The real estate license exam,
drawn one topic per page.
An illustrated guide to the national portion of the salesperson exam, mapped to the Pearson VUE and PSI national outlines. 200 pages, a 26-page math chapter worked step by step, and a Practice Book of 240 original questions with every answer explained.
The books on the desk, the PDF on the phone for the commute · $89.99
Not a wall of text. One topic per page.
Every page works the same way, so after a full day at work you can open it, read one topic and know what you studied.
This is what the pages look like.
For adults studying for a salesperson license.
A new license at 35, 45 or 55
The prelicense course gives the hours. This book turns them into pages to review at the kitchen table, one topic at a time.
Years since the last exam
Diagrams first, then the rule, then a worked example. The math chapter starts from percentages and decimals.
Retaking the national portion
Chapters follow the outline topics, so the weak areas on a score report point straight to the pages to review.
How the national portion really works.
These come straight from the official outlines and candidate bulletins. The book starts with them in Chapter 1.
It's two exams in one sitting
Most states test a national portion and a state portion, each with its own passing score. This book covers the national portion; the state portion comes from your state's own materials.
Recall isn't enough
Pearson VUE classifies every question as knowledge, application or analysis. For salespersons, 42 of the 80 scored questions are application or analysis.
No conversions at the test center
Pearson VUE says 43,560 square feet per acre and 5,280 feet per mile are not provided and should be memorized. Proration questions tell you 360 or 365 days.
Both national outlines, side by side.
The national portion is built from a published outline. Chapter 1 puts the Pearson VUE and PSI versions next to each other, so you know where the questions come from.
- Pearson VUE (salesperson): 80 scored questions + 5 unscored pretest questions
- PSI: contracts 19%, agency 13%, practice of real estate 12%
- Which chapter of the book covers each outline section
- A study plan for evenings and weekends
The math, worked line by line.
Commission splits, loan-to-value, discount points, cap rates, property tax, area and acres, net to the seller, cost to the buyer and prorations, each with a worked example.
- One circle for commission, LTV, cap rate, tax and interest
- Area and acres: 43,560 square feet per acre, learned for good
- Prorations with 365-day and 360-day years
- 40 math questions in the Practice Book, each solved step by step
Who works for whom, and when a contract binds.
The two largest topics on both outlines, drawn as diagrams you can picture during the exam.
- Valid, void, voidable, unenforceable, in one table
- Offers, counteroffers, earnest money, contingencies, options
- Seller's agent, buyer's agent, dual agency, transaction broker
- The six fiduciary duties, and what a licensee owes a customer
Fair housing, antitrust and disclosures.
The federal rules a licensee works under from day one, with the exact exemptions written in the law.
- The seven protected classes of the Fair Housing Act
- Steering, blockbusting, redlining and discriminatory ads
- Lead-based paint: homes built before 1978, a 10-day inspection period, records kept 3 years
- Price fixing and other antitrust traps
Federal lending rules, on one timeline.
TRID, RESPA, ECOA and the PMI rules, placed in the order a buyer meets them.
- Loan Estimate by the 3rd business day after the application
- Closing Disclosure at least 3 business days before closing
- RESPA Section 8: no kickbacks for referrals
- PMI: ask to cancel at 80%, automatic at 78%
240 questions. Every answer explained.
Original questions written in the style of the national portion. Each one explains why the right answer is right, why each wrong answer is wrong, and which guide page to review.
- Two full 80-question practice exams
- 40 math questions solved step by step
- 40 scenario questions: apply the rule to a situation
- Score tracker by outline section
Short evening sessions add up.
One topic is one page. Read it, look at the diagram, do the example, and the next evening pick up from the next page.
- Built on the official outlines, cited on the pages
- Federal numbers checked against the law and the agencies
- Reviewed every year, because outlines and rules change
The national portion, in two books.
Full table of contents · Illustrated Guide (200 pages)
Practice Book (100 pages)
On screen, on paper, or both.
Color PDF, right after payment
Guide and Practice Book on a phone, tablet or computer. Print the answer sheets as many times as you need.
Two spiral-bound books, 300 color pages
They lie flat next to the calculator. Free shipping in the US, about 5–8 business days. Want both? Printed + eBook for $89.99.
The cram sheets for exam week.
Twelve pages that pull together what to memorize: the formulas, the numbers, the deadlines in federal law and the terms that look alike.
- Formula sheet: one circle, prorations, net to seller, PITI
- Numbers to know: 43,560 · 5,280 · 640 · 36 · 80/78
- Look-alike terms: void vs voidable, steering vs blockbusting, ECOA vs Fair Housing
See 10 real pages, free.
The exam on one page, the government survey, valuation, federal lending rules, agency, contracts, fair housing, the math circle, prorations and a Practice Book page. Read them and decide with the pages in front of you.
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How is it different?
| What it has | This bundle | Prelicense course | Exam-prep books on Amazon | Question-bank apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required hours for the license | ✗ Not a course | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diagrams on every page | ✓ | Varies | Mostly text; a few "visual" editions | — |
| Math worked step by step | ✓ 26 pages | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Every answer explained, with the page to review | ✓ 240 questions | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Printed, lies flat | ✓ Spiral-bound | — | Paperback | ✗ |
| Price | From $39.99 | Set by each school | About $15 to $45 | Varies |
You can start studying tonight.
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You open the eBook
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The books arrive
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The national portion, page by page, with the math worked out.
- 200-page Illustrated Guide, 12 chapters that follow the national outlines
- 26 pages of real estate math, worked step by step
- 100-page Practice Book: 240 original questions, every answer explained
- Two full 80-question practice exams, a math drill and a scenario drill
- Cram sheets and glossary for exam week
- Printed books: spiral-bound, lie flat, free US shipping
What candidates ask before buying
Does it cover my state's part of the exam?
No. The book covers the national portion: the general real estate principles and federal rules tested in most states. The state portion tests your state's license law, commission rules and forms, and it must be studied from your state's own materials and prelicense course. Chapter 1 shows how to find your state's candidate handbook and outline.
Is my state's exam from Pearson VUE or PSI?
It depends on the state. Your state real estate commission names the testing vendor and links the candidate handbook. The book is mapped to both national outlines, and Chapter 1 shows where they differ.
What if my state uses its own single exam?
A few states give their own exam instead of national + state portions. The core topics overlap (property, contracts, agency, financing, fair housing, math), but the format and weights differ. Check your state's handbook before deciding if this book fits.
Can it replace the prelicense course?
No. Most states require approved prelicense education before the exam. This book is a study companion to review and practice what the course covers.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Exam questions are confidential. The 240 questions are original, written in the style of the national portion and organized by outline topic, with every answer explained.
Will it make me pass?
No book can promise that. The guide explains the topics on the official outlines and gives you 240 explained questions to practice. How the exam goes depends on your preparation, your course and your state's own portion.
Is it for the broker exam?
It is built on the salesperson outlines. Broker candidates will find the same core topics, but the broker exam has different weights and more questions on brokerage management.
Are you affiliated with Pearson VUE, PSI or my state?
No. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Pearson VUE, PSI, the National Association of REALTORS®, ARELLO or any state real estate commission. Their names are used only to say which published outlines the book follows.
Is it up to date?
The 2026 edition follows the Pearson VUE national outline effective April 1, 2025 and the PSI outline in bulletins updated in 2026. Federal rules were checked on November 6, 2026. We review the book every year.
Can I read it on my phone?
Yes. The eBook is a color PDF that opens on a phone, tablet or computer. You can print any page, including the answer sheets.
When do the printed books arrive?
Shipping is free in the US and takes about 5–8 business days. The eBook arrives by email right after payment.
What if it's not right for me?
You have a 30-day guarantee. Write to us within 30 days and we'll refund you. No questions, no forms.
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