Educational Resources: Take Connecticut Real Estate Sample Tests, Application Steps and Tips

All new real estate agents seeking a license in Connecticut must pass an exam that contains both real estate and non-real estate questions. This exam is offered statewide and is managed by PSI.

Connecticut Real Estate Exam Snapshot

The CT real estate license exam consists of the following structure:

• No essay or written section
• 110 multiple-choice questions, divided into two sections
• Section 1: 80 questions on real estate principles and practices
• Section 2: 30 questions about CT laws and regulations related to real estate
• Test duration is 165 minutes, including 120 minutes for Section 1 and 45 minutes for Section 2

Material Covered on the CT Real Estate License Exam

Section 1 of the Connecticut real estate license exam covers Real Estate Principles and Practices and covers the following topics:¹

• Leasing and Property Management
• Transfer of Title
• Practice of Real Estate
• Real Estate Calculations
• Property Ownership
• Land Use Controls and Regulations
• Valuation and Market Analysis
• Financing
• General Principles of Agency
• Property Disclosures
• Contracts

The second section of the exam covers state-specific content:¹

• Connecticut Real Estate Agency
• Connecticut-Specific Real Estate Principles and Practices
• Connecticut Real Estate Commission and Licensing Requirements
• Connecticut Laws Governing the Activities of Licensees

More details on all of these topics can be found in the PSI Exam Bulletin.¹

CT Real Estate License Sample Questions

Testing agency PSI provides five sample questions for this exam in its Exam Bulletin.¹ Keep in mind that these questions are probably not going to appear like this on your exam.

They are sample questions and are designed to give you an idea of what kind of questions you might find when you take the exam.

All of these questions are copied directly from the PSI Exam Bulletin.¹

A. Which of the following interests in property is held by a person who is granted a lifetime use of a property that will be transferred to a third party upon the death of the lifetime user?

1. A life estate
2. A remainder estate
3. An estate for years
4. A reversionary estate

B. Which of the following statements BEST identifies the meaning of the term, “rescission of a contract”?

1. A ratification of a contract by all parties
2. A return of all parties to their condition before the contract was executed
3. A transfer or assignment of a particular responsibility from one of the parties to another
4. A review of the contract by the legal counsel of either party that may result in cancellation without penalty or further obligation

C. Which of the following clauses in a mortgage allows the lender to demand loan repayment if a borrower sells the property?

1. Defeasance
2. Prepayment
3. Acceleration
4. Alienation

D. How much cash MUST a buyer furnish in addition to a $2,500 deposit if the lending institution grants a 90% loan on an $80,000 property?

1. $5,500
2. $6,975
3. $7,450
4. None of the above

E. Which of the following single-family residences would get the MOST accurate appraisal by applying the reproduction cost approach to value?

1. A rental property
2. A vacant property
3. A new property
4. A historic property

Answers to Sample Salesperson Questions: A: 1; B: 2; C: 4; D: 1; E: 4¹

Five Key Steps to Your Connecticut Real Estate CT Gov License Application

The state of CT makes it easy for interested parties to pursue a real estate license and begin a career in this industry.

Five Basic Steps To Obtaining a CT Real Estate License

Regardless of age or experience in the industry, anyone looking to apply for a real estate license in CT must follow the same 5 key steps:

1. Complete a 60-hour education course certified by the state’s Department of Consumer Protection¹
2. Complete the online license application on the PSI website¹
3. Wait for a postcard for PSI,¹ which tells the applicant when and how to schedule an exam. Once this postcard is received, applicants have one year to take the exam.
4. Take the exam: Applicants must score at least 70 percent to pass. Scores are given as soon as the test is complete.¹
5. Submit the score sheet, which must be signed by a sponsoring real estate broker, along with license fee to the Licensing Services Division of the CT State Department of Consumer Protection. This can be mailed or emailed.
   Applicants must pay the licensing fee within two years of passing the test,¹ or they will have to restart the process.
   • Address for Licensing Services:¹
     Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
     450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 801
     Hartford, CT. 06103
   • Phone: 860-713-6000
   • Email address for Licensing Services: [email protected]

Connecticut Real Estate CT Gov Membership Fees and Expenses

A new real estate license in CT has three basic costs attached to it. First, applicants must pay an $80 application fee.⁴

Next comes a $59 exam fee to take the required exam.¹ Finally, the applicant pays a $305 license fee to the CT State Department of Consumer Protection to receive the license.⁴

All CT state real estate licenses expire every May 31st and must be renewed. Renewal costs $289 per year, with a late fee of $28.50 if the fee renewal fee isn’t paid by May 31st.⁵

National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Membership Application (By Choice)

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) is a national organization representing real estate agents. Only members of this group can call themselves realtors®, as this term is trademarked by NAR.

While Connecticut does not require real estate agents to join NAR, some agents choose to join for benefits that include training, networking, continuing education, and community engagement opportunities.

There are more than 1,400 local real estate associations in the U.S.,⁶ and anyone who joins one of these local groups automatically becomes a member of both the state and national NAR.

CT has 17 local associations, which can be found on NAR’s website.⁷ Each sets its own dues and application process, but as an example, Connecticut’s Mid-State Association of Realtors® has a $125 application fee and annual dues of $790.⁸

How Long Does the CT Real Estate License Coursework Take?

The amount of time required to complete the 60-hour pre-licensing coursework can vary by individual, but examining the schedules offered by one certified provider can serve as an estimate.

One CT community college offering this program sets the schedule at 16 weeks,⁹ with one three to four-hour class per week. Shorter programs have applicants meeting twice per week and run for roughly half of that length of time.

How Long Does It Take To Complete the CT Real Estate License Exam?

While the exam for CT real estate license applicants lasts just 165 minutes, preparing for this exam can take much longer. All applicants have one year after receiving an exam eligibility card from PSI to pass both sections of the exam.

It costs $59 to take the exam the first time and $51 for each retake,¹ and one can retake the test as many times as needed to pass.

While test fees are non-refundable, the exam can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before a scheduled exam appointment. PSI has six locations for CT applicants to take the exam in, West Hartford, Milford, Auburn, Boston, Fall River, and Springfield.

How Should I Prepare for the CT Real Estate License Exam?

PSI offers several tips for success for applicants preparing for the CT real estate licensing exam.¹

1. Applicants who prepare for the exam do better than those who fail to prepare and just try to “wing it.”
2. Use resources listed in the Candidate Information Bulletin to help you study.¹ A full list of resources can be found on page 10.
3. Take notes when you study and discuss the materials with fellow applicants or colleagues as this can make it easier to remember what you study.
4. Prepare for the exam in 45 to 60-minute bursts.¹ After that, many people lose the ability to retain material.