Licensure Requirements for a Salesperson
- Minimum age of 18
- Complete a 99-hour Delaware pre-licensing course (in-person or online) through an Approved School
- Pass the salesperson exam in 3 or fewer attempts
- Apply for License within one year of pre-license course completion
Licensure Requirements for an Associate Broker
- Minimum age of 23
- Must have been an active licensee for the past 5 years
- Complete a 99-hour Delaware broker pre-licensing course (in-person or online) through an Approved School
- Pass the broker exam in 3 or fewer attempts
- Apply for License within one year of broker pre-license course completion
- Application must include the school certificate and a list of at least 30 real estate transactions you have completed within the last 5 years
Licensure Requirements for a Broker
- Minimum age of 23
- Must have been an active licensee for the past 5 years
- Proof that you have been active in practicing real estate for the past 3 years
- Must apply for a real estate office permit
- Complete a 99-hour Delaware broker pre-licensing course (in-person or online) through an Approved School
- Pass the broker exam in 3 or fewer attempts
- Apply for License within one year of broker pre-license course completion
- Application must include the school certificate and a list of at least 30 real estate transactions you have completed within the last 5 years
- Must submit verification of your responsibilities regarding the management of the brokerage you have been working for
Step by Step Guide (Salesperson)
- Complete a 99-hour Delaware pre-licensing course (in-person or online) through an Approved School and obtain school certificate
- Pass the salesperson exam in 3 or fewer attempts (See below for more information)
- Apply for License within one year of course completion
- After you start the online application, you must complete it within 6 months
Step by Step Guide (Associate Broker)
- Complete a 99-hour Delaware broker pre-licensing course (in-person or online) through an Approved School
- Pass the broker exam in 3 or fewer attempts (See below for more information)
- Apply for License within one year of broker pre-license course completion
- After you start the online application, you must complete it within 6 months
Step by Step Guide (Broker)
- Complete a 99-hour Delaware broker pre-licensing course (in-person or online) through an Approved School
- Pass the broker exam in 3 or fewer attempts (See below for more information)
- Apply for a real estate office permit
- Apply for License within one year of broker pre-license course completion
- After you start the online application, you must complete it within 6 months
If you already hold a license in another state and are applying for a Reciprocal License:
Refer to section 2909 of the Delaware Code
Exam Info
Salesperson: The exam costs $85 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. The national portion of the exam consists of 80 scored questions and 5 pre-test questions that do not affect your score. The Delaware State Law portion of the exam consists of 40 scored questions and 10 pre-test questions that do not affect your score.
There is no distinction made between scored questions and pre-test questions on the exam. They are all mixed in together, so it is important that you answer each question carefully. You must achieve a score of at least 70 to pass. You have 4 hours to complete the exam.
Associate Broker: The exam costs $85 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. The national portion of the exam consists of 80 scored questions and 5 pre-test questions that do not affect your score. The Delaware State Law portion of the exam consists of 50 scored questions and 10 pre-test questions that do not affect your score.
There is no distinction made between scored questions and pre-test questions on the exam. They are all mixed in together, so it is important that you answer each question carefully. You must achieve a score of at least 70 to pass. You have 4 hours to complete the exam.
Broker: The exam costs $85 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. The national portion of the exam consists of 80 scored questions and 5 pre-test questions that do not affect your score. The Delaware State Law portion of the exam consists of 50 scored questions and 10 pre-test questions that do not affect your score.
There is no distinction made between scored questions and pre-test questions on the exam. They are all mixed in together, so it is important that you answer each question carefully. You must achieve a score of at least 70 to pass. You have 4 hours to complete the exam.
Register online at http://www.pearsonvue.com/de/realestate or by calling (800) 274-2604
- Must register at least 24 hours in advance
- For exam locations, refer to the last page of the Delaware Candidate Handbook
Fees:
- Exam Fee- $85
- License Fee (Salesperson)- $131
- License Fee (Associate Broker)- $209
- License Fee (Broker)- $228
- Guaranty Fund Fee- $25