How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Oregon
150 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $436, on top of a course starting at $289.
Requirements set by Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Oregon requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 150 hours of pre-licensing education
Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) requires 150 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Oregon uses PSI. The exam is 130 questions, split 80 national and 50 state. The exam fee is $75.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Oregon charges $61 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $300, paid to Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA).
- 6
Keep the license current
Oregon requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Worth knowing about Oregon
Oregon uses 'Broker' for entry-level licensees (equivalent to 'salesperson' in other states) and 'Principal Broker' for managing brokers.
Next steps
Oregon Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Oregon require? ▾
Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) requires 150 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Oregon real estate license cost? ▾
Oregon charges $436 in state fees: $75 exam fee, $300 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 Oregon? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 150 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Oregon real estate exam? ▾
Oregon uses PSI. The exam is 130 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 50 on Oregon law.