Prepare for success on the Nevada Real Estate Salesperson Exam with comprehensive coverage of Nevada's permissive agency laws, disclosure requirements, and state-specific regulations. Note: Nevada uses Pearson VUE (not PSI) for exam administration.
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Nevada Real Estate Division (established 1947) oversees real estate licensing and regulation in Nevada.
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 645 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Exam Provider: Pearson VUE
Schedule Your Exam3230 East Flamingo Road, Suite 10, Las Vegas, NV 89121
View on Google MapsFree parking lot available. Easy access from Flamingo Road. Multiple testing centers throughout Las Vegas metro.
RTC Bus Route 202 (Flamingo) stops at Flamingo & Sandhill (0.3 miles). Frequent service during business hours.
Suite 10. Arrive 30 min early for check-in. IMPORTANT: As of July 29, 2025, must register with NV Division of Real Estate BEFORE scheduling exam. Two forms of ID required (one government photo ID). No electronic devices in testing room.
1997 Whitney Mesa Drive, Henderson, NV 89014
View on Google MapsFree parking available. Henderson location convenient for Southeast Las Vegas Valley residents.
RTC Bus Route 217 serves Henderson area. Check schedule for nearest stop.
Professional testing center. Arrive 30 min early. Valid photo ID mandatory. Calculator provided for exam - cannot bring your own. Nevada also offers OnVUE online testing option.
5370 Kietzke Lane, Suite 102, Reno, NV 89511
View on Google MapsFree parking lot. Easy access from Kietzke Lane. Multiple Reno locations available.
RTC RIDE Bus Routes 1, 11 serve Kietzke Lane area. Limited Sunday service.
Suite 102. Arrive 30 min before scheduled exam. Two IDs required. Register with NV Real Estate Division first (as of July 2025). No personal items in testing room - secure lockers provided.
Additional testing centers available in: North Las Vegas, Sparks, Carson City, Pahrump
Salesperson: 120 hours
Broker: 64 hours
Salesperson: 120 hours total (45 hrs Principles, 45 hrs Law including 18 hrs NV law, 15 hrs Contracts, 15 hrs Agency with 3 hrs broker/agent foundations + 3 hrs risk reduction). Broker-Salesperson: 64 semester college credits + 45-hour Broker Management course (NV-specific). Experience credit: 2 years = 16 college credits (except Broker Management & 18-hr NV law).
Exam Fee: $100
Application: $140
Fingerprinting: $45
$600-900 total (pre-license course $250-500 + exam $100 + license $140 + fingerprinting $45 + application fees)
Exam Window:
Exam results valid for 1 year from pass date for each portion. Must apply for license within 1 year of passing both portions.
Retake Policy:
No wait period between attempts. Can schedule immediately after failed attempt.
Background Check:
2-3 weeks via FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety
Based on student feedback and exam analysis, these are the most difficult topics on the Nevada exam:
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Nevada has permissive agency laws - allows various relationships including dual agency (unlike states like Colorado). Must understand: seller agent (represents seller only), buyer agent (represents buyer only), dual agent (represents both with consent), designated agent (firm dual, agents single). Disclosure timing critical: FIRST SUBSTANTIVE CONTACT.
Exam Weight: 30-35% of state exam - heavily tested
Study Tips:
Memorize: Nevada allows DUAL AGENCY with written consent. Disclosure at FIRST SUBSTANTIVE CONTACT. Designated agency = firm represents both, individual agents each represent one party exclusively. Study NRS 645.252 thoroughly. Practice scenarios: when is disclosure required? What must be disclosed in dual agency?
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Nevada has two license levels: salesperson (120 hours) and broker-salesperson (64 college credits + management course). CE required every 2 years (24 hours). Property managers need license if collecting rent. Must understand exemptions, renewal deadlines, inactive vs. active status, disciplinary grounds.
Exam Weight: 20-25% of state exam
Study Tips:
Memorize: Salesperson = 120 hours (45 principles, 45 law with 18 NV law, 15 contracts, 15 agency). Broker-Salesperson = 64 college credits + 45-hr Broker Management. CE: 24 hours / 2 years. Property manager = needs license if fees collected. Study NRS 645.230 (license requirements) and grounds for discipline.
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Nevada requires strict trust account compliance. Commingling = automatic grounds for discipline. Records must be kept 5 years (longer than many states' 3-year requirement). Broker-salesperson responsible for office trust accounts. Monthly reconciliation mandatory. Exam tests deposit timing, record retention, commingling scenarios.
Exam Weight: 15-18% of state exam
Study Tips:
Memorize: NO commingling (zero personal funds in trust account). Records kept 5 YEARS. Monthly reconciliation required. Earnest money deposit timing per contract terms. Study NRS 645.310 and NAC 645 trust account regulations. Focus on disciplinary scenarios: what constitutes trust account violation?
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: NAC 645 provides detailed regulations implementing NRS 645 statutes. Covers disclosure forms, advertising rules (broker name required), property management, prohibited conduct. Must know both NRS (statutes) and NAC (administrative regulations). Exam tests specific NAC provisions on agency disclosure, advertising, supervision.
Exam Weight: 15-18% of state exam
Study Tips:
Study NAC 645.605 (agency disclosure) and NAC 645.610 (licensee duties). Advertising must include broker's name. Property management agreements must be in writing. Focus on prohibited conduct scenarios. Know difference: NRS = statutes (law), NAC = regulations (implementation details).
Specific Topics:
Why It's Difficult: Nevada Fair Housing Law (NRS 118) mirrors federal Fair Housing Act but exam tests Nevada-specific application. Must understand protected classes, steering/blockbusting scenarios, reasonable accommodations. Scenario-based questions test judgment on discriminatory practices, advertising language, reasonable accommodation requests.
Exam Weight: 10-12% of state exam
Study Tips:
Study Nevada Fair Housing Law (NRS 118). Protected classes: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Disability, Familial Status, National Origin. Study advertising language rules: avoid references to protected classes. Focus on steering scenarios and reasonable accommodation requests. Know penalties for violations.
$70,000-$75,000 (entry-level with 1-3 years experience)
Avg First Year
$100,000-$115,000 (experienced agents), top performers: $200,000+
Experienced Agent
~25,000 active salesperson and broker-salesperson licenses
Active Licensees
10% projected growth (2024-2034), strong Las Vegas market driving demand, tourism and new resident influx
Job Growth
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Master these state-specific terms that frequently appear on the Nevada exam:
Nevada allows various agency relationships: seller agency, buyer agency, dual agency (with consent), designated agency, and transaction coordination. Broker may choose relationship type.
Importance: Very High - Nevada has permissive agency laws. Multiple relationship types allowed with proper disclosure.
Broker may represent both buyer and seller in same transaction IF both parties give informed written consent. Must disclose limitations on confidentiality and advocacy.
Importance: High - Legal in Nevada (unlike Colorado). Requires written informed consent from both parties. Must understand disclosure requirements.
Brokerage firm represents both parties, but assigns separate agents to buyer and seller. Each designated agent provides exclusive representation to their assigned client.
Importance: High - Alternative to dual agency. Firm has dual agency, but individual agents provide single agency to assigned party.
Required written disclosure of agency relationships. Must disclose at first substantive contact with seller or buyer. Explains available agency relationships.
Importance: Very High - Must provide at FIRST SUBSTANTIVE CONTACT. Explains seller agent, buyer agent, dual agent options. Timing tested heavily.
Higher license level requiring 64 college semester credits + 45-hour Broker Management course. Can supervise salespersons and operate brokerage.
Importance: Medium - Nevada has salesperson and broker-salesperson licenses. Different from other states' broker/salesperson terminology.
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