Question 1

What are the requirements to become a real estate agent in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

You must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete a 75-hour pre-licensing course (including 3 hours of ethics), pass the New Jersey state exam, complete fingerprinting, and apply for your license through a sponsoring broker within one year of finishing the course.

Question 2

How long is the New Jersey real estate pre-licensing course?

Accepted Answer

New Jersey requires 75 hours of pre-licensing education for a salesperson license. The course can be taken live online via Zoom with an instructor or self-paced online.

Question 3

How hard is the New Jersey real estate exam?

Accepted Answer

The New Jersey salesperson exam has 110 questions split into national and state sections, with a 4-hour time limit. You need 70% to pass. Most people who pass simply prepared well with practice tests and exam-prep support.

Question 4

How much does it cost to get a New Jersey real estate license?

Accepted Answer

The 75-hour pre-licensing course starts at $299. Separate state fees apply for the exam and the license application paid to the New Jersey Real Estate Commission and PSI.

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