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Real Estate Licensing

Getting your real estate license usually includes the following 3 simple steps.
  • Pre-licensing Education
    State regulators (most often a Real Estate Commission or Department of Licensing) usually require a specified number of hours in Real Estate Principles before you can take your licensing exam. The hours must include specific curriculum topics and are usually offered through schools approved by the state regulator.
  • Prelicensing Education Final Exam
    Most states require some form of final exam following the Pre-licensing education and specify a pass-rate you must achieve to become eligible for the state licensing examination. Sometimes the final exam can be taken on the computer immediately following your course. Some states require the final exam be taken with a proctor (usually a librarian or school official).
  • Licensing Examination
    After passing your Pre-licensing course and final exam, you are eligible to take the state licensing examination. These examinations are usually administered by a 3rd party testing administrator such as PSI or Promissor. Kaplan Real Estate Schools works with the testing administrators to make sure your registration process is simple and hassle-free. If you have questions about the process in your state, please contact our compliance department at compliance@kaplanREschools.com
For official information regarding your state's licensing requirements, please visit your state's regulatory agency's website which can be found linked from the ARELLO Agencies Directory. ARELLO is the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials.

Exam Prep Materials

Kaplan Real Estate Schools has a large selection of Exam Prep materials to help you get an edge and a first-time pass on your licensing exam. Products range from state-specific study guides to CD-ROM's and texts covering national real estate topics and the specific format of your state's test. Click here to find products available for your state.
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Washington Real Estate Fundamentals

CD-ROM or
Online Course
$189.00

Complete the required 60-hours to qualify for your Washington Real Estate License exam from the comfort of your home in CD-ROM or Online format. Start today!
Virginia Real Estate Principles

Online Course
$199.00

Complete the required 60-hours to qualify for your Virginia Real Estate License exam from the comfort of your home. CD-ROM format available.
Iowa Real Estate Principles

CD-ROM or
Online Course
$375.00

Complete the mandatory hours and topics to qualify for your Iowa Real Estate License exam from the comfort of your home. CD-ROM and online formats available.