How To Get Your Real Estate License In Wisconsin

Do you want to become a real estate agent and get your Wisconsin Real Estate License? Colibri Real Estate has taught thousands of aspiring real estate agents in Wisconsin, and we make it easy for you to get up to speed on the Wisconsin real estate license requirements.

72 Mandatory Hours
0 Elective Hours
72 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to get your Wisconsin Real Estate license

The information below 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.

Wisconsin Real Estate: Sales Agent (Pre-Licensing)

Total Hours Required: 72
Mandatory Hours: 72
Elective Hours: 0

Online Info

To apply for a Real Estate Salespersons license, applicants must complete the 72-hour salesperson’s pre-license program within 5 years before application of a license.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Phone: 6082671813
Fax: 6082671809
Website: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/RulesStatutes/RealEstate.aspx
Address: 4822 Madison Yards Way PO Box 8935 Madison, 53705
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Wisconsin Real Estate: Broker (Pre-Licensing)

Total Hours Required: 72
Mandatory Hours: 72
Elective Hours: 0

Online Info

As of 2014, all new Broker applicants must complete 72-hours of pre-licensing education within 5 years of application of a license.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Phone: 6082671813
Fax: 6082671809
Website: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/RulesStatutes/RealEstate.aspx
Address: 4822 Madison Yards Way PO Box 8935 Madison, 53705
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Wisconsin Real Estate: All (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 18
Mandatory Hours: 12
Elective Hours: 6
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 12/14/2024
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Next Education Due Date: 12/14/2024

Online Info

Continuing Education and Renewal Date: December 14th of even-numbered years.

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.

Online Limitations

There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be completed online.

Roster

Roster Required: no
Roster Process: N/A
Roster Sent: Every 0 days

Governing Agency

Name: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Phone: 6082671813
Fax: 6082671809
Website: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/RulesStatutes/RealEstate.aspx
Address: 4822 Madison Yards Way PO Box 8935 Madison, 53705
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Wisconsin Real Estate: All (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 18
Mandatory Hours: 12
Elective Hours: 6
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 12/14/2024
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Next Education Due Date: 12/14/2024

Online Info

Continuing Education and Renewal Date: December 14th of even-numbered years.

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.

Online Limitations

There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be completed online.

Roster

Roster Required: no
Roster Process: N/A
Roster Sent: Every 0 days

Governing Agency

Name: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Phone: 6082671813
Fax: 6082671809
Website: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/RulesStatutes/RealEstate.aspx
Address: 4822 Madison Yards Way PO Box 8935 Madison, 53705
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Other facts and insights about completing your CE

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.