Rhode

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CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

July 2024

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 QUICK REFERENCE
RESERVATIONS
Before making an exam reservation
Candidates should thoroughly review this handbook, which
contains examination content outlines and important
STATE LICENSING INFORMATION information regarding eligibility and the examination and
Candidates may contact the licensing application process.
Rhode Island Department of Business
Regulation with questions about obtaining Making an exam reservation
or maintaining a license after the
examination has been passed. Candidates may make a reservation by either visiting
https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/ri/realestate.html or
Rhode Island
Department of Business Regulation
calling Pearson VUE.
John O. Pastore Center Candidates should make a reservation online at least
Division of Commercial Licensing twenty‑four (24) hours before the desired examination date.
and Racing & Athletics Walk-in examinations are not available.
Real Estate Section
1511 Pontiac Avenue, Blg. 69-1 SCHEDULES & FEES
Cranston, RI 02920 Test centers
Phone A list of test centers appears on the back cover of this
(401) 462-9506 handbook. Candidates should contact Pearson VUE to
Website confirm specific locations and schedules.
www.dbr.ri.gov
Exam fees
The examination fee ($50 per part) must be paid at the time
of reservation by credit card, debit card, or voucher.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION Payment will not be accepted at the test center.
Candidates may contact Pearson VUE with Examination fees are non-refundable and
questions about this handbook or about an non‑transferable except as detailed in Change/Cancel
upcoming examination. Policy.

Pearson VUE Rhode Island Real Estate

Attn: Regulatory Program Coordinator
EXAM DAY
5601 Green Valley Dr.
What to bring to the exam
Bloomington, MN 55437 Candidates should bring to the examination proper
identification and other materials as dictated by the state
Phone
licensing agency. A complete list appears in What to Bring.
(800) 274-8922

Email Exam procedures

pearsonvuecustomerservice@pearson.com
Candidates should report to the test center at least thirty (30)
Website minutes before the examination begins. Each candidate will
www.pearsonvue.com have 2.5 hours for the General Knowledge section and 1.5
hours for the Rhode Island state section of the examination,
and will leave the test center with an official score report in
hand.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................2
Contact Information.......................................................................................................................................2
Licensure process...........................................................................................................................................2
Practice Tests– National/General Portion Only...........................................................................................2

STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................3

Candidates who hold a Valid Real Estate License in Florida......................................................................3

EXAM RESERVATIONS.....................................................................................................................4
Making a Reservation.....................................................................................................................................4
Exam Fees........................................................................................................................................................4
Change/Cancel Policy.....................................................................................................................................4
Absence/Lateness Policy................................................................................................................................5
Weather Delays and Cancellations...............................................................................................................5
Accommodations............................................................................................................................................5

EXAM DAY........................................................................................................................................6
What to Bring..................................................................................................................................................6
Exam Procedures............................................................................................................................................7
Score Reporting..............................................................................................................................................7
Retaking the Exam..........................................................................................................................................7
Review of Exams.............................................................................................................................................7
Score Explanation Scaled Scores..................................................................................................................7
Duplicate Score Reports................................................................................................................................8
Test Center Policies at Physical Testing Locations......................................................................................8
OnVUE Testing.................................................................................................................................................9

PREPARING FOR THE EXAM............................................................................................................9

Helpful Hints....................................................................................................................................................9
OnVUE testing.................................................................................................................................................9
Exam Content..................................................................................................................................................9
Math Calculations...........................................................................................................................................9

CONTENT OUTLINES.....................................................................................................................11

GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................BACK COVER

Test Center Locations.......................................................................................................................................
Examination Information.................................................................................................................................
Pearson VUE Holiday Schedule.......................................................................................................................
OVERVIEW

The candidate handbook is a useful tool in preparing for an examination.

It is highly recommended that the Rhode Island Real Estate handbook be reviewed, with special
attention given to the content outlines, before taking the examination.

Individuals who wish to obtain a real estate salesperson license in the state of Rhode Island must:

1. Complete prelicensing education.

Before taking an examination, candidates must complete all prelicensing education.
(See State Licensing Requirements for additional details.)

2. Make a reservation and pay the examination fee.

Make a reservation (by phone or online) with Pearson VUE for the examination. (See Exam
Reservations.)

3. Go to the test center.

Go to the test center on the day of the examination, or prepare for your online exam, bringing along all
required materials. (See Exam Day.)

4. Apply for a license.

After passing both the genera/national portion, as well as the Rhode Island state portion of the
examination, candidates must submit the proper application forms and fees to the Rhode Island
Department of Business Regulation.

Individuals who wish to obtain a real estate broker license in the state of Rhode Island must:

1. Complete pre-licensing education.

Before taking an examination, candidates must complete all pre-licensing education.
(See State Licensing Requirements for additional details.)

2. Make a reservation and pay the examination fee.

Make a reservation (by phone or online) with Pearson VUE for the examination. (See Exam
Reservations.)

3. Go to the test center.

Go to the test center on the day of the examination, or prepare for your online exam, bringing
along all required materials.
(See Exam Day.)

4. Apply for a license.

After passing the examination, both the General (or National) part, as well as the Rhode Island State
part, candidates must submit the proper application forms and fees to the Rhode Island Department
of Business Regulation.

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INTRODUCTION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Candidates may contact Pearson VUE with questions about this handbook or an examination.

FOR EXAMINATIONS
Pearson VUE/Rhode Island Real Estate
Attn: Regulatory Program
5601 Green Valley Dr., Bloomington, MN 55437

Phone: (800) 274-8922 Website: www.pearsonvue.com Email: pearsonvuecustomerservice@pearson.com

Live Chat is available to address your support inquiries and is the quickest way to reach a customer service
agent. It’s available from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday, subject to change
during locally designated holidays.
Please visit https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/ri/realestate.html#contact for further information.
Candidates may contact the Real Estate section of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations with
questions about obtaining or maintaining a license.

FOR STATE LICENSING

Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
John O. Pastore Center
Division of Commerical Licensing and Racing & Athletics
Real Estate Section
1511 Pontiace Avenue, Blg. 69-1, Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: (401) 462-9506 Website: www.dbr.ri.gov

LICENSURE PROCESS
Licensure is the process by which an agency of state government or other jurisdiction grants permission to
individuals to engage in the practice of, and prohibits all others from legally practicing, a particular profession,
vocation, or occupation. By ensuring a minimum level of competence, the licensure process protects the
general public. The state regulatory agency is responsible for establishing the acceptable level of safe practice
and for determining whether an individual meets that standard.
The State of Rhode Island has retained the services of Pearson VUE to develop and administer its real estate
examination program. Pearson VUE is a leading provider of assessment services to regulatory agencies and
national associations.

PRACTICE TESTS– NATIONAL/GENERAL PORTION ONLY

National-portion practice tests are offered exclusively online at www.pearsonvue.com, giving candidates
even more opportunity to succeed on real estate examinations. The national-portion practice tests will not
only help prepare candidates for the types of questions they will see on the national portion of the licensure
examination but also familiarize them with taking computer-based examinations.
Pearson VUE offers a practice test for real estate that contains questions developed by subject matter experts
using concepts found in the national portion of the licensure examination. The test closely reflects the
format of the national portion of the licensure examination, can be scored instantly, and provides immediate
feedback to help candidates identify correct and incorrect answers. Candidates can purchase national-portion
practice tests anytime by visiting https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/practicetests/realestate.html.

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STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation has established the requirements for qualification for
a real estate salesperson or broker license. Application for licensure MUST be filed within one (1) year of the
date on which the candidate passed the examination. If parts of the exam were passed on different dates, the
one-year time period begins on the later date.
Applications take approximately three (3) weeks to process. Applications must be completed in full, signed,
and notarized with all accompanying documents included. Rhode Island residents who will attest to the
applicant’s reputation and recommend that the license be granted. Candidates should be sure to complete
each question. Incomplete applications will be returned for correction, which will cause a delay in processing.
Candidates who would like a copy of the Rhode Island Real Estate Licensing Law – Rules and Regulations may
obtain one from the Department’s website.

CANDIDATES WHO HOLD A VALID REAL ESTATE LICENSE IN FLORIDA

A candidate who is currently licensed in Florida and seeking licensure in Rhode Island, at the same level,
may be eligible to take the RI State Part only. The candidate must meet all of the requirements of the Mutual
Recognition Agreement between the states of Florida and Rhode Island to be eligible for licensing.

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EXAM RESERVATIONS
MAKING A RESERVATION
Walk-in examinations are not available. Online reservations are the most efficient way for candidates to
schedule their examination. Candidates must go to https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/ri/realestate.html
to make an online reservation for an examination. First-time users are required to create an account. The
candidate will need to fill in all required fields, which are preceded by an asterisk (*), on the online form in
order to create an ID and be assigned a password. Step-by-step instructions will lead the candidate through
the rest of the examination reservation process.
Candidates must make an online reservation at least twenty-four (24) hours before the desired examination
date. Candidates who wish to make a phone reservation at (800) 274-8922 must do so at least twenty-four
(24) hours before the desired examination date.
Before making a reservation, candidates should have the following:
• Legal name, address, Social Security number, daytime telephone number, and date of birth
• The name of the examination(s)
• The preferred examination date and test center location (a list appears on the back cover of this handbook)
• A failing score report (if retaking an examination)

Spanish Exams
Candidates who would like to take an examination in Spanish must select the language when making a res‑
ervation with Pearson VUE. However, candidates taking a Spanish version of the exam can switch back and
forth between Spanish and English at any time during the exam. Spanish exams are only available at physical
test center locations, they are not offered through the OnVUE testing platform.

EXAM FEES
The examination fee ($50 for each part) must be paid at the time of reservation by credit card, debit card,
or voucher. Payment will not be accepted at the test center, nor will a single payment be accepted to
cover more than one candidate.
Candidates are responsible for knowing all regulations regarding fees and examination scheduling as
presented here. Examination fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, except as detailed in Change/
Cancel Policy below.

Vouchers
Vouchers offer another convenient way to pay for tests. Vouchers can be purchased online at
https://voucherstore.pearsonvue.com/order?clientCode=RIREL by credit card either singly or in volume. To
redeem a voucher as payment when scheduling a test, simply indicate voucher as the payment method and
provide the voucher number. All vouchers are pre-paid. Vouchers are non-refundable and non-returnable.
Vouchers expire twelve (12) months from the date they are issued. Voucher expiration dates cannot be
extended. The exam must be taken by the expiration date printed on the voucher.

CHANGE/CANCEL POLICY
Candidates must either call Pearson VUE or log into their Pearson Profile to change or cancel their
appointment at least forty-eight (48) hours before the examination. Candidates who change or cancel
a reservation with proper notice may either transfer the fee to a new reservation or request a refund.
Candidates who change or cancel their reservations without proper notice will forfeit the examination fee.
Candidates are individually liable for part of the examination fee once a reservation has been made, whether
individually or by a third party.

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ABSENCE/LATENESS POLICY
Candidates who are late or absent from an exam may call Pearson VUE within 14 days of the exam date to
request an excused absence for the following reasons:

• Illness of the candidate or of the candidate’s immediate family member

• Death in their immediate family
• Disabling traffic accident
• Court appearance or jury duty
• Military duty
• Weather emergency

A case number will be assigned and instructions provided for emailing supporting documentation. Candidates
absent from or late to an exam who have not changed or canceled the reservation according to the Change/
Cancel Policy will not be admitted to the exam and will forfeit the exam fee.

WEATHER DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS

If severe weather or a natural disaster makes the Pearson VUE test center inaccessible or unsafe, the
examination may be delayed or canceled. Pearson VUE will notify and reschedule candidates in the case of
severe weather.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Pearson VUE complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended. The purpose
of accommodations is to provide candidates with full access to the test. Accommodations are not a
guarantee of improved performance or test completion. Pearson VUE provides reasonable and appropriate
accommodations to individuals with documented disabilities who demonstrate a need for accommodations.
Test accommodations may include things such as:
• A separate testing room
• Extra testing time
• A Reader or Recorder, for individuals with mobility or vision impairments and cannot read or write on their own
Test accommodations are individualized and considered on a case-by-case basis. All candidates who are
requesting accommodations because of a disability must provide appropriate documentation of their condition
and how it is expected to affect their ability to take the test under standard conditions. This may include:
• Supporting documentation from the professional who diagnosed the condition, including the credentials
that qualify the professional to make this diagnosis
• A description of past accommodations the candidate has received
The steps to follow when requesting test accommodations vary, depending on your test program sponsor.
To begin, go to https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/test-takers/accommodations.html, and then select your
test program sponsor from the alphabetized list. Candidates who have additional questions concerning test
accommodations may contact the ADA Coordinator at accommodationspearsonvue@pearson.com.

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EXAM DAY

REQUIRED ITEMS
Candidates who do not present the required items will be denied admission to the examination,
will be considered absent, and will forfeit the examination fee.

WHAT TO BRING
Required Materials
All candidates are required to bring identification that is deemed acceptable, as listed under Acceptable
Forms of Candidate Identification, to the test center on the day of examination.
Candidates who have completed pre-licensing education in Rhode Island are now required to bring
their Education Completion Certificate on the day of testing. This pre-licensing education must be
completed prior to taking the examination.
Candidates who currently hold an active real estate license in Florida will not be required to show proof of
education completion and will be automatically approved to test by the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission.

Acceptable Forms of Candidate Identification

Candidate must present two (2) forms of current signature identification. The name on the identification
must exactly match the name on the registration. The primary identification must be government-issued and
photo-bearing with a signature, and the secondary identification must contain a valid signature. Identification
must be in English.
Primary ID (photograph and signature, not expired)
• Government-issued driver’s license
• U.S. Department of State driver’s license
• U.S. learner’s permit (plastic card only with photo and signature)
• National/state/country ID card
• Passport
• Passport Card
• Military ID
• Military ID for spouses and dependents
• Alien Registration Card (Green Card, Permanent Resident Visa)
Secondary ID (signature, not expired)
• U.S. Social Security card
• Debit (ATM) card or Credit card
• Any form of ID on the Primary ID list
If the ID presented has an embedded signature that is not visible (microchip), or is difficult or impossible
to read, the candidate must present another form of identification from the Primary or Secondary list that
contains a visible signature.
Pearson VUE does not recognize grace periods. For example, if a candidate’s driver’s license expired yesterday
and the state allows a 30-day grace period for renewing the ID, the ID is considered to be expired.

Candidate photos will be taken at the test center and will appear on the official score report.

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EXAM PROCEDURES

At Physical Test Location

Candidates should report to the test center thirty (30) minutes before the examination and check in with the
test center administrator. The candidate’s identification and other documentation will be reviewed and he/she
will be photographed for the score report.
Candidates are required to review and sign a Candidate Rules Agreement form. If the Candidate Rules
Agreement is not followed and/or cheating or tampering with the examination is suspected, the incident will
be reported as such and the appropriate action will be taken. The examination fee will not be refunded, the
exam may be determined invalid, and/or the state may take further action.
Candidates will have an opportunity to take a tutorial on the computer on which the examination will be
administered. The time spent on this tutorial will not reduce the examination time. The examination
administrators will answer questions, but candidates should be aware that the administrators are not familiar
with the content of the examinations or with the state’s licensing requirements. Examination administrators
have been instructed not to advise candidates on requirements for licensure.
Candidates may begin the examination once they are familiar with the computer. The examination begins the
moment a candidate looks at the first examination question. Candidates will be given 2.5 hours to complete
the General Knowledge section and 1.5 hours to complete the Rhode Island state section of the examination.
The examination will end automatically after the examination time has expired, and candidates will leave the
test center with their official results or score report in hand.

OnVUE Online Procedures

If you are testing online and not in a physical Pearson VUE testing location, you should first review the
materials and watch the short video at https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/test-takers/onvue-online-
proctoring.html before you begin your online exam.

SCORE REPORTING
When candidates complete the examination, they will receive a score report marked “pass” or “fail.”
Candidates who pass the examination will receive a score report that includes information on how to apply
for a license. Candidates who fail the examination will receive a score report that includes a numeric score
and diagnostic information as well as information about reexamination.

RETAKING THE EXAM

Candidates who fail either the General section or State Law sections will need to retake the examination. Passing
results are valid for ONE YEAR from the passing date. If you have not applied for your license within one year of
passing both parts, you must retake the examination(s).

REVIEW OF EXAMS
For security reasons, examination material is not available to candidates for review.

SCORE EXPLANATION SCALED SCORES

There are multiple versions of each of the licensing examinations. These versions are known as forms. Although
all forms of an examination are developed based on the content outlines, the difficulty of the forms of an
examination may vary slightly because different questions appear on each form. To ensure that no candidate is
put at an unfair advantage or disadvantage due to the particular form of an examination that he or she is given,
a statistical procedure known as equating is used to correct for differences in form difficulty. The passing score
of the examination was set by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Real Estate (in conjunction
with Pearson VUE) after a comprehensive study was completed for each examination. Raw scores are converted
into scaled scores that can range from 0 to 100. To avoid misuse of score information, numeric scores are only
reported to failing candidates. The scaled score that is reported to you is neither the number of questions you
answered correctly nor the percentage of questions you answered correctly. Passing score for all exam levels is 70.

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DUPLICATE SCORE REPORTS
To obtain your score report, log into your Pearson VUE account. For test center exams prior to March 1, 2023,
contact customer service at (800) 274-8922 to request a copy of your score report.

TEST CENTER POLICIES AT PHYSICAL TESTING LOCATIONS

The following policies are observed at each test center. Candidates who violate any of these policies will
not be permitted to finish the examination and will be dismissed from the test center, forfeiting the
examination fee.

• No personal items are allowed in the testing room. Personal items include but are not limited to cellular
phones, hand-held computers or other electronic devices, pagers, watches, wallets, purses, firearms or other
weapons, hats, bags, coats, books, and/or notes, pens, or pencils.
• Calculators are permitted only if they are silent, hand-held, non-printing, and without an alphabetic
key pad. Financial calculators are not permitted. Calculator malfunctions are not grounds for challenging
examination results or requesting additional examination time. NOTE: Calculators are NOT provided by
the test center staff.
• Candidates must store all personal items in a secure area as indicated by the administrator, or return
items to their vehicle. All electronic devices must be turned off before storing them in a locker. The test
center is not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced personal items.
• Studying is not allowed in the test center. Visitors, children, family, or friends are not allowed in the test
center.
• Dictionaries, books, papers (including scratch paper), and reference materials are not permitted in the
examination room (unless permitted by the exam sponsor), and candidates are strongly urged not to
bring such materials to the test center. When the candidate enters and is seated in the testing room, the
test administrator will provide the candidate with materials to make notes or calculations and any other
items specified by the exam sponsor. The candidate may not write on these items before the exam
begins or remove these items from the testing room.
• Eating, drinking, chewing gum, smoking, and/or making noise that creates a disturbance for other candidates
is prohibited during the exam.
• Break policies are established by the exam sponsor. Most sponsors allow unscheduled breaks. To request
an unscheduled break, the candidate must raise his/her hand to get the administrator’s attention.
The exam clock will not stop while the candidate is taking a break.
• Candidates must leave the testing room for all breaks. However, candidates are not permitted to leave
the floor or building for any reason during this time, unless specified by the administrator and the
exam sponsor. If a candidate is discovered to have left the floor or building, he/she will not be permitted
to proceed with the examination and may forfeit the exam fee.
• While taking a break, candidates are permitted to access personal items that are being stored during the
exam only if necessary—for example, personal medication that must be taken at a specific time. However, a
candidate must receive permission from the administrator prior to accessing personal items that have
been stored. Candidates are not allowed access to other items, including but not limited to cellular phones,
exam notes, and study guides, unless the exam sponsor specifically permits this.
• Any candidate discovered causing a disturbance of any kind or engaging in any kind of misconduct—
giving or receiving help; using notes, books, or other aids; taking part in an act of impersonation; or
removing examination materials or notes from the examination room—will be summarily dismissed
from the examination and will be reported to the state licensing agency. Decisions regarding disciplinary
measures are the responsibility of the state licensing agency, and could include decertification, an exam
being declared invalid, or a candidate being denied the opportunity to retake the exam.

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ONVUE TESTING
There are a few simple requirements for candidates to take an OnVUE online proctored exam:
• Quiet, private location
• Reliable device with a webcam
• Strong internet connection
For more information, please go to https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/test-takers/onvue-online-proctoring.
html.

PREPARING FOR THE EXAM

HELPFUL HINTS
Testing in a physical Pearson VUE testing location
• Double check physical address to ensure you can arrive 30 minutes prior to your exam time.
• Ensure you have the proper identification for exam entrance.
• Be sure to have a copy of your pre-licensing completion certificate (if needed).

ONVUE TESTING
• If you are testing online and not in a physical Pearson VUE testing location, you should first review the
materials and watch the short video at https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/test-takers/onvue-online-
proctoring.html before you begin your online exam.
• Please familiarize yourself with the disciplines expected of a candidate testing online. This would include
remaining in screen view of the proctor during the entire session, workspace preparation, cell phones
being placed out of reach and general candidate behaviors.
• There are no unscheduled breaks in the exam therefore be prepared to commit your full time and atten‑
tion during the entire exam to avoid the exam being revoked.

EXAM CONTENT
The content of the general section of the examination is based upon information obtained from a job analysis
performed by Pearson VUE. Responses from real estate professionals were analyzed to determine the nature
and scope of tasks they perform, and the knowledge and skills needed to perform them. This information
is the basis upon which examination questions are written and ensures that the examination reflects the
actual practice of real estate. Questions on the general section are also reviewed and approved by nationally
recognized real estate professionals.
The state law section of the examination has been developed to reflect the laws, regulations, and practice of
real estate in Rhode Island, and has been reviewed and approved by real estate professionals in Rhode Island.

MATH CALCULATIONS
The information below is NOT available at the test center and should be memorized.
Candidates may use the following information in making mathematical calculations on the general section of the
real estate examinations unless otherwise stated in the text of the question:
• 43,560 square feet/acre
• 5,280 feet/mile
• Round off calculations (where applicable)

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The information below, if needed, will be contained within the test itself:
If a question requires the calculation of prorated amounts, the question will specify: a) whether the calculation
should be made on the basis of 360 or 365 days a year; and b) whether the day of closing belongs to the
buyer or seller.

PRETEST QUESTIONS

Many of the examinations will contain “pretest” questions. Pretest questions are questions on which
statistical information is being collected for use in constructing future examinations. Responses to pretest
questions do not affect a candidate’s score. Pretest questions are mixed in with the scored questions and
are not identified.
The number of pretest questions are listed in the content outline heading of each examination
for which they are available. If a number is not present then there are no pretest questions for
that particular examination.

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REAL ESTATE

National/General Content Outlines

Content Outline for Salespersons Examinations:
Effective April 1, 2025

Content Outline for Broker Examinations:

Effective April 1, 2025

RHODE ISLAND

Real Estate State Content Outlines

Content Outline for Rhode Island Sales and Broker Exams

#094001 | 04/2025
 National/General Exam Content Outline
for Salespersons
Effective: April 1, 2025

The national/general portion of the real estate exam is made up of eighty (80) scored items, which are distributed as
noted in the following content outline. Each section contains an overall item count and subtotals from each subsection.
For example, if a major topic area has three (3) subtopics and ten (10) items, the subtopics will contain the number of
items necessary to bring the total to ten (10) items.

In addition to building our real estate national/general exams to content specifications, Pearson VUE also builds our
general exams to cognitive level specifications. These cognitive level specifications confirm that candidates have a
comprehensive understanding of real estate general knowledge and federal regulation topics. They measure whether
candidates have the knowledge, but more importantly, the skills and abilities to protect the public from day one as
a real estate licensee. Every test item is classified into one of three categories: knowledge, application, or analysis. A
knowledge item requires candidates to recall specific facts or definitions. An application item requires candidates to use
their knowledge and apply it to a situation. An analysis item requires candidates to use their knowledge and examine
a fact pattern in order to draw a conclusion or make a decision. Cognitive level breakdowns are included after the item
count for major topic areas. For example, if a major topic area has ten (10) items, the cognitive level item counts will
total to ten (10) items.

The national/general examination also contains five (5) pretest items that are not counted toward the score. These
items are used to gather statistics on performance and to help assess appropriateness for use on future examinations.
Because pretest items look exactly like items that are scored, candidates should answer all the items on the
examination.

I. REAL PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS, LEGAL 2. Private controls, restrictions,

DESCRIPTIONS, AND PROPERTY USE (SALES 11; and encroachments
6 KNOWLEDGE, 3 APPLICATION, 2 ANALYSIS) a. Covenants, conditions, and restrictions
(CC&Rs), HOAs
A. Real property vs. personal property (3 items)
b. Easements
1. Fixtures, trade fixtures, emblements c. Licenses and encroachments
2. Attachment, severance, and bill of sale
II. FORMS OF OWNERSHIP, TRANSFER, AND
B. Characteristics of real property (2 items)
RECORDING OF TITLE (SALES 9; 5 KNOWLEDGE,
1. Economic characteristics 2 APPLICATION, 2 ANALYSIS)
a. Scarcity
b. Modification / Improvement A. Ownership, estates, rights, and interests
c. Permanence of Investment / Fixity (5 items)
d. Area Preference / Situs 1. Forms of ownership
2. Physical characteristics 2. Freehold estate
a. Immobility a. Fee simple absolute
b. Indestructibility b. Fee simple defeasible, determinable, and
c. Non-homogeneity / Uniqueness condition subsequent
c. Life estate
C. Legal descriptions (3 items) d. Bundle of rights
1. Methods used to describe real property 3. Leasehold estates and types of leases
2. Survey a. Estate for years and from period to period
D. Public and private land use controls – (periodic estate)
encumbrances (3 items) b. Estate at will and estate at sufferance
1. Public controls – governmental powers c. Gross, net, percentage leases, etc.
a. Police power, eminent domain, 4. Liens and lien priority
taxation, escheat 5. Air, surface and sub-surface rights
b. Zoning ordinances

National/General Exam Content Outline for Salespersons Outlines 01

 B. Deed, title, transfer of title, and recording of 6. Statute of Frauds
title (4 items) 7. Electronic contracts and digital signatures
1. Elements of a valid deed 8. Time is of the essence
2. Types of deeds
D. Sales contract (2 items)
3. Title transfer
1. Offer and counteroffer
a. Voluntary alienation
2. Earnest money and liquidated damages
b. Involuntary alienation
3. Equitable title
4. Recording the title
4. Contingencies
a. Constructive and actual notice
b. Title abstract and chain of title 5. Disputes and breach of contract
c. Marketable title and cloud on title 6. Option contract and installment sales contract
d. Attorney title opinion, quiet title lawsuit, and E. Types of agency and licensee-client
title insurance relationships (2 items)

III. PROPERTY VALUE AND APPRAISAL (SALES 11; F. Creation and termination of agency (2 items)
6 KNOWLEDGE, 3 APPLICATION, 2 ANALYSIS)
G. Licensee obligations to parties of a transaction
A. Concept of value (4 items) (3 items)
1. Market value vs. market price
V. REAL ESTATE PRACTICE (SALES 10; 5 KNOWLEDGE,
2. Characteristics of value 3 APPLICATION, 2 ANALYSIS)
3. Principles of value
A. Responsibilities of broker (2 items)
B. Appraisal process (2 items)
1. Practicing within scope of expertise
1. Purpose and steps to an appraisal
2. Unauthorized practice of law
2. Federal oversight of the appraisal process
B. Brokerage agreements between the broker
C. Methods of estimating value and Broker Price and principal (seller, buyer, landlord, or
Opinions (BPO) (5 items) tenant) (3 items)
1. Sales comparison approach (market data) 1. Seller representation – Types of listing
2. Cost approach agreements
a. Improvements and depreciation a. Exclusive right-to-sell and exclusive
b. Physical deterioration, functional, and agency listing
economic obsolescence b. Non-exclusive or open listing
c. Reproduction or replacement costs c. Net listing (conflict of interest)
3. Income approach d. Multiple listing service (MLS)
4. Gross rent and gross income multipliers 2. Buyer representation
5. Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) 3. Property management agreement
6. Broker Price Opinion (BPO) a. Accounting for funds
7. Assessed value and tax implications b. Property maintenance
c. Leasing property
IV. REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS AND AGENCY (SALES 16; d. Collecting rents and security deposits
7 KNOWLEDGE, 6 APPLICATION, 3 ANALYSIS) 4. Termination of agreements
5. Services, fees, and compensation
A. Types of contracts (1 item)
1. Express vs. implied C. Fair Housing (3 items)
2. Unilateral vs. bilateral 1. Equal opportunity in housing
2. Protected classes
B. Required elements of a valid contract (3 items)
3. Fair housing laws
1. Voluntary
4. Illegal practices, enforcement, and penalties
2. Agreement / Promise
5. Prohibited advertising
3. Legally competent parties
6. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
4. Lawful consideration
7. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
5. Legal act / Purpose
D. Risk management (2 items)
C. Contract performance (3 items)
1. Supervision
1. Executed vs. executory
2. Compliance with federal regulations; including
2. Valid vs. void
Privacy and Do Not Contact
3. Voidable vs. unenforceable
3. Vicarious liability
4. Breach of contract, rescission, and termination
4. Antitrust laws
5. Liquidated, punitive, or compensatory damages

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 5. Fraud and misrepresentation C. Federal Financing Regulations and Regulatory
6. Types of insurance Bodies (2 items)
a. Errors and Omissions 1. Truth-in-Lending and Regulation Z
b. General Liability 2. TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID)
a. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
VI. PROPERTY DISCLOSURES AND ENVIRONMENTAL b. Loan Estimate (LE)
ISSUES (SALES 9; 5 KNOWLEDGE, 3 APPLICATION, c. Closing Disclosure (CD)
1 ANALYSIS)
3. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
A. Property conditions and environmental issues a. Referrals
(5 items) b. Rebates
1. Hazardous substances 4. Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA
a. Lead-based paint 5. Mortgage fraud and predatory lending
b. Asbestos, radon, and mold
D. Settlement and closing the transaction
c. Groundwater contamination and (2 items)
underground storage tanks
d. Waste disposal sites and brownfields VIII. REAL ESTATE MATH CALCULATIONS (SALES 7;
e. Flood plains, flood zones, and flood insurance 4 APPLICATION, 3 ANALYSIS)
2. Clean Air and Water Acts
3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) A. Property area calculations (1 item)
a. Comprehensive Environmental Response, 1. Square footage
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) 2. Acreage total
b. Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization
B. Property valuation (1 item)
Act (SARA)
1. Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
c. Environmental site assessments (including
Phase I and II studies) and impact statements 2. Net Operating Income (NOI)
d. Wetlands protection 3. Capitalization rate
4. Equity in property
B. Environmental and property disclosure
obligations and liability (4 items) 5. Establishing a listing price
6. Assessed value and property taxes
VII. FINANCING AND SETTLEMENT (SALES 7;
C. Commission/compensation (1 item)
4 KNOWLEDGE, 2 APPLICATION, 1 ANALYSIS)
D. Loan financing costs (1 item)
A. Financing concepts and components (2 items)
1. Interest
1. Methods of financing
2. Loan to Value (LTV)
a. Mortgage financing – conventional and
3. Fees
non‑conventional loans
b. Seller financing – land contract/contract 4. Amortization, discount points, and
for deed prepayment penalties
2. Lien theory vs. title theory and deed of trust E. Settlement and closing costs (1 item)
3. Sources of financing (primary and secondary 1. Purchase price and down payment
mortgage markets, and seller financing) 2. Monthly mortgage calculations- principal,
4. Types of loans and loan programs interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI)
5. Mortgage clauses 3. Net to the seller
B. Lender Requirements (1 item) 4. Cost to the buyer
1. FHA requirements 5. Prorated items
2. VA requirements 6. Debits and credits
3. USDA Loan requirements and rural 7. Transfer tax and recording fee
development financing F. Investment (1 item)
4. Conventional requirements 1. Return on investment
5. Buyer qualification and Loan to Value (LTV) 2. Appreciation
6. Hazard and flood insurance 3. Depreciation
7. Private mortgage insurance (PMI) and mortgage 4. Tax implications on investment
insurance premium (MIP)
G. Property management calculations (1 item)
1. Property management and budget calculations
2. Tenancy and rental calculations

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 Notes on Math Calculations Real Estate General/National
Resources
The following information is NOT available at the test
center and SHOULD be memorized:
y Mastering Real Estate Principles, Gerald R.
y 43,560 square feet/acre Cortesi, Dearborn
y 5,280 feet/mile y Modern Real Estate Practice, Fillmore W. Galaty,
If a question requires the calculation of prorated Wellington J. Allaway, Robert C. Kyle, etc.,
amounts, the question will specify: Dearborn

y whether the calculation should be made on the y Principles of Real Estate Practice, Stephen
basis of 360 or 365 days a year; and/or Mettling, Performance Programs Company

y whether the day of closing belongs to the buyer y Property Management, Robert C. Kyle, Dearborn
or the seller for purposes of prorations y Real Estate Finance, J. Keith Baker and John P.
Where applicable, round off calculations using Wiedemer, OnCourse Learning Publishing
standard rounding rules. y Real Estate Fundamentals, Wade E. Gaddy,
Dearborn
y Real Estate Law, Charles J. Jacobus, OnCourse
Please note the content on the exam reflects the Learning Publishing
real estate industry as a whole and may not reflect y Real Estate Principal, Charles J. Jacobus,
any ongoing litigation or settlements. OnCourse Learning Publishing
y Real Estate Law, Elliot Klayman, Dearborn
y The Language of Real Estate, John E. Reilly,
Dearborn

Please refer to the publishers for

the most recent editions.

Pearson VUE does not endorse any particular

pre-licensing provider or study materials.

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 National/General Exam Content Outline
for Brokers
Effective: April 1, 2025

The national/general portion of the real estate exam is made up of eighty (80) scored items, which are distributed as
noted in the following content outline. Each section contains an overall item count and subtotals from each subsection.
For example, if a major topic area has three (3) subtopics and ten (10) items, the subtopics will contain the number of
items necessary to bring the total to ten (10) items.

In addition to building our real estate national/general exams to content specifications, Pearson VUE also builds our
general exams to cognitive level specifications. These cognitive level specifications confirm that candidates have a
comprehensive understanding of real estate general knowledge and federal regulation topics. They measure whether
candidates have the knowledge, but more importantly, the skills and abilities to protect the public from day one as
a real estate licensee. Every test item is classified into one of three categories: knowledge, application, or analysis. A
knowledge item requires candidates to recall specific facts or definitions. An application item requires candidates
to use their knowledge and apply it to a situation. An analysis item requires candidates to use their knowledge and
examine a fact pattern in order to draw a conclusion or make a decision. Cognitive level breakdowns are included
after the item count for major topic areas. For example, if a major topic area has ten (10) items, the cognitive level item
counts will total to ten (10) items.

The national/general examination also contains five (5) pretest items that are not counted toward the score. These
items are used to gather statistics on performance and to help assess appropriateness for use on future examinations.
Because pretest items look exactly like items that are scored, candidates should answer all the items on the
examination.

I. REAL PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS, LEGAL 2. Private controls, restrictions,

DESCRIPTIONS, AND PROPERTY USE (BROKER 10; and encroachments
2 KNOWLEDGE, 5 APPLICATION, 3 ANALYSIS) a. Covenants, conditions, and restrictions
(CC&Rs), HOAs
A. Real property vs. personal property (3 Items)
b. Easements
1. Fixtures, trade fixtures, emblements c. Licenses and encroachments
2. Attachment, severance, and bill of sale
II. FORMS OF OWNERSHIP, TRANSFER, AND
B. Characteristics of real property (2 Items)
RECORDING OF TITLE (BROKER 8; 2 KNOWLEDGE,
1. Economic characteristics 3 APPLICATION, 3 ANALYSIS)
a. Scarcity
b. Modification / Improvement A. Ownership, estates, rights, and interests
c. Permanence of Investment / Fixity (4 Items)
d. Area Preference / Situs 1. Forms of ownership
2. Physical characteristics 2. Freehold estate
a. Immobility a. Fee simple absolute
b. Indestructibility b. Fee simple defeasible, determinable, and
c. Non-homogeneity / Uniqueness condition subsequent
c. Life estate
C. Legal descriptions (2 Items) d. Bundle of rights
1. Methods used to describe real property 3. Leasehold estates and types of leases
2. Survey a. Estate for years and from period to period
D. Public and private land use controls – (periodic estate)
encumbrances (3 Items) b. Estate at will and estate at sufferance
1. Public controls – governmental powers c. Gross, net, percentage leases, and etc.
a. Police power, eminent domain, 4. Liens and lien priority
taxation, escheat 5. Air surface and sub-surface rights
b. Zoning ordinances

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 B. Deed, title, transfer of title, and recording 6. Electronic contracts and digital signatures
of title (4 Items) 7. Statute of Frauds
1. Elements of a valid deed 8. Time is of the essence
2. Types of deeds
D. Sales contract (2 Items)
3. Title transfer
1. Offer and counteroffer
a. Voluntary alienation
2. Earnest money and liquidated damages
b. Involuntary alienation
3. Equitable title
4. Recording the title
4. Contingencies
a. Constructive and actual notice
b. Title abstract and chain of title 5. Disputes and breach of contract
c. Marketable title and cloud on title 6. Option contract and installment sales contract
d. Attorney title opinion, quiet title lawsuit, and E. Types of agency and licensee-client
title insurance relationships (2 Items)

III. PROPERTY VALUE AND APPRAISAL (BROKER 10; F. Creation and termination of agency (2 Items)
2 KNOWLEDGE, 4 APPLICATION, 4 ANALYSIS)
G. Licensee obligations to parties of a transaction
A. Concept of value (3 Items) (2 Items)
1. Market value vs. market price
V. REAL ESTATE PRACTICE (BROKER 12;
2. Characteristics of value 5 KNOWLEDGE, 5 APPLICATION, 2 ANALYSIS)
3. Principles of value
A. Responsibilities of broker (3 Items)
B. Appraisal process (3 Items)
1. Practicing within scope of expertise
1. Purpose and steps to an appraisal
2. Unauthorized practice of law
2. Federal oversight of the appraisal process
B. Brokerage agreements between the broker
C. Methods of estimating value and Broker Price and principal (seller, buyer, landlord, or
Opinions (BPO) (4 Items) tenant) (3 Items)
1. Sales comparison approach (market data) 1. Seller representation – Types of listing
2. Cost approach agreements
a. Improvements and depreciation a. Exclusive right-to-sell and exclusive
b. Physical deterioration, functional, and agency listing
economic obsolescence b. Non-exclusive or open listing
c. Reproduction or replacement costs c. Net listing (conflict of interest)
3. Income approach d. Multiple listing service (MLS)
4. Gross rent and gross income multipliers 2. Buyer representation
5. Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) 3. Property management agreement
6. Broker Price Opinion (BPO) a. Accounting for funds
7. Assessed value and tax implications b. Property maintenance
c. Leasing property
IV. REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS AND AGENCY (BROKER d. Collecting rents and security deposits
15; 3 KNOWLEDGE, 6 APPLICATION, 6 ANALYSIS) 4. Termination of agreements
5. Services, fees, and compensation
A. Types of contracts (2 Items)
1. Express vs. implied C. Fair Housing (3 Items)
2. Unilateral vs. bilateral 1. Equal opportunity in housing
2. Protected classes
B. Required elements of a valid contract (3 Items)
3. Fair housing laws
1. Voluntary
4. Illegal practices, enforcement, and penalties
2. Agreement / Promise
5. Prohibited advertising
3. Legally competent parties
6. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
4. Lawful consideration
7. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
5. Legal act / Purpose
D. Risk management (3 Items)
C. Contract performance (2 Items)
1. Supervision
1. Executed vs. executory
2. Compliance with federal regulations; including
2. Valid vs. void
Privacy and Do Not Contact
3. Voidable vs. unenforceable
3. Vicarious liability
4. Breach of contract, rescission, and termination
4. Antitrust laws
5. Liquidated, punitive, or compensatory damages

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 5. Fraud and misrepresentation 2. TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID)
6. Types of insurance a. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
a. Errors and Omissions b. Loan Estimate (LE)
b. General Liability c. Closing Disclosure (CD)
3. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
VI. PROPERTY DISCLOSURES AND ENVIRONMENTAL a. Referrals
ISSUES (BROKER 9; 4 KNOWLEDGE, b. Rebates
3 APPLICATION, 2 ANALYSIS)
4. Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA
A. Property conditions and environmental issues 5. Mortgage fraud and predatory lending
(5 Items)
D. Settlement and closing the transaction
1. Hazardous substances (2 Items)
a. Lead-based paint
b. Asbestos, radon, and mold VIII. REAL ESTATE MATH CALCULATIONS (BROKER 8;
c. Groundwater contamination and 3 APPLICATION, 5 ANALYSIS)
underground storage tanks
d. Waste disposal sites and brownfields A. Property area calculations (1 Item)
e. Flood plains, flood zones, and flood insurance 1. Square footage
2. Clean Air and Water Acts 2. Acreage total
3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) B. Property valuation (2 Items)
a. Comprehensive Environmental Response, 1. Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
2. Net Operating Income (NOI)
b. Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization
Act (SARA) 3. Capitalization rate
c. Environmental site assessments (including 4. Gross rent multiplier
Phase I and II studies) and impact statements 5. Gross income multiplier
d. Wetlands protection 6. Equity in property
B. Environmental and property disclosure 7. Establishing a listing price
obligations and liability (4 Items) 8. Assessed value and property taxes
C. Commission/compensation (1 Item)
VII. FINANCING AND SETTLEMENT (BROKER 8;
3 KNOWLEDGE, 3 APPLICATION, 2 ANALYSIS) D. Loan financing costs (1 Item)
1. Interest
A. Financing concepts and components (2 Items)
2. Loan to Value (LTV)
1. Methods of financing
3. Fees
a. Mortgage financing – conventional and
non‑conventional loans 4. Amortization, discount points, and
b. Seller financing – land contract/contract prepayment penalties
for deed E. Settlement and closing costs (1 item)
2. Lien theory vs. title theory and deed of trust 1. Purchase price and down payment
3. Sources of financing (primary and secondary 2. Monthly mortgage calculations- principal,
mortgage markets, and seller financing) interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI)
4. Types of loans and loan programs 3. Net to the seller
5. Mortgage clauses 4. Cost to the buyer
B. Lender Requirements (2 Items) 5. Prorated items
1. FHA requirements 6. Debits and credits
2. VA requirements 7. Transfer tax and recording fee
3. USDA loan requirements and rural F. Investment (1 Item)
development financing
1. Return on investment
4. Conventional requirements
2. Appreciation
5. Buyer qualification and Loan to Value (LTV)
3. Depreciation
6. Hazard and flood insurance
4. Tax implications on investment
7. Private mortgage insurance (PMI) and mortgage
insurance premium (MIP) G. Property management calculations (1 Item)
1. Property management and budget calculations
C. Federal Financing Regulations and
Regulatory Bodies (2 Items) 2. Tenancy and rental calculations
1. Truth-in-Lending and Regulation Z

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 Notes on Math Calculations Real Estate
General/National Resources
The following information is NOT available at the test
center and SHOULD be memorized:
y Mastering Real Estate Principles, Gerald R.
y 43,560 square feet/acre Cortesi, Dearborn
y 5,280 feet/mile y Modern Real Estate Practice, Fillmore W. Galaty,
If a question requires the calculation of prorated Wellington J. Allaway, Robert C. Kyle, etc.,
amounts, the question will specify: Dearborn

y whether the calculation should be made on the y Principles of Real Estate Practice, Stephen
basis of 360 or 365 days a year; and/or Mettling, Performance Programs Company

y whether the day of closing belongs to the buyer y Property Management, Robert C. Kyle, Dearborn
or seller for the purposes of prorations. y Real Estate Finance, J. Keith Baker and John P
Where applicable, round off calculations using Wiedemer, OnCourse Learning Publishing
standard rounding rules. y Real Estate Fundamentals, Wade E. Gaddy,
Dearborn
y Real Estate Law, Charles J. Jacobus, OnCourse
Please note the content on the exam reflects the Learning Publishing
real estate industry as a whole and may not reflect y Real Estate Law, Elliot Klayman, Dearborn
any ongoing litigation or settlements.
y The Language of Real Estate, John W. Reilly,
Dearborn

Please refer to the publishers for

the most recent editions.

Pearson VUE does not endorse any particular

pre-licensing provider or study materials.

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 Rhode Island State Content Outline
for Sales and Broker Exams
Effective: August 15, 2022

The Rhode Island state examination consists of fifty (50) scored items for the salesperson examination and sixty (60)
scored items for broker examination. Both examinations also contain 10 pretest items. These pretest items are not
identified on the examination and will not affect the candidate’s score in any way.

I. DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER LICENSING IV. ADDITIONAL TOPICS

LAW (SALES: 2 QUESTIONS, 4%; (SALES: 18 QUESTIONS, 36%;
BROKER: 2 QUESTIONS, 3%) BROKER: 18 QUESTIONS, 30%)
A. Powers and authority of the Department of A. Fair Housing Practice Act RIGL 34-37-1
Business Regulation
B. Landlord-Tenant Law RIGL 34-18-1
B. Rhode Island Real Estate Commission
C. Agricultural Functions of Department of
Environmental Management RIGL 2-1-5 to 2-1-27
II. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
(SALES: 6 QUESTIONS, 12%; D. Fire Safety Code – General Provisions
BROKER: 6 QUESTIONS, 10%) RIGL 23-28.1

A. Activities requiring a license E. Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS)

RIGL 5-20.8-2
B. Status of license
F. Cesspool Act RIGL 23-19.15
1. Transfer, renewal, lapsed
2. Continuing Education G. Sale of Real Property by Non-residents-
Withholding Requirements RIGL 44-30-71.3
C. Eligibility for licensing
H. Lead Disclosure 216-RICR-50-15-3
1. Real Estate Recovery Account
2. Errors and omissions insurance I. Real Estate Sales Disclosure RIGL 5-20.8
3. Other Requirements J. Condominium Sales RIGL 34-36-1.1
K. Relationships in Residential Real Estate
III. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING THE Transactions RIGL 5-20.6
ACTIVITIES OF LICENSEES
(SALES: 24 QUESTIONS, 48%; V. BROKER ONLY (BROKER: 12 QUESTIONS, 20%)
BROKER: 22 QUESTIONS, 37%)
A. Place of business
A. Advertising
B. Office Policies & Procedures
B. Broker/salesperson relationship
1. Record keeping
C. Commissions 2. Broker Supervision
D. Disclosure 3. Additional responsibilities
1. Conflict of interest C. Commingling
2. Material disclosure
D. Escrow accounts
E. Handling of documents
E. License required for ownership RIGL 5-20.5-27
F. Handling of monies
F. Investigations, hearings, and appeals
G. Listings and purchase and sales agreements
G. Sanctions
H. Unfair inducements
I. Unauthorized practice of law
J. General obligations of licensees

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Candidates may visit https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/ri/realestate.html
or call (800) 274-8922 to make an exam reservation.

TEST CENTER LOCATIONS

LOCATION* SCHEDULE*

East Providence, RI Tuesday through Thursday, Saturday

Worcester, MA 3-4 weekdays per week and Saturday

Boston (Back Bay), MA 3-4 weekdays per week and Saturday

Woburn, MA Tuesday through Saturday

North Dartmouth, MA Wednesday through Saturday

*Locations and schedules are subject to change. Candidates may take the exam at any national test center at
no additional charge. Locations and schedules are subject to change.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Available in English or Spanish
PRETEST EXAM TIME
LICENSE TYPE EXAMINATION REQUIRED EXAM FEE
QUESTIONS QUESTIONS ALLOTTED

RI Sales - National Part $50 5 80 2.5 Hours

Salesperson
RI Sales - State Part $50 10 50 1.5 Hours

RI Broker - National Part $50 5 80 2.5 Hours

Broker
RI Broker - State Part $50 10 50 1.5 Hours

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