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How to Get Your Real Estate License
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Step 1: Complete your Pre-Licensing Education
Begin your real estate journey with state-approved courses from an accredited school (like our sister school Colibri Real Estate). Complete your required hours and earn your certificate to apply for your license.
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Step 2: Pass your Real Estate Exam
Once you’ve completed your pre-licensing course, you’ll apply to take your state’s licensing exam. Our exam prep courses, with practice tests and state-specific questions, ensure you’re ready to succeed.
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Step 3: Launch Your Career
Congrats! Now that you’ve passed your state exam, you’ll officially apply for your real estate license and begin looking for a brokerage to sponsor and support your career goals. Our helpful insights, tips, and continuing education courses are here to champion you through every step of your journey.
Complete your Pre-Licensing Education
Pass your Real Estate Exam
Launch Your Career
Step 1: Complete your Pre-Licensing Education
Begin your real estate journey with state-approved courses from an accredited school (like our sister school Colibri Real Estate). Complete your required hours and earn your certificate to apply for your license.
Step 2: Pass your Real Estate Exam
Once you've completed your pre-licensing course, you'll apply to take your state's licensing exam. Colibri Real Estate's exam prep courses, with practice tests and state-specific questions, ensure you're ready to succeed.
Step 3: Launch Your Career
Congrats! Now that you've passed your state exam, you'll officially apply for your real estate license and begin looking for a brokerage to sponsor and support your career goals. Colibri Real Estate's helpful insights, tips, and continuing education courses are here to champion you through every step of your journey.
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Every state sets its own hours, topics, and renewal windows. Tell us where you're licensed (or want to be) and we'll surface only what applies to you.
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Complete your coursework on your own schedule and we handle reporting straight to your state board — whether you're getting licensed, renewing CE, or earning a new designation.
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Real estate professionals have built their careers on McKissock coursework — from first license to broker upgrade.
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REBECCA F.— Real Estate Agent
"McKissock, allows me to learn on my own time, I have called in to the help desk with questions about courses and have always had a friendly, knowledgeable person on the line to assist me. I take notes as I take the courses and keep them and from time to time I do refer back to those notes if I have a question come up that maybe I have forgotten the answer to."
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Frequently asked questions
The cost of a real estate license varies by state but generally ranges from $300 to $1,000. This includes several key expenses:
• Pre-licensing courses: Typically cost between $150 and $500, depending on the course provider and your state’s requirements.
• Exam fees: Usually range from $50 to $100.
• Application fees: Often fall between $50 and $250.
• Background checks and fingerprints: These can add an additional $25 to $100.
Keep in mind, there may also be costs for ongoing education and license renewal. Check your state’s licensing board for exact pricing and requirements to ensure you’re fully prepared.
Absolutely! McKissock’s real estate courses are state-approved and accredited, ensuring they meet all licensing and continuing education requirements in the states they serve. Accreditation ensures:
• Courses align with state standards and regulations.
• Your CE credits are valid for license renewal and professional development.
Choose McKissock with confidence, knowing we provide quality, compliant education to help you succeed.
On average, earning a real estate license takes about four to six months. That timeline can shift depending on your state, since each one sets its own rules around pre-licensing course length, application steps, background checks, and exam scheduling.
Post-licensing education is extra coursework that new real estate agents must complete after they've already earned their license. Not every state has this requirement, but where it does exist, agents are typically given a set window—often the first year—to finish it. Continuing education (CE), on the other hand, is the ongoing coursework required to renew and maintain an active real estate license over time. These courses help agents stay current on industry knowledge and regulatory changes, keeping them compliant while sharpening their skills along the way.
License renewal and the continuing education that comes with it are typically required every one to two years, depending on your state. Since exact rules differ from state to state, it's a good idea to check with your local real estate commission for specifics. McKissock helps simplify the process by giving you a single place to find state-approved CE courses and track renewal deadlines.
Becoming a real estate agent generally requires completing these steps, though requirements vary by state:
• Meet age and education requirements: Most states require you to be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete pre-licensing education: States mandate 40–150 hours of coursework, covering essential topics like real estate principles and laws.
• Pass the licensing exam: You’ll need to achieve a passing score on your state’s real estate licensing exam.
• Submit an application: This includes application fees, background checks, and sometimes fingerprinting.
• Activate your license: You may need to partner with a licensed brokerage to begin practicing.
Check with your state’s real estate commission to confirm exact requirements.
McKissock stands out because we’re committed to helping you not just meet licensing requirements, but truly excel in your real estate career. Here’s what sets us apart:
• Flexible learning options: Choose from 100% online, self-paced courses that fit your busy schedule.
• Expert instructors: Learn from seasoned real estate professionals with years of industry experience.
• Comprehensive resources: Gain access to career-advancing tools like webinars, business templates, and market trend insights.
• Lifetime learning: With our CE Membership, you’ll enjoy unlimited access to state-approved continuing education courses to stay competitive.
McKissock goes beyond education—we’re here to support your success every step of the way.
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