We're here to help answer any questions you have about getting started in the real estate industry. Getting your real estate license in Alabama is a big step, so to help we've collected and answered some frequently asked questions below.
Complete 60 Hours of Approved Pre-Licensing Education.
To start, you must successfully complete 60 hours of approved Pre-Licensing coursework.
Pass the Course Exam.
After completing your pre-licensing course, you’ll need to pass a course final exam. This exam must be taken in the presence of a proctor. Find out more about how online proctoring works.
Pass the National & Alabama Real Estate Salesperson Exam.
Next, you’ll need to pass the Alabama Real Estate Salesperson Exam. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE. Read all about exam registration and preparation procedures in the Alabama Real Estate Candidate Information Handbook.
Select a Sponsoring Broker.
Before you can become licensed, you need to be sponsored by an active Alabama sponsoring broker. It's important to find the right broker to work with. Your broker will serve as your mentor as you start your new career in real estate.
Complete Your Real Estate License Application.
Within 90 days of passing your licensing exam, you must submit your Alabama Real Estate Salesperson application, along with the related documents, and a $210 application fee. You will also be required to submit fingerprints and obtain a criminal background check when applying. Follow these license application instructions. Once your application is accepted, you will be issued a temporary Alabama Real Estate Salesperson license.
Complete Alabama Post-Licensing Coursework.
Within your first six months as an active Alabama Real Estate Salesperson, you must complete a 30-Hour Post-Licensing course before you can receive a permanent active license. If you were issued an inactive Alabama Salesperson license, you have 12 months to complete the course before you can apply to receive your active license. Pre-registration with the Alabama Real Estate Commission and a temporary ID number are both required prior to enrolling in your Post-Licensing course.
You must take and pass 60 course hours from an approved education provider to be eligible to earn a Real Estate Salesperson license in Alabama. If you treat completing your pre-licensing education like a 40-hour workweek, you can finish your coursework in as little as two weeks.
You’ll then move on to take your licensing exam, apply for your Alabama real estate license, submit to a background check, and choose a sponsoring broker. Most of our students complete these requirements within a few months.
Your Pre-Licensing education in Alabama ranges in cost from $250 to $600, depending on the provider you choose and the package you purchase.
Your initial active license and new application fee for an Alabama Salesperson license is $210. This includes a $150 License Fee, a $30 Research and Education Fee, and a $30 Recovery Fund Fee.
The National & Alabama Real Estate Salesperson Exam fee is $73. Learn more at the Pearson VUE website.
*Note that licensing fees are subject to change.
Each real estate licensee must complete 30 hours of real estate Post-Licensing approved by the Alabama Real Estate Commission within the first six months of licensure for active licensees and within one year for inactive licensees.
Each real estate licensee must complete a minimum of 15 hours of real estate instruction approved by the Alabama Real Estate Commission every even-numbered year by 9/30. The license renewal deadline is every even-numbered year by 8/31.
Yes, the state of Alabama allows a future salesperson to earn their real estate license online. If you're interested in getting your Alabama real estate license online, learn more about your available options here.
The state of Alabama requires 60 hours of approved Pre-Licensing education for a salesperson license. Learn more about your Pre-Licensing package options and begin your real estate education today.
The Alabama Real Estate Commission requires proof of the successful completion of high school or the equivalent in order to attain a real estate license in Alabama. This includes a high school diploma or GED.
If you have a criminal or license discipline record and are concerned that you may not be deemed eligible for a license, you can apply for a Determination of License Eligibility. This process allows you to address your record with the Commission and receive a decision regarding your eligibility prior to working on your pre-licensing education.
On average, a full-time real estate salesperson in Alabama can expect to make between $45-95k per year, according to ZipRecruiter.com. Among higher earners, an Alabama real estate salesperson can earn over six figures annually.
You must be at least 19 years old to become an Alabama Real Estate Salesperson. You must also have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Examinations are generally administered through PearsonVue. For more information, visit the Alabama Real Estate Commission website.
Agents seeking reciprocity in Alabama only need to pass a 6-hr. course on Alabama real estate law, pass the Alabama portion of the state licensing exam, and submit an application to the Alabama Real Estate Commission. There are additional resources to help you learn more about this process, and you can contact the Alabama Real Estate Commission to ask personalized questions related to real estate license reciprocity.
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