Are there free real estate pre-licensing courses?

Delaware requires 99 hours of pre-licensing education from a state-approved provider. The state's approved provider list includes both in-person and online course options, and all listed providers charge tuition; no free pre-licensing courses appear on the approved list. Course costs vary by school and delivery format.

Sources: Delaware DPR — RE Salesperson.

Some brokerages offer pre-licensing education at no cost to the student as part of their recruitment process, including the full 75-hour salesperson pre-license course required by the Georgia Real Estate Commission. Students should verify that any free course is GREC-approved and understand any affiliation obligations tied to accepting free education before enrolling.

Sources: Atlanta REALTORS School of Real Estate — Sales Pre-License.

Some brokerages offer free pre-licensing education programs as part of their recruitment efforts, covering the 60-hour Maryland pre-licensing requirement. Students should confirm that any free program is approved by the Maryland Real Estate Commission before enrolling, as only MREC-approved courses satisfy the pre-licensing education requirement.

Sources: MREC — Licensing FAQs.

Yes, some NRED-approved distance education providers offer the full 120-hour Nevada pre-licensing course at no cost. The Nevada Real Estate Division's Form 502 lists approved schools, and at least one distance education provider on that list offers the complete pre-licensing program for free.

Sources: Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED) Form 501; Nev. Admin. Code § 645.435.

Yes, some providers on the state's approved pre-license school list offer 120-hour pre-licensing courses at no cost. Course pricing varies by provider and package, ranging from free to several hundred dollars. The Utah Division of Real Estate approves schools but does not set course pricing.

Sources: Utah DRE — Sales Agent Licensing.

The Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS® (NVAR) offers a complimentary 60-hour pre-licensing course to honorably discharged military veterans who submit a DD214, typically during its November session. Outside of this veteran benefit, pre-licensing courses from Board-approved providers vary in price depending on the school and package tier. No state-funded free pre-licensing courses are available.

Sources: VA DPOR — Real Estate Board.

No free pre-licensing courses are available from Wyoming's approved education providers. The Wyoming Real Estate Commission lists five approved pre-licensing providers, all of which charge tuition for their courses. Some providers may offer trial periods or sample content, but the full pre-licensing coursework requires payment.

Sources: Wyoming REC — Obtain a License; Wyoming REC — Education Providers: Pre-Licensing.