How many questions are on the Wisconsin real estate exam?▼
The Wisconsin real estate salesperson exam has 140 scored questions plus 5-10 unscored pretest items mixed in, and you have 4 hours to complete it. Unlike most states, Wisconsin uses a single state-specific exam rather than separate national and state portions.
What is the passing score for the Wisconsin real estate exam?▼
You need a scaled score of 75 on a 0-100 scale. This is an equated scaled score, not a raw 75% - Pearson VUE explicitly notes the number does not represent the percentage or count of questions answered correctly.
How much does the Wisconsin real estate exam cost?▼
The exam fee is $65 per attempt, paid to Pearson VUE at the time of reservation (non-refundable and non-transferable). The initial license application fee to DSPS is $60 (reduced from $75 in July 2021).
How many hours of pre-license education are required in Wisconsin?▼
Wisconsin requires a 72-hour pre-license program for salesperson candidates from a DSPS-approved school. Alternatives include 10 semester-hour college credits in real estate or real estate law, or a Wisconsin law license. Broker candidates complete 72 additional hours.
What is DSPS and what role does it play in Wisconsin real estate licensing?▼
DSPS (Department of Safety and Professional Services) is the Wisconsin state agency that regulates real estate licenses. DSPS approves education providers, processes license applications, handles renewals, and enforces Wisconsin real estate laws. Their website is dsps.wi.gov.
How do I schedule the Wisconsin real estate exam?▼
The Wisconsin real estate exam is administered by Pearson VUE (not PSI). After completing your 72 hours of pre-license education, schedule at pearsonvue.com/wi/realestate or call (888) 204-6284, and pay the $65 fee when you reserve.
Is the Wisconsin real estate exam split into national and state portions?▼
No. Wisconsin administers one state-specific exam of 140 scored questions covering both general real estate principles and Wisconsin-specific law, forms, and practice. There is no separately scored national portion.
What is the retake policy for the Wisconsin real estate exam?▼
There is no limit on the number of attempts, but you must wait 24 hours before making a reservation to retake the exam, and you pay the $65 fee each time.
How long is a passing Wisconsin exam score valid?▼
You must submit your license application and required documentation to DSPS before your examination score is one year old. DSPS also requires that your pre-license education was completed within four years before application.
Does Wisconsin require fingerprinting or a background check?▼
Wisconsin does not require fingerprinting. The license application includes questions about criminal convictions and pending charges (Form 2252), and DSPS reviews whether any offense substantially relates to real estate practice. You can optionally request a predetermination using Form 3085 before investing in education.
What are the Wisconsin real estate continuing education requirements?▼
Wisconsin requires 18 hours of approved continuing education per two-year licensing period, with renewal due December 14 of even-numbered years. CE is not required for the first partial biennium after you are initially licensed.
Can I use a calculator on the Wisconsin real estate exam?▼
An on-screen calculator is built into the exam. You may also bring a personal calculator only if it is silent, hand-held, non-printing, and has no alphabetic keypad - financial calculators are not permitted. Useful constants to memorize: 43,560 square feet per acre and 5,280 feet per mile.