first year law students in CA. I'm not brilliant, but I study like crazy and I take a deep breath, and I move slowly and meticulously through a test.
If you aren't sure of a question, make a light mark next to it and move on to the next question. Come back to it if you have time at the end.
For multiple choice, trust your first instinct and don't second guess yourself! Don't over-think it. I was horrible at multiple choice exams until a professor took me aside and told me that I knew the answers, but was over-thinking the questions, and to just go with my first, gut response. From then on, I did well on them.
So, take your time, when you see people leaving ahead of you, tell yourself those are the people who won't pass (hey, even if it's a Jedi mind-trick, who cares?), if you are stumped on a question don't waste time on it - move on, and go with your first instinct on a multiple choice question. And if you've done your studying, like you say you have, you will pass.
I won't even say good luck, because I know you'll pass :-)
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Allen Thomas
Real Estate Agent · Austell, GA · Member since 2014 · 232 posts · 74 votes
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The best advice I can think to give you is to take your time and read ALL of the answers, even if you think you see the correct one as choice A or B. Here in GA some questions require the BEST answer, especially the ones that are ethics related. Good luck, it sounds like you have your stuff together!
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Eric Z.
Hayward, CA · Member since 2014 · 90 posts · 47 votes
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. Do two mock exams one week before the exam, treat them like the real thing. If you get 70% on both you will pass . If you below 70 but close, Use the last week to review your mistakes. You will still likely pass. . If you score below 60 on both, reschedule the exam or study really hard during that last week. . The test exams are hard than real ones. . You will encounter question you don't know the answers, guess in the following order: - avoid absolute words like any, never. - choose between choices that has opposite meanings. - avoid the terms you never heard of - choose the longest answer Good luck.
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Ti Jackson
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Bel Air, MD · Member since 2015 · 42 posts · 15 votes
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Thank you so much!! I'm def going to use your tips when taking my exam! I have rescheduled for today at 12:30 so I pray that I pass!

Originally posted by @Eric Z.:

. Do two mock exams one week before the exam, treat them like the real thing. If you get 70% on both you will pass
. If you below 70 but close, Use the last week to review your mistakes. You will still likely pass.
. If you score below 60 on both, reschedule the exam or study really hard during that last week.
. The test exams are hard than real ones.
. You will encounter question you don't know the answers, guess in the following order:
- avoid absolute words like any, never.
- choose between choices that has opposite meanings.
- avoid the terms you never heard of
- choose the longest answer
Good luck.
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John Thedford
Real Estate Broker · Naples, FL · Member since 2013 · 9k+ posts · 6k+ votes
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Relax! It sounds like you will do fine!
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Ti Jackson
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Bel Air, MD · Member since 2015 · 42 posts · 15 votes
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Thank you! And yes that is my problem, I know that two of the answers will be incorrect it's just the factor of choosing between the two best answers! Many are saying that the psi exam is easier than the practice tests. Therefore, I think I will do a lot better than what I feel!

Originally posted by @Allen Thomas:

The best advice I can think to give you is to take your time and read ALL of the answers, even if you think you see the correct one as choice A or B. Here in GA some questions require the BEST answer, especially the ones that are ethics related. Good luck, it sounds like you have your stuff together!
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Ti Jackson
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Bel Air, MD · Member since 2015 · 42 posts · 15 votes
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Thank you for the advice sue! I am actually. Terrible test taker, it seems as if I think that I know the answer until I see all of the 4 choices for an answer. Furthermore, I loveeee the mindset that you had about others who are leaving the test quickly. I also tend to become
really distracted when taking test. But I thank you for your great advice. Many individuals have given me good test taking tips which I will apply today when I take my exam! Just pray for me lol

Originally posted by @Account Closed:

It's been a million years since I took the exam in WA state. Just take your time, and don't be freaked out when you see people leaving and you're nowhere near done. Just tell yourself those are the people who probably just gave up - as opposed to thinking they zipped through it and it means you are slower, dumber, whatever.
I'm a very slow test-taker, but I have always passed difficult tests on my first try - including a very difficult exam given by the bar for first year law students in CA. I'm not brilliant, but I study like crazy and I take a deep breath, and I move slowly and meticulously through a test.
If you aren't sure of a question, make a light mark next to it and move on to the next question. Come back to it if you have time at the end.
For multiple choice, trust your first instinct and don't second guess yourself! Don't over-think it. I was horrible at multiple choice exams until a professor took me aside and told me that I knew the answers, but was over-thinking the questions, and to just go with my first, gut response. From then on, I did well on them.
So, take your time, when you see people leaving ahead of you, tell yourself those are the people who won't pass (hey, even if it's a Jedi mind-trick, who cares?), if you are stumped on a question don't waste time on it - move on, and go with your first instinct on a multiple choice question. And if you've done your studying, like you say you have, you will pass.
I won't even say good luck, because I know you'll pass :-)
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Ti Jackson
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Bel Air, MD · Member since 2015 · 42 posts · 15 votes
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Thank you Keith, I live in Harford county MD and I took my exam with long and foster in a face to face setting 4 hours every Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The class lasted from April 6- May 12. I honestly did not like my teacher whatsoever. She would not allow us to open our books in class due to the fact that she only wanted us to hear and understand the material "her way." My teacher also sat and read from a piece of paper which made it very hard to follow Bc she talked very fast!!!! Although my teacher was not the best, I feel like I self taught myself a lot of the material and once you understand the concept it comes a lot easier to you. Also, because my teacher wasn't the best (to me) I took an exam prep class last weekend and that honestly made understandi real estate a lot easier. My advice is to take the class face to face. But don't go to long and foster in bel air !!!!! Lol good luck!!!

Originally posted by @Keith Belzner:

Hi @Ti Jackson
First congratulations and you will do well.
Where did you attend classes or did you do it online? What are your thoughts of the program you attended? Just asking because I'm going to sign up within the next few weeks myself and not sure if i want to do online or a classroom.
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Che Chiu Wong
Jersey City, NJ · Member since 2015 · 280 posts · 98 votes
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@Ti Jackson
Best of luck on your exam. Don't worry. The state exam is usually easier than the school exam. (based on personal experience).
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Ti Jackson
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Bel Air, MD · Member since 2015 · 42 posts · 15 votes
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Thank you for the positivity!!!! I take my exam today at 12:30 I will update !! Praying that I pass !!

Originally posted by @Che Chiu Wong:

@Ti Jackson
Best of luck on your exam. Don't worry. The state exam is usually easier than the school exam. (based on personal experience).
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Che Chiu Wong
Jersey City, NJ · Member since 2015 · 280 posts · 98 votes
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Originally posted by @Ti Jackson:

Thank you for the positivity!!!! I take my exam today at 12:30 I will update !! Praying that I pass !!

Originally posted by @Che Chiu Wong:
@Ti Jackson
Best of luck on your exam. Don't worry. The state exam is usually easier than the school exam. (based on personal experience).
Best of luck. Keep us posted.
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Ti Jackson
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Bel Air, MD · Member since 2015 · 42 posts · 15 votes
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I didn't pass 😞I missed my state by 1 point and missed my national by 7 points

Originally posted by @Che Chiu Wong:

Originally posted by @Ti Jackson:
Thank you for the positivity!!!! I take my exam today at 12:30 I will update !! Praying that I pass !!

Originally posted by @Che Chiu Wong:

@Ti Jackson
Best of luck on your exam. Don't worry. The state exam is usually easier than the school exam. (based on personal experience).
Best of luck. Keep us posted.
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Che Chiu Wong
Jersey City, NJ · Member since 2015 · 280 posts · 98 votes
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Originally posted by @Ti Jackson:

I didn't pass 😞I missed my state by 1 point and missed my national by 7 points

Originally posted by @Che Chiu Wong:
Originally posted by @Ti Jackson:

Thank you for the positivity!!!! I take my exam today at 12:30 I will update !! Praying that I pass !!

Originally posted by @Che Chiu Wong:
@Ti Jackson
Best of luck on your exam. Don't worry. The state exam is usually easier than the school exam. (based on personal experience).
Best of luck. Keep us posted.
Keep it up! Hopefully you come through next time around.
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