How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Idaho
90 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $306, on top of a course starting at $695.
Requirements set by Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Idaho requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education
Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) requires 90 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam
Idaho 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
Idaho charges $61 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $160, paid to Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC).
- 6
Complete 12 hours of post-licensing
Idaho requires post-licensing education after you are licensed, on top of the pre-licensing hours.
- 7
Keep the license current
Idaho requires 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Idaho Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Idaho require? ▾
Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Idaho real estate license cost? ▾
Idaho charges $306 in state fees: $85 exam fee, $160 application fee, $61 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 Idaho? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.
What is on the Idaho real estate exam? ▾
Idaho uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on Idaho law.