The Wisconsin real estate exam is administered by Pearson VUE. Candidates may schedule the exam online by visiting the following site: www.pearsonvue.com/wi/realestate/. They may also call Pearson VUE at 888-204-6284.

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Current Processing Timeframes: Wisconsin typically processes licenses in 8-12 weeks.

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Salesperson Exam

• All applicants must complete the online application form at https://olas.wi.gov/ and:
• Must complete 72 hours of Board-approved pre-license education courses within the past 4 years or complete 10 semester hour credits in real estate or real estate law courses from an accredited institution of higher education
• Must successfully pass the real estate exam
• Must pay the exam fee ($65) 

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Broker Exam

• Must complete the online application form at https://olas.wi.gov/ 
• Must provide proof of having completed the education requirements
• Must have completed, within 4 years of licensure, the real estate broker’s education program in business management through an education program approved by the Board
• Must provide proof of having 2 years of experience as a real estate salesperson within the 4 years preceding licensure as a broker under the direct supervision of a licensed broker; must have accumulated 40 points of experience 
• Non-residents must have completed non-resident Broker equivalency 
• Must provide transcript showing 20 academic semester hour credits completed at an institution of higher learning in real estate-related law
• Attorneys must provide documentation of being licensed to practice law in Wisconsin
• Must successfully pass the real estate exam
• Must pay the exam fee ($65)

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Salesperson Examination:  The exam consists of 140 questions and candidates have 4 hours to complete it.

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Broker Examination: The exam consists of 100 items and candidates have 3.25 hours to complete it.

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The exam is in multiple-choice format and is given by computer. It may be taken at the following locations: Ashwaubenon, Adams, Antigo, Appleton, Ashland, Beaver Dam, Brookfield, Eau Claire, Elkhorn, Fennimore, Fond du Lac, Fort Atkinson, Hayward, Kenosha, Keshena, La Crosse, Madison, Marinette, Marshfield, Medford, Mequon, Milwaukee, New Richmond, Oshkosh, Pewaukee, Phillips, Portage, Racine, Reedsburg, Rhinelander, Rice Lake, Spencer, Stevens Point, Superior, Tomah, Watertown, Wausau, West Bend, and Wisconsin Rapids.

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The following categories are featured on both the Salesperson and Broker Licensing Exam. The percentages show the make-up of how many questions you should expect to see from each property.

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The Salesperson exam consists of the following topics:

• Ownership and transfer of property (14 items)
• Land use controls and regulations (5 items)
• Valuing and financing property, calculations (20 items)
• Agency (32 items)
• Disclosures (13 items)
• Contract law and approved forms (22 items)
• Business ethics (14 items)
• Fair housing (6 items)
• Federal anti-trust law (2 items)
• Miscellaneous (12 items)

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The Broker exam consists of the following topics:

• Real Estate practice (19 items)
• Trust accounts (12 items)
• Conduct and ethical practices for real estate licensees (22 items)
• Approved forms and legal advice (6 items)
• Drafting and supervision knowledge (37 items)
• Miscellaneous (4 items)

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Salesperson Examination: A passing score is 75 or higher.

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Broker Examination: A passing score is 75 or higher.  

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All candidates must bring 2 forms of identification. The name on the identification must exactly match the name on the applicant’s exam registration. The primary identification must be government-issued and include a signature and photograph. The secondary identification must contain a valid signature. 

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Primary identification can be any of the following: 

• Government-issued driver’s license
• US Department of State driver’s license
• US Learner’s Permit (plastic card only with photo and signature)
• National/State/Country Identification card
• Passport
• Passport card
• Military ID
• Military ID for spouses and dependents 
• Alien Registration card 

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Secondary identification can be any of the following: 

• US Social Security card
• Debit or credit card
• Any form of ID on the primary list 

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