Real Estate Salesperson - Delaware State

Delaware Real Estate Salesperson Exam: State Portion Study Guide (2026)

Passing the Delaware state portion of the real estate salesperson exam is the final hurdle between you and your license. It's 40 questions covering state-specific laws you won't find in any national prep book — and it's given in the same sitting as the national portion. Get this right, and you're officially a licensed Delaware salesperson. This guide breaks down exactly what's on the test, walks through sample questions, and gives you a clear study plan — whether you're starting from scratch or doing a final review before test day.

Delaware Real Estate Exam Overview

The Delaware real estate salesperson exam is administered by Pearson VUE. The full exam has two portions: a national section and a Delaware state section. The state portion consists of 40 scored questions, taken in the same appointment as the 80-question national portion under one combined four-hour time limit — Delaware doesn't publish a separate timer for the state section. To pass, you need a scaled score of 70 (on a 0 to 100 scale set by the Delaware Real Estate Commission with Pearson VUE). That's a scaled score, not a raw percentage — the official handbook is explicit that it's "neither the number of questions you answered correctly nor the percentage of questions you answered correctly." The two portions are scored separately, so if you pass one and fail the other, you retake only the part you failed.

You'll take both portions at an approved Pearson VUE test center. Check the official exam bulletin for current testing policies, ID requirements, and what you can bring. You can register through the exam registration page and find licensing details on the state licensing website.

For Delaware real estate exam prep, the state section deserves dedicated study time separate from the national portion. The topics are specific to Delaware statutes — and those details matter.

Topics Covered on the Delaware State Exam

The 40 state questions are split across four main topic areas. Here's what each covers and how many questions to expect:

Duties and Powers of the Real Estate Commission (4 questions)

This section covers how the Delaware Real Estate Commission is structured, what it can and can't do, and how it handles complaints. Know the Guaranty Fund — what it is, when it applies, and how it protects consumers. Understand the range of sanctions (reprimand, suspension, revocation, fines, probation) and the process for hearings and appeals.

Licensing Requirements (3 questions)

Fewer questions, but don't skip it. Topics include which activities require a license, the types of licenses available, eligibility requirements, renewal deadlines, and continuing education obligations.

Statutory Requirements Governing Licensee Activities (17 questions)

This is the heaviest-weighted section — nearly half the exam. Focus on:
- Disclosures: Seller's Disclosure of Real Property Condition Report (three forms plus the Exemption Property Certification form), radon disclosure rules and exemptions, psychologically impacted properties, agricultural-related disclosures
- Handling of monies: Escrow account rules, record retention, what the Commission's authorized agents can inspect
- Broker/associate broker/salesperson relationships: Supervision, responsibilities, and chain of authority
- Advertising: Delaware-specific rules for how licensees must advertise

Additional State Topics (16 questions)

This section pulls from several Delaware-specific laws:
- Unit Property Act: Condo regulations and council governance
- DUCIOA (Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act): Resale certification forms, applicability, escrow deposits for homebuilders
- Landlord-Tenant Code: Tenant rights, landlord obligations, notice periods
- Transfer taxes: Rates and application
- Ownership and deeds: Title forms, ownership types, unimproved land sewer/water notice requirements
- Consumer protection and Fair Housing: Delaware Consumer Fraud Act advertising exemptions and the state's fair housing provisions

Sample Delaware Real Estate Exam Questions

Here are five real-style practice questions covering the state exam's main topics. Work through these yourself — and see how many you can get right before checking your knowledge with our free practice exam.

Question 1 — Licensing Requirements
Under Delaware law, which of the following persons is exempt from the requirement to hold a real estate license?
- A) A salesperson employed by a broker who negotiates sales for others
- B) A person acting as attorney in fact under a duly executed power of attorney to consummate a real estate transaction
- C) An individual who provides competitive market analyses for mortgage lenders
- D) A property manager who negotiates lease agreements on behalf of landlords

Question 2 — Additional State Topics (Unit Property Act)
Under the Unit Property Act, the code of regulations for a condominium must provide for at least several specific items. Which of the following is a required content of the code of regulations?
- A) The percentage of undivided interest assigned to each unit
- B) The annual election by the council of a president, secretary, and treasurer
- C) The names of all current unit owners
- D) A schedule of real estate tax assessments for each unit

Question 3 — Statutory Requirements (Escrow Records)
You are a Delaware broker and the Real Estate Commission's authorized agent arrives at your office during regular business hours requesting to inspect your escrow account records. Which of the following is true?
- A) You may decline the inspection unless the agent has a court order
- B) You must make escrow account books, records, written agreements, and other necessary documents available for inspection at your approved place of business
- C) You may request a 10-business-day postponement to prepare documents
- D) You must provide only a summary statement of the escrow account balance

Question 4 — Additional State Topics (Consumer Fraud Act)
Under the Delaware Consumer Fraud Act, an advertisement or merchandising practice that is subject to and complies with the rules and regulations of which federal agency is exempt from the Act?
- A) Securities and Exchange Commission
- B) Federal Trade Commission
- C) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- D) Department of Housing and Urban Development

Question 5 — Statutory Requirements (Record Retention)
How long must a broker retain complete records of all moneys received or escrowed on real estate transactions?
- A) 1 year
- B) 2 years
- C) 3 years
- D) 5 years

Not sure about your answers? Start with our free Delaware real estate license practice test — no account needed, 10 questions drawn from the exam's topic areas, and you can retake it as many times as you like. When you're ready for a full simulation, the paid version matches the real exam format with a large question pool, timed conditions, and a topic-by-topic score breakdown.

What Types of Questions to Expect

Our practice question bank has 259 questions covering the Delaware state exam — here's the breakdown by topic:

• Additional State Topics: 126 practice questions — expect scenario-based questions on condo governance, DUCIOA resale certification, landlord-tenant disputes, and transfer tax calculations
• Statutory Requirements Governing Licensee Activities: 94 practice questions — most will be situational: "You are a broker and X happens. What do you do?" Know the disclosure forms, escrow rules, and advertising requirements cold
• Duties and Powers of the Commission: 23 practice questions — straightforward rule-recall questions on Commission authority, sanctions, and the Guaranty Fund
• Licensing Requirements: 16 practice questions — shorter section, but watch for exemption scenarios and CE deadlines

The exam leans heavily on application over memorization. You'll see questions that describe a situation and ask what the licensee must do — which makes Delaware real estate exam questions different from a basic vocabulary test.

Study Materials

The state exam tests Delaware-specific statutes, so you need resources that go beyond general real estate principles.

Essential tools:
- Review the actual Delaware statutes referenced in the exam: the Unit Property Act, DUCIOA, the Landlord-Tenant Code, and the Delaware Real Estate Code (Title 24, Chapter 29). These are publicly available online.
- Your course materials from your pre-licensing education should cover most of the state content — go back through those chapters on disclosures and broker responsibilities.
- For Delaware Pearson Vue prep specifically, use practice exams that mirror the 40-question state format with timed conditions.

For active studying:
Annotating and color-coding your notes makes a real difference when you're sorting through multiple disclosure forms or trying to keep DUCIOA and the Unit Property Act straight. Sharpie Tank Highlighters are a solid choice — the wide barrel holds plenty of ink, the chisel tip works for both highlighting and margin notes, and the 12-pack gives you enough colors to code by topic. Fluorescent yellow for statutes, pink for deadlines, green for exceptions — whatever system works for you.

Study Tips for the Delaware State Exam

1. Use a Delaware-specific study plan.
Don't rely only on a national prep book. The state portion tests Delaware's statutes, deadlines, and Commission rules — which differ from national principles. A book that covers general real estate law won't tell you the specifics of the Seller's Disclosure forms or DUCIOA escrow requirements.

2. Over-prepare — don't aim for the bare minimum.
Take practice exams repeatedly. Delaware's real exam reports a scaled score of 70 to pass — not a raw percentage — so don't fixate on a magic number. Build a cushion instead: aim to score consistently in the 80s on your practice tests so clearing the bar feels routine before you walk in.

3. Apply the rules, don't just memorize them.
Disclosures, fiduciary duties, and broker-salesperson relationships show up throughout the exam in scenario form. Know when a rule applies, not just what the rule says.

4. Know your math basics.
For proration questions, the exam will specify whether to use 360 or 365 days and who owns the closing day. What won't be provided at the test center: 43,560 square feet per acre and 5,280 feet per mile. Memorize those.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Delaware real estate salesperson exam?
The full exam has 120 scored questions: 80 on the national portion and 40 on the Delaware state portion. On top of those, you'll answer 15 unscored pretest items (5 national, 10 state) mixed in that don't count toward your score — about 135 questions on screen in total.

What topics are covered on the Delaware real estate salesperson exam?
The national portion covers real property characteristics, ownership and title transfer, property value and appraisal, contracts and agency, real estate practice, disclosures, financing and settlement, and math calculations. The Delaware state portion covers Commission duties and powers, licensing requirements, statutory requirements for licensee activities, and additional state topics including the Unit Property Act, DUCIOA, the Landlord-Tenant Code, transfer taxes, and Fair Housing.

What math formulas should I memorize?
Memorize that there are 43,560 square feet per acre and 5,280 feet per mile — these are not provided at the test center. For proration questions, the exam itself will specify whether to use 360 or 365 days per year and whether the closing day belongs to the buyer or seller, so you don't need to guess those.

Are there pretest questions on the Delaware real estate exam?
Yes. The exam includes 5 pretest items on the national portion and 10 on the state portion. These are unscored, but they look identical to scored questions — you won't be able to tell them apart. Answer every question as if it counts.

Ready to Pass?

The Delaware state exam is 40 questions covering specific laws — and the details matter. Start with our free Delaware real estate license practice test to get a feel for the question style, then move to the full practice exam for timed, topic-weighted simulation before test day. You've done the coursework. Now make sure you're ready to prove it.