Step 1: Take the 99-hour salesperson pre-license course
All new salesperson candidates begin with a 99-hour salesperson pre-license course intended to provide the essential background for conducting real estate work in Delaware. The course must be administered by a state-approved education provider.
The salesperson course will cover general topics like real property definitions, property valuation, contracts, and financing. It will also teach Delaware-specific real estate topics on licensing requirements, Delaware laws on real estate, and the Commission. The topic and hour breakdowns are as follows:
- Real Estate Orientation (3 hours)
- Real Estate Sales (36 hours)
- Real Estate Law (33 hours)
- Real Estate Mathematics (24 hours)
- Review for Sales, Law, Mathematics (3 hours)
- Total minimum: 99 hours
Each major topic area (real estate sales, law, and mathematics) will wrap with an examination. You must pass each exam with a minimum score of 70%. You can retake each exam once.
Step 2: Schedule the state exam
PearsonVUE administers the state licensing exam for Delaware. The fastest and easiest way to schedule an exam appointment is online at www.pearsonvue.com/de/realestate. New users will create an account. All exams must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. For alternative scheduling, call (800) 274-2604. You’ll need your certificate of pre-licensing education, contact information, and date of examination to register.
The examination fee is $85 paid directly to PearsonVUE at the time of reservation. PearsonVUE accepts credit card, debit card, voucher, or electronic check. All exam fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Any changes must be made 48 hours in advance.
Refer to the Candidate Information Bulletin or search online for test centers closest to you.
