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REEsonate REEcall™ Format
Understanding Question FORMATS
“Exam Taking” Coaching Points
BEST “Guess Strategies”
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STRATEGIES FOR PASSING
A Multiple-Choice Real Estate Exam
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction To “Strategies For Passing A Multiple-Choice Real Estate Exam” ....................................... 3
Understanding Real Estate Exam Question Formats ............................................................................. 4
REAL ESTATE EXAM Question Formats ............................................................................................... 6
21 Exam TAKING Coaching Points ........................................................................................................ 9
KEY EXAM TAKING Coaching Points .................................................................................................. 10
BEST “GUESS” Rules for Intelligent Guessing .................................................................................... 18
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Introduction To “Strategies For Passing A Multiple-Choice Real Estate Exam”
Strategies for Passing A Multiple-Choice Real Estate Exam is a targeted look at specific tips
and techniques to improve your score on a multiple-choice real estate exam.
This material reveals exactly how to study for… take… and pass a real estate exam! These
combined strategies have earned “5 Star REEviews” from students that have mastered and
applied these strategies when studying for, and taking their real estate exam.
Each of the three components listed below have a unique benefit to the total exam prep
experience. No one component stands alone. They all possess specialized atributes that will
help you achieve your goal of passing the real estate exam.
UNDERSTANDING REAL ESTATE EXAM QUESTION FORMATS
-13 FORMATS and explanations that identify the real estate exam question’s true
objective.
21 EXAM TAKING COACHING POINTS
-21 mindsets and methods that help in the total process of preparing for the real estate
exam.
BEST GUESS… RULES FOR INTELLIGENT GUESSING
-13 ways to ascertain the correct answer when all else fails.
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Understanding Real Estate Exam Question Formats
The following question FORMATS can be found on your AMP exam. Many students miss
questions because they do not take the time to read them carefully and identify the FORMAT in
the question! These FORMATS can have substantial impact on deciphering the correct
answers to the real estate exam questions.
When approaching a question on the real estate exam, ALWAYS READ EACH QUESTION’S
ANSWERS FIRST… EXCEPT AS NOTED*! Then read each question three times. Read the
first time to identify the FORMAT of the question being asked and its content. Read the
second time to INTERPRET so you can create, in your mind, a conceptual scenario then
ANALYZE what the question is asking and to identity key words and phrases. Then, read
each question a third time to APPLY your knowledge within the FORMAT of the question being
asked!
The EXCEPTIONS* are explained in, “21 Exam Taking Coaching Points” (See Page
15, in Exam Taking Coaching Point #14)
Answer the question in your mind, and then re-read the answers to find that answer. There
may be a key word or phrase in one of the answers or in the question that indicates the right
answer. There should be ample time to follow these exam-taking tips with time to spare…read
but pace yourself. Keep track of the time and complete the exam. Let’s explore some of the
types of questions that you may encounter on your exam.
Questions will be classified according to one of the following three levels of learning.
1. RECALL – Measures the knowledge of vocabulary words and the ability to recognize isolated information.
Example: The document that transfer rights and interests from the grantor to the grantee is the
A) Title
B) Deed
C) Mortgage
D) Note
Answer (B): A deed is a document that transfers rights and interests from the grantor to
the grantee.
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2. APPLICATION – Requires the use of concepts or data in a new situation.
Example: The primary purpose of a deed is to
A) Confirm the legal description
B) Provide evidence of title
C) Reveal any deed conditions
D) Verify the signature of the grantee
Answer (B): The primary purpose of the deed is to provide evidence of title or proof of
ownership.
3. ANALYSIS – Requires the integration of various concepts to make a final decision.
Example: When listing a property, the agent will ask the seller to see a copy of the deed to
A. Verify the amount of the liens on the property
B. Compute the annual property taxes
C. Determine the owners of the property
D. Confirm that the legal description is correct
Answer (C): The agent would review the deed to determine the owners. Only a survey
can confirm that the legal description is accurate.
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REAL ESTATE EXAM Question Formats
All three question types (Recall, Application and Analysis) can be presented in a variety of
formats. Let’s look at the different ways questions may be presented.
1. The EXCEPT Format
When the word EXCEPT appears at the end of the question, it means you are looking for
the opposite of what your logic tells you is correct.
• “All of the following are true EXCEPT” means you are looking for the one answer that is false.
• “All of the following are false EXCEPT” means you are looking for the one answer that is true.
2. The NOT Format
When NOT is found in a question, it means you are looking for the one answer that should
not be included. This format is used to see if you really understand what is involved in a
certain law or principle.
3. The SITUATIONAL Format
With a SITUATIONAL format, a scenario is created and the possible answers may include
two Yes answers and two NO answers. Questions in this format exam your comprehension
of the material, as well as your ability to analyze each answer. There may be only one
word or phrase in the answer that will make it correct.
A situational format question can be very long. Read it carefully and create the situation in
your mind before answering the question.
4. The DEFINITION or RECALL Format
These exam questions are easy…as long as you know the definition of the vocabulary
words. A definition is given in the question, and you must match it with the answer.
5. The MOST IMPORTANT Format
In questions of this type, a key word or concept makes one answer more important than
another.
6. The LEAST Format
The LEAST format could include the terms LEAST INFLUENCE or LEAST LIKELY. Look
for the answer that is least probable.
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Example: Which of the following would LEAST LIKELY be found in an abstract of title?
7. The BEST Format
The word BEST means the most advantageous or, as it relates to the exam question, the
better choice. This format also can be used for recall questions.
Example: A tenancy in common interest that grants the right to interval ownership of the
property would BEST describe a(n)… The key words in this question are interval
ownership, which would be best described as a time-share.
8. The TRUE Format
“Which of the following is TRUE?” means there are three wrong answers and one true
answer.
The format may be combined with the situational format to test your understanding of the
meaning of a concept.
The FALSE Format
“Which of the following is FALSE?” means there are three true answers and one false
answer.
9. The DIFFERENCE Format
With the DIFFERENCE format, you will make comparisons or look for the distinction
between two words or concepts.
Example: The major difference between actual eviction and constructive eviction is…
…knowing the definitions of actual and constructive eviction, as well as the proper process
for each eviction, is essential to correctly answer this question.
10. The HAVE IN COMMON Format
Questions using this format ask what a group of words have in common.
Example: What do the terms possibility of reverter, right of reentry, and remainder have in
common?
To correctly answer this question, you must know the definitions of possibility of reverter,
right of reentry, and remainder.
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11. The MOST LIKELY Format
The MOST LIKELY format is asking for what would normally happen in a given situation.
Example: In a real estate transaction, the agent would MOST LIKELY represent whom?
12. The APPLICATION Format
The APPLICATION Format tests to see if you can apply the information you have
learned.
Example: If the net income on a property remains constant and the cap rate increases
1 percent, the value of the property will…
This question tests your knowledge of an appraising formula.
13. The ACCOUNTABLE Format
This question will set up a scenario or a situation and then ask who can be held
accountable or if a certain party is accountable.
Example: A broker was asked to list a property by the executor of an estate. When the
broker asked if the property was zoned commercial, the executor replied, “I think so.”
Without additional verification, the broker listed and sold the property as having
commercial zoning. The purchaser hired an architect to design a building and
attempted to secure a building permit. The buyer was informed that the property was
zoned residential. Who can be held ACCOUNTABLE for the damages?
To correctly answer this question, you must understand the law of agency.
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21 Exam TAKING Coaching Points
Since the goal is to pass multiple-choice exams, especially the real estate exam, you want to
keep in mind the basics of exam taking: read the directions first and carefully, read each
question and answer carefully, and have a systematic approach to the whole exam. There are
also some very specific methods for approaching multiple-choice questions…and ways to
“guess” using exam taking strategies!
Know that the real estate exam questions are written in the same context as the real estate
licensee interacts with the real estate “public” in any real estate transaction… as follows:
First, INTERPRET! The real estate licensee must listen to the real estate client to determine,
thus interpret, what their real estate needs may be?
Second, ANALYZE! The real estate licensee must analyze their knowledge and resources so
they know how to work with the real estate “public’s” real estate needs. NOTE: Be careful
NOT to OVER-ANALYZE any question, especially the Law questions! When you have a
complete understanding of HOW the Law and various real estate scenarios work… go with
your first, gut-check, common- sense answer! It’s usually your BEST choice!
Finally, APPLY! The real estate licensee must be able to apply their knowledge and resources
to address the real estate “public’s” real estate needs.
Note: It is not necessary for you to go outside of REEsults Coaching School of Real Estate to
purchase any additional exam prep materials! The reason: All of our materials are written in
the 8th Grade reading level, the exact reading level that the real estate exams now use. Any
other exam prep materials that have an original or copyright date prior to 2012 are more than
likely written in the old real estate exam 11th Grade reading level! Even though other materials
may be correct in informational and legal content…if they are written and published before
2102, they are written in an 11th Grade reading level. If you are studying this outdated material
you now have created and placed a “TRANSLATION” issue ahead of the Interpretation Step!
Studying any outdated exam prep materials will be extremely detrimental to you in your
attempts to pass today’s real estate exams!
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KEY EXAM TAKING Coaching Points
Read, study, and master the following 21 Coaching Points… at least 3 times… for
understanding and application throughout the entire exam process!
1) Mental Preparation
The secret of passing the real estate exam is advanced mental preparation! More than likely
you’ve prepared for past exams by memorizing the course content. That “short term
memorization” strategy DOES NOT WORK when getting ready for a “real world, practical
application” test like the real estate exam! You must study for complete understanding and
application of the real estate laws, definitions, and math in the real-life scenarios.
The real estate exam is a multiple choice exam in relation to selecting an answer. However,
it is actually a multiple question exam as each single, numbered question may contain
multiple questions that must be answered correctly to ascertain the final correct answer.
Each multi-question question measures your ability categorically decipher every question-in-
the-question. The entire process, from gathering information to making decisions based on
the information and the real world scenario described in the question, is geared to prepare
you for the real world of real estate!
2) Audio and Visual Study Methods
Every individual typically learns and processes information on two levels… Audio (hearing)
and Visual (seeing). No one is 100% of one and 0% of the other! There is always some
combination of these audio/visual functions that allows any individual to learn. They may be
70% Audio and 30% Visual. This means that they will learn and retain 70% of the
information they hear… and only 30% of what they see. That being reversed… they will
learn and retain 70% of what they see… and only 30% of what they hear!
Given this cognitive fact:
• When you study…READ THE STUDY MATERIALS OUT LOUD!
• When you take the exam…READ THE ANWERS AND THE QUESTIONS OUT LOUD!
If you are in a situation where you cannot read the materials/answers out loud… whispering
or mouthing the words as you read them has the same cognitive effect as both hearing
(audio) and seeing (visual) the information at the same time. Thus, allowing you to benefit
from 100% of your Audio and Visual learning and exam taking capabilities!
3) Study for Understanding the Concept and Application
How you study is critical to your success on the real estate exam! The “old school” 2-Day
Cram Courses method of study is just one of reasons people fail the real estate exam!
Theses Cram Courses work very well for academic testing. It’s because academic tests
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typically measure only short term memory. The student study’s the material…memorizes
the content…and tested on their memory of the content.
The real estate exam is NOT AN ACADEMIC TEST! It is designed and formatted to test
students in the “real world application” of the content…NOT THE MEMORIZATION OF THE
CONTENT! So, you MUST study for concept and understanding of the content and how it
would apply in the “real world situation” that will be described in the exam questions! Once
you realize that what you learn in Pre-License Courses are designed to only meet basic
requirement of “time in class”, and usually not the concept and application of the material,
and then master all the exam prep materials x 3…you’ll be able answer ANY question, in
any format, when it appears on the real estate exam.
4) REEtention Study Method
Our REEtention Study Method is designed to maximize learning and retention! The key to
this study method is timing. The time you set aside to study all the real estate exam materials
needs to be a laser-focused, targeted period of time. Each study session should be no longer
than 20-30 minutes. Anything studying beyond 30 minutes tends has proven to be detrimental
to learning and retention regarding “practical application” exams. There is no need to study
hours on end at a single sitting. When you do study using these marathon cram sessions,
you actually hurt your ability to recognize the real estate question’s concept because your
mind typically goes into a “memorization” mode. Again, you need to study for concept and
application above all else…in 20-30 minutes study sessions.
5) Pre-License Texts should be for reference ONLY
There is really no need to study pre-license texts and materials once you’ve completed your
pre-license courses. You can reference your pre-license texts and materials if you so choose,
but only for reference to clarify to research the concept and application of the information you
are studying in the exam prep materials.
6) Eliminate Test Anxiety
“Test anxiety”, as defined, is a combination of physiological over-arousal, tension and
somatic symptoms, along with worry, dread, fear of failure, and catastrophizing, that occur
before or during exam situations. When you follow our REEsonate REEcall study method
and apply our exam-taking strategies you have the power to virtually eliminate test anxiety!
Once you acquire a complete understanding of the materials and then follow our
methodology and strategies to the letter you will attain a level of confidence like never before.
7) Beat the Clock
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Tick tock…tick tock…you have 4 hours to complete a 150 question real estate exam! That
allows you 1.5 minutes per exam question. Understanding the mental pressure that naturally
goes along with a timed exam (note #1 in this section) you will now learn a strategy to “beat
the clock”! Most likely you were instructed in “old school exam taking techniques” when it
comes to taking multiple-choice exams. You remember it! Scan the question…scan the
answers…re-read the question to determine what the question is asking…re-read the answers
and identity 2-3 that might be correct…re-read the question a third time to confirm the exact
“stem” of the question…re-read the answers again narrowing it down to only 2 answers…re-
read the question a fourth time for certain clarity…finally, re-read the answers one last time
and select.” In reality, that’s taking a “timed” exam FOUR times. NEVER AGAIN! Knowing
you have 4 hours to take the real estate exam using these “old school exam taking techniques”
will help “beat the clock” when you follow our exam taking strategies!
When you follow our “Answer FIRST” strategy (note #9 in this section) you automatically “beat
the clock”! When you read the answers first your mind goes to work on what you already
know. You’ll recall the real estate terminology, situations, math calculation scenarios are such
a way that your mind has already begun to ascertain the correct answer. Plus, following this
strategy will tell you exactly what you are looking for in the question. For example, if the
answers are all in “$”…you’re looking for the “$” question! You’ll be able to easily dismiss
distractors that are not related to “$” in the question. Remember, these distractors are planted
to complicate and clutter your analytical thought process if you do not have a strategy to sift
and sort them out of the exam equation.
So, by reading the answers FIRST and engaging all of your cognitive resources at the start of
answering the question from the bottom up you will be able to answer most questions in less
than 1.5 minutes. This “saved time” on all the questions you answer in under 1.5 minutes
allows you more time to work on the exam questions that may take a little extra effort…and
time…for the remainder of the real estate exam.
8) Maintain a “Broker Perspective” throughout the real estate exam
For those taking the Salesperson or the Broker Exams…Objectivity is key to understanding
the real estate exam’s “real world”, situational exam questions!
While reading each “real world” real estate exam question, imagine that you are the broker
and the question is coming from one of your sales associates. When doing this, you’ll find
that you can eliminate any distractors in the question because this objective “broker
perspective” helps to clarify the exact information you’ll need to answer the exam’s
question correctly.
9) Recognize and Understanding Qualifiers
Qualifiers are words that alter a statement. Words like always, most, equal, good, and bad.
In a multiple-choice exam, qualifiers can make an option on an exam question be a correct
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option or an incorrect option. For example, the following 2 statements are nearly identical:
It often rains in Seattle. It always rains in Seattle. The first statement is true, while the word
“always” in the second statement makes it false. Keep careful track of qualifiers by circling
one that appears in an exam question or in the answer options. To beat qualifiers, you need
to know the qualifier families:
• All, most, some, none (no)
• Always, usually, sometimes, never
• Great, much, little, no
• More, equal, less
• Good, bad
• Is, is not
Whenever one qualifier from a family is used in an answer option, substitute each of the
others for it in turn. Then you can tell which of the qualifiers fits best. If the best qualifier is
the one in the answer option, then the option is true, if the best qualifier is another one from
the family, then the answer option is false.
10) Spot all Negatives
Negatives can be words like no, not, none and never, or they can be prefixes like il-, as in
illogical, un-, as in uninterested, im- as in impatient. Notice negatives because they can
reverse the meaning of a sentence. For example, in this answer option, the prefix in- in
indistinguishable causes the statement to be false: Because it is a liquid at room
temperature, mercury is indistinguishable from other metals. Each negative reverses the
meaning of a sentence. With two negatives, the question’s meaning should be the same as
it was without. For example, the first statement below has no negatives. It is obviously
true. The second statement has two negatives.
Since each negative reverses the meaning of the sentence, it is also true, but it is harder to
identify as true. It is logical to assume that Thomas Edison’s fame was due to his many
practical inventions. It is illogical to assume that Thomas Edison’s fame was not due to his
many practical inventions. When you find negatives in a question, circle them. Try to gain
the meaning of the question or statement without the negative. This will help you determine
if the answer option is true or false.
11) Select the BEST Response
Many options in a multiple-choice answer may have some truth to them. You want to
identify the best response from the good responses. If you have eliminated other answer
options and have narrowed it down to two, and both seem true, try to pick the answer
option that is in some way better than one that is just good. Be sure to reread the stem (or
question) over when selecting the best answer.
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12) Grammar Leaves Clues
Although questions follow different format, all must follow the rules of grammar. You can
eliminate answer options that do not make sense grammatically even if they contain correct
information. Consider this example:
The people of Iceland
A) A country located just outside the Arctic Circle
B) Are the world’s most avid readers
C) Claim to be descendants of the Aztecs
D) The capital, Reykjavik, where arms talks have been held
Answer option (A) is missing the verb, and answer option (D) has no connection to “the
people of Iceland.” These options can be eliminated, even though both are true, and you
are left with options (B) and (C).
13) “Sure Things” First… AND make 3 “Passes” Through the Exams
Go through the exam first and answer all the questions for which the answers come easily.
For the questions that seem more difficult, mark the qualifiers and negatives, and eliminate
as many options as you can. This will give you a head start for your second pass. You may
come across another question that gives you a clue to the one that stumped you. On your
second pass spend extra time to figure out the “best” of the rest of the answer options. On
your third pass, take an educated guess at the ones that are still elusive because any answer
is better than no answer.
Note: You will be allowed to “Bookmark” exam questions that you want to revisit before
answering before submitting your completed exam.
14) Real estate exam question STRATEGIES
Read the Answers FIRST… EXCEPT AS NOTED*
With any multiple-choice exam …ALWAYS READ THE ANSWERS FIRST! Most read the
question first. Then, initially read all the answers. Then re-read the question to see if one of
the answers stand out as the obvious choice. Then, re-reads the answers to eliminate or
make a final selection. Some repeat this process over and over! At best, you are taking
the exam TWICE and up to FOUR times. That can be a problem when the real estate
exam is a timed exam!
Read the answers FROM THE BOTTOM UP…D…C…B…A! After you read the answers
FIRST… THEN READ THE LAST SENTENCE OF THE QUESTION if it’s a long question.
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When you do, you are both managing and reducing the time and you spend on each
question. Unlike when you read the questions starting with A…then B…C & D…your eyes
must pop back up to read the question. Every so small…the amount of time you spend
along with the time it takes for your mind and eyes to refocus on the material on the
screen…is a distraction and time-waster you can avoid by reading the answers “from the
bottom up”!
When you read the answers FIRST…your mind automatically starts to process the
information it needs to ascertain the correct answer. This works especially well for
vocabulary in simple definition questions. It also helps identify the “Stem”. The Stem is
what the question is designed to measure. Example: If the answers are all in Dollars and
Cents…then scan entire question for the dollar and cents Stem.
When you read the last sentence of the question…often that sentence states exactly what
you are looking for in the question!
EXCEPTION #1*: One exception to this point is when the answers are lengthy. Long,
wordy answers can seem like a lot to read before determine exactly “what” the question is
asking. Whenever you see long answers…pop up to the question…and read the last
sentence of the question FIRST. This LAST sentence is typically the EXACT question that
needs to be answered! Once you know the exact question…you can then “read the
answers FIRST” knowing exactly what the question is asking.
EXCEPTION #2*: Another exception to this point is when the questions are lengthy. Long,
wordy questions can seem like a lot to read before determine exactly “what” the question is
asking. After reading the answers FIRST under a long question, move directly to reading
the last sentence of the question. This LAST sentence is typically the EXACT question that
needs to be answered! Once you know the exact question…you can then proceed to re-
read the answers again knowing exactly what the question is asking.
Understand that you have an average of 1.5 minutes for each exam question. This 1.5
minute is how long you have to take the exam using the “old school academic” exam taking
method. When you follow our “ANSWER FIRST” methodology you will find that you will
answer many questions in under 1.5 minutes! The extra time you save following our
“ANSWER FIRST” methodology will give to precious time for the questions that need more
attention to ascertain the correct answer.
15) Personalize each exam question when applicable! This will help with the interpretation of
the question.
“Personalization” means modifying each exam question by…
• Substituting the exact name of a company in your market when the question references “broker”.
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• Substituting the exact name of any agent(s) when the question references “Agent A… Agent B”.
• Substituting appropriate institution when referencing any governing, educational, or business entity.
• Substituting the exact name of a known subdivision or neighborhood.
• Substituting the exact name of the lending institution regardless of the type of financing.
• Substituting the exact name of the buyer, seller, veteran, tenant, landlord, broker, associate broker, salesperson, or any ancillary service provider.
16) Focus
If, for any reason you are ill, dealing with distracting personal or professional situations, or
anything that would cause less than your “total”…100% focus…when you take the exam…
CANCEL and RESCHEDULE your exam! NOTE: Be sure you follow the “Missed
Appointments and Cancellations” procedures on Page 3 of the blue, NREC Candidate
Handbook!
17) Take your hand OFF the Mouse
When you are taking the exam…after you click the mouse on your selected answer and hit
“submit’ to move to the next exam question…TAKE YOUR HAND OFF THE MOUSE! Then
proceed with the next question (READ THE ANSWERS FIRST)… then grab the mouse and
answer that question using this exact method! And repeat…
This keeps 100% or your cognitive function totally focused on the exam screen. It also
breaks the “rhythm” that can cause you to miss some of the details in the exam questions
that can cause you to not fully understand or acquire all the information in order to answer
the exam question correctly.
18) Over-Thinking and Over-Analyzing
Do NOT over-think or over-analyze an exam question! Answer the question as it is
presented. Extrapolating or play the “what if” game in your mind will only complicate the
process, confuse the question, and cause the selection of an incorrect answer that does
not relate to the question directly. This is prevalent more often than not when answering a
real estate law question. Again, keep your thoughts and your selection process direct
focused on the question asked!
19) Answering TOO Early
Answering TOO early typically is more apparent when engaged in answering a real estate
math question. When the real estate math question requires several steps to reach the
correct answer, often the answers that are derived at the end of each step of a multi-step
calculation appear as one or more of the options for answers for the question. The correct
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answer will always be the final calculation that answers the question completely. THE
FINAL ANSWER is always the correct answer.
20) Timing is EVERYTHING
Schedule your exam AFTER you’re fully prepared to take the exam! Then study to that
date! The “old school” method of scheduling the exam date…then cramming to study up to
that date is often times self-defeating! Life happens. Unavoidable distractions pop-up! So,
your ability to master the method and material is hampered. At $150 per retake…make sure
your completely prepared… both mentally and physically… giving you the BEST
opportunity to pass the exam!
21) DON’T CHANGE YOUR ANSWERS!
Psychometics, the science of test taking, has proven that your first answer is usually your
best…and correct answer. When you go back to review real estate exam questions…unless
you have definitive proof that your initial answer is incorrect…do not change the answer!
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BEST “GUESS”... Rules for Intelligent Guessing
1) Answers with absolute or universal qualifiers are usually wrong (all, every, never, in no case,
in every case, etc.)
2) Answers that seem impossible or that seem completely unrelated to the question are usually
wrong (watch out for answers that are true, but have nothing to do with the question).
3) If two or more answers say the same thing, each is probably wrong (you can have two that
are wrong, but not two that are right on multiple-choice exams).
4) The answer to one question is sometimes given away in another question (exams contain a
lot of information - use it).
5) When 3 or more answers deal in different ways with one concept, one of them is usually right.
Exams usually don’t waste 3 answers on single incorrect concept.
6) If two answers contain a similar sounding word, such as "subordination" and "subrogation,"
choose one of these.
7) If two answers are almost identical except for a few words, choose one of these.
8) If two answers seem extreme, they should be eliminated, and a guess made as to the
remaining answers. As an example, if the answer is to be a number, and 3, 57, 89, 1103 are
the choices given, you should eliminate the 3 and 1103, and take a guess at one of the
remaining choices.
9) If you are unable to eliminate any answer on a 4-answer question, choose the third (c).
Experience has shown that it has a better than 25% chance of being the correct answer.
10) Don't try to apply definitions from outside the course. Answer the questions based solely on
our real estate materials and not based on educational knowledge or perceptions that you
have from other industries or professions.
11) Never argue with a question. Accept it at face value.
12) When all else fails:
• Choose the answer that makes the best sentence, when added to the open-ended question.
• Look for subject-verb agreement. There MUST be a connection!
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• Choose the longer answer. Often more words are used to make the answer precise; thus, the most correct… and if (c) is the longest answer statistics show it may be the correct answer 82% of the time.
13) None of these rules works 100% of the time, so use them only when/if you have to!
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