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We're here to help with any questions about getting started in real estate. Getting licensed in Hawaii is a big step, so we've gathered and answered the most common ones below.
To get a Hawaii real estate salesperson license, you must complete the following steps as required by the Hawaii Real Estate Commission:
Complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education through an approved provider
Pass the Hawaii real estate associate examination
Find a sponsoring broker
Apply for licensure within 2 years of passing the exam
To help keep these steps fresh in your mind, we’ve created a list that you can download here.
While the amount of time required to get your Hawaii real estate license is dependent on a few factors, most students complete the requirements within a 3-4 month time frame. There are a few steps which must be completed and they include: finishing the necessary education, submitting a background check, passing the real estate exam, procuring errors and omissions insurance, and obtaining sponsorship from an actively licensed Hawaii broker.
Prior to your renewal date, you must complete the applicable 20-hour continuing education requirement. You’ll be able to renew your license by logging in to the online licensing system and following the prompts.
The initial costs include your pre-licensing coursework and the real estate salesperson exam fee of $61. There is also a license application fee, which changes annually.
The Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs has issued the following statement on the matter: "Those with potentially disqualifying factors can apply to the Commission for a preliminary, non-binding decision and receive an indication of whether the Commission would approve an application before undertaking the expense of completing a Pre-Licensing course and taking the license examination."
Hawaii does not have straight reciprocity with any state. However, if you have passed the uniform (national) portion of a licensing exam and currently hold an active license in another state, you can apply for a Pre-License Education Equivalency Certificate and/or an Equivalency to the Uniform Section of the Exam- Learn more here. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission also provides this real estate agent flowchart on becoming a Hawaii agent with an active license status.
Yes, Hawaii residents can receive their real estate Pre-Licensing education online. Taking courses online is particularly helpful for individuals with a busy schedule.
Hawaii students are required to take one 60-hr. Pre-Licensing course that will cover a variety of topics to educate and prepare the future agent for their career in real estate.
Every two years, Hawaii real estate agents are required to complete 20 hours of Continuing Education.
In order to become a licensed real estate agent in Hawaii, candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
It's difficult to determine an "average salary" for a real estate agent in Hawaii. There are many factors that will influence an agent's income, such as the Island the agent is serving, their brokerage fees, and the years of experience that the agent has accrued.
To become a real estate agent in Hawaii, applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
The Hawaii licensing exam is administered by an agency known as PSI. By visiting their website, you can pay for the test and enroll in the state licensing exam.
The exam is composed of 130 questions. Four hours are allotted to take the exam, and you must score a 70% or above to pass.
Hawaii does not offer real estate agent reciprocity with any other states. This means an existing agent would need to take the full Hawaii Pre-Licensing course to become licensed. Although agents won't receive reciprocity in Hawaii, there are plenty of other states that do have reciprocity programs.
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