90 hours of pre-license education is required for a new sales associate license, which must be taken within 3 years preceding the application date. The pre-license coursework is divided into two 45-hour sections (Modules 1 and 2). These courses are presently not available online.
Here's what you need to get your Idaho Real Estate license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Idaho Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Idaho Real Estate: Sales Agent (Pre-Licensing)
Total Hours Required:
90
Mandatory Hours:
90
Elective Hours:
0
Online Info
Online Limitations
Pre-licensing education must be completed in a classroom environment. Distance education is not permitted.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Idaho Real Estate Commission
Phone:
2083343285
Fax:
2083342050
Address:
575 E. Parkcenter Blvd, Suite 180 Boise, 83706
Idaho Real Estate: Broker (Pre-Licensing)
Total Hours Required:
180
Mandatory Hours:
180
Elective Hours:
0
Online Info
Applicants seeking a Broker’s license should, in addition to meeting the requirements for a salesperson’s license, successfully complete an additional 90 hours of pre-licensing education, including courses in Brokerage Management and Real Estate Law
Online Limitations
Pre-licensing education must be completed in a classroom environment. Distance education is not permitted.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Idaho Real Estate Commission
Phone:
2083343285
Fax:
2083342050
Address:
575 E. Parkcenter Blvd, Suite 180 Boise, 83706
Idaho Real Estate: All (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
19
Mandatory Hours:
7
Elective Hours:
12
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Online Info
Idaho's CE Requirement:
First renewal on active status only - 12 hours POST license (8-hr mandatory post license Fundamentals + one 4-hour Post license module of your choice) PLUS 2 different ID Commission core courses.
*Please note that the number of hours for each core course can fluctuate between 2-4 hours. Depending on your renewal year, the number of mandatory hours listed above may not match. The important thing is for you to take a core course every year and 12 hours of electives within your 2 year cycle.
Subsequent renewals on active status: 12 hours of elective plus 2 different ID Commission core courses (mandatory credit).
*Please note that the number of hours for each core course can fluctuate between 2-4 hours. Depending on your renewal year, the number of mandatory hours listed above may not match. The important thing is for you to take a core course every year and 12 hours of electives within your 2 year cycle.
Reminder: A Commission Core Course can only be taken one time to receive mandatory credit, you cannot repeat a core course from one cycle to the next.
Licensees are strongly encouraged to review their education history with IREC before purchasing any Core courses as duplicate credit cannot be given for any Core course that has previously been taken by the licensee.
Special education requirements apply to salesperson licensees renewing their license on active status for the first time, or those who need CE to activate their license for the first time. Salesperson licensees who fall into these categories should check with the Idaho Real Estate Commission for further information.
First renewal on active status only - 12 hours POST license (8-hr mandatory post license Fundamentals + one 4-hour Post license module of your choice) PLUS 2 different ID Commission core courses.
*Please note that the number of hours for each core course can fluctuate between 2-4 hours. Depending on your renewal year, the number of mandatory hours listed above may not match. The important thing is for you to take a core course every year and 12 hours of electives within your 2 year cycle.
Subsequent renewals on active status: 12 hours of elective plus 2 different ID Commission core courses (mandatory credit).
*Please note that the number of hours for each core course can fluctuate between 2-4 hours. Depending on your renewal year, the number of mandatory hours listed above may not match. The important thing is for you to take a core course every year and 12 hours of electives within your 2 year cycle.
Reminder: A Commission Core Course can only be taken one time to receive mandatory credit, you cannot repeat a core course from one cycle to the next.
Licensees are strongly encouraged to review their education history with IREC before purchasing any Core courses as duplicate credit cannot be given for any Core course that has previously been taken by the licensee.
Special education requirements apply to salesperson licensees renewing their license on active status for the first time, or those who need CE to activate their license for the first time. Salesperson licensees who fall into these categories should check with the Idaho Real Estate Commission for further information.
Online Limitations
There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online.
Only one final exam retake is allowed, if the final exam is not passed the second time, the licensee must retake the entire course and pass the final exam in order to receive credit .
Only one final exam retake is allowed, if the final exam is not passed the second time, the licensee must retake the entire course and pass the final exam in order to receive credit .
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
Rosters are required to be submitted within 5 days of course completion. As a result rosters will be submitted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
**If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
**If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
Roster Sent:
Every 3 days
Governing Agency
Name:
Idaho Real Estate Commission
Phone:
2083343285
Fax:
2083342050
Address:
575 E. Parkcenter Blvd, Suite 180 Boise, 83706
Idaho Real Estate: All (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
19
Mandatory Hours:
7
Elective Hours:
12
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Online Info
Idaho's CE Requirement:
First renewal on active status only - 12 hours POST license (8-hr mandatory post license Fundamentals + one 4-hour Post license module of your choice) PLUS 2 different ID Commission core courses.
*Please note that the number of hours for each core course can fluctuate between 2-4 hours. Depending on your renewal year, the number of mandatory hours listed above may not match. The important thing is for you to take a core course every year and 12 hours of electives within your 2 year cycle.
Subsequent renewals on active status: 12 hours of elective plus 2 different ID Commission core courses (mandatory credit).
*Please note that the number of hours for each core course can fluctuate between 2-4 hours. Depending on your renewal year, the number of mandatory hours listed above may not match. The important thing is for you to take a core course every year and 12 hours of electives within your 2 year cycle.
Reminder: A Commission Core Course can only be taken one time to receive mandatory credit, you cannot repeat a core course from one cycle to the next.
Licensees are strongly encouraged to review their education history with IREC before purchasing any Core courses as duplicate credit cannot be given for any Core course that has previously been taken by the licensee.
Special education requirements apply to salesperson licensees renewing their license on active status for the first time, or those who need CE to activate their license for the first time. Salesperson licensees who fall into these categories should check with the Idaho Real Estate Commission for further information.
First renewal on active status only - 12 hours POST license (8-hr mandatory post license Fundamentals + one 4-hour Post license module of your choice) PLUS 2 different ID Commission core courses.
*Please note that the number of hours for each core course can fluctuate between 2-4 hours. Depending on your renewal year, the number of mandatory hours listed above may not match. The important thing is for you to take a core course every year and 12 hours of electives within your 2 year cycle.
Subsequent renewals on active status: 12 hours of elective plus 2 different ID Commission core courses (mandatory credit).
*Please note that the number of hours for each core course can fluctuate between 2-4 hours. Depending on your renewal year, the number of mandatory hours listed above may not match. The important thing is for you to take a core course every year and 12 hours of electives within your 2 year cycle.
Reminder: A Commission Core Course can only be taken one time to receive mandatory credit, you cannot repeat a core course from one cycle to the next.
Licensees are strongly encouraged to review their education history with IREC before purchasing any Core courses as duplicate credit cannot be given for any Core course that has previously been taken by the licensee.
Special education requirements apply to salesperson licensees renewing their license on active status for the first time, or those who need CE to activate their license for the first time. Salesperson licensees who fall into these categories should check with the Idaho Real Estate Commission for further information.
Online Limitations
There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online.
Only one final exam retake is allowed, if the final exam is not passed the second time, the licensee must retake the entire course and pass the final exam in order to receive credit .
Only one final exam retake is allowed, if the final exam is not passed the second time, the licensee must retake the entire course and pass the final exam in order to receive credit .
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
Rosters are required to be submitted within 5 days of course completion. As a result rosters will be submitted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
**If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
**If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
Roster Sent:
Every 3 days
Governing Agency
Name:
Idaho Real Estate Commission
Phone:
2083343285
Fax:
2083342050
Address:
575 E. Parkcenter Blvd, Suite 180 Boise, 83706
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.