Everything the Ohio exam actually tests: the national outline plus Ohio license law, with a dedicated state-law bank in the free Freehold app.
The Ohio exam at a glance
Ohio Real Estate Commission exam administered by PSI as two separately-scored portions in one sitting — salesperson: 80 national + 40 Ohio questions (70% each); broker: 80 national + 50 Ohio questions (75% each). Re-confirmed 2026-07-27: only fetchable primary was a stale 2016 mirror showing an older 40-question broker state portion, but three independent current commercial sources (CompuCram, usrealtytraining, PrepAgent) all agree with this config's 50-question broker state portion, so the existing values are kept. No current official PDF found — flagged for re-check if a fresh primary source surfaces.
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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Ohio law topics Freehold drills
From the Ohio state-law question bank — every question cites its statute or regulation.
Continuing Education
Recovery Fund
Discipline
License Types Education
Principal Broker Duties
Property Disclosure
Fair Housing Ohio
Dual Agency
Sample Ohio law questions
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In Ohio, a newly licensed salesperson must practice under:
No supervision, once the exam is passed
Direct sponsorship and supervision of a licensed broker
Supervision only during their very first single transaction
Supervision by any licensed salesperson with more experience
Show answer & explanation
Direct sponsorship and supervision of a licensed broker — Every Ohio salesperson license is issued under the sponsorship of a licensed broker, who supervises the salesperson's real estate activities.
Source: Ohio Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing
How many hours of continuing education must an Ohio real estate licensee complete every renewal cycle?
10 hours
20 hours
45 hours
30 hours
Show answer & explanation
30 hours — Ohio requires 30 hours of continuing education every three years, certified by the licensee's date of birth in the third year after licensure or the last renewal.
Source: Ohio Administrative Code 1301:5-7-02
Ohio's continuing education renewal cycle runs on which schedule?
Every three years, by the licensee's birthday
Every year, on January 1
Every two years, on the anniversary of licensure
Every four full years, on a fixed statewide date
Show answer & explanation
Every three years, by the licensee's birthday — Licensees must certify their 30 hours of continuing education every three years, by their own date of birth, rather than on a fixed calendar date.
Source: Ohio Administrative Code 1301:5-7-02
Ohio exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Ohio real estate salesperson exam?
The Ohio 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 Ohio broker exam?
The Ohio broker exam requires 75% to pass, across 115 questions in 180 minutes.
Who administers the Ohio real estate exam?
The exam is administered by PSI. Ohio Real Estate Commission exam administered by PSI as two separately-scored portions in one sitting — salesperson: 80 national + 40 Ohio questions (70% each); broker: 80 national + 50 Ohio questions (75% each). Re-confirmed 2026-07-27: only fetchable primary was a stale 2016 mirror showing an older 40-question broker state portion, but three independent current commercial sources (CompuCram, usrealtytraining, PrepAgent) all agree with this config's 50-question broker state portion, so the existing values are kept. No current official PDF found — flagged for re-check if a fresh primary source surfaces.
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