Wisconsin Real Estate License Requirements
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Wisconsin State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 72 hours
Colibri Real Estate Wisconsin Course Hours Offered: 72 hours
1. General Wisconsin Salesperson License Requirements:
The general requirements for real estate salespersons defined by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services are as follows:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Possess a reputation for or record of competency, honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity and fair dealing.
2. Salesperson License Education Requirements in Wisconsin
Below are credit hours required for the Wisconsin pre-license course to qualify for your salesperson license.
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
| Total Pre-license Course Hours | 72 hours |
3. Additional Salesperson License Requirements in Wisconsin
If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your salesperson license:
- Apply for the Wisconsin salesperson examination
- Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check
- Successfully pass the Wisconsin salesperson licensing exam with a score of 70% or higher
- Complete the Wisconsin Real Estate License application
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Phone: 608-267-1813
Fax: 608-267-1809
Website: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/RulesStatutes/RealEstate.aspx
Address: 4822 Madison Yards Way, PO Box 8935, Madison, WI 53705
Wisconsin Broker Pre-licensing License Requirements
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Wisconsin All Continuing Education License Requirements
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Continuing Education and Renewal Date: December 14th of even-numbered years.
Licensees are required to complete 18 hours of continuing education. 12 of the hours are mandatory courses and the remaining 6 hours are elective courses.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
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Good to Know
The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.