Licensure Requirements for a Salesperson
- Minimum age of 18
- Must complete 72 hours (or 10 college credit hours) of real estate pre-license education
- Criminal background check
- Pass the salesperson exam
- Apply for license
Licensure Requirements for a Broker
- Minimum age of 18
- Must complete 72 hours (or 20 college credit hours) of real estate pre-license education
- Criminal background check
- Pass the broker exam
- Apply for license
Step by Step Guide (Salesperson)
- Complete 72 hours (or 10 college credit hours) of real estate pre-license education through an Approved School
- Pass the salesperson exam (See below for more information)
- Apply for license within 12 months of passing the exam and within 5 years of completing pre-license education
Step by Step Guide (Broker)
- Complete 72 hours (or 20 college credit hours) of real estate pre-license education through an Approved School
- Pass the broker exam (See below for more information)
- Apply for license within 12 months of passing the exam and within 5 years of completing pre-license education
If applying by reciprocity or endorsement:
Refer to page 2 of the Wisconsin Candidate Handbook
Exam Info
Salesperson: The exam costs $65 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. There are 140 scored questions 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.
Broker: The exam costs $65 and is administered on a computer in multiple choice format. There are 100 scored questions 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 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete the exam.
- Schedule online at http://www.pearsonvue.com/wi/realestate/ or by calling (888) 204-6284
- For exam locations, refer to the last page of the Wisconsin Candidate Handbook
Fees:
- Exam Fee- $65
- License Fee- $75
- Background Check Fee- $8