California Real Estate Sales Exam

I thoroughly studied this book before taking the exam and passed the 1st time. This was the only study aid I used due to time constraints. Regarding the review from the lady that says that the book didn't give the questions EXACTLY, she probably found the test difficult because she blindly memorized the answers rather than learning the concepts behind them. A few questions on the test were identical, but if you know the concepts, you will pass the test with little difficulty.

I am a bit surprised some rated this book so low.I haven't taken the State Exam yet, but I have just finished a Real Estate Principles class at a local junior college.There are four sample exams. I have found the questions in the book to be a little on the easy side compared to another exam preparation disc I acquired. But they are good review, and there is a middle section that is a mini-refresher course on real estate principles. I found the refresher quite helpful. The best part, if you are math-challenged like myself, is the math review section. It lays out how to do math problems (even with a calculator) in as concise and clear a way as I have ever seen -- percentages, fractions -- assessment, appraisal, insurance, commission, etc. And it also has a "short cut" that I have never seen before but which works everytime. I am now confident that can do most of the math problems that will come up on the exam. A feeling I did not have before.If you want to cover all bases exam-question-wise, it's probably best to have at least two sources of practice exam questions, this, and another book or disc.But, for me, the math review section alone is worth the price.

I just passed the RE exam. I used the CD that came with the book and took the 150 question test about 9 times. It does not tell you, but each time you take it changes the questions. So it is a different test each time. Good luck!

This is a wonderful study tool for the exam. The CD rom with tests is an incredible tool. It scores your exam, keeps track of the time elapsed, and helps you with your weak subject areas with exam review. I highly recommend this book for anyone sitting for their real estate exam.