HOW TO GET YOUR REAL ESTATE LICENSE
TAKE AND PASS THE PSI EXAM
After you've taken your 60 hour Pre-License, you must pass the state and national exam to obtain your license.
TAKE THREE 12 HOUR CLASSES
You must take Developing Professionalism and Ethical Practices, Listing Practices and Buying Practices in order to submit your license application.
complete a background check
You can submit your background check by creating a profile at plb.iowa.gov. You will want to do this ASAP, as they may take up to 6-8 weeks.
be at least 18 years old
Iowa law requires you to be at least 18 years old in order to obtain your Iowa real estate license.
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obtain e&O Insurance
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
After you've completed the above steps, it's time to become a licensed Realtor! You will submit this through the licensing portal that you submitted your background check through.