PSI Study Guide 2026

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๐Ÿ“‹ PSI Exam Format at a Glance

100
Questions
120 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score

๐Ÿ“š PSI Topics to Study (69)

โœ๏ธ Sample PSI Questions & Answers

1. Which of the following BEST describes a 'bridge loan' in real estate?
โœ“ A short-term loan used to bridge the gap between buying a new home and selling the existing one

A bridge loan is short-term financing that allows a borrower to purchase a new property before their current property is sold.

2. A lender charges 2 discount points on a $300,000 loan. How much does the borrower pay in points?
โœ“ $6,000

Each point equals 1% of the loan amount; 2 points ร— 1% ร— $300,000 = $6,000.

3. A couple advertised their house with a broker. The sale ended when the seller found a buyer after two months. The seller did not have to pay the broker a commission. This listing was probably:
โœ“ an exclusive agency listing

In an exclusive agency listing, the seller grants one broker the exclusive right to sell the property, but the seller retains the right to find a buyer themselves without owing a commission to the broker. If the seller finds the buyer, as in this scenario, no commission is paid. This differs from an exclusive right to sell listing, where the broker earns a commission regardless of who finds the buyer.

4. Which licensing exam scheduling action should a candidate take if they need to reschedule a PSI exam?
โœ“ Contact PSI at least 24-48 hours before the scheduled exam to avoid a forfeiture fee

PSI generally requires candidates to reschedule at least 24-48 hours before the appointment to avoid losing the examination fee; exact windows vary by program.

5. What is the legal effect of a 'time is of the essence' clause in a real estate contract?
โœ“ Missing the deadline is a material breach

A 'time is of the essence' clause makes strict compliance with deadlines a material term, so missing the deadline constitutes a material breach allowing the other party to terminate.

6. What should a candidate do if they encounter a technical malfunction during a PSI exam?
โœ“ Raise their hand or notify the proctor immediately

Candidates should immediately alert the proctor to any technical issues so the problem is documented and the exam time can be appropriately managed.

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