Answering this is much tougher than one might think, mainly because it depends completely on the state. Each state regulates their own real estate licensing process and each state has it’s own set of rules. However, there are some basic things that seem to be true of every state.
To be eligible to become a licensed real estate salesperson or agent, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have legal US residency
- Complete A Pre-License Course
- Pass your state real estate license examination
Each state varies on the length of the course and what’s covered in Pre-license. Once you are licensed you’ll usually be asked to take a post-license course. Typically, pre-license covers terminology, real estate law and some of the technical processes, whereas the post license covers more day to day responsibilities of a real estate agent.
Keep in mind we’re discussing Real Estate License Requirements for Real Estate Agents, not Brokers.
Before you jump in, you might have a few questions around becoming a real estate agent.