How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Colorado
168 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $569, on top of a course starting at $249.
Requirements set by Colorado Division of Real Estate (DRE).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Colorado requires you to be at least 18.
- 2
Complete 168 hours of pre-licensing education
Colorado Division of Real Estate (DRE) requires 168 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Colorado uses PSI. The exam is 160 questions, split 80 national and 80 state. The exam fee is $45.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Colorado charges $40 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $485, paid to Colorado Division of Real Estate (DRE).
- 6
Keep the license current
Colorado requires 24 hours of continuing education every 3 years to renew.
Worth knowing about Colorado
Colorado does not have a 'salesperson' license. All licensees are 'brokers' (associate broker under an employing broker).
Next steps
Colorado Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Colorado require? ▾
Colorado Division of Real Estate (DRE) requires 168 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Colorado real estate license cost? ▾
Colorado charges $569 in state fees: $45 exam fee, $485 application fee, $40 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 Colorado? ▾
You must be at least 18, complete 168 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Colorado real estate exam? ▾
Colorado uses PSI. The exam is 160 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 80 on Colorado law.