Free Nebraska Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Examination — State-Specific Portion Practice Questions

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1. 1A Nebraska applicant satisfies all statutory qualifications for a salesperson license. Which body has authority to issue the license?

   1. A. Nebraska Real Estate Commission
   2. B. Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission
   3. C. Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Board
   4. D. Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling statute says, “The commission shall have the full power to regulate the issuance of licenses and the activities of licensees.” That power belongs to the Nebraska Real Estate Commission.

   Reference: Nebraska Legislature — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-885.10(1)

2. 2How old must an individual ordinarily be to qualify for an original Nebraska real estate salesperson license?

   1. A. 18 years
   2. B. 21 years
   3. C. 19 years
   4. D. 20 years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 81-885.13 says, “No broker's or salesperson's license shall be issued to any person who has not attained the age of nineteen years.” The minimum is 19.

   Reference: Nebraska Legislature — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-885.13(1)(a)

3. 3A salesperson knowingly advertises a property's square footage inaccurately in a material way. How does Nebraska law classify the conduct?

   1. A. A harmless estimate whenever a range is shown
   2. B. A disclosure issue only after a buyer contracts
   3. C. An unfair trade practice based on misleading advertising
   4. D. Permitted advertising if the seller supplied the figure

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 81-885.24(2) lists “Intentionally using advertising which is misleading or inaccurate in any material particular” as an unfair trade practice. The knowing material inaccuracy fits that rule.

   Reference: Nebraska Legislature — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-885.24(2)

4. 4At the earliest practicable opportunity during first substantial contact with a prospective buyer, what must a licensee provide?

   1. A. The Commission's agency-relationships pamphlet
   2. B. A proposed written brokerage agreement
   3. C. A property-condition disclosure statement
   4. D. A preliminary closing statement

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 76-2421 requires the licensee to “Provide that person with a written copy of the current brokerage disclosure pamphlet.” It is due at the earliest practicable opportunity during or after first substantial contact.

   Reference: Nebraska Legislature — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2421(1)

5. 5A subdivider plans to offer Nebraska subdivision lots before applying for the required certificate. Which statement is correct?

   1. A. The application may follow the first accepted offer
   2. B. The certificate application must precede the offering
   3. C. The application is due only before the first closing
   4. D. A county plat approval substitutes for the certificate

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 81-885.34 says, “Prior to the time when such subdivision real estate is offered for sale,” the subdivider must apply for a subdivision certificate. Application must come first.

   Reference: Nebraska Legislature — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-885.34, opening sentence

6. 6The Nebraska Real Estate Commission needs detailed standards to administer the License Act. Which action is within its general statutory power?

   1. A. Approve county assessment valuations
   2. B. Adopt rules for administering the Act
   3. C. Rewrite statutory license qualifications
   4. D. Issue binding judicial title opinions

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 81-885.07(5) says, “The commission may adopt and promulgate rules and regulations relating to the administration of but not inconsistent with the act.” It may adopt administrative rules, but not amend the Act.

   Reference: Nebraska Legislature — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-885.07(5)

7. 7An applicant is completing Nebraska's prelicense education for a salesperson license. How many approved class hours are required?

   1. A. 60 hours
   2. B. 75 hours
   3. C. 90 hours
   4. D. 120 hours

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The current statute requires “not less than ninety class hours of study in total.” The salesperson applicant therefore needs 90 approved class hours.

   Reference: Nebraska Legislature — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-885.13, salesperson education requirement

8. 8A salesperson places an individual advertisement for brokerage services. How must the employing broker's name appear?

   1. A. Adjacent, but it may be substantially smaller
   2. B. Adjacent and similar or greater in size and visibility
   3. C. Anywhere in the advertisement in any readable size
   4. D. Only on a linked brokerage profile

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Title 299 says the broker name must be “similar or greater in size and visibility.” It must also be adjacent to the affiliated licensee's name, so option B states both requirements.

   Reference: Nrec Title 299 — 299 NAC 2-004.07

9. 9Before performing brokerage activities with an unrepresented customer, what relationship information must the licensee disclose?

   1. A. Whether the licensee will share compensation
   2. B. Whether the property is already subject to an offer
   3. C. Whether the customer must retain another broker
   4. D. Whom the licensee represents, in writing

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Section 76-2421(3) requires a “written disclosure to the customer” stating the licensee's relationship before covered activity. The disclosure identifies whom the licensee represents.

   Reference: Nebraska Legislature — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2421(3)

10. 10A subdivider uses advertising in Nebraska to promote subdivided land. Which identification must the advertisement contain?

    1. A. The designated Nebraska broker's name and address
    2. B. The subdivider's name without any broker identification
    3. C. The individual salesperson's name and license number only
    4. D. The subdivision owner's name and recording information only

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Title 299 requires that the advertising “must contain the name and address of the designated Nebraska real estate broker representing the subdivider.” Option A states the required identification.

    Reference: Nrec Title 299 — 299 NAC 4-001