What are the steps to get the Wisconsin real estate license?

Step 1: Complete the 72-hour Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson Pre-license course

First, you must complete the Wisconsin 72-Hour Real Estate Salesperson Pre-license course. At the end of the course is a proctored final exam, which you must pass in order to receive your Certificate of Completion for the course.

Step 2: Schedule Your WI State Licensing Exam
You must schedule your state licensing exam through PearsonVUE. You can schedule your state licensing exam through the PearsonVUE website, or by phone at (888)204-6284. The state licensing exam fee is $65 per attempt.

Step 3: Take and Pass the State Licensing Exam
The state licensing exam consists of national and state-specific questions. You must obtain a weighted score of at least 75 out of 100 in order to pass. The overall exam consists of 140–150 multiple-choice questions with a 4-hour time-limit. You can retake the state licensing exam as many times as needed until you pass with a $65 exam fee for each re-attempt.

Step 4: Apply For Your License With the Help of Your Sponsoring Broker
The final step is to apply for your Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson license with the help of your sponsoring broker.

You must submit your license application within 1 year of passing the state licensing exam and within 5 years of completing the 72-hour WI Real Estate Salesperson Pre-license course.

You can submit your license application online through the Online Licensure Application System (OLAS) or a paper version of the license application through mail. You must submit a copy of your Certificate of Completion from the 72-hour pre-license course with your license application.

The license application fee of $75, which is paid directly to the DSPS.

Your license will be mailed to your sponsoring broker once your application if reviewed and approved by the DSPS.