Ohio State Requirements

Ohio Real Estate Commission

77 South High Street, 20th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6133
Phone: 614.466.4100
Email: webreal@com.state.oh.us
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Salesperson Pre licensing Education Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old
  
• Be honest, truthful, and of good reputation
  
• Be sponsored by an Ohio broker
  
• Not have been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude. See additional verbiage in state ruling here: https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/real-estate-and-professional-licensing/salespersons-and-brokers/guides-and-resources/requirements-for-an-ohio-real-estate-salespersons-license
  
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or equivalent if born after 1950
• Be sponsored by an Ohio broker.
• Complete the following education requirements:
  • 40 hours—Real Estate Principles and Practices
    
  • 40 hours—Ohio Real Estate Law (including instruction in Civil Rights, Housing Discrimination, and Desegregation Problems)
    
  • 20 hours—Real Estate Appraisal
    
  • 20 hours—Real Estate Finance
• Submit completed application with fees
  
• Pass the state and national exam

Broker Pre licensing Education Requirements

• Applicants must hold an active salesperson license for two of the last five years and comply with the following requirements:
• If licensed before 1/1/1972, no further education is required
  
• If licensed after 1/1/1972, but before 1/03/1984, applicant must have taken the required 120 hours (courses a–d listed below)
  
• If licensed on or after 1/3/1984, applicants must take courses a–h listed below and possess a minimum of two years of post-secondary education (i) or the equivalent hours of 60 semesters or 90 quarter hours
• Education Requirements:
  • Ohio Real Estate Law (40 hours)
    
  • Ohio Real Estate Principles & Practices (40 hours)
    
  • Real Estate Appraisal (20 hours)
    
  • Real Estate Finance (20 hours)
    
  • A Financial Management course
    
  • A Human Resources or Personnel Management course
    
  • An Applied Business Economics course
    
  • A Business Law Course
    
  • A minimum of two years of post-secondary education or equivalent hours of 60 semesters or 90 quarter hours. Courses e–h may be included in your post-secondary education
• Experience Requirements:
  • The Division calculates the transactions to ensure the applicant meets the required amount
    
  • To view the formula and additional information, please refer to this link: https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/real-estate-and-professional-licensing/salespersons-and-brokers/guides-and-resources/requirements-for-an-ohio-real-estate-brokers-license

Salesperson Post-Licensing Education Requirements

• No later than 12 months after licensure, salesperson licensees are required to submit proof that they have completed 20 hours of education
  
• Required information about 20-hour courses can be found here: https://www.com.ohio.gov/documents/real_20hrcourse.pdf
• For licensees to submit their proof of post licensing education completion, please email a copy of the attendance certificate to postcert@com.ohio.gov.

Broker Post-Licensing Education Requirements

• No later than 12 months after licensure, Salesperson licensees are required to submit proof that they have completed 10 hours of education.
• Required information about 10 hour course can be found here: https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/real-estate-and-professional-licensing/education-providers/guides-and-resources/broker-10hr-post-licensure-materials
• For licensees to submit their proof of post licensing education completion, please email a copy of the attendance certificate to postcert@com.ohio.gov.

Salesperson Continuing Education Requirements

• Renewal periods are on licensee’s birthday occurring three years after the licensee’s date of initial licensure and on or before the licensee’s birthday every three years thereafter
  
• Renewals are done online through the Elicensing system on or before the due date
  
• Licensees must complete 30 hours of education to include:
  • 3 hours of instruction in Ohio Real Estate Law, recently enacted state and federal laws affecting the real estate industry 
  • 3 hours of instruction in municipal, state, and federal civil rights law;
  • 3 hours of instruction in canon of ethics for the real estate industry as adopted by the commission
  • 21 hours of electives

• Pay any applicable fee
  
• For more information please review: https://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4735.141v1

Broker Continuing Education Requirements

• Renewal periods are on licensee’s birthday occurring three years after the licensee’s date of initial licensure and on or before the licensee’s birthday every three years thereafter
  
• Renewals are done online through the Elicensing system on or before the due date
  • 3 hours of instruction in Ohio Real Estate Law, recently enacted state and federal laws affecting the real estate industry 
  • 3 hours of instruction in municipal, state, and federal civil rights law; 
  • 3 hours of instruction in canon of ethics for the real estate industry as adopted by the commission
  • 3 hour education on duties of a principal broker and other issues involved in operating a real estate brokerage.
  • 18 hours of electives

• Pay any applicable fee
  
• For more information, please review: https://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4735.141v1

Exam Provider Information

• For any scheduling, exam fees, or additional exam questions, direct students to vendors and testing provider here:
  • Phone: 800.733.9267
    
  • Email: examschedule@psionline.com
    
  • Website: https://candidate.psiexams.com/catalog/fti_agency_license_details.jsp?fromwhere=findtest&testid=1001
• Advise students to study and review the Candidate Information Bulletin to ensure prepared for exam day