Indiana
Indiana Real Estate Exam: Complete 2026 Prep Guide
Indiana's real estate broker exam covers national content plus IN-specific topics under the Indiana Real Estate Commission. The first-time pass rate is around 65%. Indiana uses 'broker' as the entry-level licensing title.
Indiana Exam Requirements at a Glance
Pre-licensing education: 90 hours
Exam provider: PSI Services
Exam format: 125 questions — 80 national + 45 Indiana state-specific
Time limit: 4 hours
Passing score: 75% on each portion (must pass both)
Exam fee: approximately $53
License title: broker (entry-level; managing broker is supervisor)
Age requirement: 18 years old
Confirm current rules with the Indiana Real Estate Commission (within IPLA).
What Makes Indiana Different
Indiana uses 'broker' as the entry-level title (similar to Colorado, Illinois, Washington, North Carolina). The Sales Disclosure Form is unique to Indiana and required for most property transfers — it captures specific information for tax assessment purposes. Indiana is a judicial foreclosure state.
Indiana-Specific Topics You Must Know
These appear on the state portion and are not covered by generic national prep materials.
Indiana Real Estate Commission — operates within Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA).
Indiana Code Title 25, Article 34.1 — real estate licensing law.
Sales Disclosure Form — unique IN form required for property transfers (used for tax assessment).
Residential Real Estate Sales Disclosure — required disclosure for residential sales.
Trust account rules — IPLA-mandated procedures for earnest money handling.
Foreclosure — Indiana is a judicial foreclosure state.
Property tax — Indiana uses 'true tax value' for assessment with caps under Senate Bill 1.
Continuing education — 12 hours per 3-year cycle (managing brokers: 24 hours).
Study Plan for the Indiana Exam
Week 1: Diagnostic + national content. Strong on contracts, finance, agency.
Week 2: National continued — property ownership, fair housing, valuation, math. Target 75%+.
Week 3: IN law — IPLA rules, IC 25-34.1, Sales Disclosure Form, residential disclosure. 45+ IN practice questions.
Week 4: Full-length timed practice exams. Review missed questions. Target 78%+.
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Indiana Exam FAQ
What is Indiana's Sales Disclosure Form?
A unique IN form filed for nearly all property transfers. Captures sale price, financing terms, and other data used by county assessors for tax assessment.
Why is Indiana broker-only at entry level?
Indiana reformed its license tiers, eliminating the salesperson title. Entry-level licensees are 'brokers' working under a 'managing broker' (the supervisor).
Is Indiana a judicial foreclosure state?
Yes. Indiana requires foreclosures to be processed through the court system.
What is IPLA?
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency — the umbrella body that includes the Indiana Real Estate Commission and other professional licensing boards.
Does Indiana require fingerprinting?
Yes. Indiana requires fingerprinting and a state/FBI background check before licensure.