Requirements to Obtain a Salesperson License:

• • •  Be at least 18 years old

• • • Complete 72 hours of education within four years before submitting for licensure, or:

• • • Complete 10 academic semester credits in real estate or real estate related law.

• • • Pass the State and National Exam

• • • Submit application to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) with all required items.

• • • For additional information, visit: https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/RESalesperson/Default.aspx

Requirements to Obtain a Broker License:

• • •  Be at least 18 years old

• • • Have held a real estate salesperson license for at least 2 year within the last 4 preceding application.

• • • Meet one of the following three options:

• • • • • Complete the Board approved 72 hour program for Brokers within four years before submitting the application for licensure. For additional information, refer to the Wisconsin Admin Code

• • • • • Complete 20 academic semester hour credits at an institute of higher learning in real estate or real estate related law.

• • • • • Submit evidence that you are licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.

• • • Pass State and National Exam

• • • Submit application to Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) with all required items.

• • • Additional information can be found here: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/REBroker/Default.aspx

• • • Licensed real estate brokers and salespersons must satisfy continuing education requirements during each licensing period: December 15 of even-numbered years to December 14 of even-numbered years.

• • • All licensees must complete 18 hours of continuing education in each biennium through six approved 3-hour courses.  Courses 1, 2, 3 and 4 and two elective courses are required.

• • • For detailed information on Continuing Education curriculum, visit: https://dsps.wi.gov/Documents/RECourseOutlines1920.pdf

• • • Pay applicable fees

• • • Renewals can be done online or via paper forms. 

• • • See additional information here: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/REBroker/CE.aspx

• • • As of December 1st, 2016 Brokers are no longer exempt from CE requirements if their first biennium being licensed as a Broker.

To schedule an exam, check on fees, availability, or any other questions, please contact Pearson VUE:

• • • Website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/wi/realestate

• • • Phone: 888-204-6284

• • • To be fully prepared for exam day, students are advised to review the Real Estate Candidate Handbook and Content Outlines