New Jersey
New Jersey Real Estate Exam: Complete 2026 Prep Guide
New Jersey's real estate salesperson exam covers both national content and NJ-specific law including the unique 3-day attorney review period that applies to most residential contracts. The first-time pass rate is around 65%.
New Jersey Exam Requirements at a Glance
Pre-licensing education: 75 hours
Exam provider: PSI Services
Exam format: 110 questions — 80 national + 30 New Jersey state-specific
Time limit: 4 hours
Passing score: 70% on each portion (must pass both)
Exam fee: approximately $45
License title: salesperson (under sponsoring broker)
Age requirement: 18 years old
Confirm current rules with the NJ Real Estate Commission (REC).
What Makes New Jersey Different
New Jersey's most distinctive feature is the 3-day attorney review period: after a residential contract is signed by both parties, either party's attorney has 3 business days to disapprove or modify the contract. This shapes how NJ agents handle offers and contingencies. NJ is also a judicial foreclosure state, meaning foreclosures must go through the court system.
New Jersey-Specific Topics You Must Know
These appear on the state portion and are not covered by generic national prep materials.
NJ Real Estate Commission — structure, powers, and disciplinary authority over licensees.
Attorney Review Period — 3 business days after contract execution for either party's attorney to disapprove or modify. Heavily tested.
Consumer Information Statement (CIS) — required disclosure of agency relationships at first contact.
Property Condition Disclosure Statement — required for most residential sales.
NJ Lead-Based Paint Disclosure — applies to pre-1978 properties.
Megan's Law disclosure — sellers must disclose if known sex offenders live nearby (with specific framing).
Judicial foreclosure — NJ requires court action for foreclosure. Process is slow (often 12–24+ months).
Realty Transfer Fee — NJ's tax on property transfers, calculated on sale price tier.
Study Plan for the New Jersey Exam
Week 1: Diagnostic + national content. NJ's 80 national questions cover contracts, finance, agency, and property ownership.
Week 2: NJ-specific law — REC rules, Attorney Review, CIS, disclosures. The 30 state questions are heavily weighted toward licensee conduct rules.
Week 3: Real estate math + full-length practice. Target 70%+ on each portion.
Week 4: Review missed questions, take 2 more full-length timed exams, aim for 75%+.
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New Jersey Exam FAQ
What is the NJ attorney review period?
After a residential contract is signed by both parties, either side's attorney has 3 business days to disapprove or modify the contract. The contract becomes binding only after the period expires without disapproval.
Does NJ require fingerprinting?
Yes. NJ requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check before issuing a salesperson license.
Is NJ a judicial foreclosure state?
Yes. NJ requires foreclosures to be processed through the court system, which makes the process longer than non-judicial states.
Do I need to pass both portions separately?
Yes. NJ requires 70% on the national portion AND 70% on the state portion. Failing one means a single-portion retake.
What's the Realty Transfer Fee?
NJ's tax on property transfers. The fee is calculated based on the sale price using a tiered schedule, paid by the seller at closing.