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How to Get Your Real Estate License

STEP BY STEP

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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 us!). 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. 

Pass or Don’t Pay

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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.  

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  • Complete your Pre-Licensing Education
  • Pass your Real Estate Exam
  • Launch Your Career

Step 1: Complete your
Pre-Licensing Education 

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.

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. 

Pass or Don’t Pay

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. 

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Pass your exam on the first try—or don’t pay. 

Prepare with industry-leading exam prep. If you don’t pass on your first attempt, we’ll reimburse the cost of your pre-licensing
package—guaranteed.

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Flexible learning formats that fit your life.  

Choose between self-paced online courses or instructor-led Livestream classes—designed to fit your schedule, pace, and goals. 

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Local expertise, trusted nationwide.  

Learn from experienced real estate professionals in your state, backed by a community of over 1.5 million students nationwide. 

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Support for every stage of your career. 

From pre-licensing to exam prep,
post-licensing, and continuing education, Colibri Real Estate supports your growth beyond day one. 

The trusted real estate school for over 1.5 million students nationwide. And counting.

Meet and hear from students who chose Colibri to help them launch and grow a thriving real estate career.

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Colibri Real Estate School provided an exceptional learning experience. The curriculum was comprehensive, covering all the essential aspects of real estate, from contracts and finance to property law and marketing. The online platform was very user-friendly.

Ted Meyer

These courses are easy to read and understand. You can get a tutor and your teacher is always available to support you if you need a bit of help.

Elizabeth S

Navigating Colibri’s Online course is easy and I highly recommend it to everyone who needs the flexibility in their time to study!

Kari Maddox

I will definitely be recommending Colibri Real Estate to others who want to start real estate. I love that the class is self paced which made it easy to continue with work and life all while getting my education. It is easy to understand and follow along. They provide you with everything you need to set you up for success.

Shaye Mills

5 stars. I’ve used this company for 2 state exams, and my exam grades show how good they are! The team that works behind the scenes, answers every call and question with the best possible hospitality and friendliness you want out of something. I couldn’t be more in love with Colibri!

Matthew Luke Simpson

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Our online real estate courses combine flexible self-paced and Livestream learning with a simple, easy-to-use platform designed to keep you on track.

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Answers to Common Questions:

How long does it take to get a real estate license in the U.S.?

Getting your real estate license generally takes between four to six months. However, this may vary by state as each state has unique requirements when it comes to course durations, application processes, background checks and examination schedules.

How do you get a real estate license in the U.S.?

Real estate licenses in the US are only available at a state-level. Each state has a set of requirements that need to be met to become a real estate agent. This involves meeting their qualifying criteria, completing your state-specific real estate pre licensing course and passing your real estate licensing exam.

Read more on how to become a real estate agent.

How much does it cost to get a real estate license in the U.S.?

The total cost of getting a real estate license in the U.S. can range depending on your state. The total cost includes various fees, such as your course fees, application fees, background check fees, and examination fees.

How can a foreigner (non-resident) become a real estate agent in the U.S.?

In most states you do not need to be a U.S. citizen to become a real estate agent. Non-citizens who are legal permanent residents can also apply to get their license if they meet the states’ requirements.