How many total hours of pre-licensing coursework must a candidate complete to qualify to sit for the Iowa real estate salesperson examination?
A. 96 hours: a 60-hour pre-license course plus three 12-hour courses in Listing Practices, Buying Practices, and Ethics
B. 60 hours only, from an approved pre-license school
C. 40 hours, matching the state-specific portion of the licensing exam
D. 120 hours, matching most bordering states' broker pre-licensing requirement
Source: Iowa Real Estate Commission Licensing Information Bulletin, dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/real-estate-licensees
A candidate for an Iowa real estate salesperson license must be at least 18 years old by what point?
A. By the date the pre-license course begins
B. Within six months of taking the licensing exam and before applying for the license
C. By the date of high school graduation, since a diploma is a prerequisite
D. Age is not a factor; only completion of coursework and the exam matter
Source: Iowa Real Estate Commission Licensing Information Bulletin, dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/real-estate-licensees
What background screening must every Iowa real estate salesperson candidate complete before licensure?
A. A credit check only, verifying no outstanding judgments
B. A local county records check only, with no state or federal component
C. A criminal records check at both the state and federal levels
D. No background screening is required for salesperson applicants
Source: Iowa Real Estate Commission Licensing Information Bulletin, dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/real-estate-licensees
A salesperson applicant's pre-license course completion certificates must be dated within what period of the license application date?
A. Within 90 days prior to the application date
B. There is no time limit as long as the course was IREC-approved when taken
C. Within five years prior to the application date
D. Within one year prior to the application date
Source: Iowa Real Estate Commission Licensing Information Bulletin, dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/real-estate-licensees
Which organization administers the Iowa real estate salesperson licensing examination?
A. Psychological Services, Inc. (PSI)
B. The Iowa Association of REALTORS directly
C. The pre-licensing school where the candidate completed coursework
D. The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing front office, in person
Source: Iowa Real Estate Commission, dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/real-estate-licensees
