Rhode Island Real Estate Exam Pass Rate (2025)

Rhode Island's salesperson exam has a first-attempt pass rate of approximately 57%.

The Numbers - **First-attempt pass rate**: ~57% - **Passing score**: 70% (84/120) - **Total questions**: 120 (80 national + 40 state) - **Time allowed**: 3 hours - **Administered by**: PSI

Why Candidates Fail

Rhode Island-specific law: The 40-question state section covers DBR rules, RIGL Chapter 5-20.5, transfer tax calculations, the Lead Hazard Mitigation Act, and agency disclosure requirements. Generic national prep leaves these gaps.

Transfer tax math: RI's $2.28 per $500 calculation is unique and tested on every exam.

Lead Hazard Mitigation Act: This RI-specific law for pre-1978 rental properties is tested and unlike anything in most other states.

Judicial foreclosure: Rhode Island is one of the few remaining mortgage states requiring court-supervised foreclosure. Candidates familiar with non-judicial foreclosure states may miss this.

How to Prepare 1. Know RIGL Chapter 5-20.5 and DBR structure 2. Practice transfer tax calculations ($2.28 per $500) 3. Understand the Lead Hazard Mitigation Act scope 4. Score 78%+ on practice exams before scheduling

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