Becoming a real estate agent in Colorado is easy. If you’re ready to start your journey and become a licensed real estate salesperson, there are three things you need:
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent
- A salesperson license from the Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC)
- A minimum of 6 hours of continuing education every year to stay current on industry changes and trends
How To Become Real Estate Agent Colorado
If you’re considering starting a real estate career in Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, or any other city in the state, you’ll need to earn a Colorado real estate license. To earn your real estate license in Colorado, you must be at least 18 years of age, register for 168 hours of required education, submit to fingerprinting and a background check, complete your required education, register for and take the broker licensing exam, and find a sponsoring broker. While the process to become a real estate agent is similar in most states, each state has unique steps that must be adhered to. The six steps to becoming a Colorado real estate agent are as follows:
1. Must be at Least 18 Years of Age
In addition to being at least 18 years of age, you must also be a legal US citizen.
2. Register for 168 Hours of Required Education
In order to apply for the Colorado Real Estate License Exam, the state requires you to complete 168 hours of DORA-approved college level real estate courses. Kaplan Real Estate Education offers four education options that fulfill the 168-hour requirement.
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3. Fingerprinting and Background Check
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) must receive your fingerprints and run a routine background check before the state grants you a license to sell real estate. Because it can take several weeks to complete this process, you should start early. Call 800.276.7031 for fingerprinting hours at the Denver location!
4. Complete Your Required Education
Whether you are fresh out of school or have been away for many years, our well-organized prelicensing education courses will get you on track and keep you there. Visit the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies website to determine the education that’s required.
5. Register For and Take the Broker Licensing Exam
Once you have completed your required education, you can apply for your license exam. Don’t forget to take advantage of Kaplan’s Exam Prep Course. It will help ensure you are fully prepared for success on exam day. You need a score of 75% or better to pass your exam, but as a Kaplan student, you will be confident and prepared for the exam. Provide the Colorado Real Estate Commission with a social security number or other accepted identification to the Colorado Real Estate Commission. In order to schedule an exam reservation, call PSI Candidate Care Center at 800.733.9267.
6. Find a Sponsoring Broker
Finally, you need to find a sponsoring broker and complete your license application with the Colorado Real Estate Commission. Please note: The employing broker is the one who files the application on the Colorado DORA website.
