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Every state has different requirements for getting your real estate license. Our course is approved by every state in which we operate.
Complete the online RealEstateU course at your own pace.
Take the state exam using our study guides to help you prepare.
Find a sponsoring broker to help you learn the ropes. See our blog post with more details, here.
Apply for your license and start your new career with a commission-based income with no limits!
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Try RealEstateU for 30 days. Go through the entire course. Dig into audio/video courses, try the workbooks, and soak up all the extra materials. You MUST be 100% delighted with the quality of the materials, or just let us know. We'll refund every penny of your investment, no questions asked.
Took me only a couple of months to go through the materials...and fast forward six months, I already closed 5 deals.
I used RealEstateU to get my license and not only was it quick, it was easy, efficient and inexpensive.
I was able to take the course very easily while still working a full-time job...
01/30/2025
JOExtremely affordable and easy to follow course. It was great to complete at my own pace!
Ja O
01/27/2025
BCAfter completing the course and passing the course exam after a few attempts, I was able to pass the NC state and national exam the first attempt. Thanks Real Estate U.
Bradley C
01/24/2025
FRIt was helpful to be able to access the progress from my phone, computer or tablet. Would definitely recommend people to use their service because it is seamless and illustrative.
Felipe R
01/23/2025
JKExcellent class. Great value for the money. Support is bar none. Thanks!
JOSEPH K
01/12/2025
NRI had a great experience with their coursework education MLO program.
Nick R
01/08/2025
TMI can not recommend this higher. Extremely informative, on a level that anyone can understand. Very professional.
Tom M
01/02/2025
IKI really enjoyed the RealEstateU program! The information was relevant, easy to understand, and well-organized. I passed the course final exam and feel confident about taking the state exam, thanks to how well this program prepared me. Highly recommend it to anyone starting their real estate career!
Isiah K
01/02/2025
CMI am extremely pleased with the course. I had the no fuss, very basic course that I got on Groupon and Im seriously thankful. Right now I am studying for the state courses and am super pleased with the cliff notes version of it as well. I mainly talked to **** whenever I had a problem or question and they were super kind and responded very quickly.
Cheynne M
12/19/2024
ESGreat course to prepare for NYS real estate exam! Thank you!
Emily S
12/18/2024
RAGreat course. Very informative and clear. However there were many typos!
Roxanne A
12/18/2024
JPThe course was precise, clear to navigate and understand. Learned a lot
Jean P
12/16/2024
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Keep your day job and work as a real estate agent on the side. You’ll learn new skills and generate significant extra income.
Getting your license opens doors to new deals. Don’t wait on your realtor to alert you. As soon as a new listing hits the MLS, you will know about it.
Real estate is a people business. A license gets you access to industry-only events. The more people you meet, the more you can grow your business AND your skillset.
Studying for the course and getting your license will help you quickly learn the business of real estate. And a real estate license shows others that you’re in a position to help.
A real estate license is a state-issued license that allows you to conduct real estate activities for someone else for a fee.
However, you must first get a real estate license to represent clients in a real estate transaction.
Individual states issue real estate licenses each with different eligibility norms.
Step 1: Go through the pre-fixed hours of a state-specific real estate pre-licensing course. Complete the course online or from an in-person local real estate school. Pass the final exam to get credit for the pre-licensing coursework.
Step 2: Take and pass the state licensing exam. Each state has its own real estate licensing exam, which typically ranges from 100-125 questions.
Step 3: Submit a real estate license application with the state real estate commission.
Step 4: Find a broker to sponsor you in the initial stages of your career. All salespersons must work under a sponsoring broker who will hold their license. This step is essential to obtain a real estate license from the state real estate commission.
In addition to these steps, some states will also require a background check.
Click HERE to learn more about the specific steps to get a real estate license in your state.
Each state requires you to take a real estate licensing course as the first step in the real estate licensing process. The duration of the course varies between 40 hours to 180 hours.
The curriculum for each state is different. Topics covered are law of agency, real estate finance, real estate contracts, Fair Housing, and more.
The course will also cover state-specific topics, such as the state real estate licensing law and administrative rules.
Click HERE to learn about the specific real estate course requirements for the state you are looking to obtain your real estate license in.
To become a real estate agent you must first complete the state-specific real estate licensing course. Next, pass the state licensing exam, submit a real estate license application, and work under a sponsoring broker.
While several schools offer in-person and/or online courses, RealEstateU is the best school to obtain your real estate license. RealEstateU offers high-quality courses at affordable prices.
RealEstateU real estate courses are not licensed from third parties. Hence, they are high quality and best in this niche. Also, RealEstateU’s courses are all online and you can study them at your own pace.
You must pass two exams to get a real estate license. One is the final exam at the end of the real estate licensing course and the other is the state licensing exam.
Real estate agents typically make money in the form of a commission at the sale of a property.
For example, a seller and real estate agent may agree to a 3% commission on the sale price. This means the real estate agent will earn a fee that equals 3% of the sale price.
For example, if a real estate agent sells a house for $500,000, they will earn a commission of $15,000 (3% of $500,000).
The cost to obtain a real estate license will vary per state. The cost to obtain a real estate license typically consists of the following fees:
Overall the total costs may vary from $250 to $1,000.
The bulk of total costs to get a real estate license is the price of the pre-licensing coursework. That is why, the affordable prices of RealEstateU courses are popular among aspiring real estate agents.
Click HERE to learn more about the specific costs associated with obtaining a real estate license in your state.
Yes! Most states allow you to take the required real estate licensing course online. These courses are flexible and can be studied at convenient times.
Data from the National Association of Realtors shows the average salary for a real estate agent in the U.S. to be between $44,951 and $58,528.
The earnings depend on the average home sale price and the number of real estate agents in a state.
A Realtor is a licensed real estate agent who is also a member of the National Association of Realtors.
Yes! Many real estate agents actually work part time. Since a real estate agent is an independent contractor, they can set their own hours.
You can start as a part time agent and move on to full-time work.
Get a real estate license to transact any real estate business against remuneration.
No, there is no National real estate license. Each state has its own real estate license.
Yes, most states offer reciprocity with other states.
It means that with a real estate license in a state, you get a license in other states faster.
For example, with a license in one state, you can file a license application in another state to get a license.
Check out our FAQ page HERE to learn more about the specific reciprocity agreements for each state.
A real estate license does not cost a lot of money or time to obtain; however, it offers a lot of benefits. You can work part-time as a real estate agent or choose new career paths like property management.
A real estate license is also inexpensive to maintain.
The initial costs and time needed to get a real estate license are worth it when you consider the upside in earning potential.
It depends on the rules of the state where you are applying for a license. In most states, you may submit details of the felony conviction in advance to know if a license will be issued.
Click HERE to learn more about if a convicted felon can get a real estate license in your state.
