Oregon State Requirements

Oregon Real Estate Agency

530 Center St NE, Suite 100
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-378-4170
Email: orea.info@oregon.gov
Website: https://www.oregon.gov/rea/Pages/index.aspx

Broker Pre-Licensing Education Requirements

  • Be 18 years old
  • Provide proof of high school diploma or equivalent
  • Complete 150 hours of education to include:
    • 30 hours—Real Estate Law
    • 30 hours—Oregon Real Estate Practice
    • 30 hours—Real Estate Finance
    • 15 hours—Contracts
    • 15 hours—Agency Law
    • 10 hours—Property Management
    • 20 hours—Brokerage Management
  • Pass both sections of the broker license exam
  • Complete background check and submit fingerprints
  • Pay applicable fee
  • See all detailed information on how to register for ELicensing

Principal Real Estate Broker Pre-Licensing Education Requirements

  • Be 18 years old
  • Provide proof of high school diploma or equivalent
  • Have three years of active real estate license experience
  • Complete the 40-hour Broker Administration and Sales Supervision course (BASS)
  • Apply for a license, and pay applicable fee
  • Pass both sections of the principal broker license exam
  • Pass background check
  • Choose to work under:
    • An existing registered business name—the principal broker of the business must log in and add your license to the business
    • Your own registered business name

Out-of-State Licensees and Former Oregon Brokers Requirements

  • Be 18 years old
  • Provide proof of high school diploma or equivalent
  • Have three years of active real estate license experience 
  • Apply for license and pay applicable fee
  • Complete the 150-hour broker pre-license course of study from an Agency-approved real estate school
    • Only courses completed on or after January 1, 2013, meet current licensing requirements
  • Complete the 40-hour Brokerage Administration and Sales Supervision course (BASS)
    • Only courses completed on or after January 1, 2013, meet licensing requirements
  • Pass both sections of the principal broker license exam
  • Pass background check
  • Choose to work under:
    • An existing registered business name—the principal broker of the business must log in and add your license to the business
    • Your own registered business name

Broker First Renewal Education Requirements

  • Take the following courses from the continuing education provider
    • 3-hour Law and Rule Required Course
    • 27-hour Broker Advanced Practices​
  • Enter continuing education course information into eLicense. You can do this before or during renewal.
  • Renew your license in eLicense
  • Keep your certificate of attendance for 3 years


Principal Broker First Renewal Education Requirements

  • Take the following courses from the continuing education provider
    • 3-hour Law and Rule Required Course
    • 27-hour Principal Broker Advanced Practices​
  • Enter continuing education course information into eLicense. You can do this before or during renewal.
  • Renew your license in eLicense
  • Keep your certificate of attendance for 3 years

 

Broker and Principal Broker Subsequent Renewal Education Requirements

  • Take the 2-hour or 3-hour Law and Rule Required Course from Certified Continuing Education Providers
  • Take the 2-hour Fair Housing Course from Certified Continuing Education Providers
  • Take additional continuing education hours from Certified Continuing Education Providers to reach a minimum of 30 total hours
  • Enter continuing education class information into eLicense
  • Renew your license
  • Keep your certificate of attendance for 3 years

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