Real Estate Sales Agent
Real estate sales agent means a person licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to offer, attempt to conduct or to conduct services on behalf of another for compensation which includes, but is not limited to, listing real estate for sale; promoting the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate; buying, advertising or holding oneself out as offering specific services defined by law and selling or exchanging real estate.
General Requirements
- Completed License Application
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Be at least 18 at time of application for the license.
How to qualify for the license
- Complete the Sales Agent course with a minimum final grade of 75%;
AND - Pass the sales agent licensing examination, administered by Pearson VUE, with a minimum final grade of 75% within one year of passing the Sales Agent course.
Real Estate Broker
Real estate broker means a person licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to offer, attempt to conduct or to conduct services on behalf of another for compensation which includes, but is not limited to, listing real estate for sale; promoting the purchase, sale or exchange of real estate; buying, advertising or holding oneself out as offering specific services defined by law and selling or exchanging real estate.
General Requirements
- Completed License Application
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Be at least 18 at time of application for the license.
How to Qualify for the License
- Complete the Designated Broker Course with a minimum final grade of 75% and submit the original course completion certificate with the application. Must apply for the broker license within one calendar year of completing the course, and
- Have been licensed as an associate broker affiliated with a real estate brokerage agency for 2 years within the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application submitted to the Commission.