How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Montana
70 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $186, on top of a course starting at $339.
Requirements set by Montana Board of Realty Regulation (BRR).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Montana requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 70 hours of pre-licensing education
Montana Board of Realty Regulation (BRR) requires 70 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Montana uses PSI. The exam is 113 questions, split 80 national and 33 state. The exam fee is $106.
- 4
Apply for your license
The application fee is $80, paid to Montana Board of Realty Regulation (BRR).
- 5
Keep the license current
Montana requires 12 hours of continuing education every 1 year to renew.
Next steps
Montana Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Montana require? ▾
Montana Board of Realty Regulation (BRR) requires 70 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Montana real estate license cost? ▾
Montana charges $186 in state fees: $106 exam fee, $80 application fee. 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 Montana? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 70 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Montana real estate exam? ▾
Montana uses PSI. The exam is 113 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 33 on Montana law.