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Real Estate Salesperson

Salesperson license under a Delaware-licensed broker, including additional broker affiliations, inactive status, renewal and restoration pathways authorized by Chapter 29 and the implementing rules.

Licensing authority: Delaware Real Estate Commission · Application information

Additional salesperson license under an additional broker
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Active License
Hold an active Delaware salesperson license.
Additional Broker
Obtain a written commitment from the additional broker.
Broker Approvals
Obtain written approval from current and additional brokers and comply with additional-license application procedures.
Broker Notice
Notify each current broker in writing of the additional affiliation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Restoration after the employing broker’s license is revoked
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Automatic Suspension
The employing broker’s revocation automatically suspends affiliated salesperson licenses.
Fee Waiver
The new license is without charge if issued during the same licensure period as the original.
New Broker
Change employing broker or brokerage organization and obtain a new license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Transfer from one broker to another
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Signatures
Obtain the signatures of the sponsoring broker and salesperson and the releasing broker’s completed form within five business days; the Commission may waive the prior-broker requirement for good cause.
Transfer
Complete the change form and pay the prescribed fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial licensure by examination
Application
Submit the application, fee and required supporting documents in DELPROS; provide a legal name-change document when applicable.
Application Timing
Apply within 12 months after prelicensing course completion; later applications require prorated continuing education under rule 14.3. Pearson’s January 2026 handbook states: "Candidates who fail need retake only the portion of the examination they failed, as long as they do so within one (1) year of completing the required pre-licensing education."
Attempt Limit
Pass both the general and state portions in no more than three attempts; otherwise retake the prelicensing course.
Broker Sponsorship
Submit the Statement of Broker of Record signed by the employing Delaware-licensed broker; an office physically in Delaware must have an active office permit.
Education
Complete the approved 99-hour Delaware salesperson prelicensing course and submit the completion certificate.
License Verification
Send license verification directly from every jurisdiction where a license or registration is or has been held.
Minimum Age
At least 18 years for salesperson licensure under 24 Del. C. section 2907(b)(2).
New Licensee Education
Complete the additional twelve hours of new salesperson modules within 90 days after license issuance, in addition to renewal continuing education.
Professional Fitness
Meet section 2907(a) competency, disciplinary-history, impairment and criminal-history requirements; disclose applicable records; Commission hearing and statutory waiver provisions apply.
Initial licensure by examination with military education, training or experience credit
Application
Submit the application, fee and required supporting documents in DELPROS; provide a legal name-change document when applicable.
Application Timing
Apply within 12 months after prelicensing course completion; later applications require prorated continuing education under rule 14.3. Pearson’s January 2026 handbook states: "Candidates who fail need retake only the portion of the examination they failed, as long as they do so within one (1) year of completing the required pre-licensing education."
Attempt Limit
Pass both the general and state portions in no more than three attempts; otherwise retake the prelicensing course.
Broker Sponsorship
Submit the Statement of Broker of Record signed by the employing Delaware-licensed broker; an office physically in Delaware must have an active office permit.
Education
Complete the approved 99-hour Delaware salesperson prelicensing course and submit the completion certificate.
License Verification
Send license verification directly from every jurisdiction where a license or registration is or has been held.
Military Credit
A qualifying active-duty, National Guard, reserve, retired military member or veteran may receive credit for substantially equivalent military education, training or experience under section 8735(p)(6); all other requirements, including examinations, still apply.
Minimum Age
At least 18 years for salesperson licensure under 24 Del. C. section 2907(b)(2).
New Licensee Education
Complete the additional twelve hours of new salesperson modules within 90 days after license issuance, in addition to renewal continuing education.
Professional Fitness
Meet section 2907(a) competency, disciplinary-history, impairment and criminal-history requirements; disclose applicable records; Commission hearing and statutory waiver provisions apply.
Placement on inactive status
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Active License
Hold an active salesperson license.
Duration
Inactive status may continue for an unlimited period; no practice while inactive.
Request
Request inactive status, complete the required form and pay the prescribed fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Late renewal within thirty days
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Complete 21 approved hours across seven modules, subject to applicable prorations and Commission waiver or postponement under rule 14.8; attest electronically; broker documentation and audit requirements apply.
Conviction Disclosure
Disclose criminal convictions since the last renewal.
Existing License
Hold a Delaware salesperson license.
Fee
Pay the renewal fee.
Late Period
Renew within thirty days after expiration and pay the late fee; this does not extend the April 30 continuing-education deadline. Do not practice after expiration.
Renewal Cycle
Renew biennially; licenses expire April 30 in even-numbered years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

License continuation and renewal during active military deployment
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Complete 21 approved hours across seven modules, subject to applicable prorations and Commission waiver or postponement under rule 14.8; attest electronically; broker documentation and audit requirements apply.
Conviction Disclosure
Disclose criminal convictions since the last renewal.
Deployment Evidence
Apply using the Division form and provide official deployment verification. Protection does not waive other licensure obligations.
Existing License
Hold a Delaware salesperson license.
Expiration Protection
For a license requiring continuing education, protection from expiration lasts 270 days after return from deployment; submit renewal documentation and continuing-education proof within 180 days after return.
Fee
Pay the renewal fee.
Military Status
Qualifying active-duty, activated Reserve or National Guard personnel with a valid license at deployment.
Renewal Cycle
Renew biennially; licenses expire April 30 in even-numbered years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military member or spouse reinstatement — More than thirty days but less than six months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Complete all seven continuing-education modules.
Eligibility
A suspended or revoked license is excluded unless it was reinstated before lapse or expiration.
Fees And Documents
Pay applicable fees and submit the Title 24 reinstatement documents.
Lapse
More than thirty days but less than six months; apply within two years of lapse or expiration.
Military Status
Qualifying person or spouse; verify the qualifying person’s assignment to a Delaware duty station.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Military member or spouse reinstatement — Six months or more but less than two years
Delaware Salesperson Examination — Law Portion
Education
Complete the Delaware prelicensing law course.
Eligibility
A suspended or revoked license is excluded unless it was reinstated before lapse or expiration.
Fees And Documents
Pay applicable fees and submit the Title 24 reinstatement documents.
Lapse
Six months or more but less than two years; apply within two years of lapse or expiration.
Military Status
Qualifying person or spouse; verify the qualifying person’s assignment to a Delaware duty station.
Military member or spouse reinstatement — At the two year limit
Education
Complete the salesperson course and the seven CE modules.
Eligibility
A suspended or revoked license is excluded unless it was reinstated before lapse or expiration.
Fees And Documents
Pay applicable fees and submit the Title 24 reinstatement documents.
Lapse
At the two-year limit; apply within two years of lapse or expiration.
Military Status
Qualifying person or spouse; verify the qualifying person’s assignment to a Delaware duty station.
Recent Practice
No active licensure and practice for at least one of the prior two years.
Military member or spouse reinstatement — At the two year limit
Delaware Salesperson Examination — Law Portion
Continuing Education
Complete the seven CE modules.
Eligibility
A suspended or revoked license is excluded unless it was reinstated before lapse or expiration.
Fees And Documents
Pay applicable fees and submit the Title 24 reinstatement documents.
Lapse
At the two-year limit; apply within two years of lapse or expiration.
Military Status
Qualifying person or spouse; verify the qualifying person’s assignment to a Delaware duty station.
Recent Practice
Active licensure and practice elsewhere for at least one of the prior two years.
Issuance of a new license after nonpermanent revocation
Application
Submit the application, fee and required supporting documents in DELPROS; provide a legal name-change document when applicable.
Application Timing
Apply within 12 months after prelicensing course completion; later applications require prorated continuing education under rule 14.3. Pearson’s January 2026 handbook states: "Candidates who fail need retake only the portion of the examination they failed, as long as they do so within one (1) year of completing the required pre-licensing education."
Attempt Limit
Pass both the general and state portions in no more than three attempts; otherwise retake the prelicensing course.
Broker Sponsorship
Submit the Statement of Broker of Record signed by the employing Delaware-licensed broker; an office physically in Delaware must have an active office permit.
Commission Discretion
Meeting the conditions does not require the Commission to issue the license; it may deny the application. A permanently revoked license is ineligible.
Education
Complete the approved 99-hour Delaware salesperson prelicensing course and submit the completion certificate.
License Verification
Send license verification directly from every jurisdiction where a license or registration is or has been held.
Minimum Age
At least 18 years for salesperson licensure under 24 Del. C. section 2907(b)(2).
New Licensee Education
Complete the additional twelve hours of new salesperson modules within 90 days after license issuance, in addition to renewal continuing education.
Professional Fitness
Meet section 2907(a) competency, disciplinary-history, impairment and criminal-history requirements; disclose applicable records; Commission hearing and statutory waiver provisions apply.
Retaking
Retake and pass the salesperson course and the applicable general and state examination.
Revocation
License was revoked but not permanently revoked; at least two years must have elapsed since revocation.
New license following termination of broker affiliation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Termination
Broker reports voluntary or involuntary termination; the salesperson may not provide real estate services until the Commission issues a new license showing a new broker and approved business location.
Transfer Form
Complete the broker-change form and pay applicable fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Replacement license after an approved office location change
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Broker Notice
Broker gives written notice identifying each affected licensee.
Replacement
Commission issues a new license for the unexpired period upon payment of the prescribed fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Removal from probationary status
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees And Documents
Pay appropriate fees and submit required compliance evidence; continuing education may be required as appropriate.
Hearing
Commission hearing and satisfaction that prescribed corrective actions and all probation conditions have been fulfilled.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reactivation of an inactive license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Satisfy continuing education requirements for each inactive renewal period.
Fees
Pay biennial registration fees for the inactive period.
Inactive License
Hold an inactive salesperson license.
Notification
Notify the Commission of intent to reactivate.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reciprocity based on the Delaware law prelicensing course
Delaware Salesperson Examination — Law Portion
Application
Submit the application, fee and required supporting documents in DELPROS; provide a legal name-change document when applicable.
Broker Sponsorship
Submit the Statement of Broker of Record signed by the employing Delaware-licensed broker; an office physically in Delaware must have an active office permit.
Current License
Hold an active salesperson license in good standing in a state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia.
Education
Complete the Delaware law portion of the salesperson prelicensing course and submit its certificate.
General Portion Waiver
Obtain Pearson VUE’s Client Waiver for the general portion before scheduling the state-only examination.
License Verification
Send license verification directly from every jurisdiction where a license or registration is or has been held.
Minimum Age
At least 18 years for salesperson licensure under 24 Del. C. section 2907(b)(2).
Out Of State Office
Applicants for an office outside Delaware give irrevocable consent to service of process under section 2909(f).
Pending Proceedings
A pending disciplinary proceeding or unresolved complaint must be resolved before licensure under section 2909(e).
Professional Fitness
Meet section 2907(a) competency, disciplinary-history, impairment and criminal-history requirements; disclose applicable records; Commission hearing and statutory waiver provisions apply.
Reciprocity based on equivalent prelicensing education
Delaware Salesperson Examination — Law Portion
Application
Submit the application, fee and required supporting documents in DELPROS; provide a legal name-change document when applicable.
Broker Sponsorship
Submit the Statement of Broker of Record signed by the employing Delaware-licensed broker; an office physically in Delaware must have an active office permit.
Current License
Hold an active salesperson license in good standing in a state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia.
Education
Complete equivalent prelicensing education in the licensing jurisdiction; the DPR application requires a course of at least 99 hours and its certificate.
General Portion Waiver
Obtain Pearson VUE’s Client Waiver for the general portion before scheduling the state-only examination.
License Verification
Send license verification directly from every jurisdiction where a license or registration is or has been held.
Minimum Age
At least 18 years for salesperson licensure under 24 Del. C. section 2907(b)(2).
Out Of State Office
Applicants for an office outside Delaware give irrevocable consent to service of process under section 2909(f).
Pending Proceedings
A pending disciplinary proceeding or unresolved complaint must be resolved before licensure under section 2909(e).
Professional Fitness
Meet section 2907(a) competency, disciplinary-history, impairment and criminal-history requirements; disclose applicable records; Commission hearing and statutory waiver provisions apply.
Reciprocity based on continuous licensure and transactions
Delaware Salesperson Examination — Law Portion
Application
Submit the application, fee and required supporting documents in DELPROS; provide a legal name-change document when applicable.
Broker Sponsorship
Submit the Statement of Broker of Record signed by the employing Delaware-licensed broker; an office physically in Delaware must have an active office permit.
Current License
Hold an active salesperson license in good standing in a state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia.
Experience
At least three years of continuous licensure immediately preceding application.
General Portion Waiver
Obtain Pearson VUE’s Client Waiver for the general portion before scheduling the state-only examination.
License Verification
Send license verification directly from every jurisdiction where a license or registration is or has been held.
Minimum Age
At least 18 years for salesperson licensure under 24 Del. C. section 2907(b)(2).
Out Of State Office
Applicants for an office outside Delaware give irrevocable consent to service of process under section 2909(f).
Pending Proceedings
A pending disciplinary proceeding or unresolved complaint must be resolved before licensure under section 2909(e).
Professional Fitness
Meet section 2907(a) competency, disciplinary-history, impairment and criminal-history requirements; disclose applicable records; Commission hearing and statutory waiver provisions apply.
Transactions
At least twenty eligible sales or lease transactions within the preceding three years; provide signed transaction listings and licensure history. Time-share and property-management transactions do not qualify.
Reinstatement after more than thirty days but less than six months
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Complete the seven modules required by Section 14.0.
Fees
Pay the required late fees.
Lapse
License expired for more than thirty days but less than six months.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after six months but less than two years
Delaware Salesperson Examination — Law Portion
Education
Complete the Delaware prelicensing law course.
Fees
Pay the required late fees.
Lapse
License expired for six months or more but less than two years.
Reinstatement after at least two years without qualifying recent practice
Continuing Education
Complete the seven modules required by Section 14.0.
Education
Complete the applicable salesperson real estate course and pass both general and state portions.
Fees
Pay the required late fees.
Lapse
License expired for two years or more.
Recent Practice
Not actively licensed and practicing in another jurisdiction for at least one of the two years immediately before reinstatement application.
Reinstatement after at least two years with qualifying recent practice
Delaware Salesperson Examination — Law Portion
Continuing Education
Complete the seven modules required by Section 14.0.
Examination
Only the state portion is required.
Fees
Pay the required late fees.
Lapse
License expired for two years or more.
Recent Practice
Actively licensed and practicing in another jurisdiction for at least one of the two years immediately before reinstatement application.
Biennial license renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Complete 21 approved hours across seven modules, subject to applicable prorations and Commission waiver or postponement under rule 14.8; attest electronically; broker documentation and audit requirements apply.
Conviction Disclosure
Disclose criminal convictions since the last renewal.
Existing License
Hold a Delaware salesperson license.
Fee
Pay the renewal fee.
Renewal Cycle
Renew biennially; licenses expire April 30 in even-numbered years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after satisfying suspension conditions
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees And Documents
Pay appropriate fees and submit Commission-required documentation; continuing education may be required as appropriate.
Hearing
After a hearing, the Commission must be satisfied that prescribed corrective actions and all suspension conditions have been satisfied.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement following suspension for disability
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees And Documents
Submit required fees and evidence of compliance; continuing education may be required as appropriate.
Hearing
After a hearing, the Commission must be satisfied that the licensee can practice with reasonable skill and safety.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Return to unrestricted licensure after voluntary treatment
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Program Completion
Complete the program and apply for unrestricted licensure; continue to meet the approved treatment agreement and Commission requirements.
Restricted Practice
Practice was restricted under the Voluntary Treatment Option.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary License under SCRA

Discretionary temporary license under 50 U.S.C. section 4025a(b) when recognition of a covered license cannot be completed during the first 30 days after the portability application.

Licensing authority: Division of Professional Regulation · Application information

SCRA temporary license — military member
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant
Servicemember relocating because of military orders.
Application
Submit proof of military orders and a notarized affidavit meeting 50 U.S.C. section 4025a(c), including scope-of-practice understanding and good standing in all licensing jurisdictions.
Background Check
The licensing authority may conduct a background check.
Compact Limitation
A covered multistate license under an interstate compact is governed by that compact and applicable state law instead of this portability provision.
Covered License
Professional license must be in good standing, without revocation, imposed discipline, pending unprofessional-conduct investigation or surrender while under such investigation.
Delaware Procedure
Select the profession and Military Registration in DELPROS.
Dpr Duration Statement
DPR states this registration is for practice during the permanent station relocation order and directs applicants seeking practice beyond that period to full licensure; this is the DPR implementation statement. The amended federal statute’s recognition terms govern.
Temporary Discretion
If recognition cannot be completed during the 30 days after application, the licensing authority may issue a temporary license with the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as a permanent license; issuance is discretionary.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

SCRA temporary license — military spouse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant
Spouse relocating because of the servicemember’s military orders; submit marriage certificate.
Application
Submit proof of military orders and a notarized affidavit meeting 50 U.S.C. section 4025a(c), including scope-of-practice understanding and good standing in all licensing jurisdictions.
Background Check
The licensing authority may conduct a background check.
Compact Limitation
A covered multistate license under an interstate compact is governed by that compact and applicable state law instead of this portability provision.
Covered License
Professional license must be in good standing, without revocation, imposed discipline, pending unprofessional-conduct investigation or surrender while under such investigation.
Delaware Procedure
Select the profession and Military Registration in DELPROS.
Dpr Duration Statement
DPR states this registration is for practice during the permanent station relocation order and directs applicants seeking practice beyond that period to full licensure; this is the DPR implementation statement. The amended federal statute’s recognition terms govern.
Temporary Discretion
If recognition cannot be completed during the 30 days after application, the licensing authority may issue a temporary license with the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as a permanent license; issuance is discretionary.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Delaware Provisional Professional License (Military Member)

Nonrenewable military provisional salesperson license for up to six months while the full reciprocal license application is pending.

Licensing authority: real estate commission · Application information

Military member provisional license pending reciprocity
Delaware Salesperson Examination — Law Portion
Current License
Hold an active license in good standing in a jurisdiction with substantially similar requirements; no unresolved complaint, review or disciplinary proceeding.
Duration
Provisional authority lasts up to six months, expires six months after issuance and cannot be renewed.
Military Eligibility
Applicant is a qualifying military member.
Military Orders
Provide acceptable military assignment or deployment verification.
Pending Full License
File or already have a pending full reciprocal salesperson application and satisfy its required information and documentation, including the Delaware state score report. The provisional form states its requirements are in addition to the requirements for the full professional-license application.
Provisional Timing
Temporary permission while the full application is pending does not create an independent additional examination.
Military spouse provisional license pending reciprocity
Delaware Salesperson Examination — Law Portion
Current License
Hold an active license in good standing in a jurisdiction with substantially similar requirements; no unresolved complaint, review or disciplinary proceeding.
Duration
Provisional authority lasts up to six months, expires six months after issuance and cannot be renewed.
Military Eligibility
Applicant is the spouse of a qualifying military member; provide spouse-status verification.
Military Orders
Provide acceptable military assignment or deployment verification.
Pending Full License
File or already have a pending full reciprocal salesperson application and satisfy its required information and documentation, including the Delaware state score report. The provisional form states its requirements are in addition to the requirements for the full professional-license application.
Provisional Timing
Temporary permission while the full application is pending does not create an independent additional examination.

military registration

Recognition in Delaware of a covered professional license upon military relocation under SCRA; DPR implements this through its Military Registration license type.

Licensing authority: real estate commission · Application information

SCRA military registration — member
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant
Servicemember relocating because of military orders.
Application
Submit proof of military orders and a notarized affidavit meeting 50 U.S.C. section 4025a(c), including scope-of-practice understanding and good standing in all licensing jurisdictions.
Background Check
The licensing authority may conduct a background check.
Compact Limitation
A covered multistate license under an interstate compact is governed by that compact and applicable state law instead of this portability provision.
Covered License
Professional license must be in good standing, without revocation, imposed discipline, pending unprofessional-conduct investigation or surrender while under such investigation.
Delaware Procedure
Select the profession and Military Registration in DELPROS.
Dpr Duration Statement
DPR states this registration is for practice during the permanent station relocation order and directs applicants seeking practice beyond that period to full licensure; this is the DPR implementation statement. The amended federal statute’s recognition terms govern.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

SCRA military registration — spouse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Applicant
Spouse relocating because of the servicemember’s military orders; submit marriage certificate.
Application
Submit proof of military orders and a notarized affidavit meeting 50 U.S.C. section 4025a(c), including scope-of-practice understanding and good standing in all licensing jurisdictions.
Background Check
The licensing authority may conduct a background check.
Compact Limitation
A covered multistate license under an interstate compact is governed by that compact and applicable state law instead of this portability provision.
Covered License
Professional license must be in good standing, without revocation, imposed discipline, pending unprofessional-conduct investigation or surrender while under such investigation.
Delaware Procedure
Select the profession and Military Registration in DELPROS.
Dpr Duration Statement
DPR states this registration is for practice during the permanent station relocation order and directs applicants seeking practice beyond that period to full licensure; this is the DPR implementation statement. The amended federal statute’s recognition terms govern.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Delaware Salesperson Examination — Law Portion

Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
Computer-delivered written examination
Exam questions
40 scored items and 10 unscored pretest items
Passing score
70 on the 0–100 scaled-score scale
Examination outline
  • I. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (4 ITEMS)
    • A. Purpose, powers, and composition
    • B. Investigations, hearings, and appeals
    • C. Sanctions
    • C.1. Reprimand, suspension, revocation, fines, and probation
    • D. Guaranty Fund
  • II. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (3 ITEMS)
    • A. Activities requiring a license
    • B. Types of licenses
    • C. Eligibility for licensing
    • D. License renewal
    • E. Continuing education
    • F. Change in license
  • III. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF LICENSEES (17 ITEMS)
    • A. Advertising
    • B. Broker/associate broker/salesperson relationship
    • C. Disclosures
    • C.1. 3 Seller’s Disclosure of Real Property Condition Report forms and the Exemption Property Certification form
    • C.2. Radon disclosure and exemptions
    • C.3. Other (leases, agricultural-related disclosures, etc.)
    • C.4. Psychologically Impacted Properties
    • D. Handling of documents
    • E. Handling of monies
    • F. Public responsibility
    • F.1. Unfair inducements
    • F.2. Unauthorized practice of law
    • F.3. Unauthorized appraisals and CMAs
    • G. Agency relationships and issues
    • G.1. Consumer Information Statement
    • G.2. Confidentiality
    • G.3. Permitted actions
    • G.4. Statutory duties
    • G.5. Presumed agency and dual agency
    • H. Voluntary Treatment Options (Rule 14)
  • IV. ADDITIONAL STATE TOPICS (16 ITEMS)
    • A. Unit Property Act (condos)
    • B. Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (DUCIOA)
    • B.1. Resale certification form and its contents
    • B.2. Applicability of the statute
    • B.3. Escrow deposits for homebuilders
    • C. Landlord-Tenant code
    • D. Transfer taxes
    • E. Ownership and deeds
    • E.1. Title
    • E.2. Forms of ownership
    • E.3. Unimproved land – Notice to Buyer Regarding Sewer/Water
    • F. Delaware Fair Housing Act
    • F.1. Protected Statuses
    • F.2. Enforcement
    • G. Survey
    • H. DNREC Wastewater Regulations and site evaluation
    • I. Sign placement – Clear Zone Safety Law
    • J. Seller financing
    • J.1. Purchase money mortgages
    • K. Tax ditch
    • L. Manufactured housing right of first offer/refusal
    • M. Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA)
    • N. Real Estate Tax Return, Declaration of Estimated Income Tax Form 5403
    • O. Consumer Fraud Act – Consumer protection and applicability to licensees
    • P. Home Inspectors Statute
    • Q. Green Energy
    • Q.1. Solar
    • Q.1.a. Deed Restrictions
    • Q.1.b. System Leases
    • Q.2. Wind Turbine
    • Q.2.a. Deed Restrictions
Examination sources

Real Estate Salesperson Examination — National/General Portion

Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
General (national) portion of a state real estate salesperson examination delivered by Pearson VUE; scored separately from the state portion with a pass/fail result, and a candidate who passes one part and fails the other retakes only the failed part
Exam questions
85 items: 80 scored items and 5 pretest items that are not counted toward the score
Examination outline
  • I. REAL PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS, AND PROPERTY USE (SALES 11; 6 KNOWLEDGE, 3 APPLICATION, 2 ANALYSIS)
    • A. Real property vs. personal property (3 items): 1. Fixtures, trade fixtures, emblements; 2. Attachment, severance, and bill of sale
    • B. Characteristics of real property (2 items): 1. Economic characteristics (a. Scarcity; b. Modification / Improvement; c. Permanence of Investment / Fixity; d. Area Preference / Situs); 2. Physical characteristics (a. Immobility; b. Indestructibility; c. Non-homogeneity / Uniqueness)
    • C. Legal descriptions (3 items): 1. Methods used to describe real property; 2. Survey
    • D. Public and private land use controls – encumbrances (3 items): 1. Public controls – governmental powers (a. Police power, eminent domain, taxation, escheat; b. Zoning ordinances); 2. Private controls, restrictions, and encroachments (a. Covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), HOAs; b. Easements; c. Licenses and encroachments)
  • II. FORMS OF OWNERSHIP, TRANSFER, AND RECORDING OF TITLE (SALES 9; 5 KNOWLEDGE, 2 APPLICATION, 2 ANALYSIS)
    • A. Ownership, estates, rights, and interests (5 items): 1. Forms of ownership; 2. Freehold estate (a. Fee simple absolute; b. Fee simple defeasible, determinable, and condition subsequent; c. Life estate; d. Bundle of rights); 3. Leasehold estates and types of leases (a. Estate for years and from period to period (periodic estate); b. Estate at will and estate at sufferance; c. Gross, net, percentage leases, etc.); 4. Liens and lien priority; 5. Air, surface and sub-surface rights
    • B. Deed, title, transfer of title, and recording of title (4 items): 1. Elements of a valid deed; 2. Types of deeds; 3. Title transfer (a. Voluntary alienation; b. Involuntary alienation); 4. Recording the title (a. Constructive and actual notice; b. Title abstract and chain of title; c. Marketable title and cloud on title; d. Attorney title opinion, quiet title lawsuit, and title insurance)
  • III. PROPERTY VALUE AND APPRAISAL (SALES 11; 6 KNOWLEDGE, 3 APPLICATION, 2 ANALYSIS)
    • A. Concept of value (4 items): 1. Market value vs. market price; 2. Characteristics of value; 3. Principles of value
    • B. Appraisal process (2 items): 1. Purpose and steps to an appraisal; 2. Federal oversight of the appraisal process
    • C. Methods of estimating value and Broker Price Opinions (BPO) (5 items): 1. Sales comparison approach (market data); 2. Cost approach (a. Improvements and depreciation; b. Physical deterioration, functional, and economic obsolescence; c. Reproduction or replacement costs); 3. Income approach; 4. Gross rent and gross income multipliers; 5. Comparative Market Analysis (CMA); 6. Broker Price Opinion (BPO); 7. Assessed value and tax implications
  • IV. REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS AND AGENCY (SALES 16; 7 KNOWLEDGE, 6 APPLICATION, 3 ANALYSIS)
    • A. Types of contracts (1 item): 1. Express vs. implied; 2. Unilateral vs. bilateral
    • B. Required elements of a valid contract (3 items): 1. Voluntary; 2. Agreement / Promise; 3. Legally competent parties; 4. Lawful consideration; 5. Legal act / Purpose
    • C. Contract performance (3 items): 1. Executed vs. executory; 2. Valid vs. void; 3. Voidable vs. unenforceable; 4. Breach of contract, rescission, and termination; 5. Liquidated, punitive, or compensatory damages; 6. Statute of Frauds; 7. Electronic contracts and digital signatures; 8. Time is of the essence
    • D. Sales contract (2 items): 1. Offer and counteroffer; 2. Earnest money and liquidated damages; 3. Equitable title; 4. Contingencies; 5. Disputes and breach of contract; 6. Option contract and installment sales contract
    • E. Types of agency and licensee-client relationships (2 items)
    • F. Creation and termination of agency (2 items)
    • G. Licensee obligations to parties of a transaction (3 items)
  • V. REAL ESTATE PRACTICE (SALES 10; 5 KNOWLEDGE, 3 APPLICATION, 2 ANALYSIS)
    • A. Responsibilities of broker (2 items): 1. Practicing within scope of expertise; 2. Unauthorized practice of law
    • B. Brokerage agreements between the broker and principal (seller, buyer, landlord, or tenant) (3 items): 1. Seller representation – Types of listing agreements (a. Exclusive right-to-sell and exclusive agency listing; b. Non-exclusive or open listing; c. Net listing (conflict of interest); d. Multiple listing service (MLS)); 2. Buyer representation; 3. Property management agreement (a. Accounting for funds; b. Property maintenance; c. Leasing property; d. Collecting rents and security deposits); 4. Termination of agreements; 5. Services, fees, and compensation
    • C. Fair Housing (3 items): 1. Equal opportunity in housing; 2. Protected classes; 3. Fair housing laws; 4. Illegal practices, enforcement, and penalties; 5. Prohibited advertising; 6. Housing and Urban Development (HUD); 7. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
    • D. Risk management (2 items): 1. Supervision; 2. Compliance with federal regulations; including Privacy and Do Not Contact; 3. Vicarious liability; 4. Antitrust laws; 5. Fraud and misrepresentation; 6. Types of insurance (a. Errors and Omissions; b. General Liability)
  • VI. PROPERTY DISCLOSURES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES (SALES 9; 5 KNOWLEDGE, 3 APPLICATION, 1 ANALYSIS)
    • A. Property conditions and environmental issues (5 items): 1. Hazardous substances (a. Lead-based paint; b. Asbestos, radon, and mold; c. Groundwater contamination and underground storage tanks; d. Waste disposal sites and brownfields; e. Flood plains, flood zones, and flood insurance); 2. Clean Air and Water Acts; 3. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (a. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); b. Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA); c. Environmental site assessments (including Phase I and II studies) and impact statements; d. Wetlands protection)
    • B. Environmental and property disclosure obligations and liability (4 items)
  • VII. FINANCING AND SETTLEMENT (SALES 7; 4 KNOWLEDGE, 2 APPLICATION, 1 ANALYSIS)
    • A. Financing concepts and components (2 items): 1. Methods of financing (a. Mortgage financing – conventional and non-conventional loans; b. Seller financing – land contract/contract for deed); 2. Lien theory vs. title theory and deed of trust; 3. Sources of financing (primary and secondary mortgage markets, and seller financing); 4. Types of loans and loan programs; 5. Mortgage clauses
    • B. Lender Requirements (1 item): 1. FHA requirements; 2. VA requirements; 3. USDA Loan requirements and rural development financing; 4. Conventional requirements; 5. Buyer qualification and Loan to Value (LTV); 6. Hazard and flood insurance; 7. Private mortgage insurance (PMI) and mortgage insurance premium (MIP)
    • C. Federal Financing Regulations and Regulatory Bodies (2 items): 1. Truth-in-Lending and Regulation Z; 2. TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) (a. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB); b. Loan Estimate (LE); c. Closing Disclosure (CD)); 3. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) (a. Referrals; b. Rebates); 4. Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA); 5. Mortgage fraud and predatory lending
    • D. Settlement and closing the transaction (2 items)
  • VIII. REAL ESTATE MATH CALCULATIONS (SALES 7; 4 APPLICATION, 3 ANALYSIS)
    • A. Property area calculations (1 item): 1. Square footage; 2. Acreage total
    • B. Property valuation (1 item): 1. Comparative Market Analysis (CMA); 2. Net Operating Income (NOI); 3. Capitalization rate; 4. Equity in property; 5. Establishing a listing price; 6. Assessed value and property taxes
    • C. Commission/compensation (1 item)
    • D. Loan financing costs (1 item): 1. Interest; 2. Loan to Value (LTV); 3. Fees; 4. Amortization, discount points, and prepayment penalties
    • E. Settlement and closing costs (1 item): 1. Purchase price and down payment; 2. Monthly mortgage calculations- principal, interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI); 3. Net to the seller; 4. Cost to the buyer; 5. Prorated items; 6. Debits and credits; 7. Transfer tax and recording fee
    • F. Investment (1 item): 1. Return on investment; 2. Appreciation; 3. Depreciation; 4. Tax implications on investment
    • G. Property management calculations (1 item): 1. Property management and budget calculations; 2. Tenancy and rental calculations
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