The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the Colorado Division of Real Estate .

The information provided below can be found on the DRE website. However, we recommend you contact the DRE for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.

Associate Broker

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must submit a set of fingerprints to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of conducting a state and national criminal history record check Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Must complete 48 hours of education in Real Estate Law and Practice, 48 hours in Colorado Contracts and Regulations, 8 hours in Trust Accounts and Record Keeping, 8 hours in Current Legal Issues, 24 hours in Real Estate Closings, and 32 hours in Practical Applications and pass the associated exams
• Pass the licensing exam
• Must obtain have E&O insurance before it will be issued on active status. Talk to your employing broker, as some have purchased independent E&O policies.
• Complete the application form and enclose all required documentation and appropriate application fee. Don't forget that exam scores are only valid for one year

Continuing Education

• All license expire three years from the date of licensure
• May obtain CE credit by passing the state portion of the broker licensing examination during your renewal cycle, OR
• Each active licensed broker must complete the 4 hour "Annual Commission Update" each year of the three year cycle (12 hours per cycle), plus electives for a total of 24 hours of CE during your renewal cycle. A licensee may not take the same version of the Update Course more than once during each license period. OR
• Maximum of 8 hours of credit may be earned per day
• No credit may be given for the same course more than once per calendar year
• Hours in excess of 24 may not be carried forward into the next license period
• The Commission Update Course requires a written test (70% score min.)
• Elective courses may or may not be tested at the discretion of the provider