What the Nevada broker exam tests, how it is scored, and 89 broker-track practice questions with cited sources.
Nevada broker exam format
Pearson VUE-administered exam for the Nevada Real Estate Division — 80 national + 40 Nevada questions in 4 hours, 75% required on each portion independently.
Broker exam
130questions
240 mintime limit
75%to pass
Two separately scored sections
The Nevada broker exam runs as two separately scored portions: 80 national questions and 50 Nevada law questions.
Practice in your browser — free
Real exam-style questions with explanations and sources. No sign-up; progress stays on this device. Enable JavaScript to practice here, or get the full experience in the free app.
Nevada broker-track questions
Every Freehold question shows why the right answer is right — and cites its source.
How does a Nevada broker-salesperson differ from a full broker?
A broker-salesperson owes fewer legal duties than an ordinary salesperson does, despite holding the broker-level qualifications
A broker-salesperson holds broker-level qualifications but does not operate their own office or supervise other salespersons
A broker-salesperson can only work in commercial transactions, never residential sales or leasing
There is no functional difference at all between the two license levels
Show answer & explanation
A broker-salesperson holds broker-level qualifications but does not operate their own office or supervise other salespersons — A broker-salesperson has completed broker-level education but chooses to work under another broker rather than opening an independent office or supervising staff.
Source: Nevada Real Estate Licenses: Types & Permits
What can a full Nevada broker do that a broker-salesperson cannot?
Represent both buyers and sellers alike
Hold an active real estate license of any kind at all in the state
Operate an independent office and supervise other salespersons
Take approved continuing education courses in each renewal period
Show answer & explanation
Operate an independent office and supervise other salespersons — A full broker license lets the holder operate independently, run an office, and supervise other salespersons — powers a broker-salesperson does not have.
Source: Nevada Real Estate License vs. Broker License
How long must an applicant hold an active Nevada salesperson license before qualifying to become a broker?
6 months
At least 2 of the preceding 4 years
A full 10 consecutive years of continuous active licensure without any break
There is no minimum licensure period
Show answer & explanation
At least 2 of the preceding 4 years — Broker applicants must furnish proof of 2 years of active full-time experience as a licensed salesperson within the preceding 4 years (Form 509), per the Nevada Real Estate Division's current licensing requirements.
Source: Pearson VUE Nevada Real Estate Candidate Handbook (rev 09/2025)
Which two broker-education components can NOT be reduced by prior licensed experience credits?
Contracts and agency coursework only
All broker education can be fully waived with experience
The 45-hour Broker Management course and 18 hours of Nevada real estate law
General real estate principles and mathematics
Show answer & explanation
The 45-hour Broker Management course and 18 hours of Nevada real estate law — Experience credits cannot reduce the 45-hour Broker Management course or the 18 hours of Nevada real estate law — both remain mandatory regardless of experience.
Source: Nevada real estate license types requirements
Nevada broker exam FAQ
What is on the Nevada real estate broker exam?
The Nevada broker exam runs as two separately scored portions: 80 national questions and 50 Nevada law questions. You need 75% to pass, within 240 minutes.
Is the Nevada broker exam harder than the salesperson exam?
The passing standard is the same, but the broker exam adds brokerage-operations material - supervision, trust accounting, and firm responsibility - on top of the salesperson outline.
How many Nevada broker practice questions does Freehold have?
89 Nevada law questions apply to the broker track, including 20 written specifically for brokers, alongside the national broker bank.
Freehold is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PSI, Pearson VUE, or any state real estate licensing board or commission. Freehold does not guarantee passage of any licensing exam.
