Real Estate Requirements & Courses by State — 2026 Guide
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Showing 51 of 51 states
| State | Entry license | Pre-license | Proctored final | Exam vendor | CE hrs | Broker path | Click2CE products | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAL | Salesperson | 60 hrs | Required | Pearson VUE | 15 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| AlaskaAK | Salesperson | 40 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 20 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| ArizonaAZ | Salesperson | 90 hrs | Required | Pearson VUE | 24 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep Pre-License CE | |
| ArkansasAR | Salesperson | 60 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 7 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| CaliforniaCA | Salesperson | 135 hrs | Likely — verify | State | 45 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| ColoradoCO | Broker | 168 hrs | Not required | PSI | 24 | No broker exam | Exam Prep | |
| ConnecticutCT | Salesperson | 60 hrs | Verify | PSI | 12 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| DelawareDE | Salesperson | 99 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 21 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| FloridaFL | Sales Associate | 63 hrs | Not required | Pearson VUE | 14 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| GeorgiaGA | Salesperson | 75 hrs | Required | PSI | 36 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| HawaiiHI | Salesperson | 60 hrs | Verify | PSI | 20 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| IdahoID | Salesperson | 90 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 18 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| IllinoisIL | Broker | 75 hrs | Some formats | PSI | 12 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| IndianaIN | Salesperson | 90 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 12 | No broker exam | Exam Prep | |
| IowaIA | Salesperson | 60 hrs | Verify | PSI | 36 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| KansasKS | Salesperson | 30 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 12 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| KentuckyKY | Sales Associate | 96 hrs | Likely — verify | PSI | 6 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| LouisianaLA | Salesperson | 90 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 12 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| MaineME | Sales Agent | 55 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 21 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| MarylandMD | Salesperson | 60 hrs | Likely — verify | PSI | 15 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| MassachusettsMA | Salesperson | 40 hrs | Verify | PSI | 12 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| MichiganMI | Salesperson | 40 hrs | Verify | PSI | 18 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| MinnesotaMN | Salesperson | 90 hrs | Required | Pearson VUE | 30 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| MississippiMS | Salesperson | 60 hrs | Verify | PSI | 16 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| MissouriMO | Salesperson | 72 hrs | Verify | PSI | 12 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| MontanaMT | Salesperson | 70 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 16 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| NebraskaNE | Salesperson | 66 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 18 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| NevadaNV | Salesperson | 90 hrs | Required | Pearson VUE | 24 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| New HampshireNH | Salesperson | 40 hrs | Verify | PSI | 15 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| New JerseyNJ | Salesperson | 75 hrs | Verify | PSI | 12 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| New MexicoNM | Associate Broker | 90 hrs | Verify | PSI | 36 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| New YorkNY | Salesperson | 77 hrs | Required | State | 22 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| North CarolinaNC | Provisional Broker | 75 hrs | Required | Pearson VUE | 8 | No broker exam | Exam Prep | |
| North DakotaND | Salesperson | 90 hrs | Verify | PSI | 9 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| OhioOH | Salesperson | 120 hrs | Verify | PSI | 30 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| OklahomaOK | Sales Associate | 90 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 21 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| OregonOR | Broker | 150 hrs | Verify | PSI | 30 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| PennsylvaniaPA | Salesperson | 75 hrs | Likely — verify | Pearson VUE | 14 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| Rhode IslandRI | Salesperson | 45 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 24 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| South CarolinaSC | Salesperson | 90 hrs | Likely — verify | PSI | 10 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| South DakotaSD | Broker | 116 hrs | Verify | PSI | 24 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| TennesseeTN | Affiliate Broker | 90 hrs | Verify | PSI | 16 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| TexasTX | Sales Agent | 180 hrs | Not required | Pearson VUE | 18 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| UtahUT | Sales Agent | 120 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 18 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| VermontVT | Salesperson | 40 hrs | Verify | PSI | 16 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| VirginiaVA | Salesperson | 60 hrs | Required | PSI | 16 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| WashingtonWA | Broker | 90 hrs | Verify | PSI | 30 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| Washington DCDC | Salesperson | 60 hrs | Likely — verify | PSI | 15 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| West VirginiaWV | Salesperson | 90 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 7 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep | |
| WisconsinWI | Salesperson | 72 hrs | Likely — verify | Pearson VUE | 18 | Broker exam required | Exam Prep | |
| WyomingWY | Salesperson | 54 hrs | Verify | Pearson VUE | 12 | Verify with commission | Exam Prep |
Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.
Last reviewed: June 25, 2026
Also see how to get a real estate license for the full step-by-step process.