In order to pass the Alabama real estate exam, you'll need a score of at least 70%. Passing the exam is much easier (and less stressful) for those who have completed Exam Prep courses.

The Alabama real estate examination itself costs $70, and payment should be directed to Pearson VUE. There are other fees associated with licensing, but you can expect the test alone to cost this much.

While the majority of Alabama students do pass their real estate exam, a passing result is far from guaranteed. Roughly 24% of students have to retake the Alabama licensing exam in order to pass. The best way to alleviate your nerves and pass the exam is to work hard and prepare as much as possible.

Examinations are generally administered through PearsonVue. For more information, visit the Alabama Real Estate Commission website.

The following list outlines the topics that will be covered in your State and National portions of the licensing exam. The number of questions related to the given topic is provided in parentheses.

State Portion:

• Purpose of License Law/Rules, Regulations, and the Role of Commission (one)

• Licensing Requirements (seven)

• License Status (two)

• Broker Licenses, Company Licenses, and Place of Business (five)

• Recovery Fund (two)

• Disciplinary Actions and Process (two)

• Estimated Closing Statement (one)

• Trust Funds (two)

• RECAD (three)

• Violations which may result in disciplinary actions (15)
  
  National Portion:

• Property Ownership (eight)

• Land Use Controls and Regulations (five)

• Valuation and Market Analysis (seven)

• Financing (10)

• General Principles of Agency (13)

• Property Disclosures (six)

• Contracts (17)

• Leasing and Property Management (three)

• Transfer of Title (eight)

• Practice of Real Estate (13)

• Real Estate Calculations (10)

You cannot take the Alabama real estate exam online. All students must travel to a testing location where they will be monitored for the duration of the test.