Free Nevada Real Estate Broker State Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1The Nevada Real Estate Administrator receives information suggesting a broker may have violated Chapter 645. Whose conduct may the Administrator investigate?

   1. A. Any broker, broker-salesperson, salesperson, owner-developer, or person acting in such a capacity in Nevada
   2. B. Only a broker named in a verified consumer complaint
   3. C. Only an owner-developer referred by a district court
   4. D. Only a salesperson referred by the Commission

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 645.610 states: "The Administrator may investigate the actions of any real estate broker, broker-salesperson, salesperson, owner-developer or any person who acts in any such capacity within this State."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 645 - REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS — NRS 645.610

2. 2A Nevada broker's license has been inactive for at least one year. Which additional education may regulations require before the license is reissued or reinstated?

   1. A. Broker management instruction
   2. B. Property-manager continuing education
   3. C. Business-broker instruction
   4. D. Time-share project instruction

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 645.575 authorizes a requirement to "complete a course of instruction in broker management" before reissuance or reinstatement in the stated circumstances.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 645 - REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS — NRS 645.575

3. 3Under Nevada law, what creates an agency relationship between a broker and a client?

   1. A. A recorded deed
   2. B. A brokerage agreement
   3. C. A preliminary title report
   4. D. A cooperative certificate

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NRS 645.0045 defines agency as a relationship "arising out of a brokerage agreement or property management agreement."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 645 - REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS — NRS 645.0045

4. 4Unless the parties agree otherwise in writing, must a Nevada licensee independently verify an appropriate licensed expert's statement?

   1. A. No; the licensee owes no duty to independently verify it
   2. B. Yes; the licensee must repeat the expert's entire investigation
   3. C. Yes; the licensee must obtain a second expert's statement
   4. D. No; but only after the transaction closes

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 645.252 states that, unless otherwise agreed in writing, the licensee "owes no duty to" independently verify an appropriate licensed or certified expert's statement.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 645 - REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS — NRS 645.252

5. 5Which property categories does Nevada's Residential Disclosure Guide say it does not specifically address?

   1. A. Vacant land and commercial property
   2. B. New and previously occupied homes
   3. C. Condominiums and condominium hotels
   4. D. Owner-occupied and tenant-occupied homes

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Division's Residential Disclosure Guide states: "This guide, however, does not specifically address vacant land or commercial properties."

   Reference: Nevada Real Estate Division's Residential Disclosure Guide (Revised May 2026) — Residential Disclosure Guide, Introduction, p. 2

6. 6Which Nevada document is a written contract between a client and broker setting the terms of representation?

   1. A. Brokerage agreement
   2. B. Settlement statement
   3. C. Seller disclosure form
   4. D. Subdivision property report

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 645.005 defines a brokerage agreement as "a written contract between a client and a broker."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 645 - REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS — NRS 645.005

7. 7Two affiliated Nevada licensees are separately assigned to adverse parties. To whom may either licensee disclose the client's confidential information?

   1. A. The real estate broker
   2. B. The other party
   3. C. The other party's lender
   4. D. The escrow holder

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 645.253 provides that each assigned licensee shall not disclose confidential information "except to the real estate broker."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 645 - REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS — NRS 645.253

8. 8Before subdivided land is advertised or offered for sale within Nevada, what must occur?

   1. A. The Division must approve the advertising and offering
   2. B. The county assessor must set the final sale price
   3. C. The purchaser must waive receipt of a property report
   4. D. The broker must record every proposed contract

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 119.180 states that a subdivision "must not be advertised or offered for sale" until approved by the Division.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 119 - SALE OF SUBDIVIDED LAND: LICENSING AND REGULATION — NRS 119.184

9. 9After the Nevada Real Estate Commission enters a final disciplinary decision against a broker, which avenue is available to challenge the agency decision?

   1. A. A new licensing application filed with the Division
   2. B. Judicial review under Nevada's Administrative Procedure Act
   3. C. A binding vote of the local REALTOR association
   4. D. An appeal to the county assessor

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NRS 645.760 provides that, when a ruling is against the licensee, "the licensee is entitled to judicial review of the ruling or decision."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 645 - REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS — NRS 645.760

10. 10A Nevada real estate broker will manage rental property and collect rents for clients. What additional credential is required?

    1. A. A property manager permit
    2. B. A cooperative certificate
    3. C. A business broker permit
    4. D. An owner-developer registration

    Answer: A

    Explanation: NRS 645.230 requires the licensee to obtain "a permit to engage in property management."

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 645 - REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS — NRS 645.230