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Montana Real Estate Exam Day: What to Expect

What to bring, how Montana's 120-question exam works at PSI, and strategies for passing with a 70% score.

May 10, 2025 · 4 min read

Montana's salesperson exam is administered by PSI in Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman, or online with remote proctoring.

What to Bring Two valid IDs (one government-issued photo ID), PSI confirmation number. All items go in a locker.

The Exam - **120 questions** (80 national + 40 Montana); **3.5 hours** (~1:45 per question) - **Passing**: 70% (84/120); score reported immediately

Strategy **Montana state questions**: Board of Realty Regulation under DLI, MCA Title 37/Chapter 51, prior appropriation water rights (senior beats junior, appurtenant transfers with deed), 70-hour prelicense structure, 5-year record retention, written dual agency consent.

National questions: Financing (TRID), fair housing (7 federal classes), valuation (cap rate), contracts.

When uncertain: Choose answers requiring disclosure and protecting consumers.

Retaking No waiting period. Retake fee: $75. Score report shows areas to strengthen.

[Take a full practice exam at CARealestate.com/states/montana](https://carealestate.com/states/montana)

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