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Can convicted felons get real estate license in Indiana? Indiana will not permit a broker license if you have been convicted of: an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary sanction under IC 25-1-11; a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently; or, a crime that indicates the individual has the propensity to endanger the public. The activities listed under IC 25-1-11 include fraud, false advertising, violating state statutes regulating the industry, and lewd or immoral conduct. You will disclose any prior criminal activity on the broker license application. If you answer “yes” to questions 1-5 or “no” to question 6, you will have to explain the answer fully in a sworn affidavit with all related details and submit relevant court documents, if applicable. However, if you have any questions regarding if your application will be denied based on prior criminal activity, call the IPLA (317) 234-3022 or email: pla10@pla.in.gov before pursuing your license.See the answer for every state
Do you need high school diploma for real estate in Indiana? Yes. You must have a high diploma or a general education diploma (GED) to qualify for an IN real estate broker license.See the answer for every state
In Indiana, all new real estate licensees are licensed as brokers. To become a broker, you must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, complete a 90-hour pre-licensing course from a commission-approved provider, and pass the Pearson VUE broker exam with a scaled score of 75. After passing, you submit a $60 application to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency with your course completion certificate and Pearson VUE score report, complete a criminal background check, and affiliate with a managing broker to activate your license. New brokers must also complete 30 hours of post-licensing education within the first two years after the license is issued.See the answer for every state
Indiana does not issue a separate real estate salesperson license. All real estate professionals in Indiana are licensed as brokers, including those who would be classified as salespersons in other states. To become a broker, an applicant must complete a 90-hour pre-licensing course, pass the Pearson VUE broker exam, affiliate with a managing broker, and submit a $60 license application to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. New brokers must also complete 30 hours of post-licensing education within the first two years after the license is issued.See the answer for every state
To become a REALTOR® in Indiana, you must first obtain an active broker license by completing a 90-hour pre-licensing course, passing the Indiana Real Estate Broker exam through Pearson VUE, affiliating with a managing broker, and submitting your license application to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. Once you have an active broker license number, you can apply for REALTOR® membership by joining your local REALTOR® Association and paying membership dues. REALTORS® must agree to abide by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics and complete ethics training every three years.See the answer for every state
In Indiana, new brokers must complete a 30-hour post-licensing course within the first two years after license issuance, which also satisfies the continuing education requirement for that period. Choosing a sponsoring broker that offers training and mentorship is an important early step, since a license cannot become active without broker affiliation. Indiana law also requires written listing and buyer agency agreements between brokers and their clients, effective July 1, 2024. According to the NAR Member Profile, REALTORS® with two years or less of experience earned a median of $8,100 annually, compared to $78,900 for those with 16 or more years, indicating that income grows substantially with experience.See the answer for every state
How to get a copy of your real estate license in Indiana? Indiana doesn’t automatically send you a copy of your broker’s license. Instead, it offers digital certification of your license for a $10 fee. If you’d like a paper copy, you can print one for free by visiting here. Or, you canrequest an official document for a $10 fee.See the answer for every state
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency provides a Free Search and Verify page on its website where the public can look up and verify the license status of any Indiana real estate broker. Users can search by name, license number, or other criteria to confirm whether a licensee holds an active, inactive, or other status.See the answer for every state