How to Become a Real Estate Agent in New Jersey
75 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $271, on top of a course starting at $199.
Requirements set by New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
New Jersey requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2
Complete 75 hours of pre-licensing education
New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC) requires 75 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
New Jersey uses PSI. The exam is 110 questions, split 80 national and 30 state. The exam fee is $45.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
New Jersey charges $66 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $160, paid to New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
New Jersey requires 12 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
New Jersey Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does New Jersey require? ▾
New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC) requires 75 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a New Jersey real estate license cost? ▾
New Jersey charges $271 in state fees: $45 exam fee, $160 application fee, $66 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 New Jersey? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or equivalent, complete 75 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the New Jersey real estate exam? ▾
New Jersey uses PSI. The exam is 110 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 30 on New Jersey law.