What the Idaho broker exam tests, how it is scored, and 91 broker-track practice questions with cited sources.
Idaho broker exam format
Pearson VUE-administered exam — 80 general-practice questions plus a state-law portion (40Q for salesperson, 50Q for broker), each portion scored independently on a 0-100 scale; salesperson needs 70, broker needs 75.
Broker exam
130questions
240 mintime limit
75%to pass
Two separately scored sections
The Idaho broker exam runs as two separately scored portions: 80 national questions and 50 Idaho law questions.
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Idaho broker-track questions
Every Freehold question shows why the right answer is right — and cites its source.
What distinguishes an Idaho associate broker from a designated broker?
An associate broker is qualified to work independently but chooses to work under a designated broker's authority instead
An associate broker cannot list any property at all and may only show it to prospective buyers under a broker's direct supervision
An associate broker completes fewer education hours than a salesperson does
There is no legal distinction between the two titles in Idaho
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An associate broker is qualified to work independently but chooses to work under a designated broker's authority instead — Associate brokers have met the requirements to operate independently but elect to work under a designated broker rather than open their own firm.
Source: DOPL — Real Estate Education
What additional 28-hour course must an associate broker applicant complete beyond the base 90 hours?
Federal Tax Law
Brokerage Management
Commercial Appraisal Theory
Advanced Fair Housing Litigation
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Brokerage Management — Associate broker candidates complete a 28-hour Brokerage Management course as part of their required prelicense education.
Source: DOPL — Real Estate Education
A designated broker in Idaho is responsible for what within a real estate firm?
Only marketing and advertising decisions
Only collecting and disbursing commissions
Management and operation of the firm, and supervision of its licensees
Nothing beyond holding the firm's original license certificate
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Management and operation of the firm, and supervision of its licensees — The designated broker bears overall responsibility for managing the firm and supervising every licensee affiliated with it.
Source: DOPL — Real Estate Education
What experience requirement must a designated broker applicant satisfy?
10 years of experience in any capacity, licensed or not
No experience requirement — only the education hours matter
1 year of experience, but only in commercial transactions
2 years of active real estate sales experience within the preceding 5 years
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2 years of active real estate sales experience within the preceding 5 years — Designated broker candidates must show 2 years of active sales experience within the 5 years immediately preceding application.
Source: DOPL — Real Estate Education
Idaho broker exam FAQ
What is on the Idaho real estate broker exam?
The Idaho broker exam runs as two separately scored portions: 80 national questions and 50 Idaho law questions. You need 75% to pass, within 240 minutes.
Is the Idaho broker exam harder than the salesperson exam?
It carries a higher passing score (75% versus 70%) and adds brokerage-operations material - supervision, trust accounting, and firm responsibility - on top of the salesperson outline.
How many Idaho broker practice questions does Freehold have?
91 Idaho law questions apply to the broker track, including 18 written specifically for brokers, alongside the national broker bank.
Freehold is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PSI, Pearson VUE, or any state real estate licensing board or commission. Freehold does not guarantee passage of any licensing exam.
