"A career as a real estate professional can be rewarding in many ways. But if the thought of taking your real estate licensing exam seems daunting, you've come to the right place. This handy guide helps you study by reviewing key topics covered on the exam and offers some smart test-taking strategies to increase your chances of success. In it, you get: A look at the skills required to be a successful real estate agent or broker ; A review of ethics, fair houseing, and other important real estate laws ; An exploration of the types of property ownership, deeds, titles, transfers, contracts, and appraisals ; A primer on financing, morgages, taxes, and real estate math you need to know ; Nearly 600 practice questions and answers to help you prepare for your exam." --,Back cover.