Free RI RE Salesperson Exam Prep
Rhode Island Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam
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Master RI License Law and DBR Rules (RIGL § 5-20.5)You are here
Study DBR/Division of Commercial Licensing authority, Real Estate Commission structure (9 members), license types, 45-hour + 3-hour pre-license requirements, exam format (80 national + 50 state, scaled 70 passing), $50/section fee, 24-hour biennial CE, E&O insurance requirement, Recovery Account, advertising rules, cease-and-desist, discipline process, and unlicensed activity.
Master RI Agency Law (RIGL § 5-20.6)
Focus on Rhode Island's unique agency structure: default Transaction Facilitator (no advocacy), Designated Client Representative (DCR, full fiduciary duties), and Neutral Dual Facilitator (both parties, neutral). Learn the Mandatory Relationship Disclosure (MRD) form requirements, principal broker supervision obligations, escrow handling, confidentiality after relationship termination, and all-offer presentation duty.
Study RI Property Law and Special Topics
Learn RI Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (1-month deposit cap, 20-day return), RI conveyance tax ($2.30/$500 calculation), municipal land evidence records at city/town clerk, tenancy by the entirety, expanded RI fair housing protections (lawful source of income/Section 8, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status), Lead Hazard Mitigation Act, and the 2026 Human Trafficking Prevention Notice Act.
Review National Real Estate Principles
Cover property ownership, contracts, financing (FHA/VA/conventional, RESPA, TRID, PMI), federal fair housing (7 protected classes), valuation methods, closing procedures, title transfer, and real estate math.
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Simulate the 4-hour exam with full 130-question practice sets (80 national + 50 state). Target scaled score of 70 on each portion independently.
Can You Take the RI RE Salesperson Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must affiliate with a licensed principal broker to activate salesperson license
- •All RI licensees must maintain E&O (Errors & Omissions) insurance — mandatory under RIGL § 5-20.5-25
- •Biennial license renewal: 24 hours of CE required per 2-year cycle
- •RI uses 'Principal Broker' (not Designated Broker) and 'Recovery Account' (not Recovery Fund)
- •Default agency relationship under RIGL § 5-20.6 is Transaction Facilitator — Mandatory Relationship Disclosure (MRD) form must be signed to create client relationship
- •RI Fair Housing adds: sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful source of income (Section 8), and military status beyond the 7 federal classes
- •Municipal recording at city/town clerk (NOT county recorder — RI is not county-based)
- •RI conveyance tax: $2.30 per $500 (or fraction thereof) of sale price
- •New 2026: Human Trafficking Prevention Notice and Training Act (RIGL § 5-14.1-1) — required for all real estate licensees
RI RE Salesperson Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8-12 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Candidates who fail one section may retake only that section. Each retake requires a new registration and $50 fee through Pearson VUE.
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What You'll Study
4 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Chapter 1: Rhode Island Real Estate Commission & Licensing
3 sections
Chapter 2: Agency Relationships & Disclosures
3 sections
Chapter 3: Rhode Island Contracts & Property Law
3 sections
Chapter 4: Trust Accounts & License Violations
2 sections
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RI RE Salesperson Exam Details
Rhode Island Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Exam
Administered by RI Department of Business Regulation (DBR) / Pearson VUE
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official RI Department of Business Regulation (DBR) / Pearson VUE content outline
DBR/Division of Commercial Licensing authority under RIGL § 5-20.5, Real Estate Commission (9 members), 45-hr + 3-hr lead hazard pre-license, exam format (80 national + 50 state, scaled 70 passing, $50/portion), 24-hr biennial CE, E&O insurance (all licensees), Recovery Account, advertising rules, discipline, commingling vs. conversion, unlicensed activity prohibition
RIGL § 5-20.6 agency law: three types (Transaction Facilitator default, DCR full fiduciary, Neutral Dual Facilitator), MRD form at first substantive contact, principal broker supervision, escrow rules (RIGL § 5-20.5-26), confidentiality after termination, all-offer presentation, compensation through principal broker only, LLC licensing
Landlord/Tenant Act (1 month deposit, 20-day return), conveyance tax ($2.30/$500), municipal land evidence records (city/town clerk), tenancy by the entirety, broader RI fair housing (sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful source of income/Section 8, military status), Lead Hazard Mitigation Act, Human Trafficking Act (2026, RIGL § 5-14.1-1), CRMC coastal regulation
Property ownership, contracts, financing (FHA/VA/conventional, RESPA, TRID, PMI, 1031 exchange), federal fair housing, title transfer, valuation methods, real estate math (prorations, cap rate, NOI, LTV)
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What's Next After the RI RE Salesperson?
After passing the RI RE Salesperson, you can pursue these career paths
Real Estate Salesperson (National)
Master national real estate concepts
Rhode Island Broker License
Advance to broker with experience and additional education
NMLS / MLO
Add mortgage loan originator authority
RI RE Salesperson Exam FAQ
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