State Licensing Requirements
Real estate regulation is handled at the state level. We break down the exact statutory requirements, pre-licensing coursework hours, and exam difficulty for major jurisdictions.
California (DRE)
135 hours of college-level courses. One of the strictest exams in the country.
Read Guide →Texas (TREC)
180 hours of qualifying education. Requires broker sponsorship before active status.
Read Guide →Florida (FREC)
63 hours of pre-licensing. High reciprocity with other southern states.
Read Guide →New York (DOS)
77 hours of pre-licensing education. Complex agency disclosure rules.
Read Guide →Illinois (IDFPR)
75 hours of pre-licensing. Transitioned to a broker-only model.
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