TL;DR: The Real Estate Broker Licensure Exam (REBLE) is a PRC exam under RA 9646 (the Real Estate Service Act), open to holders of a relevant bachelor's degree who complete the required real estate training. The 2026 exam was held April 16, with results out April 21 — 1,863 of 2,296 examinees passed, an 81.1% rate. It has two subjects, a ₱900 application fee, and a 75% passing average with no subject below 50%.
Introduction
If you want to legally sell, lease, or broker real property for a commission in the Philippines, you need a PRC license — and that means passing the Real Estate Broker Licensure Exam, commonly shortened to REBLE. It is administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) through the Board of Real Estate Service, under the authority of Republic Act No. 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009.
This guide covers who is eligible, how to apply and what it costs, what the exam covers, the confirmed 2026 schedule, recent passing rates, and how to prepare. It also flags a common point of confusion: "RESA" is the name of the law behind this exam, not the CPA review school many students already associate with that name.
What Is the Real Estate Broker Licensure Exam?
The REBLE is the PRC licensure exam that qualifies someone to practice as a real estate broker in the Philippines. Passing it, plus registering with PRC, lets you legally represent buyers, sellers, lessors, and lessees in property transactions for a fee or commission.
The exam is one of three professional licenses created under RA 9646 for the real estate service sector — the others being real estate appraiser and real estate consultant. Brokers are the only one of the three who can directly negotiate sales and supervise licensed salespersons.
A Quick Note on "RESA"
"RESA" is shorthand for Republic Act 9646, the Real Estate Service Act — the law that created the broker, appraiser, and consultant licenses this guide is about. If you searched "RESA exam" or "RESA board exam" expecting real estate content, you are in the right place.
But there is also a well-known CPA review school in Manila called ReSA (the Review School of Accountancy), unrelated to real estate at all — it preps accountancy graduates for the CPA Licensure Exam (CPALE). The two names are pronounced the same and easy to mix up in search results. If you are reviewing for the real estate broker exam, look for RA 9646 and the PRC Board of Real Estate Service, not a CPA review center.
Who Can Take the Real Estate Broker Exam?
Under Section 14 of RA 9646, you generally need to be a Filipino citizen, a holder of a relevant bachelor's degree from a CHED-recognized institution, and of good moral character with no conviction involving moral turpitude.
A Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management (BSREM) degree satisfies the education requirement directly. In practice, PRC has also accepted other bachelor's degrees when paired with required real estate training — sources describe this training variably as roughly 120 hours of a Comprehensive Real Estate Seminar and Review (CRESAR), or a split such as 60 hours of CRESAR plus 60 hours of on-the-job training. The exact hours/units breakdown is not consistently stated across sources, so confirm your specific eligibility path with PRC or the Board of Real Estate Service before you commit to an application. The law also notes that once CHED formally implements a real estate service degree program, that program will become the standard educational requirement going forward.
How Much Does It Cost to Apply?
Recent filing guides put the REBLE application fee at roughly ₱900, plus small add-ons — about ₱20 for online payment processing, and, if you pick up documents at a PRC office, roughly ₱21 for a documentary stamp and ₱30 for a mailing envelope.
Fees are set by PRC and revised periodically — always confirm the current amount in your LERIS account before paying.
Documents You Will Need
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| PSA Birth Certificate | Original and photocopy |
| Transcript of Records | Marked "For Board Examination Purposes," with photo |
| Diploma or proof of degree | BSREM diploma, or bachelor's degree plus training proof |
| PSA Marriage Certificate | Married female applicants only |
| Valid NBI Clearance | Required for first-timers and repeaters |
| 2x2 ID photos | Per PRC's current photo specifications |
How Do I Apply Through PRC LERIS?
- Create or log in to your LERIS account at online.prc.gov.ph.
- Verify your eligibility and gather the documents above.
- Complete the online application during the open filing window and pay the fee.
- Upload or present documents for verification, either online or at a PRC office.
- Download your Notice of Admission (NOA) once your application is approved, and check your assigned testing center and room.
File as early in the window as possible — testing centers in major cities fill up, and document verification can take time if anything is incomplete.
What Does the Exam Cover?
The REBLE is given in two subjects covering real estate law, brokerage practice, and technical/financial knowledge. You need a 75% general weighted average, with no rating below 50% in either subject, to pass.
| Subject | Approximate Coverage |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Property Ownership, Regulations, and Practice | Real estate laws, principles of property ownership, the Condominium Act, RA 9646 itself, legal aspects of sale, mortgage, and lease, documentation and registration |
| Real Estate Brokerage Practice, Appraisal, and Finance | Brokerage practice and ethics, property valuation and appraisal basics, real estate finance and economics, marketing and taxation |
Exact table-of-specifications weights can shift between administrations — check the current syllabus with PRC or your review center before finalizing your study plan.
REBLE 2026 Schedule
The 2026 Real Estate Broker Licensure Exam was held April 16, 2026, with results released April 21, 2026 — a fast four-day turnaround.
| Detail | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Exam date | April 16, 2026 |
| Application period | January 16 - March 17, 2026 |
| Results released | April 21, 2026 |
| Testing centers | NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao |
Unlike exams such as the NLE or LET that run twice a year, REBLE has been a single annual sitting in April for at least three straight years (2024, 2025, and 2026), based on official PRC results releases. No second 2026 offering has been confirmed as of this writing — check the 2026 board exam schedule and leris.prc.gov.ph for any updates before planning around one.
Schedules and application windows can shift — always verify the current dates on prc.gov.ph or in your LERIS account.
Recent Passing Rates
The national REBLE passing rate has stayed in a fairly tight band — mid-70s to low-80s percent — over the last three administrations, based on PRC's official results releases.
| Exam Date | Passed / Took Exam | Passing Rate |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 1,863 / 2,296 | 81.1% |
| April 2025 | 1,306 / 1,741 | 75.01% |
| April 2024 | 1,337 / 1,758 | ~76% |
As PRC put it in its April 2026 release: "1,863 out of 2,296 passed the Real Estate Brokers Licensure Examination given by the Board of Real Estate Service," across 13 testing centers nationwide.
How to Prepare for the Broker Exam
1. Get the Current Reviewer and Syllabus
Real estate law changes — HLURB functions shifted to the DHSUD, new circulars get issued, tax rules get amended. Use a reviewer updated for the current cycle, not an old copy passed down from a previous batch.
2. Drill RA 9646 and Related Laws
The exam draws heavily on RA 9646 itself, the Condominium Act, the Maceda Law, and property registration rules. These are dense but high-yield — expect direct recall questions.
3. Practice Computation-Based Items
Appraisal, real estate finance, and taxation questions often involve calculations (amortization, capital gains tax, documentary stamp tax, appraisal value). Practice these until they are fast and automatic.
4. Take Timed Mock Exams
Two subjects in one day is a long haul. Simulate full-length timed exams so pacing does not blindside you on test day.
5. Join a Review Center If You Need Structure
A review center is not mandatory, but many first-time examinees find the structured schedule and updated materials worth it, especially for the technical and legal recall sections. Compare options through SchoolFinderPH's review center directory.
Is a Review Center Worth It for REBLE?
It depends on your background. If you already work in real estate, property management, or a related field and are comfortable with legal reading, self-study with an updated reviewer can work. If you are coming from an unrelated bachelor's degree or have been out of school for a while, a structured review center can help you catch up on the legal and technical material faster. For more on weighing the decision generally, see our guide on how long to review for a board exam.
Ready to find the right school or review center? Browse schools or compare programs and review centers across the Philippines on SchoolFinderPH, and check our review center directory to start comparing options.
Sources
- PRC: April 2026 Real Estate Brokers Licensure Examination Results
- PRC: April 2025 Real Estate Brokers Licensure Examination Results
- Manila Bulletin: 1,337 pass April 2024 Real Estate Brokers Licensure Exam
- PRC: 2026 Schedule of Examination
- Republic Act No. 9646, the Real Estate Service Act of 2009 (Section 14, examination and qualifications)
- Board Passers Portal PH: Real Estate Broker Board Exam Application Guide 2026
- Filcil: Real Estate Broker Licensure Board Exam Requirements, Coverage, and Schedule
