This page contains information for obtaining your Iowa real estate license. Please take a moment to review the requirements as provided by the state of Iowa and enforced by the Iowa Real Estate Commission.

Governing Body: Iowa Real Estate Commission  (www.state.ia.us/government/com/prof/sales/about.html)

Salesperson Licensing Requirements:

• 18+ Years of age
• Successful completion of 60 hour salesperson prelicensing course plus 3 additional courses
• Pass Iowa real estate salesperson licensing exam
• Pass criminal history and background check
• Obtain Errors and Omissions insurance

Exam fee – $90.00

Application fee – $125.00

Additional Broker Licensing Requirements:

The following is a list of additional requirements for obtaining your Broker’s real estate license in the state of Iowa.

• Minimum of 2 years actively holding an Iowa salesperson license, with active experience
• Successful completion of broker’s prelicense course (72 hours)
• Pass Iowa real estate broker licensing exam

Exam fee – $90.00

Application fee: $170.00

Reciprocal License:  AL, AR, GA, LA, MA, MN, MS, NC, ND, TN, WV

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