Guides & rankings

Articles

Cross-state guides, rankings, and explainers. For a single state’s requirements, use the state directory.

Cheapest states to get a real estate license →
All 51 U.S. jurisdictions ranked by realistic all-in cost.
Fastest states to get a real estate license →
Ranked by end-to-end time-to-license, tie-broken by required hours.
Broker-entry states →
The 10 jurisdictions whose entry license isn't called “salesperson.”
Real estate license reciprocity →
How every state treats an out-of-state license — full, partial, recognition, or none.
How hard is the real estate exam? →
First-attempt pass rates for the 17 states we can source.
Real estate schools →
Our take on the major online pre-licensing course providers.