How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Delaware
99 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $225, on top of a course starting at $595.
Requirements set by Delaware Real Estate Commission (DREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Delaware requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 99 hours of pre-licensing education
Delaware Real Estate Commission (DREC) requires 99 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam
Delaware uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $85.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Delaware charges $0 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $140, paid to Delaware Real Estate Commission (DREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
Delaware requires 21 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Delaware Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Delaware require? ▾
Delaware Real Estate Commission (DREC) requires 99 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Delaware real estate license cost? ▾
Delaware charges $225 in state fees: $85 exam fee, $140 application fee, $0 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 Delaware? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 99 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.
What is on the Delaware real estate exam? ▾
Delaware uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on Delaware law.