How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Alabama
60 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $337, on top of a course starting at $249.
Requirements set by Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Alabama requires you to be at least 19. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education
Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) requires 60 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Alabama uses PSI. The exam is 140 questions, split 100 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $79.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Alabama charges $48 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $210, paid to Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC).
- 6
Complete 30 hours of post-licensing
Alabama requires post-licensing education after you are licensed, on top of the pre-licensing hours.
- 7
Keep the license current
Alabama requires 15 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Alabama Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Alabama require? ▾
Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) requires 60 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Alabama real estate license cost? ▾
Alabama charges $337 in state fees: $79 exam fee, $210 application fee, $48 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Alabama? ▾
You must be at least 19 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Alabama real estate exam? ▾
Alabama uses PSI. The exam is 140 questions: 100 on national real estate practice and 40 on Alabama law.