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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. 1

    Check you're eligible

    Hawaii requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Submit fingerprints and a background check

    Hawaii charges $50 for fingerprinting and the background check.

  5. 5

    Apply for your license

    The application fee is $282, paid to Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HIREC).

  6. 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.