SRS Study Guide 2026
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SRS exam key facts
- A passing score of 80% or higher is required on the SRS final exam to receive credit. Source
- Online SRS exam retakes require purchasing a retake request, after which instructions are emailed within two business days. Source
- SRS designation membership is complimentary for the first 12 months, followed by a prorated annual renewal. Source
📋 SRS Exam Format at a Glance
📚 SRS Topics to Study (26)
✍️ Sample SRS Questions & Answers
1. Which tool most helps a seller's agent avoid missed contingency deadlines?
A dated checklist tracks every contract milestone so nothing slips.
2. Who is legally responsible for FIRPTA withholding when the seller is a foreign person?
The transferee (buyer) is the withholding agent under FIRPTA, though the closing agent usually handles it.
3. The seller wants to stay in the home for two weeks after closing. Which document best protects the seller and buyer?
A written rent-back agreement sets terms such as rent, deposit, liability, and move-out date.
4. What is the main limitation of an automated valuation model (AVM) like an online home-value estimate?
AVMs rely on public data and algorithms, so they miss condition, renovations, and unique features seen only in person.
5. What does the 'right of first refusal' mean in property transactions?
The 'right of first refusal' is a contractual right that gives a party the option to purchase a property before the owner can sell it to a third party. This means the holder of the right must be offered the property for sale and given the chance to buy it first. It provides a preferential opportunity to acquire the property under specified terms.
6. What is the cost approach in property valuation?
The cost approach to property valuation estimates the value of a property by calculating the cost to replace or reproduce the existing structure, minus any depreciation, plus the value of the land. This method is particularly useful for new construction or properties with unique features where comparable sales are scarce. It essentially asks what it would cost to build an identical property today.
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