Before you read
Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
What is required of New Jersey licensees during each biennial license term in order to renew?
Answer: A. To renew, New Jersey licensees must complete the required approved continuing education (CE) credits during the biennial license term, including any mandatory core/ethics topics established by the Commission.
Question 2 of 5
At what point in the relationship should a New Jersey licensee present and explain the Consumer Information Statement (CIS)?
Answer: B. New Jersey licensees are required to present and explain the Consumer Information Statement at the first reasonable opportunity when beginning to work with a consumer, so the consumer understands the available agency relationships before substantive dealings occur.
Question 3 of 5
New Jersey law specifically requires sellers of certain residential properties to disclose information about which environmental hazard tied to a federal pre-1978 housing rule?
Answer: A. Consistent with the federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, sellers (and landlords) of target housing built before 1978 must disclose known lead-based paint and provide the EPA pamphlet. New Jersey licensees must ensure this disclosure is made in qualifying residential transactions.
Question 4 of 5
When a New Jersey seller completes a property-condition disclosure statement, the licensee's primary professional responsibility is to:
Answer: A. The licensee must help see that a property-condition disclosure is accurately completed by the seller and must not knowingly misrepresent the property's condition. The licensee neither invents answers nor guarantees the property; the seller provides the factual disclosures and the agent ensures honesty and delivery.
Question 5 of 5
To renew a New Jersey real estate salesperson or broker license, a licensee must generally:
Answer: B. New Jersey requires licensees to complete approved continuing education credits during each license term and renew before the deadline. Renewal does not require retaking the licensing exam.
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What you need to know
Standard residential contracts in New Jersey are subject to a 3-business-day attorney-review period, during which either party's attorney may disapprove or modify the contract or cancel it. Licensees must also deliver the Consumer Information Statement (CIS) to clarify their agency role, and disclosures around environmental and lead-based paint hazards may also apply.
Required Disclosures for New Jersey Sellers and Licensees: FAQs
Is Required Disclosures for New Jersey Sellers and Licensees on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the New Jersey real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does New Jersey test this differently?
New Jersey applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the New Jersey rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
