Congratulations on taking the first steps towards becoming a real estate agent in New Jersey!
I took the exam twice before I passed it. It took strategy, dedication, long nights, and TONS of sticky notes and highlighters…
I’m a visual learner but I HAVE to write things down and highlight text in order to properly retain information so in class I made sure to print out physical copies of the book that were emailed to us. This probably isn’t the best cost effective method (I printed about 300+ pages or more and spent $50 on new ink and paper 🫣🤫) but it’s what helped.
I also have the pettiest printer (EPSON XP-4100 SERIES 2) that will not print anything even in black ink unless it also has YELLOW ink and the rest of its colors (yellow is priority though). 10/10 would not recommend; however, it is a great scanner and wireless printer so hit or miss tbh. I did what I could, I suggest you do what you can.
Anyway, I printed out the book basically and when we reached the page of review questions I would write down my answers on a sticky note. This allowed me to be able to go back and review it without ruining the page with answers already written down. I also stacked stickies when retesting myself and then put them side by side to see exactly where I went wrong the second, third, or fourth time around.
I also watched Kyle Kovats on Youtube this video specifically. I avoided it back in 2021 when I gave up on pursuing Real Estate but then I tried again and that video was top tier!
Everyone recommended CompuCram and I bought it for $50 at the time and was unable to see the hype. It just didn’t help the way I needed it to and it definitely did not explain math problems how I needed. I’ll be coming out with a detailed e-book on how to pass the exam because there was soooo much that I learned, took notes on, and understood in different ways. One example was the math, I’ll have certain explanations worked out because the IRV and PRB circles confused me. I used math strategies that weren’t discussed.
Here are some quick tips to help you pass the pre-licensing exam:
- Familiarize yourself with the exam outline and format. Knowing the basics of the exam will help you identify areas you need to focus on studying.
- Take a practice test. Taking a practice test can help you identify areas of strength and weakness, so you know where to focus your studying.
- Utilize study materials. There are many study materials available online, such as practice questions and study guides. Make sure to use reputable sources when studying. I used this book. It has 9 tests – broker/appraiser prep too and it recommends what to skip and what to work on.
- Take breaks. Set aside designated study times and take breaks throughout the day. This can help you stay focused and retain information better.
- Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you don’t understand something.
Good luck on the exam!
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