REAL ESTATE MN
Minnesota Real Estate License Classes Online
With Kaplan, you won’t have to go anywhere else for your real estate education—at any point in your career. We’re proud to have the one and only Minnesota real estate program that supports you from pre-licensing, through continuing education and professional development. We’ll make sure you have all the support you need, at every step.
Minnesota Licensing Information, Reciprocity, and Portability
- Average time to complete Minnesota licensing education: 3.5 months
- Course I must be completed before sitting for the Minnesota licensing exam
- Courses I, II, and III must be completed before applying for a Minnesota real estate license
Governing body: Minnesota Department of Commerce
Looking to Get Licensed?
Get started with our steps to Minnesota licensing.
Review Minnesota State Requirements for Salespersons and Brokers
Take a look at the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s real estate licensing and continuing education requirements.
Visit the Minnesota Department of Commerce Pulse Portal.* Choose your program and real estate board then scroll to the bottom under other services to review your CE transcript.
*Please note that once you click this link you will be directed to a website outside of Kapre.com. Kaplan Real Estate Education cannot provide CE status information.
Kaplan is a full-service education provider for all of your Minnesota licensing, exam prep, and continuing education needs. Our team of in-house regulatory experts works directly with the Minnesota Department of Commerce to develop state-approved courses. Choose Kaplan Real Estate Education to feel confident that your efforts in taking Minnesota real estate courses will be worthwhile, as you meet and complete the state’s requirements.
Courses Are Available Live Online, Online Video, or HybridChoose what works for you. Kaplan gives you flexible course formats to fulfill your Minnesota real estate licensing and continuing education requirements in the way that best suits your learning style. No matter which course format you pick, you’ll find that each method offers the same great education you have come to expect from us. |
Live Online Enjoy all of the perks of a live classroom setting from the comfort of your home or office. Our expert instructors and high-quality course materials are available to you anywhere you have internet access. | Online Video No time to conform to a strict class schedule? Follow along with our convenient, prerecorded, instructor-led video courses to complete your coursework at your own pace, on your own terms. All you need is a reliable internet connection and the drive to succeed. | Hybrid A combination of both Live Online and Online Video courses, this option gives you a hybrid approach with live instruction in real time, plus the ability to study at your own pace. |
Minnesota Real Estate Stats
22,377
Number of REALTORS®
28,164
Number of Licensed Real Estate Agents
90
Required Hours of Prelicensing Education
Minnesota Licensing Information, Reciprocity, and Portability
Reciprocity
- Your Minnesota real estate license applies to these states: Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota
Steps to Real Estate License Reciprocity in Minnesota
- 1. Submit proof of licensure. The letter of certification must be, at most, 90 days old.
- 2. Submit an application with a licensed Minnesota primary Broker.
- 3. Pay application fee.
- Wisconsin: Minnesota offers partial reciprocity with Wisconsin.
- Requires 13 hours of state-specific licensing education.
- Pass the state portion of the exam.
- Submit a Letter of Certification that you are currently licensed in Wisconsin.
- Apply with a Minnesota-licensed primary Broker.
- Pay license fee.
Military Portability
- Veterans will be reimbursed for the cost of their licensing exam.
Contact the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to see if you are eligible for tuition reimbursement.
Once you have successfully completed your education with Kaplan, contact the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-LinkVet (1-888-546-5838) to find out if you qualify to have your tuition and exam and licensing fees reimbursed through the Minnesota GI Bill. Prior to applying for reimbursement*, you must complete all licensing requirements and possess your license or certification.
For more information, please review the MDVA education page or the MN GI Bill brochure.
*IMPORTANT: You can only apply for reimbursement through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
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