Oregon State Requirements

Oregon Real Estate Commission

530 Center St NE, Suite 100
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503.378.4170
Email: orea.info@oregon.gov
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/rea/Pages/index.aspx

Broker Prelicensing Education Requirements

  • Be 18 years old
  • Provide proof of high school diploma or equivalent
  • Complete 150 hours of education to include:
    • 30 hours—Real Estate Law
    • 30 hours—Oregon Real Estate Practice
    • 30 hours—Real Estate Finance
    • 15 hours—Contracts
    • 15 hours—Agency Law
    • 10 hours—Property Management
    • 20 hours—Brokerage Management
  • Pass the state and national exam
  • Complete background check and submit fingerprints
  • Pay applicable fee
  • See all detailed information on how to register for ELicensing

Principal Real Estate Broker Pre licensing Education Requirements

  • Be 18 years old
  • Provide proof of high school diploma or equivalent
  • Have three years of active real estate license experience
  • Complete the 40-hour Broker Administration and Sales Supervision course (BASS) from a certified continuing education provider
  • Apply for a license, and pay the $300.00 nonrefundable fee
  • Pass the state and national exam
  • Pass background check
  • Choose to work under:
    • An existing registered business name—the principal broker of the business must log in and add your license to the business
    • Your own registered business name

Broker and Principal Broker First Renewal Education Requirements

  • Renewals are done online through ELicense
  • Licensees must keep a certificate of attendance for three years
  • Must complete the three-hour Law and Rule required course
  • Must complete the 27-hour Broker Advanced Practices

Broker and Principal Broker Subsequent Renewal Education Requirements

  • Renewals are done online through Elicense
  • Licensees must keep certificates of attendance for three years
  • Must complete the three-hour Law and Rule required course
    • ○ Effective July 1st, 2022 if you are a real estate Broker, principal broker, or property manager renewing your active license or reactivating your license, you are required to complete a 3-Hour Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC) containing instruction in state and national fair housing laws as part of your continuing education.
  • Must complete 27 hours in required topics or eligible topics. To see topics, view ruling here

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