Washington, D.C. Real Estate License Requirements
How To Get Your Real Estate License In Washington, D.C.
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How To Get Your Real Estate Salesperson License In Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 60 hours
Colibri Real Estate Washington, D.C. Course Hours Offered: 60 hours
1. General Washington, D.C. Salesperson License Requirements
The general requirements for real estate salespersons defined by the District of Columbia Real Estate Commision (DCREC) are as follows:
- Be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
- Be a high school graduate or the holder of a high school equivalency certificate
- Must not have had a real estate application denied within the last year, other than failure to pass the required examination.
- Must not have had a real estate license suspended or revoked in D.C. or elsewhere.
2. Salesperson License Education Requirements in Washington, D.C.
Below are credit hours required for the Washington, D.C. pre-license course to qualify for your salesperson license.
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Pre-license Course Hours | 60 hours |
3. Additional Salesperson License Requirements in Washington, D.C.
If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your Salesperson license:
- Successfully pass the Washington, D.C. real estate licensing examination by earning a score of 75% or higher.
- Complete your Washington, D.C. real estate license application
Regulatory Notes:
Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard. You may need to submit your certificate of completion with your license request, please refer to your license application to determine if this is necessary. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate.
District of Columbia Real Estate Commission (DCREC)
Website: https://dcratransition.dc.gov/
Phone: 202-442-4320
Fax: 202-442-9445
Address: 1100 4th Street, SW, Washington DC 20024
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Good to Know
The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Washington, D.C. Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.