Everything the New Jersey exam actually tests: the national outline plus New Jersey license law, with a dedicated state-law bank in the free Freehold app.
The New Jersey exam at a glance
PSI-administered combined exam — salesperson: 110 questions (80 national + 30 New Jersey-specific) in 4 hours, 70% to pass. Broker: 115 questions (80 national + 35 New Jersey-specific, national items scored to a 120-point scale) in 4 hours, 70% (84/120) to pass — broker total was previously wrongly modeled as identical to salesperson. Verified 2026-07-27 against the PSI New Jersey candidate bulletin.
Salesperson exam
110questions
240 mintime limit
70%to pass
Combined national + state exam
Broker exam
115questions
240 mintime limit
70%to pass
Combined national + state exam
About 27% of exam questions cover New Jersey-specific law and rules; the rest follow the national outline.
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New Jersey law topics Freehold drills
From the New Jersey state-law question bank — every question cites its statute or regulation.
Fair Housing Nj
Agency Relationships Cis
Prelicense Education
Escrow Trust Accounts
Recovery Fund
Discipline Violations
Agency Disclosure Timing
Property Disclosure
Sample New Jersey law questions
Every Freehold question shows why the right answer is right — and cites its source.
A New Jersey real estate license application must satisfy the Commission regarding which personal qualities of the applicant?
Net worth and investment portfolio size
Prior real estate sales volume
Honesty, trustworthiness, character, and integrity
Political affiliation
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Honesty, trustworthiness, character, and integrity — NJREC requires satisfaction as to an applicant's honesty, trustworthiness, character, and integrity before issuing a license.
Source: NJ DOBI — Requirements for Licensure
Which of the following is a distinct New Jersey real estate license category, in addition to salesperson and broker?
Broker-salesperson
Licensed property manager
Certified appraiser
Escrow officer
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Broker-salesperson — New Jersey recognizes a 'broker-salesperson' license: an individual who holds a broker's license but chooses to work under another broker rather than open their own office.
Source: NJ DOBI — Requirements for Licensure
A disabled U.S. veteran who is a New Jersey citizen applying for a real estate license may be eligible for:
An automatic license without any exam
Education and experience requirement waivers
Double the standard license term
Exemption from all license fees for life
Show answer & explanation
Education and experience requirement waivers — New Jersey offers disabled veterans an education and experience waiver option through the Commission's Education Waiver Section, not a blanket exam or fee exemption.
Source: NJ DOBI — Requirements for Licensure
New Jersey exam FAQ
How many questions are on the New Jersey real estate salesperson exam?
The New Jersey salesperson exam has 110 questions with a time limit of 240 minutes. You need 70% to pass.
What score do you need to pass the New Jersey broker exam?
The New Jersey broker exam requires 70% to pass, across 115 questions in 240 minutes.
Who administers the New Jersey real estate exam?
The exam is administered by PSI. PSI-administered combined exam — salesperson: 110 questions (80 national + 30 New Jersey-specific) in 4 hours, 70% to pass. Broker: 115 questions (80 national + 35 New Jersey-specific, national items scored to a 120-point scale) in 4 hours, 70% (84/120) to pass — broker total was previously wrongly modeled as identical to salesperson. Verified 2026-07-27 against the PSI New Jersey candidate bulletin.
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