Real Estate Salesperson License (MN)

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

Real Estate Salesperson License (MN): a 30-question practice bank for the real Professional Licensing (Real Estate & Insurance) standard, 3 full papers of 30 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily Minn. Stat. (53%) and Minn. Stat. ch. (47%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

30

questions per paper

30

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Advertising Compliance3%
Closing Process Basics3%
Commission Negotiability3%
Contract For Deed3%
Earnest Money Purpose3%
Fair Housing Protected Classes3%
Independent Contractor Status3%
License Inactivation And Lapses3%
Listing Agreement Types3%
Material Fact Disclosure Duty Licensee3%
Mn Agency Disclosure Timing3%
Mn Broker Experience Requirement3%
Mn Ce Required Topics3%
Mn Continuing Education Hours3%
Mn Facilitator Nonagency Status3%
Mn Human Rights Act Additional Protections3%
Mn License Application Background Check3%
Mn License Discipline Grounds3%
Mn License Tier Structure3%
Mn Prelicensing Education Courses3%
Mn Salesperson Sponsorship Requirement3%
Mn Seller Disclosure Statute3%
Mn Trust Account Requirement3%
Property Condition Disclosure Vs Warranty3%
Puffing Vs Misrepresentation3%
Purchase Agreement Basics3%
Real Estate Recovery Fund3%
Seller Disclosure Exceptions3%
Steering Prohibition3%
Types Of Agency Relationships3%

5 real sample questions

A licensed Minnesota salesperson wants to upgrade to a broker license. What is the general experience requirement they must satisfy before applying?

A. No experience requirement exists at all; anyone can become a broker with only the pre-licensing courses

B. At least three years of active licensed salesperson experience (in Minnesota or a similar jurisdiction) within the five years preceding the broker application, in addition to broker-level pre-licensing education and examination

C. Exactly one week of experience is sufficient

D. Twenty years of experience is required

Source: Minn. Stat. ch. 82

Does Minnesota use a standard two-tier real estate licensing structure with a distinct 'salesperson' license and a separate 'broker' license, or does it license everyone the same way?

A. Minnesota uses a standard two-tier structure: a real estate salesperson license, which must be sponsored by and work under a licensed real estate broker, and a separate broker license

B. Minnesota licenses everyone only as a 'broker' with no salesperson tier, similar to some other states' unified broker-only systems

C. Minnesota has no license requirement at all to practice real estate

D. Minnesota licenses salespersons only, with no broker tier of any kind

Source: Minn. Stat. ch. 82

Who must generally submit the application for a new Minnesota real estate salesperson license?

A. The applicant alone, with no involvement from any broker

B. A licensed primary/managing broker who will sponsor the salesperson, since a salesperson license must be tied to a sponsoring broker

C. Only the Minnesota Department of Commerce, with no application from anyone

D. A licensed attorney unrelated to real estate

Source: Minn. Stat. ch. 82

What is the general structure of Minnesota's real estate salesperson pre-licensing education requirement?

A. Three required courses, commonly referred to as Course I, Course II, and Course III, each 30 hours, totaling 90 hours of pre-licensing education

B. A four-year college degree in real estate is the only path to licensure

C. No pre-licensing education is required in Minnesota

D. A single 8-hour online video with no exam

Source: Minn. Stat. ch. 82

How many total continuing education hours must a Minnesota real estate salesperson or broker generally complete during each 24-month license period?

A. No continuing education is required after initial licensure

B. 10 hours

C. 30 hours, with at least 15 of those hours completed during the first 12 months of the 24-month period

D. 100 hours

Source: Minn. Stat. § 82.61

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Real-world data for this exam

Real Estate Sales Agents: real median wage (MN)May 2025$46,410/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Real Estate Salesperson License (MN) practice test?

30 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 30 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the Real Estate Salesperson License (MN) test cover?

30 domains, with the heaviest weight on Advertising Compliance (3%), Closing Process Basics (3%), and Commission Negotiability (3%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's Real Estate Salesperson License (MN) questions come from?

Primarily Minn. Stat. (53%) and Minn. Stat. ch. (47%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for Real Estate Salesperson License (MN)?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.