The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the Iowa Real Estate Commission.

The information provided below can be found on the Commission's website . However, we recommend you contact the Real Estate Commission for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.

Salesperson License

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must complete a commission approved course of at least 60 hours during 12 months prior to taking the examination
• As of 1/1/2009, the following additional three courses must be completed:
  • 12 hours Buying Practices
  • 12 hours Listing Practices
  • 12 hours Developing Professionalism and Ethical Practice
• Pass a state exam
• Must be sponsored by a broker after passing the state exam
• Obtain errors and omissions insurance
• Undergo a criminal history check
• Submit application and appropriate fee

Broker License

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have 24 months of active salesperson experience
• Must complete at least 72 Broker prelicense course within in 24 months of taking the examination, this education is in addition to the required salesperson course
• Pass the state exam
• Undergo a criminal history check
• Provide verification of current errors and omissions insurance
• Brokers who have never renewed as a Salesperson must also provide documentation of completing the following course (not applicable to Salespersons originally licensed after December 31, 2008):
  • 12 hours Buying Practices
  • 12 hours Listing Practices
  • 12 hours Developing Professionalism and Ethical Practice

Continuing Education

• All Salesperson originally licensed prior to 1/1/2009 that are renewing for the first time, must complete the following 36 hours of education:
  • 12 hours Buying Practices
  • 12 hours Listing Practices
  • 12 hours Developing Professionalism and Ethical Practice
• The hour requirement for subsequent renewals is 36 hours. Of these hours, salespersons must complete::
  • Law Update-8 hours, and
  • Ethics-4 hours.
  • 24 hours in elective courses.
• All Salespersons originally licensed after 12/31/2008 and all brokers must complete the following:
  • Law Update-8 hours, and
  • Ethics-4 hours.
  • 24 hours in elective courses.

  Sales agents renew December 31st every 3 years.