How to Pass the Minnesota Real Estate Exam in 2026

The Minnesota real estate salesperson exam is administered by PSI and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The current exam has 130 scored questions and four hours divided between general and state portions.

Step 1: Complete the Minnesota Education Sequence

Minnesota requires 90 hours of approved education. Complete Course I before taking the exam. Courses II and III are required before licensure under the current Minnesota Commerce sequence.

Step 2: Know the Exam Format

If you fail one portion, follow the current PSI and Minnesota Commerce process to retake only the failed portion. Use current scheduling instructions for the applicable portion fee and appointment.

Step 3: Study the Official Content Areas

Use the current PSI outline for property ownership and land use, transfer of title, valuation and appraisal, financing and settlement, agency and fiduciary duties, contracts, fair housing, real estate math, Minnesota license law, Torrens and abstract/title systems, disclosures, and Minnesota human-rights requirements.

Step 4: Build a Focused Study Plan

Divide study time between the general and Minnesota-specific outlines. Use practice questions to find weak areas, review missed answers, and verify Minnesota-law details against current Commerce and PSI materials. Keep personal score targets and pacing goals separate from official exam requirements.

Step 5: Prepare for Licensing

Schedule through the current PSI Minnesota real estate registration flow and follow the live appointment instructions rather than a static city list.

Follow current PSI and Minnesota Commerce instructions for identification, arrival, materials, calculator, and score reporting. Complete Courses II and III and the remaining Commerce licensing steps before licensure.