Connecticut Salesperson Pre-Licensing CT Real Estate License FAQs

To become a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Connecticut, complete the following:

• Be at least 18, have a diploma or GED and be a US resident or legal alien.

• Successfully complete 60 hours of approved pre-licensing real estate education.

• Submit Your Connecticut Real Estate License Application.

• Take and pass the Connecticut Real Estate Exam

• Choose a Sponsoring Brokerage

The amount of time to get your Connecticut real estate license is dependent on a number of factors, though most complete the requirements within a few months. There are a number of steps to complete which include education, passing the exam, and sponsorship by an actively licensed Connecticut real estate broker.

Generally, $140. You need to be approved by the Department of Consumer Protection. And the cost to take the exam itself is $59. If you retake the exam, the fee is $51 per retake.

Connecticut has reciprocity and/or mutual recognition agreements with Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island. Mutual recognition means the new state recognizes the education and experience completed by the licensee, but requires a new license for that state. Reciprocity, on the other hand, accepts the license itself. Make sure to check with those state licensing agencies to know which is offered.

All Applicants applying by reciprocity from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, or applicants who have not taken a written exam in a reciprocal state will be required to take the State Portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Examination administered by PSI.

For more details and steps on Connecticut real state reciprocity, visit our reciprocity and portability guide.

Connecticut has mutual recognition agreements with Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island. All Applicants applying by reciprocity from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, or applicants who have not taken a written exam in a reciprocal state will be required to take the State Portion of the Connecticut Real Estate Examination administered by PSI.

For more details and steps on Connecticut real state reciprocity, visit our reciprocity and portability guide.

Connecticut requires a 60-hour real estate education pre-licensing course. All real estate education course providers must be approved by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

Connecticut real estate continuing education requires brokers and salespersons to complete 12 hours of CE per two-year renewal cycle.

Generally, $564 plus the cost of your pre-licensing education or coursework, which can vary depending on your course provider.

The fixed costs of obtaining a Connecticut real estate license include:

• CT Salesperson License application fee - $285 (due after you pass the exam

• Exam application and fee - $140 ($59 to take exam; $80 application fee

• Optional exam retake fee - $51

Yes, currently the state of Connecticut requires either a high school diploma (high school graduate) or a GED to take part in the application process for a real estate salesperson.

Having a felony or criminal background does not immediately disqualify you from obtaining a Connecticut real estate license. You will need to fill out a criminal history report (background check) and submit it to the CT Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). The DCP will then review your information to determine if you are eligible. Every situation is unique, and individuals are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

According to indeed.com, the average real estate agent salary in Connecticut is $90,726 per year. Connecticut boasts one of the best real estate markets in the country. Although the agent salary is high, there are other things—like cost of living and inflation—to consider, as well.

Connecticut requires an aspiring agent to be at least 18 years old before applying for a real estate salesperson. You also must be a U.S. resident or lawfully admitted alien and possess either a high school diploma or GED.

The exam is administered by PSI, who has many testing centers across the United States.

The exam includes 110 questions total and is separated into a national portion (80 questions) and state portion (30 questions). To pass, you must score at least 70% overall.

Frequency of live online classes varies by class and demand, but classes are typically held weekly. A detailed schedule along with access links is available within the course.

Connecticut currently has reciprocity and/or mutual recognition agreements with Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island. Mutual recognition means the new state recognizes the education and experience completed by the licensee, but requires a new license for that state. Reciprocity, on the other hand, accepts the license itself. Make sure to check with those state licensing agencies to know which is offered.

You must be present (with video camera on) throughout the entire section to receive credit when attending live online instruction with a live instructor.

At this time registration is not required. The live online calendar has access links located on the Course Home page under the Course Materials section.

You will need to make up the entire session – partial credit is not awarded. You must be in attendance throughout the entire session with cameras on to meet the seat time requirement and receive credit.

Upon satisfactory completion of a live online session, that section is marked in the course as having been successfully completed within 2-3 business days of you attending the class.

Each course session includes a minimum of 50 minutes of content delivery per hour of content. Up to 10 minutes of break time will be provided per hour of content delivery. You will be required to interact directly with the instructor throughout the course using a Zoom meeting. You cannot be in a vehicle at any time during the session. The following hardware and software are required:

• Reliable internet access;

• Video camera enabled 100% of the time in the Live Online course session;

• Microphone access;

• Audio access; and

• Zoom testing is strongly recommended.

You can attend all the live online sessions. If you have already attended a session, you can attend it again. You will not receive additional credit. There is no limit.

Students will have access to the Unit Exams after the section is marked complete. They should be able to retake the exam as many times as they want. Content covered in these sections is included in the final course exam and we strongly encourage that you take the unit level exams even if only as practice.

Plan on arriving at least 15-30 minutes early for the check-in process. The class will start promptly at the scheduled time and late arrivals will not be admitted.

Here is the Zoom test hyperlink: Zoom test link. Ensure that you have reliable internet in a distraction free area for the duration of the course. A webcam, microphone, and access to Zoom are required.

Update your name on the device you are using when you access the Zoom meeting. Use the name you registered with on your account with The CE Shop.

No, this would be considered multi-tasking. Stay focused. Participation in the live course session is expected, including live interaction as required by the instructor.