How Long to Study for the Rhode Island Real Estate Exam

Rhode Island requires 45 hours of prelicense education — one of the lower requirements. Here's how to plan additional study time.

After the Course: How Much More? **No real estate background**: 4-5 weeks, 1-2 hours/day **Business/law background**: 3-4 weeks **Licensed in another state**: 2-3 weeks on RI-specific content

Week-by-Week Plan **Week 1**: RI license law — DBR structure (no commission), RIGL Chapter 5-20.5, 45-hour prelicense, 2-year renewal, 24 hours CE per cycle, 5-year record retention. **Week 2**: Transfer tax ($2.28 per $500), Lead Hazard Mitigation Act (pre-1978 rentals), Seller's Property Disclosure, judicial foreclosure (mortgage state). **Week 3**: Agency — written disclosure at first substantive contact, written buyer agency agreement, dual agency written consent. **Week 4**: National content — financing, valuation (cap rate), fair housing, contracts. **Week 5**: Full timed practice exams (120 questions, 3 hours). Target 78%+ before scheduling.

Scheduling Apply through DBR at dbr.ri.gov. Schedule through PSI. Testing centers in Providence area. Exam fee: $65.

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