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Reciprocal Real Estate Broker Licensing Courses

Depending on your background, you may have different education and test requirements. CLICK HERE to confirm your educational requirements with the Colorado Division of Real Estate.

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Broker Reactivation $199.00

Provides a refresher course on Colorado Real Estate Commission approved contracts, Colorado real estate regulations and review the most current material included in the Colorado Annual Update Course.

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Brokerage Administration Course $199.00

Want to become an Employing Broker or own a brokerage firm?  This course is required by the State of Colorado to upgrade your Associate Broker license to Employing Broker status.

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Insider’s Ultimate Exam Prep – Complete Edition $149.00

If you have no educational requirements to complete to receive a Colorado Real Estate License but need some help passing the license exam, this is the best way to prepare. Includes INTERACTIVE, VIDEO and LIVE INSTRUCTOR CONTENT.

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Insiders Ultimate Exam Prep – National Side Edition $89.00

If all you need is to pass the NATIONAL-SIDE of the Colorado Real Estate License Exam, this is the best way to prepare. Includes INTERACTIVE, VIDEO and LIVE INSTRUCTOR CONTENT.

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Licensed Attorney Course $199.00

12 credit hour course for attorneys who want to receive their Colorado Associate Broker License.

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Salespersons From Other States Course $349.00

Have an expired or active (less than 2 years) Salesperson’s license from another jurisdiction? This 120-credit hour course is required to obtain a Colorado real estate license. It contains streaming education videos, instructor support, practice exams and tools.

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Insiders Ultimate Exam Prep – State Side Edition $89.00

If all you need is to pass the STATE-SIDE of the Colorado Real Estate License Exam, this is the best way to prepare. Includes INTERACTIVE, VIDEO and LIVE INSTRUCTOR CONTENT.

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Colorado Contracts and Closings Course $299.00

This 72 credit-hour series of video classes enhanced with email and live instructor support includes our extensive prep tools and practice questions will prepare and qualify you to take and pass the Colorado side of the licensing exam

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Licensing Requirements

I've never held a license.

You will need to have:

  • 168 hours of education See our course packages, or
  • as a substitute, a degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in real estate – original transcripts must be provided upon application, however unofficial transcripts may be submitted if you haven’t taken the broker’s exam yet
  • a passing grade in national and state portions of the Colorado Real Estate Broker’s Exam
  • complete a fingerprint background check

Education requirements by hours

  • 48 hours, Real Estate Law and Practice
  • 48 hours, Colorado Contracts and Regulations
  • 8 hours, Trust Accounts and Recordkeeping
  • 8 hours, Current Legal Issues
  • 24 hours, Real Estate Closings
  • 32 hours, Practical Applications
I have a non-expired license, for at least two years in another jurisdiction. (Reciprocity)

You will need to:

  • pass the state portion of the Colorado Real Estate Broker’s Exam
  • complete a fingerprint background check
  • provide your certified license history – must be dated within 90 days of your application and include disciplinary actions

If you have two years of active experience, you qualify for the “Independent” or “Employing” license. If you have less than two years of active experience, you qualify for the associate broker license

If you want to be certified at an employing level, you will need to:

I have an expired license or held a license for less than two years in another jurisdiction. (Reciprocity)

You will need to:

  • education
  • pass both the national and state portion of the Colorado Real Estate Broker’s Exam
  • complete a fingerprint background check
  • provide your certified license history – must be dated within 90 days of your application and include disciplinary actions

If you have less than two years of active experience as a salesperson or broker, you qualify for the associate broker license

Education requirements for a salesperson credential (120 hours of education)

  • 48 hours, Colorado Contracts & Regulations
  • 8 hours, Trust Accounts & Recordkeeping
  • 8 hours, Current Legal Issues
  • 24 hours, Real Estate Closings
  • 32 hours, Practical Applications

Education requirements for a broker credential (72 Hours)

  • 48 hours, Colorado Contracts & Regulations
  • 24 hours, Real Estate Closings
I am a former Colorado broker that has not had a license for over three years.

License issued after January 1, 1997

You will need to:

  • pass both national and state portions of the Colorado Real Estate Broker’s Exam
  • complete a fingerprint background check

If you have two years of active experience, you qualify for the “Independent” or “Employing” license. If you have less than two years of active experience, you qualify for the associate broker license

If you want to be certified as an employing broker, you will need to:

License issued before December 31, 1996

You will need to have:

If you have two years of active experience, you qualify for the Independent or Employing license. If you have less than two years of active experience, you qualify for the Associate Broker, FA credential.

If you want to be certified at an Employing level, you will need to:

  • take a 24-hour brokerage administration course
  • complete the Employing Broker Affidavit form

Education requirements for a salesperson credential (120 hours of education)

  • 48 hours, Colorado Contracts & Regulations
  • 8 hours, Trust Accounts & Recordkeeping
  • 8 hours, Current Legal Issues
  • 24 hours, Real Estate Closings
  • 32 hours, Practical Applications

Education requirements for a broker credential (72 Hours)

  • 48 hours, Colorado Contracts & Regulations
  • 24 hours, Real Estate Closings
I am a licensed attorney.

You can qualify for an Associate Broker license

You will need to:

  • provide proof active valid law license with the license application
  • Complete 12 hours of qualifying education (see our Licensed Attorney Course )
  • pass both national and state portions of the Colorado Real Estate Broker’s Exam
  • complete a fingerprint background check

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