If you treat the California real estate exam like a school test, you’ll lose—treat it like a task, and you’ll pass. In this no-fluff conversation, host Robert Rico sits down with Mac Nomura, a top crash-course instructor at US Realty Training, to unpack the exact study system, test-day strategies, and mindset shifts that move you from “almost ready” to “license in hand.”

Click here to join a crash course or get the exam prep: https://www.usrealtytraining.com/exam-prep-crash-course/california

What you’ll learn: how to practice with live exam simulations, read scenario-based questions without falling for traps, build the focus to sit for three hours, and use your results to study only what you don’t know. You’ll also hear a simple rule for math questions that saves time (and stress), plus how to avoid over-studying and second-guessing.

Takeaways

• Simulate the real thing: Use 150-question, 3-hour mock exams to build stamina and fluency with the state’s odd wording (double negatives, “EXCEPT,” sneaky “and”).

• Study what you don’t know: After each mock, review topic-level scores and drill only the weak areas (<75%).

• Win with strategy: Skip long calculation items, return at the end, and guess if needed—you can still pass with 30–35 uncertain answers.

• Aim for consistent mastery: Target 80%+ on five separate mocks before test day to walk in confident.

• Mindset over panic: Drop the “I’m bad at math/tests” story; confidence and calm beat cramming. Treat the exam as a task on your path, not a verdict on your worth.

Inside USRT’s student portal: unlimited practice exams (never the same twice), topic breakdowns, instant scoring, searchable definitions, and ~300 flashcards to lock in must-memorize items (e.g., acre square footage) while you use class time to master concepts and scenarios.

Mac Nomura is a veteran real estate educator and crash-course instructor at US Realty Training. He blends practical strategy, mindset coaching, and real-world stories to help students pass—and start thriving in the business.

Ready to pass with less stress? Enroll in the US Realty Training Crash Course and start your mock-exam reps today. Then share your score streak with us when you hit 80% five times.