Oregon
Oregon Real Estate Exam: Complete 2026 Prep Guide
Oregon's real estate broker exam covers national content plus OR-specific topics under the Oregon Real Estate Agency. The first-time pass rate is around 60%. Oregon uses 'broker' as the entry-level title.
Oregon Exam Requirements at a Glance
Pre-licensing education: 150 hours
Exam provider: PSI Services
Exam format: 130 questions — 80 national + 50 Oregon state-specific
Time limit: 4 hours
Passing score: 75% on each portion (must pass both)
Exam fee: approximately $75
License title: broker (entry-level; principal broker is supervisor)
Age requirement: 18 years old
Confirm current rules with the Oregon Real Estate Agency.
What Makes Oregon Different
Oregon's 150-hour pre-licensing is one of the longer requirements in the country. The Oregon Real Estate Agency (not a commission) regulates real estate. Oregon uses 'broker' as entry-level, with 'principal broker' as the supervisory title. Water rights and Oregon's unique land use planning system (statewide planning goals) make state content distinctive.
Oregon-Specific Topics You Must Know
These appear on the state portion and are not covered by generic national prep materials.
Oregon Real Estate Agency — structure, Real Estate Commissioner's authority.
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 696 — real estate licensing law.
Property Disclosure — Oregon Seller's Property Disclosure Statement required for most sales.
Trust account rules — strict OREA requirements.
Oregon Statewide Planning Goals — Oregon's land use planning framework affects development and disclosure.
Water rights — Oregon's prior appropriation system. Water rights can be conveyed separately from land.
Foreclosure — Oregon is a non-judicial foreclosure state under deed of trust.
Continuing education — 30 hours per 2-year cycle including 3 hours of core curriculum.
Study Plan for the Oregon 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: OR law — OREA rules, ORS Chapter 696, Property Disclosure, water rights, statewide planning. 50+ OR practice questions.
Week 4: Full-length timed practice exams. Review missed questions. Target 78%+.
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Oregon Exam FAQ
Why is Oregon's pre-licensing 150 hours?
Oregon requires 150 hours of pre-licensing education covering real estate principles, practices, finance, contracts, and Oregon-specific law. It's one of the longer requirements nationally.
What's a principal broker in Oregon?
The supervisory broker title in Oregon. Principal brokers oversee other brokers and have additional experience and education requirements.
Is Oregon a non-judicial foreclosure state?
Yes. Oregon uses deeds of trust and allows non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale).
Why are water rights tested?
Oregon uses a prior appropriation water rights system. Water rights can be owned, sold, and transferred separately from land. Disclosure of water rights status affects property value.
What are statewide planning goals?
Oregon's land use planning framework requires local jurisdictions to adopt comprehensive plans consistent with 19 statewide goals. Affects development, urban growth boundaries, and disclosure.