Minnesota Real Estate Licensing Requirements
To become a Realtor®, the State of Minnesota requires that you attend 90 hours of licensing education, pass the state-sponsored Licensing Exam and apply for a license with the Minnesota Department of Commerce through a Minnesota real estate broker.
Becoming a Realtor® takes time and dedication. Through our affiliation with Kaplan Professional Schools (formerly PROSOURCE), one of the best real estate educational services companies in Minnesota, we are able to offer you the course work you need to get licensed. When you meet with me for an informational interview or career seminar, you will receive a $50 course certificate towards your License Exam Preparation Course with no further obligation to Edina Realty.
Three 30-Hour Courses
The required education is comprised of Course I, Course II and Course III. Course I covers the principles of real estate and must be completed prior to taking the License Exam. You can also attend the 15-hour License Exam Preparation Course. Although it is not required, it nearly doubles your chances of passing the exam the first time. Once you have taken the exam, Courses II and III must be completed. These courses cover current information about Minnesota real estate practices.
Course I
If you've been away from the books for a while, don't worry. More than 90% of students, who attend Course I and take the License Exam Preparation course offered through with Kaplan Professional Schools, pass on their first try. Cost for Course I is $259.
License Exam Preparation Course
This course should be attended as soon as possible after completing Course I. Cost is $99. In fact, Edina Realty is so committed to making your career successful that again, I will pick up $50 towards the cost of this class!
The State Licensing Exam
Promissor, a private company, administers the MN Salesperson Combined General and State Exam (09-MN-ACombo) at six Minnesota locations. Exams are offered Tuesday through Saturday at the test centers in Eagan, Edina, Maplewood, Hermantown (near Duluth), Rochester, Willmar and West Fargo/Moorhead. The cost to take the exam is $102. A complete list of testing dates and times is available by logging on to www.promissor.com.
Courses II and III
You should attend Course II and Course III as soon as possible after sitting for the exam. That way, you will be fully prepared to apply for your license in the shortest possible time. Course II and Course III move into the real world practices of real estate. You will follow a transaction from beginning to end, engage in small group case studies and generally prepare to get started in your new career. Cost for each course is $259.
The License Application
When you have finished all the other requirements, it's time to complete your license application. Just call me and we will immediaetly arange for my office administrator, Amy Quinn, to, have walk you through all the paperwork and submit it to the Department of Commerce for processing. It will take from 7 - 10 days for your license to be issued. In the meantime, we can get you started with activities that will prepare you for your new real estate career.
Register for Classes
If you need help in scheduling, or if you have any other questions, a friendly Kaplan Professional School representative is just a phone call away: (651) 523-1020. Outside the Twin Cities call toll-free 1-800-373-1295. Or register at www.kaplanprofessionalschools.com. The online process is quick and easy!
