How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Kentucky
96 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $281, on top of a course starting at $379.
Requirements set by Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Kentucky requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 96 hours of pre-licensing education
Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) requires 96 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Kentucky uses PSI. The exam is 130 questions, split 80 national and 50 state. The exam fee is $100.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Kentucky charges $51 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $130, paid to Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC).
- 6
Complete 48 hours of post-licensing
Kentucky requires post-licensing education after you are licensed, on top of the pre-licensing hours.
- 7
Keep the license current
Kentucky requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Kentucky Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Kentucky require? ▾
Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) requires 96 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Kentucky real estate license cost? ▾
Kentucky charges $281 in state fees: $100 exam fee, $130 application fee, $51 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 Kentucky? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 96 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Kentucky real estate exam? ▾
Kentucky uses PSI. The exam is 130 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 50 on Kentucky law.