Authored by Casa Academy · Reviewed by Casa Academy editorial · Updated July 29, 2026 · Official sources checked July 29, 2026
Nevada Real Estate Practice Exam
Nevada licenses real estate salespersons through the Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED) and Pearson VUE. The computer-based exam has two independently scored sections that you take in one four-hour appointment. You must complete NRED-approved pre-licensing education, pay the examination fee through the NRED portal, and receive Authorization to Test before scheduling. Use this guide to confirm current exam logistics and Nevada-specific study priorities, then start the clearly labeled Florida demo in free practice while Casa Academy builds Nevada-specific question data.
Florida demo only: Casa Academy offers approved Florida pre-licensing and exam prep products. We do not sell NRED-approved Nevada pre-licensing courses. Free interactive practice uses Florida course questions only and does not replace Nevada-specific study materials or Pearson VUE state portion prep.
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Casa Academy offers approved Florida pre-licensing and exam prep products. We do not sell NRED-approved Nevada pre-licensing courses. Free interactive practice uses Florida course questions only and does not replace Nevada-specific study materials or Pearson VUE state portion prep.
Exam facts
- General portion
- 80 scored multiple-choice questions; 150 minutes; national real estate principles per Pearson VUE content outline effective April 1, 2025.
- Nevada state portion
- 40 scored multiple-choice questions; 90 minutes; NRED licensing law, agency, disclosures, and Nevada statutes.
- Passing standard
- 75% on the General portion (60/80) and 75% on the State portion (30/40) independently.
- Pre-licensing education
- 120 hours total for applicants beginning October 1, 2021: 45 hours Principles plus 45 hours Law with 18 hours Nevada law.
- NRED examination fees
- $100 combination when both portions are scheduled the same day; $100 per portion separately; same fee for each retake.
- Casa Academy interactive practice
- Temporary Florida pre-licensing demo with instant explanations (not Nevada Pearson VUE exam items).
Source: Pearson VUE handbook 092900
Source: Pearson VUE content outline 092901
Source: Pearson VUE score reporting section
Source: Pearson VUE handbook licensing requirements
Source: Pearson VUE examination fee chart
How the Nevada salesperson exam is structured
Nevada salesperson candidates take a General (national) section and a Nevada State section during one Pearson VUE appointment. The General portion includes 80 scored multiple-choice questions with 150 minutes allowed plus five to ten unscored pretest items. The Nevada State portion includes 40 scored multiple-choice questions with 90 minutes allowed plus five to ten unscored pretest items. You need at least 75% on the General portion (60 of 80 correct) and at least 75% on the State portion (30 of 40 correct) to pass. Each portion is scored independently, so a strong General result cannot offset a failing Nevada-law score. A built-in on-screen calculator is available for the salesperson exam; personal calculators are not permitted. Results display at the test center when you finish. Failing candidates receive a numeric score and diagnostic feedback; passing candidates receive pass reporting only.
What is on the Nevada real estate exam?
Pearson VUE splits the Nevada salesperson exam into a national real estate principles portion and a Nevada state law portion. Because each portion has its own 75% passing threshold, weak performance on either section fails the attempt regardless of the other score.
- General portion (80 scored items): property characteristics and legal descriptions, ownership and title transfer, valuation, contracts and agency, real estate practice and fair housing, property disclosures and environmental issues, financing and settlement, and real estate math per the national content outline effective April 1, 2025.
- Nevada state portion (40 scored items): NRED duties and disciplinary powers, licensing requirements and maintenance, agency relationships and duties owed, license practice and broker supervision, required disclosures, contracts and earnest money handling, and special topics including timeshares and common-interest communities.
- High-weight Nevada topics: Agency and duties owed (20%), license practice (24%), disclosures (20%), and contracts (23%) carry the heaviest weights on the 40-item state portion per the Nevada salesperson content outline effective January 15, 2025.
- Statute focus: Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 645 and Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 645 govern licensing, agency, disclosures, trust funds, advertising, and commission enforcement tested on the state section.
What are Nevada's real estate license requirements?
Nevada salesperson candidates must complete NRED education and background screening before Pearson VUE testing and finish license application steps after passing both portions. Review the current NRED forms and Pearson VUE handbook before applying because fees and hour requirements can change.
- Complete 120 hours of NRED-approved pre-licensing education for applicants beginning October 1, 2021: 45 hours Real Estate Principles plus 45 hours Real Estate Law with at least 18 hours of Nevada law (see NRED Form 502 for approved schools).
- Pay the examination fee through the NRED portal at red.prod.secure.nv.gov and receive Authorization to Test before Pearson VUE will schedule your appointment; exam fees are not collected at the test center.
- Complete fingerprint-based background screening through an approved fingerprint vendor (Form 619) before or alongside your licensing application.
- Pass both the General and Nevada State exam portions with at least 75% on each section, then submit Form 549 with passing exam results dated within the last 12 months.
- Pay the $125 salesperson license fee and provide proof of education when applying to NRED; submit the license application within 12 months of passing the examination.
- Examination fees ($100 combination when both portions are scheduled the same day, or $100 per portion separately) are paid to NRED; pre-licensing course tuition, fingerprint fees, and license fees are separate charges published in the Pearson VUE handbook and on red.nv.gov.
Study workflow Casa Academy recommends for Nevada
Read Pearson VUE publications 092900 and 092901 first, then drill national concepts such as contracts, agency, financing, and fair housing under timed conditions that respect the 150-minute General limit. Block separate study time for NRS Chapter 645 agency duties, residential and common-interest community disclosures, earnest money handling, advertising rules, and broker supervision because those topics dominate the 40-item state portion. If you pass one portion but fail the other, register again through NRED and retake only the failed section within twelve months. When you want interactive reps on Casa Academy today, open the free practice path labeled as a temporary Florida demo. Those items help you practice pacing and review explanations, but they do not replace Nevada statute study or NRED outline review.
Official sources
- Nevada Real Estate Division(NRED licensing authority)
- Pearson VUE Nevada Real Estate Candidate Handbook(Pearson VUE publication 092900)
- Pearson VUE Nevada Real Estate Content Outlines(Pearson VUE publication 092901)
- NRED exam registration portal(NRED online registration)
- Pearson VUE Nevada exam scheduling(Pearson VUE test-taker portal)
Related resources
- National practice exam hub
Compare state exam formats and start labeled free practice.
- Nevada licensing hub
Broader Nevada licensure context and next steps.
- Free Florida demo practice
Temporary Florida question set with instant explanations (not Nevada exam content).
- Exam prep course
Structured exam prep product for candidates with Florida course access.
Key terms
Frequently asked questions
What are Nevada's real estate license requirements?
You must complete 120 hours of NRED-approved pre-licensing education (45 hours Principles plus 45 hours Law with at least 18 hours of Nevada law for applicants beginning October 1, 2021), pay the examination fee through the NRED portal, complete fingerprint-based background screening, pass both Pearson VUE exam portions with at least 75% on each, and submit Form 549 with the $125 license fee within 12 months of passing. NRED publishes licensing forms and school lists on red.nv.gov.
How hard is the Nevada real estate exam?
Difficulty depends on your preparation, but the scope is demanding. The exam covers 80 scored General items and 40 scored Nevada State items across 240 minutes in one appointment, and each portion has its own 75% passing threshold. A practical study plan gives extra time to agency and duties owed, license practice, disclosures, and contracts because those four areas carry more than 85% of the weight on the 40-item state portion.
How many questions can you miss on the Nevada real estate exam?
Nevada uses independent 75% cutoffs on each portion. On the 80-item General section you may miss up to 20 questions (60 correct to pass). On the 40-item State section you may miss up to 10 questions (30 correct to pass). Failing either portion fails the attempt even if you exceed 75% on the other section. Pretest items may appear but do not count toward your score.
How many times can you take the Nevada real estate exam?
Candidates who pass one portion but fail the other may retake only the failed portion within twelve months of the first attempt. After twelve months without passing both portions, you must retake the entire examination and pay a new fee through NRED. Each retake costs the same as the initial examination. Register again at red.prod.secure.nv.gov before scheduling with Pearson VUE.
What is on the Nevada real estate exam?
Pearson VUE tests national real estate principles (property characteristics, ownership, valuation, contracts, agency, practice, disclosures, financing, and math) plus Nevada state law (NRED duties and enforcement, licensing requirements, agency relationships, license practice and advertising, required disclosures, contracts and earnest money, and special topics including timeshares). Confirm the latest outline weights in Pearson VUE publication 092901 before you schedule.
How much does the Nevada salesperson exam and license cost?
NRED charges $100 for the salesperson combination exam when both portions are scheduled the same day, or $100 per portion when taken separately. Each retake costs the same amount and is paid through the NRED portal before Pearson VUE scheduling. After passing both portions, the salesperson license application fee is $125 per the Pearson VUE handbook. Pre-licensing course tuition and fingerprint fees are separate charges.
Does Casa Academy offer Nevada-specific practice exam questions?
Not yet. Casa Academy currently provides a free interactive practice set built from Florida pre-licensing topics. It is clearly labeled as a Florida demo so Nevada candidates can build study habits without mistaking it for NRED exam content.
About Casa Academy
Casa Academy is an online Florida real estate school operating under Florida school license ZH1003169. We maintain this page against the DBPR sales associate checklist and Pearson VUE exam scheduling guidance.
If the state changes its application steps or exam scheduling, this page should change too. The current review date for this version is July 29, 2026.
Authority details
- Organization
- Casa Academy
- Florida school license
- ZH1003169
- Current review date
- July 29, 2026