Licensing

Becoming a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

To become a licensed Connecticut real estate agent, you must initially complete a real estate course called "Principals and Practices" and then proceed to a state licensing exam.

Principles and Practices: Comprised of 60 classroom hours conducted over several weeks and a written final exam. The courses are conducted locally throughout the state. Eastern Connecticut locations:

• Quinebaug Valley Community College
  742 Upper Maple Street
  Danielson, CT 06239
  Register: (860) 932-4005

• Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors
  32 Connecticut Ave

  Norwich CT 06365
  Register: (860) 892-2595

State License Exam: 

After completing Principals and Practices successfully, you must fill out an application along with a $80 apllication fee. Once approved, you will recieve instructions to register for and schedule the examination.

You must than complete and pass the State and General real estate exams. These tests are administered under the direction of the Connecticut Real Estate Commission and are administered by PSI Licensure. Upon passing these exams you can affiliate with an agency as a salesperson.

Initial and Ongoing Fees: Approximate fees that you will encounter:

• Principles & Practices course, $499 (one time)

• Real Estate License Exam, $59 (one time) Due at time of scheduling the examination with PSI.

• CT Salesperson's License Renewal Fee, $578 (Due bi-annually on May 31st of every even- numbered year)

• Initial Realtor Membership, $150 (one time)

• Realtor Dues – Local-State-National, $856 (annual)

• Multiple Listing Service Fees, $157 (semi annual)