{"id":6850,"date":"2019-12-12T00:51:52","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T00:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realestatelicenseguide.com\/?p=6850"},"modified":"2020-09-09T19:44:49","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T19:44:49","slug":"state-of-connecticut-real-estate-license-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realestatelicenseguide.com\/state-of-connecticut-real-estate-license-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"State of Connecticut Real Estate License Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Article Summary: This article provides information and guidance on how to obtain a Real Estate Salesperson or Broker License in Connecticut. Insight within the contents may comprise of State Department information, educational requirements, exam scheduling, and renewal information.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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When it comes to Connecticut\u2019s real estate industry, The Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection<\/a> is responsible for real estate licensing and all other enforcement through the Connecticut Real Estate Commission<\/a>. This department is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The commission is made up of 8 combined licensed real estate brokers, salespersons and public members who are appointed by the Governor and electors of the state.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Requirements to obtain a real estate Salesperson License in CT include being at least 18 years old, completing pre-license education, sponsorship by a licensed Real Estate Broker, submitting for a background check and fingerprints, and passing the State and National Exam within one year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A total of 60 hours of\u00a0 CT commission-approved<\/a> pre-licensing completed coursework is needed for applicants. All candidates for the Salesperson Exam need to be pre-approved by PSI before registering or scheduling the state examination. Once approved, PSI sends an examination eligibility postcard containing instructions for exam scheduling. Each person has the ability to take the exam an unlimited amount of times for up to one year of the date of eligibility. Both portions of the exam (General and State) have to be passed within one year of the eligibility approval. More information can be found on the PSI web page<\/a>. The score of 70% or higher is necessary to pass the CT Real Estate Salesperson Exam.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are further prerequisites for a Real Estate Broker license. Before receiving approval and scheduling the CT Real Estate Broker Examination, there are an additional 60 hours of complete classroom courses specifically outlined<\/a> and required by the Commission.\u00a0 A Salesperson licensee must have at least 2 years of experience under the supervision of a licensed real estate broker within Connecticut.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The CT\u2019s Real Estate Commission provides information on forms and fees on their website<\/a>. License renewal is required to be done by May 31st of each year. In every even-numbered year, continuing education must be completed and submitted before renewal of a license. There are 12 hours of CE courses required from an approved school. This includes two three hour mandatory courses and six hours of elective courses. Information pertaining to approved courses and schools are available here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to help people achieve the American dream of buying a home in Connecticut, you have to become a licensed real estate salesperson. The expectations for a realtor are strict, but that\u2019s common in the industry. All potential salespeople must be at least 18, a resident of Connecticut, and legally able to work in the United States. Once you meet each of those requirements, you\u2019re able to continue with the education portion of becoming a licensed real estate agent. <\/p>\n\n\n\nConnecticut Real Estate License Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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