Delaware real estate exam
Format, passing score, fees and what to study — compiled from the official candidate handbook and state sources, with a link and a confidence level for every fact. Last verified 2026-10-31.
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Delaware exam format and requirements
| Fact | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Delaware Real Estate Commission, Division of Professional Regulation | Official source | Link |
| Exam provider | Pearson VUE Candidate Handbook Jan 2026. | Official source | Link |
| National-portion questions | 80 80 scored + 5 unscored pretest items (national outline effective Apr 1, 2025). | Official source | Link |
| State-portion questions | 40 40 scored salesperson items (50 broker) + 10 unscored pretest items (state outline effective June 1, 2020). | Official source | Link |
| Exam time (minutes) | 240 Handbook: four (4) hours to complete the examination. | Official source | Link |
| Passing score | Scaled 70 (0-100 scale) Numeric score reported only to failing candidates. | Official source | Link |
| Exam fee (USD) | $88 Exam fee $88, paid to Pearson VUE at reservation. | Official source | Link |
| Pre-licensing hours | 99 99-hour Delaware salesperson pre-licensing course certificate required (Delaware Admin Code 24 Del. Admin. Code 2925 breakdown per search: Orientation 3, Sales 36, Law 33, Math 24, Review 3). Plus 12 hours of post-lic… | Official source | Link |
| Languages | English No other exam language is listed in the official handbook/bulletin; English-only is inferred from silence. | Secondary source | Link |
“Official source” = read in a state agency page or the exam provider’s candidate handbook on 2026-10-31. Anything marked “Vendor claim” or “Not verified” should be confirmed before you rely on it. Fees and formats change.
What this means for your study plan
- Time per question: about 2 minutes each (240 minutes ÷ 120 questions). Practice at that pace.
- Where people lose points: math word problems, wording traps (NOT/EXCEPT), and state rules that differ from the national rule. Our formula sheet covers the math.
- Good to know: Fail one portion: retake only that portion, but within 1 year of completing pre-licensing education; if both parts are not passed in 3 or fewer attempts the pre-licensing course must be retaken. 24-hr wait before retake. Out-of-state licensees use Pearson's client-waiver process before booking.
State-portion topics published for Delaware
- Duties and powers of the Real Estate Commission (4 items)
- Licensing requirements (3)
- Statutory requirements governing activities of licensees - advertising, broker/salesperson relationship, seller disclosure forms, radon, psychologically impacted property, documents, monies, agency (17)
- Additional state topics - Unit Property Act, DUCIOA resale certificate, landlord-tenant code, transfer taxes, deeds, Fair Housing Act, surveys, DNREC wastewater, sign placement, seller financing, tax ditch, manufactured housing, UETA, Consumer Fraud Act, home inspectors, green energy (16)
Sample Delaware practice questions
Original questions written from the law, each with an explanation and a citation. Delaware-specific questions are coming soon; these samples come from the national portion.
During the interest-only period of a loan, what happens to the principal balance if the borrower pays only the required payment?
- It decreases steadily
- It increases every month
- It is forgiven
- It stays the same
Answer: D. The required payment covers only the interest accruing, so the principal is not reduced. Once the interest-only period ends, payments typically rise because the principal must be repaid over the remaining term.
Topic: Real Estate Finance · Source: 12 C.F.R. § 1026.18 and § 1026.20 (closed-end and adjustable-rate disclosures)
Every metes-and-bounds description begins at a fixed starting place called the:
- Benchmark
- Point of beginning
- Base line
- Datum
Answer: B. A metes-and-bounds description starts at an identifiable point of beginning (POB), then describes the boundary by direction and distance (courses) around the parcel, finally returning to the POB to close the description.
Topic: Property Ownership & Interests · Source: Black's Law Dictionary (12th ed. 2024), "point of beginning"
Rafael wants to change his parcel's zoning classification from residential to commercial so that he can build a small store. What should he seek?
- A variance
- A nonconforming use certificate
- A special assessment
- A zoning amendment (rezoning)
Answer: D. Changing a parcel's district classification is a legislative act, typically approved by the city council or county board after notice and a public hearing, often on a planning commission recommendation. A variance, in contrast, relaxes terms of the existing classification for one parcel.
Topic: Land Use Controls & Regulations · Source: Standard State Zoning Enabling Act (U.S. Dep't of Commerce, 1926)
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Delaware real estate exam?
The Delaware exam format we found is 80 national questions plus 40 Delaware questions (120 in total) in 240 minutes. Confirm in the official handbook before exam day.
What is the passing score for the Delaware real estate exam?
Scaled 70 (0-100 scale) (Official source).
How much does the Delaware real estate exam cost?
The exam fee we found is $88, paid to Pearson VUE. Fees change, so check the current handbook.
How many pre-licensing hours does Delaware require?
99 hours for the entry-level license, according to the sources below. Pre-licensing education must come from a state-approved school; GablePrep is exam prep and is not an approved course.
Official sources for Delaware
- Regulator: Delaware Real Estate Commission, Division of Professional Regulation
- Exam provider: Pearson VUE
- Official candidate handbook / content outline
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