As you prepare to take your Georgia real estate licensure exam, these five study tips will help you confidently walk into that testing center an aspiring real estate salesperson and walk out with an application for licensure.
#1: Know What’s on the Georgia Test
You don't want to spend time studying things you don't need to know. Here's what you can expect to see on your Georgia real estate licensure exam. There are 152 national and state questions on the exam.
100 questions focus on national real estate knowledge. Topics include:
Contracts
General principles of agency
The practice of real estate
Financing
Transfer of title
Real estate calculations
Property ownership
Valuation and market analysis
Property disclosures
Land use controls and regulations
Leasing and property management
52 questions focus on Georgia-specific real estate knowledge. Topics include:
State laws and rules
Real estate practice in Georgia
Financing
Closing the transaction
All test questions are multiple-choice, and there are three types of questions you can expect to see, including:
Analysis questions, which are designed to evaluate how well you analyze information and come up with solutions.
Application questions, which test how well you apply the information you know to different scenarios.
Recall questions, which test your ability to remember specific facts and information.
#2: Talk to Someone Who Recently Took the Test
State licensure test evolves slowly over time. If you have a friend, classmate, or acquaintance who recently took the exam, they're a great resource for intel on what to expect on test day. Ask questions about what parts of the test they found challenging and use that information to guide your study sessions.
Also, get feedback on how difficult they found the test to be, and see if they have any advice on the best way to prepare. Going straight to the source will give you the most candid feedback on what the testing experience will be like for you.
#3: Practice, Practice, Practice
Practice tests are a great tool because they give you a baseline understanding of what material you know, and what material you could use a little more... you guessed it, practice on.
Why Practice Tests Work (and Where to Find Good Ones)
Practice tests help your brain get ready for the testing environment. It’s important to take practice tests that mimic the format, content, and difficulty of the real test. Otherwise, you might be in for a not-so-great surprise on test day. There's a 10-question freebie here to get you started. You can also find lots more excellent practice material on the PrepAgent website.
#4: Focus on Your Strengths
At the end of the day, you need a score of 75% or above to pass your Georgia real estate exam, so you have a little wiggle room. Rather than focusing on your weakest areas, it's good to focus on your strengths. If you're amazing at memorizing vocabulary, do flashcard drills until you've got all your definitions down pat. Or if you're a math whiz, spend time memorizing all your critical real estate formulas.
Combine your knowledge of what's on the test with your strengths to make sure you're able to proudly walk out of that testing room with a passing score.
#5: Don’t Cram, Plan
Cramming does do one thing really well; it allows you to store information in your short-term memory. What it doesn't do well is allow you to remember information over time. UC San Diego's Department of Psychology researchers encourage students to subscribe to the idea of spaced practice for best results.
This strategy includes planning a learning schedule that has you studying at regular intervals rather than cramming. It also encourages you to focus on both new and old materials as you prepare for your exam. They suggest a 75% to 25% ratio of new-to-old material to make sure you're able to recall what you studied when it's time to take your test.
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Updated 12/03/2021