How To Get a Real Estate License in Alabama

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  • How long does it take to get a real estate license?

    While it depends on the student and course, our courses are 100% online and self-paced. Our students usually finish their education in just a few weeks.

  • How much does it cost to get a real estate license?

    You will need to first buy your real estate education class. Our real estate course are very affordable, check out our course pages to see the latest pricing.  

  • How to get a real estate license?

    You must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

    1. Complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education
    2. Pass your course final 
    3. Pass the Alabama Real Estate Commissionโ€™s exam with a 70% or higher
    4. Obtain a fingerprint-based background check
    5. Submit an application for an Alabama Salesperson License

Get A Real Estate License In Alabama

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Basic Requirements

  • You must be 18 years or older
  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent 


Step 1:  Complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education

Perry Real Estate College offers the Alabama Real Estate License Course completely online and at your own pace. Learn more about our courses here. 

 

Step 2:  Pass your course final 

After you finish the course, you will need to pre-register with the Alabama Real Estate Commission to receive your ID number. After that, you will take an online proctored exam. To pass the exam, students must earn at least a 75%. 

 

Step 3:  Pass the Alabama Real Estate Commissionโ€™s exam with a 70% or higher

PSI administers the in-person state licensing exam.

The exam is split into two different portions: a state portion and a national portion. The state portion consists of 40 multiple choice questions. The national portion consists of 100 multiple choice questions. You will have 3 ยฝ hours to complete the exam and earn a 70% or higher. 

 

Step 4:  Obtain a fingerprint-based background check

Applicants must submit to a fingerprint-based federal and state criminal background check through the ARECโ€™s processing company, Gemalto. 

 

Step 5:  Submit an application for an Alabama Salesperson License

To apply for your Alabama real estate license, you must submit your application to the Alabama Real Estate Commission. 

About the Author

Gabbi knew that real estate was the right career from the start. She is now dual licensed in both Kentucky and Ohio. She had her first sale within a month of getting licensed and hit her first million in volume within her first 6 months. She will have her real estate license for the rest of her life.  Call her anytime if you have questions about becoming a real estate agent. She loves to share her passion for real estate with others!

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