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The Iowa exam at a glance
PSI-administered exam for the Iowa Real Estate Commission. Salesperson: 80 national (120 min, 56 of 80 points to pass) + 40 Iowa (60 min, 28 of 40), 180 minutes combined, 70% each. Broker: 75 national scored items graded on an 80-point scale (60 of 80 points to pass) + 40 Iowa (30 of 40), also 180 minutes combined, 75% each — broker national items are scenario-based and some are worth more than one point, which is why 75 questions carry 80 points.
Salesperson exam
120questions
180 mintime limit
70%to pass
Two separately scored sections
Broker exam
115questions
180 mintime limit
75%to pass
Two separately scored sections
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The Real Estate Commission may investigate a licensee's actions upon its own motion or upon:
A verified written complaint from any person, if it presents a prima facie case
An anonymous unsigned tip received by telephone or e-mail from any member of the public
A request from a competing brokerage
Media coverage of the alleged conduct
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A verified written complaint from any person, if it presents a prima facie case — Section 543B.34 authorizes investigation on the Commission's own motion or upon a verified written complaint that, with any supporting evidence, makes out a prima facie case.
Source: Iowa Legislature, Iowa Code Chapter 543B
An applicant for an initial Iowa real estate salesperson or broker license must undergo:
A local police interview only
No background check of any kind whatsoever, for either a criminal or credit history review
A national criminal history check through the FBI
A credit check but not a criminal background check
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A national criminal history check through the FBI — Iowa law subjects initial broker and salesperson license applicants to a national criminal history check conducted through the FBI.
Iowa requires active real estate licensees, both salespersons and brokers, to maintain:
A surety bond in lieu of any insurance
Iowa is one of the few states with no insurance requirement at all
Homeowners insurance on their personal residence
Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance
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Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance — Iowa requires proof of Errors and Omissions insurance for all active real estate licensees as a condition of maintaining licensure.
Source: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
Iowa exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Iowa real estate salesperson exam?
The Iowa salesperson exam has 120 questions with a time limit of 180 minutes. You need 70% to pass.
What score do you need to pass the Iowa broker exam?
The Iowa broker exam requires 75% to pass, across 115 questions in 180 minutes.
Who administers the Iowa real estate exam?
The exam is administered by PSI. PSI-administered exam for the Iowa Real Estate Commission. Salesperson: 80 national (120 min, 56 of 80 points to pass) + 40 Iowa (60 min, 28 of 40), 180 minutes combined, 70% each. Broker: 75 national scored items graded on an 80-point scale (60 of 80 points to pass) + 40 Iowa (30 of 40), also 180 minutes combined, 75% each — broker national items are scenario-based and some are worth more than one point, which is why 75 questions carry 80 points.
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