How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Hawaii
60 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $393, on top of a course starting at $395.
Requirements set by Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HIREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Hawaii requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education
Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HIREC) requires 60 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Hawaii uses PSI. The exam is 130 questions, split 80 national and 50 state. The exam fee is $61.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Hawaii charges $50 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $282, paid to Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HIREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
Hawaii requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Worth knowing about Hawaii
License application fee is $282 in even-numbered years and $382 in odd-numbered years. Renewal deadline is November 30 of even-numbered years.
Next steps
Hawaii Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Hawaii require? ▾
Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HIREC) requires 60 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Hawaii real estate license cost? ▾
Hawaii charges $393 in state fees: $61 exam fee, $282 application fee, $50 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 Hawaii? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Hawaii real estate exam? ▾
Hawaii uses PSI. The exam is 130 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 50 on Hawaii law.