If a student does not pass the Colorado real estate license exam within 30 days of completing the exam prep course, we’ll reimburse the original cost of either your pre-licensing package or the exclusive exam prep you purchased.* For reimbursement, email us at [email protected] with a copy of your exam results, including the date of the exams, within 30 days of the failed exam attempt.  
*Specific state laws or regulations prohibit some students from qualifying. For example, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and New Jersey do not permit guarantees to passing the real estate licensing exam. 

Each class must be completed in the format it was started to receive credit.

Your total cost depends on the pre-licensing package you choose and the cost of E&O insurance. Current required fees include the $83 Colorado broker application fee, a $49 first-time PSI examination fee, and a $39.50 CBI/FBI background-check fee, plus any fingerprint vendor service fee. Course pricing and insurance costs vary. Check the Colorado Division of Real Estate fee schedule, PSI candidate information, and CBI fingerprint information for the latest fees before applying. 

Here is a breakdown of the various fees and expenses included in the total cost of a real estate license in Colorado:
Course / Package Fees: $239-$670
Background Check: $40
Salesperson License Fees: $485
Examination Fees: $49

Colorado requires 168 hours of qualifying pre-licensing education. How long it takes to complete the coursework depends on your schedule and course format. The full licensing process also depends on exam scheduling, fingerprint and background-check processing, and the Division of Real Estate application process. 

Yes, you can! Colibri offers students or licensees to attend classes and complete their pre-licensing course fully online with flexible self-paced packages.

Colorado offers partial recognition for applicants licensed in any U.S. state or U.S. territory. Depending on your license history, some pre-licensing education and examination requirements may be reduced. Review the Colorado Division of Real Estate partial recognition and reciprocity requirements before applying. 

Generally, first-time applicants must complete 168 hours of qualifying education before taking the Colorado broker exam. A degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in real estate can satisfy the education requirement, and different requirements may apply to attorneys or applicants licensed in another jurisdiction. 

 It depends on how quickly you complete the 168 hours of qualifying education, schedule and pass both exam portions, complete fingerprints, satisfy active-license requirements if applicable, and submit a complete application. The Division notes that new broker applications can take longer when fingerprint results are pending. Exam results are valid for one year from the date each portion is passed. Review current Colorado broker application information for the latest processing guidance. 

Colorado requires 168 hours of qualifying education for most first-time associate broker applicants: 48 hours of Real Estate Law and Practice, 48 hours of Colorado Contracts and Regulations, 24 hours of Real Estate Closings, 8 hours of Trust Accounts and Record-Keeping, 8 hours of Current Legal Issues, and 32 hours of Practical Applications.

First-time applicants qualify for a Colorado associate broker license by being at least 18 years old, completing 168 hours of qualifying education, passing both portions of the Colorado Real Estate Broker Exam, and completing the required fingerprint-based background check and broker license application. To practice with an active associate broker license, you also need compliant E&O insurance and an employing broker. Read more about the Colorado real estate license requirements.