Nebraska Real Estate Math
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Real estate math questions appear on every Nebraska real estate exam and test a focused set of calculations: commission splits, prorations (property tax, rent, interest), loan-to-value ratios, appreciation and depreciation, and area calculations. The Nebraska Real Estate Commission does not provide a calculator — but the math is designed to be workable without one if you know the right formulas. Nebraska candidates consistently lose points on proration questions because they apply the wrong day-count convention (360-day vs. 365-day year) or miscalculate the seller's vs. buyer's share. Work through every problem in this section until you can solve each type without hesitation.
Updated May 2026 · Nebraska Real Estate Commission exam outline
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Q1. A salesperson receives 60% of the commission and the broker receives 40%. The total commission on a $280,000 sale at 5.5% is split how much to the salesperson?
Explanation
Total commission = $280,000 × 0.055 = $15,400. Salesperson's share = $15,400 × 0.60 = $9,240. To solve this, multiply the relevant values: $280,000 at 60%.. The correct answer is $9,240.. This is a common calculation on the Nebraska real estate exam.
Q2. A home appreciates 4% per year. If it is currently worth $250,000, what will it be worth in 2 years?
Explanation
After year 1: $250,000 × 1.04 = $260,000. After year 2: $260,000 × 1.04 = $270,400. To solve this, multiply the relevant values: $250,000, at 4%.. The correct answer is $270,400.. This is a common calculation on the Nebraska real estate exam.
Q3. A property's potential gross income is $60,000 per year. The vacancy rate is 5% and operating expenses are $20,000. What is the net operating income?
Explanation
EGI = $60,000 − ($60,000 × 0.05) = $60,000 − $3,000 = $57,000. NOI = $57,000 − $20,000 = $37,000. To solve this, multiply the relevant values: $60,000 and $20,000 at 5%.. The correct answer is $37,000.. This is a common calculation on the Nebraska real estate exam.
Q4. If a property has a NOI of $45,000 and a cap rate of 7.5%, what is the estimated value?
Explanation
Value = NOI ÷ Cap Rate = $45,000 ÷ 0.075 = $600,000. To solve this, multiply the relevant values: $45,000 at 7.5%.. The correct answer is $600,000.. This is a common calculation on the Nebraska real estate exam.
Q5. A buyer's loan amount is $192,000. The lender charges 1.5 points. How much are the points?
Explanation
1 point = 1% of loan amount. 1.5 points = $192,000 × 0.015 = $2,880. Using the values given ($192,000), apply the appropriate formula.. The correct answer is $2,880.. This is a common calculation on the Nebraska real estate exam.
Q6. A property sells for $325,000. The commission rate is 6%. What is the total commission?
Explanation
Commission = $325,000 × 0.06 = $19,500. To solve this, multiply the relevant values: $325,000 at 6%.. The correct answer is $19,500.. This is a common calculation on the Nebraska real estate exam.
Q7. A buyer finances $240,000 at 4.5% annual interest. What is the interest charged in the first month?
Explanation
Monthly interest = $240,000 × (4.5% ÷ 12) = $240,000 × 0.00375 = $900. To solve this, multiply the relevant values: $240,000 at 4.5%.. The correct answer is $900.. This is a common calculation on the Nebraska real estate exam.
Q8. A lot measures 150 feet × 200 feet. How many acres does it contain? (1 acre = 43,560 sq ft)
Explanation
Area = 150 × 200 = 30,000 sq ft. Acres = 30,000 ÷ 43,560 ≈ 0.69 acres. Remember: 1 acre = 43,560 square feet. Multiply or divide as needed to convert between units.. The correct answer is 0.69 acres.. This is a common calculation on the Nebraska real estate exam.
Q9. An investor buys a rental property for $400,000 and receives $32,000 in annual net operating income. What is the cap rate?
Explanation
Cap rate = NOI ÷ Value = $32,000 ÷ $400,000 = 0.08 = 8%. Using the values given ($400,000, $32,000), apply the appropriate formula.. The correct answer is 8%.. This is a common calculation on the Nebraska real estate exam.
Q10. A property's assessed value is $150,000 and the tax rate is $1.80 per $100 of assessed value. What are the annual taxes?
Explanation
Annual taxes = ($150,000 ÷ 100) × $1.80 = 1,500 × $1.80 = $2,700. Using the values given ($150,000, $1.80), apply the appropriate formula.. The correct answer is $2,700.. This is a common calculation on the Nebraska real estate exam.
Q11. A property has a net operating income (NOI) of $36,000 per year. If the cap rate is 8%, what is the estimated property value?
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