Start Here: Choose Your Exam Prep and Study Resources

Start with the exam you need to take, then choose the help that matches your next step. This guide brings together TSRE's study, practice, access, and exam-preparation articles.

1. Know which exam you are preparing for

• School final: complete your course work and use the review resources assigned in your course. Read End of Course Exam for requirements and retests.
• Florida state exam: start with How to Prepare for the Florida Real Estate State Exam. Use the Sales Associate Course I syllabus or Broker Course II syllabus to check topic coverage.
• 40-question Laws and Rules exam: use the specialized Laws and Rules study guide after confirming your DBPR authorization.

2. Choose and open your resources

• Course Practice Exams vs. the Question Simulator: Which Should I Use?
• Find Your Question Simulator, Exam Cram, and MP3 Audio
• Course and Exam-Prep Access: Expiration Dates and Extension Requests
• Real Estate Textbooks & Course Materials
• My Textbook, PDF, or Practice Question Seems Wrong: What Should I Do?

Missing your whole course or unsure where to open lessons? Use Where do I log in? and I Paid, but I Can't Find or Access My TSRE Course. Course type and portal matter, including for post-license and continuing education.

3. Make each study session count

Choose a weak topic, review the lesson, answer fresh questions without notes, and explain any missed or guessed answers. Put the next review session on your calendar.

• Use Practice Results to Improve Your Exam Preparation
• Read Exam Questions and Compare Answer Choices
• Real Estate Math: How to Choose the Right Formula
• How Do I Know When I Am Ready for the Real Estate Exam?
• How to Manage Time in Self Paced Programs
• Prepare for Your Next Attempt After an Unsuccessful Exam

4. Clear up a specific concept

• CMA vs. Appraisal
• Freehold vs. Leasehold Estates
• Florida Real Estate Office Entrance Signs
• Personal Funds in a Broker's Escrow Account
• Condominium Units and Common Elements
• Month-to-Month Tenancy: 15 or 30 Days?
• Interstate Land Sales: 25 vs. 100 Lots

5. Handle exam logistics

Use the State Exam guide for scheduling, identification, accommodations, results, retesting, and official reviews. Need proof of course completion? See Find, Download, or Request Your Course Completion Certificate.

For help choosing a next step, contact TSRE Support with your course or product name, exam type, and the topic or access problem you need help with.