How to Pass the Delaware Real Estate Exam in 2026

The Delaware real estate salesperson exam is administered by Pearson VUE for the Delaware Real Estate Commission (DREC). The exam presents 120 scored items and 15 unscored pretest items over four hours, so a focused study plan matters more than trying to memorize a stale question count or pass-rate statistic.

Step 1: Complete the 99-Hour Pre-License Requirement

Delaware requires a 99-hour approved salesperson prelicensing course before you take the required examination portions. Complete the course, obtain the original school certificate, and bring that original certificate to the exam.

The course and exam process cover national real estate principles and practices plus Delaware laws, rules, and regulations. Confirm current course and licensure requirements with the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) before you schedule.

Step 2: Know the Exam Format

You must pass the required General and Delaware portions. If you fail one portion, you may retake only the failed portion if you do so within one year of completing the required prelicensing education. You must wait 24 hours before making a reexamination reservation. If both parts are not passed in 3 or fewer attempts, you must retake the prelicensing course.

Step 3: Master the National Content Areas

The scored General portion covers national real estate principles and practices, including:

Step 4: Focus on Delaware-Specific Content

The scored Delaware portion has 40 items. Review the topics expressly listed in the current Delaware state outline, including:

Use the current Candidate Handbook and Delaware state outline as your study map. Do not assume that broker-only escrow-account topics are salesperson topics.

Step 5: Build Your Study Plan

Study property ownership, land use controls, and transfer of title. Complete at least 100 practice questions on these topics.

Focus on loan types, qualification ratios, approaches to value, and real estate math. Do not skip math simply because the exam also tests legal and practice topics.

Study fiduciary duties, agency relationships, contract law, and purchase agreements.

Dedicate this entire week to Delaware-specific content. Study the Commission powers, disclosures, licensing rules, broker-salesperson relationships, and other topics in the current state outline.

Take 4-5 full-length timed practice exams and review every wrong answer. Use your practice results to identify weak areas before scheduling your real exam.

Step 6: Study Strategies That Work

Step 7: Exam Day Preparation

Complete your prelicensing education, then schedule directly with Pearson VUE. Bring your original school certificate to the exam. The current handbook lists Delaware test centers in Dover and Newark, along with nearby out-of-state locations. Locations and schedules may change, so confirm the available center when you reserve.

After passing the required exam portions, apply for your salesperson license through DELPROS. The current initial Salesperson application fee is $149. The application requires a Statement of Broker of Record signed by the employing Delaware-licensed broker of record.