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REEsonate REEcall™ Format

Understanding Question FORMATS

“Exam Taking” Coaching Points

BEST “Guess Strategies”

Copyright © Mark Wehner’s REEsults Coaching School of Real Estate-All Rights Reserved

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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