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The New Mexico exam at a glance
PSI-administered exam for the New Mexico Real Estate Commission. National portion 75 scored items on an 80-point scale (60 points to pass) in 120 minutes; New Mexico state portion 50 items (38 correct to pass) in 60 minutes; 125 items / 180 minutes total. Verified against the PSI New Mexico Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin, 2026-07-27. New Mexico licenses Associate Brokers and Qualifying Brokers rather than salespersons, so both tracks model the same contract.
Salesperson exam
125questions
180 mintime limit
75%to pass
Two separately scored sections
Broker exam
125questions
180 mintime limit
75%to pass
Two separately scored sections
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New Mexico's entry-level real estate license, equivalent to a salesperson license in most other states, is called:
A real estate salesperson license
A junior broker license
An associate broker license
An affiliate broker license
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An associate broker license — New Mexico uses the title 'associate broker' rather than 'salesperson' for its entry-level real estate license.
Source: New Mexico Real Estate Commission FAQs
How many continuing education hours must a New Mexico associate broker complete each three-year licensing cycle?
24 credit hours
36 credit hours
12 credit hours
48 credit hours
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36 credit hours — Associate brokers must complete a minimum of 36 continuing education credit hours during each three-year licensing cycle.
Source: Mesa Real Estate Institute — NM CE Requirements
New Mexico licensees must also attend at least one Commission meeting, rule hearing, or disciplinary hearing each licensing cycle. What is the minimum attendance requirement?
A full 8-hour day spent at any single meeting
Two entirely separate meetings of any length whatsoever, however brief each one is
No minimum time whatsoever, just proof of a signature on the sign-in sheet
At least 3 hours, or until the meeting or executive session ends
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At least 3 hours, or until the meeting or executive session ends — Licensees must attend a Commission meeting, rule hearing, or disciplinary hearing for at least 3 hours, or until it ends or goes into executive session, whichever comes first.
Source: Mesa Real Estate Institute — NM CE Requirements
New Mexico exam FAQ
How many questions are on the New Mexico real estate salesperson exam?
The New Mexico salesperson exam has 125 questions with a time limit of 180 minutes. You need 75% to pass.
What score do you need to pass the New Mexico broker exam?
The New Mexico broker exam requires 75% to pass, across 125 questions in 180 minutes.
Who administers the New Mexico real estate exam?
The exam is administered by PSI. PSI-administered exam for the New Mexico Real Estate Commission. National portion 75 scored items on an 80-point scale (60 points to pass) in 120 minutes; New Mexico state portion 50 items (38 correct to pass) in 60 minutes; 125 items / 180 minutes total. Verified against the PSI New Mexico Real Estate Candidate Information Bulletin, 2026-07-27. New Mexico licenses Associate Brokers and Qualifying Brokers rather than salespersons, so both tracks model the same contract.
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