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We're here to help with any questions about getting started in real estate. Getting licensed in Oregon is a big step, so we've gathered and answered the most common ones below.
To become a licensed real estate broker in Oregon includes completing the following:
Be at least 18 years old
Have a high school diploma, GED, or international equivalent.
Register with the Oregon Real Estate Agency's eLicense system and apply for a broker license.
Successfully complete 150 hours of approved real estate education.
Successfully pass the Oregon Broker Real Estate License Exam.
Complete a fingerprint and background check.
Be sponsored by a principal broker.
The amount of time to get your Oregon real estate broker license varies due to the number of steps involved. Most complete the requirements within four months. These include completing education, taking the licensing exam, passing the background check, and being sponsored by a principal broker.
Initial application for a broker license in Oregon Real Estate Agency's eLicense system is a non-refundable $300 fee. The PSI License exam fee is $75. The fingerprinting fee at PSI is $56.25. Please note Oregon Real Estate Agency and PSI's prices may change without notice.
Currently Oregon has reciprocity agreements with the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Nebraska, South Dakota. Contact the Oregon Real Estate Agency for more information.
The state of Oregon requires 30 hours of Continuing Education due every two years by the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
Brokers renewing an active license for the first time must complete the 27-hour Broker Advanced Practices (BAP) course and the 3-hour LARRC course.
For subsequent renewals, brokers must complete the 3-Hr. Oregon Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC) and 27 elective hours. You can view our offering for OR real estate education here.
Beginning October 1, 2020, PSI will be launching the option of remote proctoring for OR licensing candidates, and then, beginning October 2, 2020, students will be able to take remote proctored exams. Students can schedule to take remote exams on PSI's website.
Yes, Oregon residents can receive their real estate Pre-Licensing education online. The online option has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Although it's difficult to determine the "average salary" of an Oregon agent, full-time Oregon agents average between $80-90k according to Indeed.com.
In order to become a licensed real estate agent in Oregon, candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
To become a real estate agent in Oregon, applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
You can schedule your Oregon real estate examination with PSI at 833.892.5441 or by visiting their website.
The cost of a real estate license in Oregon will include application fees and Pre-Licensing education. Pre-Licensing education can be found under $500, making this career surprisingly affordable to start compared to investing in a standard college education.
Every two years, Oregon real estate agents are required to complete 30 hours of Continuing Education.
Oregon has partial reciprocity agreements with Alabama, Georgia, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Alberta, Canada. The details of these reciprocity arrangements can be nuanced, and out-of-state agents are encouraged to visit the Oregon Real Estate Agency to ask personalized questions. For more information about how reciprocity works and which states offer it nationwide, visit our Guide to Reciprocity and Portability.
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