How to Pass the Hawaii Real Estate Exam in 2026

The Hawaii real estate salesperson exam is administered by PSI and regulated by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HREC). The combined examination has 130 scored items and 240 minutes of testing time.

Step 1: Complete the 60-Hour Pre-License Requirement

Hawaii requires 60 hours of HREC-approved pre-license education. Your school must complete the current eligibility process before you schedule with PSI.

Step 2: Complete the PSI Eligibility Review

Use the current HREC/DCCA and PSI instructions for document upload and eligibility review before scheduling. Do not schedule until PSI confirms that your current education or equivalency documentation has been reviewed.

Step 3: Know the Exam Format

The exam is divided into Uniform and Hawaii portions. If you pass one portion and fail the other, the passed portion can be preserved while you retake the failed portion within the supported two-year window while your education or equivalency remains valid. After that window, follow current HREC/PSI instructions for retaking both portions.

Step 4: Master the Official Content Areas

Use the current PSI outline for the Uniform portion, including property ownership and land use controls, transfer of title, valuation and appraisal, financing and settlement, agency and fiduciary duties, contracts, fair housing, and real estate math.

Use the current Hawaii outline for the state portion, including the Hawaii Condominium Property Act, leasehold and fee-simple ownership, the Land Court and Regular systems, Special Management Area permits, agricultural land use, and Hawaii disclosures.

Step 5: Build Your Study Plan

Divide study time between the Uniform and Hawaii outlines. Use practice questions to identify weak areas, review missed answers, and give dedicated attention to calculations and Hawaii-specific requirements.

Step 6: Exam Day Preparation

Current Hawaii delivery supports PSI test centers and remote proctoring. Use the current PSI booking flow to confirm the available delivery option, appointment requirements, and location rather than relying on a static center list.

Bring only the identification, calculator, note materials, and other items that the current PSI bulletin requires or permits. Follow PSI's current arrival and score-reporting instructions for your appointment.

After passing, follow the current HREC instructions for the license application and sponsoring-broker requirements.