
Get your real estate license online at your own pace
Start a new career or earn extra income on the side. Study at your own pace and on your own schedule.
Every state has different requirements for getting your license. Our courses are approved by every state in which we operate.
Get your real estate license in 4 simple steps
- Step 1Complete the online RealEstateU course at your own pace.
- Step 2Take the state exam using our study guides to help you prepare.
- Step 3Find a sponsoring broker to help you learn the ropes.
- Step 4Apply for your license and start your new career with a commission-based income with no limits!
The course includes everything you need to change your career and go into business for yourself

- Fully approved by your state
- Taught by real estate experts
- Study at your own pace — on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone
- Downloadable visuals to help explain key concepts
We're the most affordable online real estate course—by design
How do we do it? Because we created our industry-beating course from scratch, meaning we don't have to pay costly fees to license materials and pass them on to you. Not only that, it also means our course isn't bloated with unnecessary content—it's focused exclusively on getting your real estate license as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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Commonly Asked Questions on Acquiring a Real Estate License
After you pass your real estate licensing exam you typically have a set number of months by when to apply for your license. The next step is to start interviewing with real estate brokers so can choose one to work for. Some states would require you to purchase an E&O insurance at this stage. Then submit your license application and pay the licensure fee. See the answer for your state using the link below.See the answer for every state
Each state is specific. Some states have real estate licensing reciprocity agreements with other states. That means that if you have a real estate license in one state you might be able to apply for a license in another state without having to take the licensing courses. Most of the time you will still have to pass the state exam. Using reciprocity will reduce your time to apply for a real estate license in a new state. See the answer for your state using the link below.See the answer for every state
If you have an inactive license, you cannot engage in any real estate activities or earn any commission for your work. An active license means you are licensed to perform real estate activities like sell and lease properties, and be compensated for your work.See the answer for every state
Some states require real estate license applicants to undergo fingerprinting and a background check as part of the application process. If you are concerned about a prior conviction serving as grounds for license denial, you can request the real estate commission issue a preliminary advisory opinion regarding any past criminal convictions or professional conduct judgments. The Real Estate Commission will have to review your specific case and make a decision to accept or deny your license application. So, can a convicted felon get a real estate license? That depends on each state. See the answer for your state using the link below.See the answer for every state
Getting a real estate license involves several costs that vary by state, including pre-licensing education, exam fees, background checks, and study materials. Total licensing costs typically run several hundred dollars. After licensing, agents face additional expenses such as brokerage start-up fees, monthly operational costs for MLS access and board membership, and errors and omissions insurance.See the answer for every state
Requirements for a real estate license vary by state but generally include completing pre-licensing education, passing a state licensing exam, and undergoing a background check. Specific education hours, exam content, fees, and additional criteria differ by jurisdiction.See the answer for every state
All licensing courses provided by RealEstateU are accredited. That means that they are approved by each state real estate commission. In addition most courses are also approved by ARELLO. Click on one of the states below to see the accreditation details.See the answer for every state



