How do you get your broker license

To become a licensed broker in Pennsylvania you must:

  • Be 21 years of age or older.

  • Complete 240 hours of education.

  • Download a Broker Examination Approval Application form from the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission.

  • Complete the application form; submit with fee, transcripts and summary of experience.

  • Await notification of application approval and authorization to sit for the Broker Examination.

  • Pass the Broker's Examination. Once this exam is passed, licensees may become Associate Brokers (working under the supervision of a broker of record or sole proprietor) or become a broker-of-record or a sole proprietor.

Education Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.

College degrees are not applicable unless the degree major is real estate, or coursework equivalent to a major in real estate, or a juris doctor degree.

Due to changes promulgated by the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission, candidates for a Pennsylvania Broker's License must take two (2) of their required 16-course credits in a Real Estate Brokerage course, and a minimum of two (2) more of the required 16 in a Real Estate Law course.

At least six (6) of the remaining 12 credits will be in three or more of the broker approved courses listed below:

  • Real Estate Law

  • Residential Property Management

  • Real Estate Finance

  • Residential Construction

  • Real Estate Investment

  • Residential Construction

  • Real Estate Brokerage

  • Residential Property Management

  • Construction Management

  • Basic Appraisal Principles

All other approved Broker courses are acceptable as "Elective" courses.

Applicants must have completed three years as licensed salespersons before applying to become a broker.

During their experience as real estate salespersons, broker candidates are expected to have accumulated a minimum of 200 experience points. Generally, points are awarded for each transaction initiated and successfully completed by the candidate.

Michigan is one of the only real estate markets expected to grow in 2019. If you’re ready to upgrade your salesperson license, here is everything you need to know.

How do I get a Michigan real estate broker license?

  1. Complete 90 hours of approved real estate coursework within 36 months of application, unless licensed continuously.
    All potential brokers in Michigan must complete an approved 90 Hour course. Real Estate Training Institute offers this course online in HD video so you can fit it into your busy schedule. The onscreen instructor, Gwyn Besner is available to answer any questions you have while taking the course.
    Note: if you have been a practicing attorney for 5 or more years you only need to take 30hrs to become a licensed broker.
  2. Submit your real estate license application. Go to www.michigan.gov/icola to apply for a license. Upon accessing iCOLA, you will be asked to create an account, pay your license fee, and submit your license application electronically.
    Note: You must have at least 3 years’ full-time experience as a real estate salesperson, or equivalent experience before applying as a broker (Rule 205).
  3. Register with PSI and pay the $76 exam fee.
    To schedule your exam date, call PSI at 1-800-733-9267. Use the 24/7 Automated Registration System or speak with a representative between 7:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. ET. You will be informed immediately after the exam whether you passed or not. PSI will import your exam data into your iCOLA record within 48 hours of successful completion of the exam.

Where is the Michigan real estate broker exam offered?

  • Gaylord
  • Grand Rapids
  • Holt
  • Marquette
  • Southfield

What are the initial real estate licensing fees in Michigan?

Michigan operates on three-year cycles so initial licensing fees decrease each year. 2018 is the last year of a licensing cycle to fees are as follows:
Brokers & Associate Brokers: $71
Branch Office: $30

Who do I contact at the state level about getting a Michigan real estate license?

A Licensed Real Estate Broker is a person who provides real estate services to another person in exchange for a commission. Brokers can also sponsor and supervise real estate sales agents.

Qualifications

  • Citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted alien
    • A DACA recipientdoes not qualify as a lawfully admitted alien.
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Meet TREC’s qualifications for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity
    • Consider requesting a Fitness Determination before applying for the license

Requirements

You have one year from the date your application is filed to meet all license requirements below:

Submit Your Qualifying Education

270 classroom hours of qualifying real estate courses, including the following mandatory courses:

  • Principles of Real Estate I (30 classroom hours)
  • Principles of Real Estate II (30 classroom hours) 
  • Law of Agency (30 classroom hours) 
  • Law of Contracts (30 classroom hours)
  • Promulgated Contract Forms (30 classroom hours)
  • Real Estate Finance (30 classroom hours)
  • Real Estate Brokerage (30 classroom hours)

The Real Estate Brokerage course must be completed not more than two years before the application date.

An additional 630 classroom hours in related qualifying courses acceptable to the Commission or approved Continuing Education (CE) courses is also required.

TREC approved elective qualifying courses include:

  • Real Estate Appraisal 
  • Real Estate Law 
  • Real Estate Marketing 
  • Real Estate Math 
  • Property Management 
  • Real Estate Investments 
  • Residential Inspections for Real Estate Agents

Following is a list of course topics acceptable for related qualifying course credit if completed for academic credit through a college or university.

  • Accounting 
    • Principles/Intro
    • Bookkeeping
    • Income Tax
    • Managerial
  • Advertising
    • Principles/Intro
    • Public Relations
  • Architecture
    • Drawing
  • Business
    • Intro to Business
    • Business Communications
    • Business Math
    • Business Principles
    • Business Writing
    • Business Ethics
  • Construction
    • Basic Design
    • Building
    • Electricity
    • Environmental Design
    • Framing
    • Materials
    • Roofing
    • Structures
    • Surveying
  • Finance
    • Business
    • Corporation
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Financial Institutions
    • Money and Banking
    • Mortgage Lending/Loan Processing
  • Investments
      • Principles/Intro
      • Investment Analysis
    • Law
      • Agency
      • Agricultural
      • Business
      • Commercial
      • Contracts
      • Institutions and Management
      • Legal Environment
      • Oil and Gas
      • Property
    • Management
      • Principles/Intro
      • Business Organizations
      • Farm and Ranch
      • Office
      • Personnel
      • Public Administration
      • Occupational Administration
    • Marketing
      • Principles/Intro
      • Agricultural Marketing
      • Marketing Management
    • Real Estate
      • Law, Finance, Contracts 
      • Farm and Ranch Properties
      • Real Estate Trends 
      • Title and Closings
      • Ethics
      • Taxation
      • Internship
      • Staging (Interior Design)

    A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university satisfies all of the related education requirements for a broker license. A copy of the college transcript awarding the degree must be submitted as evidence of completion of the degree.

    Submit your course completion documents to TREC after applying online or with your paper application.  After completing your course work, you are welcome to submit a course and instructor evaluation. 

    Meet the Experience Requirements

    Candidates for a broker license must also meet the following experience requirements:

    Have at least four years’ active experience as a licensed real estate sales agent or broker during the 60-month period preceding the filing of the application. Your experience must total 360 points and be reported on the Qualifying Experience Report for a Broker License. You must also include a transaction identification list for each transaction claimed on the experience report.

    File your Application
     Apply Online

    Submit your application and fee to become a Broker using our Online Services. If you don’t already have a username and password for our Online Services, register now.  If you have registered online with TALCB or TREC in the past, log in now.

    Apply by Mail

    If you prefer, you can also apply for a broker license using our paper application.

    Get your Fingerprints Taken and Pass Your Background Check

    You are required by law to have fingerprints on file with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) so a background check can be performed. Fingerprints on file for other agencies will not be accepted.

    A license will not issue if the background check has not been passed. Expect a delay if you are notified of an investigation into your background history.

    Take the Exam

    License exams are administered by PearsonVUE, a testing service company. 

    You will be sent a notice with instructions for scheduling the exam and obtaining a copy of the exam Candidate Handbook.

    If you fail the exam three times, additional education will be necessary.

      How do I start as a broker?

      11 Steps to Start a Successful Real Estate Brokerage.
      You must be Licensed. ... .
      Research your Competition. ... .
      Determine Your Budget. ... .
      Write a Business Model & Business Plan. ... .
      Determine Your Legal Structure. ... .
      Build Your Brand. ... .
      Register your business. ... .
      Find Funding..

      How much is a brokers license in Georgia?

      How much does it cost to get a Georgia Broker License? The fixed costs include: $121.00 for the broker exam fee. $170.00 examination fee.

      How long does it take to get broker license in North Carolina?

      There are three 90-hour courses you must complete. You must complete all three courses within 18 months of licensure to complete your postlicensing education. Good luck on your journey to becoming licensed and launching your successful North Carolina real estate career!

      How much is a broker license in Texas?

      The cost to get a real estate license in Texas is between $1,000 and $1,500 and takes 4-6 months on average. This means you can begin your new career and be just as, if not more, financially successful without debt and with many years to spare.