Click on the following links to learn more about the Real Estate Associate Broker Licensing State Requirements:
Required Education
About the Exam
Application Procedures
Required Education [Back to Top]
Colorado requires you to successfully complete a state-mandated 168-hour associate broker education program in order to be eligible to sit for the actual real estate broker licensing exam. Kaplan Professional Schools has created the most effective, well-rounded education program in Colorado that meets all state requirements and puts you in the best position possible to pass the actual licensing exam on your first try!
Our program consists of seven required modules, each with quizzes and a final exam: Law & Practice; Colorado Contracts & Regulations; Practical Applications; Trust Accounts & Record Keeping; Closings, Current Legal Issues, and Exam Prep.
The Real Estate Associate Broker Licensing Process: A Step-By-Step Guide
Step 1: Register for the Success Package
There are several easy ways to register for the program:
ONLINE: Select the Broker License Success Package from this website.
PHONE: Call Toll free 1-800-660-0285 between 6 am and 5 pm (Mountain Time) Monday through Friday (Fridays until 4pm).
WRITE/STOP IN: Kaplan Professional Schools / Jones College 2150 South Cherry St. Denver, CO 80222
Step 2: Read the User’s Guide and Get Started!
Once you enroll in a classroom or home study program, we will ship you your books. The very first thing to do is ready the User’s Guide included with your materials. This will explain everything you need to know to get the most out of the program. If you’re taking the program online, you’ll receive an email with instructions for accessing the online lecture series. Log in and watch the orientation.
Step 3: Finger Printing & Background Check
Before the Colorado Real Estate Commission will grant you a license to sell real estate, they require to first submit a set of fingerprints to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in order for CBI and the FBI to perform a routine criminal history background check. Since it can take several weeks for CBI and the FBI to complete this process once they receive your fingerprints, you should start early. It is not unusual to begin this process before you have started reading your first module prior to attending your first class. Come by our Denver location to get fingerprinted today. Walk in fingerprinting hours are 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM each weekday.
Step 4: Complete the Success Package
Work your way through our program. Use the results on your exams throughout the program and especially in Exam Prep to determine when you are ready to take the actual licensing exam. With more than 1,000 questions throughout the program, our comprehensive exams and explanations pinpoint your strong & weak areas and help you focus your preparation on areas that need it most. We’re committed to helping you pass the licensing exam on your first attempt.
Step 5: Take the Colorado Broker Licensing Exam
As a Kaplan Professional Schools student, you’ll be fully prepared to ace the test!
Step 6: Apply for Your License
With the Colorado Broker Licensing Exam and your coursework completed, you’ll need to fill out some state required paperwork. We’ll walk you through it all, no problem.
About the Exam [Back to Top]
Locations and Exam Days
The testing service called PSI administers the Colorado Associate Broker Licensing Exam at six Colorado locations. More information about PSI may be found at their website www.psiexams.com.
Length of the Exam
The National portion of the actual licensing exam is 120 minutes in duration and consists of 80 multiple choice questions plus several unscored “experimental” questions. The State portion of the examination is 110 minutes in duration and consists of 74 multiple choice questions plus several unscored “experimental” questions.
Exam Center Fees
The fee to take the exam is $71 (for both portions)
Rescheduling / Canceling information
Reschedule 2 days in advance by 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
Cancel 2 days in advance by 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
Schedule 1 day in advance by 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
PSI offers several ways to register for the exam, including over the phone, online registration, by mail, and via fax.
PHONE REGISTRATION
You may call PSI at 1-800-733-9267 to make an exam reservation between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm Mountain Time..
ONLINE REGISTRATION
You may register for an exam online by creating an account with PSI at their website www.psiexams.com. You will be prompted with step-by-step instructions on how to reserve your exam date and location.
FAX REGISTRATION
You may register for an exam by faxing the Fax Reservation Form found in the Real Estate Candidate Handbook. The Fax number for this form is 1-702-932-2666. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The completed form should be faxed at least 4 business days before the desired exam date. A confirmation of the reservation will be returned by fax within 24 hours of receipt of the faxed request.
While your test reservation may be made as few as three business days prior to an exam, your chances of getting the date and location of your choice increase the further in advance you register.
MAIL REGISTRATION
PSI Licensure:Certification Attention Exam Registration CO RE 3210 E Tropicana Ave Las Vegas, NV 89121
What does the exam look like?
The exam is divided into two separate portions. The National portion has 80 multiple-choice questions, and the State portion has 74 multiple-choice questions. You have 2 hours for the National portion and 1 hour 50 minutes to complete the state portion of the exam and must score approximately 75% or better on each portion to pass.
The exam is administered on a PC with a standard mouse and keyboard. The PC eliminates the use of paper and pencil answer sheets.
What should I bring with me to the exam?
When can I expect my exam results? Your official score report is delivered immediately upon completion of the exam.
Additional Information about the PSI Exam More information about the Colorado Associate Broker Licensing Exam, including the Real Estate Candidate Handbook, exam registration information and an exam site locator, is available on PSI’s website at www.psiexams.com.
Application Procedures [Back to Top]
An applicant for a Colorado Associate Broker's license must:
If you are currently licensed as a salesperson or broker in another state, some of these requirements may be amended. Please contact the Colorado Real Estate Commission for details.