NSAR SALESPERSON LICENSING EXAM – ACTUAL TEST
BANK | NOVA SCOTIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NSAR)
/ NOVA SCOTIA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (NSREC)
NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
WITH RATIONALES
NSAR SALESPERSON LICENSING EXAM
Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR)
Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission (NSREC)
UPDATED 2026/2027 STUDY TEST BANK
120 Original Practice Questions with Answers & Detailed Rationales
Institution: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® / Nova Scotia Real Estate
Commission
Exam Preparation Edition: 2026/2027
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction — Questions 1–24
2. Core Concepts — Questions 25–48
3. Applied Scenarios — Questions 49–72
4. Critical Thinking — Questions 73–96
5. Review Questions — Questions 97–120
6. Final Examination Review Checklist
SECTION I — INTRODUCTION
Questions 1–24
,Question 1
Which organization is responsible for licensing real estate persons and brokerages in Nova
Scotia?
A. Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
B. Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission
C. Nova Scotia Department of Finance
D. Canadian Real Estate Association
Correct Answer: B — Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission (NSREC).
Rationale: NSREC is the provincial regulator responsible for licensing real estate salespeople,
associate brokers, managing associate brokers, brokers, and brokerages in Nova Scotia. NSAR
administers the salesperson licensing course, but the Commission is the licensing authority.
Question 2
What is the primary role of NSAR in the salesperson licensing process?
A. It issues the provincial licence
B. It administers the Salesperson Licensing Course
C. It regulates all brokerages
D. It conducts criminal prosecutions
Correct Answer: B.
Rationale: NSAR administers the Salesperson Licensing Course. Licensing itself is handled by
NSREC. This distinction is important when determining where to obtain course information
versus licensing information.
Question 3
What is the minimum age generally required to apply for a Nova Scotia real estate licence?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 19
D. 21
Correct Answer: C — 19.
Rationale: NSREC's first-time applicant requirements state that an applicant must be at least 19
years old.
,Question 4
Which educational credential is generally required for a first-time applicant?
A. A university degree
B. High-school completion or an approved equivalent
C. A law degree
D. A business diploma only
Correct Answer: B.
Rationale: NSREC requires proof of high-school graduation or an equivalency approved by the
Registrar. A university degree is not identified as a general prerequisite.
Question 5
What English-language requirement must applicants satisfy before registering for the
Salesperson Licensing Course?
A. IELTS level 5
B. CELPIP-G level 7 or higher in each of the four components
C. TOEFL only
D. No language requirement
Correct Answer: B.
Rationale: NSREC states that applicants must satisfy the English Language Proficiency
Requirement before registering for the Salesperson Licensing Course. The requirement is a level
7 or higher in reading, writing, speaking, and listening on the same CELPIP-G score report.
Question 6
How long may a student generally take to complete the Salesperson Licensing Course?
A. Three months
B. Four months
C. Six months
D. Twelve months
Correct Answer: C — Six months.
Rationale: NSREC states that students have up to six months to complete the Salesperson
Licensing Course.
, Question 7
What must a student do after completing the Salesperson Licensing Course to become
licensed?
A. Automatically receive a licence
B. Pass the NSREC salesperson licensing examination and satisfy licensing requirements
C. Complete a university degree
D. Become a REALTOR® immediately
Correct Answer: B.
Rationale: Course completion alone does not result in a licence. The applicant must successfully
challenge the salesperson examination and satisfy the remaining licensing requirements.
Question 8
What is the current minimum passing grade for the NSREC Salesperson Licensing
Examination?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 70.4%
Correct Answer: D — 70.4%.
Rationale: The current NSREC by-law identifies 70.4% as the minimum passing grade for the
Nova Scotia Salesperson Examination.
Question 9
How long after completing the Salesperson Licensing Course does a student generally have
to pass the examination?
A. 30 days
B. Six months
C. Twelve months
D. Two years
Correct Answer: C — Twelve months.
BANK | NOVA SCOTIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NSAR)
/ NOVA SCOTIA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (NSREC)
NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
WITH RATIONALES
NSAR SALESPERSON LICENSING EXAM
Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR)
Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission (NSREC)
UPDATED 2026/2027 STUDY TEST BANK
120 Original Practice Questions with Answers & Detailed Rationales
Institution: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® / Nova Scotia Real Estate
Commission
Exam Preparation Edition: 2026/2027
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction — Questions 1–24
2. Core Concepts — Questions 25–48
3. Applied Scenarios — Questions 49–72
4. Critical Thinking — Questions 73–96
5. Review Questions — Questions 97–120
6. Final Examination Review Checklist
SECTION I — INTRODUCTION
Questions 1–24
,Question 1
Which organization is responsible for licensing real estate persons and brokerages in Nova
Scotia?
A. Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
B. Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission
C. Nova Scotia Department of Finance
D. Canadian Real Estate Association
Correct Answer: B — Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission (NSREC).
Rationale: NSREC is the provincial regulator responsible for licensing real estate salespeople,
associate brokers, managing associate brokers, brokers, and brokerages in Nova Scotia. NSAR
administers the salesperson licensing course, but the Commission is the licensing authority.
Question 2
What is the primary role of NSAR in the salesperson licensing process?
A. It issues the provincial licence
B. It administers the Salesperson Licensing Course
C. It regulates all brokerages
D. It conducts criminal prosecutions
Correct Answer: B.
Rationale: NSAR administers the Salesperson Licensing Course. Licensing itself is handled by
NSREC. This distinction is important when determining where to obtain course information
versus licensing information.
Question 3
What is the minimum age generally required to apply for a Nova Scotia real estate licence?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 19
D. 21
Correct Answer: C — 19.
Rationale: NSREC's first-time applicant requirements state that an applicant must be at least 19
years old.
,Question 4
Which educational credential is generally required for a first-time applicant?
A. A university degree
B. High-school completion or an approved equivalent
C. A law degree
D. A business diploma only
Correct Answer: B.
Rationale: NSREC requires proof of high-school graduation or an equivalency approved by the
Registrar. A university degree is not identified as a general prerequisite.
Question 5
What English-language requirement must applicants satisfy before registering for the
Salesperson Licensing Course?
A. IELTS level 5
B. CELPIP-G level 7 or higher in each of the four components
C. TOEFL only
D. No language requirement
Correct Answer: B.
Rationale: NSREC states that applicants must satisfy the English Language Proficiency
Requirement before registering for the Salesperson Licensing Course. The requirement is a level
7 or higher in reading, writing, speaking, and listening on the same CELPIP-G score report.
Question 6
How long may a student generally take to complete the Salesperson Licensing Course?
A. Three months
B. Four months
C. Six months
D. Twelve months
Correct Answer: C — Six months.
Rationale: NSREC states that students have up to six months to complete the Salesperson
Licensing Course.
, Question 7
What must a student do after completing the Salesperson Licensing Course to become
licensed?
A. Automatically receive a licence
B. Pass the NSREC salesperson licensing examination and satisfy licensing requirements
C. Complete a university degree
D. Become a REALTOR® immediately
Correct Answer: B.
Rationale: Course completion alone does not result in a licence. The applicant must successfully
challenge the salesperson examination and satisfy the remaining licensing requirements.
Question 8
What is the current minimum passing grade for the NSREC Salesperson Licensing
Examination?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 70.4%
Correct Answer: D — 70.4%.
Rationale: The current NSREC by-law identifies 70.4% as the minimum passing grade for the
Nova Scotia Salesperson Examination.
Question 9
How long after completing the Salesperson Licensing Course does a student generally have
to pass the examination?
A. 30 days
B. Six months
C. Twelve months
D. Two years
Correct Answer: C — Twelve months.
