Colorado Real Estate License Requirements 📜

For Salespersons 🧑‍💼

Age and Residency 🎂🏠

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No Colorado residency requirement.

Character Standards 🛡️

• The Colorado Division of Real Estate (DRE) requires applicants to demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity.
• Applicants with criminal records may need to provide additional documentation.

Education Requirements 📚

• Complete 168 hours of pre-license education from a DRE-approved school.
• Topics include real estate principles, practices, and Colorado-specific laws.

Application Process 📄

• Submit your application online through the Colorado Division of Real Estate (DRE).
• Paper applications are available but may incur additional fees.

Background Check and Fingerprinting 🔍

• Complete fingerprinting through a DRE-approved vendor.
• Fees vary depending on the provider.

Sponsorship Requirement 🤝

• You must be sponsored by an active Colorado-licensed broker to activate your license.

Exam and Fees 💳

• Pass the Colorado real estate salesperson exam ($54).
• Pay the DRE licensing fee ($185).

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For Brokers 🧑‍💼

Basic Requirements 📋

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No Colorado residency requirement.

Experience and Education 🎓

• Complete 168 hours of approved pre-license education.
• Have at least 2 years of experience as a licensed real estate salesperson within the last 5 years.

Application and Background Check 📑

• Submit your application to the DRE and complete fingerprinting and background check requirements.

Exam and Fees 💰

• Pass the Colorado broker exam ($54).
• Pay the DRE licensing fee ($305).

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Exam Outline and Resources 📖

Colorado Real Estate Exam Outline

Access crucial information regarding the Colorado Real Estate Exam. Download and read the Candidate Handbook to fully understand the test-taking process:

Colorado Real Estate Candidate Handbook (PDF))

Passing Scores 🎯

• Salesperson Exam: 110 questions (national and state-specific).
  • Passing Score: 75% correct answers.
• Broker Exam: 110 questions (national and state-specific).
  • Passing Score: 75% correct answers.
• Time Allowed: 4 hours to complete either exam.

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What to Bring on Exam Day 🎒

• Two matching forms of ID with signatures; one must be government-issued with a photo (e.g., driver's license, passport). dre.colorado.gov
• A basic, silent, non-scientific calculator (optional).

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Important Colorado Real Estate Contacts 📞

Colorado Division of Real Estate (DRE)

• Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 925, Denver, CO 80202
• Phone: 303-894-2166
• Website: dre.colorado.gov
• Email: dora_realestate_website@state.co.us

Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR)

• Address: 430 E. 7th Ave., Denver, CO 80203
• Phone: 303-790-7099
• Website: coloradorealtors.com
• Email: info@coloradorealtors.com