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6)  Apply for Licensure
 

  

  

How to Get Your Iowa Real Estate License


1)  Iowa License Qualifications:

        
  • Must be 18 years of age-no residency or citizenship requirement.
  • Not have an application rejected in this or any other state in the last 12 months.
  • If professional license of any kind has been revoked in this or any other state a license may be denied on the grounds of the revocation.
  • If applicant has been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, theft, extortion, conspiracy to defraud or other similar offense in this or any other state a license may be denied on the grounds of the conviction.


2)  Complete 60-Hour Pre-License Test Course (classroom or online)

        

  • Classroom courses offered several times throughout the year.
  • Online course can be started at any time and must be completed within 6 months.  

 

 

  

3)  Complete  and Mail Fingerprint Card for State-Required Background Check 

 
         
  • Do this as soon as possible as processing can take 4-10 weeks (completed background check good for 210 days).
  • To obtain state-approved fingerprint card packet, contact Darcy Holle at 563-441-5102 or 877-323-8392. 

  

4)  Successfully Pass Examination

        
  • Exam is given in Cedar Rapids (closest), West Des Moines and Council Bluffs.
  • 2 hours allowed for national test (80 questions); 1 hour allowed for state test (40 questions).
  • You will receive computerized results immediately following exam.  Pass notices and license applications will be given to you at the test site if you received a passing score. 
  • Passing notice good for 6 months. 



5)  Complete 36-Hour Basic Transaction Courses 

        

 
  • Buying Practices-12 hours; Listing Practices-12 hours; Developing Professionalism & Ethical Practices-12 hours.
  • These 36 hours must be taken in the classroom and are required before making application for licensure. 
        
  • Complete application with sponsoring broker - must be sponsored by a broker to obtain a salesperson license in Iowa.
  • Cannot apply for an inactive license.
  • License issued and mailed to sponsoring broker within 7-10 days. 



For pre-license class schedule or to register for an upcoming Career Seminar, contact:


Darcy Holle
Director of Career Development
Direct: 563-441-5102
Toll Free: 877-323-8392
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