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We're here to help with any questions about getting started in real estate. Getting licensed in Delaware is a big step, so we've gathered and answered the most common ones below.
The amount of time to get your Delaware real estate license is dependent on a number of factors, though most complete the requirements within a few months. There are a number of steps to complete which include education, application, exam, fingerprints, background investigation, and sponsorship by an actively licensed Delaware real estate broker.
Prior to the renewal date one must complete the applicable Continuing Education requirements and pay the renewal fee. Continuing Education requirements differ for first time renewal, or Post-Licensing requirements.
The fixed costs involved in obtaining a Delaware Salesperson real estate license include the following:
$25 Guaranty Fund fee payable to the State of Delaware
$69 examination fee
$131 application fee
Varied costs include the tuition and fees associated with the required Pre-Licensing courses.
Note: These costs are subject to be changed by the state at any time.
Each real estate licensee must complete 12 hours of real estate Post-Licensing approved by the Delaware Real Estate Commission within the first year of licensure.
Each real estate licensee must complete a minimum of 21 hours of real estate Continuing Education approved by the Delaware Real Estate Commission every even-numbered year by 4/30.
The CE Shop has an approved online course for those who already have a license in another state. The 33-Hour Salesperson Pre-Licensing Real Estate Law Course is approved by the Delaware Real Estate Commission. Before taking this course, licensees should reach out to the Delaware Real Estate Commission to confirm this course is all that is required to become licensed in Delaware.
Being convicted of a crime might impact your ability to become licensed. Applicants who have criminal conviction records or pending criminal charges must submit this information to the commission so that they can determine whether the conviction or charge is substantially related to the applicant’s area of practice. Contact the Delaware Real Estate Commission for more information on criminal convictions.
Delaware allows a future salesperson to earn their real estate license online.
You must be 18 years old or older to attain a Delaware real estate license.
Examinations are administered throughout the state of Delaware at Pearson Vue testing centers. Pearson Vue has more information about times and locations to take the Delaware real estate exam.
The state of Delaware requires all persons looking to attain a real estate license to complete 99 hours of approved Pre-Licensing education.
On average, a full-time real estate salesperson in Delaware can expect to make about $50-90k per year, according to ZipRecruiter.com. Among higher earners, a Delaware real estate salesperson can earn over six figures annually. Multiple factors are taken into account when calculating average real estate salaries, including the number of real estate transactions per year and commission fees.
To attain your real estate license in Delaware, the Delaware Real Estate Commission does not require proof of the successful completion of high school or its equivalent. This includes a high school diploma or GED.
Delaware offers real estate license reciprocity with all states under certain educational requirements. If the agent seeking reciprocity has done any of the following, they are eligible to apply: 1. Completed over 99 hrs. of Pre-Licensing education in a different state 2. Taken the Delaware Law Pre-Licensing course 3. Been licensed for over three years with an existing Sales or Lease Transaction Listing form that shows 20+ transactions. Agents should learn as much as they can about reciprocity to streamline the application process. Personalized questions related to reciprocity can also be directed to the Delaware Real Estate Commission.
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