Click here to get this post in PDF
The most effective and most obvious way to prepare for sitting a real estate examination is actually learning the material so that you know the answer to each, and every question asked of you. However, even if you know all of the information, which is unlikely, there are certain techniques that you need to master in order to be able to perform and actually pass the examination. A selection of these tips, tricks, and techniques are listed below for you to use yourself when sitting this and any other sort of examination.
Do lots of practice
With the examination being multiple choice format, you will benefit significantly by doing as many practice tests as possible. These very closely mimic the real thing and let you know which topic areas you are strong in and which ones you are not so good at. You can use this insight to study for real estate exam online and improve your knowledge in those weaker areas.
Answer the easy questions
Make your way through the examination answering, at first, just the easy questions that you definitely know the answer to. This will help to boost your confidence and get some early points in the bag. Once you have done all of these, you can then work your way back through the examination and answer the remaining, more difficult questions.
Read the answers first
Before you even attempt to read a question, first take a look at all of the answers instead. Look out for terms or keywords that stand out. Then go ahead and read the question. As you are doing this, your subconscious brain is working to fit one of the answer choices into the question, thus giving you the answer.
Avoid competing with others
Everyone is given the same amount of time in which to complete the examination in. Do not be put off if others within the testing room appear to be ahead of you and have finished the examination whilst you are still attempting to answer the questions on it. Those people that finish the examination early are usually those ones that perform worse in it.
Do not change your mind
A general rule of thumb with any examination like this is do not go back on yourself once you have answered the question. This is true even if you do not have full faith in the answer that you have given. It has been shown many times by various studies that when changing your mind on an answer it has a detrimental effect.
Do not answer something that you have never heard of
If one of the multiple-choice questions is something that you have never heard of before then it is likely that it will not be the correct answer. With this in mind, avoid choosing these options during the real estate examination. Similarly, if you do not know what the answer is, do not select one that you know for definite is not correct, and instead just guess.
You may also like: How to Get More Clients as a Real Estate Agent
Image source: Shutterstock.com
