How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Wisconsin
72 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $208, on top of a course starting at $228.
Requirements set by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Wisconsin requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 72 hours of pre-licensing education
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) requires 72 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam
Wisconsin uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 140 questions, split 85 national and 55 state. The exam fee is $65.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Wisconsin charges $68 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $75, paid to Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).
- 6
Keep the license current
Wisconsin requires 18 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Wisconsin Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Wisconsin require? ▾
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) requires 72 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Wisconsin real estate license cost? ▾
Wisconsin charges $208 in state fees: $65 exam fee, $75 application fee, $68 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 Wisconsin? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 72 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.
What is on the Wisconsin real estate exam? ▾
Wisconsin uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 140 questions: 85 on national real estate practice and 55 on Wisconsin law.