REAL ESTATE WI
Wisconsin Real Estate Licensing and Continuing Education Courses
New to Wisconsin real estate licensing?
Learn the steps it takes to get your license.
Looking for real estate licensing or CE requirements in Wisconsin?
Review state requirements for salespersons and brokers.
Are you a Minnesota real estate licensee looking to obtain your license in Wisconsin?
Learn more about our dually approved Minnesota to Wisconsin Real Estate License Course.
Kaplan connects with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services: Real Estate Examining Board on a regular basis to ensure our courses and content are state-approved to make your educational experience easy and effective. You never have to worry about meeting Wisconsin's requirements when you choose Kaplan Real Estate Education as your school. You can focus on learning and trust that Kaplan has secured course compliance.
Three Ways to Learn in WI: Live Online, Online Video, or Home StudyKaplan offers a broad selection of course formats to help you fulfill your Wisconsin real estate license and continuing education requirements. Designed with leading-edge technology for the highest level of convenience and success in mind, there is a format to suit every learning style. |
Live Online Experience the benefits of interactive instruction in a live classroom setting from anywhere you are able to be online. Kaplan delivers expert instructors and high-quality course material directly to you in real time. | Online Video Prefer to study on your own terms? Kaplan's prerecorded, instructor-led video courses are just what you need. Learn from charismatic, respected instructors while being able to stop, start, and resume your real estate courses as needed. | Home Study Complete Wisconsin courses when and where it is convenient for you using this textbook-based format. This option is perfect for anyone looking to learn and study offline. |
Wisconsin Real Estate Licensing Information, Reciprocity, and Portability
- Average time to complete licensing education: 2.7 months
- State governing body: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Reciprocity: Wisconsin offers partial reciprocity in the following states: Illinois and Indiana
- Steps to Real Estate License Reciprocity in Wisconsin:
- Step 1: Provide proof of active licensure for the last two years
- Step 2: Pass the Wisconsin law portion of the exam
- Step 3: Apply for a license
- Steps to Real Estate License Reciprocity in All Other States
- Step 1: Take 13 hours of sales education or complete 10 semester-hour credits in real estate or real estate–related law courses before taking the exam
- Step 2: Pass the Wisconsin-specific salesperson exam
- Step 3: Apply for a license
Military Portability:
- Submit Form 3982
- Pay the required fee
- Be a current or former service member or the spouse of a current or former service member residing in Wisconsin
- Hold a license, certification, registration, or permit that was granted by a governmental authority in a jurisdiction outside of Wisconsin
- Be in good standing with the licensing authorities in all jurisdictions where the applicant holds a qualifying credential
- Provide documentation proving the applicant’s status as a service member, former member, or spouse of a service member or former service member
- If unable to provide documentation, the applicant may submit an affidavit to the department or credentialing board as appropriate, stating that the applicant is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member.
- If unable to provide documentation, the applicant may submit an affidavit to the department or credentialing board as appropriate, stating that the applicant is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member.