Free Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson Practice Exam 2025

Hawaii Real Estate Practice Exam

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1. Must all licensees in Hawaii complete continuing education courses?

A. Agents

B. None

C. Veteran brokers

D. Brokers

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2. Who legally owns the underground resources in Hawaii?

A. Previous owner

B. Current owner

C. Closest neighbor

D. The State of Hawaii

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3. What is Hawaii’s standard identifier for land parcel tax purposes?

A. Property Number

B. Tax Map Key Number

C. Tax ID Code

D. Island ID Number

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4. What is required in every Hawaii real estate listing or ad?

A. Brokerage address

B. Real Estate Commission address

C. Legal name of the brokerage

D. Photo of the broker

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5. Who has the right to use airspace above a parcel in Hawaii?

A. The current property owner

B. The previous owner

C. The State of Hawaii

D. The neighbor

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6. Which code does Hawaii use for real estate mapping and tax tracking?

A. Tax Identification Code

B. Tax Map Key Number

C. Island ID Number

D. Property Number

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7. Who typically holds rights to underground minerals in Hawaii?

A. The current property owner

B. The nearest property owner

C. The State of Hawaii

D. The previous property owner

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8. How is all land in Hawaii officially classified?

A. Growth, rural, agricultural, and conservation

B. Preservation, rural, city, and conservation

C. Urban, rural, agricultural, and conservation

D. Urban, rural, growth, and preservation

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9. Which law lets a spouse in Hawaii claim an elective share of property?

A. Uniform Probate Code for property protection

B. Equal Property and Tenancy Law

C. Joint Property and Tenancy Law

D. Uniform Probate Code for property transfer

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10. What land division system in Hawaii runs from mountains to sea?

A. Ili

B. Ahupua'a

C. Moku

D. Kona

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11. Are there any exemptions from CE for real estate professionals in Hawaii?

A. Agents

B. Brokers

C. None

D. Long-tenured brokers (15+ years)

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12. Who controls subsurface mineral rights in Hawaii?

A. Current property owner

B. The State of Hawaii

C. Previous owner

D. Neighboring property owner

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13. What identifier uniquely marks Hawaiian land parcels for taxation?

A. Island ID Number

B. Tax Identification Code

C. Property Number

D. Tax Map Key Number

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14. What must all property advertising in Hawaii display?

A. Brokerage firm’s legal name

B. Broker’s photo

C. Hawaii Real Estate Commission address

D. Brokerage firm’s address

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15. In Hawaii, who retains rights to the airspace above real estate?

A. The current property owner

B. The State of Hawaii

C. The previous property owner

D. The owner of the property closest

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16. What identifier is used for tax and administrative purposes in Hawaiian real estate?

A. An Island ID Number

B. A Property Number

C. A Tax Map Key Number

D. A Tax Identification Code

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17. Who usually owns the subsurface mineral rights in Hawaii?

A. The previous property owner

B. The State of Hawaii

C. The current property owner

D. The owner of the property closest

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18. How does Hawaii categorize all land within the state?

A. Growth, rural, agricultural, and conservation.

B. Urban, rural, growth, and preservation.

C. Preservation, rural, city, and conservation.

D. Urban, rural, agricultural, and conservation.

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19. Under which law can a spouse in Hawaii claim one-third of a deceased partner's estate?

A. Under Hawaii’s Equal Property and Tenancy Law

B. Under Hawaii’s Joint Property and Tenancy Law

C. Under Hawaii's Uniform Probate Code for property protection

D. Under Hawaii's Uniform Probate Code for property transfer

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20. Which traditional land division in Hawaii stretches from mountains to the ocean?

A. Ahupua'a

B. Kona

C. Ili

D. Moku

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21. Is any licensee exempt from continuing education in Hawaii?

A. Brokers who have tenure (15+ years as broker)

B. Agents

C. None

D. Brokers

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22. Who generally retains ownership of mineral rights in Hawaii?

A. The previous property owner

B. The current property owner

C. The State of Hawaii

D. The owner of the property closest

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23. Which code is used in Hawaii to identify land parcels for taxation?

A. A Tax Identification Code

B. A Property Number

C. A Tax Map Key Number

D. An Island ID Number

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24. What must be included in all Hawaii real estate ads?

A. The address of the Hawaii Real Estate Commission

B. A picture of the applicable broker

C. The address of the applicable brokerage firm

D. The legal name of the brokerage firm

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25. Who typically owns the airspace above a property in Hawaii?

A. The owner of the property closest

B. The current property owner

C. The State of Hawaii

D. The previous property owner

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26. What determines how much a broker in Hawaii can charge for commission?

A. 6.00%

B. Negotiable in the listing contract

C. Up to 7%

D. Up to 6%

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27. What is the status of a license after payment is made from the Hawaii Recovery Fund?

A. Discontinued

B. Terminated

C. Dismissed

D. Suspended

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28. What amount must the Recovery Fund be restored to if it falls below $250,000?

A. $350,000.00

B. $750,000.00

C. $150,000.00

D. $500,000.00

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29. How frequently must Hawaii real estate professionals complete continuing education?

A. Every two years

B. Every four years

C. Every three years

D. Every year

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30. What is the maximum amount a licensee can owe from the Hawaii Real Estate Recovery Fund?

A. $25,000.00

B. $5,000.00

C. $50,000.00

D. $75,000.00

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31. How many members serve on the Hawaii Real Estate Commission?

A. 6

B. 4

C. 9

D. 8

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32. How many continuing education hours are needed to renew a Hawaii real estate license?

A. 20

B. 14

C. 12

D. 8

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33. What is the time limit to file a claim with Hawaii’s Real Estate Recovery Fund?

A. One year

B. Two years

C. Three years

D. Five years

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34. What is the term length for members appointed to the Hawaii Real Estate Commission?

A. Five Years

B. Four Years

C. Two Years

D. Three Years

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35. Where can a Hawaii homeowner check if a lien has been filed on their property?

A. Bureau of Conveyances in Honolulu

B. Hawaii Real Estate Commission Office

C. Bureau of Ownership Affairs

D. Honolulu Real Estate Commission Office

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36. Which real estate document must be in writing according to Hawaii law?

A. The listing agreement for sale

B. All bilateral contracts

C. All of the following

D. All unilateral contracts

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37. Does Hawaii have license reciprocity agreements with any other U.S. states?

A. Washington

B. None

C. All United States

D. California

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38. Which agency is responsible for managing Hawaii’s conservation districts?

A. The Federal Government

B. The State Government

C. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

D. The County Governments

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39. What happens to a real estate license if continuing education requirements are not fulfilled?

A. Cancelled.

B. Suspended.

C. Placed on an inactive status.

D. Placed on a C.E. incompletion status.

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40. Does Hawaii state law regulate ownership shared by several individuals (fractional ownership)?

A. Yes. Three owners or less.

B. Yes. Six owners or less.

C. No.

D. Yes. Five owners or less.

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41. What are the eligibility criteria for obtaining a real estate license in Hawaii?

A. Be older than 21, residents of Hawaii

B. Be older than 18, U.S. citizens, and residents of Hawaii

C. Be older than 21, residents of the United States

D. Be older than 18, residents of Hawaii

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42. What benefit may a Hawaii homeowner receive if they live in their property as a primary residence?

A. The Hawaii Principal Code

B. Woman Ownership Act

C. A principal reduction

D. A home exemption

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43. What type of tax must a rental property owner in Hawaii pay on income?

A. Ad tax

B. Ad valorem tax

C. Privilege tax

D. General excise tax

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44. How is a one-year apartment lease legally interpreted in Hawaii?

A. Fine. Since the lease was only for one year.

B. Breaching his contract

C. Classified as a tenancy in common

D. Classified as a tenancy in entirety

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45. What is the maximum fine for violating the Hawaii Condominium Property Act?

A. $5,000.00

B. $25,000.00

C. $50,000.00

D. $75,000.00

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46. A rectangular lot is 90 feet wide and 120 feet deep. How many square feet does the lot contain?

A. 10,800

B. 11,200

C. 12,000

D. 13,000

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47. A property tax bill of $3,600 is paid annually in advance on January 1. If the property closes escrow on March 1, how much of the tax should be credited to the buyer?

A. $2,700

B. $300

C. $3,000

D. $2,100

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48. Under RESPA, which of the following fees must be disclosed to the borrower in the Loan Estimate?

A. Pest inspection fees

B. Real estate agent’s commission

C. Origination charges from the lender

D. Seller's attorney fees

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49. A broker agrees to a 6% commission on a property that sells for $850,000. How much commission will the broker receive?

A. $42,500

B. $51,000

C. $48,000

D. $45,500

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50. Which of the following actions would be considered a violation of the federal Fair Housing Act?

A. Refusing to rent to a tenant with a poor credit score

B. Charging a higher deposit to tenants with pets

C. Declining to rent to a family with children in a “quiet” adult-only building

D. Requiring a background check for all applicants

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This practice test is designed for candidates preparing for the Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson exam. It features 130 questions in total, covers both national and Hawaii-specific content, highlights key 2025 state laws, and explains preparation strategies. Start the practice test below to focus your study.

Who is eligible to take the Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson license exam?

To qualify for the Hawaii Salesperson license exam, candidates must meet specific legal, educational, and procedural criteria:

Be at least 18 years old.
Hold a valid Social Security number.
Demonstrate good reputation: competency, honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity, and fair dealing.
Complete a state-approved pre-license education program.
Submit the license application issued after passing the exam.

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What’s on the Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson exam?

The Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson exam consists of 130 scored questions, 80 national and 50 Hawaii-specific. There may be 5–10 experimental questions that do not count toward your score. The national section covers foundational real estate knowledge, while the state section tests Hawaii-specific laws, procedures, and ethical practices.

Hawaii Real Estate exam topics

The table below are major licensing topics you’ll need to study:

National Portion (80 Questions)

Topic	% of Questions
Property Ownership	8%
Land Use Controls & Regulations	5%
Valuation & Market Analysis	7%
Financing	10%
General Principles of Agency	13%
Property Disclosure	6%
Contracts	17%
Leasing & Property Management	3%
Transfer of Title	8%
Practice of Real Estate	13%
Real Estate Calculations	10%

Hawaii State-Specific Portion (50 Questions)

Topic	% of Questions
Ascertaining and Disclosing Material Facts	16%
Types of Ownership	8%
Property Management	8%
Land Utilization	6%
Title and Conveyances	12%
Contracts	10%
Financing	6%
Escrow Process and Closing Statements	6%
Professional Practices and Conduct	28%

What is the exam passing score?

The passing score for the Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson exam is 70%. You must answer at least 56 out of 80 on the national section and 35 out of 50 on the state section correctly. Your score is displayed on-screen immediately and sent to your email after the exam.

What 2025 Hawaii Real Estate Laws should you know for the Salesperson exam?

Hawaii’s real estate legal framework, governed by HRS Chapter 467 and HAR Chapter 16–99, continues to be a core part of the 2025 Salesperson licensing exam. While many laws remain consistent with prior years, 2025 includes key clarifications and regulatory updates that directly impact license candidates and their exam preparation. The Hawaii state exam contains 50 questions focused on these legal rules, including licensing, disclosure, commissions, and management conduct.

The table below is a detailed breakdown of essential Hawaii real estate laws:

Law / Rule	Description	2025 Status	Exam Relevance
Licensing & Unlicensed Activity	Defines who must be licensed, limits tasks unlicensed assistants can perform, and sets penalties	Clarified in 2025 – stricter assistant limits	Tested under Licensing Rules and Unlicensed Conduct
Seller Disclosure Law	Requires sellers to disclose all known and visible property defects via a written form	No change, but emphasized in 2025 materials	Tested under Disclosure Requirements
Buyer Agreements & Commission	Requires written buyer-broker agreements before property showings or services begin	New Rule – Effective 2024, enforced in 2025	Included in Agency & Commission Law exam scenarios
Continuing Education & Renewals	Renewal required every even-numbered year with 20 hours CE: 6 core hours + 14 electives	Unchanged, enforcement reminders increased	Possibly tested – CE/Renewal timeline and requirements
Property Management Rules	Mandates that property managers reside on the same island or appoint a local representative	New Rule – Enforced in 2025	May appear in Property Management–related exam questions

How to prepare for the exam?

Success requires knowing Hawaii’s exam structure, using quality study materials, and focusing on tested topics and new administrative procedures.

Understanding Hawaii Salesperson exam details

Hawaii Real Estate exam structure and requirements is essential for effective preparation. Here is information you need to know:

Time allotted: 4 hours
Exam format: on a computer
Exam fee: $61
Licensing authority: PSI
Testing locations: Kapaa, Honolulu, Kahului (UH Maui College II), Kailua Kona

Learning from preparation resources

Use trusted study guides and platforms that align with Hawaii’s exam outline. Quality resources include:

Prep books

Hawaii Real Estate License Exam Prep (HI‑RELEP): Comprehensive review, practice tests for both national and Hawaii-specific content.
Hawaii Real Estate License Exam Test Prep eBook: Quick reference guide, focused on high-yield topics and on-the-go review.

Free practice test platforms

Realtylicenseprep practice tests: offer national and 50-state exam simulations that mirror real test conditions and question types.

Other resources

Video tutorials: explain complex topics step-by-step.
Flashcards: effective for memorizing key terms and legal definitions.
Joining a study group: provides discussion-based learning.

Follow study strategy

A structured study plan improves content retention and builds confidence under real exam timing. You can begin with core topics, then refine your approach based on past performance. The table below is a sample of 8‑week study plan:

Week	Focus	Activities
1 – 2	Ownership & agency	Read outline, watch topic videos, flashcards
3 – 4	Valuation, financing, contracts	Practice questions + review wrong answers
5	Disclosures & ethics	Deep dive into cases & laws
6	Practice exams	Timed mock tests
7	Review weak areas	Re-study low-scoring sections
8	Final exam simulation	Full test practice under timed conditions

Weak area analysis

Review your score breakdown weekly.
Focus additional study on areas below 70%.
Review incorrect answers to understand mistakes deeply.

Mastering Real Estate math

There will be a few math questions in the national section of the Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson exam. These questions focus on practical real estate calculations such as loan-to-value ratios, down payments, and other common financial metrics relevant to property transactions.

Since math questions can affect your result, focused practice is essential after reviewing the main topics. To prepare:

Review formulas for commission, loan-to-value ratio, and property tax calculations.
Solve sample problems with our practice tests.
Use flashcards or guided quizzes to reinforce conversions and amortization steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times can I take the Hawaii Real Estate Salesperson exam if I fail?

You can retake the Hawaii exam as many times as needed, but you must pay the fee each time. Many recommend reviewing your score report and focusing on weak areas before retesting.

What documents do I need to bring on exam day in Hawaii?

Bring two forms of ID (at least one with a photo) and any eligibility documents required by PSI. Double-check your confirmation email for any additional requirements.

How soon after passing can I get my Hawaii salesperson license?

Once you pass, you receive the license application at the test center. Submit the completed application and required documents; processing usually takes several business days.

How should I pace my exam approach?

Use a two-pass method: quickly answer confident questions, flag the rest, then review flagged items. Take your time to read carefully, eliminate wrong choices, and ensure math accuracy.

How do I overcome test anxiety and second-guessing?

Label questions based on confidence (A – sure, B – unsure, C – math), complete the A group first, skip B and C, then return for review. Look for clues in later questions, you may find hidden answers.