Question 1
An owner's oddly shaped lot cannot fit a house within the required setback. Which should she ask the zoning board for?
The Utah real estate exam
Pearson VUE gives Utah's exam in two parts, 80 national and 50 Utah questions, in 4 hours. You need a scaled score of 70 on each.
| National portion | 80 scored questions, plus 5 unscored |
|---|---|
| State portion | 50 scored questions, plus 5 to 10 unscored |
| Time | 4 hours |
| To pass | A scaled score of 70 on each portion |
| Exam fee | $69, paid to Pearson VUE |
| Education first | 120 classroom hours of prelicensing |
Free 10-question national check
The national portion follows the same outline in every state. Answer ten questions and see how you do against a 70% target.
Question 2
Two siblings own a lake cabin as tenants in common, one with 70% and one with 30%. The 30% owner dies. What happens to her share?
Question 3
Which approach is most useful for valuing a new public library, which rarely sells and earns no rent?
Question 4
A seller orally agrees to sell her house and then changes her mind. Why can the buyer usually not enforce the deal?
Question 5
A seller signs an exclusive right-to-sell listing, then finds a buyer herself. Does the broker earn a commission?
Question 6
An agent mails owners warning that 'people of a different religion are moving in, so sell now before prices fall.' What is this?
Question 7
Federal lead-based paint disclosure rules apply to most housing built before which year?
Question 8
On a conventional loan, when must lenders end private mortgage insurance automatically, if the borrower is current?
Question 9
A buyer agrees to pay $340,000. The home appraises at $330,000. The lender will lend 80% of the price or the appraised value, whichever is less. How much cash must the buyer bring for the down payment?
Question 10
A home has a market value of $400,000 and is assessed at 25% of market value. The tax rate is 65 mills. What is the annual property tax?
Getting licensed in Utah
- Finish 120 hours of salesperson prelicensing education.
- Book the exam with Pearson VUE at least 24 hours ahead.
- Pass both portions; you leave with your score report.
- Get fingerprinted: book a Pearson VUE fingerprint appointment at Bountiful, Draper, Ogden or Orem, or use fingerprint cards elsewhere.
- Apply to the Division within 90 days of passing both portions.
What the Utah law questions cover
- Licensee practice: agency, disclosures, approved forms (15 to 17 questions)
- Licensing (8)
- Closing statements (6 to 8)
- Office procedures and trust accounts (4 to 5)
- Enforcement (4 to 5)
- Definitions and property management (3 each)
- The recovery fund and Utah topics such as water rights (1 to 3 each)
The math, step by step
Prorations and closing statements come up on every state’s exam. Both calculators show the steps an exam explanation would.
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Utah real estate exam?
130 scored: 80 national and 50 Utah questions, plus unscored pretest questions, in 4 hours.
What is a passing score on the Utah real estate exam?
A scaled score of 70 on each portion. A scaled score is not the number or percentage right.
How much does the Utah real estate exam cost?
$69, paid to Pearson VUE when you book.
How many hours of school do you need in Utah?
120 classroom hours of salesperson prelicensing education.
Pearson VUE: Utah real estate · Utah candidate handbook (PDF)