Licensure Requirements for a Real Estate Salesperson
- Minimum age of 18
- Must provide proof that you are a legal U.S. resident
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must complete both modules of the Pre-License Course
- Fingerprinting
- Errors and Omissions Insurance
- Pass the salesperson exam
- Apply for License
Licensure Requirements for a Broker
- Minimum age of 18
- Must provide proof that you are a legal U.S. resident
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 90 hours of Broker Pre-License Classes
- Must have spent two out of the past five years as a licensed agent
- Fingerprinting
- Errors and Omissions Insurance
- Pass the broker exam
- Apply for License
Step by Step Guide (Salesperson)
- Complete both modules of the Pre-License Course
- Pass the salesperson exam (See below for more information)
- Create an Online Account with the IREC
- Complete Fingerprinting (Must be done before you can apply for license)
- Obtain Errors and Omissions Insurance
- Apply for License (Fingerprint background check must be cleared before you can submit)
Step by Step Guide (Broker)
- Complete 90 hours of Broker Pre-License Classes (Refer to the “Broker License” section of the IREC Website for specific education requirements)
- Pass the broker exam (See below for more information)
- Create an Online Account with the IREC (Unless you already have one)
- Complete Fingerprinting (Must be done even if you already have a salesperson license)
- Obtain Errors and Omissions Insurance (Unless you already have it)
- Apply for License (Fingerprint background check must be cleared before you can submit)
Obtaining A Salesperson License In Idaho If You Are Already Licensed In Another State:
- Order a “Certified License History” from the state you are licensed in and send it to the IREC along with a completed Exam Waiver Request Form so that you are exempt from taking the national portion of the exam
- Pass the state law portion of the salesperson exam
- Complete Fingerprinting (Must be done before you can apply for license)
- Obtain Errors and Omissions Insurance
- Apply for License (Fingerprint background check must be cleared before you can submit)
Obtaining A Broker License In Idaho If You Are Already Licensed In Another State:
- Order a “Certified License History” from the state you are licensed in and send it to the IREC along with a completed Exam Waiver Request Form so that you are exempt from taking the national portion of the exam
- Take the Idaho Business Conduct and Office Operations course
- Pass the state law portion of the broker exam
- Complete Fingerprinting (Must be done before you can apply for license)
- Obtain Errors and Omissions Insurance
- Apply for License (Fingerprint background check must be cleared before you can submit)
- Note: If you are currently licensed in a single licensure state, meaning that every licensee holds a broker license, you must hold either a “Principal Broker” or “Designated Broker” license to be qualified to obtain a broker license in Idaho
Exam Info
Salesperson: The exam costs $80 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. There are 120 scored questions (80 national and 40 state law), and 5-10 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 will have 4 hours to complete the exam.
Broker: The exam costs $80 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. There are 130 scored questions (80 national and 50 state law), and 5-10 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 75 to pass. You will have 4 hours to complete the exam.
- Schedule online at http://www.pearsonvue.com/id/realestate/ or by calling (877) 540-5833
- For exam locations, refer to the last page of the Idaho Candidate Handbook
Fees
- Exam Fee- $80
- License Fee- $160
- Fingerprinting- $61.25
- Certified License History Fee (If applicable)- $10