A broker keeps a pooled interest-bearing trust account. Unless the parties agree otherwise in writing, who is paid the interest, less reasonable transaction costs?Minn. Stat. 82.75
A broker receives a written complaint about a salesperson. For how long must the broker keep the complaint file?Minn. Stat. 82.73
A buyer has signed no representation contract, and the salesperson represents no other party. In what role does the agency disclosure form say the salesperson is acting?Minn. Stat. 82.67
A buyer puts down earnest money and the written agreement says nothing about when it is deposited. By when must the listing broker deposit it?Minn. Stat. 82.75
A renewed Minnesota real estate license is valid for how long?Minn. Stat. 82.63
A salesperson stops acting for a broker. Within how many days must the broker notify the commissioner?Minn. Stat. 82.63
A seller rejects an offer that came with earnest money. When must the money go back to the would-be buyer?Minn. Stat. 82.75
A tenant of an apartment building earns referral fees for sending new tenants. What is the most the tenant may earn in any 12-month period?Minn. Stat. 82.70
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Real estate brokerage license law, continued
An applicant for the broker's examination must show how much experience as a licensed salesperson within the previous five years?Minn. Stat. 82.59
The buyer of a listed home is the listing salesperson's business associate. What does the license law require?Minn. Stat. 82.68
The commissioner revokes a license. For at least how long is the former licensee barred from applying for a new one?Minn. Stat. 45.027
For how long must a broker keep copies of listings, deposit receipts and trust account records?Minn. Stat. 82.72
For the license law, "residential real property" is property occupied, or intended to be occupied, by how many families as their residence?Minn. Stat. 82.55
For what purpose may a broker keep personal funds in a trust account?Minn. Stat. 82.75
How many hours of approved instruction must a salesperson applicant complete before taking the license examination?Minn. Stat. 82.59
In a residential sale, when must a licensee give a consumer the agency disclosure form?Minn. Stat. 82.67
On behalf of how many brokers may a Minnesota salesperson be licensed to act at the same time?Minn. Stat. 82.63
Two salespersons licensed to the same broker each represent a party to one sale. What does the license law call this?Minn. Stat. 82.55
Under the license law, which of these is NOT a material fact about a property offered for sale?Minn. Stat. 82.68
What is the largest civil penalty the commissioner of commerce may impose for each violation, where no other penalty is specified?Minn. Stat. 45.027
What is the most the real estate education, research and recovery fund pays one claimant on one transaction?Minn. Stat. 82.86
What must every real estate office and branch office keep available for its licensees?Minn. Stat. 82.73
Where must the parties' consent to dual agency in a residential sale be obtained?Minn. Stat. 82.67
Which of these, done for another person and for a fee, is within Minnesota's definition of a real estate broker?Minn. Stat. 82.55
Without written authorization from the broker, from whom may a salesperson accept a commission for licensed acts?Minn. Stat. 82.70
Interests in real property 10
A buyer of a lot in registered subdivided land may rescind the contract within how many days after actually receiving a legible copy of it?Minn. Stat. 83.28
A buyer of a new common interest community unit first receives the disclosure statement on the day the purchase agreement is signed. How long does the buyer have to cancel?Minn. Stat. 515B.4-106
A deed grants land "to Ana and Ben" and says nothing more. What estate do they hold?Minn. Stat. 500.19
A married owner deeds the couple's homestead to a buyer and signs alone. What is the effect under Minnesota law?Minn. Stat. 507.02
After a tenancy ends and the landlord has the tenant's mailing address, how long does the landlord have to return the deposit or explain in writing what was withheld?Minn. Stat. 504B.178
How much advance notice must a landlord make a good faith effort to give before entering a rented home for a business purpose?Minn. Stat. 504B.211
On the resale of a common interest community unit, the association's resale disclosure certificate may be dated no more than how long before the purchase agreement?Minn. Stat. 515B.4-107
Property tax on a parcel is over $100. Before which date must the first half be paid?Minn. Stat. 279.01
What did Minnesota do with the common law rule that a joint tenancy needs unity of time, title, interest and possession?Minn. Stat. 500.19
What interest does a residential security deposit earn for the tenant?Minn. Stat. 504B.178
Conveyance procedures and protection of parties 10
A deed conveys a house for net consideration well over $3,000. What is the deed tax?Minn. Stat. 287.21
A neighbor has openly used a strip of Torrens (registered) land for twenty years. Can the neighbor gain title to it that way?Minn. Stat. 508.02
A seller knows of no wells on the land. What must the seller give the buyer before signing an agreement to sell?Minn. Stat. 103I.235
An owner installs an underground storage tank. Within how many days of installation must the owner notify the Pollution Control Agency?Minn. Stat. 116.48
At what rate is Minnesota's mortgage registry tax imposed, and who is liable for it?Minn. Stat. 287.035
For how long does the statutory warranty on a new dwelling cover defects from faulty workmanship and defective materials?Minn. Stat. 327A.02
When must a seller disclose in writing how sewage generated at the property is managed?Minn. Stat. 115.55
Which defects in a new dwelling does the ten-year statutory warranty cover?Minn. Stat. 327A.02
Which lease must be in writing to be enforceable under Minnesota's statute of frauds?Minn. Stat. 513.05
Which of these is a protected class in real property under the Minnesota Human Rights Act?Minn. Stat. 363A.09
Financial instruments 5
A buyer under a current contract for deed defaults. The seller's statutory cancellation notice generally says the contract will terminate how long after service?Minn. Stat. 559.21
A mechanic's lien ceases unless a lien statement is filed for record within how many days after the last of the work?Minn. Stat. 514.08
After a foreclosure sale by advertisement, how long does the mortgagor ordinarily have to redeem?Minn. Stat. 580.23
How much published notice must be given before a mortgage is foreclosed by advertisement?Minn. Stat. 580.03
What is the largest area of land a Minnesota homestead exemption may include?Minn. Stat. 510.02
How this list was compiled: Written from Minnesota Statutes chapters 82 and 45 and sections of chapters 83, 103I, 115, 116, 279, 287, 327A, 363A, 500, 504B, 507, 508, 510, 513, 514, 515B, 559 and 580, as published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes at https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/, read 2026-10-08. The spread of topics follows the Minnesota state content outline in the Real Estate Salesperson, Broker and Abstracter Examination Candidate Information Bulletin issued for the Minnesota Department of Commerce, which cites these chapters section by section; the bulletin is at https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/10954. Licence: Own work. Questions, answer choices and explanations were written for this site from the statute and rule text; nothing is copied from another practice test, a prep book or the state exam. Short quotations from the statutes and rules are marked.
How it works
This unofficial Minnesota real estate license practice test has 50 of our own questions on the state portion of the salesperson exam. It is not affiliated with the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Checked October 8, 2026.
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A Minnesota state portion practice test by outline section
The questions follow the Minnesota state content outline in the candidate information bulletin, in its proportions: real estate brokerage license law (Chapter 82 and the commissioner's authority in Chapter 45), interests in real property, conveyance procedures and protection of parties, and financial instruments. The general portion and its math are left out.
Use it as a Minnesota real estate license study guide
Each explanation names the section of Minnesota Statutes it rests on and links to the Revisor's text. Exam mode gives 50 questions in 90 minutes with a pass mark of 75 percent, the state portion's own numbers.
With no agreed timing, the listing broker deposits earnest money within three business days of receipt or final acceptance, whichever is later (82.75).
Until a buyer signs a representation contract, the licensee acts as a facilitator unless representing another party (82.67).
A married owner cannot convey the homestead without both spouses' signatures (507.02).
Questions and answers
How many questions are on the Minnesota real estate exam?
The candidate information bulletin lists 80 items in 2.5 hours for the general portion and 50 items in 1.5 hours for the salesperson state portion, or 130 items in 4 hours when both are taken together.
What score do you need to pass the Minnesota real estate exam?
Minnesota Statutes 82.59 sets the passing grade at 75 percent or higher on the uniform portion and 75 percent or higher on the state portion.
Is this the real Minnesota real estate license exam?
No. The questions are our own, written from Minnesota Statutes. This site has never seen the exam, and no licensed Minnesota broker or attorney has reviewed the answers yet.