Connecticut Real Estate State Requirements

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

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

Pre License

Real Estate Salesperson

  • Bear a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, and fair dealing
  • Competent to transact the business of a real estate salesperson in such a manner as to safeguard the interest of the public
  • Successfully complete a course approved by the commission in real estate principles and practices consisting of at least 60 hours of study OR
  • Has equivalent experience or education as determined by the commission
  • Submit application and associated fee
  • Pass State Examination

Real Estate Broker

  • Bear a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, and fair dealing
  • Competent to transact the business of a real estate broker in such a manner as to safeguard the interest of the public
  • Must have been actively engaged as a Real Estate Salesperson, under the supervision of a licensed broker, for the past 2 years
  • Successfully complete a course approved by the commission in real estate principles and practices consisting of at least 60 hours of study
  • Successfully complete an additional 30 real estate appraisal course approved by the commission AND
  • Successfully complete a course approve by the commission consisting of at least 30 hours as prescribed by the commission OR
  • Has equivalent experience or education determined by the commission.
  • Submit application and associated fee
  • Pass State Examination

Reciprocity: Connecticut recognizes reciprocal licenses from the following jurisdictions: AL, CO, GA, IL, IN, MA, MI, NE, NY, NC, OH, OK, RI, and TN.

Continuing Education

 

  • Complete 12 Hours of Continuing Education courses from approved school. The courses shall consist of the following
    1. Three hours (3) course:  CT Buyer Agency:  Mandatory Course for 2010 CE Cycle 
    2. Three hours (3) course:  CT Disclosure, RESPA, and Law Update:  Mandatory Course for 2010 CE Cycle
    3.  Six (6) hours of Real Estate electives

    OR

  • Pass the 40-question Connecticut Continuing Education Examination. You can schedule a test date directly with the testing company, PSI. Call PSI to schedule the test date at: 1-800-733-9267

    OR

  • Brokers - If you passed the Connecticut Broker full licensing examination between 4/1/2008 and 3/31/2010, you do not need to take the continuing education courses.
  • Salespersons – If you passed the Connecticut Salesperson full licensing examination between 6/1/2008 and 5/31/2010, you do not need to take the continuing education courses.